Virgo
Monthly Horoscope from February 18th to March 20th
1st decan August 24 - September 2
2nd decan September 3 - 12
3rd decan September 13 - 22
by Sandra Zagatti
Automated translation from Astrologiainlinea
Not a very generous month
The Sun transits in opposition in the seventh field in Pisces , where it meets the New Moon on March 19th. Venus is also transiting in Pisces and remains in opposition until March 6th, while Mars enters Pisces on the 2nd. Mercury , your ruling planet, is forming a retrograde phase in Pisces : it begins its retrograde motion on February 26th, turns direct on March 20th, and will then continue its opposition until mid-April. As for the slower-moving planets, Jupiter in Cancer is sextile to the second decan (returns direct on March 11th), and Uranus in Taurus is still trine to the third. In short, it's an uncertain month, more challenging than generous. Certain days in particular will require patience: February 19th, 24th, and 25th, March 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th. The best days will be February 26th and 27th, and March 3rd, 8th, and 14th.
Spirit of adaptation
Although Mars and Venus aren't always in opposition throughout the month, sooner or later they're still in neutral, ineffective positions, and it's Mercury in particular that draws attention with its retrograde phase . Confronting your ruler, opposite and retrograde, means not only accepting a somewhat confusing period but also identifying the personal reasons for this confusion: welcoming doubts as messages to be deciphered, fatigue as a signal to be heeded, unexpected events as opportunities to strengthen your adaptability, your mental and behavioral flexibility. From this perspective, the more or less forced pause in the routine operations that so reassure you is not a simple symptom but in itself a solution, an opportunity. It seems paradoxical to rational and pragmatic people like you, yet the usefulness of this period lies precisely in its apparent lack, so insisting on returning to your usual approaches could prevent you from discovering new, different, and ultimately more useful ones. Of course, you must first recognize that you can't maintain control over everything, but in this regard, the long opposition of Neptune and then Saturn should have given you plenty of training... So, no fear, no rush, no performance anxiety or self-preservation! Stay centered on your core of inner values, and the movement of the world, outside and around you, won't destabilize you. It takes time to transform experience into consciousness, but everything will be clearer by April.
Better safe than sorry
Work may experience a slowdown during the month for a variety of reasons, not always under your control: unexpected events disrupting your schedule, appointments being postponed, negotiations stalling due to disagreements or bureaucratic bottlenecks. In short, not everything is going as it should (or as you'd like), and you yourself are less focused, less organized, and less efficient. You feel responsible but realize you can't keep up with everything, which increases stress in a vicious cycle. In some cases, however, operating at a fast pace and improvising methods isn't the best option; in fact, it can expose you to errors or otherwise waste your energy. Instead, it's a good idea to give yourself some time to prioritize and simply follow it one step at a time. Furthermore, to foster collaboration, it's important to divide tasks with any colleagues, thus avoiding interference, overlap, and controversy. Although still supportive, Jupiter retrograde until March 11th suggests the need to plan some projects slowly and perhaps make some adjustments, especially in the medium or long term. In such a context, physical, mental, or emotional fatigue is likely to impact your personal life, as you'll have less free time, or even then, you'll be distracted, worried, or irritable. Some disagreements with your partner are therefore to be expected, but you can prevent them or at least resolve them quickly with a little effort of honesty and openness. It's better to talk things through, explaining and, if necessary, apologizing, rather than demanding understanding or getting angry if you don't feel supported.
First decade
Mars is in opposition from March 2nd to 15th, and on March 15th, Mercury returns to opposition before returning to direct motion. In the first part of the month, you may have to deal with emergencies, setbacks, and frictions at work or in your personal life, accumulating fatigue, especially on an emotional level. Therefore, it's a good idea to give yourself some time to regenerate.
Second decade
Mercury returns to opposition with a retrograde motion from March 4th to 15th, ushering in a confusing, complex phase where you'll struggle to maintain clarity and efficiency in your activities. Try not to force things, not to expect too much from yourself or others; instead, try to confide more in your partner or a friend, welcoming different points of view.
Third decade
Venus ' opposition will affect you from February 26th to March 6th, with Mercury alongside you until the 4th. Although Uranus 's trine continues to encourage changes, and perhaps some are already underway, this doesn't seem like the right time to make important decisions, especially if they concern your future. Allow yourself a moment of reflection to organize your thoughts and feelings.
