New Moon in Aquarius: Innovation or Rebellion?
January 29, 2025 12:35 PM UT 9° Aquarius
Allow me to picture and paint for you some of the astrological threads of the New Moon in Aquarius on January 29th, maybe we can even begin to weave some together by sharing and breathing life into them.
New Moons offer an opportunity to reset and reimagine, a fresh slate and new beginning. Aquarius, the starry water-bearer, symbolises the flow of knowledge and ideas, pouring wisdom and insight into the collective consciousness. Picture in your imagination the air flowing and moving between the open space of its astrological glyph which looks like two wavy lines, moving together but not touching, never meeting. Two ideas, two things that may be true at once, perhaps?
Aquarius: The Visionary Rebel
Aquarius may often be seen as the zodiac’s revolutionary, offering a progressive, humanitarian spirit, concerned with humanity and the collective. It blends the air element, fixed modality, and yang (or masculine and outgoing) polarity creating an impressive and unique blend of intellectual stability and forward-thinking dynamism. This makes this lunation an ideal time to innovate, expand your horizons, and detach from any confines of convention and your comfort zone.
Ruled by Saturn, the Lord of Time and Outer Boundaries, we can find things that are out of this world here, beyond the boundaries of what we think we know. Saturn can signify impermanence, decay, maturity, discipline and wisdom out of hardship or limitation. Saturn’s cycle is the longest of the planets which were seen by the ancients and tracked over thousands of years, taking 28 to 30 years to transit through the zodiac. This is why the Saturn return, when Saturn returns to the place it was when we were born, 28 to 30 years later, is so significant.
* Air Element: As an air sign, Aquarius operates through the realm of ideas, communication, and mental exploration. Its energy is curious, intellectual, and objective, seeking to understand and elevate the collective through fresh perspectives. Air signifies movement and connection, but in Aquarius, this becomes an organised flow of innovative thoughts aimed at creating lasting change.
* Fixed Modality: Fixed signs stabilise and sustain, and in Aquarius this is applied also to its vision and ideals. While it’s often known for rebellion, innovation, or simply being on the outside, Aquarius holds firmly to its convictions, often steadfast (fixed) in its commitment to creating a better future. Once an Aquarian idea takes root, it becomes a cornerstone for transformation.
* Yang Polarity: As a yang (or masculine, outgoing) sign, Aquarius is outward-facing, action-oriented, and focused on bringing ideas into the world. Its energy is about expression, discovery, the big picture, future focus and pushing boundaries, balancing its airy detachment with a proactive desire to create tangible change.
This combination gives Aquarius a unique identity as both a visionary dreamer and a doer. Under this New Moon, these qualities can inspire us to think boldly, explore new frontiers, and succeed in our pursuit of progress.
The Aquarius New Moon Cycle and Moon Family
Every New Moon signals the beginning of a new lunar cycle, offering a clean slate for new intentions and fresh starts. We are familiar with the feeling, as we experience one every month. The monthly cycle lasts about 28 days, from one New Moon to the next.
This New Moon is the starting point for several overlapping lunar cycles:
* 28-Day Lunar Cycle: In the next 28 days, the energy of this New Moon grows as the Moon waxes fuller, it will peak and clarity will be revealed with the Full Moon in Leo on 12 February, 2025. Use this time of waxing and growth to initiate, develop, and refine your ideas and intentions. The cycle culminates with the New Moon in Pisces on 28 February 2025.
* 6-Month Development Cycle: This 6 Month cycle peaks with the Full Moon in Aquarius on 9 August, 2025, bringing the intentions you set now to fruition.
* Moon Family Cycle: Outlined by Dietrich Pessin in Lunar Shadows III, this New Moon connects to an even longer cycle of lunations which may be meaningful if you have placements in your natal chart activated by this New Moon. This cycle extends over 28 months, progressing through four key lunar phases at roughly nine-month intervals, offering a much broader arc of development.
These interconnected lunations emphasise themes of planning, stability and maturing growth over 28 months. We can track these cycles to see and work with the evolution of our goals over time, showing how each phase builds upon the last. It is ideal for bigger projects and longer-term goals in our lives if you wish to work with the Moon.
Working with the Moon Family cycle means setting intentions now or initiating a fresh start, knowing that it will unfold in stages over the next two years. This longer timeline allows you ...