New Moon in Aries

     On March 30^th at exactly 11:44am we will have a second New Moon, this time in the fiery sign of pioneering Aries. It may be the most important New Moon of the year as it will amplify an astrological t-square pushing us to take risks. What is a t-square? “A T-square is formed when there are two planets in opposition and one planet square to the opposition. Once again, T-squares are likely to be either cardinal, fixed or mutable. The planet at the apex, which squares both ends of the opposition, functions as the catalyst, mediating between the planets in opposition. This is an open, unstable, stressful aspect pattern but, like all aspects in the 'two' series, it is often extremely effective and dynamic.”

    Why is this so significant? This New Moon’s power will be in asking us to courageously examine manifesting change, acting creatively, and envisioning a new future for ourselves.  I like this quote for the New Moon in Aries: “It takes courage to leave the familiar, to step into the unknown, and dive so deeply into density that you risk forgetting where you came from.” Are you ready for a quantum leap?

     I will be spending this New Moon leaping in New Mexico. My leap will ask me to dive into such density, I am anticipating the risk of forgetting. The t-square tug of this New Moon in a fiery sign will shine a light on new beginnings and to do so with an Aries pioneering spirit. Coming from Midwestern pioneer stock, can I forget my present circumstances to forge a new life elsewhere?

    It is ironic that the message of this New Moon message is about envisioning and manifesting change. It is preceding my imminent eye surgery which will physically and symbolically remove what has been obstructing my vision. The last time I had this surgery on my other eye last July, the consequences also impacted me psychologically. I did not like what I saw. My new vision made me confront my own unhappiness with where I live, what I do for a living, with whom I associate, and why I have no sense of belonging. It ignited a series of changes (mostly for the better) which eviscerated my comfortable solitude forcing me to interact with the world instead of hiding from it. In ten days I will have 20/20 vision for the first time in decades. How will 20/20 vision affect me?
    "It is only when we are suspended in mid-air with no landing in sight, that we force our wings to unravel and begin our flight . As we fly, we still may not know where we are going. But the miracle is in the unfolding of the wings. You may not know where you are going, but you know so long as you spread your wings, the winds will carry you." -C. Joy Bell