New Planetary Patterns in the zodiac for March 2017. Mars enters Aries on March 1. The planet of Action and Results is strong in its own sign Aries, the sign of Initiative and Discovery. Venus begins a retrograde period on March 4. The planet of Romance and Agreement “going backwards” is good for Reconsidering Love, Reviewing Agreements, Reassessing Purchases. Retrograde Venus in mutual aspect with retrograde Jupiter puts emphasis on finding Truth by analyzing the Details. Mercury is conjunct Neptune, putting together the planet of Rational Decisions and the planet of Fantasy and Deception.