Aquarius loves all things exotic… including dining!
If you’ve been looking for a cosmic boost to shake up your love life, the New Moon in Aquarius is it! New Moons in general are a great time to reflect on what’s working (and what’s not) in your relationships and to set intentions for how you want to move forward.
And Aquarius is all about looking ahead and making changes to take you where you want to be.
But the Aquarius New Moon on February 4th packs an extra punch because in astrology, it’s ruled by Uranus, the planet of Awakening. How can you not call on that energy to conjur up some spice-y lunar love magic this month?
Aquarius New Moon qualities
With Uranus as it’s ruler, Aquarius is all about being quirky, eccentric, and even rebellious. I often refer to it as the “gotta be me” zodiac sign!
Aquarian energy is also progressive, visionary and humanitarian. During the Aquarius season (which runs from January 20th to February 18th this year), you may be drawn to rally people around your favorite cause or social justice project.
You might think that Aquarius is a water sign because its symbol is the “water-bearer”. Yes, you can imagine that water washing away the past to make room for fresh new ideas and perspectives going forward. However, Aquarius is actually an air sign which perfectly captures that ability to communicate and inspire others around your pet social justice issues.
Yet for all of that sociability, Aquarian types can be so committed to their passions that they stubbornly resist looking at other viewpoints. Likewise, when your favorite water-bearer is in full “gotta be me” mode, you can feel like you’re on separate planets.
So how can you bring all of these powerful, complex qualities together to create a little Aquarius New Moon love magic for you and your sweetie?
The first step is to look at some of the elements associated with Aquarius energy:
Elemental energy – Air (honoring the intellect and communication)
Colors – sky blue, bright blue
Gemstones – garnet, amethyst
Flowers – orchids, gladiolas
Essential Oils – Neroli, lemon, peppermint, rose, eucalyptus
Music – wind instruments; Fusion jazz which combines electronic and acoustic
Food/Drink – strong flavors (sour, salty); unusual combinations salty/sweet, spicy/sweet
If you want to tap in the air-y, mental energy of this New Moon, you could do some additional research to explore Aquarius-themed movies, books, clothes, animals, places in nature… the list is endless, depending on what you and your partner are drawn to explore.
When to create your Aquarius New Moon love magic
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 the actual date, February 4th, or sometime during the 3 days before and after. But as I mentioned earlier, the Sun is in Aquarius for a whole month, starting on January 20th, so you can tap into it to a lesser degree during that period, too.
The other thing to keep in mind is that if you and/or partner were born in the zodiac sign of Aquarius, or if your moon is in Aquarius, you’ll get a nice double dose of Aquarius New Moon energy whatever you decide to do!
Conjuring up some quirky, loving Aquarius New Moon activities
OK… now you’re ready to pull together all of the pieces — here are 7 ideas to get you started:
1. Engage in a humanitarian/social justice activity or event together.
Yeah, I know this may not sound terribly sexy, but like other not-obviously-romantic signs of the zodiac (Capricorn, Gemini, or Virgo to name some others), the emphasis here is on doing it together. Maybe you and your partner share a passion for protecting the environment – if so, check out the National Resource Defense Council.
Or if you’re both drawn to social justice issues, explore organizations who focus on immigrant rights or racial justice. Fuel your passion in the bedroom (more about that later) by finding other areas to be mutually passionate about!
2. Host a communal gathering.
Aquarius loves it when you bring people together to explore, brainstorm, and debate any juicy topic. Patterned after the Parisian salons of the early 18th century, or Gertrude Stein’s famous salons in the 1920s, these gatherings provide a place for the free exchange of ideas and stories.
Check out some of the modern-day counterparts that exist and plan a unique evening soiree with friends. Entertaining as a couple, especially with a dynamic “theme” can be a powerful bonding experience.
3. Learn more about the individual gifts you each bring to the relationship.
Sometimes the ways that you “complement” your sweetie (i.e. how you’re very different) can stretch and grow your relationship. And other times, those differences can make you crazy! To better understand what drives each of you, find out what each of your primary love languages is.
Or maybe check out any of Helen Fisher’s relationship quizzes. Knowing your own and each other’s styles can only deepen your connection.
4. Explore what astrology has to say about your relationship.
The study of astrology is ruled by Uranus, so the New Moon in Aquarius is the perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge of each other with a dance through the zodiac.
In fact, there are actually a few special astrological charts that focus specifically on relationships — the composite chart and the synastry chart. Learn about what each of them can do, then find a terrific astrologer to explain it all to the two of you!
5.Treat yourselves to dinner out at an exotic restaurant.
The more unique and weird your dining experience is, the better, says Aquarius! That could mean an unusual location, like underwater, or in a helicopter or a tree. Or the food itself could be a fabulous blend of unexpected flavors and textures.
Ethnic restaurants offer interesting combinations of sweet and spice-y, or sour and sweet. Add a fun drink to the evening, too, like a sour cherry gin sling! The idea is not to end up at your local watering hole, but to try some place you’ve never been before.
6. Plan a surprise escape.
Well, it won’t be a surprise for you, but planning a secret getaway for the two of you is still a ton of fun. Remember, you want to pick some place out of the ordinary to maximize the Aquarius New Moon juju, but not so strange that it’s totally uncomfortable!
Whether it’s a week, or weekend, or just a night out, you can certainly incorporate some of that exotic food and drink, too. The key here is the element of surprise since Aquarius/Uranus is all about things coming in from left field.
7. Try some new techniques in the bedroom!
Whether you’re at home or on your surprise adventure, this is the time to pull out all of the goodies in your Aquarius love magic toolkit – blue candles, some massage lotion with neroli or lemon oil, orchids scattered around the bed.
For music, you could go with the strange but wonderful “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen or to activate your inner rebels, you can prance around to Billy Idol’s “Rebel Yell” before jumping on each other! Just be sure that “jumping” includes some creative love-making – whether it’s sex toys, blindfolds or brand new positions, tap into that quirky Aquarian energy and try things you’ve never done before.
Any important relationship work takes mutual intention and a little planning on both sides, even when you’re playing with that unpredictable Aquarian vibe.
Making a commitment to draw on the powerful energy of the New Moon each month gives you added support to initiate activities and conversations that can only enhance your love life. And the New Moon in Aquarius on February 4th is, hands down, the absolute best time to spice up your partnership in new and different ways!
Hi, I’m Deborah Roth, a Life and Relationship Coach, and also a Counseling Astrologer and Interfaith Minister. My Master’s thesis was on the power of transformative ritual and I love designing creative, meaningful rituals for individuals and couples to re-energize mind, body and spirit, and enhance their relationships.You can learn more about my work HERE or email me at Deborah@SpiritedLiving.com to schedule an introductory coaching session.