Are you ready for the new moon on Friday, April 17? (If not, you might want to prepare…)
This particular new moon occurs in Aries, an intense, ambitious and courageous fire sign. In other words, it packs a powerful energy that forces uncomfortable change.
According to Rachel Ruth Tate, resident astrologer at Casinos Analyzer, this particular New Moon will act as an inflection point that drives action behind your manifestations and moves you away from stagnation. After all, it is the first new moon of the astrological year.
“This new moon at 27° Aries arrives like a shot of adrenaline, with the sky pointed sharply at the zodiac’s fiery first sign as a constellation of planets, Neptune, Mercury, Mars and Saturn, aligns into early Aries downstream from this lunation,” says Rachel Ruth Tate, resident astrologer at Casinos Analyzer. “This New Moon is like a personal rebirth for all of us, with all the intensity and discomfort that comes with it.”
Wondering if your zodiac sign is among the most affected? The following three signs will experience wild changes with the Aries New Moon.
1. Aries
Aries, expect to experience a much-needed shift in your identity during this time. This could look like changing careers, leaving a long-term relationship, or even moving across the country. On the other hand, it can be as simple as reassessing your priorities or noticing a shift in your values. Either way, you may not recognize yourself after this lunation.
While this energy will affect everyone, it will feel even more potent for Aries – especially given how many planets are also in this fire sign. That being said, Aries will likely feel more rebellious or be more willing to speak up and stand their ground.
“There is no inequality without movement, and without movement there is no life,” says Tate. “The Aries-Libra axis teaches us that life is not fair, and for that reason we must assert ourselves appropriately when required. Even boundaries, ruled by Saturn, must be asserted. And that is hard to do, which is why Saturn falls in Aries.”
2. The lion
Leo, you always crave the limelight and find a way to bask in it. This New Moon, while occurring in another fire sign, will still be your time to shine. You may feel more comfortable putting yourself out there (which isn’t really anything new), and you’ll find success in pursuing creative endeavors or travel opportunities. Your best bet is to follow your inspiration wherever it takes you.
With Aries energy so high right now, you’ll reap the benefits of this bold, confidence-boosting lunation. Don’t waste it.
3. The Scorpion
Scorpio, this new moon can affect you a little more emotionally and privately. It encourages and even supports a change in routines, asking you to reflect on what works and what doesn’t. Consider where your daily habits are holding you back. Are you wasting too much time in your own head? Do you intellectualize your feelings without actually working through them? Do you overthink your desires without actually working towards them?
Create an action-oriented routine that will hold you accountable to your goals and ambitions. If something feels bad, it’s time to make a change.
“This new moon is a reminder that we can’t always choose the situation—but we do choose what we do with it,” says Tate. “No one can define our truth for us.”
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