Daring to Just Be/Coming Alive



This is the first New Moon of the astrological year. There is so much energy present, we will accomplish much, but, we are required to continually find a practical outlet for our feelings.

The New Moon in Aries is to honor what animates you; it’s the ultimate moment to let the alchemical magic of the fire element do its thing. Like spring’s happy mood boost, it can burn off stagnation, and put you in active mode. As you pass through this window of potential -- where the Sun and Moon are aligned in Aries -- you get fresh bursts of whatever's being born in your life. Aries is the impulse to surge forward, and the joy of being alive.

At a Crossroads

There's a popular metaphysical theory about timelines these days. The premise is that the future depends on which one we empower. This New Moon is making several supportive sextiles to Neptune in Aquarius, which is about how we're allied in networks. It has to do with what visions of the future we're choosing to invest our life force in.

Neptune in Aquarius involves the mysterious, often unseen way we're creating our collective reality. At this New Moon, it's worth asking if you're aligned with those that see a bright future. Your fresh start may need the infusion of inspiring new people and groups.

The Sabian Symbol for 25* Aries is:

A Double Promise Reveals Its Inner and Outer Meanings. This speaks of something that may look good on the outside but prove to be difficult when one gets to the heart of the matter, OR, it can show things said that don't reflect the true depth of feelings or emotions. Something could be far different from what's expected, for better or for worse. It's about possibilities and promises, the ins and outs of situations, the issue of rewards, turning up, keeping promises, and issues of living up to one's word. There can be rewards, but what do they bring with them? There may need to be an honest appraisal of what was actually said, thought, or "Promised”, and what is actually possible in the real world. This Symbol often indicates a choice that arises between the heart and doing what you want to do and social obligation and knowing what's right.

The Cautions include: fickleness, insincerity and two-facedness in relationships, expectations without clarification, reversals of decisions or promises, manipulating people in order to achieve outcomes, promising more than can be delivered, endeavors or projects that are not worth the effort, lies and misleading statements, having a hidden agenda, momentary pledges that are soon forgotten, contracts that bind too tight.

Obviously, it's probably a good idea to check the fine print on anything you're agreeing to. Perhaps that fabulous new thing in your life has too much glamour, too much promise and no substance, or an air of inauthenticity to really be taken seriously?


New Moon in Aries themes:

• Daring action.
• Taking risks that temporarily throw you off balance.
• The courage to stand your ground.
• Defiance of conventions that stifle or feel like obligations.
• Bravery in fighting personal battles.
• Being true to your own destiny.
• The quest to establish a strong sense of Self, and honoring what's been established.
• Going beyond your own comfort zone.


It's a Good Time to:
• Face fears that keep you from trying something new
• Be directly flirtatious
• Go after what you want
• Fight for what you value
• Resist being branded by someone else's logo
• Do some shameless self-promoting
• Prove you can do it
• Act on a strong hunch
• Be honest, even if the truth hurts
• Defiantly live the way you want to live


The New Moon is a time for visioning, and a New Moon collage helps you focus your intent. The act of making it is also a kind of ritual. It's gathering up images, photos and anything else that has a strong pull for you.