BY JOANNA C. VALENTE

It’s almost spring, babes. This month, Venus, the planet of love, rolls through Aquarius while communication planet Mercury goes retrograde in Pisces. What does this mean? You’ll be sparked with creativity and intellectual debates. Love, of course, is on the forefront for everyone, so be aware of what your mind and heart wants. The new moon and full moon this month will create a balance with partnership and your individuality, creating a healthy romance with others and yourself.

Don’t forget that Mercury retrograde starts on Tuesday, March 5, which means anything toxic or unnecessary will be tunneled out of your life.

Here we go:

Pisces

You feel extra open to others this month. Go with your heart.

Aries

You are on fire this month. Everyone wants a piece of you. Which, you know, is what you love.

Taurus

You are on a roll with a creative project. It’s exhilarating.

Gemini

Sometimes you aren’t sure if you want to take things more seriously with a partner or dial back. Meditate on this.

Cancer

Your emotions are kind of everywhere this month and that’s OK. Don’t rush a big decision.

Leo

Romance is on your mind this month. Things are getting steamy for you in all levels, aren’t they?

Virgo

It’s time to get a little more social, and you’re feeling the itch to party.

Libra

Dive into your inner creative muse and just allow yourself to express what’s been on your mind.

Scorpio

You crave attention but aren’t getting in the right places or with the right people. Why is this?

Sagittarius

This month is all about love and connection for you. Go with your heart and brain, be smart.

Capricorn

It’s OK to be vulnerable this month and take a risk.

Aquarius

You are in planning mode for a project or professional development. Dig deep inside yourself.

Joanna C. Valente is a human who lives in Brooklyn, New York. They are the author of Sirs & Madams, The Gods Are Dead, Marys of the Sea, Sexting Ghosts, Xenos, No(body) (forthcoming, Madhouse Press, 2019), and is the editor of A Shadow Map: Writing by Survivors of Sexual Assault. They received their MFA in writing at Sarah Lawrence College. Joanna is the founder of Yes Poetry and the senior managing editor for Luna Luna Magazine. Some of their writing has appeared in The Rumpus, Them, Brooklyn Magazine, BUST, and elsewhere. Joanna also leads workshops at Brooklyn Poets. joannavalente.com / Twitter: @joannasaid / IG: joannacvalente / FB: joannacvalente