Ready to hit reset on 2026? The spring equinox arrives on 20th March (at 2.46pm in the UK), marking the start of spring, the beginning of Aries season and the astrological New Year! This is the perfect time to set intentions, take action, shake off any negative energy and start over!
And just in case you need an extra cosmic boost, messenger Mercury’s most recent retrograde (a backspin through mystical Pisces) ends just a few hours after the equinox, putting progress firmly back on the agenda again. If 2026 hasn’t got off to quite the start you hoped it would, this is your chance to redress the balance, reconnect with your power and make some magic.
The spring equinox is all about renewal, energy, awakenings and new beginnings. As day and night fall into balance, it’s a potent reminder for all of us to seek out the balance we need in our own lives. Add some go-getting Aries season action and the cosmos is lining all of us up for positive change.
Read on to discover more about this seasonal shift and what your spring equinox horoscope reveals about your next steps in life.
What is the spring equinox?
The equinox happens twice a year: once in spring and once in autumn. It marks a day of balance when sunlight is distributed equally across the Northern and Southern hemispheres, meaning night and day are roughly the same length and light and dark meet in harmony.
Our resident astrologer Emma Howarth has put together horoscopes for every sign this spring equinox. Read on to discover what kind of new beginnings might be headed your way.
Prepare to get in your feelings.
Aries
(21st March-19th April)
As one door closes, another opens for you this spring. The end of Mercury retrograde brings much needed closer your way and with it, the opportunity to put yourself first for the rest of the year. This equinox is all about prioritising personal hopes and dreams, Aries. If there’s something you want out of life, it’s time to go after it.
Your New Beginning: A style makeover that makes you feel on top of the world.
Taurus
(20th April- 20th May)
For Taurus, this equinox is all about finding balance and restoring your health and wellbeing. Life has been a lot lately and it’s time for you to work out what matters and what doesn’t going forward. The end of Mercury retrograde brings the boost you need to put yourself out there and make new connections. And the equinox is guiding you towards an important lifestyle decision.
Your New Beginning: A reclaiming of your time, energy and spirituality.
Gemini
(21st May-20th June)
This equinox is calling Gemini to stand up for what they believe in. If you’re ready to switch up your social circle and spend more time with people who value the same things that you do, the time has come. There’s a boost in store for your career right now too. A decision you make in the next few weeks has the power to elevate your profile in the most magical way.
Your New Beginning: Finding your people at last.
Cancer
(21st June-22nd July)
If you’re sick of putting everyone else’s needs before your own, the cosmos is ready to help you switch things up. This spring equinox encourages you to carve out the space and time you need to pursue a passion project. Hard work calls, Cancer, but for once it isn’t about building someone else’s dream. It’s time to build your own.
Your New Beginning: The pursuit of a goal that’s yours and yours alone.
Leo
(23rd July-22nd August)
There’s expansion on the cards for Leo this equinox. A dream connected to travel or working/living overseas is about to become reality. An opportunity won’t last forever though… it’s now or never time Leo. The end of Mercury retrograde puts personal transformation back on the agenda again too. If you’ve let a goal slide, it’s time to get back on track.
Your New Beginning: An adventure on sunnier shores.
Virgo
(23rd August-22nd September)
Welcome to your most powerful season yet, Virgo. If you’ve loved, lost and let something go lately, this equinox is where it all starts to make sense. You’re about to step into your power and realise that something (or someone) was never meant to be part of your story. What lies ahead is far better than anything you have left behind. Romantic progress is headed your way when Mercury retrograde ends too.
Your New Beginning: A step in a bold new direction.
Libra
(23rd September-22nd October)
Expect more and you’ll get more this equinox, Libra. The end of Mercury retrograde urges you to get back on track with a health or wellbeing kick that may have fallen by the wayside lately. It’s not too late to make a change and achieve a long-held goal. Love calls this spring, so be ready to open your heart and mind to someone who wants to see you thrive.
Your New Beginning: Letting love lead the way.
Scorpio
(23rd October-21st November)
Creative block getting you down? The end of Mercury retrograde brings the reset you need to get going again with a project you care about. Do more of what you love and success will follow. That doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy though. There’s hard work ahead for Scorpio this equinox, but it’s the kind of hard work that can change your life. Believe in yourself and your vision and keep going.
Your New Beginning: Completing a creative project and sharing it with the world.
Sagittarius
(22nd November-21st December)
If life has lost its shine lately, this equinox is going to redress the balance. The end of Mercury retrograde signals a time of peace and progress in your home life but it’s the equinox where the real action happens. It’s time for Sagittarius to put fun back on the agenda. Make the plans, book the trip, follow your heart and your inspiration. You have something magical to offer the world and the world needs you full of life.
Your New Beginning: A celebration of life that inspires you to make a change.
Capricorn
(22nd December-22nd January)
If you want to build a legacy you need strong foundations, Capricorn. This equinox is all about getting the basics back on track for you. Prioritise your family. Make a house a home. Spend time with people who want you to succeed. Your voice matters more than ever but that doesn’t mean you have to speak out even when you’re not feeling it. The end of Mercury retrograde urges you to be discerning when it comes to sharing your wisdom. Not everyone deserves a piece of you.
Your New Beginning: Finding new ways to feel happy at home.
Aquarius
(20th January-18th February)
This equinox urges you to tell the truth no matter how awkward that might feel. You have the power to speak something into existence right now and the more you share a wish or desire with those around you, the more likely it is to happen. The end of Mercury retrograde brings financial stability and freedom your way. You have the power to make your own choices now, Aquarius. Make one that’s just for you!
Your New Beginning: A wish that comes true.
Pisces
(19th February-20th March)
The end of Mercury retrograde in your sign brings the positive progress you need to prioritise a goal. You know what you need to do to make a difference in your life in 2026. What are you waiting for? The time for thinking and planning has passed now. It’s time for Pisces to start DOING. This equinox is all about self-worth and knowing your power. Your financial future depends on you making a bold change this spring.
Your New Beginning: Starting a project that feels like a risk.
Every star sign brings something unique to the table.
