March 21st 2023 @ 18.23h CET
Many of us haven’t really felt any major shifts since the beginning of 2023. Some of us have felt like we’re sluggishly progressing, but everything remains more or less the same.
However, this New Moon in Aries finally sets a refreshing, motivational mood with its rare closeness to the Spring Equinox, which marks the beginning of the Astrological New Year.
This New Moon marks the beginning of three promising, intense days that astrologers have been anticipating since the beginning of 2023.
What’s in the stars?
The New Moon in Aries happens on the 21st of March at 18.23h CET.
Like all New Moons, the sun and the moon are conjunct – meaning they are in the same point in the sky. They are both in 0° Aries and are both in conjunction with Neptune in 25° Pisces and Mercury at 5° Aries.
We also find Mars in 28° Gemini squaring the Sun-Moon Conjunction besides the half-square to Uranus in 16° Taurus.
The Spring Equinox
On the 20th of March, one day before the New Moon, the astrological new year begins with the Season of Aries, the first sign of the zodiac.
Equinoxes mark the moment in which the sun crosses the celestial equator, which means that both night and day to be the exact same length.
Astrologically speaking, equinoxes are important as they relate to the truth and the balance between darkness and life. It is a reflection of our integral growth, as a collective and as an individual.
It is incredibly rare for an Equinox to happen near the New Moon in Aries. It marks a huge transition in our lives, ideal for manifesting whatever our heart most desires.
What’s the vibe?
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac known for its impulsiveness, initiative, leadership, instinct, and determination. Its energy helps us illuminate and grow whatever we allow it to shed its firey light on.
Being in the beginning stages of the sign in 0° of Aries, the initial impulse of energy will be very present in this New Moon.
Whenever we have a Moon in 0° of a Cardinal sign, we’re entering the beginning of something completely new.
As this New Moon happens closely with the beginning of spring, this Full Moon is almost like a metaphorical spring clean. It’s encouraging us with the opportunity to a fresh start as well as inviting us to break away from the difficult past that we’ve been dragging along.
Recommendations
As this is the last new moon before Eclipse Season, which will start at the end of April on the Aries-Libra axis, this is the best moment for manifesting whatever you want to materialise before entering chaotic, unexpected eclipse season.
Here’s a few suggestions on how you can use this New Moon’s energy to your advantage!
Check In With Yourself
Aries radiates confidence, being headstrong and self-orientation. With this New Moon’s conjunction with Mercury in 5° Aries, it is a great time to connect with your impulsive and instictual thoughts about who you are and where you want to be heading.
Take a moment for you to focus on yourself entirely to realign to your intentions, goals and dreams.
Manifest
Now that you have taken the time to check in with yourself and realign with whatever your heart desires, it’s time to take a moment to write them down and manifest them.
This New Moon in Aries is an incredibly potent manifestation portal as it not only is close to the Spring Equinox, but it’s also in 0° Aries. Along with Mars’ square, we have the strength of Aries’ ruler pushing us into the future and making us not look back.
Candle Ritual
Once you’ve set your intentions and written down whatever you want to manifest (the light of the Equinox), it’s time to write down whaever you no longer want to drag on into this promising, new beginning (the dark side of the Equinox).
Remember to take whatever time you need to reflect on this.
Once you have both your intentions as well as whatever you want to release written down, get yourself a white candle and light it.
Once lit, place the paper with your intentions under the candle. Then carefully place the paper with what you want to release above the flame, letting the paper burn slowly and then throw the ashes.
Light the candle every night with your manifesting paper under it for the next three days or until the Full Moon in Taurus on the 6th of April.
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