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Embrace Personal Growth During Aquarius New Moon

New Moons are a time of planting fresh seeds and initiating new cycles. A New Moon in Aquarius is an especially good time for carving out your own unique path and beginning afresh!

We can use these rhythms of the Earth to keep us on track, both visually in the sky as well as mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Whether you are seeking to start a small new habit over the course of one lunar cycle (28 days) or a longer-term goal over the 6 months until the corresponding Full Moon in Aquarius during Leo Season, beginning your journey now is the perfect time!

What is a New Moon energetically?

New Moons are when the Sun and Moon are visually aligned in the sky from our vantage point on earth in the same Zodiac Sign and “conjunct“ by exact degree (e.g. both at 4º Aquarius). It occurs in the Zodiac Season of that Sign (i.e. in this case, 4 days into Aquarius Season, which is between the end of January and February).

As it comes fairly close to the New Year, it can still be a good time to come back to your original intentions and see if they still feel aligned!

While the Zodiac Seasons occur roughly at the same time each year (hence why it is easy to do “Sun Sign” Astrology) as the Sun moves about 1º per day starting from the Vernal Spring Equinox (aka Aries Season), the exact date of the New Moon (or corresponding Full Moon in the opposing Zodiac Sign Season more or less six months later) will vary.

As the Sun and Moon are aligned on a New Moon, it is the start of the cycle— a yin period of introspection and planting of seeds. When there appears to be no Moon in the sky and the night is dark, it is time to turn within for our light.

-> When they square each other, at a 90º angle, roughly a week later, is the time for taking first major action on the intentions we set now!

This part of the lunar cycle would be the equivalent of Winter seasonally. In lunar farming, according to the wonderful Magic of I., the gravity from the Moon is stronger now and pulls up water which aids in germination. It would thus be a time of planting plants that produce seeds outside of the fruit.

New Moon in Aquarius

A New Moon in Aquarius is a good time to plant seeds relating to your unique authenticity, for embracing all your quirks and what makes you individual, as well as for finding your people. It can be a prime time to find new ways of doing things in your daily life or open yourself up to something new. Be the change you wish to see!

Archetypal Aquarius is the oddball of the Zodiac marching to the beat of their own drum, carving out their own rules and path in life. It can sometimes feel like an outsider or loner, but is also seeking a community of like-minded individuals. Collective independence. It values freedom, solitude, and those that aren’t afraid to let their freak flag fly.

-> If you’re an Aquarius, book in a Year Ahead Reading with me for details about what your Solar Return heralds for you!

Saturn, the ruler, is the Planet of distance and separation, in this in can feel a little cold, aloof, and detached from emotions. It also understands the importance of hard work, patience, and commitment.

New Moon in Aquarius Rituals

Most New Moon rituals focus on intention-setting for the upcoming cycle (either over the following two weeks until it peaks to fruition in the Full Moon phase; until the next cycle begins again with the following New Moon four weeks later; or until the corresponding Full Moon in the opposing Zodiac Season six months later— in this case, the Full Moon in Aquarius during Leo Season).

Here is the basis for all my New Moon rituals:

Cleanse your space - You can ring bell, spray an aura mist (I make a crystal and Reiki-infused Moon water with essential oils); open the windows and smoke cleanse; throw salt in the corners and sweep it out anti-clockwise; or mop with a herbal wash.
Set up an elemental circle - Many rituals may begin by calling in the elements. I put incense in the East for Air; a candle in the South for Fire; a bowl of water in the West for Water; and crystals in the North for Earth.
Centre + ground yourself - I do some breathwork followed by a visualisation meditation.
Journal on your intentions - Write down what you wish to call in using positive affirmations or mantras, you can finish with “so it is” and sign/date it. Often I pull Tarot cards to see what other messages come up for me.
Plant your seeds - Read your intention out loud three times to call it in, fold the paper three times clockwise and plant it in soil outside or in a plant pot. You can also add seeds, coins, crystals, a key— anything that resonates with your goal.
Water your plant - Thank Mother Nature and the Spirit of Water for their assistance. Take a moment to visualise your seeds taking root and blossoming. Snuff out the candle and let the incense burn down as an offering. Thank the rest of the elements.

When crafting your ritual, apart from the basics listed above, tailored to the corresponding Zodiac Sign and your own preferences— you can also align your rituals with the place in your Natal Chart they are occurring for you, i.e. the House they are falling in. Read on for how:

Aquarius New Moon in the Astrological Houses

We each have all the Zodiac Signs in one of our “Houses” in our Natal Chart, these are like areas of life— when Planets are transiting through them their energy is expressed in this area for us. Anchoring your New Moon setting intentions to the House it is falling in for you can help to personalise your experience.

Aquarius New Moon in the 1st House (Aquarius Rising)

This is your time to shine! The Sun is illuminating your 1st House of Self these 30 days and the New Moon is a prime time to plant your seeds of intention relating to your body, identity, vitality, how you show up in the world, and any personal goals you have.

-> If you would like rituals and magick to connect to the energy of this period, get the Aquarius Season Workbook!

Aquarius New Moon in the 2nd House (Capricorn Rising)

This is the perfect New Moon to plant your money seeds! It can relate to your finances in general, how you make an income, savings, your values and money mindset, or your skills, resources, talents, self-worth, and things you need to feel supported.

Aquarius New Moon in the 3rd House (Sag Rising)

This is a good New Moon to plant seeds of self-expression and any new mindset habits you would like to introduce. It can also relate to learning, writing, communication, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, early childhood education, and your local neighbourhood.

Aquarius New Moon in the 4th House (Scorpio Rising)

This is a good time to plant your seeds of home and family, your sense of belonging, and literal house. It can be more literally related to real estate and property, or figuratively related to your lineage, ancestry, and upbringing.

Aquarius New Moon in the 5th House (Libra Rising)

This is a good Moon to plant your seeds of intention relating to pleasure, joy, fun, romance, sex and sexuality, creativity, acts of creation, play, sports, dance, and children (or related themes such as inner child). Create!

Aquarius New Moon in the 6th House (Virgo Rising)

This is a good Moon to set your health goals with! It can relate to your general wellness but also the daily structure of your life, your habits, routines, and rituals. It can also be related to your work, colleagues, job, professional environment, acts of service, and pets.

Aquarius New Moon in the 7th House (Leo Rising)

This is a good New Moon to plant your seeds of intimacy, whether that be with a spouse or long-term partner(s), as well as your best friend, business associate, or therapist— any committed relationship. This includes if you’re manifesting love or a new partner!

Aquarius New Moon in the 8th House (Cancer Rising)

This can be a good New Moon to plant deep seeds of intergenerational and trauma healing, of overcoming shadows, triggers, fears, and anxieties, as well as what you’ve inherited— literally or figuratively. It can also be a good one to set boundaries with (as well as the more practical investments, taxes, grants, and debts aspect of this House).

Aquarius New Moon in the 9th House (Gemini Rising)

This can be a good New Moon to plant seeds of adventure with! Of where you want to explore and vision quest to next, of new beliefs, philosophical pursuits, higher education, publishing, expanding your world view (literally or figuratively), religion, or spirituality.

Aquarius New Moon in the 10th House (Taurus Rising)

This is a good time to plant your professional seeds of career ambition! It can relate to your legacy, public image, recognition, and sense of calling or purpose and vocation, as well as what you seek to build in the world and show up (such as on social media).

Aquarius New Moon in the 11th House (Aries Rising)

This can be a good New Moon to plant seeds of communal belonging and friendship for you, to gain new alliances and aspirations, or aspects relating to groups, people, and memberships. Deepen your relations to your community.

Aquarius New Moon in the 12th House (Pisces Rising)

This is a good New Moon for planting seeds related to patterns of self-undoing, your subconscious, shadow work, your dreams, or mental health. Aquarius Season in general for you can be a profound time of introspection, solitude, and retreat for you, give yourself plenty of time to rest and renew.

So that’s an overview of how to embrace the New Moon in Aquarius and rituals you can perform for personal growth. Let me know in the comments section below if you have anything else to add or any questions.

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