ARIES NEW MOON April 18, 2015 + START UP!

ARIES+NEW+MOON=START UP!

The ARIES NEW MOON is about ACTION and MOVING FORWARD with energy and decision. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and correlates with putting our ideas and projects into action: forward motion.

TAURUS+MARS+ALLY=RESOURCES!

MARS, the *ALLY of Aries, is in earthy TAURUS which is related to our resources, material needs and money.

This pairing of Aries and Taurus brings a particular flavor to this fiery new moon. As we set in motion our burst of Aries vitality and action, let's be mindful of our resources and tangible concerns on all levels: physical, mental and emotional.

"As your fire for action burns, make sure your resources are replenished as needed."

The ARIES NEW MOON takes place on April 18 at 2:56 PM EST when both sun and moon "meet" in the sky initiating a new lunation cycle, which happens every 28/29 days. Each time the cycle starts up in a different part of the sky, bringing a different 'quality' we can align with. This month's rendezvous takes place in fiery ARIES.

The time of the new moon is a powerful moment of introspection where we set our INTENT or INTENTION for that cycle.

RITUAL for the ARIES NEW MOON

Find a moment over this weekend to SET YOUR INTENTION for the new ARIES cycle. Bear in mind this is a cycle of action and moving forward in your life (Aries) while keeping in mind your need to replenish your resources and to be mindful of your money and belongings (Taurus). Find creative ways to integrate both!

*The ALLY = MARS + ARIES

Each sign has a corresponding planet, the moon or the sun with which it shares similar qualities. In traditional astrology this is called the sign's regent. I am calling it: the ALLY. For example, the planet MARS and ARIES share the quality of ACTION. As in life, the ally can be supportive or detrimental according to its placement. Eg: Mars is now in Taurus, an earth sign which is focused on replenishing resources. Taurus can work together with Aires by bringing a sense of groundedness to one's actions.

In our "TRAIL OF NEW MOONS" we are exploring the path of new moon qualities along the year 2015 and we are connecting to the story-line they weave. At each station of this journey we find inspiration to move forward, to reflect on the past, and to ground what is meaningful in our lives. We examine the archetypes of the zodiac, planetary mythology and the placement of each new moon in our natal charts, and we correlate all this with our personal life experiences.

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