It may be a new year, but 2023 is serving as a midpoint of sorts for you, Aries. Chiron, the asteroid that represents our inner wounds, has been in your sign since 2018 and remains there until 2026. At this halfway point, you're being asked to reflect on your healing journey. Meanwhile, Jupiter's presence in your sign from 20 Dec., 2022, to 16 May, 2023, is catapulting you to new heights, starting a 12-year cycle of growth and transformation in your life, refusing to let you get stuck in the past. Whatever fresh start you're ready for should ideally be initiated within the first five months of the year. The astrological new year and Aries new moon take place on 20 and 21 March, respectively, and during Aries season this year, you're likely to feel more confident and magnetic with both Jupiter and the sun in your sign. Get clear about what you want as you set your Aries new-moon intentions; by the corresponding Aries full moon on 29 Sept., they may have manifested beautifully.
Eclipse season strikes again in May 2023, and the Scorpio lunar eclipse on 5 May activates your sector of depth and intimacy. You may feel more financial pressure around this time, and there could be hidden matters to investigate when it comes to those you're in collaboration with. Try your best not to make impulsive decisions in May, especially since Mercury will be retrograde for the first half of the month. Once Jupiter shifts out of your sign and enters Taurus on May 16, finances once again become a key theme, but instead of focusing on generational wealth, you'll be focussed on your day-to-day finances and creating more stability in that area of your life. The key may be to simplify your lifestyle and take on fewer responsibilities while maximising return on the investments and financial choices you do make.
You'll be activated by the North Node's entrance in your sign starting 17 July, where it will remain until 2025. The North Node symbolises one's higher destiny, which means that if you've been feeling lost or confused about your path, you're likely to have a series of "aha!" moments in the second half of the year as you let go of distractions and commit to your evolution. This year, Aries, consider yourself a magnet for whatever you'd like, be it a committed and healthy partnership, a more trustworthy circle of friends, a promotion at your dream job, or the manifestation of your dream home. Trust that the universe wants you to win and that you're already on the path to achieving your deepest aspirations. With Jupiter and the North Node in your sign guiding you, you're the universe's favourite this year.