Welcome to a new edition of our astrology-inspired home design guide, where we align cosmic happenings with practical advice for creating spaces that reflect your deepest desires. As March 2025 unfolds, transformative energies are on the horizon, offering opportunities to renovate not just our homes but our personal lives. With Venus retrograding through Aries and Pisces, alongside dynamic planetary movements and eclipses, this month asks us to reconsider what brings us joy, urging thoughtful reflection and action in our living environments.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Astrologer: Sophia Luna
Designer: Clive Lonstein
Location: March 2025 Cosmic Forecast
Furniture: Modular Solutions by Workshop APD
Inspiration: Transformative Energy of Venus Retrograde
In March, Venus going retrograde signifies a period of reflection regarding love, beauty, and personal finances. Beginning its journey in the bold sign of Aries and later moving into the dreamy waters of Pisces, this retrograde encourages us to assess our true sources of happiness and how these are reflected in our living spaces. As Mercury charges into fiery Aries, expect decisive shifts in how you make design decisions, while the dual eclipses offer a chance to fundamentally reinvent how your home expresses your identity.
For Aries, while the impulse might be to forge ahead with vivid design choices, this retrograde period calls for introspection. Create spaces of warmth and reflection, such as a cozy corner with plush textures mirroring fiery hues. As the month culminates in a solar eclipse, prioritize changes that align with your core identity—offering perhaps the bold color you’ve always considered but never dared to apply. Meanwhile, Taurus is urged to transform underused spaces like spare rooms into areas of meaning, perhaps a meditation corner, while grounding sensory experiences are recommended through luxurious bedding or curated collectables.
Geminis must balance their burgeoning social energies and desire for intellectual sanctuaries by choosing modular furniture solutions, allowing spaces to adapt fluidly to social gatherings or quiet time. As communication planet Mercury infuses inspiration this month, there’s no better time to revitalize spaces to encourage interaction. Cancers, inspired by a full moon illuminating communication zones, should evaluate how each home area conveys their emotional narrative. Defining distinct areas for different emotional experiences will be enhanced by intuitive additions of water elements, supporting emotional flow.
Leos, challenged by Venus’ retrograde, are impelled to find true beauty within rather than external showmanship. Focus on authentic creativity and daring color that resonate deeply with personal style rather than fleeting trends. Virgos, embracing Pisces’ influence, will find joy in softening rigid organizational systems. Incorporating organic elements into meticulous designs can create spaces that are both practical and aesthetically engaging. Libras are called to reassess how home environments support relationships, creating spaces primed for genuine connection and conversation, propelling design decisions that prioritize soulful interaction.
Scorpios, under the powerful guidance of Mercury and Pluto, should explore contrasts in textures and tones to invigorate their mysterious corners. This period favors incorporating dimensions that resonate with their soul rather than mere aesthetical delight. Sagittarians are urged to balance their expansive dreams with grounded realities, using creative energies in forming adaptable spaces that allow their wanderlust spirit to thrive even when static. Personal mementos and travel artifacts become focal points, sparking conversations and keeping their adventurous spirit vibrant.
For Capricorns, a careful blend of tradition and innovation is key, as Pluto and Mercury prompt a conscious move towards thoughtful modernization that marries timeless design with necessary updates. Creating spaces that cater both to ambitious aspirations and need for a personal retreat ensures a balance that enriches their living environment. Aquarians will thrive by infusing unexpected technological advancements into their homes, creating a haven that supports visionary ideas while maintaining a grounding presence. As eclipse season amplifies, assessing material belongings becomes crucial to ensure they truly support personal growth.
Pisces, under a significant cosmic spotlight, should craft sanctuaries that merge mystical allure with pragmatic functionality. Introducing elements like sheer drapery or strategic mirror placements can deepen the enchanting yet practical narrative of their home. With Venus’s retrograde asking which possessions truly resonate, it’s a time to clear spaces of anything that doesn’t contribute to the enchanting simplicity their spirit embodies.
Overall, March is a month of deep reassessment and transformation. As the cosmic energies urge us to delve inward and question what truly resonates, our living spaces become mirrors of our authentic selves. By taking time to reflect on what elements serve our genuine joy and values, we allow for meaningful change, aligning home environments with personal growth and true desires.
