New Moon in Aries

The New Moon is the beginning of the lunar cycle and energetically supports us in birthing something new. For this reason, ideas and intentions that are set during the new moon a supported to germinate and take root so that they can bloom at the full moon in two week’s time.

Sacred Mantram of Aries: “I come forth, and from the plane of mind, I rule.”

Aries: Take Action

Aries New Moon 2019Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac, the sign of spring and new beginnings. Aries bursts with life, bringing the vital pulse of the Earth up from the ground and into the light. New Moon intention queen, Jan Spiller, says that this New Moon is the most powerful of the whole year. It is an especially strong time to create your own wish list of things you’d like to accomplish in the year ahead.

Aries is the sign of the ram running headfirst into the heat of battle. Archetypes associated with Aries are the Pioneer, the Warrior, and the Eternal Teenager. With the New Moon in Aries, we have the opportunity to forge a new path, to summon our strength and power in service to our desire and will.

You can think of this New Moon as a New Year of sorts. We are fully facing the spring and feeling our own life force begin to awaken. We begin to focus on what we want to accomplish after the quiet of winter.

-Rhea Wolf from The Light that Changes

For more about the moon in astrology, explore Rhea Wolf’s book, The Light that Changes; The Moon in Astrology, Stories and Time

Set Intention for the New Moon in Aries

Set your intention at the Aries New Moon around topics that align with the energy of Aries. Here are some suggestions.

Express YOU with confidence

Aries is confident, independent, and unapologetically self-reliant. Use this energy to exercise and experience your independence. Be Your Self! Don’t apologize, don’t plan, don’t ask forgiveness. When we confidently express who we really are, we inspire and motivate others to do the same.

Be Impulsive

Close your eyes. What is that daring, brave, original, assertive thing you have always imagined yourself doing. Now is the time. Do it. Don’t think about it, don’t plan it, and don’t organize it. Just do it!

Plant Something

Aries, as an initiating energy, is the energy of spring and new growth. It wants to support new life, grow something, birth a new idea, and do just about anything new. What seed have you been carrying quietly in your pocket? Now is the time to till the soil and plant the seed.  Put it in the soil, water, and feed it and watch it grow! What you’re growing might be just what the world is needing.

Spiritual Theme: The Will to Initiate the Archetypes of God on Behalf of Humanity’s Betterment