ARIES NEW MOON
BOLD NEW BEGINNINGS
Friday 17th April 2026
11:51 (BST)
The Aries New Moon on Friday kicks off a new Zodiac cycle, and represents bold new beginnings. What makes this particular Moon more auspicious is that all the major planets are direct, so this is a fertile time to plant your metaphorical seeds.
However, a challenging aspect during this Moon cycle is Mars, the ruler of Aries, in close conjunction to Saturn, so your inner critic may get stronger, and intense feelings of self-doubt may rise to the surface.
Don’t get too stuck in ruminations that you are not good enough, or there are too many obstacles to reach your dreams. As the Moon waxes these feelings will subside.
On the other hand, adding to this mix is Pluto squaring the Aries New Moon, which can intensify arrogance, ignorance, and the belief that one version of the truth is the only truth, while dismissing those who see things differently.
Because everyone is feeling this charged energy, you may encounter resistance to your ideas, which can quickly spark frustration, anger and irritation. Be mindful of getting drawn into aggressive communications or feeding dramas that could damage long-standing friendships, relationships or communities.
To balance out any doubt or negativity, Chiron, the wounded healer, is in alignment with the Moon and the Sun, reminding us of our purpose and why we are on our mission.
If you are following your heart, this Aries New Moon can give you a big boost of energy, propelling you naturally forward with synchronistic connections, meetings and exciting opportunities opening up.
If you are not in alignment, you may find old emotional wounds and regrets coming to the surface.
If you can overcome these intense feelings, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune are also conjunct during this New Moon, sparking your inspiration and creativity, and fuelling your inner confidence.
The Aries New Moon is also a great time to do a spring clean and get rid of anything that is holding you back. The more streamlined and focused you are, the easier it will be to recognise the opportunities that are opening up.
If you are juggling too many balls, and spreading your energy and time too thinly, you may suddenly feel overwhelmed, out of control, and under pressure to make things happen, creating unnecessary anxiety and stress.
The key to surfing this moon is to balance the pressure and urge to take action, with being patient and letting life unfold naturally.
Things are moving very fast, and this Aries New Moon is reminding us that we are not in control, even if we think we are.
The more we can Surrender, Trust, Allow, Receive, and stay focused on our next step, obstacles can magically dissolve and things will naturally fall into place
Wishing you all an inspirational, motivational and energised Aries New Moon ride
A Monthly Shamanic Moon Ritual to help you stay connected:
The New/Full Moon energy is potent the day before, the day of, and the day after.
If you didn’t have time to honour the energy of the Spring Equinox and the start of the new cycle, this Aries New Moon offers another powerful opportunity to work with the energy of new beginnings.
This is an ideal Moon to plant seeds and watch them grow over the coming months.
Choose seeds from a flower or plant you love. Let each seed represent a project, idea or creative path you would like to see flourish.
As you plant them, visualise your plans growing tall and strong, flowering and coming to fruition. As you water and care for them in the physical world, you are also symbolically nurturing them on a deeper level.
If there is no specific project calling you right now, use the seeds to represent qualities you would like to cultivate in your life, more joy, laughter, companionship, harmony or peace.
As you plant them, imagine your life infused with these qualities. As your plant grows, so too do these seeds within you. These simple rituals are powerful because they bring us closer to nature and remind us that we are part of it.
To harness the fire energy of the Aries New Moon, write down everything that needs your attention. Let it all come out, from cleaning the bath to filing paperwork, from finding investment to writing that song, poem or book.
Then take three deep breaths and allow yourself to relax. Let your mind slow down and become aware of the silence around you. Ask for guidance on what truly needs to come first, without judgement or interference.
Once you feel clear, look at your list and prioritise each task, giving number one to the most important. This can reveal the next steps you need to take and help release the overwhelm, blockages or inertia that build when everything feels too much. If you do this now, you may find the months ahead begin to flow more easily.
And finally, find time — or at least a moment — to dance. the Aries New Moon can stir impatience and restless energy, and movement helps release it, bringing you back into rhythm with your intentions.
Trust that everything is unfolding as it should, and remember to spend some time giving thanks for this miraculous life.
I will end this Lunascope with the wise words of Ella Fitzgerald:
““Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong.”
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