New Moon in Aries, April 17, 2026
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This New Moon at 27°29′ Aries is one of the most powerful lunations of the year.
The Sun and Moon meet again in the final degrees of Aries, speaking not only about new beginnings and new seeds, but also about endings.
This is a threshold moment, where something completes so that something new can emerge.
Alongside the Sun and Moon, we also have Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Chiron, and Eris in Aries. The world of astrology has rarely witnessed such a concentration, seven celestial bodies in one sign during a New Moon.
This intensifies the Aries energy to an extraordinary level.
At the same time, Pluto and the asteroid Juno are approaching a conjunction, beginning a conversation that will unfold over the next nine months, adding further depth and intensity, and fueling the already strong Martian energy.
So let’s dive into this powerful alignment and unpack its meaning.
New Moon in Aries
The Moon in Aries invites us to reconnect with our way of being, so we can live more authentically. It highlights what we are emotionally attached to and encourages us to express ourselves freely, reconnect with our identity, and break through, especially during moments of identity crisis.
But there is another side to this energy. We may become overly focused on “what I want” and “what I need,” forgetting those around us.
So the question becomes:
Can we honour our individuality without losing awareness of others?
The Sun in Aries asks us to connect with our creative purpose in life.
This is a highly productive, action oriented energy that supports us in following what feels instinctive and natural, our own path in the “battle of life.”
A Force for Breakthrough
This New Moon in Aries, creates a powerful wave of energy that helps us:
Break through limitations
Move beyond identity crises
Reconnect with what is emotionally meaningful
Step into passion, creativity, and purpose
It is a courageous and unstoppable force but one that requires awareness.
This lunation may push us to cut ties with people, habits, or situations that no longer align with our passion or direction.
It can awaken an inner activist, urging us to stand up for who we are.
So ask yourself:
What am I ready to leave behind?
Where have I outgrown my current identity?
What does my authentic self truly want to express now?
The Nature of Aries Energy
Aries is ruled by Mars, raw, pure fire. It is instinctive, impulsive, action oriented, passionate, and honest, often without filters.
As the first sign of the zodiac, Aries represents:
Beginnings
Life force
The process of individualisation
In the body, Aries governs the head, blood circulation, and adrenal system, influencing how we respond to stress.
However, this energy can also manifest as:
Impulsiveness
Frustration and anger
Risk of burnout or physical strain
Small sparks can quickly become large fires.
This is why grounding is essential.
Can you pause before reacting?
Can you stay centered even when emotions rise quickly?
Breath awareness, movement and conscious action are key during this time.
Mars Conjunct Neptune, Saturn, and Mercury
This complex alignment suggests:
Potential sacrifices for greater autonomy
Escalation of conflicts, tensions, danger
Restrictions, pressure, or internal battles
False direction
We may feel called to speak out, protest, or defend our truth, whether in society or in personal relationships.
With Chiron and Eris also involved, this New Moon invites us to confront deeper wounds:
Not being able to stand up for your self
Grief
Rejection
The fundamental question of our right to exist and belong
So reflect:
What wounds am I being asked to acknowledge?
Where do I still feel unseen, unheard, or invalidated?
On the positive side, this is also a powerful time to launch creative projects, especially those aligned with your core essence and built on solid foundations.
However, energy may fluctuate:
One day clarity and vision
The next day fog and loss of motivation
Trust the process.
Physical and Emotional Awareness
On a personal level, be mindful of:
Physical injuries or accidents
Inflammation in the body
Anxiety or unprocessed anger
Practices like exercise, walking, and conscious breathing will be especially important over the next 2–3 weeks.
Pluto and Juno in Aquarius
A conjunction in early Aries forms a sextile to Pluto and Juno in Aquarius (around 5°).
This signals a powerful phase of transformation in relationships.
Pluto, ruler of the underworld, seeks deep transformation, sometimes endings
Juno relates to commitment, marriage, and soul contracts
Together, they may:
Reshape relationships entirely,
Break bonds built on imbalance, jealousy, or trauma
Elevate connections to a higher level of alignment or create alliance
In Aquarius, this energy pushes relationships toward:
Freedom
Equality
Authentic connection
If you have placements around 5° Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio, this may be especially significant for you.
So ask:
Is this relationship evolving or has it reached its limit?
Is it based on truth, or on past wounds?
Closing Reflection
This New Moon begins a cycle that asks us:
What is blocking me from stepping into my core power?
What must I release to begin a new chapter?
Am I ready to act on what I came here to be?
This is not just a beginning, it is a rebirth through fire.
On more global level this can be a very volatile time especially with the conflicts around the world, so lets pray for the peace and respect our boundaries.
Stay Safe, Take Care and Love the One you Are
Tom Soltron Czartoryski
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Below one of my very old track from Theatre Festival in Tychy (Poland)
Is in polish but the words says;
be in yourself here and now, flow with the current like a river, be the light that illuminates the night and the wind that gives strength to the sails
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