New Moon in Aquarius 2020

Art by Element Octothorpe

This New Moon will be exact on 01/24/2020, 4:42 p.m. ET at 4 degrees of Aquarius

This New Moon in Aquarius begins a new cycle of intention regarding ideas and ideals that defy tradition. These ideas are formed in response to those traditions, particularly the abuses of power baked into many institutions and organizations that have become increasingly apparent in the past two years or so. At this time we may benefit from examining those abuses and devising new systems of thought to overcome, circumvent or solve those problems.

This New Moon happens shortly after the Sun and Moon square Uranus in early Taurus. Some shocking information, possibly regarding environment or resources, could come to light. Events that occur in the days surrounding this lunation may force us to make adjustments in our thinking about what are the best strategies for designing a better future. Since both Aquarius and Taurus are fixed signs, that is likely easier said than done as neither loves change. However, choosing to change voluntarily and thoughtfully is likely to yield better results than allowing circumstances to make the changes for you.

Also during this time there could be some friction between passion and idealism. On the one hand, we are easily roused to action to pursue a belief, and on the other we desire to melt into a pink cloud of oneness. Some people may respond to the energy by taking up arms in defense of beliefs, but risk being driven by delusion. Others could simply opt to disassociate from all the intensity and go all in on binge-watching/-drinking/-smoking/-shopping/-eating/-etc. Perhaps the most balanced approach would be to give equal time to taking productive actions (but taking the time to reality-check our emotions beforehand) and engaging in self-care for the imagination.

Horoscopes

Aries Rising

This New Moon invites you to set intentions around the communities and groups with which you involve yourself. In light of developments in your career and public role over the past two years, which have emphasized the need to develop intense discipline and relinquish outdated forms, you may want to look for communities that are outside of those traditional structures, even at the risk of being cast out from the old system. You may need to resolve a conflict between your ideal vision of community and sudden changes in the realm of finances, possessions or values. Your ruling planet, Mars, may compel you to travel or take action motivated by your beliefs. Be extra careful to check the facts. Go easy on the intoxicants around this time and opt instead for healthy mental self-care.

Taurus Rising

Now is the time to set intentions around what you want for your career and public role. While your studies may tend to be formal and disciplined, the view of the world derived from your education will inform your career choices but also transcend them. You've put in the work to learn the rules, so now you know how to break them properly. You may set yourself up as a rebel in your field of study or school of thought. The way you present yourself to others is changing in a revolutionary way, and choosing a career path that breaks with tradition fits the person you are becoming. You might feel drawn to socialize and let off steam with groups of friends at this time. Take care not to spend beyond your means in the process.

Gemini Rising

This lunation is a good time to set intentions around how you'd like to expand your view of the world, deepen your studies, or widen your travels. An enthusiastic partner or close friend may inspire your choices around these topics. Whatever you choose in this realm is likely to be something that sets you apart from the traditions you've inherited. Your choices will also need to take into account a realistic assessment of any debts you may have or are considering taking on. It is also possible that your experiences with death will have some impact on which beliefs and journeys you choose to incubate at this time. If you feel anxious or unsettled, taking some quality time alone to meditate or keeping a dream journal may be helpful.

Cancer Rising

This New Moon invites you to set intentions around issues of shared resources, debt and mortality. It can be good for reviewing finances or property that you co-own with a partner and setting goals repay loans or even drafting a will. It could also be a time to start a practice of relating to your deceased loved ones and ancestry in some way. Your goals around these topics may conflict with your community. The groups with which you associate are changing, asking you to be more authentic, and this could require you to make some adjustments to how you handle topics of debt and death. You may find yourself dreaming of traveling or attending a retreat at this time, though a work or health issue could be at odds with that dream.

Leo Rising

Now is the time to set intentions around issues of partnership, close friends and clients (if that applies to you.) The past two years or so have emphasized a need for intense discipline regarding health or work matters, and your career may be changing in shocking ways. The choices you make at this time regarding relationships will be informed by those experiences. You'll likely be looking for partnerships that do not require such serious commitment as your work and health have, but instead invite you to step outside the walls of responsibility and experience something different. You may even choose to commit to being single or developing your relationship with yourself for some time.

Virgo Rising

This lunation is a good time to set intentions regarding health and work tasks. There may be some situation regarding children or an activity you do for fun that has presented you with limitations that you’d like to move beyond by improving your health or renewing your approach to chores and other work that must be done to maintain daily operations. It’s likely that in the days surrounding this new moon, something unexpected or unusual in the realm of your world view, higher education or foreign travel will come to light that conflicts with your physical well-being and general life maintenance. The intentions you set now can be ones that help you to resolve that conflict. You may enjoy unusually pleasant times with friends and lovers around this lunation, but if arguments or passions arise, take extra care to be certain you understand each other, as misperceptions are likely.

Libra Rising

This new moon is a great time to set intentions around what you do for fun, what you create, and children if you have them. The intentions you set are likely to be in response to restriction or oppression in your home or family. You’ll want to give yourself activities that allow you to be different, strange and authentic. It’s possible that a situation could arise suddenly regarding debt, shared resources, or ancestry in the days surrounding this lunation that conflicts with your usual fun-stuff routine. Set intentions that help you to resolve the issue. It’s possible that your health and work routines will be more pleasant than usual around this time, although you may also be prone to overlooking details, chatting with coworkers or spacing out rather than being productive or breaking a sweat. 

Scorpio Rising

Now is the time to set intentions around your home and family. Your daily schedule, commute and communications may have grown increasingly restrictive and demanding over the past couple of years. Choose intentions that help you to move beyond all of that at the end of the day when you get home. You might need to create a spot in the house that is yours alone, where you can do exactly what you want. Or you might want to be more authentic with your family even if it sets you apart from them. There could be some kind of shocking or sudden development with close friends or lovers that happens around this time that conflicts with your home or family. Look to adjustments you could make in your approach to home or family to resolve the friction. You could be tempted to burn through cash around this time to satisfy a desire for fun or pleasure, but be careful to assess the situation and your resources correctly, as the potential for misperceptions is great.

Sagittarius Rising

This lunation invites you to set intentions around your daily schedule, commute and communications. You’ve likely been experiencing an increased need for discipline and restraint regarding your finances, and the intentions you set now will be in response to those restrictions, allowing you to work around them in some way. There may also be sudden changes in your health or work tasks that conflict with your usual schedule, for which you’ll need to make adjustments. You may be very passionate about your beliefs and motivated to take actions at this time, but be careful to check the facts especially where home and family are concerned, as you are unlikely to be able to see the situation clearly without considerable effort.

Capricorn Rising

This new moon is a time for setting intentions around your finances, possessions, and that which you value. Over the past couple of years you’ve had to be increasingly responsible and disciplined in the way you present yourself to others, and the intentions you set now will allow you to have some space from that, some freedom. It’s likely that an unexpected change regarding children, creativity and fun will conflict in some way with your finances around this time, and you will need to make adjustments around what you own and value to resolve the issue. If you find yourself to be unusually irritable, make sure you get some decent time alone each day as long as Mars is transiting your 12th house, ideally doing something that allows you to burn off the aggression in a physical way, such as hiking.

Aquarius Rising

Now is the time to set intentions around who you want to be, how you appear and present yourself to others. The past couple of years may have been rough as far as mental health has been concerned, with themes of depression, obsession, and the need to come to terms with addiction. There are also big changes brewing in your home and family life, which are calling for you to be more authentic and individuated in that area. The resolution to many of these problems, at least at this time, will be found in resolving to present yourself to others in a way that is unflinchingly true to you, even if it means being an outcast. If you’re in the closet about something, it might be time to set the intention to come out. Take care to be mindful with finances now, as you may feel that nothing could go wrong and miscalculate what you can afford to spend.

Pisces Rising

This lunation invites you to set intentions around topics of mental health. It’s likely that you’ve had to become quite disciplined and restrained in your community over the past couple of years, and that has likely had an impact on your mental health. If you have any addictive behaviors now is the time to take stock of them and plant the seeds of replacing them with healthier ways to recover from the demands of your community. Meditating and scheduling quality alone-time on a regular basis will help you feel better in a sustainable way. If sudden changes to your schedule or commute crop up, it will be even more important to choose to respond intentionally rather than to check out. You may feel a drive to take action in public or in your career, but take precautions to ensure you’re really seeing the situation clearly, as it may be difficult to see the truth when emotions are passionate.