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Spring Equinox — Sun Enters Aries

Name: Spring Equinox — Sun Enters Aries — March 20, 2026
Start: 2026-03-20T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-20T23:59:59+00:00

March 20, 2026

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Description

The spring equinox is the moment when the Sun crosses the celestial equator, moving from the southern hemisphere to the northern. Day equals night, and from this point forward, light begins to triumph over darkness in the Northern Hemisphere. In astrology, this is the start of the new year — the Sun enters the first degree of Aries, the point of "cosmic noon."

The Sun's ingress into Aries is the astrological New Year. A chart cast for the moment of the equinox for a specific location is traditionally considered the "chart of the year," describing the main themes of the following 12 months. Aries is a cardinal fire sign, a symbol of initiative, pioneering spirit, and unstoppable life force.

The 2026 spring equinox coincides with Mercury turning direct, making it especially powerful. Two "new beginnings" on the same day is a rare opportunity for a restart. The energy of this day supports everything requiring courage: starting a new project, declaring love, taking the first step toward a dream you have been postponing.

In various traditions, the equinox is a sacred holiday: Ostara in Wicca, Nowruz in the Zoroastrian tradition, Komoeditsa among the Slavs. All these celebrations share themes of rebirth, light's victory, and nature's awakening. Use this archetypal energy to plant seeds — both literally (plant something) and metaphorically (launch a project, start a habit).

Recommendations

Create a list of intentions for the astrological year — what do you want to achieve by March 2027
Start something new on March 20: a project, course, workout routine, or habit
Perform an equinox ritual: light a candle, formulate an intention, plant a seed
Analyze the equinox chart for your city — it will reveal the themes of the year

What to Watch Out For

Arian energy may cause impatience — do not try to do everything at once
The coincidence with Mercury turning direct means the communication sphere is still unstable — formulate intentions clearly

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the equinox considered the astrological New Year?

Because 0° Aries is the starting point of the zodiac. When the Sun enters Aries, a new zodiacal cycle begins. This tradition dates back to ancient Mesopotamian civilizations and was central to Hellenistic astrology.

How to use equinox energy?

The equinox is the ideal moment for setting year-long intentions, starting new projects and practices. Make a list of goals, meditate on renewal, start something you have been postponing. The energy of initiation is very strong on this day.