March Eclipses: Cancer

March contains two eclipses: a solar eclipse on March 8 and a lunar eclipse on March 23. Each sign responds to the eclipses slightly differently, but in general eclipses mark beginnings and endings, and often shed a new light on various aspects of our lives.

CANCER REACTIONS TO THE SOLAR & LUNAR ECLIPSES

CANCERS' SOLAR ECLIPSE: I'VE NEVER LOOKED AT IT LIKE THAT.

Cancer is an innovator, and your curiosity leads you to create some pretty damn impressive things. The March 8 solar eclipse is like a cartoon lightbulb over your head, going on when you have an idea. This eclipse is more philosophical for you, which you love obvi because that perfect combo of thinking and feeling is what makes you you. But the eclipse will challenge your perspective. It’s taking all of that internal vibing you do and looking outward. You’ll start to look at situations in a new way, shifting the way you think, learn and perceive.

CANCERS' LUNAR ECLIPSE: JUST HOLD ON, WE'RE GOING HOME.

Of the two March eclipses, you’re going to be most affected by the lunar eclipse on March 23. Your attention is going to be on matters relating to the home and property. You may have different opinions than other people, and find yourself battling for what you believe is right relating to domestic matters. Your Cancer intuition and sensitivity is going to be in high gear, as your direct your efforts away from work, and towards more personal needs.

PS: If anyone can weather the eclipse storm, it's you, Cancer. That tough shell serves you well. Rep your sign with a DEERDANA x Align Limited Edition Cancer pin.

March Eclipses: Gemini

March contains two eclipses: a solar eclipse on March 8 and a lunar eclipse on March 23. Each sign responds to the eclipses slightly differently, but in general eclipses mark beginnings and endings, and often shed a new light on various aspects of our lives.

GEMINI REACTIONS TO THE SOLAR & LUNAR ECLIPSES

GEMINI SOLAR ECLIPSE: WTF AM I DOING WITH MY LIFE?

Your career and professional life occupy your brain space on March 8’s solar eclipse. You’ve set out on your path...or have you? You’re looking at your career, your job, or perhaps your boss or mentor in a different light. This eclipse challenges you to examine your public persona - how you are as a colleague and as a leader. As eclipses bring us beginnings and endings, during this time you’ll embark on a new project or move to a new position, or you’ll finish one that you’ve been working on for probably too long now. Take the lessons of past projects and past jobs into your next journey.

GEMINI LUNAR ECLIPSE: FAMILY MATTERS.

As a Gemini, you work hard to satisfy your need for constant stimulation. There’s a million things going on, and you need to know about every. single. one of them. Sometimes in your quest to do it all, however, certain relationships get pushed to the wayside. The lunar eclipse on March 23 will force you to examine these dynamics, with an emphasis on your home and family. Interpersonal relationships will take center stage, and will add another dimension to your Tasmanian Devil lifestyle, forcing you to slow down and really take time to understand the needs of your loved ones.

PS: No one gets the importance of flare during intense times like you do, Gemini. Snag a DEERDANA x Align Limited Edition Gemini pin to add to your collection.

March Eclipses: Taurus

March contains two eclipses: a solar eclipse on March 8 and a lunar eclipse on March 23. Each sign responds to the eclipses slightly differently, but in general eclipses mark beginnings and endings, and often shed a new light on various aspects of our lives.

TAURUS REACTIONS TO THE SOLAR & LUNAR ECLIPSES

TAURUS' SOLAR ECLIPSE: I'M SORRY, YOU'VE BEEN CHOPPED.

Think about your relationships like an episode of Chopped. So maybe your friend underseasoned her salad in the appetizer round. Is that a fatal mistake? But then there’s that other friend who bled all over the plate AND forgot to include the gochujang ingredient in the entree round. Forget it - he had his chance, and now it’s time to chop him.

This eclipse is about friendships for you, Taurus. Are there some that deserve to be kindled and grown, or have they past their expiration date? Harness your energy toward developing the new friendships or the ~*special friendships*~ that are blossoming right before your eyes. Friendships nourish our souls, and this eclipse is getting all the way in there. You never turn your back, Taurus, so we know decisions doesn’t come lightly, but take the lessons of the eclipse to think about which friendships are giving your soul the luxurious treatment it deserves. You’ll know which ones are worth your while.

TAURUS' LUNAR ECLIPSE: WHAT IS TIME?

During the lunar eclipse in Libra on March 23, Taureans are forced to remove the rose-tinted glasses they love so very much. The lunar eclipse provides us with an opportunity to reset, and reconsider what is (and isn’t) working in our lives. Taureans, in particular, will be weighing their use of time. If your work and play (or, should we say, relaxation) ratio has been off, this eclipse will force you to come face-to-face with your time management capabilities. These themes will remain present until the lunar eclipse in September 2016 finally provides much needed solutions.

PS: Eclipses are intense, but you're always looking fabulous, Taurus. Weather the storm with a DEERDANA x Align Limited Edition Taurus pin. Show your bull pride.

March Eclipses: Aries

March contains two eclipses: a solar eclipse on March 8 and a lunar eclipse on March 23. Each sign responds to the eclipses slightly differently, but in general eclipses mark beginnings and endings, and often shed a new light on various aspects of our lives.

ARIES REACTIONS TO THE SOLAR & LUNAR ECLIPSES

ARIES' SOLAR ECLIPSE: ME, MYSELF, AND I.

What are all these….feelings? And why are they not disappearing after three minutes like they usually do? Prepare the Kleenex, the Netflix queue. It’s a sensitive time, and you’ll feel like taking some you time to rest, rejuvenate, and reflect. If you’ve been avoiding confronting some long-lost memory, this eclipse may help you address it, finally allowing you to put it to rest.

ARIES' LUNAR ECLIPSE: BUT WAIT, HOLD UP.

When the lunar eclipse hits on March 23, it’s going to affect Aries in a major way, inducing some much needed reflection.  Prepare to weigh the pros and cons of your personal interests and one-on-one relationships. Something is off-balance, and from now until the next September lunar eclipse, you’re going to be figuring out precisely what the issue is.

PS: It's your eclipse and you can cry if you want to. Or you can order a DEERDANA x Align limited edition Aries pin. 

From The Vault: Daria

From The Vault is a series in which we analyze classic TV & Film characters to determine their matching astrological sign.

High school has been equated to Certified Hell for generations, but starting in 1997 angst-ridden teenagers had the opportunity to matriculate with Daria Morgendorffer by their side. The eponymous character of the MTV animated series was sardonic, clever and most importantly over it. Who can't relate to that?

Daria Morgendorffer: Virgo

With her penchant for being deeply critical of her peers and the structures of society, Daria is likely to be a Virgo. These earth signs are intelligent creatures who typically thrive on a healthy dosage of solitude. Virgos have high expectations for those around them (and just as often themselves), which aligns with how Daria considers everyone at Lawndale High, with the exception of Jane Lane, to be idiots.

Quinn Mordgendorffer: Pisces

Daria's younger sister Quinn is often unfairly judged as vapid and vain. Sure, she's cute, popular and the most sought after girl at Lawndale High...but she's so much more than that! Quinn has a Piscean deepness that she hides well for fear of besmirching her reputation, but as the series progresses, she realizes that wants more than what the proverbial "cool kids" can offer her. She has a tenderness about her, and despite what her sister thinks, is driven by a higher purpose.  

Jane Lane: Sagittarius 

As Daria's BFF and fellow misanthrope, Jane adds a bit of a philosophical flair to her snarky yet lively persona. She loves her freedom and leads her life with little to no interference from her parents, often serving as the driving force that gets Daria out of the house and into the world. With her easy-going attitude as well as her ability to make friends and fit in when she wants to (she's more aware of social graces than Daria will ever be), Jane is most likely a top candidate for the fire sign Sagittarius.

Trent Lane: Libra

Jane's older brother and the not-so-secret object of Daria's affection, Trent, is the Libra of the Daria universe. Librans are ruled by Venus--the planet of art, love and luxury--and Trent is often seen devoting himself to his band Mystik Spiral or sleeping. He's incredibly laid-back (re: lazy) and somewhat unreliable, but at times pulls through and serves as a mediator between Jane and Daria. In typical Libra fashion, Trent is kind, likable and above all, well-rested.

Bachelor Recap: A Sweet, Suite Fantasy but Jamaican Me Crazy, Ben

This week on The Bachelor was the episode we've all been shamelessly waiting for: Fantasy Suite week!!! Ben and the 3 women left (Caila, Lauren, Jojo) were in Jamaica soaking up the sun and Ben's attention. Final 3 / Fantasy Suite (FS) week is always an intense one for a lot of reasons. Is he gonna go to the FS with all of the women? Are all 3 women going to accept his invite—well, it's really Chris Harrison's—to the FS? How does one even emotionally prepare to go on a date and spend the night with one woman and then immediately leave to go on a date to repeat the same thing just with a different woman? Ben's definitely gotta have a lot of emotional stability.

Jamaica.

Just like Ben's hometown of Warsaw, Indiana is the "orthopedic capital of the world", it needs to be noted that the women are staying at the Sandals Resort. Just take a moment to reminisce on all of the great Sandals commercials we always saw as kids. It would be interesting to see how much money Sandals threw at ABC for that promotion. The best Sandals highlight: the aptly named "Romeo & Juliet" fantasy suite, except I would hope that Ben's ending with whoever he picks is a little happier than the ending of "for never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo".

Ben & his dates

Ben and the 3 women left are all pretty boring. Caila smiles nonstop and it's annoying because even when she talks about things that are serious and make her sad, she still has an infantile look on her face. Lauren is all about being in love with Ben, but she says everything in the most monotone voice ever. Jojo is actually the best of the 3 because she's real and that's what Ben seems to like about her a lot. 

We knew this wasn't going to end well for Caila from the beginning because Ben and Caila's date was pretty awkward from the get-go. They didn't talk a lot and Ben didn't seem that into it, either. He was ready to get straight to the FS and just hook up with Caila. Caila did profess her love and Ben smiled and made out her with her. Caila was all "I can tell from his eyes and his breath that he loves me". Well, sorry Caila.

Lauren and Ben actually had a really cute date saving some sea turtles. The turtles were so adorable and it was awesome that they get to help grow the sea turtle population. Then, Ben got vulnerable and told Lauren that she "is too good for him" and Lauren was like "No, Ben! You're too good for me." They had a back & forth thing and she told him she loved him and then BEN BROKE BACHELOR RULES AND TOLD HER HE LOVED HER TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So we've been waiting all season for that moment. Lauren has clearly been Ben's favorite the entire time, but it definitely felt and looked real when he said he felt the same. It wouldn't be an episode of The Bachelor though without some good drama.

Cue Jojo's date. They go to a waterfall and Jojo tells Ben super early into the date that she loves him. Good for her! Ben TELLS JOJO HE LOVES HER!!! Ugh, Ben. Was it scripted though???? Does he mean it????? Jojo's reaction was the best when he responded: "What????" Definitely a season highlight. Ben and Jojo have a (presumably) great night in the fantasy suite and they're all happy.

Caila shows up the next day to surprise Ben, which never bodes well for any Bachelor or Bachelorette contestant. Ben knew he was gonna dump Caila, but she made it easier for him. She also showed up wearing a tie-dye sports bra crop top and a weird black skirt. Thanks for showing off your abs, Caila. The top was very 90s chic. Caila did a good thing though and called Ben out on essentially whether or not he kept her around just to sleep with her. Ben said no, but Caila cried a lot and went home.

Rose ceremony: Jojo and Lauren both got roses obviously, but then there was the world's most awkward group hug ever and it was extremely cringeworthy. Now we have to wait 2 weeks to see who Ben picks!

What does this all mean for Ben as a Pisces?

Ben is a Pisces-Aries cusp, so his emotions are all over the place. He's an interesting mix of dominant and intimate and emotional and stoic. As mentioned in last week's Bachelor recap, Ben's heart is swimming in two very different directions, just like the Pisces symbol.

Pisces are extremely intimate and also really vulnerable. Ben kept the two women around he could be the most vulnerable with. He's always been open with Lauren and he keeps on saying that he "feels like he's the most himself" around Jojo. Pisces also love finding people he can rely on, and that's been another mantra of Ben's this season. Lauren and Jojo are his two reliable women he can seek for comfort and happiness. All of Ben's lovey-dovey emotional moments are stemmed in his Pisces background. Not many other signs express emotion, communication, and intimacy quite like Pisces.

Aries and Pisces have such different approaches to life, which makes this cusp so fascinating. Ben's emotions get the best of him sometimes, but the Aries in him comes out when he needs to face tough decisions. Like a good ram, he dives head-on into the situation at hand and deals with it, no matter how tough. He's sent a decent amount of people home before a rose ceremony this season: Jubilee, Leah, Caila. He knows it's going to be hard, but Ben is aggressive enough to realize what and who he wants, so he does what needs to be done.

Ben has a tough decision ahead of him, but it wouldn't be a fantastic Bachelor finale without tons of tears and an overly gaudy Neil Lane engagement ring.