New Moon in Aquarius
Don’t Hold Back
Feel that powerful surge of energy bubbling up from deep within? It’s rising to the surface, ready to spark a fresh new beginning.
Ideas are swirling—you might even feel like your mind is moving faster than you can keep up! You could blurt something out before thinking it through, or maybe someone else says something that catches you off guard. There’s a buzz of restlessness in the air, a push for change, a need for action… but also a reminder to pause and consider the impact of our words and choices.
This New Moon in Aquarius comes with a little extra luck, thanks to its fortunate connection with Jupiter, the planet of expansion, protection, and blessings. Jupiter is like a cosmic helping hand, offering support as you step into new beginnings. Depending on where this New Moon lands in your natal chart, you could experience an uplifting and enlightening shift in that area of your life.
Adding to the mix, just hours before this New Moon, Mercury meets up with Pluto at nearly 2° Aquarius. This duo brings powerful insights, deep conversations, and a wave of transformative thinking. Since all of this is happening in Aquarius, the energy is innovative and fast-moving—expect new ideas and bold expressions to ripple through both your personal life and the world around you. While these effects will be most potent in the days surrounding the New Moon, they set the tone for the entire lunar cycle, carrying us through to February 27, 2025.
And there’s another cosmic shift happening right alongside it! Uranus, stationed at 23° Taurus, is preparing to move forward again after being retrograde since September 1, 2024. On January 30th at 10:22 AM CST, from our perspective here on Earth, Uranus will appear to change direction. Right now, it's closer to Earth and moving slower than ever, meaning its influence is at full strength. Uranus is the planet of breakthroughs, surprises, and revolution—it shakes things up, brings flashes of insight, and fuels a desire for freedom. Because this shift is happening so close to the New Moon, we’ll likely feel its effects throughout the month and beyond.
With this being the first new moon of 2025, it is also the Lunar New Year, celebrated by many cultures worldwide. In Chinese astrology, this is the Year of the Wood Snake. Wood Snakes are said to be creative, cool-headed and wise. These same attributes can be named for the sign of Aquarius in western astrology. Years of the Snake can be years filled with strategic planning, precise action and self-renewal.
New Moons always mark new beginnings, making them the perfect time to set intentions and reflect on what you want to cultivate in your life. Take a moment after this New Moon to tune in—especially to the area of your natal chart where this Sun-Moon meetup is happening. A fresh chapter is unfolding. Where will it take you?
Setting Intentions for the Aquarius New Moon
Look at your Rising Sign/Ascendant Sign/Sign of the cusp of your first house - whole sign system
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Aries Ascendant
The eleventh house represents friendships, social and business groups, and long-term aspirations. With Aquarius emphasizing innovation, humanitarian ideals, and progressive thinking, this New Moon is the perfect time to set intentions for building connections that align with your future goals. Seek out friendships and affiliations with dynamic, forward-thinking individuals. You may experience unexpected financial shifts or surprising news that ultimately impacts your income. This could also be a time of revelations about how you earn, spend, or manage money.
Taurus Ascendant
This Aquarius New Moon shines a light on your tenth house of career, reputation, and life purpose, potentially opening doors for growth and new opportunities. Consider setting intentions for positive career changes—especially those that align more closely with your true calling. How can you innovate or embrace fresh, progressive ideas in your work? Is there a way to create more freedom in your professional life? Additionally, others may find your appearance or personal choices surprising, or you might feel the urge to change how you present yourself to the world.
Gemini Ascendant
The New Moon in your ninth house brings a focus on philosophy, higher education, travel, and cultural exploration. Now is the time to set intentions that broaden your horizons—whether through innovative learning, deepening your personal philosophy, or engaging in humanitarian efforts. This could be a lucky time for long-distance travel, or at least planning and saving for a future adventure. You may also uncover hidden fears or gain clarity about subconscious beliefs that disrupt your peace of mind. If something in your life is ending, trust that it’s meant to go. As unsettling as it may feel, release it with faith that new growth is on the horizon. Uranus in your twelfth house may also push you toward surrendering to a bigger transformation.
Cancer Ascendant
This New Moon highlights your eighth house, which governs shared resources, inheritances, taxes, intimacy, and transformation. Major transits in this house can bring feelings of vulnerability, but they also offer deep growth. Consider setting intentions to be more open-minded in joint financial or emotional endeavors—especially those that involve shared investments, relationships, or mutual commitments. If outdated beliefs or behaviors have led to unfair situations, now is the time to rethink them and bring innovation to these areas. You may experience sudden changes in friendships or affiliations, or you might reconsider a long-held dream and decide it no longer fits your current self.
Leo Ascendant
The New Moon in your seventh house brings new energy to committed partnerships—whether romantic, business-related, or professional. This is an excellent time to set intentions for strengthening relationships with your spouse, business partners, or trusted advisors such as lawyers, doctors, or coaches. Think about ways to expand your creativity and loyalty in these connections. Meanwhile, surprising shifts in your career or life purpose may leave you feeling temporarily unsteady. However, if you’ve been honest in your reflections since September, these changes will ultimately lead to growth. Allow yourself time to adjust—everything happening now is for your personal evolution.
Virgo Ascendant
This Aquarius New Moon energizes your sixth house, bringing opportunities for positive change in your daily routines, work habits, health, and responsibilities. It’s a great time to set intentions for taking greater personal responsibility in these areas, turning any negative influences into positives through dedication and effort. You may bring innovative ideas into your daily work that improve your overall balance. However, be mindful not to overextend yourself—Jupiter’s influence this month could tempt you to take on more than you can handle. You may also experience sudden resolutions or surprises related to long-distance travel, legal matters, or higher education.
Libra Ascendant
This New Moon lights up one of the most joyful areas of your chart—your fifth house of romance, creativity, and children. Now is a wonderful time to set intentions for opening your heart, embracing romance, or infusing more creativity into your life. Spending time with children or engaging in artistic pursuits could bring newfound inspiration. This lunar phase may also bring unexpected developments in shared resources, taxes, intimacy, or inheritances. While some changes may feel disruptive, embracing them with a constructive mindset will help you build a stronger future.
Scorpio Ascendant
The Aquarius New Moon brings fortunate energy to your fourth house of home, family, and personal roots. This is an ideal time to set intentions for creating a home environment that supports your independence and personal growth. You thrive in unconventional structures, whether that applies to your family dynamics or living situation. There may be surprising revelations within your marriage or close partnerships—potentially shocking at first, but ultimately beneficial for all involved. Use your analytical nature and strong communication skills to uncover the truth and navigate these changes with wisdom. Remember, the only people who need to be happy with a relationship’s structure are those in it.
Sagittarius Ascendant
This New Moon energizes your third house of communication, learning, and local connections, bringing fortunate interactions with siblings, peers, or your immediate environment. Consider setting intentions to expand your knowledge, improve relationships in your community, or engage more deeply in local activities. Your natural ability to improve situations around you will help strengthen your connections. You may also experience unexpected shifts in your daily routines, work, or interactions with clients—whether related to your community efforts or something completely different. Embrace the changes and allow them to bring greater clarity and transformation.
Capricorn Ascendant
This New Moon highlights your second house, bringing opportunities for financial growth and stability. It’s an excellent time to reflect on your vision of financial security and set intentions to increase your income, make solid investments, or work toward long-term financial goals. You might see unexpected shifts in romance, relationships with children, or personal passions—perhaps even receiving eye-opening news that reshapes how you approach these areas. Stay open to balancing your unique needs with those of the people around you. While this period may feel risky, sometimes big rewards come from stepping outside your comfort zone.
Aquarius Ascendant
Since this New Moon is in your sign, it falls in your first house—governing your identity, personal expression, and life force. You may feel a surge of vitality and individuality, inspiring you to grow in unexpected ways. This is a powerful time to set intentions related to self-discovery, authenticity, and aligning your outer identity with your inner truth. Big revelations could surface in your relationship with a parent or within your home life, making you feel momentarily unsettled. However, these shifts are likely to pave the way for exciting new beginnings. Release what no longer serves you and trust the process.
Pisces Ascendant
This New Moon lands in your twelfth house, which governs spirituality, the subconscious, and hidden influences. You may gain deep insights into how past experiences or unexamined emotions have shaped your interactions with others. Consider setting intentions to release anything holding you back—especially buried fears or unresolved feelings. This newfound clarity can lead to more fulfilling relationships and inner peace. You may also experience an unexpected event or revelation involving siblings, peers, or your local community, offering fresh insights and greater freedom. Lean into your spiritual growth and embrace the opportunities that emerge.
What to do during this monthly lunar cycle?
1.29.2025 - New Moon - Set goals and intentions for this month, especially in the area of life where the New Moon is happening in your chart. Record these thoughts.
2.5.2025 - 1st Quarter Moon - Things will begin to come into focus so that you can act on your goals and ideas. Revise any actions from the last week as needed.
2.12.2025 - Full Moon - Take stock and review all progress toward this lunation’s goals. How are you feeling about what you have planned and achieved?
2.20.2025 - Last Quarter Moon - Assess and adjust, making any changes that may need to be made to your goals and work. Consider goals for the next new moon in Pisces.