New Moon in Aquarius

Wednesday, February 2, 6:31 pm PST, 9:31 pm EST

This union of the Sun and Moon in innovative Aquarius inspires unconventional ideas and fires up an urge for freedom. Assertive Mars’ conjunction with the New Moon spurs provocative behavior that can lead to confrontations with authority figures and rebellions against rules and routines. Using these impulses to initiate new projects or develop original methods is a more desirable expression of their explosive power. A stressful 45-degree semisquare to the New Moon from electric Uranus, Aquarius’ ruling planet, intensifies restless feelings and the desire for immediate change. A dash of detachment provides a buffer from combustible emotions, reducing the likelihood of destructive behavior.

This revolutionary New Moon accelerates individual and collective urges for change. Its greatest gifts are radically new perspectives that allow us to leap over existing barriers of doubt, fear and tradition to create a world of greater human intelligence, innovation and cooperation.