Aries New Moon

The Aries New Moon conjunct Chiron, the healing centaur, brings the need to put oneself first to heal, despite potential risks. Mercury in outspoken Aries sits near the Sun/Moon conjunction, pinpointing a moment when something must be said.

With this Mercury placement, we’re more self-focused, realizing the importance of tuning out external discomforts. For some — sensing the Chiron-in-Aries healing style to express something of personal importance — it’ll be vital to share thoughts and make one’s voice heard.

Such earnest inner battling can seem justified when a good result is achieved. Yet, this lunation includes a warning, with Mars located at 19°31′ Aquarius conjunct Saturn, about how expressions of frustration or anger merit careful thought and preparation, like molding words in poetry. Perhaps what starts as an attempt to “say something” on a matter we might have kept quiet about, whips up a frenzy of feeling wanting to be expressed. Then suddenly, words take flight in a more fiery way than intended! Fire can get something off the ground, but an unregulated energy source could backfire.

Culturally, this theme plays out in the movie The Hate U Give, where the hero, Starr, speaks out about racial justice, to which her actions have both detrimental and beneficial effects — yet her desire to stop people hurting one another speaks with a power that breaks through conflict.

The tarot’s Wheel of Fortune, is associated with fortunes suddenly changing. Through a moment of divine expression and will, our future hangs in the balance — as we contemplate decisions and actions, perhaps the best we can do is hold to our truth, while considering potential impact on others.

This article is from the Mountain Astrologer written by Diana McMahon Collis