It’s time to grab life by the horns — the season of the ram is upon us. When the Sun enters Aries on March 20th, courage, conviction, and impatience are all on the rise. If you’re vying for a promotion, planning an escape room date with your friends, or trying out swing dance lessons, seize this opportunity to bust out of your comfort zone.

Sol’s entrance into Aries also heralds the March equinox — a powerful turning point in the year. If you’ve been feeling like a passive spectator of your own life, this is your moment to get back in the director’s seat. Doing one small thing every day to reaffirm how brave you are, even if it seems daunting, is potent medicine over the coming weeks.

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Solar eclipse in Aries: Pace yourself

But first, a caveat: Though Aries season tends to spark a newfound lust for life, there’s no need to crush every goal all at once. It’s especially wise to take it easy around March 29th, when a solar eclipse in Aries occurs — the grand finale of a story that began 18 months ago. Just as an athlete understands that warm-ups, cool-downs, and rest days are crucial for playing the long game, eclipse season invites us to commit to our recovery time. Channel the cardinal fire sign’s independence by protecting your energy, flexing your boundaries, and refusing to take the bait of the ambient drama in the air. Reflect on the determination, resilience, and fighting spirit that brought you to this fateful threshold in your life — and grieve everything that can’t follow you through the door. If you’re still pushing for a victory that’s eluded you in the past, ask yourself where this hunger comes from and what it means to “win.” The battles we opt out of are often the ones that define our inner strength.

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Full Moon in Libra: Strike a balance

The Full Moon in Libra on April 12th is an opportunity to restore equilibrium as the eclipse dust settles. Seek out soothing rituals, harmonious color palettes, and the softest lighting as you continue to integrate the plot twists of the recent eclipse season. And circle back on the conversations that fell to the wayside during the eclipse’s wild ride.

Though a little intentional pampering — and maybe some strategic flirting — could be just what the doctor ordered, keep in mind that this Full Moon is opposing Chiron, the wounded healer. If you keep brushing up against old scar tissue in your encounters with friends, lovers, mentors, or colleagues, get curious about these emotional flare-ups. What are they trying to teach you about your own neglected needs? What qualities are you being urged to reclaim within yourself that you envy in someone else? Our healing may require practicing the sacred arts of compromise and acceptance. Agreeing to disagree is sometimes the most loving thing you can do.

As a reminder, this is the first Full Moon in Libra since 2023 that isn’t an eclipse, so this particular lunation shines a brighter light on this corner of your chart. Our advice? Follow Luna’s lead and honor everything that’s culminating in your connections — even if it’s bittersweet.

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Welcome to Pisces season. From February 18th to March 20th, the Sun floats through the sign of the twin fish. Meanwhile, Mars stations direct, Venus stations retrograde, eclipse season starts, and then Mercury stations retrograde — all within one unusually eventful month.

Luckily, this mutable water sign knows a thing or two about being flexible and responding creatively to unexpected challenges. Over the next few weeks, make intentional time for yourself to process whatever emotions get churned up. Affirm and honor your intuition whenever you can. Burst your own bubble if you’ve been deluding yourself or neglecting your needs to please others. And shore up your boundaries if they’ve been feeling porous.

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New Moon in Pisces: Let your imagination wander, but don’t lose the path

The New Moon in Pisces on February 27th is an encouraging one, though maybe a tad overoptimistic. Dream big about what you want to create, but be honest about your limits and growth edges. There’s no need to spread yourself too thin right now. And if you’re having trouble focusing on just one or two goals, that’s okay. For now, cast a wide net, and pay attention to what feels truly energizing as this month unfolds.

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Lunar eclipse in Virgo: A new plotline begins

Then, for the first time in 17 years, a lunar eclipse in Virgo takes place on March 13th. Because this is the first of three Virgo eclipses to occur since the nodes of the Moon entered Pisces and Virgo, you can think of it as the opening chapter of a story that will continue to develop over the next year and a half.

Remind yourself, as often as you need, that you are well-prepared to meet this moment. Wield the emotional tools that you sharpened during Mars’ retrograde. And know that whatever you’re releasing around this lunation is ultimately clearing a healing space for what’s to come. As always, follow eclipse protocol: Underschedule yourself as much as possible, and give yourself nourishing, supportive outlets to decompress as you let the eclipse waves roll over you. Trust yourself to navigate this turbulence, and innovative solutions will rise to the surface once you’re in smoother waters.

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When the Sun moves through Aquarius from January 19th to February 18th, offbeat intellect rules the day. This fixed air sign has a knack for understanding complex structures and devising ingenious solutions to any glitches. Think: the ultramodern brainiac who sends all the latest hacks and how-tos to the group chat. Aquarius is naturally innovative, and its insights — especially in conversations about social justice — can be far ahead of the times.

But this season isn’t all light-bulb moments and avant-garde reading lists. The Sun is considered to be in detriment in Aquarius, meaning it can have trouble shining at full strength in this sign. The celestial water bearer can be so focused on pouring out support for the collective that it neglects to celebrate and radiate its own talents. Tune in to the tension between the urge to serve others and the desire to express your uniqueness. Honoring both of these impulses can be healing — and revolutionary.

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New Moon in Aquarius: Reboot your mind

On January 29th, the New Moon in Aquarius encourages us to reprogram our nervous systems. Imagine your thoughts are lines of computer code. What results do they generate for you? If you’re ready to bust any limiting self-perceptions or restrictive social conventions, it’s time for a rewrite. Set intentions to build the liberated and liberating life of your dreams. If you like, consult the works of groundbreaking activists, heretics, scientists, and inventors, both past and present. Gently pushing yourself to entertain cutting-edge ideas can help you make unexpected progress. Take the risk of exploring what has been and what still could be. Play experimental games, and you might just win out-of-the-box prizes.

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Full Moon in Leo: Roll out the red carpet

When the Full Moon in Leo struts onto the scene on February 12th, it’s time to dig your claws into your creativity. Around this date, pay attention to what’s culminating for you in your artistry, playfulness, charisma, or dramatic flair. If you’re struggling to strike a balance between claiming the spotlight and sharing the stage with others, embrace the discomfort. It doesn’t have to be either-or, but sometimes your ego needs to experience a little friction before you can reach equilibrium. There’s a note of unpredictability in the air with this lunation, so practice centering and grounding yourself. Plot twists can be unsettling shake-ups or the catalysts for your best work yet. Seek what inspires you in your challenges, and you’ll find ways to alchemize them into gifts.

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