Aries Season
The Sun moves through Aries from Mar 21 to Apr 19 — here's what it means.
When is Aries season?
Aries season runs from around Mar 21 to Apr 19 every year — roughly a 30-day window while the Sun travels through Aries. The start date can move by a day depending on the year and your time zone, but Mar 21 – Apr 19 is the reliable range.
What Aries season means
During Aries season the Sun shines through Aries, a cardinal fire sign ruled by Mars. Its bold, pioneering, direct energy sets the tone for everyone — not only Ariess. Think of it as the collective mood shifting toward Aries's themes for a few weeks: a seasonal invitation to take bold action, start what you've been putting off, and lead with courage.
How to make the most of Aries season
Lean into the fire energy: take bold action, start what you've been putting off, and lead with courage. It's also the perfect window to read up on your own chart — if you're a Aries, it's your solar return season; if you're not, notice where Ariesfalls in your birth chart to see which area of life gets the spotlight.
Where does Aries land in your chart?
Aries season lights up a specific house in your birth chart. Run your free chart to see exactly which part of your life it activates.
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When does Aries season start?
Aries season starts around Mar 21 each year, when the Sun enters Aries, and runs until about Apr 19. The exact start can shift by a day depending on the year and your time zone.
When does Aries season end?
Aries season ends around Apr 19, when the Sun leaves Aries and the next sign's season begins. So Aries season runs roughly Mar 21 – Apr 19.
What does Aries season mean?
During Aries season the Sun travels through Aries, so its fire, bold energy colours the collective mood — for everyone, not just Ariess. It's a natural time to take bold action, start what you've been putting off, and lead with courage.
Whose birthdays fall in Aries season?
Anyone born roughly Mar 21 – Apr 19 has their Sun in Aries, making them a Aries. If you were born near the start or end, check your exact sign with a sun sign calculator — cusp birthdays can go either way.
More on Aries
Read the full Aries zodiac sign guide, or explore the other zodiac seasons: