April 17th is going to be an astrological dream for those who have been sitting on projects, ideas, or just need a boost to finally get going. If you’ve been stuck in a rut, this new moon in Aries is what you need to feel that jolt of electricity needed to get your body (and mind) going. If you’ve been itching to take a risk but doubt has been clouding your head, this new moon is going to remove that doubt and replace it with the courage you need to trust yourself and your ideas.
Benefits of New Moons
The phases all have different meanings, and a new moon is an opportunity to start fresh. Astrologically, the moon controls our emotions, instincts, and our internal dialogue. For centuries, different cultures have worshiped and even created statues and monuments in honor of Earth’s trusted, floating companion, and rightfully so. Other planets, like Saturn and Jupiter, have many moons, and each has its own name.
While the scientific name for Earth’s moon is simply “The Moon” (usually capitalized to differentiate it from the other moons in the solar system). When she enters her new moon phase, it’s a time for manifestation and strategy.
New moons encourage us to set aside time to think inward and ask ourselves what we really want. You might notice yourself sleeping later, crying a bit more, but just think of it as the Moon detoxing your thoughts and emotions. In doing so, you have a clearer vision of what you desire from your career, relationships, or overall wellbeing.
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New Moon in Aries Fuels Your Energy
As the unofficial spokesperson of the Moon (that’s what happens when your big 3 is in Cancer), I’m here to deliver a message: the new moon in Aries told me to tell you to GET UP!
The ram is the sign/animal associated with Aries, and it’s time to buck up and run headfirst into whatever you’ve been avoiding. It’s also the time to stand up for what you believe in, since the new moon energy and intensity of Aries will be combined. Think of it this way: the new moon represents beginnings. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and the dates for Aries signs are in the Spring. The start of our seasonal calendar and when ecosystems begin to bloom again. It’s no wonder to me that massive fires have started in the US around this time.
This particular new moon is something special. A rare stellium is happening. Mars, Mercury, the Sun, Saturn, Chiron, and Neptune all stacked in the sign of Aries alongside the Moon like a laser! That kind of concentration hasn’t happened in centuries. What you initiate this week can have a long-term, positive impact.
Who’s Going to Feel This The Most
Cardinal signs, come to the front. Aries, Cancers, and Libra are going to be feeling this moon the most. For Aries, it’s your birthday, and this new moon wants you to act like it. Be firm about who you want to show up as when you walk into a room, and make sure those rooms welcome you with open arms. This is not a time to force your way into any space that doesn’t make it easy for you to be there.
Libras, you’re all about justice and fairness. This new moon is asking you to take inventory of your social life like a judge. Who deserves to be alongside you while you glow up, and who’s just being a passenger princess while you do all the driving? This new moon is here to support your final ruling.
And finally, my Cancers. It’s been a lot of career talk for you all. There is an opportunity for you to revamp who you are as a professional, but this can be tricky. Cancers like the familiar, and it can be hard to get them to change when they’ve worked so hard to be who they are on their resume. However, crabs do molt, and you can’t stay in an unfitting shell forever.
