Tuesday the 1st of February, we have a New Moon falling in the Air sign of Aquarius. This day is also Lunar New Year, and we begin the Chinese year of the Water Tiger.
The Lunar New Year is celebrated by many cultures around the world and is a time of new beginnings. Right before the Lunar Year begins, many take the time to clear out the house, reduce the clutter, and bring fresh energy into their homes. The past is forgiven, and a new, inspired mindset is also encouraged.
As this is an Aquarius New Moon and holds strong air energy, any actions we take to bring new energy into our lives is likely to inspire new ways of thinking, bright ideas, and a clearer mind.
Given that Aquarius is the sign of social circles, friendship, humanitarianism, technology, and individuality, we can understand that these topics will be taking center stage on the days surrounding February first.
Aquarius is an excellent creative problem solver; this is something we can all use to our advantage. With the New Moon in Aquarius, we have the chance to reboot our own minds, get a fresh dose of mental clarity, and attack old problems from a new angle. Out-of-the-box thinking will become very intuitive during this lunation.
This is a time during which we can develop a hopeful vision for the future by separating ourselves a little from all the distractions in our lives. It will serve us well to give our emotions and passions a “break” as we practice more objectivity and try to determine what level of attachment works best for us.
While there are some wonderful, fresh energies on offer under this New Moon, there are a few things to keep in mind. Mercury will still be in retrograde under this New Moon, which means we must be a little patient when it comes to fully moving forward.
Mercury Retrograde is a time of reflection and revisiting the past. It is a time when our subconscious thought patterns may come up to the surface for reviewing and revising. When Mercury is in Retrograde, we may feel like we are taking steps backward rather than forward.
Know that this retrograde energy will be short-lived, as just a few days following this New Moon on February 3rd, Mercury will station direct. It is after this date that we may start feeling the full effects of any fresh energies this New Moon has brought our way.
The other important factor under this New Moon is the influence of Saturn. Saturn will be hovering close to the Aquarius New Moon, exerting its influence.
Saturn can sometimes be a harsh energy, but this is only because it wants us to take responsibility for ourselves and our actions. Saturn requires us to ask the hard questions and to ensure that what we say we want, and our behavior is in alignment.
Saturn may deliver to us some real-world lessons, giving us a much-needed reality check. We may be forced to confront something we have not been taking responsibility for in our lives, or we may find we are confronted with a challenge that is necessary to achieve our goals.
Know that whenever Saturn is involved, there is an opportunity for growth and success. Saturn gives us the hard lessons because it knows we can handle them. It gives us the hard lessons so we can keep growing, keep leveling up, and lead the life we are destined to lead.
If we notice any challenges or hard obstacles arriving with this New Moon, we need to remember that we are being supported & given the strength to move through it, and on the other side of it, we will be rewarded! Saturn always leaves rewards whenever it stirs lessons in our lives.
Saturn’s influence is also a strong cosmic support of longevity, so this will be the perfect New Moon to create long-term goals. Saturn can give us the perseverance needed to stand the test of time, so know this is on your side too.
Another cosmic force worth mentioning around the time of this New Moon is the harmonious alignment between Jupiter and Uranus.
Uranus is the natural ruler of Aquarius, so it is always worthwhile to see what a planetary ruler is up to under its corresponding New Moon.
Uranus being in harmonious alignment with Jupiter is definitely a positive omen that will help to shift us out of limiting thoughts and into a more hopeful and abundant mindset.
Uranus is the planet of awakening, and as it teams up with expansive Jupiter, there is also the opportunity for some serious ah-ha moments and illumination. While this can definitely be triggered by the New Moon, know we are working with this energy all through the month of February.
Aquarius is a Fixed Air sign. Fixed energy is stable and stubborn. While it is resilient and deeply values commitment, it can be afraid of change in any form, whether that is a new beginning or a necessary ending.
Air energy, on the other hand, is playful, flirtatious, and incredibly adaptable. It can be flighty and inconstant, but this is largely due to its insatiable curiosity.
Combining this energy, we can understand that Aquarius is actually very balanced, it has the stability of Fixed energy and the flexibility of Air energy. Aquarius possesses much mental strength and is driven through life by its active mind, constantly searching for more wisdom and experience.
Additionally, Aquarius is the ruling sign of The Star in Tarot. The Star is a card of hope, faith, and destiny. It is an abstract card, coming directly after the Tower in traditional Tarot.
The Star helps us to find hope in darkness; it depicts the ways in which we recover from tragedy, re-center ourselves when we get lost on our journeys, and settle into a sense of interconnectedness within the cosmos. The link here to Aquarius is fairly intuitive.
Just as the Star refers to interconnectedness, so too does Aquarius. Aquarius urges us to find our place in the Universe, and to dare to shine bright enough to guide others on their journey, as well.
One of the major lessons of this lunation is that a certain level of emotional distance is necessary from time to time, and that we cannot be in a hotheaded and codependently attached state 24/7.
For that reason, practicing healthy and moderate detachment can help us break away from destructive behaviors that are holding us back, and craft a more inspired perspective in their wake.
Overall, the Aquarius New Moon is about clearing our mind so we can expand it to bigger and brighter horizons. With a clear mind, we can also start seeing new opportunities and welcoming in fresh new perspectives.
Love and Blessings ♥