April’s new moon, which takes place this Friday, is the ideal time to manifest your dream life. As the first new moon of the astrological year, it offers a clean slate and a fresh start.
The upcoming New Moon in Aries will provide the spark you’ve been missing. Think of it as a much-needed burst of energy after a long, dreary winter. If you’ve been putting off creative projects, delayed trips or been stagnant for the past several weeks, you’re not alone – but now’s your chance to break free and start over.
Let’s dive in.
New Moon in Aries: Friday, April 17
The upcoming new moon will take place at 7:52 a.m. EDT Friday, April 17. Occurring in the fire sign of Aries, it will pack an intensity that you may not be prepared to face. Nevertheless, you can channel this fiery energy to chase your dreams and manifest your desires.
Aries is about independence, freedom and ambition. This passionate, courageous sign brings out the authentic side of most people, encouraging fearless self-expression and creative adventure.
How to celebrate the new moon
There are many ways to celebrate a given new moon, but this one in particular requires some bravery and confidence. Here are a few tips to make the most of the New Moon in Aries.
Manifest, Manifest, Manifest!
While most new moons are good for manifesting—and you really can manifest at any point in the lunar cycle—this particular new moon will support your desires unlike any other. Aries is unapologetically himself, often triggering momentum and progress. The New Moon in Aries asks you to become aware of your manifestations and follow them up with concerted action.
To do this, take a journal and start writing down your desires as if you have already achieved or secured them. For example, let’s say you want to move into a new apartment somewhere by the beach. Visualize the exact home you want, including the monthly price, size, location and every other detail you can think of. Write it all down as you express gratitude for having such a beautiful living space.
But don’t stop there. Once you’ve gotten clarity on your desires, start putting some action behind them. Start researching affordable beach towns, schedule apartment visits, and ask around about affordable housing in the area. You may be surprised at what you find.
Do something rebellious
Aries love to rebel…and doing so (with good intentions) often benefits them. For example, sometimes we have to push back against societal norms or outdated traditions. This New Moon is a good time to channel your rebellious streak.
Now, I don’t know about you, but I’m a Taurus who loves rules. They exist for a reason, right? But that doesn’t mean I can’t still find a (wanting) way to rebel during this new moon. Maybe it looks like taking a day off work for once, or maybe it’s canceling all my plans and going on a last-minute road trip by myself.
Ask yourself what you have resisted due to external pressure or influence. How can you act more in line with your most authentic self? How can you “rebel” in your own life?
Set the Sh*t on fire
Okay, don’t commit arson or light a fire in an enclosed space…but maybe write down something you want to show and then burn the paper in a safe place. Or, if you have a fire pit, toss some old junk (think: your ex-love letters or old photographs) as a form of release.
They say fire accelerates your intentions/progression. Either way, it’s cleansing.
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