New Moon @ 22 degrees Aries 25'
April 11, 2021
7:31 PM PDT
10:31 PM EDT

This month's New Moon in tropical Aries occurs during a brief reprieve from significant retrograde activity. With Aries as a cardinal fire sign, there is lots of focused momentum to help with various new starts and fresh beginnings. Pluto's square and Eris' conjunction to this New Moon present some tension and challenge that both motivate and inhibit action.

Eris, a recently discovered dwarf planet (as of 2003), is not fully understood in its astrological significance. However, named after the Greek goddess of chaos and discord, she appears to have a volatile, trickster quality that might disrupt and alter the status quo.

And considering the New Moon's conjunction with Venus, this can be an exciting restart in various relational and creative situations that might disruptively shake some foundations and lead to new directions.

Pluto's square to Eris, Venus, and the New Moon can bring to the surface some uncomfortable truths, insights, or realizations in various relationships. Additionally, watch for power struggles, over-heated confrontations, and energy-draining encounters.

However, Pluto's square can also motivate movement, especially after a lengthy, collective stalemate. Consider that the dark side of this New Moon might also provide the impetus to take some first steps in the direction of deeper, transformative change.

For those this New Moon directly touches, keeping things as they are is not likely an option. If there's a choice in the matter, intentionally look deeper, reflect on, and consider what surfaces now, primarily via your connections to others.

The Aries archetype invites courageous action, and the overall landscape of this New Moon suggests this is a powerful lunation for getting proactive. Look for healthy ways to express, channel, and release this building energy over the next two weeks. The moment is ripe for whatever new start you intend, all while remaining mindful of the limitations of the moment.