Dear friends,
Today we welcome spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. The degree of 0 Aries is not just one of the World Points – meaning BIG NEWS – it is the first and perhaps most important degree of the zodiac in Western astrology: a time of death and rebirth for everyone.
Normally only one of the Lights lands on this World Point at any time, but this week is a notable exception: the Moon will follow the Sun into Aries tomorrow afternoon, while the Sun is still at 0, creating a super-powerful radiation. New Moon for a new start and upheavals.
But wait, there’s more! Pluto is now in the final minutes of the last degree of Cap and is getting ready to change signs for the first time since 2008! We wrap up the stories that started then (think of 2008?) and soon our study of power and how to wield it will move into new, uncharted territory.
In principle, like I said in my podcastthis is the second most important week in 2023.
Pluto will be in Aquarius for the next twenty years (with a bit of zigzagging in the near future). The last time it crossed this specific threshold was in 1777. Pluto in Air changes the way we think. Last time the American and French revolutions happened: now there are riots in France because President Macron extended the retirement age, and here in the US we are certainly divided. Watch the news this week for ideas about the next 20 years of transformation, destruction, metamorphosis and rebirth.
Ceres, the planet of the Mother Goddess, is also directly opposite the Sun and Moon at 0 degrees Libra, creating a tension between our own needs and those of our partners. How do you dance the dance of individuation and connection? Whichever way you lean, it’s a good time to make it very clear what you want to nurture.
Mercury in the sign of Aries has a sharp tongue and is quick; he is smart, but prone to saying things he doesn’t mean. Because he and Mars are now in mutual reception, if you ask them nicely, they will energetically “swap places” – giving you access to the decisiveness of Mars in Aries (rather than the dithering of Mars in Gemini) and Mercury-in-Gemini fluency (instead of Mercury-in-Aries sass). You can keep up pointless arguments, or you can move on. You choose!
All in all it’s a very, very big New Moon with positive closing aspects and a lot of powerful magic. If you’ve been asking questions about your mission in life, now is the time to listen for answers.
For more information about the New Moon and how to make the most of it, I invite you to purchase my recent one New Moon Manifestation Circle Webinar (this time pre-recorded due to family commitments).
I wish you three giant steps forward toward clarity and purpose.
Big hugs,
Anne
