Welcome to International Astrology Day - when the Sun moves into Aries for the start of Spring! That happens tonight at 5:59 pm EST when good ole Sol begins his journey through the zodiac each year, also known as the Vernal Equinox. With the Sun in Aries, Cardinal Fire, the focus is on initiation, self-motivation and looking ahead. Mars, as ruler of Aries, brings a restless need for self-expression and movement.
But wait, there's more... just a few hours later, at 9:43 pm EST, The Sun in Aries opposes the Moon in Libra for a Full Moon! It's a busy day with the Sun, Moon, Mercury and Mars all making aspects to each, or other planets. Today is like riding a merry-go-round or spinning a wheel-of-fortune... lots going on and you won't know exactly what to expect, where to get on or off. Try to keep your original focus for today's to-do list and don't be discouraged if things don't exactly go the way you had planned.
Keep in mind, that much of this activity takes place in the morning, with the last aspect of the Moon in Virgo being a somewhat challenging square from the Moon to ebullient Jupiter in Sagittarius at 11:22 am. The challenge is to know your limits and where you can or cannot go at this time. This begins a lengthy void-of-course Moon period until the Moon enters Libra at 9:28 pm tonight, to oppose the Sun shortly thereafter, also known as the Full Moon!
It's as if the busy Moon was worn out from all her morning activities and needs an afternoon nap before the Sun jumps into Aries at 5:59 pm, and she needs her rest in order to keep her balance and not be spun out of control by the Martian energy of Aries. Actually, Venus in Aquarius squares off with Mars in Taurus overnight, both vying to call the shots on what direction to move in and how to connect with others in the most productive way possible.
Here we go again, trying to balance our desire for fresh starts with our need to keep relationships harmonious! What a conundrum, this dance of self and other, and how to get our own needs met without compromising our commitments to the important people in our lives. Issues of fairness, equality and teamwork arise. It's necessary to look at both sides now.
Remember to keep your head in the stars and your feet on the ground at this auspicious start of the new astrological year!
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