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.

The Pisces New Moon on March 18th closes the recent eclipse cycle and invites us into one last moment of quiet reflection before the Astrological New Year begins. Just days before the Sun enters Aries, this lunation encourages us to pause, listen inward, and linger in the dream world a little longer. Like the final moments before waking, it offers a chance to gather ourselves before the fire and momentum of Aries Season carry us forward.

Rooted in ancient Germanic traditions, this festival honors the goddess Eostre, whose symbols of hares and eggs herald fertility and rebirth. Marking the vernal equinox, Ostara invites us to embrace the equilibrium of light and dark, sow seeds of intention, and awaken to the blossoming potential within and around us.