Celebrate the Aries in Your Life

Spring has sprung, the weather is warming up, and nature is showing signs of life again - welcome to Aries season! Aries ushers in the changing of the seasons on the spring equinox every year, making it a cardinal sign, and it is also a fire sign and the first in the zodiac. Cardinal signs are our initiators and go-getters, and Aries, ruled by Mars, the planet of action, definitely falls under this category. You can therefore expect someone with this sun and/or rising sign to be energetic, assertive, and courageous. Once an Aries knows what they want, they aren’t afraid to take the initiative to get there, and they make excellent leaders as a result - if not a bit bossy at times. They can also be impatient, impulsive, and short-tempered, but once they get it out of their system through a healthy physical outlet of some sort, they can quickly bounce back to their dynamic selves. Anything from running a mile to punching a pillow and pretending that it’s their irritating coworker actually helps them process in a healthy way (you know, instead of actually punching their irritating coworker…). Their willingness to take action also makes them excellent problem solvers who are adept at tackling challenges in the moment, so you can usually count on Aries for help in a crisis.

Help celebrate the Aries in your life by planning a fun activity that gets their adrenaline going - a trip to a rage room where they can just let it all out comes to mind. Go-karting, axe throwing, ziplining, paintball, and kayaking are all great ideas. If they’re into nature, going on a hike with a view worthy of the trek could be the breath of fresh air they need. If they’re impulsive, perhaps a spontaneous road trip out of town is in order. Getting them VIP concert tickets, taking them to see their favorite team play (if they’re into sports), or a birthday dinner or even a surprise party where they’re the center of attention will go over well, as they enjoy a main character moment. Appeal to their competitive side with a game night tournament with a worthwhile prize. Or, if they’ve been wanting to try a new experience, anything action-oriented or exciting will float their boat; think along the lines of a pole or dance class, cooking class, or something random and edgy like skydiving or stunt driving. Are they more on the chill side? Some Aries just want a quiet drinks-and-dinner hang at their favorite restaurant, or even a solo day where no one is pestering them.

As far as gifts are concerned, all zodiac signs are associated with different areas of the body, and Aries rules the head and eyes. If they’re a hat person, get them headwear you know they’ll love, or those vintage Ray Ban glasses that have been sitting in their Ebay cart. ASMR head spas are becoming popular, so maybe book them for a service at one of these places. A fancy scalp massage that feels exclusive will put that pep back in their step. Aries are also known to enjoy a customized gift - a name necklace, something personalized, or anything that says “you’re that bitch” is something they’ll love. If they’re active, maybe some workout gear, a fitness tracker, or anything performance-based should go over well. Perhaps they’re more on the ambitious side, so maybe a planner or something to keep their goals and appointments organized is the way to go. Anything bold, sexy, and slightly unhinged that matches their “I do what I want” energy will be unforgettable. However, again, sometimes an experience is preferred over objects, so those aforementioned tickets or spontaneous getaway trip might be their preferred present. Aries also love self-discovery and will try anything once, so if they’ve never gotten an astrology or tarot reading, that could be an exciting experience for them, too!

Aries Season Horoscopes

Aries season began on March 20th this year, not only marking the seasonal turning point in the year from winter to spring, but the day Mercury finally stations direct in Pisces. The lingering mental fog finally lifts, and we will feel our ability to think clearly returning as we move through the post-retrograde shadow phase until April 9th. On March 30, Venus entered Taurus, the sign of its rulership, so our aesthetics, relationships, and values will become grounded by physically embodying sensuality and pleasure as it moves through this slower-paced earth sign. This helps balance out some of the more fast-paced, Martian energy found in Aries season.

On April 1st, the full moon in Libra arrives at 9:11 PM CST. Partnerships, contracts, and commitments are all in the spotlight right now, causing you to ask yourself if you’re getting what you’re giving regarding those in whatever area of life this is hitting in your chart. On April 9th, not only are we ending the post-Mercury retrograde shadow phase, but Mars enters Aries, the sign of its rulership. This means that both Venus and Mars will be domicile (in their home signs), so desire and action are aligned in a harmonious and productive way, and your courage and confidence receive a boost. To add to the fiery mix, Mercury enters Aries on April 14th, giving our words and ideas a bolder edge to match our actions. On April 17th, the new moon in Aries stations exact at 6:51 AM CST, giving us a fresh start in our identity and personal power. Mercury and Mars will be meeting up with Saturn and Neptune, also in Aries, which may push you to finally initiate an idea or conversation based on a vision serving a deeper purpose. However, it must have structure to prevent unrealistic expectations. Finally, on April 19th, we end this year’s Aries season, as the sun shifts into Taurus. Be sure to check May’s newsletter for your Taurus season horoscope to read for the rest of April.

For a more personal impact, read below for your sun and rising (if you know it):

Aries: Happy birthday, Aries! We began your season on March 20th this year with Mercury stationing direct in Pisces on the spring equinox, lifting any brain fog that you’ve been experiencing. Hooray! You may see some forward momentum in your ideas, plans, and goals. However, the real action begins for you in April, starting with the Libra full moon on the 1st. This will be highlighting the actual state of your relationships, be they romantic, platonic, or business-related. Power dynamics, fairness, and where you’ve been overcompromising versus being selfish will all come up for examination at this time. Will you choose yourself, or choose a relationship with better boundaries? You may feel more confident about what culminates as Mercury and Mars shift into your sign on April 9th and 14th, respectively, giving you power to your words and actions. A new version of you is on the horizon with the new moon in your sign on April 17th, giving you an opportunity to heal any wounds around self-assertion in a major way. If there’s a boundary you need to set, it is important to have this conversation now.

Taurus: Venus entering your sign on March 30th may have you feeling charismatic and magnetic lately, Taurus, and you may feel the urge to pamper and self-indulge more than usual. The full moon in Libra on April 1st, however, will highlight your house of physical health, so you may be realizing that it is also important to maintain good health and physical exercise routines. Ways you may have been self-sabotaging this may come up for review at this time, so take the rest of Aries season to rest, retreat, and reflect on how you can overcome that urge. Mercury and Mars entering Aries on the 9th and 14th will have you turning your focus towards more behind-the-scenes matters for the first part of this month. The new moon in Aries on April 17th gives you the chance to heal where you’ve self-abandoned or suppressed your anger and reclaim your voice and courage.

Gemini: Mercury stationing direct always bodes well for a Mercury-ruled sign, Gemini, and March 20th was probably no exception for you. Expect mental clarity to keep returning through the post-retrograde shadow phase until April 9th. The Libra full moon on April 1st will activate your house of pleasure and creativity, so you may be feeling self-expressive, or even flirtier than usual. Who you’re attracted to versus who actually shows up, however, is a different matter. As Mercury and Mars move into Aries on the 9th and 14th, you will be asking yourself this question more regarding friends and community, and will likely be taking action to fix things that force you to compromise your identity for the sake of the group. The Aries new moon on April 17th provides you the opportunity for a fresh start in your relationship to community, offering you the chance to find those that appreciate your ability to self-assert in a group.

Cancer: You may have felt like all eyes are on you, Cancer, as the sun entered Aries on March 20th, entering the area of your chart that rules your legacy and reputation. The Libra full moon on April 1st, however, may be highlighting how you’ve been holding it together publicly, but privately may be a different matter. If your living situation or family life has felt chaotic lately, this full moon will shine a light on what is now impossible to ignore. Time to address it or distance yourself from it, especially if it has the potential to damage your reputation. As Mercury and Mars move into Aries on the 9th and 14th, you may choose to focus on your goals and come up with new ideas regarding what you want to accomplish as a means of emotionally checking out, which works at this time. The Aries new moon on April 17th may provide you with an exciting new leadership opportunity, public recognition, or a professional fresh start of some sort. Now is a good time to heal any insecurities you have when it comes to asserting yourself with authority figures.

Leo: If you’ve felt misunderstood or struggled to think clearly through this Mercury retrograde, Leo, then the Libra full moon on April 1st gives you a chance to fine tune your communication skills as we move through the post-retrograde shadow phase. Any important conversations that you’ve been putting off, have those. If you feel like you’ve had to over-explain yourself to feel heard, it’s time to let that go, especially regarding your opinions and beliefs. As Mercury and Mars enter Aries on the 9th and 14th, you may be taking the initiative to learn more, see more, and do more activities that expand your perspective and worldview. The Aries new moon on April 17th gives you new opportunities to become more comfortable expressing your views and personal outlook with others, and heal any ways you’ve suppressed how you feel about something in order to placate others.

Virgo: Mercury retrograde in Pisces, your opposite sign, may have made your brain feel fuzzier than usual, Virgo, especially as a Mercury-ruled sign. March 20th probably helped break up some of that mental static, allowing you to organize your thoughts more efficiently again. The Libra full moon on April 1st activates feelings around self-worth, finances, and personal resources. Time to ask yourself - am I being compensated fairly? Am I saying “yes” out of obligation? Quit overgiving to others if it’s draining your resources. This is something to start putting your foot down on, especially as Mercury and Mars enter Aries on the 9th and 14th. Don’t let others take from you for their own benefit, but don’t befriend others just to use their resources, either. It works both ways. The Aries new moon on April 17th offers you a new beginning around sharing and embracing vulnerability, and to heal and shed any limiting beliefs that are holding you back from personal transformation.

Libra: The full moon on April 1st in your sign, Libra, shows you where you’ve outgrown old versions of yourself. How others see you versus how you actually feel inside may not have always lined up in the past, but this particular moon gives you an opportunity to change that. Continuing to define who you are through other people, especially your close one-on-one partnerships, will prevent you from truly feeling like yourself. As Mercury and Mars enter Aries on the 9th and 14th, you may be examining and taking action on how you can maintain personal sovereignty in your closest relationship dynamics. The Aries new moon on April 17th will give you a fresh start in your approach to partnerships and how much personal agency you’re willing to sacrifice. Learn to balance your needs with others and assert your individuality in collaborations.

Scorpio: You may notice your daily life being affected by things you haven’t emotionally processed, dear Scorpio, with this Libra full moon on April 1st. You may be discovering what people mean when they say that your mental health has an impact on your physical health with this moon, so face whatever it is you need to face, then rest and take it easy. This may inspire and encourage you to take action with your physical health as Mercury and Mars enter Aries on the 9th and 14th, and you may feel inspired to brainstorm new routine ideas. The Aries new moon on April 17th is a great time to officially implement those new habits. It is also a wonderful opportunity for healing your relationship to consistency and learning how to process your feelings in a beneficial way that avoids negatively impacting your physical well-being.

Sagittarius: The Libra full moon on April 1st will show you how you cannot keep shrinking your individuality and the way you express yourself to fit into groups and communities that do not fully appreciate you, Sagittarius. Don’t be surprised if you begin to drift from a friend circle that you used to resonate with, or come to a realization about what you actually need from your community. Instead, shift your focus to how you can authentically keep expressing yourself and unleashing your creative ideas, especially as Mercury and Mars enter Aries on the 9th and 14th. You may be unveiling a new, big idea or a new creative project with the Aries full moon on April 17th, and it is also an opportunity to heal how you’ve held yourself back from being who you really are. There is a lot of power in confidently asserting who you are and embodying what brings you joy, so let yourself shine.

Capricorn: You may be asking yourself if your legacy and reputation are accurately reflecting who you are privately with the Libra full moon on April 1st, Capricorn. You might be finding out that you cannot keep performing success publicly if your home, family, and private life is depleted. It’s important to take this time to reflect on how your living situation, current family dynamics, or memories are impacting your ability to feel comfortable. This may be more particularly noticeable as Mercury and Mars enter Aries on the 9th and 14th. The Aries new moon on April 17th provides you with the opportunity to get a fresh start on setting compassionate boundaries within your home and family unit. Now is your moment to openly assert yourself with loved ones and gain much-needed personal power in these dynamics. This is also an ideal time to heal any memories or situations from your past that may be holding you back from moving on.

Aquarius: The Libra full moon on April 1st has you asking yourself if the opportunities or paths you’ve been chasing are actually aligned with your truth and what you stand for, Aquarius, or if they’re just convenient. Examine what beliefs or philosophies you’ve outgrown, and understand that you cannot just daydream or constantly be brainstorming; you have to face the reality of your immediate environment. A new philosophy for you this Aries season could be to think globally, act locally, especially as Mercury and Mars enter Aries on the 9th and 14th. Forming new connections in your local neighborhood or town/city is beneficial now. With the Aries new moon on April 17th, you may feel a new wave of encouragement around public speaking, learning something new that you’ve been wanting to try, or engaging in bold and pioneering conversations. Heal anything holding you back from using your voice for good.

Pisces: Mercury stationing direct in your sign on March 20th hopefully felt like a wonderful sigh of relief for you, Pisces. No enjoys Mercury retrograde, especially when it’s all up in their business. The Libra full moon on April 1st may have you facing some power imbalances, and choosing where you actually stand. It may be time to draw the line in areas where you’ve overextended yourself to others, be it regarding shared resources or emotional intimacy. You may be inspired to tune up your own personal finances, values, and relationship to resources due to this, especially as Mercury and Mars enter Aries on the 9th and 14th. The new moon in Aries provides you with the opportunity to set new financial goals for yourself, or to launch a new income stream of some sort that has a profitable future payoff. Now is a great time to heal anything preventing you from taking a more proactive and confident approach to your resources and what’s important to you.