NEW MOON IN AQUARIUS - JANUARY 20, 2015 |
| PRINT OF THE PHASES OF THE MOON SHOWING THE NEW MOON AT THE TOP |
And so we resume the exploration of phases of the moon - today on the first new moon of 2015 - the Aquarius New Moon of January 20, 2015. At the time of the new moon, the Sun and the Moon travel together in the sky, from our earthly perspective. There is a different quality in the night sky, a certain darkness which calls for introspection - at the same time the stars shine brighter than ever, reminding us of our stellar origin.
Each new moon has its own distinct quality, taking on the essence of the sign it is in and today it is Aquarius. Aquarius is the 'stuff' that creativity is made of - it is vibrant and electric. It is the energy of insights that appear suddenly like a flash of lightning in the sky. Aquarius revels in freedom and the unexpected. Aquarius is the exhilaration of embracing renewal and letting go of what holds us back. Aquarius energy moves fast, thinks outside the box and is innovative. It is our 'creative ideas'.
This new moon takes place amidst many other intense astrological configurations, and it calls for introspection and connection with one's innermost creative sensibility. My proposition is that you take a moment tonight on this first new moon of 2015 and ponder on these questions:
-What areas of your life would you like to live more creatively and express with more freedom?
-What intentions can you formulate to align with creative energy in your life, wherever you think it is needed?
-Is there anything you need to let go of in order to open yourself up to your creative impulses?
Ideally we do this tonight with the new moon, but you can do this at any moment between today and the next new moon on February 18, as a way to set your intent on the journey of moon trails 2015.
