New Moon in Aquarius Forecast

On Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, at 4:35 AM PT, the New Moon in Aquarius marks the 1st new moon of the year and wants each of us to initiate forward thinking ideas, and future-forward envisioning to occur.

I see this new moon also as an energetic antidote to combat existential somberness, lack of meaning (from Saturn & Neptune in Pisces). Mars retrograding in Cancer also has us feeling stagnant and lingering our emotional investment to dwelling in the past.

This New Moon gives us the shakeup we need to wake up from this existential slumber - but only if we choose to invite this new beginning in.

This new moon also happens to also fall on the same day as the lunar new year of the Wood Snake.

The Snake doesn’t care if you’re ready. It doesn’t announce itself. It moves in silence, its power felt in the spaces between moments. It doesn’t seek approval: it just is. This year, you’re being asked to slither into a version of yourself that’s leaner, sharper, unburdened.

What have you outgrown? The role you play at work? The carefully curated version of yourself you show to the world? The relationship you’ve stayed in because leaving feels too messy? The Snake doesn’t concern itself with the messiness of letting go. It knows that survival and evolution require shedding what constricts.

Earlier in the month, on January 20th and 21st, the Sun aligned with Pluto at 1° Aquarius for the first time in over two centuries. The last time Pluto was in Aquarius, revolutions reshaped the world: the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. The Sun-Pluto conjunction now offers us an invitation to reclaim personal and collective power. Where does 1° Aquarius fall in your birth chart? That area of life holds the key to this new era of empowerment, urging you to envision a future where you live with greater agency and authenticity.

Aquarian energy is also about the objective truth. It asks you to rip apart the rules you’ve been living by and question who wrote them in the first place. Jupiter retrograde nudges you to look inward, to rediscover truths you’ve buried under layers of expectations, routines, and fears.

Transformation through the archetypal energy of the snake may feel itchy. Raw. It can be the slow, painful crawl through the dirt. But when you come out the other side, you’re unrecognizable in the best way.

Shed the skin, make the cut, and move forward without apology. No one else is coming to save you except for yourself. This is your year to claim yourself, to walk the path that scares you, to step into the unknown with the strength of someone who’s already survived worse.

The Snake in you wants to shed.

Mercury and Pluto in Aquarius trine Black Moon Lilith in Libra, which brings depth, originality, and power to your thoughts and conversations this week. Words take on an almost magnetic weight, pulling out emotions and truths that may have lingered beneath the surface.

Lilith’s energy stirs the parts of you that have been silenced, daring you to speak what feels most real. The trine offers you a moment to reclaim your narrative, to decide what parts of your story you’re ready to finally own this year moving forward.

Venus in Pisces will also oppose South Node in Virgo, reminding you that letting go is also a form of love.

Venus wants to ask you: What if the dream you long for requires you to step out of the structures you’ve built? Releasing the heavy, not because it’s bad, but because it no longer fits, is also an act of love. Love for what was, and for what’s waiting.

Venus will also form a trine to Mars in Cancer and a sextile to Uranus in Taurus, weaving a story of emotional bravery and radical change. Uranus adds a spark of innovation, reminding you that the most authentic shifts often begin in unexpected ways, pathways, ideas. Mars roots you in what matters most, while Uranus encourages you to take a chance, to believe that the unknown might just hold the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for. Together, they create an energy of quiet transformation.

New Moon in Aquarius 🌑 9° Insight & Symbolism

9° Aquarius

As a lightning bolt pierces the sky, an eagle dives down upon a snake hidden in the grass.

- The Zodiac By Degrees by Martin Goldsmith

The eagle, a creature of vision and precision, represents the part of you that sees sharply, that acts decisively. It is your higher self, unyielding in its determination to confront what’s hidden.

And the snake is the lie you’ve been telling yourself, the thing you’ve been avoiding, the fear that’s wrapped itself around your roots. Under this New Moon, you’re called to see where exactly you’re at in your life for what it is.

Aquarius wants the objective truth and doesn’t spare our feelings to protect the ego, even if it feels disruptive or wild. But this is a truth that liberates. When the eagle strikes, it’s not out of malice. It’s survival, transformation, the promise of a new beginning.

This lunation asks you: What’s been hiding in your life, slithering just out of sight? What have you been pretending not to see? The lightning of Aquarius won’t let you avoid it anymore, but it also reminds you of your power. You are both the seer and the doer. You have the courage to face the snake, to name it, and to free yourself from its hold.

This first new moon of 2025 is the moment you’ve been waiting for. The chance to see clearly and act decisively. The lightning doesn’t come often. Don’t look away. 🌑⚡🦅

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New Moon in Aquarius Shifts Each of the 12 Rising Signs

Aries Rising

11th House: Friendships, groups, and long-term goals

Aquarius teaches that individuality shines brightest when paired with authenticity instead of conformity. You may find yourself shedding roles you’ve outgrown within groups or organizations. Perhaps you’ve been the leader, the doer, or the peacekeeper and it’s not supportive for your next chapter. Maybe you’ve outgrown a project you were once passionate about or a collaboration that now feels stagnant. This lunation is reminding you that seeing clearly is the first step to transforming what’s been holding you back.

As Venus in Pisces opposes the South Node in Virgo, you might feel a tug between the safety of old routines and the pull of something radically new. The trine between Venus and Mars in Cancer encourages emotional bravery: have the hard conversation, set the boundary, or let go of the fear that’s kept you from moving forward.

With Mercury and Pluto trining Black Moon Lilith, you may feel a surge of courage to speak your truth, even if it shakes up your relationships or challenges the status quo. Lean into this raw, transformative energy: it’s here to help you reclaim the narrative of who you’re becoming.

🔍 Focus:

Nurturing authentic connections amplifies your capacity to bring your vision to life.

🫶🏼 Tip:

This New Moon invites you to reflect on your role within the collective. Are your dreams aligned with the people you surround yourself with? Focus on how your unique individuality adds value to the greater whole.

✍🏼 Journal Prompt:

Who in my circle truly inspires me to grow? How can I align my future aspirations with the people and causes that matter most?

Taurus Rising

10th House: Career, public image, and ambitions

This New Moon is asking you to get crystal clear about your place in the world and the legacy you’re building. It’s a powerful time to reassess how you show up professionally and whether your current path aligns with who you’re becoming. The snake energy also invites you to shed what feels too tight, too rigid, or outdated in your career. Perhaps it’s an outdated professional expectation you’ve placed on yourself or a truth about a project, boss, or work environment you’ve been trying to make fit.

With Venus in Pisces trining Mars in Cancer and sextiling Uranus in your sign, this New Moon is ripe with opportunities for creative problem-solving and fresh perspectives. If you’ve felt stuck or uninspired, now’s the time to dream about innovative ways to align your career with your values.

The opposition between Venus and the South Node brings up questions about routines and habits that might feel comforting but are holding you back. Are you clinging to an old structure or work rhythm because it’s familiar? What if you allowed yourself to approach your career with a sense of curiosity and experimentation, letting go of the perfectionism or rigidity that’s been weighing you down?

🔍 Focus:

Allowing yourself to dream bigger transforms your career into a true reflection of your values.

🫶🏼 Tip:

It’s time to reset your professional goals and think outside the box. What’s one bold step you can take that reflects your authentic self and moves your career forward?

✍🏼 Journal Prompt:

What kind of environments help you thrive? What kind of work relationships feel supportive?

Gemini Rising

9th House: Higher education, travel, and philosophy

This lunation wants you to look at the beliefs you’ve outgrown, the truths you’ve outlived, and the stories you’re still carrying that no longer feel like home.

Ask yourself: What rules have you been following that aren’t yours? Maybe it’s a worldview shaped by someone else’s expectations. A dream you’re chasing because it seemed sensible but isn’t really yours. What do you believe in? What truth lights you up, not because someone handed it to you, but because you found it yourself?

The lunar new year snake’s wisdom wants you to shed layer by layer, thought by thought. You don’t have to know the whole answer yet: you just need to know what feels true today. The path ahead may not be clear, but that doesn’t mean you’re lost. It means you’re about to create something new.

Sometimes, the hardest part of stepping into a new truth is leaving the old one behind. With Venus in Pisces highlighting your 10th house of ambition and Mars in Cancer grounding you in your worth, this lunation is asking you to trust in the value of what you’re building. Your dreams don’t have to look like anyone else’s. The tension between Venus and the South Node reminds you that it’s okay to let go of the paths that once felt secure but now feel stifling.

🔍 Focus:

Embracing curiosity and unconventional perspectives expands your personal journey.

🫶🏼 Tip:

This New Moon is a call to expand your horizons, whether through study, travel, or spiritual exploration. Trust that your unconventional ideas are worth pursuing: they hold the seeds of personal growth.

✍🏼 Journal Prompt:

What am I curious about but afraid to explore? How can I embrace this path with confidence and openness?

Cancer Rising

8th House: Shared resources, transformation, and deep bonds

Aquarius energy is objective, clear, even detached: something that might feel at odds with your natural emotional depth. But this is exactly what makes this lunation so potent for you. It’s asking you to step back from the stories you’ve attached to your pain, your relationships, your past. What if you could look at it all without judgment?

And with the Lunar New Year Snake, you’re invited to shed any form of fear, shame, and past ways of overexerting control that is stifling you from truly moving forward into a new chapter this year. There’s also a practical invitation here. With Venus in Pisces activating your 9th house, you’re being asked to expand your perspective.

What beliefs or teachings have been guiding your life? Are they helping you grow, or are they keeping you stuck? Venus’s trine to Mars in your sign gives you the courage to take action, to protect what matters most to you while also opening yourself up to new possibilities. This energy ultimately reminds you that real transformation happens when you feel safe enough to let go.

The tension between Venus and the South Node in Virgo might stir up old insecurities around whether you’re doing enough, whether you’ve said the right thing, whether you’ve checked all the boxes.

🔍 Focus:

Releasing old fears around intimacy invites transformative growth.

🫶🏼 Tip:

Lean into the discomfort of vulnerability. This New Moon encourages you to redefine how you share yourself with others, whether emotionally, financially, or energetically.

✍🏼 Journal Prompt:

What am I afraid to share with others? How can I build trust and deeper connection in these areas?

Leo Rising

7th House: Partnerships, relationships, and collaborations

This New Moon in Aquarius is a reset button for your relationships, highlighting your 7th house of partnerships, connection, and the intricate dance of “me” versus “we.” This lunation asks you to reflect on balance: where you give too much, where you take too much, and whether your partnerships reflect who you are now or who you used to be. Relationships, after all, are mirrors. Under this New Moon, you’re being asked to look into them and ask: What do I see? Is it true? Is it honest?

Aquarius energy feels crisp, clear, and slightly removed: a useful perspective for looking at things objectively. Imagine stepping back from your relationships, like observing a piece of art. What patterns stand out? What’s harmonious? What feels like it could use adjustment? You’re not here to assign blame but to see clearly. Sometimes clarity alone brings transformation.

What parts of your relational habits or patterns feel too tight, like they no longer fit who you’ve become? It might be an old role you’ve been playing: a peacekeeper, a fixer, the one who always gives, or the one who always holds back. It’s time to let those go. You might feel a pull to open up, to share something deeper, or to examine where you’ve been holding back out of fear. At the same time, Venus’s opposition to the South Node in Virgo may stir up insecurities: old fears of not being enough or worries about whether you’re too much for others to handle. Let those feelings rise without judgment; they’re only here to remind you what it’s time to leave behind.

🔍 Focus:

Honoring your unique voice within relationships strengthens true intimacy.

🫶🏼 Tip:

Relationships come into focus under this New Moon. Are you showing up as your true self, or are you dimming your light to maintain harmony? Find a balance between individuality and connection.

✍🏼 Journal Prompt:

Where am I sacrificing my authenticity in relationships? How can I create space for both connection and individuality?

Virgo Rising

6th House: Health, daily routines, and work environment

This New Moon in Aquarius lands in your 6th house of work, routines, and daily life. It’s the house where the mundane becomes meaningful, where the little things you do every day ripple out to shape your bigger life. Under this lunation, you’re being asked to look at the structures that hold your life together and ask: Are they truly supporting the person you want to be?

The 6th house doesn’t always feel glamorous: it’s about habits, health, responsibilities, and service. But this New Moon in Aquarius carries the spark of reinvention. It’s here to shake things up, to help you step back and see the patterns you’ve fallen into. Think about the small ways your life has felt constrictive lately: workloads that no longer feel sustainable, habits that don’t align with your values, or even relationships that demand more from you than you can give. The Snake doesn’t discard its skin out of frustration; it does so because it must. You’re being invited to do the same. What can you let go of to make space for something that truly fits?

Aquarius brings an air of clarity and objectivity to this process. This lunation offers a moment of sharp awareness: a chance to see what’s been buried under autopilot habits and decide what needs to change. Mars in Cancer trining Venus offers a gentle yet firm nudge to take action. Where can you ask for help? Delegate a task? Set a boundary?

🔍 Focus:

Adopting innovative habits reenergizes your daily life and supports long-term well-being.

🫶🏼 Tip:

Shake up your routines. This New Moon is an opportunity to infuse fresh energy into your daily life. Consider how your habits reflect (or stifle) your vision for the future.

✍🏼 Journal Prompt:

Which daily habits feel stagnant or uninspired? What small but bold changes can I make to create more alignment and vitality?

Libra Rising

5th House: Creativity, romance, and children

The New Moon in Aquarius lights up your 5th house of creativity, self-expression, joy, and romance. This is the house where you shine as your most authentic self, where you embrace what makes you unique, and where you let the world see your heart in action.

Maybe you’ve been keeping your true passions on the back burner, too busy with responsibilities to make time for joy. Maybe you’ve dimmed your light in relationships or played small in creative pursuits because it felt safer that way. This Lunar New Year Snake reminds you that growth often requires letting go of the version of yourself that plays it safe. What would it look like to step into your fullest self, unapologetically?

With also Venus in Pisces activating your 6th house of daily life and routines, there’s an invitation to blend creativity with practicality. How can you infuse more beauty and play into your everyday life? Are there small rituals or practices that could make space for joy, even amidst the busyness? At the same time, Venus opposing the South Node in Virgo reminds you to release perfectionism. You don’t have to be perfect to be worthy of expressing yourself. The act of creating, loving, or enjoying is enough.

🔍 Focus:

Giving yourself permission to experiment creatively unlocks new forms of self-expression.

🫶🏼 Tip:

Let yourself play with unconventional forms of self-expression. This New Moon encourages you to create for the sake of joy, not approval.

✍🏼 Journal Prompt:

What would I create if I weren’t worried about how it would be received? How can I bring more playfulness into my life?

Scorpio Rising

4th House: Home, family, and personal foundations

This New Moon in Aquarius stirs your 4th house: the roots of your life, the foundation that holds you, and the quiet, unseen parts of yourself. It’s a deeply personal energy, one that asks you to take an honest look at your sense of home, both within and around you. Is it a space where you feel grounded, supported, and free to just be? Or are there pieces of your foundation that feel outdated, restrictive, or no longer aligned with who you’re becoming?

This lunation brings a quiet but potent opportunity to shift something fundamental. The 4th house is where patterns are born: family stories, inherited beliefs, and emotional rhythms you’ve carried for years. And while some of those patterns may feel comforting, others may now feel like they’ve run their course. The energy of Aquarius helps you step back, take stock, and see things with clarity.

Let go of emotional baggage that’s too heavy to carry forward. Release expectations of what “home” or “family” should look like. What would it feel like to build a foundation that feels lighter, more authentic, and fully yours?

There’s also a creative and inspiring energy woven into this lunation, thanks to Venus in Pisces highlighting your 5th house of joy and self-expression. Venus invites you to dream: What if your sense of home wasn’t just functional but also a space of beauty, play, and creativity? This might look like reimagining your living space to better reflect your soul, carving out time for what lights you up, or even redefining who you let into your closest inner circle.

🔍 Focus:

Creating a nurturing foundation empowers you to grow authentically.

🫶🏼 Tip:

Redefine what “home” means to you. This New Moon invites you to imagine a space, physical or emotional, that supports your evolving self.

✍🏼 Journal Prompt:

What kind of environment makes me feel safe and supported? How can I cultivate that in my life right now?

Sagittarius Rising

3rd House: Communication, local community, and siblings

The energy of Aquarius in your 3rd house sparks a craving for fresh perspectives. This is the house of curiosity and exploration, and Aquarius adds a layer of innovation and rebellion. Under this New Moon, it’s a perfect time to shake up your usual routines, reframe the way you approach challenges, and question the stories that run on autopilot in your mind. Is there a mental habit you’ve outgrown: a belief, a fear, or even a way of communicating that no longer serves you?

There’s also a practical element to this lunation. The 3rd house governs your daily flow: the conversations, tasks, and interactions that fill your time. Take a moment to notice what’s feeling stale or repetitive. Aquarius asks: What if you approached your day-to-day with more freedom and creativity? It might be as simple as trying a new way to organize your time or as bold as finally starting that blog, podcast, or passion project you’ve been dreaming of.

What old thought patterns or habits are you ready to release? Maybe it’s self-doubt that holds you back from sharing your ideas. Maybe it’s the tendency to rush past your thoughts without fully exploring them. If certain mental or communication patterns feel tangled in old fears or vulnerabilities, this New Moon offers you the courage to untangle them. It’s a chance to step into a clearer, more confident way of expressing yourself.

🔍 Focus:

Expressing your unique perspective sparks meaningful connections and fresh opportunities.

🫶🏼 Tip:

Your words carry extra power under this New Moon. Use this energy to share your ideas in innovative ways, whether through writing, speaking, or teaching.

✍🏼 Journal Prompt:

What message or idea have I been holding back? How can I share it with more authenticity and confidence?

Capricorn Rising

2nd House: Personal finances, values, and possessions

The New Moon in Aquarius highlights your 2nd house of values, self-worth, money, and resources. This is the house that governs not only how you earn and manage what you have but also how deeply you trust in your own value. This New Moon invites you to take a fresh look at how you define security. Are your resources, whether they’re financial, energetic, or emotional, being used in ways that truly align with who you are now? Aquarius energy asks you to think beyond tradition, beyond what feels safe, and into the realm of what’s innovative and liberating.

With Venus in Pisces activating your 3rd house of communication, this New Moon encourages a softer, more creative approach to the way you think and speak about your resources. How are you talking to yourself about your worth? Are you narrating your life in a way that feels supportive and empowering, or are you still stuck in old patterns of scarcity or self-doubt? Venus asks you to rewrite the script with more compassion and vision.

Venus’s opposition to the South Node in Virgo may lead you to revisiting old beliefs about what it means to be “successful” or “secure.” Take some time to reflect on what feels worth keeping and what needs to be released.

🔍 Focus:

Aligning your resources with your core values strengthens your confidence and stability.

🫶🏼 Tip:

This New Moon is a chance to reimagine your relationship with money and resources. Focus on how your unique talents can support your sense of security and self-worth.

✍🏼 Journal Prompt:

What do I truly value, and how can I align my resources to reflect that? Where am I undervaluing my unique skills?

Aquarius Rising

1st House: Self, identity, and personal beginnings

This New Moon is a total reset for your 1st house of identity, self-expression, and how you move through the world. Think of this as a cosmic invitation to check in with yourself: Who are you now, and who are you becoming? What parts of yourself feel true, and what parts feel like they belong to an old version of you that it’s time to let go of?

Aquarius energy is about authenticity, but it’s also about innovation. This is your moment to break free from old definitions of who you thought you had to be. Have you been holding onto an identity because it’s familiar or because it’s what others expect of you? This New Moon says: Let that go. Let yourself evolve.

With Venus in Pisces moving through your 2nd house of values and self-worth, this New Moon is also about grounding this transformation in your relationship with yourself. Venus invites you to reflect on what truly matters to you now: what feels valuable, worthy, and aligned. Venus’s opposition to the South Node in Virgo may stir up old stories about your worth or whether you’re "enough." Let those stories rise, acknowledge them, and let them go. They’re not part of the new you.

Mars in Cancer in your 6th house of routines and habits adds a practical layer to this transformation. While the energy of the New Moon may feel big and visionary, Mars reminds you that small, deliberate actions can ground your growth. What habits support your well-being? What daily practices can anchor this new sense of self? Whether it’s creating a morning ritual, setting boundaries, or prioritizing self-care, Mars urges you to take action in ways that nurture your evolution.

🔍 Focus:

Embodying your authentic self inspires others to do the same.

🫶🏼 Tip:

Step into the spotlight. This New Moon is your personal reset: an opportunity to refine how you present yourself to the world. Own your individuality unapologetically.

✍🏼 Journal Prompt:

Who am I becoming, and how can I express that more clearly to the world? What makes me feel most alive and aligned?

Pisces Rising

12th House: Spirituality, solitude, and subconscious patterns

The New Moon in Aquarius calls your attention to the quiet, unseen corners of your 12th house: the realm of rest, reflection, and your inner world. The 12th house isn’t always an easy place to sit with, but it holds the power of profound transformation when you allow yourself to lean into it. Under this lunation, your soul may be craving solitude, a break from the endless demands of the outer world, to process, heal, and let go.

Aquarius energy brings a breath of fresh air to this reflective space. It asks you to look at your inner world with clarity and curiosity, not judgment. Are there outdated beliefs or emotional habits that no longer align with who you are becoming? If you’ve been feeling disconnected or drained, this New Moon is here to guide you back to yourself. Take time to journal, meditate, or simply sit with your thoughts. Aquarius brings innovation, so don’t be afraid to explore new tools or practices for self-reflection.

With Venus in your sign, your 1st house, there’s also a reminder to nurture yourself as you navigate this quiet transformation. Venus asks you to embrace gentleness, not just in how you care for yourself physically but in how you think about and speak to yourself. This is a time to let self-compassion lead the way. The opposition to the South Node in Virgo may bring up moments of self-criticism or old patterns of perfectionism, but Venus reminds you that healing doesn’t come from striving: it comes from allowing.

Mars in Cancer, activating your 5th house of joy and creativity, adds a softer, more playful element to this New Moon. While much of this lunation’s energy may feel inward and introspective, Mars offers a gentle nudge to find lightness where you can. What small, creative acts could bring you joy during this reflective time? Whether it’s painting, dancing, or simply spending time in nature, Mars reminds you that healing isn’t all heavy work: it can also be found in moments of simple pleasure.

🔍 Focus:

Tapping into your inner wisdom unlocks clarity and inspiration for your next chapter.

🫶🏼 Tip:

Use this New Moon to reconnect with your inner world. Carve out time for reflection, meditation, or dreamwork to access the insights waiting beneath the surface.

✍🏼 Journal Prompt:

What whispers from my subconscious am I ready to hear? How can I honor the quiet spaces within me to gain deeper understanding?