Sun Exaltation in Aries ~ Kickstart your year

The Sun, the planet of Self and centre of the cosmos, is in its exaltation sign of Aries from April 13th to May 14th, 2025.

This dynamic transit brings a sense of forward progress where you get on with your plans in a spontaneous style, without overthinking. ‘Mesha Sankranti’ on April 13th is a kind of astrological New Year, where the Sun returns to the starting point of the zodiac, and events are influential for the whole coming twelve months. The exalted Sun sheds light on dark and hidden areas, and you find the energy to attempt a goal that may have simmered over the whole winter period.

Now is a time of doing, not thinking. Channelling solar power gives you inner certainty of success and a sense of anticipation at the start of a new project, even if you can’t see your exact path forward. Your competitive streak needs to be first to taste a new experience, either a job, relationship, or new location, and you may also find extra responsibility being placed on you. Your courage and willingness to take risks inspire others, and you gravitate towards a leadership role and are drawn into office and business politics.

The Sun hemmed in signs between the benevolent planets Venus and Jupiter through this whole transit, gives you added protection and support, and you can aim for a high ambition and keep your downside covered. Influential people may also like your style and be open to your proposals. As Mercury, the planet of thought, also goes into direct motion on April 13th, you can act on your fiery confidence and commit to a proposal that has been frustrated or delayed.