Wendy Cicchetti

Aquarius New Moon

The New Moon in Aquarius connects us with a sense of fairness, especially at the individual level. We tend to want the same deal for everyone, no matter what their starting point. This can seem entirely reasonable, yet life is not always fair, and we may have to work very hard to get anywhere near the equitable arrangement sought.

This is not to say that any such option is impossible, or that the effort would not be ultimately worthwhile. However, there are occasions when it makes sense to acknowledge that the balance is tipped against us, and consider if there is not some more suitable way forward.

Such an indication comes through the Moon’s square to Uranus, which seems to be pointing towards the path less traveled. In other words, any kind of sensible or typically “obvious” solution could be far from our sights — and we will do better to see things through an alternative lens and consider saying yes to novel options.

This can simply come down to doing the exact opposite of what our usual instincts want to tell us! It may seem utterly counterintuitive, and yet could deliver a better result, because with Uranus involved we can seldom predict the outcome. This may be partly due to treading new territory, or being involved in an innovative scheme where there truly is no precedent. It might require a leap of faith, but one that delivers something solid, given Uranus is located in Taurus.

Uranus is extra-pronounced here because it happens to disposit the New Moon, as well as squaring both the Sun and Moon. But it does not do so alone. Saturn is its dispositing sidekick and sits in a friendly stance towards bountiful Jupiter, by sextile. Through Saturn, we appear to have a more straightforward opportunity for progress, or at least one that feels familiar and follows some logical rules.

Saturn is the planetary master when it comes to boundary-setting. And although, being situated in Pisces, it has the potential to be a bit more bendy than usual, it can also work hard to shore up resources and help us hold onto something stable. This might not be huge, but it could nonetheless present enough value or surety to seem like a good bet.

Saturn in Pisces conjures images such as walking along a seashore, spotting the perfect pebble or shell, and possibly even feeling it is reasonable to keep a few to use in special ways. Whether this is a real event or a metaphor, there is value in examining a plethora of options within a setting where definition is hard to determine. We need to make choices while seeking simplicity and clarity, yet ensuring we don’t take or hold onto too much.

It is likely that Saturn requires hard work from us, alongside a degree of restraint. It could help if we’re operating from a compassionate, or at least generous, angle: for instance, decluttering our possessions at home, whilst knowing we can donate those items so that others can benefit. This type of focus can also make it easier to dispel any guilt based on having made purchases that now seem like mistakes.

Despite the blurring of lines that might be attributed to Saturn in Pisces, this is a zodiac sign also associated with polarities. We can see this in Piscean symbolism, where the two fish swim in opposite directions. Rather like with yin and yang, we witness a kind of paradox. In accumulating too much, we may imagine we are foolish, disorganized, or greedy. But being able to share the excess freely with others, we manage to make sensible choices, create greater order, and exhibit magnanimity. There will likely be other, similar opportunities to turn things around.

This article is from the Mountain Astrologer by Diana McMahon Collis