“Cult-Busting Consequences” – Friday’s Aries New Moon is conjunct Chiron while Mars, Mercury, Saturn and Neptune also crowd the first sign of the zodiac. Core wounds around the difficulty of new beginnings, painful cycles and disappointing outcomes may be triggered, but this lunation also reminds us of our tenacity, courage and ability to seize opportunities and detach from expectations as we navigate significant paradigm shifts.

The Tarot Majors associated with this New Moon include The Emperor (Aries), The Tower (Mars rules Aries), and The Empress (Venus rules Aries’ 3rd decan). This decan also holds the slow and steady power of the Knight of Pentacles and the celebratory 4 of Wands. Together, they tell a story of rebirth, nurture, stability, and patient growth after collapse of unsustainable, overreaching control structures.

The Sun and Moon meet in the Proficiency Sabian Expression in Aries 28 – A large disappointed audience. This symbol speaks to collective emotional exhaustion, the power of observation, the consequences of inflated expectations and the collapse of ephemeral popularity.

The I Ching activation falls in Line 2 of Hexagram 3, Sprouting, which reminds us that we’re at the beginning of a new era and difficulty will inevitably be present. The assignment is to maintain integrity and patience, as forcing a path through obstacles is unlikely to succeed. This line changes Hex 3 into Hexagram 60, Limitation, which also coaches measured restraint and knowing the difference between aligned waiting and fear-based hesitation. If we hesitate, we can miss out on great opportunities.

New beginnings aren’t gentle, especially those following an extinction burst. Use the abundance of initiatory Aries energy influencing this New Moon to move with courage, act with intention, and hold steady in your authenticity and integrity.