Happy February! The month is often associated with love due to the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday, and the theme of union is spot on. Whether it's romantic love, self-love, family love, or love for community, the New Moon in Aquarius is here to help boost up the energy around your place in relationships and the larger society.
January's Capricorn New Moon was more about self and handling personal business. The Aquarius energy shifts from solely interpersonal to the collective. So, if you've been thinking about how you could tap in more with community activities or civic engagement, this new moon is wonderful to work with.
There are plenty of things happening globally right now that need our love and attention. There are also things happening in your neighborhoods, towns, and cities that you can show up for, be a part of, and even assist in elevating. Thinking outside of the box is a strong trait for rebellious Aquarius, so invite that innovation when working with this new moon.
You are a powerful being with beauty and strength and society needs more people like you so, consider what you want to do for the betterment of humanity when your light is shining brightest. If that feels a bit overwhelming, it's understandable. You don't have to take on the world's problems and fix them in a day. Start with what is right in front of you, and then expand your vision to see how your small steps today can make a huge impact on the greater society tomorrow. That may simply mean greeting a stranger on the street with a warm smile, or on a larger scale, it could be organizing a peaceful march to raise awareness about a global issue.
The New Moon in Aquarius peeks on Feb. 9 at 5:59 p.m. ET. The energy is good to work with for at least 48 hours so don't fret if you can't do your new moon ritual right at the peek. You can ease into it and it will be just as powerful.
The eleventh zodiac sign is ruled by Uranus, the planet of innovation, technology, and surprising events. So, get ready for a ride! When the new moon arrives, set your sights on what you want to invite into your world. Full moons are great for releasing what no longer serves us, but new moon energy creates the building blocks for new things to come, elevate, and expand our lives.
Aquarians are visionaries, so if you desire a stronger sense of self, especially when it comes to your style and fashion sense, then wish upon this new moon to find your mode. Aside from how you look, if you feel called to dive deeper into how you feel, embrace the interpersonal aspects of yourself, while also being open to collaborating to discover how you would like to make a difference in the world. Make sure to set that intention.
Finding a balance between our worldly aspirations and our inner circle of family and friends is really important with the Aquarius new moon. Sometimes, Aquarian energy can get so airy that you may float away in one direction for way too long, forgetting the other areas of your life that need attention and love. This includes you. After all, Aquarius energy is greatly focused on the larger society and humanitarian efforts, but the last air sign of the zodiac is also zoning into how important it is to personally be healthy of mind, body, and spirit to continue showing up as your highest self for others.
Dear God, as I continue loving myself and appreciating everything that comes with being me, I ask you to guide me to how I can show up for my community. I often feel lost or helpless when I see suffering around the world, and I want to do my part. Please give me clarity on how loving myself coincides with loving humanity and feeling a deep sense of connection to those around me, whether they live in the same town, state, or country. I know love wins. You have shown me that time and time again. So, how can I spread my love around the world to offer healing to others, even if I don't know their names? I'm listening. Thank you, thank you, thank you. So, be it.
The Star – Wish upon a star during the New Moon in Aquarius because this airy sign coincides with the positive omen of this powerful tarot card.
Root Chakra – Aquarius is an air sign, but relates best with the root chakra because of its grounding and foundational nature.
Ingredients:
Orchids
Ylang Ylang, geranium, and sandalwood essential oils
Rosemary, fennel, and valerian herbs
Aquamarine, moonstone, garnet, and black onyx crystals
Sea Salt
Pink Himalayan salt
Sage and lavender
Coconut milk
Blue candle
Ritual: