It’s time to be daring and assertive!
If you’ve never considered the idea of using the energy of the moon cycles to spice up (or jumpstart) your life, the New Moon in Aries is a great time to start! Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and the Aries New Moon is always the first one following the Spring Equinox, the ancient celebration of renewal and rebirth.
This year it falls on April 1st and between the “seed-planting” vibe of early Spring and Aries’ natural enthusiasm, get ready for an infusion of high spirits into your life and relationships.
Aries New Moon qualities
Aries is the quintessential zodiac sign for activating your inner warrior (in astrology, it’s ruled by the planet Mars who was the Roman god of war) and catapulting you into daring, bold action. But be careful, that can also result in going off “half-cocked” or making impulsive choices.
Likewise, that same energy can trigger a knee-jerk, angry response…. sorry, but all zodiac signs have their upsides and downsides! Just focus on channeling any anger that bubbles up into positive action and into areas that you’re passionate about.
Like the other fire signs in astrology (Leo and Sagittarius), Aries energy is expansive and energetic. It’s self-motivating and headstrong and brings passion to your emotions and courage in the face of challenges. It’s known as the “me first” sign, perfectly embodied in its astrological symbol, the Ram. Are you starting to get ideas for ways to lasso those horns?
So, how can you tap into all this powerful Aries New Moon energy and create some lunar magic for yourself?
New Moons in general are powerful times for planting the seeds for ideas, plans, and actions you want to grow over the coming weeks as the Moon waxes towards full once again. The fact that the New Moon in Aries always falls at the start of Spring just intensifies that intention-setting vibe.
That said, don’t worry about doing it right on the date of the New Moon – you’ll get maximum New Moon energy for 3 days before and after, but the Sun is in Aries for a whole month, from March 20-April 19, so you can tap into it to a lesser degree during that period, too.
Just remember, if you really want to work with the intention-setting, “planting seeds” energy of the New Moon itself, it’s best to do it on or after the actual date… in this case, April 1st.
The other thing to keep in mind is that if you’re an Aries by birth, or if your moon is in Aries, you’ll get a nice double whammy of Aries New Moon energy whatever you decide to do!
With any intentional, magical New Moon work, it’s always helpful to know which symbols and associations to draw on.
Here are a few ideas to get you started in creating your magical Aries toolkit:
Elemental energy – fire
Colors – bright reds, scarlet, ruby
Gemstones (red) — bloodstone, garnet, ruby, red topaz
Flowers — tiger lily, red poppy, geraniums, red clover, narcissus (that last one fits perfect with Aries’ “me first” energy!)
Essential Oils – rejuvenating, refreshing (peppermint, cinnamon) or sexy (ylang-ylang, sandalwood)
Music – energizing, upbeat
Food/Drink – spicy, ginger-y
And if you really want to pack your toolkit to the brim, you could also research Aries movies, books, clothes, animals, places in nature… the list is endless, depending on what you and your sweetie are drawn to explore.
5 ways you can conjur up some energetic Aries New Moon magic
1) Create a personal power amulet.
Now that you’ve assembled your Aries toolkit, what symbolic actions will you take to attract more of that dynamic Aries energy into your life? One of my favorites is to imbue a special object with those intentions – hold a piece of jewelry or stone (red of course) as you articulate what you want to manifest. More courage? Move your body in a strong, powerful way? Take the initiative in love-making?
Sit quietly and see what bubbles up (or in fiery Aries fashion, what “flashes” of inspiration get sparked), writing it down if you think you’ll forget. Now you’ve got your own powerful Aries “power-tool” to carry with you as a reminder to re-connect with your intention!
2) Plan an adventure date.
How about literally tapping into that fearless, challenge-seeking urge that Aries triggers? If you’re really daring, find a trapeze school nearby, try bungie-jumping or sky diving! Many adventure companies have created socially-distanced versions of their offerings if you’re more comfortable with that – check out Amazon Explore for some ideas.
But really, anything that stretches you out of your comfort zone will make Aries happy. Share something with your partner or a friend that you’ve been nervous about or think of a new activity you can do together that you’ve been curious about but afraid to try. Then call on your inner warrior to give you courage.
And if you’re feeling the need to channel any aggressive warrior energy that’s been triggered by this New Moon in Aries, grab a friend and find some bumper cars or a paint ball arena! Let Mars guide you to an activity that suits you best.
3) Conjur up a little Candle Magic
One of my all-time favorite fire-y activities is to create a magical candle – it’s basically an arts and crafts project but with powerful intentions attached to it.
You’ll need a 3″ or 6″ pillar (fat) candle and a pen or big nail. Sitting on your lush red bedspread (a nice towel will do), contemplate where in your life you want to express yourself more courageously. What actions do you want to take or qualities do you want to embrace to show up more powerfully in the world?
Then using the pen or nail, carve those words and intentions into the candle… just be sure to have a paper plate handy to catch the shavings. If you really want to take it to the next level, you can anoint it with yummy oils (check your Aries toolkit for some great ones) and even glitter! Then, every time you light the candle, you’ll be re-igniting those commitments and remembering to step forward with confidence.
4) Treat yourself to an Aries-themed romantic dinner with someone you love… including just YOU!
Like any red-blooded fire sign, Aries doesn’t want to sit still. If you create a fabulous meal at home you can start with red flowers and candles all over the house, then move from room to room with each course. Be sure to serve spice-y favorites and top it off with some peppermint schnapps and chocolate-covered strawberries!
If you’re heading out on the town, look for a restaurant with those pandemic-inspired outdoor dining “bubbles” for a cool new experience. And during the Aries New Moon time, you may crave red meat and red wine, so take that into account when you make reservations, too
There are so many directions to go when you’re playing with any New Moon energy, and with the Aries New Moon on April 1st, your magical lunar activities can be even more adventurous and bold!