Astrology Business Outlook
- Lori Barnes
- Mar 26
- 5 min read
Astrological Dates: March 19 – April 30
Companion to the Monthly Business Horoscopes
Overview
The business season begins with a fiery and reflective tone as the Sun enters Aries on March 19, marking the Equinox and the start of the astrological new year. This month carries the forward momentum of the Aries season and the contemplative undertone of Mercury and Venus retrograde, which are active from 10 degrees Aries to 24 degrees Pisces, creating a unique fusion of action and revision.
Rather than rushing ahead, April invites you to pause and integrate lessons from the past. Both Mercury and Venus retrograde activate themes from earlier this year and bridge the transition between the old and new astrological cycles. Pisces opens the portal, and Aries brings it through. The result is a business climate primed for clarity, renewal, and meaningful course correction.
Whether you're reassessing your message, restructuring partnerships, or realigning your business values, this month provides an opportunity to update your strategies with greater depth and purpose. April is both a launchpad and a mirror, energizing your mission while asking: what are you ready to refine?
Interplanetary Action:
Sun in Aries and Taurus
Aries season begins on March 19, spotlighting initiative, courage, and entrepreneurial fire. Aries encourages bold moves, independence, and taking the lead. Then on April 19, the Sun shifts into Taurus, grounding that fire into something lasting. Use the first part of this cycle to act on instinct, then let the Taurus season help you solidify results, refine your approach, and build for long-term stability.
Aries–Libra Axis: Self vs. Other
This month highlights the Aries–Libra polarity, the relationship between self-leadership and collaboration. You’re being asked to balance your personal drive with the needs of your clients, partners, and team. It’s not about choosing one or the other, but recognizing how individuality and connection work together in business.
Moon Phases and Eclipses
March 13 / 14 began eclipse season with a Full Moon in Virgo, followed by a solar eclipse and New Moon in Aries on March 29 at 9° Aries. This degree is highly charged, as Mercury also stationed retrograde at this degree. Together, this eclipse and retrograde activate the Aries part of your chart with intensity. Expect major themes of identity, visibility, and initiation to arise. If you have planets or angles between 7° and 11° of Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn, this eclipse may bring a defining moment for your business direction.
Mercury, Venus, and Mars
Mercury retrograde began on March 15, and Venus retrograde has been active since March 1, with both planets retracing their steps into Pisces by early April. These twin retrogrades encourage deep inner work, especially around messaging and relationships. Mercury stations direct on April 7, and Venus on April 12, making the second half of the month a strong period for applying insights gained.
Mars, direct since February, begins the month in Cancer, still protective and inward-facing. On April 18, Mars moves into Leo, sparking energy in areas related to creativity, confidence, and visibility. This shift supports a bolder execution style. Mars remains out of bounds until April 23, which can heighten energy levels, but may also lead to impulsiveness or reactive behavior if not grounded.
Neptune Enters Aries
Neptune enters Aries on March 30, beginning a 14-year cycle through the Aries part of your chart. This long-term transit blends imagination with courage, influencing the house Aries occupies in your business chart. Neptune here enhances vision, storytelling, and emotional resonance, but can also create confusion or illusion if boundaries are unclear. The goal is to combine your ideals with practical execution, especially in branding, marketing, and leadership.
Key Aspects to Watch
Mars square Chiron: Emotional wounds may surface. There is an opportunity to reclaim power through courage, healing, and self-awareness.
Mercury Rx and Venus Rx conjunct Neptune and the North Node: These rare alignments bring a karmic undertone to your business evolution. Themes from the past may return, not to repeat, but to refine. Decisions made now can have long-term significance, especially in how you communicate and connect.
Pisces Stellium
At the end of March, a powerful stellium in Pisces, involving Saturn, Neptune, Venus, and the North Node, asks you to reconcile dream and reality. Venus crossing Saturn invites grounded reflection in relationships and collaborations. This energy may reveal boundaries that need clarification or ideals that need reshaping. Use it to recommit to what’s authentic and purposeful in your business, and consider working with mentors or guides who offer clarity and structure.
The Pace and Temperament of April
The pace of April is deliberate, intuitive, and transitional. While the Sun and Moon move quickly and visibly, Mercury and Venus are retrograde through the early part of the cycle, slowing external movement and increasing the importance of inward recalibration. Mars is regaining momentum, but starts the month in Cancer, still gaining speed after its retrograde cycle.
After April 18, when Mars moves into Leo, and April 23, when it returns within the bounds of declination, energy becomes bolder and more direct. The passive-aggressive energy that can come with Mars in Cancer will become more dynamic and outward-focused.
Moon: fast
Sun: fast
Mercury: retrograde
Venus: retrograde
Mars: slow
Jupiter: fast
Saturn: fast
Uranus, Neptune, Pluto: fast - less important
Elementally, April is water and earth dominant, with steady but emotionally charged momentum. Fire and air are present, but less pronounced, creating a need to balance imagination with discipline.
Modality-wise, we see high mutable, low fixed, and moderate cardinal activity, meaning the energy is adaptable, but not necessarily stable. This combination encourages flexibility, course correction, and responsiveness rather than firm decision-making.
Rather than viewing this as a time of stalling, embrace April as a month of refinement. It supports strategic withdrawal, internal realignment, and thoughtful planning. Let the second half of the month be your turning point, where insight gives rise to confident, grounded action.
To see how these energies show up in your chart, read your Business Horoscope based on your Ascendant sign. Each horoscope unpacks how the transits, retrogrades, eclipses, and sign changes influence your leadership, visibility, workflow, income, and brand strategy. You’ll also find guidance on your Midheaven and how this month’s transits shape your unique path forward.
Inspirational Quote
‘The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.’ — Socrates
Wrap-Up & Call to Action
April opens a powerful new chapter in your business story. While it carries the spark of new beginnings, the presence of retrogrades and a solar eclipse reminds us that true growth comes from integration and reflection, not urgency. This is a month for reconnecting with your values, refining your message, and aligning your strategy with who you’re becoming.
Let your past experiences guide your next bold step. The cosmos invites you to look backward so you can move forward with clarity, courage, and conscious intention.
