Aries season is here, and it marks the Astrological New Year! As the initiator of the zodiac wheel, Aries coinciding with the Spring equinox is no surprise. New beginnings are on the horizon for the collective this season, so embracing Aries energy is instrumental when transitioning through life changes. Throughout this Aries season, here are some important traits to embody and memorable astrological transits that will impact you.
Aries Background
Aries is a fiery cardinal sign, associated with the 1st house in astrology. As a fire sign, Arians are known to be inspirational, bold, and expressive about their beliefs. Their cardinal energy makes them fierce go-getters who love a good challenge and will not back down easily. The ram is the symbol for Aries, which explains the stubborn energy Arians exhibit, especially when angered. They are fearless beings who can butt heads with others due to their quick temper and impatience.
The planet Mars, known for war, aggression, sexual drive, and survival instinct, rules the sign of Aries. The 1st house associated with Aries is known for self-expression, the body, and core identity. Knowing where Mars lies in your birth chart, in addition to the planets/sign in your 1st house, indicates important themes that will show up personally for you this Aries season.
Aries Archetype
Individuality is an Arian trait that you should embody this season. Choosing self-fulfillment as opposed to people pleasing others is an important theme to reflect on during this time. Self-expression is a core aspect of Aries energy you will be called towards. Self-advocacy and speaking up for yourself are key signs of individual identity. While Arians get a bad rep for being self-centered at the expense of others, having balance is necessary. After all, you can only pour into others based on how much you’ve poured into yourself.
Self-love is another key trait to tap into this Aries Season. Reflecting on your sense of identity in terms of what matters to you and why is a helpful practice to connect with yourself. This could also be expressed through self-care of your body and ensuring your physical health takes center stage during this time. Finding healthy outlets to release any regressed anger, especially through physical activity, is encouraged this Aries season. We are often used to being in survival, which makes it hard to acknowledge when we are operating from a place of trauma. Therefore, connect into self-love practices that address your anger expression and capacity for patience.
Being bold is an especially valuable trait to embrace during this season. Arians express their boldness through speaking the truth, risk-taking, and being adventurous. If you are a more introverted person, then Aries season encourages you to embrace new adventures. What are some specific goals on your bucket list that you can work towards accomplishing this Aries season?
Fearlessness is synonymous with Aries energy, so what are some self-limiting fears that are holding you back? Addressing your fears head-on will increase your capacity to take the necessary risks and attain your desired new beginning. While change can be fear-inducing, taking action is required to avoid being stagnant in life. Aries season is the ideal time to take bold actions that will allow you to be self-confident in the new direction of your life.
Aries Season Transits
Venus was retrograde in the sign of Aries till March 28. Venus is a planet known for beauty, money, art, love, and relationships. When a planet is retrograde, it calls us to do inner reflection by bringing up past circumstances or people associated with the themes of said planet. Venus retrograde indicates potential past ex-lovers, ex-friends, or cut-off family relationships resurfacing during this Aries season.
Here are things to reflect on surrounding the Venus in Aries transit. How is your understanding of beauty rooted in other people’s opinions? What are some forms of creative and artistic expression that you can try during this time? Do you have a restrictive relationship with money, or do you excessively spend on things that bring you pleasure?
Another important transit this season is the partial solar eclipse in Aries that occurred on March 29. A solar eclipse is essentially a new moon that is supercharged and known to bring about fated life shifts through endings and beginnings. This means the sun and the moon were both be in Aries, highlighting the expression of your ego and internal emotions.
The planetary ruler of Aries, Mars, will be in the sign of Cancer throughout this Aries season. This informs themes of emotional boundaries, not only with others but with yourself. It could also indicate feminine rage or maternal wounds that need to be healthfully released. What are some toxic emotional comforts that are holding you back? What practices can help you be more emotionally aware and apply healthy emotional regulation?
Lastly, numerology affirms that 2025 is a nine-ruled year. The planet Mars rules the number 9 according to numerology, which indicates that Martian themes will be highlighted for the collective throughout 2025. Since Aries is ruled by Mars in astrology, this Aries season will be especially instrumental in initiating new goals for this Astrological New Year. It is the ideal energy to shift into the desired version of who you would like to be by the end of 2025.
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