On Monday, Mars moves into Pisces, where it’ll stay for a little over five weeks. During this time, you might be less inclined to go directly after what you want — but right now, there’s nothing wrong with taking the scenic route. Give yourself permission to be inefficient; it may turn out for the best. Then on Tuesday, the lunar eclipse in Virgo marks a moment of closure or culmination — one chapter is wrapping up, and a new one is beginning. If you tend to fear change, this might not be easy, but trust that better things are on the horizon. Finally on Friday, Venus moves into Aries for the rest of the month. Now isn’t the time to overthink your desires: For now, at least, let yourself go after what you want.
Aries Weekly Horoscope
You’re generally good at making the best of bad situations — not resigning yourself to poor conditions, but finding ways to work around them, to do what you want in spite of the limitations. This week, though, that might not feel good enough anymore. You’re no longer willing to let anyone else’s poor treatment of you slide, to make excuses for people you know could do better. Speaking up might cause drama, might even burn some bridges, but sometimes, that’s worth it.
Taurus Weekly Horoscope
Your friends often encourage you to express yourself, to speak up about what’s going on inside your head. But you know that some feelings can be better left unspoken; you fear that if you were truly honest you’d just alienate the people in your life, that any momentary catharsis would end up being much more trouble than it’s worth. This week, though, you might find it impossible to hold back, no matter how hard you try. And while some people might not be able to handle your real feelings, others will be more understanding than you could’ve imagined.
Gemini Weekly Horoscope
It isn’t easy to overcome past disappointments. You do your best not to dwell on them, moving forward in spite of your sadness, but that doesn’t mean you’ve gotten over it — it just means you’re good at focusing on other things. This week, it might be impossible to distract yourself any longer, and you’ll have to face your deeper feelings directly. It won’t be easy, but if you can stay brave, you could find real closure on the other side, and finally be able to let go.
Cancer Weekly Horoscope
Although lately you’ve been hungry for a sense of meaning and purpose, you understand that not every moment of every day can feel significant. Sometimes you have to suffer through monotonous tasks and tedious conversations, simply because they’re a part of life. This week, though, some of the seemingly boring and unimportant moments might lead to something bigger. Someone else’s random comment could change the way you see the world, or a chance encounter could prove surprisingly meaningful; don’t be so intent on finding the “big” moments that you miss out on the ones right in front of you.
Leo Weekly Horoscope
It’s not always easy for you to let go of the habits or relationships you’ve outgrown. Even if you can tell that they’re no longer quite working for you, you worry that you’d regret walking away, and so you hold on tight, just in case. But this week, letting go of what you don’t actually need anymore is one of the best things you can do for yourself. It’ll make it easier to be flexible and adventurous, and it’ll free up mental space for you to learn and grow.
Virgo Weekly Horoscope
You understand that nobody can have everything they want exactly when they want it — so you do your best to be patient, to accept that sometimes all you can do is stay positive. This week, though, you might reach your limit. You’ve put up with all the frustration and unfairness you can tolerate and you’ve made all the sacrifices you’re willing to make; now, it’s time to put your foot down, to let others know that you won’t be pushed around any longer, and to start fighting for what you really need.
Libra Weekly Horoscope
You’re likely to have a big emotional or creative breakthrough this week, but only if you can carve out some time and space to hear yourself think. If you’re forced to spend all your time dealing with everyone else’s problems, without a moment to spare for yourself, you’ll be too tired to think deeply about your own life. So for now, don’t be afraid to assert some boundaries, to tell others that you can’t be at their beck and call. You’ve got needs and desires of your own, and there’s nothing wrong with devoting your time to them.
Scorpio Weekly Horoscope
When your self-confidence is shaken, sometimes you look to your friends to build you back up again. When they have faith in you, it’s easier to have faith in yourself; when they point out your best qualities, it’s easier for you to see them, too. This week, you might not immediately get the validation you’re looking for — not because your friends don’t love and believe in you, but simply because they’re not expressing it vocally enough. But if you pay attention to their actions, rather than waiting to hear the right words, you’ll realize just how much they care.
Sagittarius Weekly Horoscope
Whether or not you’re ready, you might be called on to put yourself out there this week — to step into a leadership role, to serve as a role model, to take the kind of action that’ll put you squarely in the spotlight. As much as you might prefer to be left alone, this is your time to rise to the occasion. Just make sure that any attention that comes your way doesn’t go to your head: Even if everyone is treating you like the center of the universe, you can still be compassionate toward others.
Capricorn Weekly Horoscope
Although you know, on an intellectual level, that the world is full of possibility and that anything could change in an instant, it can be hard to really internalize it. The frustrating parts of your life feel set in stone; it’s hard to truly believe that you’re capable of changing any of it for the better. This week, though, you’ll be reminded that you have much more power than you give yourself credit for, and that if you want to transform your life, just taking the first step can accomplish more than you think.
Aquarius Weekly Horoscope
It’s uncomfortable to know that you’ve done something wrong and owe someone an apology. You understand that everyone makes mistakes, but that doesn’t make you feel any better when you are the one at fault, and part of you just wants to avoid acknowledging the problem forever. Ultimately, though, that won’t make you feel any better — so today, the best thing you can do is be upfront, both with others and with yourself, so that you can finally make amends, put things behind you, and start fresh.
Pisces Weekly Horoscope
You don’t like to imagine that any interpersonal conflicts could be truly unsolvable — you want to hold out hope that there’s always a path forward that’ll work for everyone, you just haven’t found it yet. Lately, though, that belief has probably been tested; you’ve tried everything you can think of, and nothing has managed to ease the tension. This week, though, you might finally find the resolution you’ve been searching for — but it may look different than you would have expected, so stay open to surprising and counterintuitive ideas.
Read the weekly horoscopes for the week of February 22nd. The weekly horoscopes for the week of March 8th will be online next Sunday.
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