March 21st marked not only the start of Spring, but also the beginning of Aries season and the start of the new astrological year. In astrology, a season (short for solar season) simply refers to the period of time when the sun has moved into alignment with a specific sign. The sun is the core of the zodiac and it journeys through the 12 signs throughout the year. This year’s Aries season will last from the 21st of March to the 19th of April. Because the sun is so powerful in astrology, it is believed that all the signs can feel the influence of whatever sign the sun is currently aligned with. Even if someone is not an Aries, they may find themselves emulating Aries qualities during this time. Also, anyone born during this season is an Aries.

There are few key characteristics that create Aries. For instance, the placement of Aries in the zodiac. Some other important features that make up Aries are its duality, triplicity, and quadruplicity. Although these names sound quite complicated, their meanings are simple. Each of these are groups that the zodiac is divided into and give the sign its aspects. Duality means that the zodiac is split into two groups known as masculine or feminine. Triplicity means there are four groups that each contain three signs. The four groups are fire, earth, air, and water. Quadruplicity refers to three groups that contain four signs. These groups are called qualities and are cardinal, fixed, or mutable.

As the first sign in the zodiac, Aries represents leadership and ambition. Aries’s duality is masculine which, in modern times, does not have much to do with gender, and more so with how the sign interacts with the world. In astrology, masculine is defined as direct, outward energy. The next important quality of Aries is its associated element, which is fire. Signs associated with this element are known for being outgoing and active. This sign is also categorized as a cardinal sign. Cardinal is translated from the Latin word to mean “principle”. In other words, this means original or first. Cardinal signs are known for being initiators and for pushing things forward. All of these factors contribute to the headstrong, confident, and adventurous sign that is Aries. This season is great for starting new projects, putting plans into motion, or tying up loose ends in order to focus on present goals. After the slowed down, hibernation-like period that was Pisces season, these next few weeks will bring about new feelings of high energy and motivation. As the start of the next astrological year, it is the perfect time for goal setting and new beginnings.