New Moon in Aries | 21st March 2023
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This New Moon occurs on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, falls in the very first degree of Aries, which is the first sign of the Zodiac. This marks the beginning of a new astrological cycle, making it an important time for setting intentions, starting new projects, and taking bold, confident action. This is especially more potent as it aligns with Mercury, the planet of communications.
Here's what this New Moon in Aries might hold for each zodiac sign:
Aries
March 21 - April 20
This new moon is in your sign, making it an especially powerful time for you. Use this energy to set intentions for the year ahead and work towards your goals. Jupiter continues to transit your sign until mid-May. Money, comfort, and security are most important to you. Some of you will be questioning your career paths and may want to take chances to do something totally different. Saturn has come to the end of its transit of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Saturn has been cruising through Pisces from March 7, 2023. Saturn’s move into your solar twelfth house points to the need for a more structured or disciplined approach to life.
Taurus
April 21 - May 21
This new moon is highlighting your twelfth house of spirituality and retreat. Take time to meditate, rest, and reflect on your goals and dreams. Aim to take time out from your busy schedule to relax and don’t neglect your spiritual needs as you pursue other goals. Saturn has come to the end of its transit of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Saturn has been cruising through Pisces from March 7, 2023. Saturn’s move into your solar eleventh house helps you be more selective with choosing your friends. It is a difficult time as you will upset a lot of people around you.
Gemini
May 22 - June 21
This new moon is activating your eleventh house. It’s a time of interesting connections, partnering opportunities through friends and brilliant ideas. You’re mixing and mingling and connecting with groups and associations. Saturn has come to the end of its transit of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Saturn will cruise through Pisces from March 7, 2023. Saturn’s move into your solar tenth house focuses on professional matters – an area of life that has often been unruly. You may bring more imagination and creativity to your work. As this transit has just started, it’s powerful for setting goals and assessing your ambitions and achievements.
Cancer
June 22 - July 22
This new moon is highlighting your tenth house of career and public image. Although it’s a great period for expansion and recognition on a professional level, you should choose your projects carefully. Saturn is coming to the end of its transit of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Saturn has been cruising through Pisces from March 7, 2023. Saturn’s move into your solar ninth house focuses on a stronger awareness of others and a more disciplined approach to life are themes, as the year progresses. Regarding relationships, you need to be extra careful as it all depends on how you navigate through emotionally.
Leo
July 23 - August 23
This new moon is activating your ninth house. There is a special focus on expanding your mind and experiences through travel and a fortunate change in status. You may connect easily with people of diverse backgrounds. As you are widening your horizons you may have many opportunities to meet people through shared experiences. Saturn is coming to the end of its transit of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Saturn has been cruising through Pisces from March 7, 2023. Saturn’s move into your solar eighth house focuses on intimacy, joint resources, improved finances through bonuses and transformations.
Virgo
August 24 - September 23
This new moon is highlighting your eighth house of intimacy and shared resources. Focus on strengthening your relationships and making financial plans. Saturn is coming to the end of its transit of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Saturn has been cruising through Pisces from March 7, 2023. Saturn’s move into your solar seventh house focuses on evaluating your relationships. At times, challenges in partnerships can demand more time and energy, or a more serious approach. Relationships built on strong foundations will survive but some of you will breakup. There will also be positive lifestyle changes.
Libra
September 24 - October 23
This new moon is activating your seventh house of partnerships. There can be joy in your partnerships and support is much easier to find. Saturn is coming to the end of its transit of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Saturn has been cruising through Pisces from March 7, 2023. Saturn’s move into your solar sixth house focuses on the value of leading a more disciplined and organised life. You’re learning to love and value yourself more. You could also be working on perfecting and refining skills that are useful on the job. You will be in pursuit of wellness and establish healthier routines.
Scorpio
October 24 - November 22
This new moon is highlighting your sixth house of health and daily routine. Use this energy to establish healthy habits and routines that support your wellbeing. Some of you will look for new job offers or even promotions. Wellness plays a big part in your life. Some of you will change your diets and others may take up meditation or yoga. Saturn is coming to the end of its transit of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Saturn has been cruising through Pisces from March 7, 2023. Saturn’s move into your solar fifth house, love relationships are not that straightforward and you may prefer more traditional, even old-fashioned, romance.
Sagittarius
November 23 - December 21
This new moon is activating your fifth house of creativity and self-expression. You are feeling inspired and you express your feelings quite openly now. You instinctively know how to place yourself in the best light in order to make a good impression on others. Saturn has been cruising through Pisces from March 7, 2023. Saturn’s move into your solar fourth house, focus on home, be at your diplomatic best and try not to tread on anyone's toes. Passions will run from hot to cold, and relationships may suffer. Besides spending more time tending to domestic affairs, the focus can be on cultivating and nourishing your inner foundations, so to speak.
Capricorn
December 22 - January 20
This new moon is highlighting your fourth house of home and family. Use this time to focus on your domestic life and set intentions for how you want to nurture your relationships with loved ones. Saturn has been cruising through Pisces from March 7, 2023. Saturn’s move into your solar third house. Saturn’s move out of your finance sector takes some of the pressure and restriction off money matters. You are moving into a new phase of life which will bring wider scope for developing your unique qualities and talents. Life will become very lively and there will be a lot of social interactions.
Aquarius
January 21 - February 19
This new moon is activating your third house of communication and learning. Communications will be free and easy, making this an excellent time to deal with important matters. Also, you'll find that people you meet will be a stimulating influence and may encourage you to dabble in new interests. With a surge of energy and enthusiasm, this is a favourable time to make fresh starts. Saturn has been cruising through Pisces from March 7, 2023. Saturn’s move into your solar second house of finance, teaches us life lessons. You will need to balance finances and make difficult decisions and choices.
Pisces
February 20 - March 20
This new moon is highlighting your second house of values and finances. Use this time to reflect on your values and set intentions for how you want to create financial abundance in your life. Saturn has been cruising through Pisces from March 7, 2023. Saturn’s move into your solar first house, you need to cut down areas of excess or unhealthy expectations. It's a time of slow and steady progress that can set the stage for a long time to come. Of course, there are still challenging issues on both a personal and practical level. You may have to overcome obstacles by making important decisions and choices.