What's happening in Aries season?
As the Sun enters Aries on March 20th and the spring equinox arrives, a new astrological year begins. Aries sparks passion and fresh starts, but with Venus and Mercury retrograde, it's a time to reflect before moving forward. What needs to be released to clear the way for new beginnings? Let’s ignite the season ahead.
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Welcoming Aries season: How to keep the spark of new beginnings alive
As the sun moves into Aries, a new astrological year begins, accompanied by spring equinox in the northern hemisphere. Fresh energy and green shoots are welcomed as we begin a tour of the zodiac once again. Are you ready to embrace the fire energy of Aries in your world? Let’s strike a match together….
The dynamic sign of Aries is ruled by warrior planet Mars, and brings our attention to themes of passion, excitement, courage, and assertiveness. All qualities that are helpful for starting afresh or beginning again. As nature wakes up, so do we, and Aries season can be wonderful for setting intentions and moving forwards.
At the same time as the sun moves into Aries this year, Venus and Mercury are retrograde in Aries, moving back towards Pisces. This suggests that as much as Aries season wants to propel us forward, (the season does include an Aries solar eclipse) it might be that there is something still needing to be reviewed and understood.
The question is - what is this season giving us the energy to review and ultimately leave behind, to start afresh? Part of our challenge may be to keep the spark of new beginnings alive, as we navigate change, ready for a clearer path…
Ways to welcome Aries energy:
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Consider where you’d like to welcome a fresh start: Which part of your life could use some Aries enthusiasm and fun? Journal about the new starts that are calling.
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Honour the element of fire: Light a candle on the day of the equinox and if you have an altar or sacred space, add a red candle to honour Mars energy.
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Reflect on tensions: How do you assert yourself in situations? Reflect on how you approach conflict and how you handle tension. Does it work for you?
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Boost your energy levels: When do you feel inspired? What gives you energy? It might be a creative or a physical activity that gives you a boost; make more time for this.
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Tune into solar eclipse energy: This season brings our first new moon and solar eclipse of the astrological year. A powerful moon for reflecting on new starts and the process we need to make them happen.
A new beginning…
During Aries season we will also see a major planetary shift taking place with the planet Neptune moving into Aries, another reason to stay cosmically conscious!
Journals at the ready…
One of the best ways to start working with the cosmos is to understand how planetary shifts show up in your world. This is just one way of tuning in. During Aries season you may wish to journal about, or note down, any important events, patterns or shifts that transpire around the following dates:
March 29th: Solar Eclipse in Aries
March: 30th Neptune enters Aries
April 7th: Mercury retrograde ends
April 12th / 13th: Full Moon in Libra/ Venus retrograde ends
April 15/ 16th: Mercury enters Aries
April 17th / 18th: Mars enters Leo
Wishing you a hopeful, creative Aries season.
With blessings,
Charlotte x
About Charlotte Lauren
Charlotte Lauren is a resident Astrologer for Moon Phase Studios providing regular insights in our newsletter about each New and Full Moon.
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She also provides the astrological data and written content for our Moon Calendars and 13 Moon Journals.
If you want to find out more about how you can attune to the moon you read more on our blog about New and Full Moon’s here.
Alternatively, you can find out more about Charlotte’s work as a Hellenistic Astrologer, via her Charlotte's website.
She weaves astrology with cyclical living to help illuminate a cosmically conscious path for her clients, offering birth chart readings and astro mentoring packages with a holistic approach.
Charlotte also hosts a free Facebook group for women who wish to work with the lunar cycle. You can follow her love of the cosmos on Instagram or Substack.
