Aries 21 March – 19 April

That fiery cardinal spirit of yours, Aries, is really feeling the push and pull today, almost like a tug-of-war between charging ahead and needing to pause. With your ruling planet, Mars, sitting in the middle degrees of Leo, conjunct expansive Jupiter there too, your drive for personal expression and making things happen is amplified. You’re ready to lead, to create, to perhaps even dominate a little, but the universe is whispering (or rather, retrograding) a few things you need to hear before you full-steam ahead.

Indeed, it’s a New Moon in Scorpio today, a fresh start point, but also deeply introspective and a bit intense. This Moon, sitting at 25° Scorpio, is squaring both Mars and Jupiter in Leo, which can feel like your emotional urges are directly clashing with your outward actions and confidence. There’s a distinct possibility you’ll feel a surge of impatience, wanting to push your agenda forward without fully checking if everyone else is on board. This is where your natural tendency to act first, think later, could land you in a bit of a pickle, Aries.

Now, here’s the tea: with Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, it’s making a square to Pluto in Aquarius. This means communication, especially around shared resources or deep emotional truths, is likely feeling muddled and perhaps a bit manipulative. Someone might be trying to pull a fast one, or you might be misinterpreting hidden agendas. Your job today isn't to blast through it, but to actually *listen*. Your impulse to compete or take charge at work could be well-intentioned, but it’s crucial to understand the unspoken power dynamics before you jump in.

Venus retrograde in Libra, exact sextile to Mars and Jupiter, offers a silver lining for relationships, suggesting opportunities for harmony through compromise, but only if you’re willing to meet others halfway. Don’t let your competitive streak overshadow genuine connection. With Saturn and Neptune both retrograde in your sign, Aries, you’re in a period of deep internal re-evaluation of your identity and long-term goals. Instead of trying to force an outcome today, use this energy to recalibrate and ensure your impressive fire is aimed in the most productive direction.