The Sun is now in Aries; the archetype of the pioneer, daredevil, and warrior. Aries season marks the start of the astrological new year and spring equinox.

Ruled by Mars, the planet of war, which represents our courage, drive, and assertiveness, this season invites us to take up space, go after what we want with boldness, and claim it.

Aries is our primal knowing that we have the right to exist, that we can overcome any obstacle, and that we have the power to shape our life. Aries’ evolutionary goal is to claim the  right use of assertiveness. It is by choosing to combat fear and taking the right risks that Aries develops courage.

Aries is associated with the 1st house (of personal identity, autonomy, self-actualization) and is a cardinal sign which means that for the sign of the ram, having a sharp sense of one’s identity and direction in life is fuel for the warrior. When Aries knows what it desires to attain, it goes after it with boldness, fierceness, and the knowing that it deserves to rightfully hold what it desires.

Aries season serves as a reminder that we have the ability to be brave, bold, and courageous. All it takes is intentionality, determination, and action to bring our desires and creations to life.

Aries (season) is here to teach us that courage is earned. The quote “feel the fear and do it anyway” — that’s Aries. Aries (season) gifts us the wisdom that we are fully capable of facing our fears and overcoming our doubts. It’s through intentionally challenging ourselves by taking the right risks and adventures that we stoke the inner flame that is courage. This is where growth and transformation lie.

Aries season themes for your rising sign:

Aries (1st house): self-actualization, personal style, autonomy

Taurus (12th house): spirituality, solitude, transcendence

Gemini (11th house): dreams, goals, alliances/networks

Cancer (10th): career, mission, public role

Leo (9th house): higher education, travel, belief systems

Virgo (8th house): instinctual bonding, transformation, shared resources

Libra (7th house):  intimacy, equal relationships, compromise

Scorpio (6th house): service, meaningful work, health & daily routines

Sagittarius (5th house): creativity, pleasure/joy, romance

Capricorn (4th house): inner self, home, family/roots

Aquarius (3rd house): communication, voice, learning

Pisces (2nd house): personal resources, money, self-worth

Transits

March 21: New Moon in Aries

March 23: Pluto enters Aquarius

March 25: Mars enters Cancer

April 3: Mercury enters Taurus

April 5: Full Moon in Libra

April 10: Venus enters Gemini

April 19: New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries