ASTRO: NEW MOON IN AQUARIUS
9-10 FEB 2024 @11PM GMT
All hail & Welcome to Astro: February New Moon in Aquarius. We are witnessing the last of the Capricorn moon cycle & entering into the Aquarius Moon cycle. How different these two energies are will reveal & dictate how we explore our way through this next Moon phasing in Aquarius. Let us drift gently into Aquarius New Moon with our intentions for the next month. There is such a lot still going on still astrologically. Change is in the Air with Aquarius’ energies. Each of us are different in our approach & understanding of the world around us, blossoming at different times just as in nature. We may find the odd challenge or change to the flow we have been meandering with. Although challenging, we will need to continue with flow as it evolves as this is the way.
I would like to begin discussing the ingredients of our mixture before meandering into an astrological interpretation with planetary influences.
New Moon sets the scene for new intentions, planting seeds of hope which gestate alongside the moon’s cycle. We prepare the ground for seed planting, the setting of new intentions or ideas we wish to work with and bring to fruition. These seeds carry with them our hopes. A maiden’s Winter into Spring, generating new ideas & projects, new beginnings to our internal & external world. How we approach this area in our lives is unique for each of us. Contemplate the energy needed to mindfully begin our seeding. Think about that which we wish to call toward us during this process, that which we wish to see to fruition, to thrive & to harvest. This is the phase where we will generate our ideas and plan projects. We may feel the need to soul search in order to discover personal truths. Find alignment, which carries a real sense of purpose for these personal goals & ambitions, with the person we are becoming. Be assertive, be adventurous and be curious about your intentions.
Sometimes we stomp through life wanting, expecting, feeling entitled to that which we have perceived ought to be ours by some kind of divine right. Being mindful of our steps & treading carefully, meaningfully, with great intent to birth that which we really want to see thriving in our lives, is being encouraged. Hold onto that notion in all its glory. This golden egg we hold is filled with our hopes, dreams & aspirations for the forthcoming months of our lives. Make it worth it. Make it something to be honoured. Make it THE thing that is ongoing In our combined unravelling. Make it something that will bring joy & happiness. Most of all, make it attainable. Work toward that end. Too often we expect our dreams to manifest overnight, however we more often find that our intentions, like seeds take a while to find the light of day & begin to manifest our desires into our daily existence. Patience & love for that which we are drawing toward us is a slow & magickal way of manifesting our newness into the mundane. For fruition to occur we may need to take an offer of help or advice. This deducts nothing from our efforts, rather it encourages a fuller understanding & reverence of ourselves on the journey to discovery & manifestation of that which we have planted in our soil. The key is to allow ourselves to ‘be’ in the moment. To give ourselves permission aside from all societal expectations, to be the person we are supposed to be. To walk & talk our authentic nature.
Aquarius is an Air sign of revolution and humanitarianism. There is a theme of thinking outside of the box and standing up to be counted. Progressive ideas, intellect and the want to be of service for the greater good are being encouraged. New beginnings, exciting plans, planning adventure, deep soul searching and discovering our truths are also relevant at the time of Aquarian energies. The Water bearer carries the water of knowledge & asking for wisdom is attained through this portal. So, as I have mentioned there may be something or someone with knowledge needed to make plans successful. It is now time to acknowledge & request this to aid our journeying, put out a hand of friendship, accept offered help. During this cycle, Aquarius energy will be encouraging us to be more sociable, to find new friendships, connections, social group endeavours , shared projects all with a heavy focus on new beginnings, as this is all within reach now. This is also a great time for brainstorming & problem solving, finding the balance, the people & to think outside the box. Focus on a brand new positive vision of the future. This will be away from the usual we are used to & something brand new or perhaps simply different from what we are used to. We are being encouraged to not fall prey to old habits & thought processes. This new outreach & objectivity is exactly what is needed for us to break away from our own destructive behaviours. It is entirely up to us alone to take those steps. I can tell you it will be well worth it!
Aquarius energies make way for our resurgence out of our inner journeying. Be gentle & aware. As we emerge from our inner caves we may need to have patience with ourselves as we tread softly toward new beginnings. Think about the way in which we feel into the newness of notions. It is one thing to think on what we want to manifest, moreover we really need to understand what we want to feel in our movement toward that end. The work we put in is crucial & the way in which we wish to feel needs to balance our ambitions. We need to prepare ourselves to feel good about what we are doing also.
Ask:
How do I really wish to feel in my endeavours?
How do I want to feel every day?
How can I become gently aware of what I need to change to enable the feeling of joy everyday?
How can I pro-actively achieve joy in my daily life?
Moon conjunct Sun gives us the balance between both luminaries. One of our jobs right now is to find that balance & tend to it, so that one does not outweigh the other. An imbalance will cause chaos in our lives if we let it. Sun is all about ego, the present & self image. The moon represents the inner us. Feelings, nurture, instinct, the past are all part of lunar governorship. The Sun represents our wants, the Moon our needs. To find the balance, we must ask ourselves what we want & need, in which manner we wish to forge forward & how we wish to feel whilst we are doing so. Balance ! With an Aquarius edge to it, how do we wish to begin & how do we wish to intuit that which we are preparing ourselves for this year, is a key question to ask of ourselves. Be brave, fearless & yet soft in an approach to get the most honest answer.
Planetary Influences
Now, as I mentioned , there is a lot going on within the planetary influences section. With Pluto being the main source of aspecting this year as it traverses the sign of Aquarius. We really need to get to grips with the reality of this planet of renewal, deepening & transformation, as it will touch on nearly every aspect of our lives at one point or another this year & beyond. Pluto’s move into Aquarius only happens every 248 years, so this a major move relating to whole generations of people. As I mentioned ‘change is in the air’ & its bigger & more life changing than ever before!
Pluto is all about power & truth. There are layers to to this intensity, a bit like an onion, the outer layers peeled back can reveal a more potent energy inside that we perhaps were not expecting to be so pungent. So, we will be discovering the truths surrounding power dynamics & power games which may have had their inception within the onion paradigm, layers & layers of preparation before the outer image is revealed. "The truth will out", as the saying goes & it seems this is the time for it all on a personal & global level.
That said, we have a dynamic appearing in Aquarius this month, with a stellium/ cluster of 3 or more planets congregating in the sign of innovation. Lets discuss this line up & what it means for us. A stellium is also known as a cluster of planets in one zodiac sign. The zodiac sign will be at the forefront of energetics we are looking at & the planetary line up will reinforce & work with the qualities of the sign they sit in. Now whether this is a positive productive combination or a challenging one depends on the planets themselves & what they are bringing to the aspect. Yes Pluto is there, together with Sun, Moon & Mercury. This is quite a cluster from which we can expect a lot more Aquarian energies to surface in a bolder, faster way. Although, each planet is loosely conjunct the luminaries, we also have a Square formed to Uranus in Taurus, thus making this an energetic Aquarian boost to factor in. This square indicates turning a corner & stepping into our brilliant unique paths, sharing our knowledge & special gifts, as well as bringing in the energy of justice & betterment!
Wow! A bit of a powerhouse to be confronted with.
Squares are usually a challenging aspect, but Uranus is a ruler of Aquarius. There could be challenges we face with what we are already involved in. It indicates huge changes & we may feel to resist that change. However, before we do or don’t, we are being encouraged to sort through some of our old habits, ways of thinking & blocks we have experienced which prevent us from moving into the life we want. Avoidance is not really an option unless we wish to encounter bigger problems further along the path. Sit with what comes up, work through it gently & softly, as this time of year suggests to us a greater understanding & softness will help our transitioning.
Furthermore with Venus & Mars heading into Aquarius within the new phase, we really are looking to our future, our dreams & solutions of how we reach our destination. Action stations & focus is turned on & up for this intervention of change, so buckle up & enjoy the ride.
And that is that for now, lovely people. I’ll leave you with the effervescence of this amazing time ahead. I hope we all find our solutions in a gentle & kind way.
Thank you all for joining me on another Astro adventure through the cosmic energies on offer to us this phase. Please join me again for the next instalment of Astro: Full Snow-Storm Moon in Virgo on or around 23 February 2024.
Bright blessings to you all
In gratitude, love, light & all betwixt
Sheela
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