SAGITTARIUS HOROSCOPE

You will feel a boost in spirits on Thursday when Mars, the planet of gumption and drive, enters the fiery sign of Aries. Aries is a fire sign just like Sagittarius, so this is a good thing. It's analogous to a light switch being flipped on or a key turning in the ignition as you go from inert to alert. Not only will you feel like you’re back on top of your game, but an audacious surge of confidence on April 16th, when Mars forms a sextile to Pluto in Aquarius, will enable you to reverse engines on a decision that was ill-advised from the start.

You need to count the blessings in your life even if they do belong to other people. And perhaps that’s the problem. The Sun/Jupiter square on April 5th will remind you (and in no uncertain terms) that you are where you are based on your connections, loved ones’ generosity, and even the kindness of strangers. This sort of thing never sits well with a fiercely independent sign like Sagittarius, but instead of bucking the system of support, you might try expressing appreciation. The people in your life don’t like feeling taken for granted any more than you do; they're just happy to share the wealth.

The word “commitment” is often a conversation stopper for you. This is when your blood turns cold, your voice becomes choked, and you have to ask to be excused. A nearby open window with the promise of escape is your best friend in times like these. And it's because this has happened so frequently in the past that loved ones and friends will be surprised when they learn that you're ready to settle down with a certain someone. Sagittarians always bolt when they feel like the barn door is closing, but the Saturn/Pluto sextile on March 28th shows you're serious about turning over a new leaf.

The Sun conjunct Neptune in that part of your solar chart that pertains to matters of the heart on March 22nd proves that you're still a romantic no matter what you say. Sagittarians have been through the wringer these past three years and nobody would blame you for swearing off love… or at least keeping it at arm's length. You've been hurt too many times to be trusting. But if anyone knows what it's like to be thrown from a horse, to dust yourself off, and climb back on board, it's a Sagittarius. Besides, you can't help but idealize love. It's woven into your cosmic DNA.

A rising tide lifts all boats and that’s what you’ll experience on March 10th. Understand that this upswell of good fortune won’t be coming to you directly. That’s because Jupiter, the planet of benevolence and munificence, will be shining its rays on the people you do business with instead of on you directly. These are your customers, clients, and backers; but, as any economist will tell you, it’s when people make more money that they spend more money, which means that this increase in cash flow will eventually make its way to your pocket. Stand a little closer to them and you might avoid transfer fees.

Playing to your talents and strengths is always the way to go. It sounds like common sense, but sometimes our idea of what we should be doing gets the better of us, and this is when our egos, expectations, or fixation on status gets in the way of what we’re meant to do. Thankfully, this week's lunar eclipse gets things back on track. You may think a certain offer or proposal is beneath you, but the truth is the Stars are providing you with just the right forum in which to shine. It's something you'll see for yourself when the Sun trines Jupiter on March 5th.

Go back the way you came while you still can. We've all experienced taking a wrong turn somewhere, thinking that we'll eventually see where we're going once we round the next bend, but that doesn't appear to be the case with you. If anything, you appear to be getting more lost. Whether it was a bad decision, an ill-advised course of action, or a judgment call made in the heat of the moment, Mercury turning retrograde on February 26th signals that it's time to backpedal. It may feel frustrating, but that's nothing compared to what lies in store if you continue on your current path.

A Saturn/Neptune conjunction in that part of your solar chart that pertains to matters of the heart will be both revealing and inspiring. Revealing in that you never thought you'd ever feel so passionate again, and inspiring because you can see for the first time in a long time committing to something that could change your life dramatically. Whether it's romance or a creative endeavor, it's good to feel enraptured. Loved ones and friends may caution against wearing your heart on your sleeve, but you know you're all in. Tired of playing it safe, you're ready to take a chance and see where things go.

Saturn in Pisces since 2023 hasn’t been the easiest cross to bear, but you’ll find the burden lifting when Saturn enters Aries on February 13th. Saturn in Aries will exhibit a kinder, gentler side because Aries is a fire sign (like you), which means Saturn will be forming a trine to Sagittarius rather than squaring it. In other words, instead of knocking you down, it will raise you up. But Saturn is still a taskmaster, which means it will push you to push yourself. Follow its lead and you’ll see that you’re up to any challenge—as long as you tackle obstacles instead of avoiding them.

You may want to place sticky notes as reminders around the house, leave voice memos to yourself, or come up with your own version of Ariadne's thread while Ruling Planet Mercury is in Pisces. Mercury is in both detriment and fall in the zodiac sign of the fish which means that you may feel at times like Ingrid Bergman in search of her heirloom brooch in the movie Gaslight. So are you being deliberately mislead or is this all a trick of the mind? It's hard to tell, but that won't always be the case – especially when the mental fog lifts on March 9th.