Sun enters Aries, Vernal Equinox

Overnight the Sun entered Aries, marking the first day of the astrological year and the vernal equinox. In the northern hemisphere this marks the beginning of spring; suggesting metaphorically and literally a time for new life and change.

The first degree of this sign aka the Aries Point is associated with personal events taking on a larger political meaning. Pluto the planet that forces us to evolve from the ashes has been aspecting this point since its entry into Capricorn (the sign associated with worldly success through hard work, governments, established structures, society and social norms) early this year. As the Sun (representing our primary life source) enters Mars ruled Aries it squares Pluto in Capricorn is bringing us one clear message of an individuals ability to instigate change in a way that affects society on a larger scale.

We are standing on an evolutionary threshold like few others. In relationships and situations where it seems we’ve reached a breaking point, we are actually being challenged to grow as we seek liberation from all that seems oppressive.

Do not underestimate the power of the planets at the moment. Their potent alignments are pushing us to take action where normally we would be tempted to lay low. There is a need now to find an inner balance between the need to conform to social or established norms and the drive to assert individuality and passion.

Added to this the Libra Full Moon tomorrow is likely highlighting a power struggle in an important personal or professional relationship and we can expect more revelations as we lead up to this potent lunation. At best it is bringing to light the spirit and power of teamwork to bring greater change.

But as I mentioned yesterday, change can ultimately only come from within — only in changing our response, can we change the outcome.

— Priya Kale

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== Daily Oracle

“Religion often teaches that the love of God is more important than the love of humanity. At this time in your life I suggest you consider that as a question and not as an answer. I have no doubt that you’re feeling the ‘higher calling’ in life the drive and desire to be the most complete person you can be and that this may have some spiritual overtones. It’s also clear that love is the method for getting there. Yet you might ask: what is it in this life that will leave me feeling the most free? That is morality on a level that makes sense to you.”

— Eric Francis, Planet Waves Oracle, Mar 18, 2005, Leo – Weekly