How To Cope With March 2025’s Retrograde Season (According To Your Zodiac + Tarot)

On March 1st, Venus will move retrograde in Aries. March 13th-14th has a Lunar Eclipse / Full Worm Moon in Virgo. Mercury moves retrograde in Aries on March 14th. On March 19th, Juno begins to move retrograde in Sagittarius, and on March 19th, Vesta will move retrograde in Scorpio. All of this retrograde motion will give March a roller coaster feel.

Here’s advice from a tarot reader / astrologist on how things will go for each sun sign during this astrologically crazy March!

Aries

Astrologically, there’s a lot of impulsive energy around you following the Lunar Eclipse on the 13th-14th, Aries. While this is nothing new for you, it’s more intense than usual. Mercury’s retrograde period will start in your sign, raising the possibility of mishaps. Be careful with your words and your actions.

Your Card: Six of Cups, Reversed. The past is part of who you are, but it does no good to dwell there. You have the lessons you’ve carried forward, don’t allow your fond feelings of the past to overtake your ability to operate in the present. You moved on and forward for a reason.

Taurus

Mercury going retrograde may bring some strange dreams, or bring emotional loose ends forward, Taurus. You may find some old feelings, including fears, coming back to the surface. Dedicate some time during the day to giving yourself the distance to process these feelings through meditation or journaling. 

Your Card: Eight of Pentacles, Reversed. Something has been feeling off about your work, and you aren’t sure what it is. Don’t blindly struggle, it’s a good time to seek some advice to help you get your skills the extra push they need. 

Gemini

Mercury rules your sign and the retrograde will have a large impact on your life, Gemini. Be as clear as possible in your communications, and live by the adage ‘save early, save often.’ In fact you might want an extra backup. Don’t be surprised if there’s some physical manifestations of clumsiness as well.  

Your Card: Seven of Cups. Retrogrades hold a lot of energy, but they are also times of confusion and surreality. Instead of being in action mode, allow yourself to dream. Often, our daydreams can lead us to what our hearts desire, and knowing what we want is the first step to making it happen. 

Cancer

Be vigilant and check everything twice during these retrogrades, Cancer. Take your time, and don’t make any impulsive moves that you might regret later on. Give space for things to develop, and hold off on big decisions.

Your Card: 8 of Wands, Reversed. There’s no need to rush forward when you aren’t sure of which direction you really want to move in. You may feel like you’re being delayed, but take advantage of the extra time you’re being given to make sure everything is ready when they start moving again. 

Leo

The March series of retrogrades may hit you hard, Leo, and this is especially true if you have travel plans, so don’t let the scheduling be too rigid. Be prepared for things to go awry, and try to adopt a new, more flexible perspective on how you can proceed.   

Your Card: Ace of Wands, Reversed. You’ll feel inspired to take action, but the smarter decision would be to wait and allow things to develop first. While you may feel like you’re ready to take the reins and change, there are still more pieces that need to move into place that will support your efforts. Patience.

Virgo

Astrologically there are a lot of challenges and opportunities present, Virgo, and your reliability will be a superpower as you navigate these more turbulent times. Be sure that you stick closer to your budget than usual, and watch out for surprises from your past appearing, especially after the Lunar Eclipse on March 13th – 14th.

Your Card: Death. Much of our lives is spent learning how to live through great amounts of change, especially when it comes to ourselves. Though one cycle will end, another will begin – and just as parts of us fade into the past, new pieces of our future arrive to move us forward. 

Libra 

In some ways you may feel as though this month is bringing you a not-so-funny comedy of errors with the amount of misunderstandings and tension that you’re dealing with in normally solid relationships, Libra. It feels unbalanced and you don’t like that. Try not to jump to conclusions, and clearly communicate what your hopes are and what you’re thinking. 

Your Card: Four of Swords. Action isn’t everything, and there are times when the best thing that we can do for ourselves is rest. Sometimes sleeping on something can help give a refreshed perspective on an issue.

Scorpio

Be flexible, and plan on setbacks. There may be minor health issues, scheduling flare-ups, or delays. Be mindful when pushing yourself and stay aware of your physical and emotional markers of exhaustion. You have a tendency to help as many people as you can, Scorpio, but during this period make sure you include yourself.

Your Card: Knight of Cups. Your high emotional intelligence and natural leadership abilities will help you navigate this time of upheaval and change. You’ll find yourself a champion for love. Be mindful of how you let that impact your decision-making, and hold off on impulsivity until at least after Venus goes direct on April 12th.

Sagittarius

You’ll find yourself spending a lot of time second-guessing your decisions – even decisions from your distant past, Sagittarius. It might tempt you to get nostalgic, and maybe try to relive some of your past triumphs – try to resist, and remember why you moved forward. 

Your Card: The World. It’s time for you to prevent the past from haunting your present and future by completing some big projects and tying up some long-term loose ends. Completion can feel overwhelming, especially on something larger. Every end makes space for a beginning.  

Capricorn

Be mindful that Mercury’s retrograde might stir up some old emotions, and re-open some old wounds. It may bring up some turbulence within your family or home, be prepared to be transparent about your feelings and your goals moving forward, Capricorn. Your steadfastness and earnestness will be a guide not just for you, but for those you love.

Your Card: 10 of Cups. This retrograde season is a good time to ‘circle the wagons’ and focus on your family (found or otherwise) and their needs. The creative and supportive environment that you’ve been fostering will help nurture you and those you love through the retrograde rollercoaster.

Aquarius

Mercury retrograde always brings some communication and technology mishaps, but with the Lunar Eclipse, and Venus in retrograde as well, be prepared for a lot of misinterpretation, especially around emotional events. You’re always one to give people grace, Aquarius, so be sure to extend the same to yourself.  

Your Card: 7 of Pentacles, Reversed. Take time to make the assessment as to how you’re investing your time, and make sure that what you’re focused on will further your goals. Don’t take too long on deciding how to move ahead, delay may make things less clear.

Pisces

You may find that your budget is more stretched than you were hoping during this retrograde season, Pisces. Be conservative in any financial decisions you make, and be sure that any expenditures, especially larger ones, are truly mission-critical (at least until Venus goes direct on April 12th!). 

Your Card: 4 of Wands, Reversed. You have a lot to celebrate, but with the energy that the retrogrades are giving you, it might be best to make your initial celebrations either more intimate – or even personal expressions. Celebrate your accomplishment, and know there will be a larger celebration just around the corner.