March 15 – 21, 2026 • Weekly Forecast + Equinox Event, Kelly M Beard, 16 March 2026

​3/15 • Mercury Rx (ideas, thoughts & concepts) ~conjunct~ Mars (energy, actions & choices):
(2 of 2: 3/15 :: 4/20)
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Before delving into this energy, I want to share two important points: First, when Mercury is at play, the energy moves swiftly. Second, Mars, a lesser form of power compared to Pluto’s higher version, reminds us that along with power, we bear responsibility. Now, with that in mind, the positive essence of this energy allows you to steer your mind with passion, yielding tangible outcomes. This sharpens your intellectual prowess & mental capacity, for better or worse. You may find clarity in articulating certain thoughts and you may experience quick, effective responses. When integrity is upheld, it becomes an opportune moment to fuel significant creative expression. However, this energy’s negative manifestation might steer you toward pettiness & needless conflict, engaging in ego-driven dramas, squandering precious time & energy along the way. Furthermore, if this negativity does not originate from within, it is just as possible to encounter it from external sources. It is an optimal period to infuse your thoughts, ideas & words with the passionate energy of Mars and use Mercury’s communicative power to foster creativity & facilitate shifts in consciousness. Their convergence brings about an energy exchange, igniting each other and initiating a new 2-year cycle.

3/15 • Ceres Enters TAURUS (until May 28th):

Ceres is the part of us that nurtures and it often describes how we like to be nurtured as well. It takes Ceres 4-5 years to make it through Aries-Pisces so that makes this very special. We can break out of any ruts that we may be in when it comes to self-care, exercise, nourishment, love-making – all the things that make being in a body delicious & miraculous. Uranus in Taurus has been cracking us open as a Collective so it may be a more subtle affect, however, it is also our last shot at initiating new ways of nurturing & nourishing ourselves, each other and the planet. These 3-months give you an opportunity to connect with what feeds you on the deepest levels – what makes you happy to be in a physical form. You can renew how you do your creature comforts and how you define personal security. It’s an excellent time to beautify your surroundings, as well as your Self. It’s the best time to improve your diet and love yourself in a more literal, consistent, dedicated way.

3/18 • Venus (finances & relationships) ~square~ Jupiter (expansion & consciousness):

This energy embodies a carefree & buoyant vibe, preferring to steer clear of the mundane. However, it is also crucial not to let this fleeting energy derail you to a point where its distractions outweigh their worth. If there are no immediate or pressing obligations, this period could be delightful & laid-back, potentially spent enjoying time with friends and having fun. Nevertheless, if work commitments beckon, ensure their completion beforehand, granting you the freedom to relish your leisure without the burden of a mounting workload upon your return. Exercise caution against overindulgence, whether in food, drink or spending. Additionally, this phase might necessitate adjustments in your relationships or financial matters. Jupiter’s influence often magnifies elements & highlights potentials, consciously or otherwise, but this activation typically requires a more realistic perspective to come out on top. It aids in aligning your genuine priorities with the grand vision for the future.

3/18 • Sun (energy & focus) ~sextile~ Uranus (freedom & individuality):

This activation serves as a gateway to a deeper sense of personal authenticity and awakens the potential for deep, profound insights that come through mundane, everyday affairs this week. Whenever Uranus is in the mix, expect “ah-ha moments” to abound—those sudden bursts of inspiration or unexpected clarity that have the power to shift perspectives & stimulate new consciousness. These revelations hover at the edge of your awareness, waiting to be invited in and harnessed for your own greater good. While eventually, you will need to ground these breakthroughs in tangible forms, for now, the energy encourages a deeper exploration of the possibilities bubbling at this time. Where in your life could you benefit from a dose of freedom & liberation? How might you infuse more Light into your own Being, rhythms or daily existence? Moreover, this energy fosters a commitment to more conscious, authentic living, where pretense becomes untenable, both for yourself & others. Be mindful that truth can unsettle those who prefer to maintain the status quo, but the shadow of this energy is selfishness & rebelliousness. However, rather than resisting change, embrace it as a sign of growth & evolution.

3/18 • PISCES New Moon:

This is an annual crossroads that we come to every year around this time. It is the completion of 13-New Moons since the last Pisces New Moon 2.27.2025. How’s it going a year later? No one is exempt. We all have a House in our chart ruled by Pisces. It is here that you should seed your intentions & expand your precious vision for the next year (minimum), with consideration of where you’d like to be at the 6-month MidPoint, the Pisces Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse 8.27.2026, when these very seeds will show their true promise. Consider that this crossroads is simultaneously an ending and the womb holding what will be birthed next. Virgo/Pisces realms teach us about being a Spirit in Human form. How’s that going for you at this time? Meaning, how balanced & integrated is your body/spirit connection? Annually, you can rededicate to consistent bodywork and regular spiritual practices in order to keep you and your systems healthy, functioning & prepared for the energy of the new year. It reminds us of the spiritual, physical & emotional processing & integration that is necessary on a regular basis. Can you see any patterns in your health or consciousness, your physicality or spirituality and how all these dynamics are part of who & what you are? This is our Annual Processing Time prior to the choices & decisions that will have to be made at Spring Equinox. This month you get to dream – to dream the New Vision that you’d like to experience in the next 6-12 months. When Pisces is activated, we do not find solutions in the old or linear way, we need to activate our Imaginations and connect with the Soul to find our way through the chaos of a collective Rebirth. Sometimes you have to put the Monkey Mind in a Time-Out and let your Imagination lead the way. Give your Self ample time & space to do this over the next month because you are clarifying what you would like to Initiate come the Aries New Moon on April 17th, a month from now.

NOTE – We are in Eclipse Season and 2026 is an Overlap Year when we get to experience both Leo/Aquarius and Virgo/Pisces Eclipses all in one year. This means that this cusp or these two Houses in your chart are being rearranged over the course of 2-3 years that will anchor the next 10 & 20-year cycles. So your intentions need to reflect the bigger vision of the larger cycle that you just came through and all you learned so that you can consciously direct your own path going forward into a completely new cycle that will have altogether new & different energetic support around these lunations so we will be able to embody all new things – this is exciting! Dream BIG!

3/20 • Mercury Direct in PISCES (until April 14th):

Mercury has been submerged in the ancient Piscean waters, stirring the cauldron of your consciousness & beliefs, and now, it is rising back to the surface, bringing up renewed ideas, thoughts & concepts. How you think, communicate & express your authentic voice gets an upgrade a few times per year and in Water Signs, we remember how to think with our feelings & translate the information coming through our senses. This is not surface-level chatter—this is a soul-level inquiry. Hopefully, you have been asking the deeper questions and processing your life on deeper, more soulful levels. This would be the emotional processing that helps you take in the nutrient & release the waste of all that you’ve gone through in the last 1-5 years. Any Shadow Work around your most irrational fears & unfounded anxieties is deeply supported. The Retrograde should have cleared the confusion from your thoughts and allowed you to see the value of your imagination and connecting with the best possible outcome. Remember, this whole extended stay in Pisces was facilitating an upgrade to your ideas, thinking & concepts in your Pisces House/Area of Life. In other words, you’ve learned a lot in recent years, now it is time to activate your innermost faith and shift what you believe to be true or possible. Either way, it is a reconnection with your Soul & Spirit and the ideas that come from that part of you so that you can accommodate the emerging power, potent creativity & new consciousness also emerging at this time.

Spring Equinox • Vernal Equinox • Ostara • Each year, this time brings the third of 8-Sacred Seasons ~ Initiating a Renewal of Life & Light, Re-Birth & Resurrection. Vital energies & resources are now becoming more readily available. It is time to plant seeds & initiate projects that will show promise by Fall Equinox. It is the first re-balancing of the Light, coming from predominantly Internal/Dark/Shadow/Fallow time (Winter) and returning to an External/Light/Fertile time (Summer). Spring & Fall represent Balance and equal Light & Darkness, equal Day & Night. Sunrise & Sunset are always the best times to meditate as the veils between realms are thinner making communing easier and more productive. Consider the Solstices to be Initiation/Integration times and Equinoxes to be times of Change, Movement, Choices & Decisions. Spring Initiates New Life ~ Fall Assesses the Quality of that Life and marks its on-going progress … what takes root (works & evolves), what needs more time (incubation & more care) and/or should be released altogether to begin anew (compost & re-direction of energy). Spring is the time to be more physically active, to try new things, do some cleaning, cleansing & clearing (on multiple levels). You can choose what type of Renewal you’d like to experience every year. For example, one year you may want to focus on renewing the body or renewing your sacred space or renewing your relationships (to Self and others) … you decide ~ get creative and dedicate a whole year to see what you can create when you work with the natural rhythms of the time and space that you live in. It is time to Initiate a new aspect of Self that you recently developed or discovered, and to have the courage to live your life, serve your Purpose & stand in the truth of your own journey.

3/21 • Mars (energy & choices) ~trine~ Jupiter (beliefs & expansion):
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This energy is generally uplifting as it harmonizes your drive with an expansion of awareness. It particularly favors physical endeavors and bodes well for success in any kind of competition. With increased energy flow, it is essential to tune-in with your body and maintain a grounded state. Jupiter’s influence often brings blessings that others might perceive as mere luck, yet it signifies an alignment between your inner essence and external opportunities. Even amid uncertainties or chaos, strive to envision success and position yourself within that vision. You may be able to access a more comprehensive perspective on the broader scheme of things, allowing you to plan more effectively. However, exercise caution not to become over-confident to the point of feeling invulnerable or invincible. Self-confidence is vital, but avoid veering into arrogance. This energy supports your clarity in recognizing your own individual needs and making decisive choices to navigate your desired path. It encourages calculated risks in order to progress forward.

Be sure to review the Relevant Reflections & Upcoming Events in the March Monthly Missive and know that you can often find all the links that I discuss in my forecast, on my blog anytime you are looking for something specific.

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