The Aries ingress is set for 20 March 2026 at 14.46 GMT Westminster and covers from the 20^th March to the 21^st June when the Sun ingresses into Cancer.

24° of Leo rises, a fixed sign indicating that this Aries ingress chart will hold sway for the entire year as all the angles are fixed.

Using the traditional planets, the chart is steamy! We have Sun, Moon, Venus and Saturn in fire with the remaining three planets in water. There is no Earth nor Air. Furthermore, there is a bunching of planets in the SW quadrant with only Jupiter standing apart suggesting matters over this quarter will be dictated by those “foreign” to the country.

The Sun could be taken to be besieged by the two malefics as Mars is in Pisces within 15⁰ and Saturn by body. Fortunately Jupiter puts his ray in front of Mars and provides some protection. In WSH, the Sun and his companions are in the 9^th sign, but the Sun and Saturn are in the idle 8^th by quadrant.

Mars is turned away from the Sun and is located in the 8^th sign, but in the 7^th place by quadrant houses although he is right on the cusp of the 8^th.  Mars does have some dignity in Pisces as he is the nocturnal triplicity ruler of Water. He is further helped by the trine aspect from his ruler, the exalted Jupiter who has just turned direct. Mars is always seen as the planet of War, strife and contentions. He is the surgeon who is not afraid to wield the scalpel to cut away the rot. However, in Pisces, his actions can be all over the place.  He may just cut off the wrong limb!

Mars rules the 9^th sign relating to overseas trade, law, religion and education. He also rules the 4^th sign with its connections to the land, crops and produce, as well as the party in opposition to the Government. Mars has the reputation of being a war monger, but many overlook he also seeks to protect what he views as home and family, particularly when it comes to the land, heritage and the assets of the people. 

With 4 planets in the house of law and religion, we may see some changes and challenges in these matters. Our “laws” have increased as the Government apparently seeks to “protect” the people. There is a slight push back from the people who feel the Government has gone too far in trying to control all aspects of the lives of the people, but it is unlikely the British people will rise up as they have done in other countries.

We can expect much chopping and changing over the coming quarter with regard to those matters. Due to the trine aspect from Jupiter, Mars is ably supported, but there may not be lasting benefits.

There is an aspect and reception between Mars and Venus; he is in the sign of her exaltation, whilst she is under his domain.

If we take Mars as indicating the opposition party to the Government, it may indicate some division and taking chances, without shoring up their defences, that ultimately may lead to a lack of focused direction.

Venus rules the 10^th of Government and the 3^rd sign relating to transport within the UK, the Post Office and matters related to all forms of communications. The 3^rd house is also associated with “alternative” religious matters. There is still no resolution or payout in regard to the Post Office Horizon scandal. Could there be a further challenge regarding restitution to those affected? We should also note that Venus rules Islam and we have seen the increasing influence of this Religion and how it is now affecting the Laws of the UK as Sharia Law starts to be accepted by the Government.

Although it is “old news,” the UK has the first female Archbishop of Canterbury who took up her post on the 28^th January 2026; she will not be “installed” until the 25^th March, the day before her 64^th birthday. It is telling the two planets perceived as “feminine” are both in the 9^th house relating to the Church and Spiritual Matters.  Venus is not comfortable in Aries being peregrine, but she will soon move into the area of her Decan that will give her some authority and standing. (Firmicus 4^th Century AD, was of the opinion that a planet in any form of dignity was able to act). Both Venus and the Moon are just clear of the Sun and would be visible as the Sun sets.

If we consider that both the Moon and Venus represent the “leader” and both are co-present in Aries in the 9^th, it seems Government and Church are together. Indeed Dame Sarah Mullally was an advisor to Tony Blair when he was in Government.  With Venus, indicator of the “Leader” in the 12^th from the 10^th, could this suggest a change in leadership to a female during this quarter? One who is behind the scenes and ready to jump?

Cardinal signs are about change and Aries is the fastest in terms of Ascensional times in the Northern hemisphere. It is interesting that Angela Rayner who was long considered the Right Hand of Starmer, is herself an Aries (28/3/1980), currently in her 10^th house Profected year. She moves into the 11^th house just after the Ingress. It does seem to point to a feminine presence for the country.

The last time the Sun, Venus and Saturn were in Aries was in April 1997 when Labour under the leadership of Tony Blair, won with 179 seat majority and swept the Conservatives away. Under the Conservatives the economy was booming and unemployment was at its lowest level since 1990, John Major gambled on those facts to keep the Conservatives in power, he was wrong!

The Aries Ingress of 1997 also had Leo rising, but the MC/IC axis was cardinal with the MC falling in Aries, which is perhaps why the Government changed. I do not think the current party will change during this quarter, but the figure head may.

Jupiter is the dispositor of Mars and sees him by trine but out of the 12^th sign. Jupiter is of course exalted, so even though he is in the 12^th, he will do the best he can. The 12^th relates to institutions, and as Jupiter is the planet of wealth, this could indicate matters may arise that are related with institutional finances, or are connected with the assets of our partners, taxation and income from death duties, as well as from gambling and the entertainment industry. This actually could see increased income from those areas, but not over the first quarter!

The majority of planets are closely bunched in two signs and it is only Jupiter that is out on a limb. This suggests the main focus will not only be on religion of the country, but focused heavily on matters related to overseas and foreign partners.  We have already experienced the power of America in forcing a U-turn on matters related to the Chagos Islands. The country may be subject to further influences from abroad that ultimately could benefit the people.  However, with that strong Jupiter in the house of Institutions, it seems any benefits may go to the institutions as opposed to the people. This is further suggested as Mercury is in the 8^th and peregrine, the assets of the people are in poor condition and are in the hands of our “partners.”

If we consider the Lunations and ingresses of the planets over the coming three months, the only lunation of any importance is the Full Moon on the 1^st May falling exactly on the MC/IC axis. May was when the Local Elections were traditionally held, but this current Government has cancelled 30 elections with the possibility of cancelling even more due to the “need” to reorganise councils throughout the land.

The right of the people has been removed without debate, yet the people have allowed this to happen. Will they suddenly invoke the Law to fight for their rights? It may be possible as even though Mars is in aversion to both the Ascendant, Sun and Moon, he is in trine with the IC point which is the 9th place from Mars.

If we consider the chart of the Full Moon of 1^st May 2026, 21 Libra rises which puts the Asc/Desc axis very close to the Aries Ingress Moon. Not only that, but Mars is almost on the degree held by Venus.

In this lunation chart, Venus sextiles Saturn and she is on the fixed star Aldebaran.  Aldebaran was one of the four Royal Fixed stars and was deemed to be of the nature of Mars. Robson says; It gives honour, intelligence, eloquence, steadfastness, integrity, popularity, courage, ferocity, a tendency to sedition, a responsible position, public honours and gain of power and wealth through others, but its benefits seldom prove lasting and there is also danger of violence and sickness.[1] 

This lunation may act as a trigger as to how our country is run, or lead to a change in our leadership and it seems yet again, it will be the common man who will foot the bill.

If we track the progress of Mars, he moves into Aries on the 9^th April at 19.37 GMT. He crosses the degree held by Saturn (4 x 07) on the 14^th April as Mercury finally moves into Aries and climbs out of his hole. Mid April could see some fallout from the Chancellors Spring statement that is scheduled to take place on the 3^rd March (day of the eclipse).

Mars moves into Taurus on the 18th May, followed by Venus moving into Cancer a few hours later. Mars hits 11⁰ Taurus on the 2^nd June just as Venus conjoins the degree held by Jupiter in the lunation above.

Going back to April: the chart for the ingress of the Sun into Taurus is worth considering due to the partile conjunction of Mercury, Saturn and Mars in Aries, although there is no direct pick up with the Aries Ingress.

Now all the planets are contained in a square area, but what I find interesting is the rarity of this combination in Aries, let alone being conjoined. They were last conjoined in Aries on the 5^th May 1821 and were accompanied by Jupiter. This was when Napoleon died on Saint Helena, the Bank of England returned to the Gold standard and the national census revealed that almost 50% of the population was under the age of 20. 

Prior to 1821 the three were co-present in Aries in 1144, 1321 and in 1556.  The three were within a degree of conjunction, but Mercury was moving quite quickly and didn’t wait for Mars to catch up. The event at that time which has reverberated through history, was the execution on the 21^st March 1556 of Thomas Cranmer by being burned at the stake on the orders of Queen Mary 1.

The next time the three were in Aries was 21^st April 1586, again they were within a degree, but the three were not conjoined at the same time. It was the same picture 200 years later (4^th April 1791) before they were once again within a degree but did not conjoin.

It was not until 7^th April 1996 when the three actually conjoined but it only lasted less than 24 hours. There was also a partial Solar eclipse; Labour won another by-election reducing the Conservatives majority to three and it was when the divorce between the then Duke and Duchess of York was finalised. I should say the Sun was also present in Aries. On the 8^th April Mercury then moved into Taurus.

Mercury, Mars and Saturn will not meet up again until March 2203!

If we consider the houses these three “own” in the Aries ingress 2026, we can conjecture that matters relating to religion, law, foreign affairs, the land, allies of the leaders, assets of the people, the armed forces, health issues and partnerships will be brought into focus as this year progresses.  It is doubtful we will see anyone being burned at the stake, but they may fall on their sword. Any Census will probably show the majority of the population are over 40 and we cannot return to the Gold Standard as we have no gold left in the country’s coffers. To round up this quarter: If we look at the chart for the ingress of the Sun into Gemini, the sign of Aquarius rises. In the Aries Ingress, Aquarius is the 7^th house cusp so this month, there is a renewed focus on partnership and all matters related to transport, all forms of communications and issues around 15 minute neighbourhood restrictions.

There appears to be no let up in the financial strain the people are under and if it hasn’t already happened, there is a distinct possibility of change or issues for the leader(s) of the country. Women will be more prominent in the affairs of the quarter and there will be more emphasis on matters relating to foreign affairs, the legal system and institutions (that covers, hospitals, prisons and large corporations). The first six weeks are likely to see some upheaval across the board. The weather may continue wet but mild.  

Take time to listen to the birds and enjoy the new growth. Life is a cycle and not linear.

1] The Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology. Vivian E. Robson, B.Sc. 1923.