If you were planning to charge forth in Aries season 2024 like a seasoned warrior, you might want to tame yourself a bit. You may have felt the strong and competitive force of Aries once the sun moved into the daredevil fire sign on March 19, but the astrology for the next few weeks is turbulent, to say the least. Between eclipse season and Mercury retrograde during Aries season, misdirection and confusion are almost guaranteed. That said, you’ll want to know everything there is to know about Aries season and how to brave the cosmic obstacles.
Welcome to Aries season!
Around March 19 and April 19 each year, the sun storms into the brute sign of Aries. Known for its enthusiastic energy and competitive nature, the fire sign has a way of losing itself in the novelty and adventure of the world around it. As the first zodiac sign in the zodiacal wheel, Aries is a fearless leader, always ahead of the curve. They’re also ruled by action-oriented Mars, so they hardly accept no as an answer, giving their signature assertive and competitive nature. Aries season ups the ante when it comes to our collective confidence and ambitions.
Astrology aside, there’s a reason for Aries’ competitive streak. The constellation of Aries derives from the twelve Olympian gods. In Greek mythology, Ares is the god of war and courage, which corroborates with the fire sign’s powerful self-assuredness. Plus, Ares corresponds to the Roman god Mars, aka Aries’ ruling planet in astrology. Mars is the planet of aggression and deals with our impulsivity and dictates the way we embrace conflict. In other words, Aries season tends to draw out erratic and somewhat destructive decisions.
When it comes to conquering life’s greatest quests, Aries imbues confidence and courage. Meaning, Aries season is all about stepping into our power and going after what we want. On the other hand, the next several weeks could prompt power struggles and test short fuses, so it’s important to remain levelheaded in your pursuit of your dreams. Luckily, Aries isn’t the type to shy away from a challenge.
Your Seasonal Forecast
There’s no way around it, Aries season is so intense it may as well have caution tape around it. Kicking off on Mar. 19, the fiery zodiac sign is daring us to take risks and charge after the goals we’ve been dreaming of all Pisces season long. While Aries pushes us forward, Mars’ hookup with Saturn, the planet of structure and discipline, in no-boundaries on Mar. 22 Pisces keeps our over-idyllic visions in check.
Regardless of where you’re at in your healing process, the full moon lunar eclipse—which turned our lives upside down on Mar. 25—is here to unravel hidden secrets. We’re talking fated events and destined opportunities bubbling up to the surface. On the flip side, eclipses tend to dredge up old feelings and stir up conflict, which is par for the course during Aries season. Plus, dream planet Neptune opposes the eclipse, prompting delusions and high tension, so best watch your temper and avoid reacting impulsively.
Between Apr. 1 and Apr. 24, Mercury goes retrograde in Aries. The pesky backtrack in the planet of communication bears brutal lessons in patience and longevity as it throws a wrench in our plans and hard work. While miscommunication and misdirection are pretty much a given, the cardinal energy of Aries pushes us through as Venus—AKA the planet of love and art—meets up in the ram’s territory. Specifically, when it comes to creative breakthroughs and romantic escapades. Just be on the lookout for dishonesty, situations that drain your energy, or insincere backhanded compliments (that jab from your friend might not be playful, just sayin’).
The pressure heats up on Apr. 8, when the new moon solar eclipse moves into Aries, prompting changes that may seem rash and jarring at first. Beware of gossip or spilling information meant to be kept secret as the moon conjuncts Mercury during its dramatic backspin. Despite obstacles, though, there’s a sense of freedom that clouds over the tensions that may have taken over during most of the season. Solar eclipses bring forth major but necessary chances, which opens up a new chapter, so open your heart, and go forward with grace regardless of what’s thrown out at you this Aries season.
Photo by Jay Randhawa.