The Stars This Week: March 18-24, 2013

Go for It!

Any confusion and second-guessing from earlier this month ends this week as planets enter active signs and form bold aspects! First, the Sun enters strong Aries on March 20, marking the Spring Equinox and a new beginning. Then, Venus' entrance into Aries on March 21 spices up your love life! Your freedom and independence become extra important as Mars and Uranus conjunct on March 22. Finally, Jupiter and Saturn form a quincunx aspect on March 23, when making major financial adjustments helps you in the long run.

March 20: The Sun enters Aries
Each year, we begin a new season and a new journey as the Sun enters Aries, an event that marks the Spring Equinox for those of us above the equator, and the Fall Equinox for those below. Harness the enthusiasm of fiery Aries by giving an extra push to those plans you've been meaning to jump-start -- whether you want to start a new business, pursue a degree, or simply turn over a new leaf in your life. This is no time for subtleties, so if you have a great idea, let everyone know! People appreciate confident people right now. If you can showcase your courage and leadership, people will believe in you!

March 21: Venus enters Aries
When the love planet enters this ever-active sign, love graces the lives of people who get things done! You'll experience great success in your love life if you make a move and take the initiative. If you're single, accept all invitations to events and parties where you'll have a great chance of meeting someone special. For those of you in committed relationships, this transit will spark your passion, signaling you to break out of snoozy routines and have fun! Venus travels through Aries until April 15.

March 22: Mars conjuncts Uranus
Action planet Mars next to independent Uranus in bold Aries is an energy-packed combination! You may feel rebellious or impatient, and you definitely won't want anybody telling you what to do. Mars and Uranus form a creative and innovative duo, and if you direct its considerable energy towards something important to you, you'll make great progress!

March 23: Jupiter quincunxes Saturn
Once these two planets come into contact with one another, it's time to assess your lifestyle. Saturn is the planet that emphasizes your responsibilities, while Jupiter is the planet of expansion and excess. Where do you need to find balance between these two principles? This is a good time to curtail overspending and make a sensible plan to help your ongoing stability. A quincunx is an angle of adjustment, and when you think about it, couldn't you benefit from tweaking a few plans to help make your future more secure?