Aries 21 March – 19 April

That signature Aries drive is running hot, but with a few curious cosmic crossroads. Your ruling planet Mars, currently zipping through late Gemini at 22°24', is forming an exact square with Venus in Virgo. This tells us there's a real push-pull dynamic happening in your relationships or creative projects. You’re ready to charge ahead, as a Cardinal Fire sign does, but someone else might be scrutinising the details, making you feel a bit impatient. The Full Moon in Aquarius adds to this, highlighting where your personal desires clash with group needs.

With Saturn and Neptune both retrograde in your own sign, Aries, it’s like the universe is putting up a few detours on your usual express route. Saturn at 14°44' Aries (retrograde) is asking you to revisit your boundaries and long-term commitments, while Neptune at 4°16' Aries (retrograde) is stirring up some fogginess around your identity and purpose. You might feel a pull to act, but also an underlying sense of 'what's the point?' or 'am I even heading in the right direction?' Don't just follow the loudest impulse today.

The Sun and Jupiter are having a grand old time in Leo, forming a tight conjunction in the middle degrees, which is generally fantastic for your confidence and creative expression. However, this powerful duo is also opposing Pluto retrograde in Aquarius. This is the tea, Aries: while you’re feeling expansive and ready to shine, there's a deeper undercurrent demanding a complete transformation of how you relate to your community or your long-term goals. You might think you're leading the charge, but the universe is quietly asking you to consider the collective impact of your individual ambition.

You might find yourself in a situation where your desire to lead clashes with someone else's need for a voice. With Venus in Virgo squaring Mars in Gemini, it's easy to misinterpret intentions. Instead of acting on that initial burst of competitive energy, take a beat. Listen. Your instincts are usually spot-on, but today, they might be clouded by an urge to win at all costs. Use that amazing Martian fire to passionately advocate for what’s right, rather than just asserting your will. A little strategic listening will go a long way.