Your Weekly Horoscopes: February 23 to March 1, 2025

Your ruling planet Mars finally goes direct on the 23rd and you’re feeling anxious to get back into a groove. Though things aren’t going backwards anymore, they’re still going slow. Patience is key. The new moon in Pisces on the 27th is a chance to let go of timelines. Relax. Venus retrograde begins on the 1st opening up a six-week period of reflection around your identity and self-image. How do you want to feel in your body at the end of April? Start making adjustments now.

This week’s mantra: “Pause.”

As Mars retrograde ends on the 23rd, a period of ongoing tension is coming to an end. The last three months have brought upheaval in your family life and a necessary reconfiguring of your routines. Relationships with siblings and close friends have been strained. Your ruling planet Venus stations retrograde on the 1st opening up a six week period of rest and reflection for you. This is a great time to address any bad habits and draining relationships that are holding you back from real satisfaction and success.

This week’s mantra: “Cocoon.”

Mars retrograde concludes on the 23rd bringing three months of money problems to their climax. You haven’t solved all your budgeting issues, but you’re seeing a way back to baseline. This week also brings what feels like a fated opportunity for a leadership role. What’s interesting here is that Venus then stations retrograde on the 1st opening up a six week period of reflection on friendship and community. Who do you want on your team?

This week’s mantra: “Lift.”

Oh, Cancer, you have been through the ringer these past three months, facing blow after blow to your self-esteem. Mars goes direct in your sign on the 23rd concluding a three month chapter of stress around your identity and health. The heat is still on, but at this point, there are no more surprises, only solutions. Part of that solution is being brave enough to keep putting yourself out there despite all the setbacks. Venus retrograde starts on the 1st opening up a six week period of reflection on your career and public life. Focus on opportunities to expand your mind and share your knowledge.

This week's mantra: “Flame.”

After almost three months of personal pressure and existential stress, I know you’re ready for a new story. Mars stations direct on the 23rd bringing all the ongoing mental stress to a climax. You’re so exhausted by the “what ifs” that you’re ready to let go. Venus retrograde begins on the 1st opening up a six week period to reflect on your larger goals and vision. Sharing what you’ve been through brings relief and also sparks ideas for a larger project.

This week’s mantra: “Sermon.”

Mars retrograde ends on the 23rd bringing ongoing tension with friends or coworkers to its climax. You’re questioning your larger sense of belonging, but if you’re looking for love, this week could include what feels like a fated meeting. Venus retrograde begins on the 1st ensuring that any relationships you start now have carefully negotiated terms and conditions. Not every connection will pass the stress test, but you can trust the ones that do are meant to last.

This week’s mantra: “Share.”

Mars retrograde ends on the 23rd bringing a long period of hustling hard in the public eye to an end. The hard work you’ve put in since December has given you space to take on a significant opportunity in your career and public life. But with your ruling planet Venus going retrograde on the 1st, you’re being asked to reconsider who you’re taking along for the ride. The next six weeks are for reconfiguring your commitments and shared responsibilities so that you feel light enough to thrive.

This week’s mantra: “Vow.”

Mars retrograde ends on the 23rd and you’re ready to move out of the planning phase, especially when it comes to your career. The thing is: you still have to figure out a way to reach these goals that won’t burn you out. Venus retrograde begins on the 1st opening up a six week period of revising your daily routines and discipline. It’s said that it takes 21 days to build a habit. Start now.

This week’s mantra: “Go.”

Mars retrograde comes to a much needed conclusion on the 23rd. For you, these past three months were filled with questioning your beliefs, and struggling with debt or power dynamics. It’s been humbling to say the least. Now on the other side, Venus goes retrograde on the 1st opening up a six week period to reflect on the things that truly bring you joy. What do you want to create? If your desire is to live a more artistic life, now’s the time to build the base for it.

This week’s mantra: “Home.”

Mars retrograde finally comes to an end on the 23rd bringing three months of relationship tension to a climax. Whether you’re questioning a romantic connection or frustrated with a contract at work, this week is when you lay all the cards out on the table. Venus then stations retrograde in Aries on the 1st opening up a six week period of reflecting on the foundations of your life. Are the commitments you’ve made worth building on?

This week’s mantra: “Support.”

Mars retrograde concludes on the 23rd bringing almost three months of work tension or health stress to a climax and turning point. You’re not completely out of the woods, but from here on out, you’re working toward a solution. Venus goes retrograde on the 1st opening up a six week period of reflecting on parts of your environment that lift you up vs. parts of your environment that drain you. This goes for routines, close friendships and even social media habits. Start making more space for comfort.

This week’s mantra: “Clear.”

Mars retrograde ends on the 23rd bringing three months of romantic or creative tension to a climax. This week is make or break for your situationship, fledgling art project or decision around having kids. Maybe you aren’t ready to fully commit or let go, but all the information you need is available and clear. Venus retrograde begins on the 1st opening up a six week period to build more self respect. To riff on RuPaul’s classic adage, if you don’t trust yourself, how are you going to trust anyone else?

This week’s mantra: “Respect.”

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