8. New Moon in Aries: Mar. 21, 2023

Happy New Astro Year! The New Moon sun and moon are both in the same sign, at the same degree. The new year in astrology and the Spring equinox are happening hours apart. The equinox, Mar. 20, marks the beginning of a new season, Spring. Both signify new beginnings. Zero degrees in Aries in the 360 degrees (Mars, the ruler of Aries) creates a square to the sun and moon. Squares are aspects that bring action. Squares can bring about conflict and tension between two planets that are in the same mode (aka modality). The Ram, the first sign in the Zodiac, is a cardinal sign---one of the movers and shakers (like Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn). Aries Cardinal fires are like lightning and unexpected changes. Cardinal fire is sudden and consuming. Aries mantra: I Am. Aries power: Action. Aries keyword: Assert. Aries is associated with the Emperor Tarot card leader, overseer, and controller. Conjunct with Mercury and speaking with depth, your words and speaking literally bring things into existence. Whatever Aries says, "I Am" is what they will choose to manifest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices