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New Moon @ 11 degrees Aries 31'
March 31, 2022
11:25 PM PDT
April 1, 2022
2:25 AM EDT
This month's New Moon occurs in tropical Aries, joining a lineup of Mercury, Sun, and Chiron. This triple conjunction, plus the Moon, represents the dominant aspects of this lunation moment. However, conjunctions involving Venus, Saturn, and Mars in Aquarius and Jupiter and Neptune in Pisces are also dominating the picture.
With the Sun now in Aries and this New Moon further igniting the fire archetype, there is some tangible momentum and motivation behind this lunation. It represents an ideal starting point for several endeavors, especially considering Mercury's retrograde cycle starting in May. There is ample time to implement and initiate to avoid glitches or delays.
With Mars, ruler of this New Moon, currently aligning with Saturn, there is some notable heaviness or pressure alongside it. That might manifest as feeling stuck or mired in increasing difficulties, duties, or responsibilities or feeling the weight of complex relational commitments. Yet, as the lunar cycle renews itself, it represents a call to action, the emergence of a path forward, and an opportunity to take some first steps in the direction of resolution.
Chiron's presence alongside this New Moon cannot be ignored. It often correlates with an amplification of themes surrounding woundedness, disability, or physical/emotional pain. In Aries, that likely shows up as a hesitation to take action or a woundedness related to self-defense, assertiveness, or proactiveness. Yet again, a New Moon is a chance to start anew and the emergence of healing portals that can help us begin transmuting our fears into greater confidence and passion.
Ultimately, our choices shape our destiny, whether those translate into actions or attitudes that we embrace. With this New Moon, attitude is really where it all starts. If something feels overwhelming or too much to handle, remember that it need only require a willingness to take the first step, however big or small. The Aries archetype also reminds us that we each deserve a place in the world, but that often requires taking a stand to defend it.