The Astrological New Year 2021 By: Erin The Urban Mermaid
March 19, 2021A cycle is ending, and as with every ending, something new must begin. This weekend, March 20th – March 21st is a particularly powerful cyclical event: The Astrological New Year. Yes, like the calendar new year used by most, the cosmos have their own cycle as well. The Astrological New Year takes place on the Spring Equinox, also known by the Pagans as Ostara, and with that, Aries season, which is the first sign of the Zodiac, begins this new cycle.
If you are not familiar with astrology, Aries is the first sign in the Zodiac, not Capricorn like most would think since much of it is in January. (Get outta the third dimension already ppl!!! We’re 5D around here LOL) But if you take a deeper look at Aries, it makes total sense why it is the first sign. Aries represents the infant, the very first stage of life before it travels its journey through the signs. Aries themselves can be quite childlike, somewhat impulsive and irrational, but always quick to forgive and move on. They have a noble spirit and deep down are very sensitive. And as a cardinal fire sign, Aries is always the first to take action and literally, light a fire under someone’s ass – HA! It is not a coincidence Aries season starts on the Spring Equinox, essentially they both represent a rebirth. The fierce and fiery energy of Aries is here to offer us all a new start.
Much like the calendar new year, this is a good time to do some self-assessment. Through introspection, we come to realize what isn’t working for us energetically anymore and must be released so that we can be open to welcoming what is more aligned for us to come in. Spring cleaning needs to not only be physical, but mental, emotional and spiritual. Create a ritual to welcome in this next cycle that involves purging, cleansing, healing and setting intentions, and do it this coming weekend. Enter into this New Year at a higher vibration so you may manifest your desires and be more open to receiving. For my fellow tarot nerds, if this weekend was a Major Arcana spread it would be Judgement, the Hermit, the Tower, Death, the Wheel of Fortune and the Sun.
Some Things You can Do For The New Year:
- Get your #konmari on! Clean your spaces, organize and get rid of excess shit you’re holding onto for no reason.
- Journal: write it out! Your feelings, your intentions, your desires. You add a certain energy to this when you put pen to paper.
- Shadow Work. Okay, don’t hate me guys, but I think it is mutually understood by all at this point that this is necessary on our ascensions. That self-assessment boo boos!
- Perform a releasing or cord cutting ritual energetically getting rid of what you hold onto that no longer serves you.
- Smudge your space with the intention of getting rid of old energy.
- Take a cleansing bath with Epsom salt and herbs.
- Social media detox! Either come off it for a few days and give yourself a break OR hit that unfollow button for anyone who makes you feel anything less than good!
- Meditate.
A rebirth and new cycle seems more imperative this year than ever before. For so many, this past year was heavy, and so much of it unprecedented. If you’re here and reading this blog, you are one of the change agents. Take this time to honor yourself and this last cycle you completed. You’re still standing, you are powerful and don’t forget that!
I am offering an Ostara/New Year cleansing and healing event this Friday March 19th to help us come into this new cycle at our highest vibration. This event includes a reading, intention setting, sound healing, a guided meditation and Reiki. If you’ve ever been to one of my events, it is peaceful and refreshing. No worries if you can’t make the live Zoom, the replay is yours! If you’d like to join, it is $44.44 and you can purchase your ticket here. Please make sure to contact me with your email.
Happy Astrological New Year Fire and Lux Fam!
About Erin: Erin is a mother, writer, intuitive empath, 5D soul guide, esoteric healer and spiritual business mentor. She works with empaths and lightworkers on their spiritual journeys in unconscious energy healing and is a psychic tarot and intuitive birth chart reader. Erin is the host of the #groundedandglam Modern Mystics and Motherhood podcast on iTunes and Spotify and you can watch her on her YouTube channel. She is currently doing a Shift Your Vibes Energy Session via Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday at 5pm PST. Contact her to book any of her services. You can find her at: