New Moon at 20° Aquarius, February 9, 2024, 3:58 PM MST
Sabian Symbol: A woman disappointed and disillusioned, courageously facing the future
We have officially gone beyond the point of no return, this New Moon in Aquarius is the launching point for structuring an entirely new world.
The syzygy between the Sun and Moon in Aquarius alone puts us in somewhat of a curmudgeonly mood because the Sun does not do well in Aquarius. There’s a dour vibe here and it makes us feel as though there’s burdensome responsibilities being laid on our shoulders. Beneath the crushing weight of what is expected of us, we are called to forge new paths and meet the challenges head on. The rewards of doing so are greater than what we could ever imagine.
The New Moon in Aquarius is co-present with Pluto at 0° Aquarius and Mercury at 7° the effects of which we’ll see in play out in power struggles both in our every day lives as well as on the world’s stage. Pluto’s transit through Aquarius will be 20 years long bringing with him global transformations that will leave the political landscape of the world virtually unrecognizable. We are already seeing the rumblings of global powers shifting, which are heralding much bigger changes to come. Mercury’s transit, however, hits us in the every day minutiae of our lives and we’ll feel like the burdens placed upon us with this New Moon are hitting on themes around modes of self-expression. Seeds for valuing and expressing the truth, at whatever cost, will be sowed with this New Moon. I say “whatever the cost” because there is always a cost and this one will be great. Truths are obscured and truth-sayers are slandered; the square between Mercury and Jupiter today emphasizes this. The next two weeks, but also the next two decades, will be riddled with smear campaigns against anyone who is suspect of lies and who dares to speak truth.
Ruling this New Moon, and all of the Aquarian energy this week and into next, is Uranus in Taurus squaring the New Moon. Uranus’ transit through Taurus has brought us exciting surprises in the material realm. The set up between Uranus and the Moon and Sun is one of aggressive tension. We’ll be facing obstacles that require a lot of attention and focus, and we must remember that solutions to our problems are often hiding in plain sight.
Uranus gets a some assistance during this time from a trine to Venus. Strange alliances and surprising relationships are forming this week. There are opportunities to be taken when it comes to the partnerships forged at this time. But just because another person provides you with some solution, or innovation, or levity, or anything else to help you out of a sticky situation, you must not lose sight of that person’s humanity. Boundaries are important to respect and draw.
This New Moon is the beginning of a story that will unfold over the next six months. It matters what kind of future underpinnings we are implementing now.