It doesn't matter if you walk behind your boss, defer to a supervisor, or credit your colleague – it's not going to work. Ruling Planet Venus retrograding past the Sun in Aries on March 22d shows that all eyes are on you. It's kind of like Princess Diana standing next to her husband Charles. Everyone could care less about the company you keep; they just want to hear from you. They want to know what you think, feel, and believe. Unfortunately it’s the wrong kind of attention at the most critical time. Expect to do a lot of bruised ego management in the days ahead.

The Lunar Eclipse on March 14th prompts you to ask questions like what happened to your love life, creativity and joy? Right now you feel like you’ve made all kinds of sacrifices while getting nothing in return. “What If?” scenarios are always strong when the Sun is traveling through the zodiac sign of Pisces which explains the longing and yearning. Perhaps the better question is what have you done to grow and nurture the love, joy, and creativity you want in life? Maybe you need to spend less time with your nose pressed to the grindstone and more time enjoying the fruits of your labor.

You’re receiving signs from a higher up that you’d be handsomely rewarded for performing a certain favor. It’s only natural you’d want to do everything you can to rise in a superior’s estimation, however the planets show you may be entering tricky territory. Not only are you putting yourself at risk, but it appears as if you’re being maneuvered into a position where this person can disavow any knowledge of your actions if something goes wrong. Only you can decide if it’s worth it, but should you choose to comply make sure to hold on to all emails, voicemails, and text messages. You may need them.

A propitious Mercury/Uranus sextile on February 27th shows an elusive piece of the puzzle snapping into place. Maybe it's papers finally being signed, someone getting back to you after a prolonged radio silence, or an approval that you've been waiting on. In any case, it releases you from weeks of limbo and moves you into the next phase of an unfolding plan. Although circumstances look stable and it may feel like you've got all the time in the world, you'd be well-advised to move quickly to lock in what you can before March 1st. That's when Venus turning retrograde will surely introduce an unexpected wrinkle.

You're to be excused for having forgotten about a request, submission, or interview you applied for back in September. September must seem like years ago, given all of the topsy-turvy planetary hijinks you've had to contend with since. Nevertheless, Mars coming out of retrograde on the same day that it trines messenger Mercury (February 23rd) shows the other party reaching out to you. You might be tempted to dismiss it. After all, that was then and this is now, but check out what they have to say because not only is the opportunity worth considering, but the timing may turn out to be spot-on.

New rules aren't easy to learn—especially when they apply to situations you used to manage. Nevertheless, it would be a good idea to learn them because recent reforms and changes are here to stay. Convention always gets turned on its head when there's a Sun/Uranus square (February 11th), so there's no point in waiting for things to return to normal because it's not going to happen. Make a point of welcoming the new guard, familiarizing yourself with their expectations, and expressing your eagerness to learn. Not only will this save you from the chopping block, but you may even grow as a result.

Provocative energies are strong when Ruling Planet Venus is traveling through the realm of Mars. This stokes passions, tempers, and rivalries. This will definitely make life exciting, but be forewarned that it's not a good time to begin anything serious with a paramour because what starts off with a bang will burn out just as fast. That's because Venus is more passionate than she is romantic when moving through this part of the sky. Embrace the spirit of adventure and live in the moment. This way, you’ll enjoy the thrill and avoid the chill. Venus will be in and out of Aries until June 5th.

What was off is back on again when Uranus comes out of retrograde. This should be good news, except that there have been some new developments since the planet of revolution and change turned retrograde in your zodiac sign last September. It could even be said your life is totally different. Nevertheless, when Uranus decides to move something off the backburner and into the forefront of your life, you're the one who has to find a way to make it all work. It won't be easy marrying your past to the present, but that's why they say that necessity is the mother of invention.

On January 25th, your ruling planet Venus in Pisces forms a trine to retrograde Mars in Cancer. Venus/Mars trines are famous for romantic couplings, and this one will be no different. However, it won't materialize in the way you expect. It's the retrograde Mars that signals this may involve someone from your past; maybe it's an ex looking to do you a good turn, or someone you once secretly crushed on finally admitting they shared the same feelings. In any event, this won't go over well with the person you're currently seeing, so be ready to talk yourself out of a really awkward corner.

You may awake with a jolt on January 13th asking: what was I thinking? Revelations often strike like bolts out of the blue when the Sun trines Uranus, the planet of revolution and change. Your first instinct may be to reverse your most recent decisions and render all commitments null and void, but wait on that. It's true you've been making some interesting choices lately, but they haven't all been bad. One might even say they're inspired given your willingness to try fresh perspectives on for size. It's not every day that you get to think outside the horoscope, so give it a go!