🌑 New Moon 2026
New Moon in Aries
A massive Aries alignment demands courageous action — the universe is done waiting for you to play it safe.
What This New Moon Brings
There is nothing subtle about this New Moon. At 27°28' Aries, the lunation arrives alongside a massive alignment that includes Saturn and Neptune — two heavyweight planets that have recently ingressed into the Ram's territory. This is Aries energy on a civilizational scale: raw, pioneering, and utterly unwilling to wait for permission.
Saturn's presence in this alignment gives the Aries fire something it often lacks — structure. Neptune adds vision. Together with the New Moon, you have the rare combination of courage, discipline, and imagination all igniting at once. This isn't reckless impulsivity dressed up as bravery; it's the kind of bold action that has a plan, a purpose, and a dream worth chasing. If there's something you've been too afraid to start, April 17 is the cosmic starting pistol.
The sheer concentration of energy in Aries makes this a defining moment for anyone with planets or angles in cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn). But every sign will feel the ignition. New Moon intentions set now carry the force of a rocket launch — choose your direction carefully, because the momentum will be real and the course corrections will come later. Point yourself at something that matters and light the fuse.
Astrological Analysis
During this new Moon, multiple planets line up in Aries- in this order- Neptune, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Chiron, Moon and Sun! This is
a massive alignment in the sign of new beginnings!
The Universe is ushering us to take a BRAND New direction in some area of our life! (Check what house Aries activates for you), but
no matter- we will all feel this strong impulse to renew ourselves- energy levels, drive and ambition will rise, coupled with discipline
and follow through (Saturn) but the trigger might be quite forceful- like a kick in the butt (thanks to the no-nonsense Saturn-Mars
conjunction). We can feel restless, more belligerent and angry, frustrations, provocation or competitiveness can be the engine which
pushes us to change and initiate something new!
These are serious new beginnings, which give a chance to create something unique and express ourselves more authentically. The
ultimate goal of Aries is independence so the events shaping now, will eventually lead to more self- reliance and self- autonomy.
On the collective level- war-like and competitive events likely- strong leaders declaring themselves by force.
How It Affects Your Sign
Select your Sun, Moon, or Rising sign for a personalized reading.
Aries
This New Moon is a cosmic rebirth — happening in your 1st house of identity with Saturn and Neptune backing you up. You have permission to reinvent yourself entirely. Set intentions around who you want to become, not just what you want to do. Start the business. Change the look. Claim the title. Saturn ensures your bold move has staying power, and Neptune ensures it's aligned with your highest vision.
Taurus
Your 12th house of the subconscious is on fire — paradoxically. All this Aries energy is activating your most private, hidden sector. Buried courage is surfacing. Set intentions around confronting fears, beginning therapy or spiritual work, or taking brave action behind the scenes. The most powerful thing you can start right now is an inner revolution.
Gemini
The 11th house of community and future vision is electrified. A new group, movement, or friendship that aligns with your most audacious hopes is waiting to be found — or founded. Set intentions around the community you want to belong to and the future you want to help build. Social courage — saying the thing nobody else will — is your superpower under this transit.
Cancer
Your 10th house of career and public life receives this concentrated Aries fire. The universe is practically shoving you toward a leadership role. Set intentions around career authority, public visibility, and professional courage. This is the New Moon to go after the promotion, launch the venture, or claim the spotlight. Saturn makes sure you can actually hold the position once you get it.
Leo
The 9th house of expansion, travel, and beliefs is blazing. A new philosophical conviction, an adventurous journey, or an educational pursuit is calling with unusual urgency. Set intentions around expanding your horizons in ways that scare you slightly — that fear is the compass pointing toward growth. Teaching, publishing, and exploring unfamiliar territory are all cosmically endorsed.
Virgo
Your 8th house of transformation, shared resources, and deep intimacy gets the Aries treatment. This is intense — financial partnerships may require brave conversations, and emotional intimacy may demand a level of vulnerability that makes your analytical nature uncomfortable. Set intentions around the transformations you've been postponing. Sometimes the bravest thing is letting something die so something better can be born.
Libra
This massive Aries alignment lands directly opposite your sign, activating your 7th house of partnerships. Relationship dynamics are impossible to ignore right now. Set bold intentions around what you need from partnerships — and what you're no longer willing to tolerate. A new relationship could arrive with force, or an existing one could be radically renewed. Either way, courage in love is required.
Scorpio
The 6th house of daily life, health, and work receives courageous new energy. Set intentions around attacking a health goal with warrior-level commitment, overhauling your work habits, or starting a physically demanding practice. This New Moon favors starting a fitness regimen, beginning a challenging project at work, or volunteering for something that demands more than you think you have.
Sagittarius
Your 5th house of creativity, romance, and self-expression is on fire — and as a fellow fire sign, you feel this deeply. A bold creative project, a passionate new romance, or a dramatic act of authentic self-expression wants to be born. Set intentions around creating fearlessly, loving boldly, and playing with the joyful abandon of someone who has nothing to prove.
Capricorn
The 4th house of home and emotional foundations gets the Aries alignment. Brave changes at home are on the agenda — a move, a renovation, a difficult family conversation, or the decision to build entirely new foundations. Set intentions around what domestic courage looks like for you. Sometimes the bravest thing isn't climbing the mountain; it's coming home.
Aquarius
Your 3rd house of communication and ideas is supercharged. Set intentions around speaking up, pitching boldly, starting a podcast or publication, or having the conversation you've been avoiding. Saturn ensures your words carry authority, and Neptune adds visionary content. Your ideas can ignite movements right now — but only if you actually voice them.
Pisces
The 2nd house of income, values, and self-worth is activated by all this Aries fire. Set intentions around earning more boldly — asking for the raise, raising your rates, or monetizing a talent you've been giving away for free. This New Moon says your gifts have concrete value and it's time to stop undercharging. Financial courage is spiritual courage right now.
Intention Setting
New Moons are for planting seeds. Set intentions with these practices.
The First Step Ritual
Identify the one thing you've been most afraid to start. Write it on paper in red ink — Aries' color. Then literally take one physical step forward while holding the paper and declaring your intention aloud. The physical act of moving forward while speaking your goal activates Aries' kinetic energy. Place the paper somewhere you'll see it daily.
Warrior Breath Meditation
Aries rules the head and is associated with primal life force. Practice Breath of Fire (rapid, rhythmic breathing through the nose) for three minutes while visualizing your intention as a flame growing stronger with each exhale. End by placing your hands on your head and declaring: "I am brave enough for what I'm about to begin." Saturn and Neptune in Aries make this meditation unusually powerful.
Courage Inventory
Write a list of every brave thing you've ever done — every risk taken, every fear faced, every time you started over. Read it aloud. This isn't nostalgia; it's evidence. The Aries New Moon asks you to begin something bold, and your own history is proof that you can. Then, at the bottom of the list, write the next brave thing. That's your New Moon intention.
Cardinal Fire Candle Grid
Light four red or orange candles in a diamond pattern representing the cardinal directions. Sit in the center and face east — the direction of new beginnings and Aries' natural orientation. State your boldest intention to each direction, turning clockwise. The Aries alignment charges intentions spoken with conviction and directed with purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the April 2026 Aries New Moon so significant?
This New Moon at 27°28' Aries occurs alongside a rare concentration of planetary energy in the sign, including Saturn and Neptune — both of which have recently moved into Aries for the first time in decades. This convergence creates an extraordinary launchpad for new beginnings that are simultaneously courageous (Aries), structured (Saturn), and visionary (Neptune). It's one of the most action-oriented New Moons of the year.
What should I start during the Aries New Moon?
Anything that requires courage. Aries is the sign of initiation — it's the spark, the first step, the battle cry. Start the business, begin the fitness journey, have the brave conversation, launch the creative project, or make the move you've been talking about for years. Saturn's involvement means your bold beginning will have real staying power, not just a burst of enthusiasm that fades by next week.
How does Saturn in Aries affect this New Moon?
Saturn adds structure, discipline, and longevity to Aries' raw initiating energy. Normally, Aries starts things with blazing enthusiasm that can burn out quickly. With Saturn present, the fire is steady — more forge than wildfire. Intentions set now are likely to require hard work and patience, but they're also far more likely to produce lasting results. Think of it as controlled combustion.
Is this New Moon good for all zodiac signs?
Yes, though cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) will feel it most intensely since the alignment directly aspects their charts. Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) will find the energy most natural to work with. Every sign has an area of life ready for a bold new beginning — check where Aries falls in your chart to identify your personal launchpad.
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