A solar eclipse at 20º Aries is anything but subtle, especially when joined by Chiron, the revered wounded healer and mentor of heroes. Aries, the fearless pioneer of the zodiac, symbolises passion and courage, heralding potent new beginnings and the forging of paths uniquely ours. This eclipse demands space for fresh starts, often necessitating the closure of chapters that no longer serve us — creating room for the blossoming of new potentials within. Amidst this fervour, Mercury’s retrograde presence during the Solar Eclipse may leave you torn between Aries’ impulsive drive for action and Mercury’s call to introspection.
Eclipses arrive four to six times each year—there are four eclipses in 2024—evoking unexpected changes and turning points in our lives. If you’ve been mired in indecision, an eclipse may force you to act—ready or not. Unanticipated events arise and demand a radical change of direction. Since eclipses reveal shadows, get ready for buried truths and secrets to explode into the open. Situations that are no longer “meant to be” are swept away without notice. Shocking though their delivery may be, eclipses help open up space for progress.
The total solar eclipse on 8 April can set you on a new path that you hadn’t imagined for yourself. While it may be surprising—or not something you even expected—a solar eclipse has a bigger vision in store for you. We have a finite focus as human beings, and it’s natural to concentrate on what’s in front of you. At times, this can limit your perspective, however and cause you to miss out on opportunities.
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We’ll all feel the “lights out” effects of this lunation, which can reveal any vacuums in leadership—and summon you to take charge and blaze trails where your talents are in demand. That’s how the total solar eclipse affects us all, astrologically.
But there’s more! Here comes, Chiron! On 8 April 2024, Chiron, the “wounded healer” comet that orbits between traditional Saturn and radical Uranus, sits right next to the total solar eclipse! Symbolised by a key, Chiron helps us unlock the wisdom gained from our hardships. Chiron in this position makes its presence known in April—big time!, making wounding and healing a major theme of this solar eclipse. Chiron represents the deepest wound in your soul and also your ability to heal yourself and others through medicine as well as more alternative healing methods.
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So, to recap: The Moon, Sun and Chiron, are all lining up in Aries, the sign of the warrior and transcendent leader. Bottom line: As mentioned, we will all feel the “lights out” effects of the April 2024 total solar eclipse. But when the light returns, so does clarity. The 8 April eclipse could initiate an awe-inspiring personal development, a global event or scientific breakthrough.
We’re looking at 8 April as a major day for events because this eclipse lands alongside Chiron, as we mentioned above. Chiron has been transiting through warrior Aries since 2018. So, can we repair the rifts of recent years, from the political aisles to literal battlefields? This sounds like a major wakeup call. The impact of collective rage, authoritarianism and the embattled existence under which many are living will be clear. Humanity will be faced with a choice: we either lay down our swords and negotiate or exacerbate “war wounds” and continue to destroy each other and fight to the death.
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On a global scale, what can we expect? Could there be an assassination attempt on a world leader? Or perhaps a nuclear event? Prior Aries' North Node cycles brought the assassination of both civil rights movement leader Martin Luther King, Jr., and RFK (Bobby Kennedy). And with so many global conflicts brewing, the fear of a nuclear event is heightened. Unfortunately, this worry is not unfounded. Let's go back in time. The Soviet Union tested its first atomic bomb while the North Node toured Aries in August 1949. The following year, Truman ordered development of the hydrogen bomb. In frightening resonance, the Chernobyl Disaster occurred while the North Node was in Aries on 26 April 1986. On a brighter note! With the North Node spending 2024 in Aries, the Next Big Platform app could emerge—perhaps one designed with guardrails against bullying. (And definitely incorporating AI creatively.)
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On a personal level, set your intentions for the next six months and get into action. Do you have a particular goal in mind? Do you want to show up in the world in a more authentic way? Is there a risk you've felt called to take, but your logical mind continues to talk yourself out of it? How can you take better care of yourself spiritually, emotionally or physically? Since this is a total solar eclipse, surprises are in store. We'll be inspired to take risks and make moves on all of our goals and passions. The competitive fire sign is pushing everyone's boundaries and propelling us to bet on ourselves, explore, and take charge. If you've got your eye on a promotion, now's the time to fight for it. In the mood for romance? This lunation is encouraging you to make the first move. Being edgy, demonstrating initiative, and showing up for yourself is what Aries energy is all about. But be cautious; power struggles could turn fierce, even violent, so do your best to de-escalate if you sense one brewing. Or simply turn on your heel and leave. This just isn’t a good time for negotiating since everyone’s feeling hotheaded and righteous. On the plus side, exciting and novel opportunities could crop up unexpectedly. Explore with eyes wide open (after it’s safe to remove your eclipse glasses)!
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If you have your birthday on 8 April, childhood wounds associated with your parents may resurface. Grief, fear, rejection, alienation, or victimisation are possible. You may feel that you are damaged or that fate has been particularly cruel to you. This could lead to a loss of confidence, depression, and self-pity. On the other hand, you may react more aggressively to your pain and start hurting yourself and others. But Aries solar eclipse is a time for nurturing and healing. Chiron heals through medicine, astrology, Tarot, and your hands and words. In its highest manifestation, Chiron heals through thoughts alone.
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ARIES ♈
You're feeling the brunt of this eclipse, Aries. As one of the boldest of the zodiac signs, you may enjoy being in the spotlight. But think about who you are when no one is looking—and when everyone is. Often, we carefully curate our outward presentation. We disguise ourselves, out in the open. And while you’re not shy about vibrant colours and notice-me fashions, this lunation is asking if you’re bold enough to wear your heart on your sleeve, too. It’s also saying: it’s OK to put yourself first. You may feel yourself gravitating toward new opportunities, passions, and interests that align with your most authentic self. Be open to these changes, which may help you understand yourself on an intimate level. Be vulnerable. Share your hopes and your wounds. If there is any sign brave enough to do this, it’s you. And don’t forget, stay true to yourself!
TAURUS ♉
This solar eclipse can feel like a major block right now, Taurus. Rather than jumping into anything new this time is perfect to rest, relax and recharge, to let go and reflect. Where are you struggling to align between your physical self and your spiritual one? Do you feel balanced and rested to then take on bigger challenges? Is the only reason you don’t do things you love often because it’s perceived as lazy or self-indulgent? Take this eclipse to bridge the gap and reconnect with your inner world. The Solar Eclipse in Aries is inviting you to put your self-care needs first. Let go of the idea that you must always be producing to feel worthy. Sometimes the most purposeful thing you can do is to not have purpose—and just be in the moment. Try and find some peace in your favourite hobbies, meditation, or personal spiritual practice. Honour your need to do something without guilt.
GEMINI ♊
Maybe the last few years could have put a strain on your relationships—especially friendships. Perhaps you went from hanging out, carousing, and hugging, to Zoom meetups that quickly led to online fatigue. For you, Gemini, this shift could have felt like a real loss, as you thrive in both group and one-to-one friendships. If you have felt this way, the Solar Eclipse in Aries is coming at the perfect time. It’s giving you the wonderful opportunity for a fresh start in your friendships. It’s your cosmic reminder that friendships must be taken care of just as much as any other relationship we care about. Make an intention to call up your closest friends, Gemini. The ones you can be your quirky and authentic self around without judgement. The ones who see you and love you—but also the ones you may have lost touch with. Call them. Let them know what they mean to you.
CANCER ♋
It may feel like you're under a microscope right now, Cancer — but use it as professional fuel! Fiery Aries is stoking your passionate heart and is encouraging you to make major decisions when it comes to your career and public image. There's an opportunity to reinvent your public or career life if things are starting to seem too stale or boring. You’re finally ready to take what belongs to you, and if you see yourself as a winner, other people will too. This special new moon is encouraging you to start making the boss moves you’ve been itching to make. But whether you're in the market for a new professional direction or not, this solar eclipse is helping you get honest and brave about what it is you want to be known for.
LEO ♌
The world is yours, Leo — not that you didn't know that before. This New Moon is asking you to go big—and not stay home. Travel opportunities have been in short supply recently. But over the next year you will be infinitely more inspired to get out there—especially when Jupiter enters Gemini in late May. Use this New Moon to think about what you want to see and do—and also why. You may feel inspired to travel or eager to immerse yourself in new customs and cultures. Taking one yoga class could be what leads you to a life-changing yoga retreat. Casually reading a horoscope could catapult you into a career in divination. Liking a travel account on social media could inspire you to actually go there and have a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. For you, this lunation is about feeling the urge to experience entirely new stimuli outside of your comfort zone—and then feeding that adventurous desire.
VIRGO ♍
What's lurking under the surface, Virgo? Can you let go to let someone else in? That’s your pivotal question during this New Moon. You’re a giver and a helper. When someone is in need, you’re the first person everyone calls. You either know how to fix it or have the perfect thing to say. But how about when you need help? Does anyone even know? Are you able to ask for assistance? If you get it, do you feel like you are worthy enough to receive it? During the Aries Solar Eclipse, repeat that you are worthy. Like a mantra. Say it so often, that you finally start believing it. This special New Moon is an adventure in physical, emotional, sexual, and spiritual vulnerability for you. It may not look like a radical change on the outside, but this could be this lunation that awakens a deeply healing inner transformation in you. One you’ve earned and deserve.
LIBRA ♎
This steamy eclipse is firing up your relationships, Libra. If you’ve been longing for a fresh start in love, then the Aries Solar Eclipse is something like divine timing. If relationships have felt stagnant or like a spark has been missing, now’s the time to reignite passion and adventure. This energy can express itself in the bedroom, but there’s also an opportunity to go deeper. Aries energy is about authenticity and our ability to boldly express our own individual nature. Aries craves freedom. At first glance, that can feel like it contrasts with your Libra solar need for union and partnership—but this lunation is urging you to see that you don’t have to compromise yourself for the sake of another. Real love and partnerships require freedom. Your freedom to be you and your partner’s freedom to be themselves—and both of you to be accepted for it. Perfection is never the price for being loved. Being yourself is.
SCORPIO ♏
There is reward in ritual, Scorpio, if we know where to look for it. You’re a sign that enjoys the allure of mystery. Something as mundane as a daily routine can be quite uninspiring to you. Paying bills, getting ready… boring, right? But what if you could change your perspective? Put more intention into tasks you perform on autopilot? What if you could look at something like a walk around your neighbourhood–the same, familiar place–and see it as a stranger would? The solar eclipse in Aries is about waking up a sense of adventure in your daily life and venture outside your boundaries. So that way, an email in your inbox doesn’t produce a burdensome weight of one more thing you “have” to do—and instead becomes one more thing you “get” to do. Use this New Moon to help you cherish every moment. Because time goes by fast—and life with it.
SAGITTARIUS ♐
This lunation is all about fun for you, Sagittarius, the kind of fun you had when you were a kid. It’s about having an adventure. Living in the moment—and then living to tell the tale about it. Aries is lighting up your childlike sense of wonder, making it a good time to really lean into activities that help you connect with your inner child. Recapture the youthful exuberance and optimism you may have once felt but got lost along the way of deadlines, obligations, and the weight of responsibilities. This special New Moon is about healing your inner child by acknowledging the role your inner child still plays in your heart. What would you do if you could do anything that you wanted to? Where would you go? Who would be with you? What activity would you choose? And most importantly, how would you like to feel? Then use this New Moon to do just one thing that brings you closer to making that vision into a reality.
CAPRICORN ♑
How often are you doing more for others than you are doing for yourself, Capricorn? It’s a question that’s often asked of people in relationships, but it is an equally important question with family members and at home. Are you shouldering more responsibility than should reasonably be expected? The Aries Solar Eclipse is a chance to balance out where obligations may be overweight on you. When it comes to taking ownership and accountability, people always turn to you. But you also need time for yourself. You also need a moment to put your needs first or to have a space that is just your own to unwind. Use this special New Moon as an opportunity to get help around the house, with your daily chores, so you can free yourself up to do more of the things you wish you had more time to do. Because if you do, then you will.
AQUARIUS ♒
What’s your relationship like with communication, Aquarius? Do you wish you could change how you interact with not only people, but with your actual devices? Can you be more intentional about putting your phone down so you can be more fully present? Is it about making your preferred communication style more clear to others? Letting them know you can’t always respond to every text? Or instead that you appreciate more prompt replies? Whatever it is, as our dependence on technology to communicate with others grows, so does our fraught relationship with the devices we’re using to do that communicating. Look at the Aries Solar Eclipse as a chance to hit the celestial reset button on the thornier parts of corresponding with others—as in, managing expectations and establishing guidelines, so you can spend more time focusing on the quality of your conversations and less time thinking about how you’ll do it.
PISCES ♓
You’re getting a fresh start in your world of personal finances. With the future pointing towards financial freedom, it’s a good time to think about what you want your future to look like—and what role financial health plays in it. Use this time to invest in your greatest asset: your own dreams. Then plan what exactly you need to fuel those dreams. This isn’t a time for reckless spending but for intentional budgeting. Money can be an awkward subject to talk about, but it can be a critical part of our sense of security. What do you need to feel comfortable? To feel in control? And to feel adventurous? Remember that Aries is a cardinal sign which calls on us to initiate a plan. Now it’s time to invest in yourself, Pisces. And on a personal level, take the insightful Aries Solar Eclipse to get honest about what's truly important to you.
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