Weekly Horoscope: March 16, 2026 to March 22, 2026— A New Moon and the Astrological New Year Arrives

The tapestry of the heavens is one of beauty. As we watch the never-ending dance of the divine lights, we can chart periods of beginnings, as well as times of endings, too. By being in touch with the natural rhythm of the stars, we can be in total alignment as often as possible. The ebb and flow is the natural breath of the human spirit—and of the eternal celestial seas above.

The Energy Profile Of This Week

As we move toward the middle of March, we have many important aspects to pay attention to. First and foremost, we will experience a new moon in Pisces that opens doors to our intuition, spirituality, and need for rest on March 18. This is a particularly important lunation, as it also takes place one month after the solar eclipse in Aquarius from February, and sometimes news from eclipses echo out one month before or after. Because of this, even if we’re feeling the need to lie low and listen to the flow of the universe, we could still feel an almost electrical current in the air. 

Next, Mercury retrograde ends in Pisces on March 20, and we will feel the cosmic storm arriving days before and after. Expect a sense of “whiplash” to appear. Luckily, though, once we get into April, the pace of life will fully pick up and things should be more on track. Also of tremendous importance is that the sun enters Aries on March 20,  ushering in a new zodiac year and the spring equinox. This is a time of new beginnings, so embrace them!

As for cosmic weather this week, March 18 brings a hunger for excitement, spontaneity, and indulgence, while March 21 and the days before and after will infuse us with immense optimism, courage, desire, and passion. To end the week, March 22 is more ethereal, spiritual, and sensitive and would be a lovely day to enjoy beauty or pamper yourself.

Key Astrological Aspects and Transits This Week

• March 16 — Neptune enters pre-shadow (1 degrees Aries)
• March 18 — New moon in Pisces (28 degrees)
• March 18 — Venus square Jupiter
• March 18 — Sun sextile Uranus
• March 20 — Sun enters Aries (Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere; Autumn Equinox in Southern Hemisphere)
• March 20 — Mercury direct in Pisces (8 degrees)
• March 21 — Mars trine Jupiter
• March 22 — Sun conjunct Neptune

ARIES (MARCH 21 – APRIL 19)

Birthday season is around the corner, Aries, and you’re so ready for it that you can taste the cake already! However, this week’s new moon is going to instead encourage you to lie low, rest, and recharge. This is a magnificent period to “clear the slate” of anyone and anything that you don’t want to bring into your year ahead with you. Consult with a specialist or healer if you need to.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 – MAY 20)

This week’s new moon is ramping up your VIP status and leaving everyone starstruck, Taurus! It’s time to step onto that red carpet and strut your stuff. With communities and friendships particularly spot lit at this time, it’d be great to attend events, network, or ask for favors from people that you know. A heartfelt aspiration could be unlocked if you ask the right person.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 20)

It’s time to set your sights on higher ambitions now, Gemini. The new moon is energizing you to get moving on climbing the corporate ladder and seeing how far you can go. A promotion, review, or press could garner you some attention, but if you’re unhappy with your current spot, it’s time to start to look for other opportunities elsewhere.

CANCER (JUNE 21 – JULY 22)

The universe could feel especially aligned now, Cancer, and the new moon is encouraging you to be philosophical and take a deep look at your sense of spirituality, perception of the world, and beliefs. If you do so, you could unlock profound wisdom that you have never consciously accessed before. Go to the depths!

LEO (JULY 23 – AUGUST 22)

Prepare for this week’s new moon to add more emphasis to your sector of wealth, Leo. This can be excellent—like providing opportunities for investments, assets, bonuses, settlements, or an inheritance. If you are in need of applying for a line of credit or loan or pay off a debt, these can be wonderful uses of the energy, too.

VIRGO (AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22)

Get ready for this week’s new moon to bring greater attention to your most significant partnerships, Virgo—personally, professionally, or in collaboration. For instance, the door could open now to pursue greater closeness, like signing contracts, making long-term promises, moving in, or even being wed. If you’re seeking the right partner, like an agent or associate, now is a time to look.

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 22)

Despite the whiplash energy of Mercury retrograde, you’re still going to be trying to move and groove in the fast lane, Libra! The new moon energizes your sector of productivity, so you could be juggling a million routines, responsibilities, and projects. This is an ideal time to improve your health, so consult a doctor. Or you could look for a new job if you’re unhappy with where you are.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21)

Passion is your calling, Scorpio, and this week’s new moon could ignite your heart with Cupid’s arrows! In fact, this is the most important new moon of the year for singles to put themselves out there, meet someone new, and potentially fall in love. Other areas that could see luck are anything to do with children, hobbies, sports, games of chance, or creative affairs.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 21)

As much as you love to soar like a bird set free, Sagittarius, this week’s new moon is telling you to center and ground yourself. By being reflective and in touch with your roots, you may have a better sense of where you seek to ultimately grow. Note that this lunation also brings attention to anything related to home, family, or your domestic life, too.

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 19)

The upcoming new moon could feel like a surge of wind blowing through your mind and life, Capricorn, encouraging you to think outside of the box and step up to the microphone. Suddenly, you could feel as if you’re downloading visionary new ideas for intellectual pursuits or communications-related projects, so go for it! On a separate note, travel could be quite enjoyable, too.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 18)

This week’s new moon is focusing you on prosperity, Aquarius, and is an excellent time to consider ways that you can monetize more. Don’t just sit back and expect money to fall in your lap, though, you must consider ways of using your talents to make more—or look for a second job, or a new job altogether.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20)

Welcome to the most important new moon of the year for you, Pisces, as it will open all doors to you in all areas of life. Truly, this is a crucial period to look at your vision board and assess everything that you’d like to tackle in the coming six months to a year, and get building toward them now. The universe will slowly deliver blessings from the actions that you take.