The astrological year begins anew at the Vernal Equinox. Ostara, the ancient name for Spring, is on Thursday, March 19, 2020.The arrival of renewal is upon the land. Day and night are now equal on Earth. The first sign of the zodiac, energetic Aries, is now in command of the zodiac.

Spring is here! The first day of the season is the start of astrology, and is the analog of January first in the standard calendar. Aries celebrates our own unique individuality. There are a number of planets in Capricorn, symbolizing career, politics and personal responsibility.

Aries- Happy Birthday to you, Aries! You bring Spring, with its sense of hope and new beginnings to the planet and you start the entire astrological year. You are in a strong phase, ready to start new projects, which exemplify your talents as you march through the year ahead.

Taurus- The Sun enters the sign that proceeds yours, the first one, Aries, on March 19. You are the second sign of the zodiac, and you are finishing your last year and starting to consider the resources that you need to move your year forward, as you approach your next birthday.

Gemini- Spring provides a breath of fresh air for you, airy Gemini. Your ruler, the messenger Mercury, was reversing in the last sign of the zodiac, Pisces, bringing the theme of processing events from your past, until recently. Now you are ready to look to the future and Spring.

Cancer- The Moon Children feel the stirrings of the Earth beneath the carpet of snow in the mountains. You are readying to plant the seeds that you will harvest when you introduce the Summer at the time of your birth. Make your voice heard when you speak with others.

Leo- Inspiration arrives for you when your fellow fire sign, Aries, introduces Spring. All of these planets in hard working Capricorn are suggesting that you review your finances, which works well with the theme brought forward by tax time. Remain strong in your negotiations.

Virgo- The streams in the mountains are packed with snow all winter. With the advent of the Vernal Equinox, the Spring melt begins. We first hear the water beneath the snow, and then finally start to see the flow of water. This sense of renewal is now enlivening your life.

Libra- Aries brings Spring; you bring Fall. Aries celebrates the individual; you rejoice in partnerships. Prepare for a month in which your connections with others quickens, just as the land begins to awaken from Winter. You are active, attractive and in demand in the month ahead.

Scorpio- Pluto, the symbol of transformation, is your ruling planet. During certain cycles in your life, you are moving from one iteration of your persona to another. You have recently changed deeply and are now ready to reveal the new portions of you to yourself and those around you.

Sagittarius- Earth, air, fire and water, the four elements, are the building blocks of astrology. The three fire signs are Aries, Leo and you, Sagittarius. Spring celebrates the element of fire, with Aries introducing the Spring Equinox. You feel the awakening of your deep primal forces.

Capricorn- The four seasons are the cornerstones of the astrological world. You bring Winter to the land. On March 19, Spring awakens the mountains. A number of planets in your sign allow you to examine the career direction that you are following and expand your opportunities.

Aquarius- The combination of Aries and Spring and the awakening of the fire within, and your intelligent idea driven sign is always a good idea astrologically. Expect to appreciate this combination by observing that you are in demand and efficacious in the world around you.

Pisces- The Alpha and the Omega in the stars occurs at this junction in time. You are the last sign of the zodiac and you now allow the first, Aries, to enter into the center of the stars. Mercury has just finished a reverse cycle in your sign, allowing you to integrate the past into the present.

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