Sagittarius Monthly Horoscope March 2009 | Astrology Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

(Nov 21 - Dec 21)

You're so agreeable to others' somewhat ridiculous demands early this month that you might promise yourself into a corner. Before agreeing to anything, think about what is being asked of you. Then think about the foot-long list of tasks already pending. If you say 'yes,' you're kidding yourself. If you agree that, yes, you might be able to get such-and-such accomplished a couple months from now, that sounds slightly more realistic. Just draw the line, hire a clone or learn to work 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It's your choice, but 'draw the line' is the only viable answer. If you lose business but keep your sanity, you made a smart decision. Get it?

Venus moves retro in your creative sector until mid April, strongly suggesting that a long-term project should be ready for review mid April. Until then, you're a junkyard dog, working the day and night shift. Get used to it, make peace with it, and understand that it's a temporary struggle - not a permanent one. The other thing to remember is that most of you are birthing a labor of love. Something you've dreamt of doing is finally happening. There is no room for kvetching. This is truly a moment of deep gratitude and joy, even if you barely have time to express it.

The 8th demands clarity. Something you say or write goes whoosh right over others' fuzzy little heads. They don't understand. There is no point in getting angry or blaming them for your lack of clarity. Back up, rephrase and try again. (Sure you're under the gun. But think about it: who isn't at the moment?) The 10th brings a career-oriented Full Moon. This brilliant lunation spills over and blesses the next several days with splashes of excitement, pride and accomplishment. You achieve an important milestone, suggesting that you're halfway through or almost finished with a project.

The 18th is annoying. Personal and professional demands compete and conflict, providing a source of annoyance, anger and rebellion. When you feel forced to submit to anything that seems wrong or unfair, you can be contumacious to the extreme. You bounce back in a more buoyant state of mind on the 19th. This positive mindset, minus all the grumpy, impatient nonsense prevails through the 22nd.

The 23rd might include yet another showdown between you and someone who attempts to control or dominate you. As you know, the only person that successfully dominates you is you. No one else has the perseverance or determination to wear you down. Many have tried, but they all eventually wear out and give up. You outlast them every time.

The 25th and 26th are social, creative and pretty hilarious, actually. The 27th is a buffet of varying moods that ends on a pleasant, forgiving note. You wrap up the month feeling more alive and productive than you have in years.

Monthly touchstone: Fire Opal.