Around the new moon of April 17, 2026
During and around the new moon, eight planets are in Aries. Mars, the ruler of Aries, plays an important role because it passes by several planets. So this is a fiery time that may feel wild, adventurous, impulsive, and perhaps even like a threat of war. These days, it’s better to prepare something before diving into anything. Don’t rush – slow down instead. Don’t accelerate but try to decelerate so you can first see the bigger picture and any possible consequences of your actions.
On April 13, Mars is at the same degree as Neptune. On one hand, this can make you more inactive and passive, because it may be harder to truly stand up for yourself. On the other hand, you can let your deeper knowing guide all the actions you take. There are no limits, everything exists and everything is possible. Use your strength in a creative and/or healing way. New possibilities will reveal themselves.
The Sun aligns with the planetoid Eris on April 16, and the Moon with Eris on April 17. Themes around truth can intensify, for example regarding what your truth is or what is a lie. You may see through situations and feel the urge to make a statement when it comes to injustice. Can you handle it if you get a reaction? Can you handle it if you swallow your words, or would that ‘poison’ you? Find constructive ways to reveal things, to start conversations, and to bring about peace. On a larger scale, truth bombs may also be dropped: things may come to light that are not comfortable but do carry a deeper truth. Try to remain open to new insights and perspectives, as they may contain a greater truth and thus bring greater awareness.
During the new moon, the Sun and Moon are in Aries and close to Chiron. The archetypal wounded healer may activate an old wound but also offers the opportunity to move through old pain so that something is truly resolved and no longer has to hurt. It is clear that during this time old trauma’s may resurface, both personally and collectively. The challenge is not to remain stuck in fear, victimhood, or pain, but to step into your strength and experience more freedom. What do you need for that? What do you need to do? With Eris at (almost) the same degree, no velvet gloves are used, and something may suddenly become clear. Stay open to new insights and breakthroughs and allow yourself to be amazed.
Mercury and Neptune are at the same degree in Aries during the new moon. If you make time for rest and moments of silence, you may experience that you are part of different worlds and are always connected to your soul’s knowing. Prophetic dreams or visions may give you a glimpse behind the scenes or insight into an unconscious theme. Write and analyze, and you will come to understand the messages that arise from your depths.
Mars next to Saturn on April 19, brings focused energy, determination, and perseverance. In Aries, this can also manifest as: fighting (Mars) to the bitter end (Saturn), cold (Saturn) war (Mars), old rigid forces (Saturn) using violence (Mars). If you know for yourself what your ‘yes’ and ‘no’ are, and what your strength or contribution is here on Earth, you won’t have to doubt when changes occur outside of you – you will remain centered and grounded.
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