Aries Season is here — and with it, a spark of something new

As the first sign of the zodiac, Aries marks the astrological New Year  a moment of renewal, momentum, and bold intention-setting. Aligned with the energy of the Spring Equinox, this is your invitation to begin again. To move forward. To go for it.

This season carries powerful contrasts: fire and focus, ambition and reflection. With a potent Full Moon in Libra asking us to rebalance our relationships, and a rare New Moon in Aries urging us to step into leadership and purpose, we’re being called to both soften and step up.

On and off the mat, this is about courage. About clarity. About choosing what truly matters — and moving towards it with intention.

So… what are you ready to begin?

Aries is associated with the element of Fire, it’s the first sign of the zodiac and it’s the astrological New Year! The start of Aries Season corresponds with the Spring Equinox – a rebirth. This is a time to set intentions, gather in ceremony and celebrate the earth reawakening, here in the Northern Hemisphere. 

Aries is symbolised by The Ram and is ruled by Mars (planet of drive and ambition). Aries energy is “go for it!” energy.

We enter Aries Season just after the New Moon in Pisces and just as Mercury stations direct. This should offer us some clarity, however, Saturn (structure, boundaries and life lessons) and Neptune (imagination and illusion) are both hanging out in the early degrees of Aries meaning this Aries Season is time to work hard and to pay attention.

 Full Moon in Libra ♎ – Pink Moon 2nd April 2026 (03:11am bst)

The opposite sign to Aries is Libra. In very basic terms, Aries is about the individual self whilst Libra is about the self seen through the eyes of another person. A Full Moon in Libra asks us to reflect on our one to one relationships – this can include romantic partnerships but it’s not exclusively about love, it’s any relationship where another person acts as a mirror. A Full Moon in Libra is a time for us to evaluate our one to one relationships, to look at our patterns and to decide what we need to release. Venus rules Libra so this Full Moon is ruled by Venus (planet of beauty and love). On the day of this Pink Moon, Venus is in its other home sign – Taurus – promising that this Full Moon will have a unique beauty. Take some time to connect with art and nature.

Yoga for Full Moon On the yoga mat, it’s a time for balancing poses, as Libra’s symbol is The Scales – a metaphor for finding harmony and balance within our lives. Libra is an Air sign and in yoga the element of Air is associated with the heart chakra (Anahata). It can be a good time to practice slow and mindful Yoga that centres on the Heart Chakra. Perhaps a Yin class with a focus on the Heart Meridian or a Mandala flow that focuses on the element of Air. The Full Moon in Libra may invite us to reflect on where our lives are out of balance and to work on bringing in more equilibrium.

Ritual: Full Moon in Libra is a time for a rose petal salt bath, so make time for a soak. If you don’t have a bath a shower works too – use a salt scrub and visualises old energy that no longer serves you being washed down the drain. After the bath or shower – write down everything that you want to let go of and then tear up the paper and burn it safely (or if you don’t like burning, flush it down the loo). On the day of the Full Moon, buy yourself a bunch of seasonal flowers – daffodils or hyacinths and light a pink candle.

New Moon in Aries ♈ 17th April (12:51pm bst)

This New Moon in Aries is a sight to behold. There is a gang of six celestial bodies meeting in the sign of Aries. This is a rare and potent alignment of planets. Neptune, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, The Moon and The Sun. Chiron (the wounded healer) is also in the mix, sitting right next to the New Moon. When there is a heavy concentration of energy in one sign, it means we are collectively focused on the themes of this sign. Chiron plays a leading role in this New Moon. Chiron asks us to sit with our pain and asks, what did we learn from our difficult experiences? Chiron tells us there is a gift contained within our suffering and that gift is the ability to help others who might be experiencing the same thing.

Aries is associated with leadership so this Full Moon could be a moment for new leaders to step forward who lead with compassion and are able to alchemise their own personal struggles into a source of power and healing. In fact, this New Moon could be a time to awaken the leader archetype that resides in all of us. This New Moon asks us to move with purpose and clarity. It asks each and every one of us to step up and lead in one area of our lives and to lead with wisdom (chiron) ambition (Mars), purpose (Sun and Moon), discipline (Saturn) and imagination (Neptune).

The ruler of this New Moon is Mars (planet of drive and ambition) and because Mars is next to Mercury (planet of communication) and making a positive link with Pluto (transformation) and Uranus (rebellion and surprises) we can use our voices to fight for what really matters to us.

Yoga for New Moon

Harness the element of Fire in your practice and work with building strength and discipline. This is a time to challenge ourselves but it is also a time to work with compassion for any old injuries. A New Moon in Aries is a time to tap into Manipura (Solar Plexus) Chakra – the energy centre that connects us to power, courage and self-belief. To work with Manipura – wear the colour yellow, light yellow candles and practice strength building poses such as plank and knee to nose – as well as twists such as Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose) Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose), Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose), Parivrtta Anjaneyasana (Revolved Crescent Lunge/Twisting Lunge), Supta Matsyendrasana (Supine/Reclined Spinal Twist). The New Moon in Aries offers you the opportunity to light the spark of a new intention so set a sankalpa (a heartfelt intention) either before asana practice or during Yoga Nidra.

Ritual

Aries ruled by Mars and Mars’s Day is Tuesday – the New Moon falls on a Friday, so on the Tuesday before the New Moon (14th April) take a moment for a ritual. The Moon will be in the Waning Crescent phase so this a beautiful time for energy clearing. Clean your space and cleanse your energetic field. You can clear your energetic field through energy work such as yoga, Qi Gong and Tai Chi, by doing a smoke cleanse or by sprinkling yourself with Agua de Florida. On the day of the New Moon (17th April) write down everything you want to bring in for the next six months and then go to a yoga class and put the folded piece of paper with your intentions under your yoga mat and if you have a citrine crystal you can place that with your intentions too. The good energy from your practice will help to galvanise your intentions.

As always, check your rising sign too if you know it. Sending you Aries Season blessings, Amanda xx

Aries ♈

Hold on to your hat dear Aries, your birthday season is a wild ride. The concentration of energy in your sign is intense and it requires you to step up mentally, emotionally and physically. You are being asked to become the best version of yourself. You are being asked to take everything you’ve learned from your personal struggles and alchemise it in order to step into your power as a leader. There is work to be done, there are intentions to be set. There is an invitation to build something new from the foundations up. Are you strong enough to rise to the challenges? Of course you are!

Use your yoga practice to imbue with discipline, strength and vision. Angi Mudra will help you to work with the element of fire (Fold your ring finger down and bring your thumb to the middle bone of your ring finger. Leave the other fingers up, place the hands on the knees).

Taurus ♉

Taurus, this is your season of love, beauty and sensual pleasure, as Venus moves back into your sign. The Full Moon in Libra is an ode to everything you love and a moment to reflect on what you need to unburden yourself of in order to attract more of the kind of love that nourishes and sustains you. The fiery Aires energy sits at odds with your laidback grounded vibes and you may need time to retreat before coming up with a masterplan.

On the yoga mat work with Venus energy. Venus energy can be found in Anahata (the Heart Chakra). Wear the colour green, light green candles, practice yoga on Venus’s day – Friday. This Aries season asks you to seek spiritual enlightenment through deep meditation and mindful and tender movement.

Gemini ♊

Gemini, this Aries season is a time to call on your friends. There is healing to be done in communion. On the New Moon in Aries (17th April), arrange a gathering or a party and conspire with your loved ones to make the world a better place. On the Full Moon in Libra (2nd April) do something that sparks your creativity and something that makes you feel joyful.

Practice in community and work with the connection between the heart and the throat chakra – you can do this through backbends, mantras and kirtan. Try and find practices that connect you to a sense of joy, rather than ones that feel like a duty.

Cancer ♋

Sweet crabster, this Aries season wants you to succeed and it places your career or your public image in the spotlight. It’s not a time to shy away from your goals and ambitions, it’s a time to shine. You may find that work throws you some challenges but you will rise to them. The Full Moon in Libra (2nd April) invites you to spend some time beautifying your home so that you can create safe foundations from which to thrive.

During Aries Season, your yoga mat is a place to build strength and discipline. It’s a place to get clarity. Drishti is important – this is your gaze point – it’s symbolic of knowing how to direct your energy. Work with poses that help you to stand in your power such as Warrior Poses and Mountain Pose.

Leo ♌

Leo, this Aries season is deeply exploratory – you will be learning, exploring or traveling – perhaps all of the above. You are on a philosophical quest to understand and heal yourself. Your neighbours and local community will be a source of joy and kindness at this time. You might be feeling like you are stalled in some way at the moment – rather than pushing and forcing your plans – tap into your intuition and trust that things will unfold as they are meant to, when the moment is right.

Your yoga practice should be a place of self-enquiry at this time. Learn about yourself through the poses – Are you patient? Do you speak to yourself kindly? This is a great time to deep dive into yoga philosophy and to find a teacher who weaves that element into their class.

Virgo ♍

Virgo, this Aries season sends you on a deep dive into the depths of your psyche. You are on a mission to unravel life’s mysteries. You are not interested in frivolous pursuits, rather, you are seeking depth and meaning in everything. As this time requires you to dig deep and face things, it’s important to cultivate stability within yourself. The Full Moon in Libra (2nd April) offers you a moment to reflect on what, if anything is hampering your sense of stability and to readjust accordingly.

Your yoga practice during Aries season demands introspection and stillness. It’s a time for inversions, slow flows and Pratyahara (sensory withdrawal). Experiment with practicing in darkness by closing your eyes as you move through the poses. Make some time for Restorative Yoga.

Libra ♎

Libra, this Aries Season marks the half-way point in your personal year. The Full Moon is your own personal Full Moon (2nd April) so it’s an important time to release and reflect. It’s a Full Moon that seeks to align you with your personal goals and to help you to feel more at ease with yourself. If you take time for introspection, you can have some incredibly profound insights at this time – your closest relationships may grow and evolve through these insights.

Find your way inwards this Aries Season. Deep meditative practices will guide you into a deeper connection with your sense of self. Take time to work with Anahata (Heart) Chakra in dark and quiet spaces – this will guide you into a dialogue with the wisdom of your own heart. Try a Restorative Fish Pose on a bolster with a lavender scented eye pillow.

Scorpio ♏

Scorpio, this is a time for action and ambition. The cosmic forces are pushing you to do more and aim higher. If you have been unsure of yourself or struggling to make decisions, know that that time of stagnation is coming to an end. This Aries season, fortune favours the brave – use the New Moon in Aries to focus, create and manifest – you will have Mars (planet of drive and ambition) on your side. You are also being invited to reenergise your daily routines and habits.

This is an energetic and inspired time for you, so favour dynamic practices and try Kapalabhati (Short sharp exhale through the nose, passive inhale). Focus on routine and discipline will yield results so it doesn’t matter how you choose to practice yoga this Aries Season – just keep showing up!

Sagittarius ♐

This is a time to let your creativity flow and to set intentions around the theme of joy. Around the New Moon in Aries (17th April) take some to reflect on which creative pursuits and friendships really light you up and call more of that in. With so much energy concentrated in a fellow fire sign you should be feeling clear, energised and ready to make some important changes.

Aries Season should bring a sense of playfulness to your yoga practice. Allow yourself to get creative on the mat. Harness the power of your ruling planet Jupiter by working with hip openers and twists.

Capricorn ♑

This Aries Season invites you to put down roots and to deepen your sense of security. The people who are closest to you, could help with your career at this time and you may feel a surge of determination when it comes to your goals. Around the time of the Full Moon (2nd April) a work project may be coming to a close so use the time to reflect on what could come next.

This is a time for Root Chakra work. Try seated poses and grounding. Balancing poses will help to bring a sense of equilibrium around the time of Full Moon in Libra (2nd April).

Aquarius ♒

The Full Moon in Libra (2nd April) is a catalyst for change that might invite you to book a holiday or to sign up for a course. You are looking to educate yourself and broaden your horizons. Use the New Moon in Aries 17th April) to set intentions around honing your skills, building your social media strategy or creating deeper links with your siblings or neighbours.

On the mat it’s a time for self discipline and intention. Have a plan for when you are going to practice. Get curious about one aspect of the practice that interests you and delve into that topic. Sign up to a workshop to deepen your knowledge.

Pisces ♓

Things might feel a little calmer now but you have been through a lot in the past three years. Take time to breathe and pause. The Full Moon in Libra (2nd April) is asking you to go inwards and to reflect on the changes you have experienced recently. There is still some emotional baggage to shed. The New Moon in Aries (17th April) then gives you an invitation to call in more wealth and security and to address any concerns you may have over financial matters.

Your yoga practice can be a place that symbolically both offers you the space to transform and shed and the space to ground and stabilise. Work with twists and grounding poses.

About Amanda Barokh

Amanda Barokh has been studying tarot and astrology since childhood and practicing yoga since 2007 but it was a spiritual awakening in 2013 that started a chain of events which lead her to pursue spiritual work as a vocation and calling. In 2019 she did her yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India. She has also studied mediumship and is constantly developing her intuitive skills.
She loves weaving links between tarot, astrology and yoga and she believes that working with the three in tandem has powerful healing properties.
Amanda believes in using astrology and tarot to empower rather than to predict. Her website is www.allthegoodghosts.com – “The Good Ghosts” is the nickname she gives to her spirit guides.
You can book a tarot reading, birth chart interpretation or bespoke yoga class through her website.

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