Planting Seeds for Collective Liberation
Aquarius New Moon Horoscopes
On Saturday, January 21st at 2:53 PM CST the Sun and Moon are co-present in the sky signifying a New Moon. The Sun is our life force, conscious awareness, and sense of purpose while the Moon is our physical and emotional body. During a New Moon our body, mind, and spirit are in coherence bringing us into a state of being ripe for setting intentions. The Aquarian New Moon is the cosmos signaling it’s time to plant seeds for our collective liberation.
Aquarius is symbolized by the water bearer who Chani Nicholas says in this week’s Astrology of the Week Ahead podcast, “pours forth libations for the masses.” Aquarius is fixed air ruled by Saturn. The air element represents intellect, our mental body, our social interactions and exchanges. Air signs are concerned with humanity and how we relate to one another. Fixed signs are stabilizing forces, and Saturn is the wise elder here to teach lessons to the collective. Aquarius clearly sees the structures, institutions, and social groups humanity is organized into.
I heard Ell (@stellarsanctum) say Aquarius loves humanity but dislikes humans. The collective wellbeing of the masses is the Aquarian focus. As the water bearer they deeply care about others and desire to provide the resources to meet everyone’s needs. At the same time, Aquarius clearly sees the suffering caused by oppressive systems like capitalism and white supremacy. Who creates these harmful institutions? Humans. So, it’s quite the conundrum. Loving humankind and wanting everyone to thrive and live with dignity, but also knowing humans are the ones causing mass suffering and oppression. It’s quite difficult to grapple with.
With the Sun and Moon conjunct in Aquarius the fixed air sign is illuminated. Saturday’s New Moon signifies renewal. A new lunar cycle and new solar season. The Aquarius New Moon is an opportunity to seed intentions for the collective. Picture yourself as the water bearer. What do you desire for humanity? What resources and wisdom do you have to give? What gifts can you share? Like the water bearer, we all have unique insights, experiences, skills, and talents to share with the world.
This New Moon is special because it makes a sextile, harmonious energy, to Jupiter in Aries and a trine, easy flowing energy, to Mars in Gemini. We are finally on the other side of weeks of simultaneous Mars and Mercury retrograde. Retrogrades are periods of reflection and reviewing, but they can also be stagnating and confusing. A simultaneous retrograde, like the one we just experienced, can be extra frustrating. Now that we’ve made it through, we can breathe a collective sigh of relief. The universe is signaling us to go forth and prosper!
Jupiter, the planet of expansion and faith, in a helpful aspect to the New Moon gives the seeds we plant extra nutrients to nourish their growth. Jupiter expands everything they touch so any intentions we set on Saturday will receive a helpful Jupiterian boost. Mars, the planet of aggression and drive is also in a positive aspect to the New Moon. Not only will our intentions receive extra nutrients, but they will also receive the energy and drive we need to bring them into physical being. The key to manifestation is getting clear on our intentions and finding the inner drive to bring them to life. Viewing this through the Aquarian lens, what dreams do you have for humanity, and what actions can you take, big or small, to move towards collective liberation? Now is the time to let our imaginations run wild because the cosmos has our back!
“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.” Maya Angelou’s quote perfectly encapsulates the energy of this New Moon. Collective liberation is the Aquarian vision, and we all have gifts to share with the world to help us get free.
New Moon Horoscopes
To understand how the Aquarius New Moon impacts you on an individual level, look up your natal chart at astro.com. You need your birth date, time, and location. Your exact birth time is key for an accurate chart because it determines your ascendant or rising sign. The ascendant is the eastern horizon at the moment of birth and knowing which Zodiac sign was present orients the entire chart. A birth certificate or birth records are the most reliable sources for finding birth time. Once your chart is cast look for the AC (ascendant). The sign the ascendant is in is your rising sign.
Aquarius Rising
With the New Moon co-present Venus and Saturn in your 1st house otherwise known as the helm, illumination is brought to the complexities and many facets of your being. Your inner Venusian seeks pleasure and connection while your Saturnian side is principled and sets boundaries. Jupiter in your 3rd house of local community amplifies your intentions and brings awareness to how you learn, grow, and heal in community. With the New Moon’s trine to Mars in your 5th house of creation and pleasure, greater clarity and energy is sparked for creative outlets and the things that bring you pleasure. Embrace this New Moon’s potency for setting intentions of self-discovery through creativity, joy, and pleasure.
Pisces Rising
Our mental health is influenced by many factors including our lived experiences, the environment we live in, our access to material resources, and our relationship to friends, family, and community. With the New Moon co-present Venus and Saturn in your 12th house of mental health, illumination and clarity are brought to your internal struggles. What’s holding you back internally? Venus and Saturn create opportunities for setting boundaries and forming structures of care and connection in times of need. With the New Moon in positive relationships with Jupiter in your 2nd house of material resources and Mars in your 4th house of home and foundation, reflect on how your access to resources and home life impact your mental health. This New Moon set intentions of building the foundation you need to feel safe and secure.
Aries Rising
With Jupiter igniting your 1st house of identity and body, your self-reliant, independent nature is amplified. Going your own way can be exciting and empowering, and this New Moon in your 11th house of aspirations and extended networks encourages you to connect and build with others while pursuing your wildest dreams. With the New Moon in positive aspects to Jupiter and Mars in your 3rd house of local community, set intentions of connecting and collaborating with those who inspire you.
Taurus Rising
In the age of social media, we are constantly being perceived by others. How we show up in the world is judged and criticized by those with access to our online profiles. This has a major impact on our mental health and overall wellbeing. The New Moon in your 10th house of public life illuminates how you are perceived by the world. Do you feel safe showing up as your vibrant, authentic self, or do you mask the facets of your being contradictory to societal norms and standards? With the New Moon in positive relationships with Jupiter in your 12th house of mental health and Mars in your 2nd house of material resources, the universe is signaling now is the time to unmask. When you embrace your authenticity and share it with the world, it can be liberating and serve as an example for others to stand in their power. This New Moon set intentions of showing up just as you are because you are always enough.
Gemini Rising
The only constant is change, and the New Moon in your 9th house of beliefs and worldview illuminates how your perspective has shifted over the years. Mars is finally direct after retrograding through your 1st house of identity and body from October 30th to January 12th. This period could have caused stagnation around personal growth, increased agitation and aggression, or injury to your body. It’s been a challenging time, and the New Moon signals a positive energetic shift with boosts from Mars and Jupiter in your 11th house of extended networks. The New Moon brings an opportunity to connect with community and discuss your visions for a better world with less suffering and more healing.
Cancer Rising
Learning to identify what’s within our locus of control and releasing what’s not in our control helps us find radical acceptance. The New Moon in your 8th house of other people’s resources illuminates the burdens you shoulder from others. It could be inherited trauma passed down through your family line, mistreatment by peers, or responsibilities you’ve been given by others. Setting boundaries is an act of love to hold space for ourselves to sort through what’s ours to process and what’s been dumped on us by others. With the New Moon receiving a boost from Jupiter in your 10th house of reputation and Mars activating your 12th house of mental health, reflect on who you share yourself with and how they make you feel. Your wellbeing is sacred, and it may be time to set clear boundaries with anyone draining you of your energy.
Leo Rising
On our journey to build a better world we cannot go it alone. We need partnerships and community to collaborate and co-create. With the New Moon in your 7th house of partnerships receiving a boost from Mars in your 11th house of aspirations and extended networks, reflect on how your connections with others support you in achieving your goals. Your New Moon intentions will receive expansion from Jupiter in your 9th house of beliefs and worldview. When considering the partnerships and community you co-create with, what shared values are important to you, and who will expand your horizons? Getting clear on this will help your New Moon intentions blossom into partnerships and community to last a lifetime.
Virgo Rising
How we structure our days have a big impact on our sense of fulfillment and purpose. With the New Moon in your 6th house of labor, illumination is brought to your daily routines and physical health. How can you organize your days to incorporate more time for caring for your physical and emotional body? With the New Moon in positive relationships with Jupiter in your 8th house of other people’s resources and 10th house of public life, reflect on how you show up in the world and how you rely on others. Working to live can drain our energy, but when we are courageous enough to ask for support, we create more space for nurturing our bodies, minds, and spirits.
Libra Rising
With the New Moon co-present Venus and Saturn in your 5th house of creation and pleasure, clarity and structure are illuminated within the realm of your creative outlets. Reflect on the forms of self-expression that bring you the most joy and pleasure. The New Moon is an opportunity for setting intentions for your creative passions. With a boost from Jupiter in your 7th house of partnerships and Mars in your 9th house of beliefs, creative partners can help expand your horizons and innovate your creations.
Scorpio Rising
What does having a stable foundation feel like for you? Housing or financial security? Connection to ancestors or family? The New Moon co-present Venus and Saturn in your 4th house of home and foundation brings loving awareness to your need for security. With Jupiter in your 6th house of labor in a positive aspect to the New Moon, how can your labor and daily routines be shaped to meet your needs? Mars in your 8th house of other people’s resources gives energy to building support systems composed of people you can trust and rely on. This New Moon, contemplate what you need to have a secure foundation.
Sagittarius Rising
Connections within our local communities can be a grounding force when the world feels unstable. The New Moon in your 3rd house of local community illuminates the neighborhood and city where you live and your relationships in those spaces. With Jupiter in your 5th house of creation and play and Mars in your 7th house of partnerships in positive aspects to the New Moon, set intentions for strengthening and growing creative partnerships within your local community.
Capricorn Rising
Our access to resources correlates with our sense of security. In capitalist society where everything is commodified from housing to food to health care we must work to live. With the New Moon in your 2nd house of material resources, illumination is brought to your material needs. What do you need to feel a sense of security? Stable housing or income? Access to health care? With the New Moon in positive aspects to Jupiter in your 4th house of home and foundation and Mars in your 6th house of labor, how do your daily routines, labor, and home life build the foundation you need to feel secure? What adjustments need to be made to meet your needs?