NEW MOON IN ARIES
Astrology by contributing writer Lisa Stardust
The New Moon in Aries occurs at 4:52 AM PT and 7:52 AM ET on April 17. The lunation is the pure manifestation of fire, making it a moment to take action. The healing centaur Chiron in Aries and rebellious asteroid Eris in Aries form a connection with the New Moon, offering us a moment to mend our wounds that persist. We are looking back in order to start a new beginning, which means releasing pain through different modalities that speak to our body, mind, spirit, and heart.
The fixed star Vertex is keeping our secrets close to our chests, but ensures we may partake in shady schemes or deals. As a result, we must be careful in the alliances we commit to or the side of the discussion we appeal to. Our drive and ambition will be a top priority, as the need to succeed and achieve our goals pushes us to tactics we might not normally do. Even though the Aries energy believes winning is everything, there is more to life.
The Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune are in an Aries stellium (several planets in the same sign) under the lunation, heightening our desires. In order to find out how this will personally affect you, look to the house that Aries rules in your birth chart. The energy intensifies that area, bringing revelations and surprises to that particular part of our lives. On one hand, we may feel a sense of overwhelming excitement. On the other, secret talents will be revealed (transiting stelliums often allow us to see our innate gifts). Stelliums can make us act impulsively and stubbornly, so try to be patient and open-minded.
Pluto in Aquarius is active the day before and after, linking up with Mars in Aries on April 16 and Mercury in Aries on April 18. The significance of the Plutonian energy offers us a chance to transform, but there will be conflict around doing so. Perhaps an argument on the 16th gives us the incentive to move forward, and we are willing to take action or plot the next steps on the 18th. A third party might step in, offering advice that gives us the push we need to work on ourselves. With Venus in Taurus and Saturn in Aries making a minor aspect on the 17th, the day of the New Moon, we’ll take in lessons from the universe that will catapult us forward.