Equinox, Eclipse Season, and a New Astrological Year

Aries season arrives on March 19th as the Sun ingresses into the Cardinal Fire sign, which also initiates a new astrological year due to Aries being the first sign of the zodiac. This new start coincides with the Equinox. The time when the length of day and night becomes equal, and the beginning of Spring, (or Autumn depending on which hemisphere you reside.) Over the next month the eclipse cycle, including a Full Moon lunar eclipse in Libra on March 25th and a New Moon total solar eclipse in Aries on April 8th occurs. The influence of an Equinox serves to move us into higher harmony with nature. The planet starts to become alive, and we can use this time to rejuvenate our personal energy centers and awaken our own internal creative fires. A celebration of new life begins literally in many physical forms. The stage is set for us to experience the benefits of all 12 zodiac signs over the next 12 months.

The messenger planet Mercury will be in an exact conjunction with the north node in Aries on the 18th, just prior to the Sun entering Aries. We can expect Mercury to loudly mention the eclipse themes that will unfold. (Have ears to hear!) Mercury, perfects its conjunction to wounded healer Chiron in Aries on the 20th, opening up a new understanding regarding inner healing and potential self-empowerment moving forward. Due to Mercury's upcoming retrograde, the shapeshifter planet will also be conjunct Chiron during the April 8th eclipse, clearing the path for our inner warrior to emerge.

Eclipses historically bring transformative energy that affects us on a personal and collective level. The Libra lunar eclipse highlights relationship dynamics and allows outdated patterns of behavior to be removed. These themes will be echoed with the solar eclipse in Aries as we receive the power to release our insecurities and ultimately move into a more authentic expression of who we truly are. Aries energy supplies powerful new inspiration to our lives. These potent events are portals to a new time. A gift, allowing us to release situations that no longer serve our spirit, and initiate action in the area of our individual, driven desires.

*What are you truly passionate about?

*Are you ready to release what is holding you back?

*Are you physically moving towards your driven desires?

*Where have you been sacrificing self for the sake of relationships?