Set to occur at an auspicious one degree in Aquarius, this month’s new Moon on the 21st sets us up for radical new beginnings. It’s time to set fresh intentions, and, while we are at it, to buck trends.
Ruled by both Saturn and Uranus, Aquarius sets a noble bar, and more so with Uranus leaving its retrograde. The universalist of the zodiac, the Water Bearer, although an air sign, distills mere notions into items that can be acted on for change. If the Aquarians you know seem aloof, it’s just because they’re busy trying to reinvent the world through sheer will.
Uranus doesn’t care much for the status quo, which it has had to muddle through during its retrograde in Taurus since August. Big-picture progress has seemed stuck in the mud since then. With Uranus now stationing direct on the 22nd, the gears of society can churn on once more, though still bogged down somewhat by Taurus’s laissez-faire energy.
Still, the new Moon in Aquarius is just the proverbial fire under the glutes we all need to pull ourselves out of the mud. Now is a good time to experiment, socialize, and free your spirit to rage against the machines of originalism and conservative traditions that no longer serve the collective good.
Your horoscopes this week account for the Aquarian new Moon’s presence in your respective zodiacal houses.
ARIES / ARIES RISING
March 21 – April 19
11th House of Blessings: Sometimes — sometimes — new people can be blessings in disguise. Remember that quality is the key to unlocking potential.
TAURUS / TAURUS RISING
April 20 – May 20
10th House of Career: You never cared much about your reputation, but it’s time to put some thought into what fields you’re plowing.
GEMINI / GEMINI RISING
May 21 – June 20
9th House of Purpose: Try not to get dizzy as you consider new directions. Travel is the perfect panacea for any loss of perspective you may be experiencing.
CANCER / CANCER RISING
June 21 – July 22
8th House of Transformation: The only thing you should be letting go of is your need for so much self-sacrifice. Focus on your own needs.
LEO / LEO RISING
July 23 – Aug. 22
7th House of Relationship: There are people you already know who want to help you succeed at manifesting your dreams. Reach out.
VIRGO / VIRGO RISING
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
6th House of Health: Time to revamp and reorganize. Clutter is fine until you’re tripping over it on the way to your goals.
LIBRA / LIBRA RISING
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
5th House of Pleasure: You may find this lunation particularly stimulating for both body and mind. If you break a sweat, you’re doing it right.
SCORPIO / SCORPIO RISING
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
4th House of Home: If you’re trying to set new boundaries, try resetting your living space (see: web) to be more alluring.
SAGITTARIUS / SAGITTARIUS RISING
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
3rd House of Sharing: You might notice that though sharing is caring, others might be a bit stingy, and that stings.
CAPRICORN / CAPRICORN RISING
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
2nd House of Worth: Whether it’s money or yourself, what matters most is valuing both more. Hustle on.
AQUARIUS / AQUARIUS RISING
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
1st House of Self: Affirm your most authentic self-alignment, Aquarius. You’re not afraid to experiment, so get eccentric.
PISCES / PISCES RISING
Feb. 19 – March 20
12th House of Ending: It’s time to clear the clutter out of your mind and heart. New habits forge newer, clearer paths forward.
