Spring arrives! Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, welcomes the Vernal Equinox. The astrological year begins anew in Spring. This year the goddess asteroid Athena joins the Sun in Aries, requesting that we know ourselves. Chiron, the symbol of healing joins as wells, asking that we also heal ourselves.

Aries is the sign of the individual, celebrating our unique qualities. Jupiter and Neptune in a rare combination in intuitive Pisces continue giving spiritual guidance. The group of planets in humanitarian Aquarius allows us to fight for what is right and to give support to those who are defending their lives.

Aries - Happy Birthday and Happy Spring! As the first fire sign of the zodiac, you warm the earth and bring forward the intention of new growth. Athena the goddess of wisdom is with you on your birthday, allowing you to make intelligent choices as you plan your new astrological year.

Taurus - The Vernal Equinox starts the starry year anew. The North Node, known in astrology as the point of destiny, is now in your sign. Fate is with you as you decide the course that you wish to chart. You are now able to unfold a part of your life that you have long awaited to address.

Gemini - Fresh starts are fascinating arenas for the twins. All of the backtracking and delays that you have been experiencing have assisted you, allowing you to know where you want to go and how to get there, as you defrost all of your clever ideas and reanimate them in the Springtime.

Cancer - Career comes front and center for you with the start of Spring. A sense of renewal and direction infuses you as the snow melts. While others around you will have different opinions about projects, you will find that you can engage them in fruitful dialogue and move forward.

Leo - Marshaling your forces allows you to choose the direction that you want as 2022 gathers momentum. This is a good month for you to start planning travel adventures, both close to home and far away. You can start by visiting friends and planning local trips to great restaurants.

Virgo - You have inspiration and enthusiasm to face both personal and cultural issues during the year ahead. Friends will be a wellspring of joy for you to cherish as the year unfolds. This is the month to gain an overview of your finances with tax season rapidly approaching for all of us.

Libra - You are the grand expert in relating to other people. This skill set is in the center of the stars this month, with Aries, your opposite sign, bringing Spring to the planet. You will find yourself active, attractive and in demand, with your social life expanding in many areas.

Scorpio - Inspiration and obstacles arise over the month ahead for you. Given your deep and profound nature, you find that you will enjoy overcoming the challenges that you will face. Achievements as the year unfolds includes the expansion of some of your favorite projects.

Sagittarius - You have reserves of knowledge in your skill set. The astrological year has just begun with the start of Spring. One of the themes that Aries is introducing is health. This is the ideal time to revise your exercise routine and to find someone accomplished and have a massage.

Capricorn - Equilibrium allows competent Capricorn to balance all of the busy corners of your life with expertise. Here’s a reminder for you to notice when you need time just for you. A visit with a close friend or a hike in the woods will refresh you and make life so much smoother.

Aquarius - Humanitarian is one of your key strengths. The ability to fight for what is right is a theme that occurs for you throughout the year ahead. Banding together with groups of people with common goals allow you to magnify the results that you will obtain from your efforts.

Pisces - April 12th is an amazing day for Pisces! Your guides, fortunate Jupiter and spiritual Neptune, join together in your sign for the first time since 1856. During April meditate, or think about what you want to accomplish under the direction of all of this star power headed to you.

Karen Anderson is at Blue Owl Books on the weekends. You can reach her at 303-258-7258.