On March 22, fiery Mars takes a deep dive into the mystical waters of Pisces, where it will remain until April 30. While the next six weeks can be a propitious time to channel your inner visionary or artist, harnessing the full potential of this transit will require mindfulness. We’ll explore the incredible upsides and potential pitfalls.
The principle of self-assertion, survival instincts – or sometimes discord – is not very comfortable in this peaceful sign. No wonder: the ultimate dreamer of the zodiac feels emotions as intensely as a psychic sponge. They often struggle to even acknowledge their own feelings, let alone assert them.
But there is a downside to this hypersensitivity. Pisces understands the power of playing the victim more than any other sign. They know that vulnerability can be a surprisingly powerful tool for getting what they want. So, without sufficient awareness, this transit can encourage passive-aggressive behavior and escapism, and many seemingly unhelpful victims can pop up who play on our compassion.
At its best, while Mars is in Pisces, we can become more attuned to our intuition, picking up on subtle cues and future trends! This is a fantastic time to let our creativity flow and channel our inner artists, writers, or musicians.
Mars meets Saturn: the art of patience
The beginning of the transit may not be all sunshine and shells, however. On the 10th, just after the Aries New Moon and solar eclipse of the 8th, Mars bumps right into restrictive Saturn. How this conjunction plays out depends on the particular characteristics of your birth chart, but in general, it can feel like pushing a stalled car uphill. You are driven to take action, but obstacles seem to pop up at every turn.
Don’t give up on your dreams, though! This is a time to refine them, build discipline, and accept limitations that can fuel future growth. While external action may temporarily take a back seat, this is a prime time for deep inner exploration.
Dreams take flight with Jupiter and Uranus
Starting in mid-April, the energy shifts dramatically: Mars joins the cheerful duo of Jupiter and Uranus in Taurus. Its sextile with the planet of luck and expansion and the planet of surprises perfects on April 20: a sure-fire receipt for a successful breakthrough!
But while Jupiter may bring abundance, Mars is a go-getter, and Uranus is about stepping out of your comfort zone. So don’t expect good fortune to magically appear while lying around like a couch potato. This trio only works for those who laid the groundwork during the earlier, more introspective period and are ready to take the initiative. When you do, opportunities will meet you halfway. They may come in the form of a seemingly random conversation with a stranger, an unexpected invitation, an exciting workshop, an inspiring book or article, or a journey. Tap into your creativity and imagination, brainstorm, get healthy, and start putting your dreams into action!
Mars Meets Neptune : a time to reflect and recharge
After the days of creative explosion, the wild ride slows down. On the 28th, Mars joins dreamy Neptune. This is a time to exhale, recharge, take stock of your progress, reconnect with your inner world, and envision the future.
The Piscean and Neptunian energies give a great boost to our creative imaginations, and when channeled in the right way, even seemingly passive pursuits can be incredibly fruitful. In the days before and after the conjunction, your dreams, visions, and fantasies can provide valuable insight and guidance for your waking life. This is an auspicious time to start a dream journal: recording the messages of your inner world can become a lifelong habit! Meditation, yoga, taichi, or similar spiritual practices will strengthen your connection with your intuition.
Along with spiritual experiences, this heightened receptivity can also inspire a creative streak. Whether through painting, sculpting, beadwork, or any other medium that resonates with you, give your imagination a tangible outlet. If you need some artistic nudge, there are plenty of online or printed resources with mandala patterns to use as a starting point. Coloring these beautiful geometric patterns or designing them yourself can be a surprisingly calming and centering activity, even when the outside world feels chaotic.
