Star Stuff: March Horoscopes with Ilana Kozlov
Eclipse season is here: Old storylines are resurfacing and recouplings are underway, while endings accelerate to make room for what’s next.
Words by ILANA KOZLOV
The general vibe right now is !@#$^&!%#($. We’re starting March with a Mercury retrograde and an eclipse portal, a two-week period between the solar and lunar eclipse that has an unhinged, disruptive, but, ultimately, transformative quality. The solar eclipse was on Feb. 17 and the lunar eclipse arrives on Tuesday—until then, we sway within the drama. As a person with a Sagittarius Jupiter, I don’t like stagnation. So even though I’m self-soothing with my fav 2013 tracks and coconut snacks, I welcome the changes, come what may.
The solar eclipse occurred on a new moon, and new moons are about beginnings. While the lunar eclipse occurs on a full moon, and full moons are like bathtubs with water spilling out. A full moon is also about the beginning of an ending, like a climax, which is really just a more chic word for orgasm.
Since fall of 2024, our eclipses have occurred on the Pisces/Virgo axis. We’re involved with these signs because this is where the lunar nodes currently sit. The lunar nodes are points where the moon and sun’s paths around Earth intersect. When the moon or sun reach these points, their light gets swallowed, or eclipsed.
The north node is like a jaw, and the south node is like a pelvis. We take things in with one, and eliminate waste with the other. (The north node is said to exalt in Taurus, which is the sign of the mouth, and the south node is said to exalt in Scorpio, which is the sign of our genitals). When the moon, the planet of nurture and needs, comes together with the south node, which discards it, a kind of anemic vibe occurs. With the purifying energy of Virgo, imagine that the lunar eclipse is like a fasting monk.
With Pisces and Virgo, we are treading the fine line between delusion and divination. Virgo is all about hygiene, analysis, and order—the priestess translating calls from the gods and goddesses to the kings and queens—with its ear pressed against Pisces’ mysteries. Its routines and rituals are, therefore, not to be messed with. The north node in dreamy Pisces can also stir confusion. Consider where there might be excess in your life, perhaps a delusional wish, addiction, or escape door you keep running to.
But the two signs don’t make a bad team. Pisces will put on your favorite song and lip-sync in a strange made-up accent, and Virgo will start disinfecting surfaces. These are not two different people; you can be both, at the same time.
Aries rising
Everyone agrees that you need a time out, but you don’t have to wear a dunce hat in the corner. You can simply spend an extra 10 minutes in bed before starting your day. Commit to the non-event. Pause more. Act less. That said, it wouldn’t be an Aries reading without some Martian matter demanding your energy: A conflict will resolve, helping you refine the way you move through the world. And at the end of the month, you can dance and celebrate!
Taurus rising
This is a good month to stick to your own rhythm and stay out of other people’s business. Friend drama may pull you in, so use your compass. Ask yourself, Is this a distraction? Or will neglect lead to a messier crime scene? A profound creative flow will be reached, so put fuel in your tank—you have a window for divine inspiration. Even the confusing, messy bits can go on the mood board.
Gemini rising
Well, that cord is finally getting cut. As unending as some troubles may seem, they always eventually come to a close. Although endings may be sad, they lay down a new foundation, especially in your private life. Your professional world, however, remains less clear. Watch out for distractions, positive or negative. Glitter and tar are hard to wash off.
Cancer rising
You’re being given more and more reasons to celebrate! We love seeing you out in the world, so keep showing us what you’re made of. Big, larger-than-life feelings are here, though behind closed doors, bad spells may unravel. Use this month to refine your routines. Say no to that extra drink, keep rosemary and salt in your pocket, revisit an old creative idea—it could bring a career payoff down the line.
Leo rising
The boundary between you and someone else feels blurry right now. Sharing can be deeply gratifying, but it can also create confusion. What belongs to you, and what belongs to them? These edges are more like blobs, but this month asks you to refine your values and get clear on your expenditures. Debts weigh heavily, keeping you tied up. Still, sometimes you can’t be bothered to untangle the headphones, especially if the music still sounds kinda good.
Virgo rising
Something that has long been part of your identity is no longer there. What does it feel like to look in the mirror and see this strange, new version of yourself? New experiences will fill in the gaps, and before long, your reflection will feel familiar again. It may be time to face feelings you’ve kept buried too: Relationships offer a mirror for deep, uncomfortable reflection, but don’t get lost in ruminating.Your wildest dreams are coming true, while an undeniable hollowness makes itself present. Every emotion gets pulled to the surface, like a good movie.
Libra rising
It’s not fun to swim through molasses. You might daydream about a better time to tackle the hard work ahead, but the time is now. The effort may leave you tired—that’s part of the ebb and flow. The work is silent, unrewarded, or entirely internal, yet the chance to shine and grow is still here, and I’m not just saying this to make you feel better. You are more relatable than you think, so let the world peek into your bubble.
Scorpio rising
Are you really ready for that big, exciting thing on the horizon? Maybe you need a little more refinement, organization, and fact-checking before you strut toward your dreams in five-inch heels; but don’t kick them off just yet, because this month asks you to indulge in the art of flirtation. A crush can heal the soul by turning you into a carefree school kid. And while you may not marry Sam from fourth grade, some light-hearted play might remind you who you truly are in this strange, distorted world.
Sagittarius rising
It is time to confront the ghost in your house. It may knock things over to get your attention, but that is no reason to fear it; it simply has no other way to communicate. As confusing as home matters may feel, meaningful insights will come through if you allow them, hopefully guiding you toward a much needed reset. Something you have put into the world has gained traction. Now it is time to balance your achievements with spiritual groundskeeping.
Capricorn rising
Sometimes our beliefs sit at the root of our problems. This month asks you to shift your perspective, whether you feel ready or not. It won’t be an enlightening epiphany; it’s more like when a friend drags you on a long, treacherous hike and you don’t have the right shoes on. But once you reach the summit, the view is life changing. Your routines may get interrupted, so try to go with the flow.
Aquarius rising
There’s a big ball of hemp string I’m always unraveling when wrapping birthday presents. Loops hang everywhere, and I never know where the thread begins or ends, so I cut in random spots and hope I have enough for the box. Life’s demands aren’t always handled neatly, and sometimes trying to confront them only creates more mess. This month gives you the chance to sort through your entanglements and finally clean up.
Pisces rising
Maybe hold off on the impulsive haircut? It’s wiser to experiment with something less permanent, like clothes or nail art. I’m all for self-expression, but this month carries a higher chance of regret. You are ready for a fresh start, just don’t dive in before testing the waters. Relationships may be closing or shifting into new chapters. The real question is whether everyone involved is truly on the same page.