“The moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that otherwise would never have occurred. Whatever you do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has great genius, power and magic in it.” Goethe
We are in an interesting planetary realm now and at the New Moon on Friday April 17. The Moon will conjunct the Sun at 27 degrees of Aries. There is a very dynamic line up of planets in Aries also – Neptune, Mercury, Mars, Saturn and Chiron -all in this action and desire – oriented sign.
Chiron is now conjunct the Sun. This is an important gate time in personal evolution. Chiron governs the process of deeper healing that goes on throughout time and the Sun rules the personal identity – how we think of ourselves.
Aries represents a new beginning or the beginning of a new cycle. It provides a good time to review ways of thinking of yourself and who you are, and identify patterns which are no longer desired or appropriate so that you can assert yourself going forward more freely and authentically.
There is a lot of fiery energy at this New Moon. It’s a powerful time for intention setting and starting something you have wanted to start for awhile. There is passion and courage to harness at this time. The Major Arcana card in the Tarot deck associated with Aries is the Emperor- time to take charge!
Aspirations may need tempering or to follow the “rules of the road” as Mercury moves up to Saturn on the 20th. Patience and good planning will go a long way towards success.
It’s a good time in general to keep equilibrium in mind as there can be a lot of restlessness.
One of the Sabian symbols for this time is, “Through imagination a lost opportunity is regained.”
Sabian symbols from Lynda Hill