Astrology by Lisa Stardust 

The Aries New Moon occurs March 21 at 10:23 AM PT and 1:23 PM ET, the day after the onset of the astrological new year, Aries season, and the spring equinox. Therefore, it's a magically potent time and serves to emotionally detox our lives. A solar eclipse in Aries occurs on April 20, making this the first of two Aries New Moons of the month. 

The New Moon in Aries connects with Mercury, adding a quicksilver, excitable, and energetic vibe to the lunation. The planetary ruler of the AriesnSun and Moon is Mars, who’s currently ending its stint in Gemini. Mars in Gemini forms a conjunction with the fixed star Polaris, which brings “sorrow in love,” while the Sun and Moon align with Kirb, who is a “jilted lover seeking revenge.” Power struggles and irritations will come to a head, creating conflict with others and taking a toll on how we feel about ourselves.

With Mercury and Mars in mutual reception (two planets are in mutual reception when they are transiting the other's ruling sign ie: Mercury is in Aries and Mars is in Gemini, Mars rules Aries and Mercury rules Gemini), they are strengthening each other and giving power to their respective planets. This means that words can be intense, hard to hear, and hurtful — the same can be said for the truth. Aries is an impulsive sign, who doesn’t think before speaking — so expect communication to be cutting and wounding due to the fact that passions are high. After all, Aries is a warrior who fights to win. 

We are releasing pent-up annoyances. Although it’ll be hard, we should use this time to understand the power and impact of our actions and words before we speak. Take a moment to cool down and express heartfelt sentiments with compassion and love — not anger. 

WHAT TO MANIFEST DURING THE NEW MOON

The New Moon will take a toll on how we feel about ourselves. Therefore, it’s essential to manifest self-love at this time. Write a love letter to yourself stating all of your amazing attributes. Read it aloud while looking in the mirror. Then, take a gold, pink, or red (these are good colors for building confidence) candle, put it in a bowl half filled with water, place the letter under the bowl, and light the candle while speaking out intentions. 

NEW MOON MANTRA, BASED ON YOUR ZODIAC SIGN

ARIES

Take your power back and contribute to the causes you are truly passionate about in order to accomplish the mission of humanitarianism.

TAURUS 

Use this lunation as a time to bring your confidence back and to take care of situations that have been on the back burner. 

GEMINI 

Achievements are tangible over time which requires careful patience — a force of nature that no one can mess with.

CANCER 

You have to take responsibility and hold it down for yourself and others by taking on a leadership role.

LEO

You’re going through an evolution where you’re getting a deeper understanding of your own self, making it a time of spiritual awakenings.

VIRGO 

There’s a charitable and honorable approach to your financial wisdom flowing through your current situation.

LIBRA

The moment has come for you to define what you want from all of your relationships and to take note of how much you can actually give to others.

SCORPIO 

Hold your horses and hold the intention of developing yourself wisely, this will prove to be healing. 

SAGITTARIUS 

Gratitude is the attitude that brings incredible gifts your way to enjoy the generous rewards that are coming.

CAPRICORN 

You have to push forward through the changes which might feel difficult, but you have all the tools at your fingertips to succeed.

AQUARIUS 

Holding back your emotions solves nothing at this moment, try to. Be honest and let others know how you feel.

PISCES 

Start a savings plan to get in touch with your luxurious side and embrace your fabulousness.