The New Moon in Aries for 2021 , on Sunday April 11th, is all about developing inner-strength and acting on our inspirations and drives, regardless of where that leads us. In the beginning of the spring season, when the Sun is generally quite powerful, even in such a late degree of Aries, it enables us to bear the burdens that come with creative labors. Just as a woman must bear the struggles of pregnancy and childbirth in order to bring forth new life, creating something new often requires strength of will, energy and forcefulness. The Sun’s energies seamlessly draw from those of the south node, which cast a trine aspect. It represents the old beliefs and stories we are currently relinquishing giving us greater inspiration to forge something new.
Reflect on what really inspires your creativity and what story would you want to tell through your own life. Keep in mind, there is only one of you. Following what the masses are doing, rather than your inner-inspiration, especially at this time, is unwise. The masses are steeped deep into their own fantasies and delusions. Nobody sees reality for what it is; they only see their own phantoms projected onto their perceived “enemies.” Aries is all about carving out one’s own unique path and acting alone — not begging for other people’s guidance or validations. Do not let the pettiness of others dilute your inspiration, stay true to your own path. Embody your individuality and then take immediate action from a space of pure authenticity, passion and will.
Mars is the final dispositor of all of these planets that sit with the new moon.
When in the sign of Gemini, near the nodal axis, Mars has an intense desire to aggressively act on new information and improve the immediate environment in a creative and compassionate manner. The sign of Aries feels comfortable when it is meeting its goals, striving and overcoming difficulty. A ram butts heads over and over again with his peers to determine his place in the social hierarchy. Similar to the element of fire, heat wants to rise and expand. This is why Aries is so hot-headed and ambitious. The new moon also bears confluence to the very nature of Aries. New Moon cycles put things into motion. Aries is known for doing the same thing.
Today is a powerful time for pioneering into a new field or initiating a new activity, a passion project. Chiron, which is situated at the lowest point of the conjunction, shows that, deep down, there are strong wounds to overcome with regards to identity, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, motivation, passion and authenticity. The best way to learn and heal is by doing, acting as the person you would like to be, despite the fact that you’re not living up to that ideal just yet.
Venus, Moon, Sun Conjunction – The Royal Union
This is typically a very beautiful conjunction. It highlights the material world, rather than the spiritual. It’s all about going after what we really want. But…here’s the catch. Venus, who represents our advisors and the people who counsel us in life, feels pretty weak next to the new moon. She sits in a neutral sign with two enemies. This isn’t a good time for recklessly indulging in personal consumption, but rather to limit our intake and focus on engaging in creative self-expression using whatever skills we have. Mars is in the 3rd sign of skills and talents, counting from the new moon.
For the time being, don’t compromise just to keep the peace. This is a very active time period, not a passive one. It’s vital that you listen to your own gut-level intuition and don’t rely too heavily on other people’s perspectives or opinions.
Venus in Detriment Square Pluto – Desire and the Underworld
The things that take us away from our inspirations and personal autonomy will be plutonian. The strong attachment to desires or obsessive clinging to unhealthy, one-sided relationships, or even material comforts, ensnare us and hinder our true self expression. This aspect is also a powerful and dark attraction for manifesting immediate desires. Typically, it’s not a comfortable transit, as it requires enormous growth and proactive action to get what we want. Cardinal signs take action towards the thing they want. It’s not about juggling it or sitting on it, like mutable and fixed signs like to do. It’s a time to take action towards what we really want, whether it’s acting intensely to break free from an old relationship and enter a new one, or acting on getting a new job that stimulates your passions and desires, moving beyond just a paycheck.
Mercury & Mars in Mutual Reception – Managing Your Energy Well
Mercury and Mars interchange signs and help each other. Remember that Mercury doesn’t hate Mars; he’s ambivalent towards him. Mars, however, despises Mercury. Because Mercury is stronger at the moment, our ability to communicate our desires, manage whatever resources we have at our disposal and adapt to our evolving environment will be far more important than just plowing through obstacles and aggressively (recklessly) pursuing battles with people, places and events. After all, Mars is Square to Neptune. He is adrift and a bit confused as to what information to actually act upon. Yet, he is also in a sextile aspect to an exalted Sun in Aries. This gives added optimism, energy and confidence to see through the fog of Neptune and act from compassion, not mere delusion.
Uranus & Neptune Hemming the Stellium in Aries
The universal or collective-consciousness planets of Uranus (rebellion) and Neptune (dreams) are situated in the 2nd and 12th sign from Aries. Our individual drive to create and birth something new into our world is still under the influence of the collective delusion (Neptune) and the emerging innovations in the realm of finance/money. So much of our personal will is being influenced through collective dreams and imaginations. There is an undercurrent that could seek to pull us back into sleep (the victim or martyr mindset) and turn off the brilliant energy created by the Sun/Moon in Aries. There are also new opportunities for us to go about supporting our inspirations through unorthodox financial avenues, thanks to Uranus. Naturally, cryptocurrency comes to mind as an example. But there are more opportunities that lie outside of just cryptocurrency investments — that’s not for everyone, nor would I recommend it.
