Leo

Leo (Ruling Planet: Sun; Element: Fire) Another energetic fire sign, you are known for your headstrong pride and dominating ego. But the Lion can also be quite affectionate, not to mention a loyal friend who demands the loyalty in return. In fact, you demand a lot of things. You can be impatient and arrogant when others won’t alter their opinions at your request, but are sensitive to anything that could wound your ego. You like to talk big game, Leo, but more often than not, you go home crying.

It’s such a serious time for you, with several positions in Pisces this month. These planetary shifts start on March 5th, when Mercury enters the sign, and demands your attention to thoroughly researching anything that interests you. Venus in Pisces a couple days later (March 12th) will have you wanting to take any romantic relationships from superficial to serious. You’ll most likely be looking for commitment and an intense attraction in any new partners. However, the planet that rules action-making will move into fellow fire sign Sagittarius on the 5th, and settling down might prove to be a bit difficult at this time. The planet Mars will have you focused on bringing love into your life, and you’ll be interested in giving, accepting, sharing, and spicing up this love. You’ll want to make romance fun again, and if single, you’ll want to sow your oats before taking on any serious commitments. But let’s not forget about the first two eclipses of 2016. You can benefit from the solar eclipse that occurs in Pisces on March 8th if you take that time to share your resources and talents. You’ll feel good if you feel in control, so don’t be afraid to take the bull by the horns when thinking about transforming any part of your life. Just do it; the stars are in your favor. The lunar eclipse on March 23rd marks a conclusion of something, in the realm of self-expression and control over your identity, as this will be the last lunar eclipse in Libra for a while. If you haven’t been working on better expressing yourself, the energy of the lunar eclipse will be around for at least 6 months. Start now. On March 19th the Sun will welcome Aries, and Mercury crosses into the fellow fire sign just 2 days later. The position of these planets will supercharge your adventurous energy, and you’ll want to use this energy to help you feel more independent. Doing some traveling or learning a new language could be just the experience you’re craving toward the end of the month. When Saturn turns retrograde on March 25th, your inspiration could stall, and you’ll have to force yourself to be more responsible, especially concerning your loved ones. Don’t neglect them while Saturn is in this Sagittarius position through August.

Your March Trax:

If you’re doing a little thinking about your future and identity this month, there are a few albums that’ll make the perfect soundtrack for this. Solid albums about sense of self include, of course, confessional Cerulean Salt by Waxahatchee, the 2016, politically charged Polica album, and a record called Still Water’s strong but delicate sound (by Told Slant). If none of those records do it for you, see if Sprinter by Torres stirs anything in you.

Dates to watch: 1st, 2nd, 28th, 29th, 30th
Your events:Horse Jumper of Love (album release), Soft Fangs (album release), Lilith @ Out of the Blue 2, March 28th
Lucius, Pure Bathing Culture @ Royale, March 29th
DMA’s @ Great Scott, March 29th
Cumstain, Pookie & the Poodlez, The Mardi Kings, Idiot Genes @ Out Of The Blue Too, March 30th
Easter., Du Vide, We Can All Be Sorry, Tiffany’s House, moonish brute @ O’Brien’s, March 1st
Frameworks, Donovan Wolfington, Bay Faction, Arrowhead, Light Caverns @ Out Of The Blue, March 2nd
Neko Case w/ The Felice Brothers @ House of Blues, March 2nd