AQUARIUS NEW MOON / WOOD DRAGON YEAR BEGINS - 9 February 2024
This feels
like an incredibly significant New Moon, with the potential for big shifts and
surprises. It is also a Supermoon, which means that the Moon is closer to earth
and will have a stronger impact on our minds, bodies, spirit and emotions. It
is also the beginning of the Chinese year of the Wood Dragon! New Moons always
bring the potential for shedding old weight and planting seeds for something
new to come in, and this Moon is no exception! Aquarius is the sign of change,
progression, innovation and questioning the status quo, so this Moon could help
us to breathe fresh air into our lives and embrace a new perspective. This is
the kind of Moon that could help us to recognise where we might be stuck in a
rut and jolt us into a greater awareness of what needs to change and what needs
to be released. Change is in the air!
With the
Sun and Moon joining forces in eccentric, quirky, humanitarian Aquarius, we are
called to think outside the box and look at our lives from a different angle.
Aquarius is a very objective sign that helps us to detach, stand back and see
ourselves with greater clarity and insight. It encourages us to question the
rules and liberate ourselves from the layers of programming and conditioning
that have built up since we were born, so that we can reveal our original,
unique spark that is the true essence of who we are. Aquarius is the rebel, the
revolutionary, the maverick, and so this Moon could bring out the part of us
that questions authority, questions any rules that don’t make sense and
questions what we are being told by those in authority. Aquarius helps us to
see another way of doing things and isn’t afraid to stand out from the crowd
and be different.
Uranus, the
planetary ruler of this Aquarius Moon, is forming a dynamic square to the Sun
and Moon, which definitely spices things up a bit! Uranus is the planet of
sudden wake up calls, shocks and curveballs that forces us out of stagnation
and can bring massive insights, realisations, epiphanies and profound clarity.
Expect the unexpected with this particular Moon! On both a personal and
collective level, things can easily change in the blink of an eye, and Uranus
reminds us that you never know what lies around the next corner. This is the
planet that brings breakdowns that can then lead to breakthroughs. It clears
away the cobwebs with a massive blast of fresh air. So often we know exactly
what needs to change, but tend to resist facing the inevitable, not wanting to
upset the apple cart and unsettle our lives. Uranus, however, isn’t afraid to
upset the apple cart for the sake of positive change and growth.
Uranus is
in Taurus, the sign that represents survival, the economy, material comforts
and our values. There is the potential for some kind of breakdown of the
financial system while Uranus is still in Taurus, which will be until 2026.
However, as mentioned, breakdowns can lead to breakthroughs, and Uranus is an
innovative, progressive planet that has the potential to bring much needed
change to an antiquated system that is in very much need of an overhaul. Taurus
is also the part of us that resists change, often because we don’t want to face
the discomfort that it brings and because we fear the unknown.
This is the
kind of Moon that can force us out of our comfort zone, but as we do so we have
the potential to experience such a sense of freedom as we liberate ourselves
from anything that has been weighing us down and holding us prisoner, including
our conditioning. “To thine own self be true”, says Uranus. To be true to
ourselves can feel very uncomfortable indeed, as it is often much easier to
simply conform to others’ expectations of us, or the societal norm. This is the
kind of Moon that could make things so intolerable that we simply have to make
changes. Indeed, it can bring a sudden event that changes everything. It can
also bring sudden insights that come out of thin air and change our perspective
completely. And once we see with such clarity, there is no
“unseeing”.
Those of us
with personal planets or angles around 19° of a sign, especially the fixed
signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius, will feel the liberating,
enlivening and potentially shocking energy of Uranus the most acutely, although
this Moon does hold the potential for some kind of collective shift. As Pluto
has recently moved into Aquarius, which is Uranus’s sign, this links Pluto, the
planet of transformation with Uranus, the planet of shifts, progression and
change. It does seem inevitable that some kind of change is coming within the
next couple of years, and we can only hope that it will be based on Aquarian
values of equality, freedom, brotherhood/sisterhood, benefiting the “People”
rather than the plutocracy. We shall see.
Chiron the
Wounded Healer is moving closer and closer to the North Node in Aries, exact on
19 February. It is not surprising that rumours of war grow stronger and
stronger, as this is a fateful pairing in Aries, the sign that represents war
and conflict. This brings up masculine energies to be healed, and brings up the
question – does change, progress and conflict resolution have to result in
violence and war? On a personal level, we are being called to address and heal
any issues we may have around the masculine, including how we assert and stand
up for ourselves and the way we handle our anger. This is a powerful
configuration that can help us to find the courage to face our core wounds and
heal any issues around “I am”, the right to exist, our identity and the
capacity for self-love. We are called to embrace all that we are, and to make
ourselves a priority, although this could be difficult for some. Self-care is
imperative during this time, because it helps us to deal with whatever else is
occurring around us. As we each heal ourselves, we help to heal the world.
Uranus is
also forming a harmonious, supportive trine aspect to Venus, the ruler of
Taurus. Venus is the planet of love, relationship, self-worth and money, so
Uranus could bring about a shift of perspective in all of these areas. It can
breathe fresh air and excitement into our relationships and finances, and can
also bring great clarity and insight, so that we can see more objectively what
might need to change. This trine aspect is exact on 7 February but will still
be strong during the New Moon.
Jupiter is
also forming a dynamic square aspect to Mercury, exact on 10 February. We may
feel that we have a lot to say during this Moon, as if we have something very
important to communicate! People could be more opinionated than usual, as they
feel the need to express their truth. There is the potential for jumping to
conclusions before knowing the full picture. It is important to listen to
people’s feedback and to be mindful of what comes out of our mouths. Those of
us with personal planets and angles around 8° of a sign, especially the fixed
signs, will feel this energy most strongly.
The Sabian
symbol for this Moon is interesting, especially in the light of the other
planetary energy surrounding this Moon, at 21° Aquarius: “A disappointed and
disillusioned woman courageously faces a seemingly empty life”, which Dane
Rudyar describes as “The capacity to meet emotionally upsetting experiences in
human relationships with strength of character and personal integrity. The man
who manages vast and complex business enterprises most often reaches power and
achieves success because of his ability to deal with crises and temporary
reverses of fortune. At the emotional level we now see a “woman” confronted
with sharp disappointment and forced to face the vanishing of cherished
illusions, presumably in terms of a close personal relationship. She has to
learn to manage such crises, which are really tests of inner strength and
perhaps compassion. We all have within ourselves the power to learn through
emotional crises. But like any other faculty, it needs development. This symbol
urges us to develop RESILIENCE under adversity.” Hmm. Interesting indeed.
On top of
all of this powerful energy, we have the beginning of the Year of the Wood
Dragon! The last two Dragon years were 2000 and 2012, both notable and
memorable years. The Dragon is a mythical creature, and they truly are dynamic,
transforming forces of nature! A Dragon year brings the potential for
transformation, passion, enterprise, creativity, innovation and problem
solving. Dragon years often produce strong, powerful, charismatic, visionary
leaders, so this year could certainly be a year to remember in that sense, when
some of our leaders become stronger and more powerful, and some could fall.
Dragons can have a very strong ego and know exactly who they are. The Wood
element brings the potential for profound growth, building on what is already
there, and regeneration. It is very interesting that the Dragon Year begins
with such a potent New Moon that brings such potential for shocks, change and
new vision. What a powerful start to a powerful year!
Much Love
Amy
xoxo
For
personal readings, my website: https://www.amybirdartandastrology.com/astrology.html
Painting:
Wooden Dragon, by Tatiana Kozhevnikova
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