On April 17, 2026, the New Moon in Aries at 4:51 AM Pacific Time, will invite us to plant seeds for what we want to grow and nourish in the area of our lives ruled by Aries.
What is a New Moon?
A New Moon is a moment energetically when something new is seeded. Not loudly, not all at once, but quietly, beneath the surface, the way roots begin to grow before anything breaks through the soil.
Where This New Moon Impacts You
Find the house that Aries rules for you in your natal chart. This is the area of your life where you are given an opportunity to get specific about the kind of opportunities you would like to pursue, and what kind of behavior, beliefs, actions you need to release to achieve that goal.
This Aries New Moon on April 17 will occur at 27°28’ of Aries and it is connected to a Full Moon on September 26, 2026. Think about where you would like to be six months from now in the area of your life ruled by Aries.
What steps do you need to take?
What kind of limiting beliefs do you need to release?
What kind of courage and confidence do you need to embrace to turn these goals into your reality?
This is exactly where a personalized astrology reading becomes powerful.
Because while collective astrology sets the stage, your natal chart tells the specific story.
Who Will Feel This Most?
If you have natal planet placements or important astrological points in these degrees, this Aries New Moon will be more activated for you:
Challenging Activation (growth through tension):
- 22–29° Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
- 0–3° Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Harmonious Flow (supportive momentum):
- 22–29° Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius
- 0–3° Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn, Pisces
Subtle Influence (background shifts):
- 22–29° Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces
- 0–3° Aries, Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius
Remember: “Challenging” doesn’t mean bad—and “harmonious” doesn’t mean easy. These are catalysts for growth.
All About Aries
Aries is the ruler of the First House—the house of identity, selfhood, and the powerful declaration: I AM.
It is the initiator of the zodiac.
The pioneer.
The one who goes first.
There is a rawness to Aries energy—impulsive, instinctive, and deeply self-led. It doesn’t wait for permission.
As a cardinal fire sign, Aries brings movement, activation, and transformation. It marks the beginning of the zodiacal year and aligns with the Spring Equinox—the moment life begins again.
Ruled by Mars, Aries carries the energy of courage, action, and creative force. It is the spark that starts the fire.
It says: I will go first.
Its symbol, the Ram, reminds us of this energy’s resilience—scaling steep terrain, carving paths where none existed before.
At its highest expression, Aries is brave, self-trusting, and fiercely alive.
At its shadow, it can be reactive, impulsive, or overly self-focused.
Collective Energy: What This New Moon Feels Like
This New Moon is not subtle in its archetypal emphasis.
Mars—the ruler of Aries—is also in Aries, joined by:
- The Sun
- The Moon
- Mercury
- Saturn
- Neptune
- Chiron
This creates an intense concentration of Aries energy—amplifying themes of identity, action, courage, and conflict. It’s also re-energizing, reamplifying the Saturn-Neptune conjunction from February 2026.
Elsewhere in the sky:
- Venus and Uranus in Taurus
- Jupiter in Cancer
- Pluto in Aquarius
Before even analyzing aspects, we can feel the magnitude:
This is a moment of ignition.
This New Moon occurs at the 27th degree—an energy traditionally associated with Gemini, the archetype of the mind, perception, and information.
This suggests that what we learn, hear, or realize around this time may catalyze action.
Information becomes activation.
But Aries acts quickly—and not always with full discernment.
So the question becomes:
What do you believe—and why?
Neptune in Aries: A New Era
In January 2026, Neptune entered Aries for the first time since the 1800s.
Historically, this transit has coincided with themes of:
- Idealism around conflict
- Romanticization of independence and battle
- The blurring of truth and narrative
This energy can inspire profound courage and humanitarian action—but it can also distort perception.
We may feel called to fight for something.
But discernment will be essential.
Not everything is as it appears.
With Pluto in Aquarius forming dynamic aspects to multiple planets during this New Moon, there is a sense that deeper truths—especially societal ones—are rising to the surface.
This is not gentle energy.
It is exposing. Transformational. Unavoidable.
What has been hidden may come into the light.
What has been tolerated may no longer be sustainable.
There is a collective undercurrent of:
- Truth-telling
- Power shifts
- Emotional intensity
- A demand for action
Key Energetic Themes
Inner Alignment (Sun conjunct Moon)
A call to reconnect with yourself. Your desires, your identity, your path.
Transformation & Power (Pluto Aspects)
Deep, sometimes uncomfortable shifts that challenge who you thought you were.
Communication & Action (Mercury + Mars)
Conversations that catalyze movement. Information that demands response.
Responsibility & Structure (Saturn Influence)
A recognition that what’s beginning now requires commitment—not just impulse.
Clarity vs. Illusion (Neptune Influence)
A delicate balance between inspiration and distortion. Trust your intuition—but verify what you’re receiving.
This is not just a New Moon about beginnings.
It’s about how you begin.
- Are you reacting—or responding?
- Acting from truth—or assumption?
- Moving from fear—or from alignment?
Aries teaches courage—but true courage is conscious.
This is a potent time to:
- Set intentions around identity and self-leadership
- Take aligned, courageous action
- Release limiting beliefs about who you are
- Begin something that requires bravery
But move with awareness.
Not everything needs to be rushed.
Ready for Personalized Insight?
Astrology becomes truly powerful when it’s applied to your chart.
If you’re feeling the weight of this New Moon and want clarity on:
- Your relationships
- Your next steps
- What’s ending—and what’s beginning
I invite you to explore elevated aura’s astrology offerings.
A personalized reading will show you:
- Exactly where this New Moon is landing in your chart
- What it’s activating for you specifically
- How to move forward with alignment and confidence
Book your reading and align with your cosmic timing.
General Horoscopes for All 12 Zodiac Signs
Check the update for your Rising Sign first. You can read the update for your Sun and Moon but please note this forecast was created based on Rising Sign.
Aries Rising
This New Moon in Aries activates your 1st house of self, identity, habits, and personal expression.
This is a powerful reset moment—an invitation to redefine who you are and how you show up in the world.
If you have placements between 22–29° of Aries, this may feel intense, activating, and deeply personal. If your placements fall between 0–3° of Aries, the impact may feel more subtle.
You are being asked: Who am I becoming?
Set an intention if you feel called.
Taurus Rising
This New Moon activates your 12th house of the subconscious, hidden emotions, healing, and spiritual closure.
This is a quieter, more internal reset—one that asks you to release what’s been weighing on your spirit.
If your placements fall between 22–29° of Taurus, this energy may feel more distant or subtle. If they fall between 0–3° of Taurus, something beneath the surface may ask for your attention.
Rest. Reflect. Release.
Set an intention if it feels aligned.
Gemini Rising
This New Moon activates your 11th house of community, friendships, networks, and future visions.
You may feel inspired to reconnect with your goals—or the people who support them.
If your placements are between 22–29° of Gemini, this can feel expansive, energizing, and aligned. If they fall between 0–3° of Gemini, the activation may feel more muted.
Dream bigger. Reimagine your future.
Set an intention if you feel called.
Cancer Rising
This New Moon activates your 10th house of career, legacy, public image, and direction.
There may be a shift in how you’re seen—or how you want to be seen.
If your placements are between 22–29° of Cancer, this could feel challenging, asking you to stretch beyond your comfort zone. If they fall between 0–3° of Cancer, the energy may feel supportive and motivating.
You’re being asked to lead.
Set an intention if it resonates.
Leo Rising
This New Moon activates your 9th house of expansion, travel, higher learning, spirituality, and belief systems.
You are being invited to see life differently—to expand your perspective.
If your placements are between 0–3° of Leo, this may feel activating or challenging. If they fall between 22–29° of Leo, this energy can feel deeply transformative in a way that supports growth and renewal.
What do you believe now?
Set an intention if you feel called.
Virgo Rising
This New Moon activates your 8th house of transformation, intimacy, shared resources, and emotional depth.
This is a powerful space of release and rebirth.
If your placements fall between 22–29° of Virgo, the effects may feel more subtle. If they fall between 0–3° of Virgo, this could be a potent and even empowering transformation.
You are shedding something old.
Set an intention if it feels aligned.
Libra Rising
This New Moon activates your 7th house of relationships, partnerships, and one-on-one connections.
This includes romantic, business, and client relationships alike.
If you have placements between 22–29° of Libra, this may feel tense or activating, pushing growth within your relationships. If your placements fall between 0–3° of Libra, the energy may feel less direct.
You are redefining connection.
Set an intention if you feel called.
Scorpio Rising
This New Moon activates your 6th house of health, routines, work, and daily responsibilities.
You are being asked to look at how you support your body, your time, and your energy.
If your placements fall between 0–3° of Scorpio, this may feel like a necessary adjustment or wake-up call. If they fall between 22–29° of Scorpio, the impact may feel less pronounced.
Small changes create powerful results.
Set an intention if it resonates.
Sagittarius Rising
This New Moon activates your 5th house of creativity, self-expression, romance, and joy.
There is a spark here—a desire to create, feel, and express.
If your placements are between 22–29° of Sagittarius, this can feel playful, inspired, and expansive. If they fall between 0–3° of Sagittarius, the energy may feel quieter.
Follow what lights you up.
Set an intention if you feel called.
Capricorn Rising
This New Moon activates your 4th house of home, family, roots, and emotional foundations.
Something within your inner world—or your physical home—may be shifting.
If your placements fall between 22–29° of Capricorn, this may feel emotionally intense or challenging. If they fall between 0–3° of Capricorn, the energy may feel more supportive.
You are redefining where you belong.
Set an intention if it feels aligned.
Aquarius Rising
This New Moon activates your 3rd house of communication, mindset, local environment, and connections.
Your thoughts, conversations, and perceptions are shifting.
If your placements are between 22–29° of Aquarius, this can feel stimulating, social, and aligned. If they fall between 0–3° of Aquarius, there may be tension or mental friction to move through.
Be mindful of what you consume—and what you share.
Set an intention if you feel called.
Pisces Rising
This New Moon activates your 2nd house of income, values, self-worth, and material stability.
You are being invited to re-evaluate what you value—and how you support yourself.
If your placements fall between 22–29° of Pisces, this energy may feel more subtle. If they fall between 0–3° of Pisces, this can be a rewarding and illuminating time.
Know your worth—and build from there.
Set an intention if it resonates.
Want to Know Exactly How This Shows Up For You?
Your Rising Sign gives you the theme—but your full chart tells the story.
A personalized session will show you:
- Exactly where this New Moon is landing in your chart
- What it’s activating for you specifically
- How to move forward with alignment and confidence