Spring Equinox 2026: Saturn-Neptune Conjunction in Aries—The Birth of New Dreams
The Most Important Spring Equinox in 1,000 Years
Spring Equinox 2026 arrives on March 20th, but the real cosmic event happened just weeks before: On February 20, 2026, Saturn and Neptune meet at 0° Aries—the very first degree of the zodiac.
This hasn't happened in over a thousand years.
What Is the Saturn-Neptune Conjunction?
Saturn = structure, limits, discipline, reality
Neptune = dreams, spirituality, illusion, transcendence
Every 35-36 years, these planets meet. But meeting at 0° Aries—the birthplace of beginnings—adds massive significance.
The last time Saturn and Neptune met:
1989: The Berlin Wall fell. The internet was born.
1953: Post-war rebuilding.
1917: End of WWI.
The last time they met in Aries? Over 1,000 years ago.
What Saturn-Neptune in Aries Means for Mental Health
For you personally, this conjunction asks:
Can you build dreams into reality?
Can you structure spirituality?
Can you be both grounded AND visionary?
Can you take action on your soul's desires?
Mental health themes:
1. The end of spiritual bypassing No more "good vibes only." Time to DO something with your spirituality. Take action. Build it into your life.
2. Dreams meeting discipline You can't just wish for better mental health—you have to do the work. But you also can't just discipline yourself into wellness. You need vision AND structure.
3. Anger as sacred Aries rules anger. For people who've been told anger is "bad"—this conjunction says your anger is sacred. Anger at injustice. Anger as boundaries. Anger as life force.
4. Identity as both/and For people with complex identities—you don't have to choose one. You can be spiritual AND grounded. Sensitive AND boundaried. Dreamy AND action-oriented.
Spring Equinox Ritual: Building Your Dream Into Reality
What you'll need:
Two pieces of paper
Pen
Candle
30 minutes
The Ritual:
Part 1: Saturn's Reality Check (10 min)
Write honestly:
What's actually true in my life right now?
What structures are working? What aren't?
What limits do I need to accept?
Part 2: Neptune's Dream (10 min)
Write:
What does my soul actually want?
If anything were possible, what would I build?
What vision keeps calling me?
Part 3: Aries Integration (10 min)
Look at both papers. Ask:
Where can my dream meet my reality?
What's ONE action I can take this spring?
What courage do I need to access?
Write this as your Spring Equinox intention.
Part 4: Seal It
Light your candle and say: "I am ready to build my dreams into reality. I honor both structure and spirit. I take action with courage. I am birthing something new."
Spring Equinox Art Therapy Practice
Dream Architecture:
Using any materials, create a visual representation of the structure you're building this year. It could be:
A literal building or house
An abstract structure of shapes and colors
A collage of your dream life
Symbols of what you're creating
As you create, ask: What foundation does my dream need? What are the building blocks? What will support this structure?
Spring Equinox Journal Prompts
What dream have I been afraid to pursue because it seems impractical?
Where do I need more discipline to support my vision?
What old structure needs to crumble so I can build something new?
How can I honor my anger as sacred fuel for change?
What action is my soul calling me to take this spring?
When Spring Brings Up Big Feelings
This conjunction can surface:
Confusion about what's real vs. idealized
Anxiety about taking action
Depression when reality doesn't match vision
Old wounds around anger or assertion
If you're feeling overwhelmed, therapy can help you:
Ground your vision in practical steps
Work with anger and healthy assertion
Navigate the tension between dream and reality
Build nervous system capacity for taking action
If you're ready to build your dreams into reality and need support, book a free 15-minute consultation. I offer virtual art therapy and somatic therapy throughout New York State.
Spring is here. Something new is being born. Are you ready? 🌱⚔️
