Your essential guide to the week ahead from Citizen Femme’s resident astrologer, Zana Wilberforce.
For the most part, March begins with a slow and steady start, astrologically speaking, offering a refreshing breather following the weekend’s powerful full moon.
Action planet Mars enters communicative Gemini on Wednesday, 3 March, drawing in themes of wordplay and quick-witted repartee. Whatever the weather, engage in conversations near and far; take up a new language, hone a skill, and, above all, embrace your wide-eyed curiosity.
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
There’s no pulling the wool over your eyes, Capricorn. You appreciate direct speech and would do well to seek playful conversations this week with passionate Mars moving into communicative Gemini on 3 March. Hit up the Clubhouse app to fuel your love of knowledge and any excuse to have a chit-chat.
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
Your sharp wordplay is taken up a notch this week when warrior planet Mars leaves slow and steady Taurus for wide-eyed Gemini on Wednesday, 3 March. Surround yourself with like-minded individuals and read passages from Little Scratch by Rebecca Watson for a constant flow of mental stimulation.
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
Any thoughts that you’ve been keeping suppressed lately are likely to come out in the open, Pisces. You could even be voicing your ideas publicly with the influence of Mars entering chatterbox Gemini. As a sign that requires a creative outlet, it always helps to jot your musings down first. Try out Smythson’s ‘Make It Happen’ Panama notebook, in pea green, for some in-your-face pep.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Your attention and energy could feel scattered this week as you bounce from one idea to the next with your ruling planet Mars entering bubbly Gemini. Try to channel your hyperactive nature with a lengthy walk in nature followed by a batch of well-deserved take-away oysters from Borough Market.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Your ruling planet Mars enters chatty Gemini this week, spotlighting your passionate and pleasure-seeking tendencies. Mars is all about desire, so why not feed your innate taste for the finer things in life with Manolo Blahnik’s latest at-home concierge service to alleviate the last few months of lockdown.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
There’s nothing wrong with a spot of harmless flirtation! With Mars, the planet of passion, in your sign this week, you’re feeling particularly flirty in the written word. It may be time to fire up those dating apps to showcase your wit or, if you’re coupled, suggest a playful board game that involves inevitable wordplay.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
The best thing you can do while Mars enters mutable Gemini this week is be transparent about your feelings. You may feel inclined to offer your shoulder, but you-time is mandatory. For perspective, Birch’s meditative water colouring wind-down sessions offer some solace in solitude.
Leo
July 23 – August 22
Your inner ‘artiste’ could crop up at any moment this week, Leo, revealing a timely glow-up that makes your natural charisma all the more magnetic. Try switching up your skincare regime by adding Shiseido’s new lightweight Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation to your list.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
You’re intellectualising just about everything this week, Virgo, when Mars shifts into charismatic Gemini and your third house of communication. In other words, you’re seeking a transcendental tête-à-tête, the kind that requires a dimly lit setting and a fancy cheese board.
Libra
September 23 – October 22
You’re not the most decisive sign in the zodiac, so it’s refreshing to feel a tad more assertive than usual this week with Mars, the planet of action, entering quick-witted Gemini. Set your sights on Sezane’s snazzy spring collection before the indecision inevitably returns!
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
It’s best not to engage in any back-and-forth word games for the minute, Scorpio, despite your expertise in this field. With passionate Mars entering curious Gemini on 3 March, the meaning behind your true intentions could get lost in translation. During this transit, engage in physical activity with the help of Blok London’s live streams.
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
Time to brush up on your language skills or a new topic, Sag, with action planet Mars entering flirty Gemini on Wednesday, 3 March. Having something to focus on in the realm of exploring new pastures sets the tone for soul-stirring adventures to come. Duolingo is a classic for learning new vocabulary or Rosetta Stone for fun-filled grammar!
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