Aries season marks the true beginning of the zodiac, arriving with the same surge of life that follows the quiet dormancy of Winter. As the first sign, Aries carries the energy of initiation, the moment when potential becomes action and the spark of a new cycle begins. Aligned with the Spring Equinox and the festival of Ostara, Aries reminds us that every transformation begins with courage, instinct, and the willingness to take the first step into the unknown. This essay is the first in an ongoing astrology series created in collaboration with Prue of Earth Altering.

Brigid, a central figure in Celtic mythology, is revered as the goddess of fertility, healing, poetry, and smithcraft. Originating from ancient Ireland, she was celebrated as a bringer of spring and a symbol of renewal, her presence marked by the sacred flame tended in her temple at Kildare. Brigid's influence extended beyond her associations with fertility and healing to her role as a patron of the arts and crafts, inspiring both poets and metalworkers. Despite the rise of Christianity, Brigid's worship endures, with her festival Imbolc, celebrated on February 1st, reflecting themes of growth and new beginnings, and her legacy continues to inspire modern practitioners of Celtic spirituality.