ARIES HOROSCOPE

The more you push, the faster things slow down when Mars conjoins Saturn on April 19th. This is what happens when the planet of unstoppable force meets the planet of immobility. Yet the answer isn't to power through; it's to change your approach to a problematic situation. Obstacles don't have to be surmounted. Sometimes they need to be studied. In fact, it can even be argued that the more you respect the problem in front of you, the more it “speaks” to you – stimulating your creativity and ingenuity. Trust in this conversation, and you will find a way through that wasn't apparent the first time.

You’re a fighter, not a lover when Mars is in Aries. That’s because Mars feeds on conflict. You love a good argument when voices are raised and tempers flare because it shows that people care! That’s why you’ll make provocative statements aimed at getting a rise out of them. But Mars in Aries isn't just a troublemaker. It can even make you heroic by urging you to say what nobody else will, to do what everyone else wishes they had done, and keep on pushing for what’s right long after others have given up. Mars will be in Aries from April 9th until May 18th.

You're quickly approaching the day when you'll be ending one chapter in your life and starting a new one. It's true that Aries people love a good challenge, but the problem with the challenge you face is it's not specific; it's existential. In other words, you know that what you're doing is right, but where are you going? It's a good time to remember that Jupiter is the planet of pilgrimages and long journeys, so it's not about the destination but what you experience along the way. Put your faith in this, and you'll see your life open up in ways you never imagined before.

Saturn in your zodiac sign can be onerous and paralyzing. Not only does it burden you with impossible demands, it can also assail you with second thoughts and dispiriting doubts. Thankfully, the Saturn/Pluto sextile on March 28th promises deliverance. It won't do this by saving the day but by making you see how you can save your own day. Remember that Aries rules the head, which means that a sober assessment of what's working versus what isn't—along with a strategic plan to tackle only one hurdle at a time—will do more for you now than trying to power through the obstacles will.

Your wish is everyone's command on March 22nd when the Sun conjoins Neptune in Aries. No one will be able to resist when you are bathed in the glow of Neptune, planet of glamor and illusion. But be reasonable in your requests because like a hypnotic trance, the effects of Neptune are passing and you don't want anyone resenting you for taking advantage of them when they were under the influence. The best way to work with this energy is to find a way for everyone to benefit. That way they'll be more than happy to help out again – even when Neptune isn't conjunct your Sun.

It’s time to get your house in order – both physically and metaphorically. Jupiter comes out of retrograde on March 10th in that part of your solar chart that pertains to hearth, home, and property. This is good news if you’ve been dealing with tense family matters because it signals a softening of tone and a resurgence of good feeling. It will feel as if the Sun has emerged from behind a cloud as an uncooperative relative finally sees reason or an estranged loved one returns to the fold. And if you’ve been looking to sell or buy property? Then this would be the perfect time to proceed.

Your Ruling Planet Mars enters a slippery patch of sky on March 2nd, and you could become the author of your own missteps if you aren't careful. You're apt to be extremely sensitive and skittish, and this may lead you to walk out on things prematurely, to fire off ultimatums when you don't get your way, or to see gloom and doom everywhere you look. The flip side to this is that Mars in Pisces could also be a creative and prolific time for you. It all depends on how deep you want to go. Mars will be in Pisces from March 2nd to April 9th.

You have a natural respect for authority. Many people wax poetic about what they'd do if they were in the driver's seat, but they often lack the nerve for leadership. This is why you support those in charge because responsibility is a heavy burden to bear. That said, it's glaringly obvious that a certain supervisor is out of their depth. Moreover, they've become a huge problem that the chain of command doesn't want to acknowledge, which means it's up to you to do something about it on February 27th. You don't relish leading the charge for change, but you'll do it if nobody else will.

The scales fall from your eyes when Saturn conjoins Neptune on February 20th. This won't be a rude awakening as much as a dawning realization. As an Aries, you tend to follow others' marching orders if it's in service to a good cause or if you feel like you're fighting the good fight. You like a strong leader. Although the planetary conjunction may prove disillusioning at first, it will also show that it's time to take charge of your own life. Free from the demands and expectations that others imposed on you, you can now pursue those aspirations that speak to your heart and soul.

Saturn reenters Aries on February 13th. As the planet of trials and tribulations, you will feel like your burdens have grown heavier and your tasks more thankless. But Saturn doesn’t do this to quash your spirit; it does it to rekindle your fire. This is the time to choose which challenges you want to take on and which to put down, because you just can’t do them anymore. You need to be absolutely honest with yourself so you can focus your energy on those endeavors you want to pursue. Do this and you will not only face your fears, but grow stronger with each obstacle you surmount.