New Moon of May 8, 2024

New Moon Ritual: At the time of the new moon, an energy of renewal takes place. Sit in a quiet place and be relaxed: choose a clear intention, start your request with thank you and write your wish as if it had already been fulfilled. Discover our article for Abundance Check.

It may be with this new moon in Aries that we really feel the effect of spring. Indeed, the sun and the moon united in the home of the first sign of the zodiac naturally mark a symbolic cycle at the very least. Aries is a fire sign that encourages initiative and masculine actions. A strong presence of Aries in a birth chart often signifies a very dynamic and athletic personality. One might think that it is time to take action, to go straight ahead! This lunation is also an opportunity to observe a beautiful solar eclipse, with the moon and the sun passing over the north node. The moon, although small, still has the power to obscure the largest planet, confirming that both have equal importance. For this lunation, the feminine element, sensitivity, takes the lead.

If we pay attention to Mars, which rules this new moon, we see it in Pisces and conjunct Saturn. It is in a feminine and receptive sign that takes away some of its aggressiveness. This transit of Mars in Pisces should be seen as an opportunity to undertake while maintaining a sense of empathy, benevolence, and, above all, unwavering faith. But Mars remains as solid as a rock: Saturn makes our endeavors more than serious, even if discouragement may affect some. We need to consider our initiatives in the long term, without expecting gratifying returns right away. The sextile between Mars and Jupiter gives us the assurance of returns on investments.

However, you are invited to think carefully before undertaking. Mercury is conjunct the sun and the moon in Aries and has been in its retrograde phase since April 2. This is not Aries' strong point, but do not get carried away. Weigh all questions seriously and do not omit any details. Unfortunately, Mercury is also square Pluto: there is a real danger for the impatient ones, those who cannot hold their tongue. Beware of business dealings that are not conducted with benevolence but with manipulation. Because where Mars is, in Pisces, manipulation is also present. Remember that if Neptune's home symbolizes spirituality, it is also a place of expression for gurus and other manipulators. So, make sure to respect Mercury's retrograde, and read all the lines of the contracts you sign meticulously.

As for Venus, our emblematic planet of love, it has just entered Aries. Impulsive, flirtatious, sometimes a victim of a fleeting passion, Venus is sextile Pluto. This will make love lives exciting! The shadowy Pluto darkens everything it touches, and this will be felt in terms of magnetism for this new moon. But beware, as Venus is semi-square Jupiter: perhaps one should not overindulge... Ego can take an undesirable form, and the magnetism you may feel, in yourself or in a partner, must be used healthily.

So, this is ultimately a rather complex new moon where it is better not to follow the desire to go forward at all costs. Take your time!

New Moon of April 8, 2024

It may be with this new moon in Aries that we really feel the effect of spring. Indeed, the sun and the moon united in the home of the first sign of the zodiac naturally mark a symbolic cycle at the very least. Aries is a fire sign that encourages initiative and masculine actions. A strong presence of Aries in a birth chart often signifies a very dynamic and athletic personality. One might think that it is time to take action, to go straight ahead! This lunation is also an opportunity to observe a beautiful solar eclipse, with the moon and the sun passing over the north node. The moon, although small, still has the power to obscure the largest planet, confirming that both have equal importance. For this lunation, the feminine element, sensitivity, takes the lead.

If we pay attention to Mars, which rules this new moon, we see it in Pisces and conjunct Saturn. It is in a feminine and receptive sign that takes away some of its aggressiveness. This transit of Mars in Pisces should be seen as an opportunity to undertake while maintaining a sense of empathy, benevolence, and, above all, unwavering faith. But Mars remains as solid as a rock: Saturn makes our endeavors more than serious, even if discouragement may affect some. We need to consider our initiatives in the long term, without expecting gratifying returns right away. The sextile between Mars and Jupiter gives us the assurance of returns on investments.

However, you are invited to think carefully before undertaking. Mercury is conjunct the sun and the moon in Aries and has been in its retrograde phase since April 2. This is not Aries' strong point, but do not get carried away. Weigh all questions seriously and do not omit any details. Unfortunately, Mercury is also square Pluto: there is a real danger for the impatient ones, those who cannot hold their tongue. Beware of business dealings that are not conducted with benevolence but with manipulation. Because where Mars is, in Pisces, manipulation is also present. Remember that if Neptune's home symbolizes spirituality, it is also a place of expression for gurus and other manipulators. So, make sure to respect Mercury's retrograde, and read all the lines of the contracts you sign meticulously.

As for Venus, our emblematic planet of love, it has just entered Aries. Impulsive, flirtatious, sometimes a victim of a fleeting passion, Venus is sextile Pluto. This will make love lives exciting! The shadowy Pluto darkens everything it touches, and this will be felt in terms of magnetism for this new moon. But beware, as Venus is semi-square Jupiter: perhaps one should not overindulge... Ego can take an undesirable form, and the magnetism you may feel, in yourself or in a partner, must be used healthily.

So, this is ultimately a rather complex new moon where it is better not to follow the desire to go forward at all costs. Take your time!

New Moon of March 10, 2024

No less than four planets are in Pisces for this new moon on March 10. We find, of course, the sun and the moon, but also Saturn and Neptune. Understand that this new moon is immersed in the deep waters, the oceans of Neptune. The conjunction of the God of the oceans with the sun and the moon is certainly the most striking aspect. Neptune, at home in Pisces since February 2012, is doing a powerful job of awakening consciousness. It brings us, through those born since, messages of peace, compassion, and unconditional love. But Neptune and the sign of Pisces are also about ambiguity, the impossibility of finding one's way, confusion.

This new moon on March 10 is primarily about spirituality in all its forms. It is already useful to know how you have access to this spirituality: is it true? Does it correspond to an opening of your soul? Or do you cultivate secrecy? Are you driven by artificial paradises? And yes, Neptune is all that!

Another very powerful and often frightening planet is in conjunction with this new moon: it's Saturn! The mention of its name is intimidating because Saturn ensures hardship. The handbrake of the zodiac, the eternal dissatisfied, and also its share of constraints and disappointments, pose as a major planet of this lunation. So, we'll have to roll up our sleeves, not let ourselves be beaten down, understand, or even learn that there are moments in life when only hard work pays off, and that it is impossible to skip a single step.

The presence of Neptune and Saturn alongside the sun and the moon are powerful markers in terms of elevating consciousness and the work we still have to do.
Neptune, the master of this lunation, is also conjunct Mercury. Our celestial messenger enters Aries on this new moon day. It should be fueled by the fire of the first sign of the zodiac, but it remains close to Neptune's embrace. Thus, our mind, certainly sharper, is still immersed in an imaginary world and retains access to poetic expression at best, secrecy, or even falsehood at worst.
Uranus also has its say because it is sextile the sun and the moon. Uranus brings a bit of madness, the possibility of not being too restricted by Saturn. It's a breath of freedom, an opportunity to move towards novelty and live in a quite original way. Uranus is all the more important as it has control over Pluto, but especially Venus and Mars, which are in its home sign, Aquarius.

The conjunction of Venus and Mars in Aquarius is still problematic for this new moon. The love-desire couple is unstable and prevents us from tolerating the routine associated with the couple, as if we felt that we were losing our freedom. Moreover, Mars' square to Uranus intensifies desire: there is a desire for escape, to see if we can find something better elsewhere. It all depends on each individual's situation. In any case, you can realize that if you find your couple life too restrictive, there is the possibility of changing your mind, but preferably together. With a lunation conjunct Neptune, making a radical decision in love would probably be a mistake.

New Moon of February 9, 2024

It's time for a shake-up! Perhaps on the ski slopes, but not only there! Indeed, first of all, this new moon takes place in Aquarius, the home of Uranus. When the spotlight is on Aquarius, we should expect some commotion: Aquarius signifies atypical personalities, rebels, revolutionaries, but also geniuses. This new moon already invites us not to be afraid to change course, or at least to set intentions in that direction.

Everything would be fine if the sun and the moon were not square Uranus. This dissonant aspect with the planet linked to unpredictable events makes the atmosphere unsettled, where it is difficult to find time to sit back and relax. No, the air of Aquarius is not just a sigh. The air of Aquarius is a hurricane! This new moon is, therefore, doubly in the Aquarius spirit, but in its most assertive version.

In the home of Uranus, we also find Mercury and Pluto starting a long cycle. Mercury, entering Aquarius on February 6, takes on the Uranian genius. The planet of communication and learning moves up a level, and even if the step seems high for the messenger of the zodiac, the messages transmitted are those that want to change things. Mercury in Aquarius, as you will notice by observing around you, is assertive and considers everything in its social dimension. This is what feeds our minds for this new moon. But that's not all because Pluto is there...

Pluto in Aquarius is first conjunct with Mercury. If genius seizes our minds, it seems that instinct is involved. Indeed, Pluto is recurrent at the beginning of the year, and its ability to read between the lines infuses our days. But Pluto is sometimes brutal, especially when conjunct with Mars, which is the case. While Mars is still in Capricorn, it will enter Aquarius on February 14. I don't know if it's a good omen for Valentine's Day, but it's certainly an opportunity for some to confront each other! Be vigilant because in Aquarius, anything can happen without warning. You have been warned!

Another planet within Pluto's influence is Venus. In Capricorn and conjunct Mars, the planet of desire, Venus intends to keep what is hers. But magnetism and impulsivity will impregnate our love lives: we must be vigilant because with a new moon square Uranus, everything can shatter. The situation actually offers two possibilities: either we get upset over nothing, or we take the opportunity to infuse a bit of novelty into our hearts.

In any case, we can count on Neptune to soften consciences somewhat through lovely sextiles to the Venus-Mars couple. Neptune is compassion above all, forgiveness, unconditional love. So, think of Neptune when nerves are frayed, and try to forgive.

If we are in the eye of the storm, there are some islands of peace available, provided we make the effort to find them. Because it's always easier to be swept away by anger. Keeping calm is ultimately a much more challenging goal.

New Moon of January 11, 2024

The first new moon of the year occurs in Capricorn at 12:37, Paris time. In this sign of work, selflessness, patience, and rigor, this phase of the sky, which sees the alignment of the sun and the moon, points towards institutions, governance, parents, educators, in short, everything that represents authority. The time is not for celebration but for concentration and aiming at the goals we set at the beginning of the year. This new moon in Capricorn is an opportunity not to take resolutions lightly.

The first planet to color this new moon is Pluto. The dark planet is conjunct with the sun and the moon, bringing on one hand all its intuitive and instinctive potential, and on the other hand, its ancestral fears. The master of Scorpio is well known for the interest he arouses in the invisible, psychological mechanisms, esotericism, and astrology. These are areas that we can develop during this new moon in Capricorn. But fears also lurk, and some will have to resist anxieties whose origin is imperceptible.

However, the sun and the moon being in trine to Uranus, sudden and happy events mark this period and activate our instinctive potential. We can then develop our inner genius and our ability to work by understanding what is at play in what is not visible and only accessible to our intuition.

The new moon is also sextile Neptune, a planet that softens everything and invites compassion. Neptune allows us to climb the steps so dear to Capricorn in a certain gentle euphoria. It's about approaching our goals with benevolence. Water and earth are the elements involved with the aforementioned planets: reason, logic, work, but also emotions, sensitivity, imagination. This is what will resonate in your lives and make it easy to find balance through these compatible elements.

Saturn, the ruler of Capricorn, is semi-square to the lunation. The master of time tells us not to fall asleep, that only work pays off. We may face some delays, discouragements too. But Saturn is sextile Mars and Jupiter. This gives us enthusiasm, a very good capacity for work, eagerness, and enthusiasm. Saturn and Jupiter being the two planets related to our social lives, the sextile that connects them is an opportunity for each of us to concretely develop our place in society.

As for the mind, it is immersed in the great ideals of Sagittarius. Mercury, the planet that represents our way of communicating and learning, is in the world of beliefs, in the great currents of thought like philosophy and religions. The problem is that Mercury is in dissonance with Neptune, and these beliefs can then take on great naivety. It is a lack of discernment that awaits us. We need to stay focused on the goals and be willing to move forward step by step, as Capricorn and Saturn demand. Do not be alarmed; Mercury enters Capricorn on January 15. Save the great ideals for love because Venus advances alone in Sagittarius...