Interrupting thought patterns | New Moon in Aquarius 9°50'
For over a month, I've been writing and rewriting this text, convincing myself I'm not expert enough—that I should keep reading books instead. I've found myself contemplating the nature of personal revolution. What holds us back from bringing our visions to life? Why do we so often pour our energy into others' dreams while our own lie dormant?
So, let's look at this year's New Moon in Aquarius together and see if there's anything that can be done differently.
Aquarius New Moon
The sign of Aquarius takes place in the middle of zodiacal winter while the Sun is gradually rising to lightness. The light emerges from darkness, and the Earth is pregnant with the spring seed. Naturally, Aquarius is oriented towards the future. It grasps the vision that will carry us forward.
It's the first New Moon of 2025 and will likely remind us of all the New Year's resolutions we've made. Are we keeping those? Or will we be having the same conversations a year from now? Nothing will change unless we make the changes. And with Pluto, the planet of transformation, firmly set in Aquarius for the next 19 years, you better believe that.
Pluto conj. Mercury
The New Moon is kicked off by a Pluto and Mercury conjunction in the same sign. This carries the energy of penetrating insight into our emotional causes and motivation. The combination of Mercury and Pluto brings a potent blending of willpower and intellect, urging us to integrate hard truths. The challenge stands: will you comfort yourself with a lie instead of accepting the truth? Under these transits, even "I don't know" is a lie. You do know. Aquarius is the visionary, the person leading the riot, the person setting foot where there is none, the person rubbing two sticks together expecting fire.
Both luminaries, the Sun and Moon, and Mercury are mingling with Pluto in the house of the Water Bearer. This is personal. It is the ember of revolution starting in each and every one of us. Mercury is the planet of communication. Mercury is the fastest-moving planet, so its position varies the most in natal charts. Therefore, Pluto is diligently starting with the way we think and talk to ourselves and others. The revolution is internal.
Surprise your way of thinking. Catch yourself while you aren't looking. What's your blind spot? Pluto and its X-ray vision will enable you to identify unhelpful thought patterns. For now, the most important thing is to notice and acknowledge the moment of panic—don't worry about its explanation. What would the person rubbing the two sticks have said if fire didn't appear? (Un)lucky for us, history didn't record it.
So, is the most revolutionary thing you can do break your thought patterns? Consider how a river, meeting a boulder, doesn't stop flowing but finds new pathways around it. Similarly, we can think of those temporary disruptions as guides to something we haven't considered before, instead of something that exists to break us. When you confront yourself know the answer isn't there to harden your heart but to sharpen your mind.
Jupiter trine New Moon, Uranus moving direct
The New Moon is trining Jupiter in Gemini, which serves as an amplifier of that energy. And Uranus, the dispositor of this lunation, is moving direct tomorrow. Yes, TOMORROW. Prepare mentally, because the wave will be slow since Uranus is in the earth sign of Taurus, but it is coming and you'll be able to ride it.
Neptune conj. Venus
What I love the most about this New Moon is all the Pisces energy. Venus, Neptune, and the North Node are conjunct in Pisces, forming a wider conjunction with Saturn. Oh my. The pairing of Venus and Neptune exudes dreamy openness and natural kindness and compassion. It is the perfect closing act.
This New Moon is an invitation to notice, say "thank you," and release what no longer serves us. Remember, it is the middle of winter and we're only imbuing the seeds that will sprout this spring.
I am holding your hand while you read this, but let me tell you—your goals won't become reality unless you make the space and time for them.
Let's acknowledge it together: I am the only person who's stopping me.
And now let's say it together: I am reclaiming my freedom and energy.
Yes, conditions aren't ideal. The road ahead isn't clear. And here we are, in the dark of winter, planting seeds of change. After all, spring isn't waiting for permission to arrive. Neither should we.
To anchor these reflections, here are some prompts to guide your inner revolution this New Moon.
Journaling prompts for the New Moon in Aquarius:
- Write a letter to yourself a year from now. What future vision excites you the most right now? What's one small step you can take toward it today?
- New Moons carry the energy of beginning. How can you revolutionize the way you think about yourself or your goals?
- What is one truth you've been avoiding, and how can you begin to integrate it?
