New Moon in Aries: Pick your Fights Wisely and with Compassion
As we have moved into the month of April you might have experienced a pull towards change. Whether it be change in your personal or professional life, one thing is certain - you need something to change, and you need it now!
As this month’s New Moon falls in the fiery sign of Aries, you might be compelled to follow your gut instinct, put up a fight and make changes that are best suited to your true purpose.
Forever Conscious says: “Making changes always starts with a shift in attitude first. If something is not working on the outside, it is always helpful to look at how you can begin fixing it by looking within.
By going within and addressing any thoughts, beliefs or attitudes around the situation, you are in a much more powerful position to make productive and lasting changes.”
Be ready for change, if that is what you truly want
Moving into the warmer months of the year always brings about a feeling of motivation to get things done and to ‘spring clean’ your home, work and lifestyle.
If there are some battles to be fought, we recommend choosing them wisely. First consider if the issue can first be resolved within. Can you own your issues and make personal changes, rather than relying on someone else to do it for you? It’s important that we are comfortable with the decisions we make and live our lives with no regrets.
If you have spent the time to look within and unpack feelings of frustration but still believe that the issue lays with someone or something else then it’s time to confront it. We’re not saying that you need to put up a fight and approach it with aggression, but it is important that you get your point of view across.
Be weary not to start fights, as Mars and Saturn can create a lot of tension.
Mars and Saturn continue their conjunction in Capricorn this month. Their energies meshing together is creating tension as Mars (ruler of Aries) wants to take action and move forward, while Saturn (ruler of Capricorn) is a cold and slow planet, asking mars to hold back. We can feel this tension in areas of our life where ever this conjunction continues to take place. Luckily, Mercury retrograde ends as we enter the New Moon, allowing for the build up of Mars energy that we have been holding back on to be communicated in a clearer way and set off our initiation to begin something new.
Mercury retrograde can be debilitation for communication, especially when it comes to technology and travel. As the retrograde ends on the New Moon, we can feel that things begin to smooth out with making travels plans or purchases, and any issues with cell phones, laptops or technology.
Connecting with the spiritual world this New Moon
Wear red, and or burn a red candle to initiate in the energy of taking action. Write out your goals and place them on your altar, or somewhere you can see them.
Interested in following a New Moon ritual for change? Forever Conscious recommends trying a very powerful ritual that is best done from April 15 - 26, 2018. The ritual encourages you to connect with guides and angels that will guide you to be feel of negative routines that are holding you back.
Join us at The Conscious Club this Sunday 15 from 16:30 - 17:30 in a magical evening of healing where we practice a beautiful and intimate New Moon Mantra Meditation. We will bless ourselves in this sacred meditation with the name “The Healing Ring of Tantra”.
The healing ring can be used to generate and direct tremendous healing energy. During this meditation we hold hands in an unbroken circle using specific call and response chants to generate healing vibrations.
You will be astonished by the energy and healing vibrations that will be generated by the group. Chanting with the intention of healing will send vibrations through those in the circle, onto those at a distance, and out to the universe. This truly is a profound meditation experience…
Before we start with the meditation we spark off with some warm up Kundalini Yoga exercises. Then we glide effortlessly into this beautiful, transformative and healing meditation circle.
The energy that’s generated by the group is truly amazing. Come and experience it for yourself, and tap into the power of community, Kundalini Yoga and the New Moon energy.
Interested in joining? Get your tickets here.
Conscious Contributors: Hayley Becht and Antonina Ananda
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Aries New Moon Ritual April 2018
Aries New Moon: Choose Your Battles & Fight With Heart
On Tuesday, the 11th of May, the New Moon in Taurus will appear at 20:59 in Amsterdam. We’re at crossroads now - leaving behind one reality and welcoming another. This New Moon invites us all to dream again and take up the willpower to make those dreams come true. Thanks to the influence of Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Mars, and Uranus the following few days will be rather exciting.
Tuesday the 27th of April isn’t only Kingsday here in The Netherlands - it’s also the date on which the Full Moon appears in the sky. At 5:31 AM, this Super Full Moon in Scorpio will appear, marking a milestone of the new cycle. This full moon is opposite Uranus, and in astrology, we relate that to unexpected changes and events, impulsiveness, and even rebelliousness.
On Sunday, the 28th of March, the next Full Moon in Libra will appear in Amsterdam at 20:48 PM. This full moon is influenced by the Sun, Venus, and Chiron - which all relate back to healing broken hearts. Just like the past New Moon, the full moon of this month continues the theme of love.
With the arrival of the New Moon this Saturday at 11:21, fresh Spring air seems to reach us… Take it all in, as this new air brings us not only the change of seasons, but also a little bit of love! The March new moon is in very close alignment to Venus and Neptune, which indicates that the perfect foundation for new love and compassion is upon us!
Maybe it’s the start of Spring, or maybe it’s the signs in the sky that lead us towards a welcome shift in our lives. This Saturday, the 27th of February, The Full Moon in Virgo arrives in Amsterdam at 2:30 AM. This early morning will be the start of a beautiful new period, in which we free ourselves from old burdens and finally create the time to make changes that have been on your list for way too long. It’s the perfect time to shake things up,
On Thursday, the 11th of February, the next New Moon will arrive at 20:05 in Amsterdam. This specific New Moon takes place in Venus conjunct Jupiter, which is known to relate to love and beauty. Also, Neptune and Mars enter the stage to positively influence us the following 28 days…
The next Full Moon appears in Amsterdam on Thursday the 28th of January at 20:16 PM. This Full Moon is dealing with the influence of Mars and Jupiter, and in astrology, we know that this often relates to anger but also protecting yourself from becoming lost in your enthusiasm. Let us have a look at this new phase of the moon!
The first new moon of the year is going to be a rather exciting one. This New Moon will appear in Amsterdam on Wednesday the 13th at 6:00 AM. The New Moon is going to be conjunct many planets with many different properties. This includes rural times, in which crisis can trigger an evolution response in yourself. Discover more on what the planetary aspects have in store for you this New Moon.
This Full Moon is well-positioned to the planet Uranus, which often indicates positive things coming our way. From experiencing a welcome change to living more freely and intuitively. Let us have a look at this new phase of the moon!
For the past 2,164 days, the sun has been rising near the Pisces constellation… and now it’s heading towards Aquarius. Basically, this means that everything the specific zodiac signs embody become the “theme” of the astrological age. How lucky are we to witness this transition happen right in front of our eyes.
On Sunday the 14th of December, the next New Moon will arrive at 17:16 in Amsterdam. This specific New Moon is also a total solar eclipse and joined by the planets, Mercury and Mars. This will be a great time for renewed energy and being initiative with your goals. Let’s act on those exciting plans you’ve had for a while with confidence.
This November Full Moon, occurring on Monday the 30th of November at 10:29 AM in Amsterdam, is not a regular Full Moon. This Gemini Full Moon is characterized by being a lunar eclipse - which has many different astrological properties. This Full Moon is charged with the opposing forces of the Sun and the Moon and will bring us many different inner changes and urges.
On Sunday the 15th of November, the New Moon will arrive at 06:07 AM in Amsterdam. This New Moon is linked to the Jupiter-Pluto conjunction. This could be the cause of great fortune and success in the following weeks. Great, right?
You might notice one more thing about this Full Moon occurrence: it happens on Halloween! This mysterious Full Moon is also known as Hunter’s Full Moon - which has a background story to match the spooky holiday.
On Thursday, the 17th of September, the New Moon will arrive at 13:00 PM in Amsterdam. This New Moon is linked to Mars square Saturn and this could be the cause of feelings of frustration for the next four weeks until the next New Moon arrives.
On Wednesday, the 2nd of September, the Pisces Full Moon will arrive at 7:22 AM in Amsterdam. This special full moon is linked to Uranus and a beautiful lucky star. As a result, this will bring more freedom, positivity and stress-relieving experiences our way. After a couple of Full Moons bearing restrictions and frustrations, this is a very welcome change for the better.
This New Moon is going to be the start of a challenging new period where a lot of patience and perseverance is needed. There will be arguments, tests and struggles to get through, but with enough determination and focus on your goals, that will be possible.
No, this Full Moon is not an ordinary one. Four times a year, the moon will pass through the edge of the Earth’s shadow - and this Full Moon is one of them. This eclipse is neither total nor partial, which gives this faint graze of a shadow - the penumbral shadow.
The Worm Moon is known as the Full Sap Moon, as this is the time of year when sugar maples start to sap. But the most common name remains the Worm Moon. It finds its roots in the reappearance of the earthworm in nature.
This New Moon will be at the midpoint of Mars trine Uranus. This will bring opportunities to you and chances to develop new skills or talents to reach your full potential. The effects of the February new moon will last four weeks up until March 24th, when the next New Moon arrives.
In Amsterdam, on Sunday 9 February 2020 we will experience the Full Moon at 08:34:35 in 20° Leo. This Full Moon in February is called the Snow Moon.
On the 24th of January 2020 at 22:44 we will have the New Moon in Aquarius at 4º 22 in Amsterdam. This New Moon will square Uranus and this will increase the powers of this New Moon. The effects of the January 24 new moon last four weeks up to the February 23 new moon.
On Friday 10 January we’ll experience the first Full Moon of 2020 and it will be a special one. In Amsterdam we’ll have a Penumbral Eclipse in Cancer at 18:07 in 19°54’. A few hours later we’ll have the Full Wolf Moon in Cancer at 20:21 in 20°00.
The last new moon before the solar eclipse at the end of the year will be in the star sign of Sagittarius. This new moon brings above all rebellion and chaotic change.
The November full moon will be in the sign of Taurus. This full moon is going to bless us with some of the nicest cosmic alignments of the whole year and helps us to turn our dreams and goals into reality.
The full moon sure has magical influences on us and we all should make use of its powerful energy. Different cultures all around the world have different rituals to celebrate the full moon.
It might not be the Halloween night that we should be afraid of this month, but the night of October 28 when the new moon will be in scorpio. This is because some planetary aspects make this new moon a particularly tricky one..
While the last weeks were emotional quite challenging, the full moon in Aries is going to bring relief. It is time to reflect on your thoughts and make some necessary changes to find growth, love and happiness.
On Thursday, the 10th of June, the New Moon in Gemini will appear at 12:52 in Amsterdam. This moon is conjunct Mercury retrograde and square Neptune. In Astrology, this often relates to mental confusion, miscommunication and deception. Maybe not the greatest set of characteristics to be challenged with - but with caution and honesty we can come a long way!