After a long, dark, and cold winter, it’s obvious in the days leading up to Aries season that the vibes are shifting. Sure, warmer days may still be way off, but the biting chill of winter begins to dissipate as the sun moves through the bold, impulsive, and competitive fire sign.
Because Mars, the planet of action, energy, sex, and anger is the ruler of Aries, you are more likely to feel eager to hit the gas and start anew when Aries season rolls around. Since Aries is the first sign of the zodiac — often thought of as the “baby” of the zodiac — it’s the perfect time to start over in whatever way that means to you.
Aries season is a time for feeling wide-eyed, perhaps a bit innocent, playful, and even a bit antsy to jumpstart a new chapter. Feelings you express during Aries season might come out as a bit more fiery and excitable than they would otherwise. The sign of the ram’s Mars influence means that moving the ball forward and feeling like you’re experiencing momentum is a must during Aries season.
Here’s what you need to know about Aries season, in general, and particularly in 2024.
When Is Aries Season?
Aries season happens annually from approximately March 19-21 to April 19-20. This year (at least in US time zones), Aries season will be from March 19 to April 19.
The Overall Mood and Vibe of Aries Season
For a sense of how Aries functions in astrology and influences the weeks between mid-March and mid-April, consider the sign’s ruler, Mars, which is the planet of energy, action, sex, and anger. In astrology, the planet, which appears fiery red from our vantage point on Earth, fuels your ability to make moves and take care of business as well as work through and express your most passionate emotions.
The planet named for the God of War urges you to act — ideally ASAP — and to avoid contemplating or discussing anything that could impede momentum. In turn, Aries is speedy, impulsive, and pugnacious. When it comes to self-expression, the Ram would prefer to be direct, to-the-point, and short on words, because they simply don’t care to spend time elaborating. That said, as the first sign of the zodiac, Aries can also be quite playful, wide-eyed, even a bit naive.
Fun-loving, competitive, and fast-paced, anyone who has their sun or one of their big three (or even big six) in Aries is brimming with go-getter energy. Associated with the first house of self, Aries is innately comfortable with their sense of self and putting themselves first. In fact, even if the activity, pastime, project, undertaking, or conversation they’re involved in isn’t one in which someone is declared “the winner,” they’ll find a way to make it competitive.
That said, while the sun moves through Aries each year, you may be a bit more prone to debate, invested in coming out on top, and eager to plow ahead and see progress on your most ambitious goals.
Aries Season: What to Expect in 2024
Although the sun moves through Aries every year, the moon and other planets each have their own distinct patterns through the sky, making for a unique astrological picture that differs from one year to the next. Here’s what’s going on astrologically during Aries season 2024.
As Aries season begins, several planets are still moving through dreamy Pisces — including Mars, Aries’s ruler, which will be in the empathic, artistic water sign from March 22 to April 30. That said, the tone of this particular Aries season might be slightly less fiery and more geared toward taking action on spiritual, healing pursuits.
It’s also a time of significant shakeups and change, thanks to the first eclipse season of 2024 starting during Aries season. On March 25, the lunar eclipse and worm moon in Libra highlights imbalances in partnerships. In fact, with the moon at its most luminous and full, it’s possible that a lack of reciprocity in a relationship could end up being the nail in the coffin of that bond. At the very least, what has been working in certain one-on-one relationships will need to change in order for you to evolve. That theme is only underlined by a meeting between relationship-oriented Venus in Pisces and game-changer Uranus on March 28.
Although the final Mercury retrograde of 2023 technically ended on Jan. 1, 2024, April 1 marks the start of the first full retrograde of the year. Yep, April Fools’ Day aligns with the trickster planet wreaking havoc on communication, technology, and transportation. How fitting!
On April 4-5 (depending on your time zone), Venus moves into Aries, bringing a more lighthearted, high-spirited, frisky tone to romance, flirting, beauty, and earning until April 29.
Then, the second eclipse of the year — a solar eclipse and new moon in Aries — hits on April 8, asking you to check in with yourself, rethink your sense of self, and consider how you’re going to bat for your own needs as well as showing up in relationships with others.
Zodiac Signs Who Might Be Most Affected During Aries Season 2024
While we tend to think of each sun sign season as the moment in which those born during the season get to soak up the spotlight — and that is certainly the case! — people born with their sun in Aries aren’t the only ones who will be affected by the go-getter, fiery vibes of this season. Anyone born with their sun or major planetary placements in any of the cardinal signs — Aries (cardinal fire), Cancer (cardinal water), Libra (cardinal air), and Capricorn (cardinal earth) — could come away from Aries season feeling totally transformed and immersed in a brand new chapter of life as spring begins.
How Aries Season Will Affect Your Zodiac Sign
Here’s what every sign can expect this Aries season. Feel free to read the below based on your zodiac sign and/or rising sign, too.
Aries (March 20-April 19)
Welcome to your season, Aries! You’re perfectly comfortable stepping into the spotlight, and you’re probably itching to after the sun spent time in your twelfth house of spirituality, which can be pretty sleepy. You’re ready to hit the ground running, sharing your greatest aspirations with others and chasing after them without any hesitation. You’ll be even more self-aware and eager to tailor your personal brand to reflect everything that fires you up. This time of year is undoubtedly an opportunity to make your mark.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Your eleventh house of networking has been activated during the sun’s time in Pisces, Taurus, so you’re coming off of a super-social season, but as the sun moves through Aries, it’s actually a sleepier, snoozier moment for you, because Aries season lights up your twelfth house of spirituality. You could find you’re craving more solo time and time spent on activities that feel restful and rejuvenating. Pay attention to your dreams now, as they could be particularly vivid and inspire new goals you’ll find you’re more apt to pursue next month.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
As the sun moved through your tenth house of career last month, you were tapped to move into a leadership position or to step into the spotlight, which potentially led to recognition from higher-ups. Now, you can take that clout and channel it into a successful result for you and your colleagues, given that the sun will move through your eleventh house of networking during Aries season. This sector is also dedicated to long-term wishes, so get clear on a desire that you’ve been holding close to your heart, and you could begin to move toward true fulfillment.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
As the sun moves into your tenth house of career through Aries season, you’re bound to feel a bit of a push-pull between your work and home life. You’re usually very content to stay close to home and devote the lion’s share of your energy and time to family and your inner life, but this time of year requires that you step up in order to pursue professional aspirations. Higher-ups could applaud your ability to initiate brilliant new undertakings and even challenge you to step into a more senior role.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Aries season is your opportunity to get out of your comfort zone, Leo. Although you are dynamic, action-oriented, and passionate in your own right, you are one of the fixed signs and therefore a creature of habit, so this time of year can be a brilliant one for spreading your wings a bit and moving beyond the mundane. Consider taking a long-distance trip, honing a new skill set, or working closely with a mentor who can open your eyes to new ways of thinking about philosophies you’ve held onto. Doing what you can to shake things up now can prove truly fulfilling.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Because the confidence-boosting sun is moving through your eighth house of emotional bonds and intimacy now, Virgo, you’re more prone to wearing your heart on your sleeve and craving deep, meaningful conversations with a significant other or other loved ones. Surface-level connection could feel aggravating, actually, as you’ll want to really dig into your own — and others’ — most intensely felt emotions. This is also an opportune season for moving the ball forward on projects related to joint assets, like investments, savings, or paying down debt.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22)
During Aries season, the sun’s trip through your seventh house of partnership, which also happens to be associated with your sign, makes one-on-one relationships even more of a focus than usual. But it’s not all about prioritizing a S.O., best friend, business partner, or family member with whom you’re super-close. While you can definitely make headway on shared goals and spend more time with your nearest and dearest, this season will also present you with a chance to stand even more strongly in your own sense of self as you reflect on how you’re showing up for others — and how they’re showing up for you.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
The sun’s trip through Aries lights up your sixth house of routine and wellness, which means this is a wonderful time of year for checking all of those seemingly minute to-dos off your list. But you’ll notice that as you begin to build momentum and tackle doctor appointments or organizational projects you had put off, you’ll create even more space to breathe and find you’re more centered. You may also be inspired to experiment with new fitness approaches, thanks to a surge of confidence you can apply to caring for your health.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
The sun’s shift into Aries and your fifth house of romance and self-expression can align with a major surge of fun-loving, lighthearted energy that syncs beautifully with your already gregarious nature. If you’ve been dedicating yourself to grueling deadlines, it could be time to hit pause and build in some more breathing room for play and spontaneity — ideally alongside friends and loved ones. This season was also made for flirting and expressing yourself artistically through an exciting creative outlet.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
As the sun moves through Aries, it journeys through your fourth house of home life, Capricorn, which means your focus will very much be on your loved ones and inner world. If you’re feeling like being a bit more of a couch potato than usual now, there’s no shame, especially because you’re pretty much always putting your nose to the grindstone. But this is also a wonderful moment for prioritizing bonding opportunities with your nearest and dearest, taking walks down memory lane together, and healing emotional wounds.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
The sun’s trip through Aries and your third house of communication makes for an especially buzzy, busy, socially active time of year. Your calendar will be brimming with get-togethers with friends, and your desire to connect with everyone in your circle soars. Consider shifting your focus toward ways in which you can nurture your platonic relationships while satiating your appetite to learn, perhaps by joining up with friends to plan a short-distance trip or take an online class or trip to a museum.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
While the sun is in Aries, it activates your second house of income, Pisces, which means that you can take all of the brilliant ideas you set your heart on and presented to others during your season and begin to transform them into moneymaking opportunities. You’ll be extra conscious of the pastimes and jobs that are aligned with your values, which will come in handy as you gain clarity on commitments that are worth your time and energy. This season was made for streamlining your schedule and bolstering your self-worth in order to boost your bottom line.
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