Aries II and the Three Wands
March 30, - April 9, 2025
The morning fog burns off by noon
We have arrived in Aries II, the realm of the Three of Wands, ruled by the Sun itself. This is a double dose of solar brilliance: the Sun is exalted in Aries and rules this decan. The Sun, sovereign and unyielding, radiates without apology. From March 30, 2025, at 7:13 AM ET to April 9, 2025, at 10:50 AM ET, we traverse this landscape of radiant ambition and expanded vision.
But let’s be honest — we are probably a bit exhausted!
Aries II follows the intensity of the eclipse portal, where shadows and revelations collided. That portal has closed, and now the Sun stands bright and clear, asking us: What will you do with all that remains? The energy here is bold, forward-moving, and self-assured. The fatigue lingers, but so does the exhilaration of emerging on the other side.
The Sun makes only one major aspect during this decan — a supportive sextile to Jupiter in Gemini on April 6th. Jupiter amplifies whatever it touches, and when it greets the Sun, it’s like adding vivid color to a blank canvas. This is not the time for small thinking. Stretch your vision. Sing loudly. Dance wildly. Write with abandon. Design freely. Let your passions be the engine that drives you. The Sun and Jupiter cheer for your most vibrant, unfiltered self-expression.
The Card: Three of Wands
Lord of Virtue is the Golden Dawn’s title for this card, evoking themes of expansion, confidence, and foresight. Upright, the Three of Wands is momentum embodied—a signal that plans set in motion are now moving forward. Vision grows beyond the horizon, and the possibilities are limitless. This is a card of leadership and initiative, urging us to take bold steps into the unknown.
Upright Meanings:
Momentum
Big vision
Confidence
Expansion and growth
Foresight and leadership
Reversed Meanings:
Restriction
Delays
Lack of progress
Obstacles and frustration
The Three of Wands asks us to trust in the unfolding of our efforts. It’s a reminder that growth takes courage. Without boldness, imagined limitations become real. But with vision and perseverance, what once seemed distant becomes attainable.
The Solar Prelude: Neptune’s Ingress
It’s worth noting the precise timing of the Sun's ingress into Aries II, occurring under an hour before Neptune’s ingress into Aries. This feels symbolic —the Sun led! Sol stepped forward first, like a steady guide ahead of the fog. While Neptune drifts in with dreams and illusions, the Sun remains clear and direct.
There’s an old sailor’s saying: “The morning fog burns off by noon.” The height of the Sun clears what clouds the view. So, too, may this moment offer clarity after a period of uncertainty. The Sun's lead suggests that purpose and vitality precede the dreamscape of Neptune. Trust the clarity that comes.
Tarot Activity: Reflect and Draw
Take out your Three of Wands card. Sit with its imagery. Notice what details capture your attention. Do any emotions, memories, or thoughts arise as you observe it?
Now, shuffle your deck and pull three cards. Allow these cards to expand your understanding of your vision, momentum, and the opportunities or challenges ahead. The cards may offer further insight into how to carry the Three of Wands' energy into your life.
Use the following prompts for your journaling practice:
Let the Sun in Aries II illuminate your path. Expect more. Expand further. Step forward with confidence, knowing that the horizon is yours to explore.
Heather Marie Morse is an esoteric writer and yoga teacher who blends the wisdom of lunar astrology with the practice of yoga through her Substack newsletter, The Light Today. Her work mainly focuses on the subtle influences of light and the moon's phases on our daily lives, aiming to harmonize our inner rhythms with the universe's natural cycles.
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