New Moon in Aquarius
January 30.2014
4:30 p.m. (EST)
Sun in Aquarius
The Moon is New in the astrological Fixed Air sign of Aquarius today at 4:30 p.m. (EST). At the point of the New Moon in any given month the Sun is generally mid-way in its progression through the same astrological sign. We could think of this as Male (Sun) and Female (Moon), Strength and Ease, Action and Flow dancing in harmony with one another. These are but a few of the polarities that could be used, but the basic action is that of illuminating the depths of our intuitive selves. When we consider the Sun we think of dynamic and catalytic and combustible energy. The Moon we sense as flowing and flexible in its expansion and contraction. When Sun and Moon are in the same astrological sign at the time of the New Moon the Sun’s expression of that energy will be one of that holds the wisdom of the parent in its mid-cycle maturity. Lady Moon is just beginning her flow of the astrological sign’s energy and opens her floodgates of possibility knowing that it will be brought into the light of day to be strengthened and supported.
In this case the floodgates to be opened are ones of electrically charged and innovative Aquarian outpour. The mental prowess of Gemini, also a chatty air sign, slows in comparison to that of the mentally agile and attuned Aquarian. Although there is often the tendency to have what is stated get lost in translation, because of unintentional omission. The primary directive of the Aquarius energy is to see far and see wide, enabling the perception, assimilation and understanding of multiple streams of information and their varied outcomes. The omission comes as by product of the ability to process that information very quickly moving from A-Z at the speed of light and confidently arriving at a singular conclusion; deeming what came in between irrelevant, the only goal being to arrive at a productive and viable end.
Now, my writing may seem very mechanical, almost sterile and robotic in its approach and I am intentionally doing this to give you a feel for what it is like to be in the mind of a strongly aspected Aquarian. Information comes as streams of breezy download with barely a moment’s pause between. And, yes, I have a natal Aquarius Sun, which often makes it hard for me to understand why others do not see, what to me is the obvious and very logical conclusion. There is additionally, what is perceived as detached coldness about the decision making process. Aquarius has been given the distinction of being considered the humanitarian; but quite frankly that humanitarian label expresses itself in the ability to sacrifice the one for the greater good of the many. Again, this is formulated from seeing a bigger picture and potential outcome. And, although this does not necessarily make for an endearing individual, the need to know more to better serve trumps the usual pleasantries of social interaction.
Using the energy of an Aquarian Moon offers the ability to finely scrutinize while retaining the “heart” of the matter. The ability to apply a broader perspective to an emotional situation can often move those waters in a more productive way, albeit not always arriving at the same stream. The New Moon offers the impetus to get things going and to return to the beginning once again for a fresh look. Think of an Aquarius New Moon as an opportunity to upgrade your computer (Mind and thoughts- Airy Aquarius) to a quicker and more efficient processor that will ultimately make your work much easier and much more enjoyable (emotional engagement and Feelings- The Moon). Aquarius is of the Fixed modality, so whatever is upgraded, improved upon or given a jolt of fresh juice is going to be stable after multiple stages of synthesis, tweaking and modification. This is an optimal time to jump ahead in trying a new piece of technology that would ultimatly save you time and energy that could be directed elsewhere. Learning how to use a new device or online tool can be taken in the spirit of the New Moon and baby steps of beginning with the intent of giving it a go, and knowing that you can always go back to the status quo if you wish.
These are just a few of the general workings making use of an Aquarius New Moon:
- Brainstorming ideas that would be of benefit to groups of people. Starting a new initiative or new charity.
- Reaching out to others in a dynamic way to inspire them to take concrete and active steps towards a goal.
- Formulating the plans that will underpin a new project.
- Any magick that involves, science, creative problem solving, resolution of social conflicts, initializing action in what has become stagnant and archaic.
The social component to Aquarius has nothing to do with the feelings that being social brings. It is a means to an end in the quest to find out more about the world around us and the people in it. That is not to say that no emotional attachments are formed. Quite the contrary, it is usually because of the ability of being able to connect to another deeply and seeing that individual in the light of different perspectives that keeps Aquarius at arms length on the surface. New Moon energy makes use of this in deepening the understanding you have of why and how another acts and thinks, and then anchoring your feelings on the deeper knowledge of what makes that person tick. In this way you are seeing a more expansive and broader view and able to love (or despise) that person more deeply for who they truly are while acknowledging the potential of who they could become.
The Venus Retrograde stations Direct on Friday, January 31st and the last call to harness what has percolated during this time is at hand. Aquarius loves to sort through the most complex material to unravel the threads that have delayed action. The bolstering of the New Moon energy serves to propel your revelations found during this Venus retrograde forward. What results may appear to be intermingled and interwoven threads, but there is specific structure and order to the way in which it has been woven. The relationships you have decided to continue or renew and the way in which you relate to yourself and your personal gifts have opportunity to move into a new state of being carried on the dynamic energies of Aquarius Sun and Moon.
Woven through time
The electrical current
Flashes its intent as
It lights the way.
All has changed from
The beginning of this
Mental discharge and
The end product is the
Summation of all
Possible solutions.
The changing of the Ages
The rhythmic beat of time
Has shifted its focus and
Un-relentless in its purpose
Man has no other choice
But to be carried on the wings
His own making or remain
Asleep in the eye of the
Lightning’s storm.
Check out these previous posts from Temple of the Moon to see how the energy of Aquarius plays out in the phases of Full and Waning Dark Moon:
Temple of the Cosmic Spheres 