1/21/23 ✨ New Moon in Aquarius
✨ Happy Saturn Day!
SUN IN AQUARIUS | MOON IN CAPRICORN >> AQUARIUS
AFFIRMATION OF THE DAY: I am ready for innovation.
scroll down for your new moon affirmation!
🪐 MAJOR TRANSITS:
🌑 NEW MOON IN AQUARIUS ♒️ (1º) 12:53 PM PT
The Aquarius New Moon asks us to envision our future through an innovative lens as we set intentions. This is an invitation to zoom out and look to the cycle ahead from a distance, seeing all the potential possibilities. Aquarius energy connects us with community, making this is a potent moon to reflect on the causes that are important to us and ask how we can contribute to the collective. Think outside the box and don’t be afraid to ruffle a few feathers!
YEAR OF THE WATER RABBIT
The Lunar New Year (aka Chinese New Year) is marked by the second new moon rising after the winter solstice. This is the beginning of a 16-day celebration by billions around the world to usher in prosperity for the new year. The Chinese zodiac is based on Jupiter’s 12-year lap around the sun, assigning a different animal to each year.
2023 is the year of the Water Rabbit, which is ruled by Pisces. Coming out of a surprising and maybe even aggressive Tiger year, the Rabbit brings an energy of softness and serenity. We shift from predator to pray. Expect more creativity and sweetness… but don’t fall too far down the rabbit hole either! It’s easy to get lost in a fantasy or fall into a victim mentality this year. Learn more about the year of the Water Rabbit from my girls, The AstroTwins.
🌑 NEW MOON OPPOSITE ♌️ LILITH (1º) 11:27 AM PT
The New Moon opposes Lilith, drawing us back to our own power. The more confident we are in standing on our own two feel, the clearer our manifestations for the year ahead will be. Lilith is here to empower us and invite us to boldly declare our desires to the Universe.
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🌘 DARK MOON IN CAPRICORN ♑️
The dark moon in Capricorn asks us to reflect on the lessons we’ve been learning and look back at the mountain we’ve been climbing. In the last moon phase before the new moon, we’re invited to find wisdom in stillness and patience. We are more concerned with logical analysis than emotional nurturing when the moon is in the sign of the sea goat.
♑️ MOON CONJUNCT ♑️ PLUTO (28º) 8:00 AM PT
The day begins under an intense conjunction between the moon and Pluto, inviting one final purge of emotions before the new moon. This is an opportunity to release any lingering energy we don’t want to bring into the next cycle. It’s time to transform.
🌑 NEW MOON ➡️ AQUARIUS ♒️ (10:29 AM PT)
**see above
♒️ MOON SEXTILE ♈️ JUPITER (4º) 5:00 PM PT
A Saturday night sextile between the new moon and abundant Jupiter amplifies our manifestations and helps us have faith in the possibilities ahead. We are optimistic about the future and excited to hit the ground running.
♒️ MOON TRINE ♊️ MARS (8º) 11:00 PM PT
It’s all too easy to burn the midnight oil on Saturday night. A trine between the new moon and Mars makes us want to jump into action. There’s a natural urge to run head-first towards the goals we’re setting for the year ahead. Physical movement can help displace excess energy.
✨TRANSITING IN THE BACKGROUND (within a degree)
♑️ MERCURY TRINE ♉️ NORTH NODE
✨ TSJ’S TAKEAWAY:
Now is the time to envision our future and set intentions for the year ahead! The New Moon in Aquarius marks a potent opportunity to manifest through the lens of possibility and innovation. As cultures around the world celebrate the Lunar New Year, we can attune to the energy of new beginnings. This new moon in the sign of the humanitarian Water Bearer asks us to zoom out and consider how the goals we set will impact our community. How can your unique perspective influence the collective? A sextile to Jupiter reminds us good fortune is on our side. A late night trine to Mars gives us the energy and motivation to hit the ground running and put our intentions into action. Keep an open mind and say yes to change.
A NEW MOON AFFIRMATION FOR YOUR SIGN
You can scrub through the video at the top of the page for a more detailed breakdown on how the new moon will affect each sign!✨
(refer to your rising or sun sign)
♒️ AQUARIUS: I am evolving.
♑️ CAPRICORN: I know what I want in my future.
♐️ SAGITTARIUS: I am open to new perspectives.
♏️ SCORPIO: It is safe for me to step out of my comfort zone.
♎️ LIBRA: It’s fun to be a little weird sometimes!
♍️ VIRGO: I welcome shifts in my habits.
♌️ LEO: I find love in unusual places.
♋️ CANCER: I see what has been hidden.
♊️ GEMINI: I welcome unlimited expansion!
♉️ TAURUS: I am ready to be seen and celebrated.
♈️ ARIES: I don’t have to do it alone.
♓️ PISCES: I am ready to heal.
