Virgo

Virgo (Ruling Planet: Mercury; Element: Earth) You’re a natural problem solver, Virgo, and you are extremely practical. Your intelligence, trustworthiness, and attention to detail usually make you the best person for the job. You’re adaptable, for an Earth sign. You’re also analytical, sometimes to a fault. You can be overly critical and a harsh perfectionist, but only because you’re afraid of exposing your own vulnerabilities.

The planets are scattered throughout Pisces this month— your opposite in the zodiac. For you, this means as Mercury enters the water sign on March 5th, you’ll feel most comfortable in 1-on-1 settings, where you can compare ideas and work on compromising, negotiating, and keeping the harmony. Especially as Mars is in Sagittarius on the same day, it’ll feel more important for you to feel comfortable and balanced. Take this time to make sure your support system is intact. Venus, the love ruler, also enters Pisces just a few days later on March 12th, and any romantic relationships will require this commitment building around this time. But let’s not overlook two very important happenings this month- the first eclipses of 2016. The solar eclipse in Pisces on March 8th will be especially relevant for you, as it triggers your relationship sector. It’s the opportune time to start or improve relationships, personal and professional. If you’re not ~involved~ with anyone romantic (and want to be), use the energy from this eclipse to really pursue someone. If you support all your loved ones during this time, the balance in your life will come back two-fold. Later in the month, on March 23rd, we’ll see the first lunar eclipse of 2016, and the last lunar eclipse in Libra for some time. This one’s all about working on your self-esteem and self-confidence. If you haven’t been actively working on your sense of self in the last year, start now. This lunar energy will secure a better path in the realm of your personal identity. Just don’t let Saturn in retrograde on the 25th convolute things— listen to your feelings, and self-advocate.

Your March Trax:

To nurture your sense of balance this month, seamlessly harmonious acts fit this month’s recs quite nicely. A list of harmonious music without a Simon and Garfunkel reference wouldn’t be right, so just listen to Wednesday Morning 3 A.M already. 2009’s Gorilla Manor from Local natives is also a classic, in a more nuanced sense. Something a little more cool and punk and ~rad~ could be Girlpool’s Before the World Was Big. Now just let the 1-on-1 inspiration flow over you.

Dates to watch: 3rd, 4th, 20th, 31st
Your events: Black Beach (LP Release Show) / Dent / Steep Leans / The Mardi Kings, March 3rd
Ra Ra Riot w/ PWR BTTM, Sun Club Band @ Paradise, March 3rd
Babydriver, The Furniture, TheColorOrgange @ Greek American, March 3rd
Little Libraries (Tape Release), The New and Very Welcome, Settler, Mike DB, KGFreeze @ PA’s Lounge, March 4th
Julie Rhodes (Album Release), The Silks, Abbie Barrett Band @ Thunder Road, March 4th
Ezra Furman, Sleepy Kitty, Gracie @ Great Scott, March 31st
Tobacco and Lord Raja @ Brighton Music Hall, March 31st