Aries Season- A Bold New Cycle Begins

Aries season kicks off with the March 20th Equinox, the moment when day and night are in perfect balance. Light either wanes, as it will for us in the Southenr hemisphere as we descend into Winter or beiging to brighten and herald the time of new beginnings in the Northern Hemisheres

However, as the Sun enters Aries, it does so under interesting skies. Mercury and Venus are still retrograde,( for now at least) and  Mars (the ruler of Aries) lingers in Cancer, and Neptune teeters at the very last degree of Pisces before making its monumental shift into Aries at the end of March . The usual Aries charge forward is tempered, to start with at least.  This isn’t an Aries season where we hit the ground running,  instead, we’re being asked to pause, reflect, and reimagine what our Aries energy will look like moving forward as none of us have ever experienced an Aries season the like of which is coming this year.

Neptune Moves into Aries: The Dawn of a New Era

One of the most defining moments of this Aries season is Neptune’s transition from Pisces to Aries on March 30th. This is no small shift—Neptune takes 165 years to circle the zodiac, meaning the last time Neptune entered Aries was in 1861. This planetary movement marks a profound collective change, a shift from Piscean idealism, dreams, and spiritual surrender into Aries’ raw drive, courage, and pioneering spirit.

For those of us with strong Pisces placements, this marks the beginning of a transformation. We’ve had both Neptune and Saturn moving through Pisces, deepening our connection to spirituality, dissolving illusions, and pushing us through some serious existential reckonings. Now, as Neptune crosses into Aries, it calls us into embodied action—to take what we’ve learned in the ethereal realm and apply it in the real world.

At its best, Neptune in Aries inspires spiritual warriors, brave visionaries, and passionate leaders who act from a place of higher awareness. At its lowest, it can manifest as conflicts driven by ideology, misguided crusades, and idealism without wisdom. This is the beginning of an era where we are asked to align our highest dreams with real-world action. No more sitting on the sidelines. What will you fight for? What will you create? I will be writing more about this separately but this is a very important beginning marked by this Aries season

Adding another layer to this season, Venus retrograde slips back into Pisces on March 27th, offering a dreamy, nostalgic, and reflective period around love, values, and finances.

Venus retrograde in Pisces asks us to revisit our deepest desires, our fantasies, and where we may have been deceiving ourselves in love. It may have us reflecting on just how we do endings in general , do we linger, being sentimental and pining for what once was or are we able to let go and move on?  These themes might play a significant role during this Aries Season.

This is a time to reflect, reimagine, and refine our understanding of what truly fulfills us. Venus will turn direct on April 12th, and bring more clarity to our love lives, what we value and our relationship with our own self worth and our finances.

The Aries Solar Eclipse (March 29th): A Cosmic Reset

As if that wasn’t enough, Aries season brings with it a powerful Solar Eclipse on March 29th, marking a profound new beginning. Eclipses tend to bring sudden shifts, revelations, and fast-tracked transformations. This Aries eclipse highlights themes of self-assertion, courage, and independence, but with Mercury still retrograde and Neptune on the verge of shifting, there’s a deep undercurrent of re-evaluation.

This eclipse is a cosmic nudge (or shove) toward authenticity. Where have you been holding yourself back? Where are you ready to take the leap? Expect revelations around personal power, self-mastery, and where you need to be bolder in claiming your truth.

Mercury retrograde in Aries moves back into Pisces on March 29th, blurring the lines between logic and intuition. Decision-making may feel murky, and communication can carry an extra dose of nostalgia or confusion. But Mercury turns direct on April 7th, and by April 16th, Mercury re-enters Aries in direct motion, finally clearing the fog and allowing us to move forward with clarity.

Full Moon in Libra (April 13th): The Relationship Reckoning

Opposing the Aries Sun, the Full Moon in Libra on April 13th brings relationship themes to the forefront. Aries is about the self our autonomy, desires, and courage while Libra focuses on the other, harmony, and compromise. This Full Moon illuminates where we need balance in our relationships. Are you asserting yourself too much? Or are you giving too much away? Expect heightened emotions, relationship revelations, and a deeper understanding of what fairness means to you.

Finally, after an extended journey through emotionally charged Cancer, Mars moves into fiery Leo on April 18th, reigniting passion, confidence, and bold action. With Aries season wrapping up, this shift brings a welcome return to courageous leadership, creative expression, and the motivation to act on our desires without hesitation.

After all this action, energy shifts as the Sun enters Taurus on April 20th, reminding us to slow down, integrate, and build stability. Taurus season asks us to ground our Aries-season dreams into tangible reality—to take those bold new steps and make them sustainable.

This is no ordinary Aries season. With Venus and Mercury retrograde, Neptune shifting signs, a Solar Eclipse, and Mars moving signs, it’s a time of deep reflection and recalibration. Aries asks us to charge ahead, but this season reminds us that clarity comes in waves. Before we launch forward, we must first ensure we are truly aligned with what we are pursuing.

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Pisces New Moon- The beginning and the end all at once

I always find myself thinking deeply about Pisces energy during Pisces season, perhaps because of the impact it has on me as my  Pisces Ascendant, and especially now, with this New Moon at 9 degrees Pisces sitting directly on it. Trying to articulate the essence of Pisces is never easy and we are about to get a lot of it come flooding in. It is the most elusive of energies, mystical, fluid, and hard to define. Pisces has an incredible ability to attract and draw in energy, to weave an intricate web of connection, yet it can also be nebulous, confusing, and even contradictory. The symbol of Pisces, the two fish swimming in opposite directions perfectly captures this duality. This energy can flow upstream, downstream, or, in its mutable nature, attempt to do both at once. This New Moon in Pisces may feel very much like that an ebb and flow, a push and pull, a moment of quiet surrender before the next wave of motion.

On February 28 at 11:44 AM (AET), we arrive at the final New Moon of the astrological year. This is no ordinary New Moon. Sitting at 9 degrees of Pisces, it carries potent significance, ushering us into eclipse season and occurring within a rare window where all planets are in direct motion and A LOT of them are in the sign of Pisces.  This alignment might feel intense, deep yet it also is an opportunity for some  clarity and momentum, an opportunity to set intentions before we transition into a retrograde-heavy period with Venus and Mercury soon slowing down. Yet, Pisces reminds us that endings are just as important as beginnings. So while we are invited to dream forward, we must also reflect: What emotions, beliefs, or patterns are we ready to release before we step into the new astrological year? How have our spiritual insights evolved over the past twelve months?

This New Moon is a rare and extraordinary concentration of Pisces energy, one we will not experience again in this form. With both Neptune, Pisces' ruler, and Saturn still in this sign, we are witnessing the culmination of a deeply introspective and spiritually significant cycle. Neptune and Saturn will soon depart for Aries, marking the end of this era and this New Moon  acts as a threshold, a closing chapter before a bold new beginning. Though New Moons traditionally symbolise fresh starts, this one carries the weight of both endings and rebirth. What is dissolving in order to make way for something new?

The emotional undercurrents of this New Moon may feel vast and all-encompassing. The Sun and Moon in Pisces form a trine to Mars in Cancer, offering emotional courage and inner strength. Yet, a square to Jupiter—Pisces’ modern ruler—magnifies everything, stretching emotions to oceanic proportions. Neptune’s conjunction with the North Node deepens the mystical and fated quality of this moment, while Saturn and Mercury align, urging us to seek clarity amidst the Piscean fog. Dreams may be especially vivid, filled with messages from the subconscious. Intuition is heightened. Synchronicities are more frequent. This is a time to pay attention—to dreams that linger, to signs that nudge, to whispers of insight that seem to come from nowhere. What is being revealed to you?

The Lunar Nodes have now fully settled into the Pisces-Virgo axis, and as we move toward the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 14, we are invited to stay present with the unfolding. The time between this New Moon and the eclipse is a liminal space—one foot in the past, the other reaching toward the future. What new chapter might we now be preparing for?

Pisces is the sign that teaches us the art of surrender. It reminds us that we cannot control everything and that sometimes, the most powerful choice is to soften our grip. This New Moon—and the upcoming eclipse—asks us to embrace the flow rather than resist it. Can we trust in the unseen forces at work? Can we cultivate a sense of ease in uncertainty? Rather than forcing our way forward, this is a moment to pause, breathe, and allow life to move through us.

As the final sign of the zodiac, Pisces invites us to release the old, to dissolve what no longer serves us, and to create space for what is to come. Soon, we will be propelled into Aries’ fiery initiation, ready for action. But for now, we dream. We reflect. We align with our soul’s path—not through force, but through deep inner knowing. What dreams, visions, or inspirations are surfacing? How can we nurture them? What inner wisdom is asking to be honored?

Trust in what is dissolving. Trust in what is emerging. And most of all, trust in the unseen magic that Pisces so effortlessly weaves.

Leo Full Moon- Embrace YOU!

LEO FULL MOON 13TH FEB 12.53AM-

I absolutely love a Leo Full Moon—how could I not? With my own Moon in Leo, I’ve spent a great deal of time understanding how this fiery energy operates within the watery realm of emotions. The Moon represents our emotional world, while Leo is often associated with the ego. This combination can create an emotional need for validation, but the real lesson of the Leo Moon is that the most important approval comes from within.

This particular Full Moon is infused with a strong Aquarian influence, with the Sun, Mercury, and Ceres all positioned in Aquarius, directly opposing the Moon. Adding to the intensity, Uranus forms a challenging square, stirring up unpredictability and emotional highs and lows. You may feel pulled in different directions, struggling to embrace your individuality, but at its core, this lunation is asking us to celebrate ourselves fully and unapologetically.

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OK Back to the LEO FULL MOON

The Full Moon in Leo occurs in Australia on the 13th of February at 12. 53am at 24 degrees of Leo. See where this falls in your chart to determine which sphere of life is going to be most affected. Being in a fixed sign, see where you have planets in Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarians as these signs will feel the impact of this Full Moon the greatest.

No matter what your sign a Leo Full Moon is an invitation to step fully into the spotlight of your own life. Leo energy asks us to shine unapologetically, to own our unique brilliance, and to lead with heart. This Full Moon is a powerful time to embrace self-love, creative expression, and personal sovereignty. However, with Uranus in Taurus squaring this Full Moon, the universe is also throwing in a bit of chaos—unexpected shifts, breakthroughs, and a push toward authenticity that might feel disruptive but is ultimately liberating.

This Full Moon is urging us to release anything that stifles our ability to love ourself and express our truth. It is a time to shed self-doubt, people-pleasing tendencies, and fears around being fully seen. You are being called to put on your proverbial crown, claim your throne, and embody the regal, radiant being that you are. The question is: Are you ready?

Uranus, the planet of rebellion, sudden change, and awakening, forms a tense square with this Full Moon, ensuring that stagnation is not an option. If there are areas in your life where you have been playing small or conforming to outdated expectations, this aspect will likely bring revelations and shake-ups designed to set you free. This Full Moon asks us to question –

Where we might be  holding back from expressing our authentic self? What unexpected changes have arisen recently, and how might they be guiding us toward greater self-expression and what might we need to rebel against in order to find our true voice?

The energy of Uranus reminds us that true self-expression requires breaking free from societal conditioning and self-imposed limitations. Sometimes, stepping into our power means disrupting the status quo—both externally and within yourself.

Leo rules the heart, making this Full Moon a beautiful time to tune into what truly lights you up. Are we expressing our heart’s desires fully? Are we honouring the things that bring us joy, passion, and fulfillment?

Spend some time during this Full Moon to consider how much fun we have been having lately and where we might be able to invite more pleasure into our lives? When was the last time you did something purely for the joy of it?

So many of us deny ourselves pleasure, fun, and creative expression out of guilt, fear, or the belief that it is unimportant. This Full Moon reminds us that joy is not frivolous—it is fuel for the soul. Make time to celebrate yourself, whether through art, music, dance, or simply laughing wholeheartedly.

Leo’s energy is often associated with the ego, but ego itself is not the problem—it's how we use it. A healthy ego empowers us to express ourselves, set boundaries, and pursue our passions. An unhealthy ego, however, seeks constant validation, leading us to perform for approval rather than embody our truth. We can take a moment to reflect on how we seek external validation at the expense of our true selves and where we might be hiding aspects of ourselves for fear of judgment?

This is a potent time to release ego wounds—especially those that cause us to either dim our light or overcompensate by seeking attention in inauthentic ways. True confidence is rooted in self-love, not in the need to be seen in a particular way. Chiron, the wounded healer, forms a harmonious aspect to the Full Moon, offering an opportunity for heart-centered healing—both personal and collective. If there are wounds around love, self-worth, or feeling unseen, this is a moment to acknowledge and begin to heal them.

Healthy Leo energy is generous, loving, and fiercely loyal. This Full Moon offers a chance to express appreciation for your tribe, to recognise the people who uplift and support us, and to reflect on how we show up for others. This is the time to express our love freely—whether through words, gestures, or simply showing up. This is also a great time to shower your Leo friends with compliments (they’ll love you for it!).

With the Sun in Aquarius opposing this Full Moon, we are also being asked to find the balance between individuality and community. Aquarius energy reminds us of the importance of the collective, while Leo teaches us to embrace our personal essence. Leo thrives in self-expression, while Aquarius values inclusiveness. This Full Moon highlights the tension between the self and the group, between personal leadership and collective progress. It invites us to stand fully in our truth while also considering how we contribute to the greater whole.

This Full Moon in Leo invites us to align with our heart, express ourself unapologetically, and step into our power. It asks us to recognise our unique gifts and share them with the world—not from a place of seeking validation but from the joy of simply being who we are.

And with Uranus in the mix, expect surprises. Embrace change. Allow yourself to break free from anything that limits your radiance.

So, what will you release under this Full Moon? And more importantly—how will you shine?

To discover how to shine in your most embodied, empowered, and authentic true essence, consider exploring your natal astrology with me.

Together, we will explore where and how in life you need to shine your light, what challenges might be holding you back, what gifts and tools you have at your disposal and how to step into being unapologetically YOU

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HAPPY LEO FULL MOON