Aries Season, 2020: Joining Forces

The Sun is exalted in Aries, marking the beginning of the Astrological year and the Spring Equinox. There's a great shift in energy as the sun leaves the gentle, thoughtful Pisces and enters the bold, cardinal Aries. Any creative ideas and dreams gathered during Pisces season can now be turned into projects and plans of action under the determined and fiercely active Aries energies.

On March 22, Saturn enters Aquarius, its rulership position. It remains here until Saturn’s June retrograde period, during which it will retreat into Capricorn—the second archetype that falls under its authority. Saturn is comfortable, strong, and high-functioning in Aquarius. The themes of this transit will be a collaborative focus on structures and the sacrifice of personal freedom for the benefit of wider society.

The New Moon rises at 4° Aries on March 24, symbolizing a fresh start and an opportunity to get started on our goals. This determined Aries energy inspires a head start on our plans for the upcoming month. This headstrong and high-energy New Moon is a warning not to get ahead of ourselves in the heat of passion. This is an opportunity to explore both ourselves and our surroundings without a hasty commitment.

On March 27, Venus in Taurus harmonizes with Jupiter in Capricorn. Venus is at home in Taurus, operating at a high potency. However, expansive Jupiter in controlled Capricorn is restrained. Yet the harmonious trine shared between the planets generates opportunity for growth and encourages tangible generosity. New relationships are forming with practical awareness of our values and readiness for commitment. Yet skepticism is encouraged as the impulsive fires of the season continue to pulse in the background.

When Mars drifts into Aquarius on March 30, the theme is revolution. The activist within us is called to the surface. We stand tall as warriors for our cause with our intellect as our sword and the encouragement of our community as our shield. Mars in Aquarius is an innovative force that mirrors our drive for progressive change and leadership. Yet conflict is shaped by ideological battles that aren’t easy to settle.

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The Energy Lightens

The April 3 fusion of spiritual Neptune and soulful Mercury in Pisces is a dreamscape. Creative expression. Intuitive awareness and mythical imagination are signatures of this cosmic fusion. There’s a haziness in the air, blurring the lines between truth and illusion, fuelled by an unchecked yearning to cling to what we want to believe over what is real. While this transit feels like a closer deliverance to the word of God, it also enriches our empathy and understanding. We are more likely to be swayed by a heartfelt story and must ensure people do not take advantage of our compassion or sensitivity.

Venus emerges in Gemini on April 4, leading up to its May retrograde. The flirtatious and free-spirited energy of this cycle is a breath of fresh air and a call to return to what feels casual. Lighthearted conversations, sampling before purchases, and establishing an intellectual connection before commitment alleviate the pressure to know what we want. This is a season for exploring what lies in our hearts with a child-like curiosity.

On April 8, the Libra Full Moon, nicknamed the 'Pink' Moon, inspires growth and discovery. Longstanding relational issues are brought to the surface so solutions can be found directly and collaboratively. Cultivating a life lived in harmony with others is not a mission we can undertake alone. Then, Mercury shifts into bold and reckless Aries on April 10, and decisions are made a lot faster. This boost in confidence leads us to speak before we’ve completed our thought processes. Impulsive choices can serve us on some days and hurt us on others. But avoiding confrontations, permanent agreements, and the harsh sharing of unsolicited opinions is how we protect ourselves.

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