Welcome to Decoroscopes, ELLE DECOR’s monthly astrology column. Each month, we tap into the cosmic forecast to guide your home design decisions, from major renovations to subtle refreshes. Whether you’re considering a bold paint color or debating a furniture upgrade, let the stars be your guide.
March 2025 arrives with a cosmic storm of transformative energy that will reshape not just our inner worlds, but our living spaces too. This month features Venus retrograde—a period when the planet of love, beauty, and finances appears to move backward in the sky—beginning in fiery, impulsive Aries before shifting into dreamy, intuitive Pisces on March 27. When Venus goes retrograde, we’re called to reassess what truly brings us joy and value in our lives, making it the perfect time to reconsider our home environments.
Adding to this celestial mix, Mercury enters bold Aries on March 3, bringing decisive energy to our communications and decisions about our spaces. Later in the month, we’ll experience eclipse season, with a Lunar Eclipse in Virgo followed by a Solar Eclipse in Aries on March 29—powerful cosmic resets that invite fresh starts and quantum leaps in how we express ourselves through our homes. As if that weren’t enough, Saturn—the planet of structure, boundaries, and karma—will transition into Pisces at month’s end, bringing long-term changes to how we create sanctuaries.
The overall theme this March is one of reassessment and transformation. It’s a month to question which elements of your home truly reflect your authentic self versus what you’ve chosen to impress others. As relationships are tested under Venus retrograde, your relationship with your living space comes under scrutiny too. Which rooms nurture your soul? Which design choices no longer serve you? This month challenges everything you thought you knew about your space and yourself, but by listening to your intuition and being patient with the process, you’ll emerge with a home that better reflects your truest desires.
Read on to discover how your sign can best harness March’s energy in your space.
Aries
With Venus retrograde in your sign, your usual impulse to charge ahead with bold design choices needs tempering. That gallery wall you’ve been planning? Pause. That statement furniture piece? Wait. This retrograde is asking you to reassess what truly speaks to your authentic self rather than what simply looks impressive to others.
Create a comfort corner this month where you can retreat and reconnect with your core desires. Think plush textures in fiery hues that honor your passionate nature while providing the softness needed for reflection. When the solar eclipse hits your sign on March 29, you’ll be ready to implement changes that align with your truest self—perhaps that means finally painting your front door that audacious red you’ve always secretly wanted.
Taurus
Your ruling planet Venus is retrograding in your subconscious sector, Taurus, bringing dreams and hidden desires to the surface. That spare room you’ve been using as a glorified storage closet? Transform it into something more meaningful—perhaps a meditation space or creative studio.
Focus on creating sensory experiences throughout your home that ground you during this introspective time. Invest in luxurious bedding that makes nighttime a sacred ritual, or finally splurge on that artisanal pottery you’ve been eyeing. By month’s end, as Venus approaches its cazimi moment on March 23, clarity about your home’s purpose will emerge, allowing you to create spaces that nourish both body and soul.
Gemini
Jupiter in your sign clashes with the Pisces sun early this month, creating tension between your expanding social circle and your need for a dreamy retreat. Your home needs to accommodate both your intellectual curiosity and your growing need for meaningful connection.
Modular furniture becomes your best friend, while clever storage solutions help manage the books and gadgets that feed your curious mind. When Mercury enters Aries on March 3, you’ll feel a surge of inspiration to reorganize your space for maximum conversation flow—perfect timing for that spring dinner party series you’ve been contemplating.
Cancer
A sunny, cozy, plant-filled corner nook is exactly what your soul needs this month, Cancer.
The full moon in Virgo on March 14 illuminates your communication sector, making this the perfect time to rethink how your home speaks to you. Are your spaces telling the emotional story you want to live? With Mars retrograde recently affecting your sign, you’ve been reconsidering your emotional boundaries.
Create clearly defined zones that honor different emotional states—a cozy reading nook for introspection, an airy kitchen island for connection. Your intuitive nature thrives when your environment reflects your inner landscape. Consider adding water elements like a small fountain or aquarium to bring flowing energy to stagnant corners. By month’s end, you’ll feel more emotionally anchored in a home that truly understands you.
Leo
The Venus retrograde challenges your typical glamorous approach to design, asking you to find beauty in authenticity rather than showmanship. Your home doesn’t need to impress everyone—it needs to inspire you. This month, focus on creating spaces that fuel your creative fire rather than simply showcase it.
Experiment with unexpected color combinations that make your heart sing rather than following trends. That bold emerald green you’ve been hesitant to try might be exactly what your bedroom needs. When Mercury meets Pluto on March 5, powerful insights about your true aesthetic preferences will emerge. Trust them—they’re leading you toward a more authentic expression of your royal nature.
Virgo
The full moon in your sign on March 14 illuminates your need for spaces that honor both precision and poetry. Your typical minimalist tendencies are getting a dreamy Pisces influence this month, encouraging you to soften those practical edges while maintaining your signature organization.
Create a harmonious balance by introducing organic elements into your meticulously organized spaces—perhaps a collection of sculptural branches in a ceramic vase or floating shelves displaying both practical items and artistic treasures. Mercury in Aries from March 3 gives you the confidence to make bold organizational decisions that might have previously seemed too radical. Trust this energy—it’s helping you create systems that are both functional and beautiful.
Libra
Your ruling planet Venus retrograding in your relationship sector makes March a crucial time to reassess how your home supports connections. Are your spaces designed for meaningful interaction or mere aesthetics? This month, focus on creating gathering areas that encourage authentic conversation rather than just looking picture-perfect.
Consider rearranging your living room to create intimate conversation nooks, or finally investing in that dining table that accommodates lingering dinner parties. The Venus cazimi on March 23 brings clarity about what truly matters in your relationships and home. Listen closely—this insight will guide your design decisions for months to come, helping you create spaces where beauty and connection coexist harmoniously.
Scorpio
Mercury’s meeting with your co-ruler Pluto on March 5 brings powerful revelations about your living space. Those dark, moody corners you’ve cultivated might need unexpected light this month. Consider how contrast—not just in color but in energy—might transform your home into a more dynamic sanctuary.
Experiment with unexpected textural elements that add sensory depth to your space—perhaps velvet drapery against rough stone, or sleek metal accents among soft textiles. When Venus reaches its cazimi moment on March 23, pay attention to which elements in your home truly resonate with your soul rather than just your aesthetic. This insight will guide a powerful transformation of your space that honors both your mysterious nature and your need for authentic connection.
Sagittarius
The sun’s clash with Jupiter in Gemini early this month creates tension between your expansive dreams and practical realities. Your home needs to accommodate both your wanderlust and your growing desire for meaningful roots. This month, focus on creating flexible spaces that can adapt to your changing moods and inspirations.
Transform a corner of your living space with some vision boards and comfortable seating for dreaming. When Mercury enters fellow fire sign Aries on March 3, you’ll feel a surge of creative energy perfect for reimagining how your space can tell your unique story. Consider displaying treasures from past adventures in unexpected ways that spark conversation and keep your adventurous spirit alive even when you’re staying put.
Capricorn
Mercury’s meeting with Pluto in Aquarius on March 5 brings powerful insights about balancing tradition and innovation in your home. Your practical nature appreciates timeless design, but this transit encourages thoughtful modernization that honors quality while embracing change.
Focus on creating spaces that support your ambitious nature while providing necessary sanctuary from the world’s demands. Consider upgrading your home office with both ergonomic essentials and meaningful objects that inspire your work. When Venus reaches its cazimi moment on March 23, pay attention to which elements in your home bring genuine joy rather than just status or function. This clarity will guide investment pieces that serve both your practical needs and emotional wellbeing.
Aquarius
Mercury meets Pluto in your sign on March 5, bringing transformative insights about how your living space reflects your innovative spirit. This month, focus on creating environments that support your visionary thinking while providing the grounding you secretly crave.
Experiment with unexpected technological integrations that make your home both futuristic and functional. Perhaps it’s time for that smart lighting system that adapts to your moods, or modular furniture that can be reconfigured based on your changing needs. The approaching eclipse season will shake up your relationship with material possessions—use this energy to assess which items truly support your evolution and which are merely taking up space.
Pisces
With the sun in your sign for most of the month, your dreamy, intuitive nature is highlighted. Your home should be a sanctuary that honors both your need for mystical escape and practical function. This month, focus on creating spaces that support your emotional wellbeing while keeping you anchored in reality.
Introduce elements that blur the boundaries between fantasy and function—perhaps sheer drapery that transforms light, or mirrors strategically placed to create the illusion of expanded space. The Venus retrograde asks you to reassess which objects in your home truly resonate with your soul. Listen to your intuition about what stays and what goes—it’s guiding you toward a space that feels both magical and manageable, much like you.
Julia Cancilla is the engagement editor (and resident witch) at ELLE Decor, where she manages the brand’s social media presence and covers trends, lifestyle, and culture in the design world. Julia built her background at Inked magazine, where she grew their social media audiences by two million, conducted interviews with A-list celebrities, and penned feature articles focusing on pop culture, art and lifestyle. Over her five years of digital media experience, Julia has written about numerous topics, from fashion to astrology.
