Mar 19 – Apr 19, 2016
Click here to learn about the Sun. Click here to learn about Aries.
Disclaimer: the Sun sign is a much-celebrated yet oversimplified astrological element, usually given more significance than it deserves. Remember – you are a whole soup of planets!
The Pisces cycle is often fraught with indecision, psychic turmoil, frustration and inexplicable moodiness. You’re not alone if you found yourself feeling unusually sensitive and/or in need of extra sleep. We are also more likely at this time to gravitate towards addictive behaviors, especially drugs, alcohol, video games or any kind of fantasy world afforded to us by technology. Prepare for things to pick up markedly over the next few weeks. Aries is fresh like morning dew, sharp as a sword and fearless as the warrior running headfirst into battle.
We’re at the beginning of the the zodiac wheel, crimson fire ravaging our soul forests. If Pisces is the last breath, Aries is the first. Watch now as the Universe unveils the magnificence of the changes and endings heralded by the Pisces cycle. This is where the pen first touches the page; where the planets form; where the dust settles to reveal a space that is both empty and full. This is the beginning, the first clay molding.
Aries can be reckless, aggressive and impulsive. For those who struggle to stay cool - be patient, come back to compassion and tact. The ram knows that one of life’s greatest joys comes from pride in the Self, but it’s easy to get stuck in the raging fires of the ego. Aries burns through space with blinding brightness. Walk with total confidence, boldly expressing the Self, but also remember to give and be considerate.
When I visualize Aries, I see a blood red flower blooming from the base of the spine to the head, emanating heat, generating life, creating endlessly. Under the influence of Aries we feel invincible. Go ahead, hit the restart button. This is your blank sheet of paper; New Year’s resolution; second chance. Pain and suffering burn away in the face of Aries’ insistence on LIFE and HAPPINESS and MOVEMENT. This is it! Drop it all into the belly of the blaze, watch it disappear in a column of sparkling orange smoke. Awaken!
The Aries cycle aims to achieve the same end by one of two means: by capitalizing on self-confidence, effectively laying the groundwork for another spectacular year; or by smashing your face in the ditch, forcing you to get your act together right-here-right-now because time’s bled out and there’s nowhere left to go. It might feel like being thrown on a treadmill flying top speed so RUN. Aries is a punch in the gut, a flash of sun in the eyes, a rough landing, a vicious fight. For the Pisces cycle, I recommended relaxing so that you could more easily find the sunshine, but I’m going to suggest exactly the opposite now: it’s time to get tough.
This is a very natural position for the Sun and you will feel quite natural in your sense of Self as a result. This cycle is all about who we are. Although it is impossible to prepare, this is not a time to just sit back; we have to run up this motherfuckin mountain first. None will pass without having to work – no, things will not just “fall into place.” The hard truth is that we must learn to love the Self before we can really love or support another. And you know what? It’s difficult, it’s so damn difficult, learning to love yourself. That’s what the ram is here to help you do. For so many, this is the defining quest, the journey of all journeys.
You can and must reject doubt, insecurity and fear. Fire does not reflect. It simply moves. No thoughts or questions now as to whether or not you have become – you are. Welcome this sunrise after a long night of grief. Dance ecstatically upon Life’s sacred hearth! Fill the dark sky with your light!
Celebrate with Aries Yoga.
Mantra: I start anew