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Renewed Clarity: New Moon in Aquarius 2023
New Moon @ 01 degrees Aquarius 33'
January 21, 2023
1:54 PM PST
4:54 PM EST
This month's New Moon occurs in tropical Aquarius alongside Uranus' direct station. Aligning with Pluto's conjunction (from Capricorn), this lunation coincides with some rising intensity. Yet, it opens a new pathway for confronting repressions and integrating shadow aspects preventing the attainment of goals and future growth. Additionally, Venus and Saturn's conjunction in Aquarius offers opportunities to clarify commitments and responsibilities to others.
The combination of Venus/Saturn and Pluto close to the New Moon feels initially daunting. And for some, this lunation may not be easy to integrate as it coincides with uncomfortable truths, limitations, and certain challenges, especially in our relational interactions. With Venus near exact alignment with Saturn, we are dealing more with restrictive and sobering circumstances relating to expressing love, creativity, and connection.
Venus/Saturn's more optimal expression is in gaining clarity about vital relationships and how much we can realistically invest in them. Especially with Pluto's conjunction with this New Moon, the incoming vibe does not support superficial exchanges or inauthenticity in interactions. The truth is wanting to emerge here, so keep close to that and embrace a growth-oriented mindsight.
Aquarius' Saturnian side (as Saturn is the traditional ruler of Aquarius) might manifest as an opening for greater individuation, maturity, and participation. Pluto's conjunction suggests becoming more aware of the unconscious aspects that prevent or block our access to those potentials. Pluto reminds us that our shadow work is never complete, but there are always opportunities to make progress so we can step more fully into our potential and personal power.
Uranus' station alongside this lunation adds a strong impetus for change, rebellion, and liberation from the past. This New Moon is a powerful starting point for moving onto paths more suited to supporting our authenticity and personal growth. Yet, it can also reveal those incongruent paths more starkly, and we can feel the weight of stagnation deeply.
Utilize this New Moon to clarify the paths most suited and supportive of your potential and future growth rather than more immediate desires and impulses. And the more we boldly confront or seek out those hidden issues lying in our blindspots, the better we'll be able to make more optimal choices and get closer to our dreams and goals.