By Narayana Montúfar
Hold on to your hat, star child! Aries season, between March 19 and April 19, is one of the most potent and transformative seasons in 2024. This is a celebration as the exact moment the sun enters Aries, the very first sign of the zodiac, heralds the beginning of spring and the astrological new year!
Fast and furious, Aries energy will be significantly felt this year due to the overlap of the first eclipse season with the first Mercury retrograde. Old stories will end, new doors will open, and our relationship to the fire element (ambition, drive, and passion) will highly transform!
The highlight of Aries season is Venus’ entrance to Pisces, which brings sweet moments of closeness, love, and compassion until the planet of pleasure also enters Aries on April 5. Between March 21 and March 24, when Venus connects with Saturn and Jupiter, some lovers might even decide to elevate the status of their relationship. After all, eclipse season has strong links to “destined events” and “fated connections.”
Relationship adjustments will be the day’s theme during the March 25 full moon lunar eclipse. Rising in the skies of Libra, this powerful portal will show us how to relate to one another without losing sight of our individuality. Ultimately, this is one of the energetic signatures of the astrology of 2024.
Mercury – the cosmic messenger – will be retrograde in Aries starting April 1, bringing major revelations about the need to heal our connection with masculine energy. This will be deeply felt during the April 8 new moon solar eclipse in Aries and on April 11 when the sun’s connection with backspinning Mercury provides a profound moment of clarity.
Aries season comes to an end with Mars and Saturn forming their yearly conjunction between April 5 and April 17 (strongest on April 10), putting our problem-solving abilities to the test!
Aries
This birthday season promises to be one of your most powerful yet, Aries! Mars entering Pisces on March 22 is bound to tire you, urging you to conserve your energy for what’s truly important. If a contract or relationship ends at the March 25 lunar eclipse, know that something even better could be announced two weeks later, at the April 8 solar eclipse. While this season’s energy is intense, the winds blow in your favor in the end!
Over the next four weeks, adopting a more mellow approach will show you the direction to take. Mercury, which goes retrograde in Aries on April 1, will be your vehicle for finding rest and stillness. With Venus entering Aries on April 5, you’re being asked to reinvent yourself. During the last days of your birthday season, resolving to change the way you interact with your environment will bring you the freedom you are craving!
Taurus
Embrace flow, Taurus. The days between March 21 and March 25 bring changes to your work environment thanks to both Saturn and the first eclipse, which clear away old projects while solidifying newer collaborations. Venus shines powerfully in Pisces, making the days between March 26 and April 3 ideal for networking, socializing, and romance.
Once Venus enters Aries on April 5, you might decide to take a vacation or short break to recover your energies in preparation for your birthday season! The ultra-fiery and powerful April 8 solar eclipse will initiate you on a spiritual quest. This is a time for deep soul-searching, as big decisions will soon need to be made once Taurus season arrives on April 19.
Gemini
During a season full of twists and turns, you will be making headway in your career and business relationships. Venus and Mars will fuel your ambition and help you close deals on positive days like March 21 and March 24. Also, look out for the April 8 solar eclipse, which might initiate a powerful collaboration. However, because Mercury will be retrograde, you would be wise to wait before signing anything until after April 25. If delaying isn’t an option, leave room for changes later on.
The days between April 2 and April 18 could feel like a pressure cooker as bosses and clients seem to have endless requests. Even if it feels like slow work, keep moving forward, as you will see momentum once you’re over the lump. Thankfully, on April 11, retrograde Mercury brings the aha moment you’ve been waiting for!
Cancer
For you, Cancer, the first part of Aries season brings an inquisitive and adventurous vibe with Mars in Pisces inviting you to explore, travel, and maybe even brush up on some of your skills. The latter seems like a productive use of your time because you will be in the spotlight once Venus enters Aries on April 5!
Aries rules your cosmic zone of career and public visibility, meaning that most of your energy will be spent on working hard and making your mark in the world. This will be especially true around the April 8 solar eclipse, when you might begin new projects or even a new job altogether! However, be prepared for delays or necessary adjustments due to Mercury’s retrograde in this same sector of your chart, starting April 1.
Leo
If you’ve been discussing becoming serious with a romantic partner, Venus in Pisces meeting with Saturn on March 21 could be the glue that unites you. Later in the season, once Mars meets with Saturn around April 10, your conversations will be much more serious—like discussing long-term boundaries within your bond.
The ultra-powerful April 8 solar eclipse and Mercury’s retrograde will light up your inner fire. You might suddenly become interested in a new topic, study, or practice that could take you in a fascinating new direction. Alternatively, you might decide to embark on a long-distance trip or spiritual journey of self-discovery. What you see, discover, and learn now could catalyze a major breakthrough once Taurus season arrives.
Virgo
Be prepared to go deep, Virgo. Relationships of all kinds will take most of your time, focus, and energy this season. The March 21 kiss between Venus and Saturn could be the glue between you and a lover or business partner. Enjoy the good times, but also know that some conversations about your agreement will come up later on, around April 10.
Both eclipses—on March 25 and April 8—point to money or investments being an important part of these conversations. Regardless of the nature of the relationship that goes under focus, allow Mercury’s retrograde to show you different ways of redistributing wealth and expenses. April 11, in particular, brings clarity your way, making it a powerful day for dialogue and brainstorming.
Libra
Aries is one of your most transformative seasons this year, Libra! The March 25 lunar eclipse highlights the process of letting go of the old version of yourself. Keep an eye on what your closest bonds reflect back to you, which will show you the new direction you should be moving toward during the fiery April 8 solar eclipse. If a new relationship or business venture begins now, Mercury stationing retrograde on April 1 urges you to leave room for changes and adjustments.
Your workload will also be heavy due to a new contract or project beginning around the March 21 Venus-Saturn connection. April 3 is a fabulous day to focus on the creative side of things, but expect to run into some obstacles around April 10, when the universe will test your resilience.
Scorpio
You get the best of both worlds this Aries season, Scorpio! Venus in Pisces conjures romantic vibes for you, putting you in the mood for fun and true rapport and connection. March 28 and April 3 are some of the best days of the year to do both: express and put yourself out there! If you’ve been recently dating someone, the April 10 meet-up between Mars and Saturn could unleash a few moments of stress due to miscommunication. However, the effort you invest in clearing things out will be worth it in the end.
Save your energy during the March 25 lunar eclipse, which will request that you truly rest. Two weeks later, the April 8 solar eclipse initiates a new contract or venture. Due to Mercury being retrograde in your work sector since April 1, you will be spending time testing and tinkering with solutions to your heavy workload.
Sagittarius
You love Aries energy, Sagittarius, and this year, it will allow you to focus a lot of your time on those you love and are closest to you. Serious conversations with a partner, roommate, or family member may occur around March 22 when Mars enters Pisces. However, the story might not get resolved until April 10, when Mars teams up with hardworking Saturn.
Your social sphere is also under the microscope this season, with people coming in and out of it. The March 25 lunar eclipse might end a friendship or collaboration—or even dissolve a community you belong to. But the good news is that a passionate and exciting individual comes into your life near the April 8 solar eclipse. However, Mercury will be retrograde in your romance sector, so alternatively, an ex might try to come back into your life during this time.
Capricorn
The season ahead will be busy for you, Capricorn! Driven Mars enters your communication sector on March 22, keeping you busy with meetings, messages, and perhaps even writing a proposal or memo. Venus in Pisces will help you out and even beautify your words, making the days between March 19 and March 26 ideal for asking for a raise or pitching an important project or idea.
Be prepared for big news to be released around the March 25 lunar eclipse, when a boss or a colleague could decide to leave. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to make an exit or a big change in your business, this could also be your moment! Ultimately, you seem to need more freedom as your home and private life are now requesting more of your attention. This will be especially true between April 1 and April 18, when eclipse season and Mercury retrograde bring changes to your home environment.
Aquarius
After two seasons of great change, life begins stabilizing for you. Over the next four weeks, your focus turns to your finances as well as your communication. Mars entering Pisces on March 22 inspires you to put a plan in place to either get ahead of debt or reach true financial freedom.
Your internal dialogue will be pronounced this season as you perceive certain beliefs about life and the world around you radically changing during the March 25 lunar eclipse. Shortly after, Mercury goes retrograde in your communication sector to give continuity to the birth of new beliefs. The misunderstandings that occur starting April 1 are, in fact, revealed to be calls from the universe to open – and shift – your mind. By the time the April 8 solar eclipse arrives, you might be on to studying or learning a new subject.
Pisces
Your birthday season might be over, Pisces, but the sky continues to conjure some interesting moments in the month ahead! The days between March 19 and March 24 could see you making a big commitment and initiating a relationship that will be meaningful and long-term. For that, another connection might need to end around the March 25 lunar eclipse, which activates your sector of personal transformation.
Your finance sector also receives movement this month with retrograde Mercury asking you to take a cold, hard look at your numbers. Getting clarity about your financial situation and goals now will set you up for success in the future. Look out for signs of this between April 8 and April 11, once the eclipse vibes begin to wane down.
Narayana Montúfar is a Mexican-born, California-based astrologer, writer, and Akashic reader who finds inspiration in the symbolic language of the cosmos. She is the author of ‘Moon Signs: Unlock Your Inner Luminary Power’, the resident astrologer for House of Intuition, and a guest writer for Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Well+Good, Refinery29, and Parade. Find her on Instagram at @narayanamontufar or at her website naromon.com.