On April 30, 2024, the cosmic warrior Mars enters its home sign of Aries until June 8, 2024. This dynamic planetary phase starts a 5 ½ week period of intensified drive, ambition, and assertiveness individually and collectively. Under the influence of Aries' bold and pioneering spirit we can experience a surge of initiative and determination, motivating us to go after our goals with unwavering resolve.
Read moreNew Moon Total Solar Eclipse in Aries - April 8, 2024, 2:21 PM, EDT
Aries season fires up with the first New Moon of the astrological year, the New Moon Total Solar Eclipse in Aries. This extra intense Super New Moon of initiation and rebirth, urges us to assert ourselves and take steps towards realizing our dreams. Honoring our feelings with conviction, this is a time of restorative new beginnings; to face fears head on and set forth on unexplored paths with a steadfast determination in pursuit of what sets our soul on fire.
Read moreMercury in Aries Stations Retrograde - April 1, 2024 to April 25, 2024
Mercury is the Messenger, the planet of communication. During Mercury retrograde, the Messenger slows down and thoughts and feelings are driven deep within. This planetary phase brings us a time of much needed introspection; to slow down and review how things are going within ourselves and life.
In the first sign of fiery Aries, the Ram, the Warrior, themes of fear, courage, passion and action are present. Mars is the ruler of Aries and adding extra energy and potential challenges to this retrograde period.
Read moreSuper Full Moon in Aries - September 29, 2023, 5:57 AM, EDT
With the Sun now in Libra and the Equinox just past, the balance between day and night begins to shift as we enter a new season. Illuminating the night sky and our deepest feelings, the bright light of the Super Full Moon in Aries, fires up our personal will and bold desires with a powerful focus on claiming our individual needs. With the opposition to the Sun in Libra we are also called to consider the needs of those around us, especially our most cherished loved ones.
Read moreNew Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries - April 20, 2023, 12:12 AM, EDT
Aries season 2023 began with a fiery New Moon at 00 degrees, 50 minutes of Aries that activated a powerful desire for new beginnings. Now as we close Aries season, we are given a second and more intense signal with the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries at 29 degrees, 50 minutes. With a brave heart fed by hope and a sense of higher destiny, this New Moon Eclipse delivers a super charged thrust to be decisive, confident and the bold architect of our lives.
Read moreNew Moon in Aries - March 21, 2023, 1:24 PM, EDT
As we release the extrasensory and dreamy season of Pisces with the March Equinox, that point of balance between night and day, dark and light, a cosmic shift wakes us up as the Sun enters Aries, the first fiery season of a new astrological year. Like the symbolic Ram, horns down, ready to charge, the very next day we are given a super jump start with the New Moon at 00 degrees. 51 minutes of Aries activating us to fearlessly reset, recharge and begin again.
Read moreFull Moon in Aries - October 9, 2022, 4:56 PM, EDT
October holds many notable cosmic events with Mercury, Pluto and Saturn stationing direct as well as the beginning of eclipse season; a month that will bring many opportunities for evolutionary growth. Firing things up, the Full Moon in Aries is fully charged to courageously face fear and deal with intense emotions and painful issues that can wait no longer, needing acknowledgement, compassionate action and healing.
Read moreNew Moon in Aries, April 1, 2022, 2:25 AM, EDT
Aries season picks up the pace as we begin April with the first New Moon of the astrological New Year. Aries the first fire sign is life force, where the will to exist pushes, creating something out of the void; which reflects the potency and meaning of the first lunar phase. A time of recharge and renewal, this New Moon in Aries is fueled with an emotional quickness that requires decisiveness and courage in contemplating bold new beginnings.
Read moreVernal Equinox - March 20, 2022, 11:34 AM, EDT
Today is the Vernal Equinox, the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere where day and night, light and dark are of equal length. With the Sun entering the fire sign of Aries today, we begin another astrological New Year with a cosmic energy of renewal and passion that activates our inner warrior.
Read moreFull Moon in Aries - October 20, 2021, 10:58 AM, EDT
As we ready ourselves to move out of a cosmically eventful Libra season where Pluto, Saturn, Jupiter and Mercury leave the retrograde phase and begin forward movement, the Full Moon in Aries rises in the sky engaging our emotions and fueling our desires with passion and fortitude for what comes next.
Read moreNew Moon in Aries - April 11, 2021, 10:31 PM EDT
The New Moon is the beginning of a new lunar cycle, where the dark night beckons us to start once again; normally a quiet time of inner contemplation and the forming of new visions for the future. However, the astrological New Year has begun and April is here, filling our hearts with the fire, zest and take action energy of Aries the Ram. Aries the first fire sign is quick, passionate, courageous and driven bringing us all an invigorating sense of waking up, full of initiative and ready to take on Life!
Read moreVernal Equinox - March 20, 2021
The Vernal or March Equinox is a point of balance between light and dark that signals the beginning of a new astrological year. Also, the changing of seasons with the first day of Spring in the northern hemisphere and first day of Fall in the southern hemisphere. New beginnings fueled by Aries passion, drive and courage.
Full Moon in Aries and Mars squares Saturn
This week begins with Saturn in Capricorn stationing direct on September 28th, grading us on how well we laid the foundation for what we consider our “great work” or most meaningful goals. Now in forward motion Saturn requires continued discipline, commitment and effort to keep our vision strong and steady. With Mars retrograde in Aries, tightly squaring Saturn through the week, our intentions are deeply challenged through the slower movement of Mars.
As Mercury in Libra is in the shadow phase of its upcoming retrograde mid-October, communication begins to tangle and the days leading up to the Full Moon can feel quite difficult. Use this time to review your plans and strategies, and take heart; there is an opening up ahead during the Full Moon in Aries.
Read moreMars Retrograde - September 9, 2020 to November 13, 2020
I previously wrote about the transit of Mars in Aries which included the retrograde period but there is some more important information about this retrograde I would like to share. When Mars, the planet of boundary setting, action, passion and courage goes retrograde the normal outward moving action of Mars is slowed down, turned inward and can provide like all retrogrades a time when reflection and insights are possible. It is a time to plan more, figure out what you truly desire, in any facet of your life, and also look at how you use your drive, passion and will. How you react or respond under stress, exert personal power and set boundaries. Similar to Mercury retrograde it is not a time to start new projects, make large purchases or begin or end relationships if possible. Additionally with Mars retrograde it’s advised to not push yourself too hard physically or take on new physical challenges. There are times when you have to follow through on things that may have been set up previously. In that case use your will and take actions with real awareness and care, especially if things seem stuck or challenging so that you have the best outcome.
Read moreMARS IN ARIES - June 27, 2020 to January 11, 2021
Mars entered independent, fiery Aries on June 27, 2020. Normally in a sign for 2 months, Mars takes us on a long journey. Moving through most of the sign, Mars will station retrograde at 28 degrees, 9 minutes of Aries on September 9, 2020 until November 13, 2020. At that time Mars will station direct and begin forward movement at 15 degrees, 14 minutes of Aries. Taking almost another 2 months to move back through Aries, Mars will enter the sign of Taurus on January 11, 2021.
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