AstroWatch

*Any times indicated are for the Pacific Time Zone.

*Remember, these are just transits and they too, like a kidney stone, shall pass.

Forecast for 2026

What about 2026?  Will it be different?  Yes, in some ways.  2025 was a “9” year (2+0+2+5=9), the end of a cycle, symbolizing a year for finishing things in preparation for 2026, a “1” year (2+0+2+6=10; 1+0=1), the beginning of a new cycle, symbolizing a year for starting new things.  For reference, the previous “9” year was 2016 (2+0+1+6=9), and the previous “1” year was 2017 (2+0+1+7=10; 1+0=1).  Did you start or acquire something in 2017 that culminated, ended, was sold, or disposed of in 2025?  If so, that is the essence of these nine-year recurring cycles.

 So, will 2026 be better? Will it feel different?  In many ways, probably not, as there is a lot of energy and dynamics that are carrying over.  With most long cycles, things don’t make sharp changes; they flow as one year fades away and the new year grows and takes over. 

Hi-Lights for March 01-10

There will be no exact major aspects on March 1; however, there will be two quincunxes and a fire trine to Chiron, just to let us know that March is here and sometimes, She may come in like a lion in sheep’s clothing; note, the Moon is in Leo.  On the 2nd, Mars will go void-of-course and then enter Pisces after which there will we three quincunxes.  The 3rd begins with a Full Moon total Lunar Eclipse followed on the 4th with six exact major aspects plus Venus going void-of-course, then entering Aries on the 6th.  On the 7th we have the Sun retrograde Mercury inferior conjunction followed by Venus conjunct Neptune.  On Sunday the 8th, Daylight Savings Time will start followed by Venus conjunct shadow Saturn, one of five exact major aspects that day.  On the 9th there will be 7 exact major aspects followed by Jupiter stationing direct on the 10th. 

03/01/26 – 1:38 pm – decelerating Moon waxing inconjunct/ quincunx retrograde Mercury

There are no exact major aspects between the ten modern planets today.  The energy of the last exact major aspect from yesterday, the Moon opposition Pluto, may continue through the day with some enhancements by last night’s Moon quincunx the Sun and today’s three minor aspects. 

With Mercury retrograde, any surprise could have to do with something you wrote or said recently.  If so, deal with it.  Don’t put it off as it may get worse.  While you should always be careful of what you say or write as you could be misunderstood, when Mercury is retrograde, extra caution is required as things may come back to you when least expected. 

03/01/26 – 6:08 pm – decelerating Moon waxing fire trine Chiron

This pause and review of any recent action trine offers an opportunity to review what you have accomplished today.  Chiron is commonly known as the wounded healer.  Did you miss a medical appointment today?  He was also an adept student and master teacher.  Did you forget about an important homework or other assignment?  He is also about issues of abandonment and self-sacrifice.  If you find that you missed a step or that something needs to be “tweaked,” take care of it now or put it on the top of your list for tomorrow. 

Less than one hour later (7:03 pm), the Moon will make another waxing inconjunct/quincunx, this time to Venus.  Are there any issues with your relationships?  Have you been considering obtaining some special thing that you desire?  Perhaps something like that may be your surprise tonight. 

03/02/26 – 12:36 am – decelerating Moon waxing fixed square Uranus

This crisis of action square coming this early may wake you or could manifest as a dream.  If something does happen, be sure to note what it was, the time and as much detail as you can.  There may be important information in there for you, for today, this week, or later this month as Uranus moves very slowly but can surprise you. 

03/02/26- 4:27 am – decelerating Moon fixed opposition Mars

This is the only other exact major aspect today.  If you are up, check your balance.  How are you feeling?  What are your plans for today?  With Mars involved and Mercury being retrograde, choose your words very carefully.  If in doubt, silence may be your best option.  Avoid arguments. 

Relaxing is probably not a good option as following this, both go void-of-course, the Moon for seven minutes, entering Virgo at 4:34 am.  Mars’ will last almost two hours, until He enters Pisces at 6:16 am.  Most will probably sleep through the short Moon void-of-course, but if you aren’t one of them, just stick to your routine.  With Mars void-of-course, if you don’t sleep through it, stick to your routine, avoid impulsive decisions, be extra alert.  Watch out for the other guy, the one who causes accidents, as they tend to happen more frequently and can be more severe when Mars is void-of-course or retrograde. 

Just 15 minutes after Mars enters Pisces (6:31 am), the Moon will make a waxing inconjunct/quincunx to Neptune, followed less than 1 1/2 hours later (7:58 am), by a second one to shadow Saturn.  Surprise, surprise!  This could start with what may seem like a pleasant one followed too soon by a reality check. 

Less than three hours later (10:49 am), Saturn should slip quietly over 1 Aries 56’ and beyond His current shadow.  For the next seven weeks He will be in His zone of progress, which is the area that He will only transit once until His next shadow begins.  It will begin April 20, 2026, when He crosses 7 Aries 56’, the point at which His next retrograde will end. 

03/02/26 – 12:43 pm – decelerating Moon waning inconjunct/ quincunx Pluto

How about a surprise for lunch?  Maybe you will decide to try something new or a different place?  Or maybe someone or something will happen to surprise you.  If something surprises you, note what it is, the time and as much detail as you can, including your reaction and how and what you felt. 

03/03/26 – 3:38 am – average Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse mutable opposition the Sun

This Full Moon is known as the “Worm Moon,” also known as the Crow, Crust, Sap, or Lenten Moon.  This total Lunar eclipse should be visible in most of the US, depending on the weather of course.  It is at 12 Virgo 54’.  The Sabian Symbol for this degree is “A powerful statesman wins to his cause a hysterical mob.”  This suggests that a situation may come up in which you may need or have an opportunity to resolve or calm down a potential crisis. 

Meanwhile, the Sabian Symbol for the Sun at 12 Pisces 54’, is “A sword in a museum.”  This offers the opportunity to stop battling what may be an unwinnable situation and find an acceptable solution.  Find a balance between these two. 

All oppositions represent the midpoint in a cycle and are about finding and accepting that sometimes, compromise is the best answer when seeking balance and deciding on the best course of action.  Their cycle began with the New Moon Solar eclipse on February 17.  Did you start anything new around that time?  If so, is it ready to move from the waxing expansive phase to the consolidating, completing phase?  It is your choice. 

While the Sun may be massively larger than the Moon, they both appear to be about the same size to us as observers on Earth, thus we have eclipses when they are in alignment with the Earth.  While we have Full Moon’s every 29-30 days, we only have two Lunar eclipses, sometimes three, each year.  Their energy is stronger and lasts longer than a regular Full Moon.  If  they connect with your chart, they will also create a sensitive point that can last beyond the next eclipse, maybe even years. 

03/03/26 – 7:45 am – average Moon waxing sextile retrograde Jupiter

This is the pause and review of any new things started recently sextile.  Did you start anything new yesterday?  Perhaps over the weekend or last week?  Or did you start something new when they were conjunct February 26/27?  If so, how is it developing?  If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to plan your next action to keep the work on time and moving forward. 

03/03/26 – 4:39 pm – average Moon mutable opposition retrograde Mercury

One of the challenges with an opposition when both are in mutable signs can be making a decision.  This one has the Moon in mutable earth Virgo and retrograde Mercury in complementary mutable water Pisces.  Mutable energy is known for wanting just one more piece of information, asking one more question, one more minute to think about it.  One more what if?  Ask yourself, “What feels off?”  Trust your feelings (water), your “gut” intuition (earth).  Double check all emails and texts before sending or assuming they were meant for you. 

03/04/26 – 6:42 am – average Moon mutable opposition Venus

This is the first of six exact major and one quincunx aspects today, all but one of them by the Moon.  If something feels familiar to you, it may be that like the previous aspect yesterday afternoon, this is another Virgo Pisces opposition.  Trust your feelings and instinct for any issues dealing with relationships or finances. 

Just eleven minutes later (6:53 am), following a waxing earth trine to Uranus, the second aspect of the day, the Moon will go void-of-course for just over four hours.  This is the pause and review of any recent actions trine.  Focus on what you did yesterday and the day before.  Make sure that you haven’t missed or forgotten anything.  Set aside any new things until after the Moon enters Libra. 

03/04/26 – 8:41 am – Venus waning sextile Uranus

Following this, the third and only aspect not involving the Moon today, Venus will go void-of-course for just over 42 hours.  This is the finish something sextile.  This pair offers you an opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and find creative ways to complete things.  Just don’t skip any steps or leave anything essential out. 

With Venus void-of-course, it would be best if you don’t try to start a new, hopefully meaningful relationship or make any major financial purchases or commitments.  Put them on hold until after Venus enters Aries. 

03/04/26 – 10:56 am – average Moon enters cardinal air Libra

Some may actually feel this shift.  Now, instead of struggling to make a decision, you may be more inclined to ask a coworker or friend for their advice or assistance. 

03/04/26 – 1:08 pm – average Moon cardinal opposition Neptune

This air to fire opposition is the fourth aspect of the day.  With Neptune involved, you may want to consider any recent dreams you may have had.  Perhaps you will find answers to help guide your actions at this time.  Or perhaps Neptune is trying to confuse you or dissolve an obstacle that has been blocking you.  Keep an open mind. 

Over one hour later (2:21 pm), the average Moon will make a waning inconjunct/quincunx to Mars.  With nothing in common between the placement of these two points, Mars may take advantage of this and surprise you with something extreme.  It could be an emotional outburst, an accident, or a verbal or physical encounter. 

Just 40 minutes later (3:01 pm), the average Moon will make another cardinal opposition, this time to Saturn for the fifth aspect of the day.  With Saturn involved, best you make sure that you have done everything in accordance with all requirements and instructions.  You may also want to double check any timelines and due dates.  You don’t want to be late. 

03/04/26 – 7:35 pm – slowing Moon waning air trine Pluto

This pause and plan your next actions trine is the sixth and final aspect of the day.  This may be about what you are working on at this time or for first thing tomorrow.  What is your first priority tomorrow? 

03/05/26 – 9:14 am – Sun waning water trine retrograde Jupiter

It is another pause and plan your next actions trine to keep your day going.  What is next on your “to-do” list?  With the two largest bodies in our solar system involved and Jupiter retrograde, this may have to do with something big you have been working on for a while now. 

03/05/26 – 3:22 pm – slowing Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waxing cardinal crisis of action square to retrograde Jupiter, the Moon goes void-of-course for over 28 1/2 hours.  This could be time for the action you planned this morning. 

This is a long void-of-course, but not starting anything new during this time is still possible.  If you must start something new, be very methodical about it.  Make sure you understand all requirements and expectations.  Proceed cautiously, rechecking your work frequently.  Set it aside when you can and then resume your other work. 

Just 33 minutes later (3:55 pm), the slowing Moon will make a waning inconjunct/quincunx to the Sun, their first aspect since the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse two days ago.  With the two great lights involved, you might be in for a very illuminating surprise.  What were you working on then?  Have you finished it?  If not, how is it progressing? 

Just over five hours later (9:04 pm), the slowing Moon will make another waning inconjunct/quincunx, this time to retrograde Mercury.  Mercury is known as the messenger of the Gods.  Being retrograde, your surprise may have to do with something you said, or didn’t say, verbally, in writing, by text or email recently.  Can you think of what that might be? 

03/06/26 – 2:46 am – Venus enters Aries

Unlike last year, when Venus spent over three months in Aries, this transit will seem short.  She entered Aries February 3, 2025, went retrograde and returned to Pisces March 27, 2025.  After turning direct, She returned to Aries from April 30 to June 5, 2025, when She entered Taurus.  This year’s transit will only last until March 30, 2026, when She will return to Her fixed earth Taurus home.  What was that period last year like for you?  While you shouldn’t expect a replay, some themes and feelings may repeat or at least, may feel familiar. 

With Venus now in impulsive Aries, you may want to leave your phone and any credit cards at home and just take enough cash to get you through the day.  There is a greater probability that you, or someone else in your family may purchase some expensive item that you can’t afford or may just overspend.  Stay within your budget.  Don’t have one!  Now is a good time to make one.  On the other hand, your love life might pick up as your inner passions flame and can flare up quickly. 

Over 13 hours later (3:53 pm), the slowing Moon will make a waxing inconjunct/quincunx to Uranus.  This could be like putting a surprise on top of a surprise.  Trying to predict what it might be could be fun, but may end up being an exercise in futility. 

03/06/26 – 8:01 pm – slow Moon enters Scorpio

The transition from cardinal air Libra into fixed water Scorpio probably won’t be subtle.  You may have old memories coming up unexpectedly, some of them not so pleasant.  With Mercury retrograde, hold your tongue.  Avoid arguments, disagreements, telling secrets, or speaking out of turn. 

Just shy of two hours later (9:58 pm), the slow Moon will make a waning inconjunct/quincunx to Venus.  With both in signs ruled by Mars, any surprise could be a big, and not pleasant one.  Exercise extreme caution if you receive something unexpected or a late night visitor.  If you are out, stay with friends or family, and avoid dark or unlit places. 

Thirty-two minutes later (10:30 pm), the slow Moon will make another waning inconjunct/quincunx, this time to Neptune.  Your surprise could be a disturbing or prophetic dream or sudden awareness.  Whatever comes to you during the night, note the time, what it was, and as much detail as possible. 

Almost 2 1/2 hours later (03/07/26 – 12:53 am), the slow Moon will make another waning inconjunct/quincunx, this time to Saturn.  He is about structure, protecting the status quo, and following the rules.  Did anything happen or come to you during the night with a similar theme?  If so, note it with as much detail as possible. 

03/07/26 – 3:02 am – retrograde Mercury Inferior mutable water Conjunction Sun

This could be a very busy, possibly disturbing Saturday morning as everything happens in just over five hours. 

This conjunction, which many consider to be the beginning of a new Mercury Sun cycle, is at 16 Pisces 53’.  The Sabian Symbol for this degree is “An Easter promenade.”  This symbol suggests that for any outing today, or if you are entertaining, dress up and put your best foot forward.  Coming at this time, be sure to note any dreams, awarenesses, feelings, or other sensations that may come to you during the night.  They are your subconscious sending you a message. 

03/07/26 – 3:27 am – Venus conjunct Neptune

Their conjunction is at 1 Aries 17’.  The Sabian Symbol for this degree is “A comedian entertaining the group.”  This symbol reminds us that we should always make time to do something fun.  There is an old saying that reiterates this, “All work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy.”  Have you planned something fun for today or are you going to be spontaneous? 

03/07/26 – 3:33 am – slow Moon waning water trine Mars

This is the pause and plan your next action trine.  Maybe something will come to you during the night to show you what your next action should be. 

03/07/26 – 5:14 am – slow Moon waning fixed square Pluto

This crisis of consciousness square naturally follows the waning trine.  If your day hasn’t started yet, you may still receive a “message” guiding you to what action you should take.  The aspects this morning suggest that it should be structured, inspired, and consistent with your personal code.  This energy should last through most of the day. 

03/08/26 – 1:46 am – slow Moon waxing water trine retrograde Jupiter

This early morning pause and review of any recent actions trine, is the first of five exact major aspects today, four of them water trines.  The next three will all be waning pause and plan your next actions trines. 

03/08/26 – 2:00 AM – DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME STARTS

Remember to check your clocks to make sure that if they haven’t reset, that  you reset them.  Spring forward 1 hour. 

Just 2 1/4 hours later (4:16 am), the slow Moon will make a waning water trine to retrograde Mercury for the second aspect today.  This is the second of three aspects involving the Moon and the first of two involving retrograde Mercury.  Most have probably slept through these first two aspects.  If something woke you early, note the time and what it was with as much detail as possible.  Be sure to include what or how you felt and any other sensations you experienced.  You may want to review your recent actions from the past few days before planning your next action as you may need to change or correct something you did or are planning on doing. 

03/08/26 – 6:40 am – Venus cardinal fire conjunction Saturn

Their previous conjunctions were February 1, and March 27, 2025, in Pisces and May 2, 2025, at 1 Aries 17’.  What were those conjunctions like for you?  If there was something particular that happened around the date of the May  conjunction in Aries, this one may manifest similarly, though not necessarily exactly. 

This conjunction, the third aspect of the day, is at 2 Aries 38’.  The Sabian Symbol for this degree is “A cameo profile of a man in the outline of his country.”  How do you fit into your world?  This suggests that today would be a good day for you to think about that or reconsider how you now fit into today’s world, which has changed dramatically in the past few years. 

03/08/26 – 8:42 am – slow Moon waning water trine Sun

This pause and plan your next action trine is the fourth aspect of the day.  What are your plans for today?  You may want to pause and reconsider your plans based on what your morning has been like. 

03/08/26 – 10:23 pm – retrograde Mercury waning water trine retrograde Jupiter

This pause and plan your next action trine is the fifth and final aspect of the day.  Unless there is something you might do tonight, this may be about what you are going to do tomorrow.  What are your plans for tomorrow? 

03/09/26 – 4:28 am – slow (OoBS) Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a fixed opposition to Uranus, the first of seven exact major aspects, six by the Moon today, the Moon goes void-of-course for just over two hours, until entering Sagittarius at 8:37 am.  It is Monday morning.  With the opposition in play, you might want to start your day by checking to make sure that everything is in balance or as it should be.  If you were planning on doing or trying something new this morning, it would be better if you put it off until after the Moon enters Sagittarius. 

03/09/26 – 11:21 am – slow (OoBS) Moon waning fire trine Neptune

This is the second aspect and first of three consecutive waning fire trines today.  This is the pause and then plan your next action trine.  Normally, the waning square would follow, indicating a time to act; however, with three trines in a row, they become more of a pause, plan, do trine, then repeat, and repeat again trine.  With Neptune involved, you may want to refer to your “dream journal,” when considering what your action should be. 

Less than three hours later (2:15 pm), the slow (OoBS) Moon will make the second waning fire trine and third aspect of the day to Saturn.  This time your action should be methodical and “by the book.” 

Just over three hours later (5:34 pm), the Moon will make the third waning fire trine and fourth aspect of the day to Venus.  With Venus involved, consider what you value or are passionate about.  Trust your “gut instinct”.  Do what feels right to you. 

03/09/26 – 6:13 pm – slow (OoBS) Moon waning sextile Pluto

This finish something sextile is the fifth aspect of the day.  What have you finished today?  If you haven’t finished anything, find something that you can finish now.  You should feel better knowing that you have completed something. 

03/09/26 – 8:37 pm – slow ) Moon waning mutable square retrograde Mars

This crisis of consciousness square is the sixth and final aspect by the Moon today.  Is there some action that you planned on taking today but haven’t done yet?  If so, do you have time to do it now or is it something best suited for doing in the morning?  It’s your call. 

03/09/26 – 11:52 pm – Venus waxing sextile Pluto

This pause and review of any new things started recently sextile is the seventh and final aspect of the day.  With Venus’s retrograde in early 2025 (February to May), She made three waxing sextiles from early Aries to Pluto in early Aquarius.  What was that period like for you?  Did you start anything new around the time of their recent conjunction January 19, 2026?  For reference, their previous conjunction was on December 7, 2024.  What, if anything, might these two dates have in common in your life, either work or personal?  As early 2025 relates to December 2024, so might today relate to January 2026. 

03/10/26 – 11:59 am – slow (OoBS) Moon waning mutable square retrograde Mercury

It is another crisis of consciousness square.  Time to focus on consolidating, letting go of those things that no longer work or serve a purpose for you or what you are working on.  You should know what that is. 

Just over three hours later (3:04 pm), the Moon will make a waxing inconjunct/quincunx to stationing Jupiter.  What surprise might Jupiter have in store for you as He prepares to change direction. 

03/10/26 – 8:30 pm – Jupiter stations direct

Jupiter is at 15 Cancer 05’, as He appears to pause and prepare to change direction, finally going forward after four months retrograde.  The Sabian Symbol for this degree is “A man before a square with a manuscript scroll before him.”  This symbol is a reminder to not forget the “old ways.”  There is value in the lessons you have learned.  Just because the “old way” may not have worked the last time you tried it, doesn’t mean you should discard it or that it won’t work the next time.  Keep it in your “toolbox.”  Jupiter has been at 15 Cancer since February 15 and won’t return to 16 Cancer until April 3.  He won’t leave His shadow until He crosses 25 Cancer 09’, the point at which He stationed retrograde on November 11, 2025. 

Hi-Lights for March 11-20

On the 11th, there will only be one exact major aspect followed by 5 exact major aspects on the 12th.  On the 14th the Moon will return in-bounds and on the 15th, retrograde Mercury will conjunct Mars.  On the 18th we have the Pisces New Moon.  On the 20th, the Sun will enter Aries and then Mercury will station direct.