Happy Lunar New Year!

The New Moon in Aquarius on January 21st, 2023 welcomes a time of exciting new energy for the year ahead!

Today is the first New Moon of 2023 and it falls in the sign of Aquarius, also marking the start of the Lunar New Year, which is widely celebrated in East, South and West Asia.

In Chinese astrology it is the year of the Water Rabbit, which is a year of hope, peace, prosperity and longevity! It is an amazing moon to set your biggest and most magical intentions!

More on this New Moon…

Today’s energy is exciting and optimistic, thanks to the influence of abundant Jupiter, which is making a sextile to the Sun and Moon! We are feeling wholly supported and confident. It’s a great day to start a creative project or to host a party. In general, any intention you set today is blessed with good luck from Jupiter! So what is your intention?

The best way to use this New Moon is to look at where you want to move forward in your life. Aquarius energy is about progress and taking steps to move ahead! This is a great time to make necessary changes.

If there is a goal that you need help with, this Moon reminds us that sometimes asking others for assistance will make things run more smoothly! Don’t hesitate to call on a friend or two.

You can also use this Moon to call in a new friendship or to find a new community - such as an organization you align with, a club you’re interested in, or a new class you want to enroll in.

JOURNAL PROMPTS

Where do I need to make updates?

Do I feel connected to my community? If not, where can I show up and participate with a group?

Tell a friend what their friendship means to you.

This New Moon occurs at 1° Aquarius and will be most impactful for those with planets and major angles between 0° — 3° of fixed and air signs: Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Gemini, Libra.