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Mercury Retrograde Meets the Rabbit: Your Complete Guide to Thriving This March

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March ushers in Rabbit Month, where quiet power and strategic moves will win the day. The rabbit's diplomatic energy brings networking opportunities and hidden alliances while warning against over-promising and under-delivering.

• Ji Mao month blends nurturing Yin Earth with the rabbit's strategic energy
• March requires refinement, patience and strategic positioning rather than aggression
• Diplomacy becomes your greatest tool as people grow more sensitive
• Strategic growth means refining plans and securing resources before taking bold action
• Wealth luck strengthens with long-term approaches, not quick wins
• Skill-building flourishes under rabbit's wood energy
• Avoid impulsive decisions, hasty agreements and emotional spending
• Mercury retrograde (March 15-April 7) brings communication mishaps and tech glitches
• Use retrograde energy for reflection and revising strategies
• East sector activates growth and strategic alliances
• Southeast powers wealth creation and futuristic thinking
• Different Chinese zodiac animals face unique challenges and opportunities
• Success comes from playing the long game and cultivating patience

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QiPro Sam:

Well, hello, my lovely listeners. It's time for the March Feng Shui and Astrology forecast, where quiet, power and strategic moves will win the day, because this month is Rabbit Month and the rabbit's influence can bring opportunities for networking, negotiation and even hidden alliances, but it also warns of over-promising and under-delivering. So the question really is which path is yours? I just want to give people a place to go to get information. I want them to enjoy learning about Qi and how it's easy to learn about it and affect change in your own life. So Qi Pro is here for the curious seekers and for the professionals looking to get ahead. It's the bottom line. I want to empower people with information, because the one thing that can't be taken from you is your knowledge. And there it is, my friends, my most famous and lovable sentence the one thing that cannot be taken away from you is your knowledge. Always remember that you are the lead character in your story and it's up to you to gather information that helps you make positive changes every day, every week, every month, every year. And that's what I'm here for, all right? Well, today we're actually talking about March. So first of all, I'm going to explain that March is something called Ji Mao. It's a blend of Yin Earth and the, the rabbit's energy, because Ji is yin earth and it's nurturing, grounded and steady. It's like rich soil that supports growth, but only if cultivated properly. Mao, our lovely rabbit, is diplomatic, strategic and sensitive, yet capable of surprising resilience and ambition. Yes, a lot hidden in that little cute rabbit, more than chocolate Easter eggs, let me tell you. Well, I would say that this month, expect to push towards refinement, patience and strategic positioning rather than aggressive action. Now, we've seen a lot of aggression the last little while. Now it's got to be strategy. The chess game is afoot and everyone's moving around the same board. Think of it as tending to your garden before planting seeds. If I go back to the G Earth part, right, march asks you to prepare wisely for what's ahead. Now, if you're wondering OK, so what's March going to show us, sam? What will it reveal? Well, quite a bit, actually, because March is going to test how well you balance ambition with adaptability. You see, the rabbit's influence can bring opportunities for networking, negotiation and even hidden alliances. But it also warns of that over-promising and under-delivering, and this is where you've got to be oh so careful. It's not about bluffing, this isn't a game. This is actually over-promising and under-delivering. So forget the world stage for a second. Just think of your world and make sure that you are not over-promising and under-delivering. Flip those around. Under-promise over deliver. Okay.

QiPro Sam:

If you find that you've been too rigid or feel that you've been too rigid, you'll feel a nudge to be more flexible this month. If you've been too passive, you're going to be reminded that small, consistent steps create long term success. Now remember, for those of you that have done your annual updates with me, I have been drilling this home a lot. February gave you your Snapchat. It gave you a glimpse into what the year could be. That was like a slideshow. You got to sit back and watch. Now you're starting to play out all those slides that were shown you. This is the long-term part. These are the consistent steps.

QiPro Sam:

You're going to find that people will be far more sensitive this month, so diplomacy is your greatest tool. Direct confrontation won't serve you. Instead, focus on crafting win-win situations and reading between the lines. It's quite an art. Now, if I think about it, what is it I want you to do this month? What are your best actions? Well, let me list them for you.

QiPro Sam:

Strategic growth Okay. Use this time to refine your plans, build connections and secure resources before taking bold action. There is a sense of really being prepared here. You can't just go full tilt and run blindly forward. It's not going to work, not this month. I want you to refine your communication. Words hold power any day of the week, but particularly so this month. Choose them carefully to avoid misunderstandings. I also ask you to be very smart with your money. Okay, wealth luck is strong this month if you take a long-term approach. There is no short-term quick wins here. Right now. It's just not in the cards for any of us. Slow investments, saving strategies and future-proofing your finances will bring rewards. So you kind of have to look past this month right now.

QiPro Sam:

Another one I would like you to work on is skill building. This is a fantastic time to learn, research and develop expertise. Whenever the rabbit steps to a table, it brings a wood energy with it, and this is always good for education. So that's a very good fit. And if we put think of well, if we remember that, the fact that it's gmail, there's that nurturing yin earth there, it's definitely a time to develop things, to nurture skills that maybe you didn't think you have, maybe you don't think they're important? Well, guess what they are. So, nurture them and bring them to the surface. Anything you refine now will pay off later. Yes, yes, yes, I know you keep hearing me say the word later. Get used to it. It's where we're at right now.

QiPro Sam:

There's no short-term fix here, but that's not a bad thing. You want long-term sustainable wealth, not short flash-in-the-pan stuff. Okay, so we've talked about what things are good. What do I want you to avoid in March? Well, impulsive decisions. I'm sorry I have to laugh as I say this, because if you know me, you know that I am a very logical thinker. I will back engineer things till the cows come home, but my impulses can get the better of me, although I've learned to embrace that and I go with my impulses. But I've got to be honest. This is not the month to do that, so just slow it down. Okay, I've got to be honest. This is not the month to do that, so just slow it down. Okay, don't do as I do. Do as I'm saying this month.

QiPro Sam:

You see, the rabbit may tempt you into hasty agreements or emotional spending. Okay, I forgot. I forgot I'd noted this. I just bought the craziest pair of jeans yesterday that I think are just bloody fantastic, and I said to. So I was describing them to someone today and I said, look, I'd finished. You know like 27 updates and I was exhausted, so I thought I'd have a little celebration.

QiPro Sam:

I went out shopping and I found this really crazy pair of jeans that are just well, they're totally fun, they're totally funky and fun and I love them, but they're not everyone's cup of tea and it definitely was an impulsive spend and it definitely wasn't a cheap pair of jeans. But that's my impulsivity. Um, full on there, okay, but um the the part that's important if I get, if I become serious again here, is hasty agreements. So again, I've got to give you me as an example, because I don't know your, what's particularly going on in your world, right? So hasty agreements.

QiPro Sam:

So I've got some things on the table this month and I will be making decisions on whose agreement I want to sign and what it is I want to do. And I'm taking my time. I'm really. I slowed everything down, I cleared the deck so I can go travel to have some meetings, and I've really looked at it like it's okay, I'm not going to push this. I'm not going to force this, I'm actually just going to be open. We're going to begin discussions, and if those discussions take weeks, I am fine with that. In fact, I want them to. I don't want any hasty agreements. I'm going to make sure that the one I choose is the one that works for me and works for the other person offering it to me as well. I understand that it's always a two-way street, but what I want you to hear from this is be careful, right of those emotional spending and hasty agreements. Okay.

QiPro Sam:

The other one we've already touched on is overextending yourself. The energy of Gmail can make you want to say yes to everything. Please be selective with your commitments. It's not the month to overextend. It's an exciting month. It's spring month. Everything's growing. You know so many things are happening. I love it, but let's be careful here and just take it all with a pinch of salt and pace yourself here. Now there will be some tense. I don't want to use the word arguments. I'm going to use the word arguments. So, with heightened emotions in the air, trying to prove a point could lead to unnecessary drama. Read the room before you engage. Okay, I cannot say that enough. Read the room before you engage and really think about what it is you're engaging with, because there's something else in play that I haven't mentioned yet and, for those of you that follow me, you know what's coming.

QiPro Sam:

Yes, mercury retrograde is in the house Now. Technically, it's March 15th to April 7th. However, we're already in it because there's a buffer zone a bit before and a bit after. So Mercury retrograde in case you're not really familiar with what it is, it's not the end of the world, but it is a problematic time, or can be, if you don't approach it right. So let's talk about how you can approach it. So Mercury retrograde is the celestial curveball that makes texts go missing, emails misfire and plans unravel, just when you thought you had everything under control. I love that. Just when you thought you had everything under control. No, you. Just when you thought you had everything under control. No, you don't.

QiPro Sam:

From March 15th to April 7th, mercury will be in full rewind mode, stirring up communication mishaps, tech glitches and frustrating delays. It's not for the faint of heart, that's for sure, but rest assured, it happens every year, two or three, sometimes, I think, sometimes four, but usually three times a year. So you can live with this. It's fine, but what does it mean to you. What does it mean for you? Well, primarily delays and miscommunication. That's the biggest part. So expect misunderstandings, missed details and last minute changes. Double check contracts Interesting because I already mentioned about that before. Right, I talked about agreements and stuff. So double check contracts, double check your travel plans and double check important conversations. Assume that what's being said may not be what's actually meant. It's not a case of looking at someone and thinking that they're lying. That's not it, no, no, no, no, no. It's misunderstanding.

QiPro Sam:

So if you have to ask more questions this month to clarify something, do so. You don't have to be annoying when you do it. You don't have to pee people off when you do it. Just if you don't understand something, ask the question. Could you please explain that again? Could you please show me in paragraph seven what that actually refers to? Could you please help me understand what my role is here? Whatever it is you're doing, ask the bloody question, because they will answer you. But if you don't ask the question, you might go off on the wrong tangent.

QiPro Sam:

All right, so what else have we got? Well, technology troubles. This one is famous in Mercury Retrograde. This is phones freezing emails not sending software updates, crashing. If it's tech related. Back it up and be patient, my friend.

QiPro Sam:

This is not the time to make major gadget purchases or launch new digital products. Why? Well, because I said so. Okay, serious sound back. Why, obviously, the world does not stop during Mercury retrograde. Companies launch products. Things happen all the time because they've got timelines they have to work with, they've got plans they've made and they may not believe in Mercury retrograde. That's fine, they don't have to. I'm asking you to because it matters.

QiPro Sam:

In Mercury retrograde, things want to go backwards. It is a rewind moment, so it just means it's harder to move forward. So why go against the flow? Why not sit it out for 30 days and then order your new phone, get your new laptop, do all the things you need to do? Because when you do these technology updates and technology things in Mercury retrograde, it just means sometimes you have some challenges. You'll deal with them, you'll get over them, but you're going to have some challenges. And you know what I say. Avoid it, all right. What else have we got? Well, introspective vibes. This one I love. Ok, because Mercury retrograde isn't all bad. Ok, it's a powerful time for reflection, review and revisiting unfinished business.

QiPro Sam:

Instead of charging ahead, use this period to revise, refine and reconsider your strategies. That's how I want you to use Mercury Retrograde. It's how I use Mercury Retrograde. I always plan a bit of time when the retrogrades come in, to have some quiet time to actually think, not to pick at an old wound, not to pick a scab, not to go oh, if only I hadn't done this. Or if only I hadn't done that. No, no, no. My history is my history. But I use Mercury retrograde to think about my history and think okay, you did that with this person or this situation, are you you know? Would you do it that way again, sam, or would you do it a little differently next time? I just reflect on things and I learn from them, and that's a really good way to use Mercury retrograde.

QiPro Sam:

What I would say do is, you know, to avoid big launches, big company launches. So new ventures, contracts and major commitments are best delayed until after April 7th. If you must move forward with something, triple check the details and expect revisions down the road. You can look for a yay day on my calendar to see when is a good time for that. So do check that on chi-prosamcom. We have a chi calendar. Look for a yay day. That is a very generically good day, so I can't guarantee it's the greatest day for you, but I choose them for days when the energy is predominantly good. So if you have to do something, use one of those days, okay.

QiPro Sam:

So how exactly do you work with this Mercury retrograde energy? Well, like I said, you reassess past choices. Mercury retrograde energy. Well, like I said, you reassess past choices. Mercury retrograde supports reflection. So go back over plans and make necessary improvements. Reconnect with old contacts. People from your past may resurface. Some will bring unfinished business, while others may offer new opportunities. You see, not everything will go backwards. He just said that other people from your past could offer new opportunities. They're just connected with the past. Slow down and stay flexible. That's a massive one for retrograde. Rushing will only lead to mistakes. Take your time, breathe and roll with the retrograde. By working with Mercury retrograde instead of fighting it, you can turn delays into opportunities for better planning and deeper insights. So back up your data, choose your words wisely and embrace the cosmic slowdown, and there you have it.

QiPro Sam:

All right, I'd like to move into some feng shui, and then we're going to talk about some astrology, but let's start with feng shui. So I want you to remember that feng shui is the energetic wi-fi you're constantly connected to. It affects everything from your productivity to your relationships. So let's tap into the best frequencies this March month. Now I'm going to give you two beneficial areas and two not so beneficial areas and yes, in case you're being a smart aleck, I know there's eight areas, but we're just going to touch on two of the good ones and two not so good. Okay, because we're not doing a whole evaluation of your home here. So in the East, this is where growth, energy, opportunity and strategic alliances will flourish. If you need collaborations or networking opportunities, work from here. So look at where the East is, in your home, in your office, in your condo, and that's a place to work on your laptop, maybe your notebook, maybe make some calls, because it's a very growth-orientated energy there and you can tap into it.

QiPro Sam:

A second good area is the Southeast. Funnily enough, this is amazing for wealth creation and futuristic thinking. Ooh, love that one. Futuristic thinking. Ooh, lovely Brainstorm here if you're launching projects or making financial decisions. So the southeast again. Find out where it is. It's great for having conversations, it's great for making notes, it's great for planning. It's about future wealth creation as well. I love that one. Okay.

QiPro Sam:

So if I gave you two good ones, what are the two not so good ones? Well, first one North. This is kind of the arguments sector this month. So avoid holding important discussions or negotiations in the North. Okay, it's not rocket science, just don't have conversations there. Pick one of the other good areas I just gave you. The other area, interestingly enough, is opposing the north is the south. This is a bit of a power struggle zone. If you're dealing with leadership issues, corporate matters or team conflicts, avoid using this space for decision making because they will kind of rebel against the leadership. So don't do it Now. I do understand that you might not be able to avoid these areas or use them, and I get that. So just be mindful of your approach and try to use the good ones and downplay the bad ones.

QiPro Sam:

So let's move on to some astrology. It's my favorite area. I do love astrology. Let's have a look at an astrology forecast for the month of March. Now, if you don't have your Chinese astrology chart, just head over to qiprosamcom and you'll see the astrology calculators. Click on there, play around and you can get your day master chart. I think is the one. I would recommend you use and take a screen, grab a picture, whatever you like, so that you have the animals in your birth chart. That's what we're talking about here. Your birth chart, your birth date, is made up of elements and animals and for the interaction for the month, the emotions and all things going on, we're looking at the animals here. So have a look at your birth chart. Do you have a ro in your birth chart? Are you born year, month, day or hour of the rooster? Okay, if you are, you are clashed this month, so march can feel like a bit of a push and pull between your goals and your external obstacles.

QiPro Sam:

This is a wood v's metal clash which brings sharp criticisms, unexpected disruptions and possible reputation challenges. How do you handle this? Well, keep your communication clear and avoid perfectionism. That, I think, is a secret, because keeping communication clear is on the table for everyone. Right? It's mercury. Retrograde Perfectionism. There's your thing. Avoid it, please. It's not all it's cracked up to be. Not everyone operates at your level of detail, and if you demand that they do, you are creating an issue for yourself. It's not a self-penalty, but it's almost like that, so don't do it. Now, what I will say about clash is, yes, technically the word. You know it's things clashing, but I like what a clash does. It usually brings change forward. So don't run away from any of what I'm going to share here, but especially don't run away from a clash. It's not actually bad.

QiPro Sam:

Now have a look in your chart.

QiPro Sam:

Do you have a dragon? Okay, in your year, month, day or hour, do you have a dragon? Well, dragons may feel like they're being led in circles. This month, the rabbit dragon harm which is what it is often results in overpromising or disillusionment, expect shifting expectations and people backing out of commitments. So this one might really pee you off.

QiPro Sam:

If you're a dragon and I'm going to put my hand up here I have a dragon in my chart and it's in a part of my chart that relates to career. So I know and I already shared with you, because I love to share everything, I already shared with you that I'm looking at agreements, I'm looking at a, something that's being offered to me. So I am well aware that both the things on the table may not come to fruition. I'm not fearful of it, I'm not running away from it, I'm not frantically trying to keep them on the table. I'm letting them be, and I understand that if I let go of the outcome, it will work out. But if I focus on trying to make this happen, it will not and I suspect the people will back out. So how do you handle this if you have a dragon too? Well, double check those agreements and don't rely too much on verbal assurances. Kind of stand on your own two feet as well. Don't put your eggs all in someone else's basket. Keep a few in yours so you can make something with them. Okay, it's not terrible, but it is there Now.

QiPro Sam:

Do you have a rat in your birth chart? Year, month, day or hour? So if you have a rat in your chart, march brings an internal struggle. It's a self penalty. It's about overthinking self-doubt and being your own worst enemy. That doesn't sound good, does it? It's also a time when you can make your own problem, probably because you're overthinking, self-doubting yourself and being your own worst enemy. Sorry, had to throw that in there because it's true. And no, I don't have a rat in my chart, so I can be extra cheeky on this one. So how do you handle that this month? Well, you recognize where you're being too critical of yourself. Small mistakes aren't failures, learn and move on. For God's sake, it's as simple as that.

QiPro Sam:

Now, do you have a horse in your birth chart, year, month, day or hour? I've got to put my hand up again. I have one of those. Well, this one's tricky. The rabbit and the horse create a destruction pattern, which means emotional highs and lows and potential burnout from moving too fast. Now, this is interesting because the horse, traditionally, is always a fast moving energy, and I can tell you that it is because I've got in my chart and the rabbit is different. It's almost like the rabbit plays a game with the horse and likes to mess things up. So what do you do when this comes into play this month? Well, you slow down and you balance impulsiveness with strategy. Quick decisions may lead to avoidable setbacks.

QiPro Sam:

So I think what I want to say at this point is the words that I use for you in Chinese astrology are the words that we use the destructions, the harms, the clashes, the penalties. These are actual, real words, but you do need to read between the lines. Okay, I like to give you the words that are used, but I'm the first person to put my hand up and say read between the bloody lines. It's not always as bad as it looks, and usually this energy is coming forwards for you. Actually, I'm going to take the word. Usually this energy is coming forward for you, not to you, not to hurt you, not to do something bad. It's coming forward to push you. Sometimes we've got to destroy something to build it better. Sometimes we have to clash something to redo it. So always approach the astrology reading when I share all these things with a positive mindset because, well, for one thing, these are going to occur. Whether you believe me or not, this is going to occur. So how you put your mind to that, how you handle it, is up to you and will define how you come through it. So choose to come through everything with flying colours.

QiPro Sam:

So I've got one more to talk about, and that is the dog. So do you have a dog in the year, month, day or hour? I kind of wish I had one, but I don't have a dog in my birth chart. The reason I say that is because dogs get a secret boost this month. This hidden combination with the rabbit means quiet support from unexpected sources. I likey. So how do you handle such fun? Well, keep your ears open for insider info, but don't rush into action yet. Just position yourself strategically. So, even though it's a combination, even though those of you with the dog is combining with the month, which is a good thing you still need to be strategic.

QiPro Sam:

Okay, so we've talked about basic March, we've talked about Feng Shui, we've talked about astrology. I want to give you some simple tips as we close out here, of how you can be successful this month of March. So play the long game. This is a setup month. Okay, it's a setup month. What you refine now will determine your success later. No quick fixes here. Long game, please. Long game. Cultivate patience. Not everything will move at your desired pace, but slow and steady wins this race. Strengthen your connections.

QiPro Sam:

March is all about alliances and collaborations. Even if you don't have a dog in your chart, it's about alliances and collaborations. Who you align with now will shape the months ahead. Mind your words right. Be diplomatic and strategic in communication. People are more sensitive this month and you can thank bloody Mercury retrograde for that, but it was already in play with the March month anyway. So it's like a double double.

QiPro Sam:

And last but not least, listen to your intuition. Now, this is something I have actually spoken to in the many, many annual updates that I've just been completing, because that's partly to do with the snake year, where this one's coming from. We are peeling off layers of ourselves and removing what no longer serves us, just like a snake shedding her skin. So I need you to go in Now. The rabbit isn't a snake. The rabbit does not shed its skin the same way. It's a different thing, but we are in the snake year. So this, not combination, this connection with this month and the year is to listen to your intuition, listen in the rabbit. Energy enhances instincts. Trust them, especially in business and relationships.

QiPro Sam:

March is all about positioning yourself wisely. Use this month to prepare, refine and relationships. March is all about positioning yourself wisely. Use this month to prepare, refine and align. The opportunities are here. All you have to do is make your move. So move All right, there you go. You've got everything you need for a fantastic March. Now, if you need me, come find me. And if you're looking for your astrology forecast for 2025, your personal annual update, I am now taking new submissions because I'm caught up with the pre-VIP books and then the early year books and I'm ready and open for more. So come find me, go to cheaposamcom and order your Chinese astrology forecast for 2025. There is so much that I can't wait to share with you.