ARIES NEW MOON SOLAR ECLIPSE LUNASCOPE

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWS
Monday 8th April 2024
18:20 (BST)

This Eclipse window is the third Solar Eclipse, in a set of six, occurring along the Aries-Libra axis that started on April 20th 2023, and will end on March 29 2025.

This is going to be a powerful and auspicious Solar Eclipse for many reasons.

The last time we had a similar Solar Eclipse at the same degree of Aries on April 8th, was in 2005. Cast your mind back to that date. What was happening then, may give you some clarity for what is happening now?

Eclipse season is an opportunity to dive into the hidden worlds of our subconscious, and this Aries total solar eclipse may rock your inner world, especially if there is an need for a big shake up in your life.

It will bring to the surface all the times you have not been true to yourself, have compromised yourself to keep the peace, and remained silent when you could’ve spoken out.

It will also challenge our issues around being independent and free, especially if you are in a relationship, or job that is not aligned with your values and principles, or is toxic and emotionally draining.

WIth Chiron playing an active role in this eclipse, you may feel old wounds, or deep grief coming up to be healed. You may also find that relationships suddenly go toxic, as old suppressed feelings come to the surface to be dealt with.

On a personal theme, this Aries New Moon Eclipse also places the focus on what is our purpose and why we are here on planet Earth. Fuelled by the fire of the Aries New Moon, you will feel more courageous and powerful to step up and follow your heart and your dreams.

This Aries new moon is a great time to set intention and start something new, or to start again, as it is the first sign of the Zodiac that ignites our inner fire. Mars, the ruler of Aries is conjunct with Saturn in Pisces, helping us take bold decisive action, and giving us the inner fire to overcome obstacles and fears that are stopping us from moving forward, and believing in our dreams.

Combined with the energy of a solar eclipse, this New Moon is an incredibly potent time to make a fresh start and break free from limiting patterns that may be holding you back. You may also be feeling a strong need to plan, in order to feel more secure and safe, step into self-reliance and independence, and be more assertive.

To add to the intensity of the eclipse, we are also in a Mercury Retrograde that started on 1st April and ends on 24th April. Use this period to integrate, reflect or revise your plans if you are unsure of your next steps.

Don’t make any rash or sudden decisions that may blow up your life, or take a leap into the unknown without doing a proper risk assessment, as things may not quite work out.

Use this month for meditation and integration. If you are feeling a bit anxious and stressed about the future, use the STAR method - Surrender Trust Allow Receive. This is a wonderful process that can help calm the worry, and bring you back into your centre.

You may feel fired up to start a new project or creative endeavour, and the Aries new moon will help you find clarity to plant the seed, but don't expect it to take root straight away, especially as we are in a Mercury retrograde.

However, if you know where you are going, what you need to manifest, and have a strong sense of what you are doing, you will find that this Solar Eclipse energy will highlight and strengthen that trajectory, and help you to step out of the shadows.

Wherever you are on your journey, join us on this New Moon night to tune into the Solar Eclipse, set your intentions for the summer, reignite your creativity, speak your truth and step out of the shadows.

The more you can ground and focus the energy, the more you will be able to harness the power of this auspicious Aries New Moon Solar Eclipse.

NEW MOON RITUAL

This is a powerful ritual to harness the energy of the Aries New Moon Eclipse.

Begin by clearing your space of any clutter and creating a clean and sacred area to work in. You can use Sage, Palo Santo, or other cleansing herbs to cleanse the space and create a peaceful atmosphere.

Sitting in a comfortable position with your back straight, or lying down, close your eyes and become aware of your body. Place your attention at the top of your head, and then feel a warm, calm energy flowing down your face, across your shoulders and down your arms, and into your hands. Bring your attention to the throat and feel the warm calm energy flowing all the way down to your hips.

Bring your attention back to the top of the head and feel this warm calm energy flow down the back of the head into the neck, down the back and the spine, and into the pelvis. Then feel it flowing down the legs, and calves, into the feet and toes.

Inhale three times, and as you exhale release any stress, tension and frustration you find, simply breathing it out of your body. Repeat this process until you feel relaxed and stress free.

Once you are feeling relaxed and peaceful, and your mind is calm, think about what you want to manifest during this Aries New Moon. This can be a goal or an area of your life that you want to focus on, such as a new project, a new relationship, or personal growth.

Light a red or orange candle to represent the fire energy of Aries. As you light the candle, focus on your intention and visualize it coming to fruition. Sit quietly with your candle and focus on your breath.

Imagine yourself surrounded by a sphere of white light, protecting and guiding you through your intention. Allow yourself to feel the energy of the Aries New Moon and its power to help you achieve your goals.

Write down your intention on a piece of paper. Be specific about what you want to achieve and how you will accomplish it. Visualize your intention becoming a reality as you write it down.

When you are finished, burn the paper in the flame of the candle, releasing your intention into the universe. As you watch the paper burn, visualize your intention manifesting and coming to fruition.

Give thanks to the universe, your guides, and your higher self for the guidance and support you have received. Close your ritual with a deep breath and feel the power of the Aries New Moon within you.

Trust your intuition and follow your heart for the next lunar cycle, and let the energy of the Aries New Moon guide you.