2025-01-29 Aquarius New Moon – Northern Hemisphere

Editor: Robin Armstrong

2025-01-29

Aquarius New Moon

Northern Hemisphere

About this Newsletter:

All of the symbols in this newsletter refer to the moment of the New Moon.

Twelve hours earlier or later and most of these symbols will change.

Each symbol reveals something relevant to the meaning of the moment.

The moon phase and pattern type will have a longer span of influence,

but their effects will still be profound for that day.

This is a beautiful example of the scope and depth of astrological insights.

The effects of the moment of the new moon will be expressed across the entire month ahead.

The new moon represents the seed moment of the month.

If you can tune into or capture the implications of the seed moment,

You will be powerfully aligned with for the entire month ahead.

Most of these symbols have great depth with significant personal implications.

Tuning into them will allow you to master the month.

These symbols come from a degree of the zodiac and a line of the I Ching hexagrams.

There are 360 different sets of symbols.

In the newsletter the symbols apply to the meaning of the New Moon and the degree it is in.

A similar compilation of symbols can be done for the position of each planet or sensitive point in a horoscope.

There are 360 degrees in the university of life.

The New Moon

When your feelings about the past, memories, and your sense of security

conjunct or meet up with

Your confidence,  purposefulness, and your hopes for the future

A profound impression is made.

A note on the harp of the soul.

A seed moment in celestial manifestation.

The Horoscope for the New Moon is for the exact moment of the New Moon.

There are no houses in this chart because the Moon is in all 12 houses at the same time when viewed globally. So this is the true New Moon chart for anywhere on earth. You can add the houses to it according to where you live.

Most computer printouts will draw the horoscope with the houses as appropriate for where you are on the planet. This was not done here in order to focus on things valid for everyone on the planet.

New Moons are the peak  points of subjective impressionability in the month.

Receptivity to core insights and to God, are accentuated.

Chanting (or even drumming) on a New Moon will give an extra vitality to your efforts over the following month,

until the next New Moon.

A holy  environment and spiritual companions are a great blessing.

The New Moon accumulates and reflects on all of the experiences of the past month. On the New Moon the conglomerate of experiences past, creates a high tide of intuitive impressions. At the moment the Moon meets the Sun, light is  shone on these impressions creating a new sense of purpose. It is the Sun than effects the Moon.

From our worldly consciousness we cannot see the combination or aggregate of memories, but we can certainly feel it.

Unfortunately our habit patterns are too gross or physical to allow us to attune to this phenomenon consciously, but we certainly can feel it.

Only the initiate or one established in spiritual disciplines can clearly witness the New Moon within.

For all of the symbolism and associations given here for the new moon, there are also equivalent symbols and associations to each planet or factor in an individual horoscope.

Zodiac Pattern Types

THE BOWL TYPE:

All the planets on one side of a chart, within an opposition. One half to almost two thirds of the chart is empty.

The Bowl Type has a deep sense of being separated from one half of existence. Half seems to be with you and the other half not. Because this pattern is based on the op­position there is an inherent awareness of duality. You will embrace your concerns strongly. You will also be powerfully aware of what does not concern you. You clearly see who you are, and who you are not! You tend to champion causes and will usually go out of your way to give to others on one level or another. Your sensitivity to duality will find you questioning the purpose of existence.

WANING CRESCENT MOON PHASE

45° – 0°, 3 1/2 to 0 days before the New Moon.

            This is the last phase of the lunar cycle before the new moon. It is often called the balsamic moon phase and it lasts for three and one half days from the crescent to the new moon. The light finally disappears into the mystery of silence and darkness. Completion becomes important. Your own projections seem to disappear in the vastness of all that is happening around you.

            You are searching for something new but are unsure of how to end the old attachments. Your awareness of others begins to lose relevance as you approach renewal. Try to understand what needs to be left behind. This should be a daily meditation. You have the uncanny ability to know when anything is ending or about to fall apart. Unfortunately it is not usually wise to tell others about it. They would probably consider you to be too negative. You need to learn why things come to an end. It is important for you to mind your own business or you will keep seeing everything that is going to collapse on everyone. Learn to look within for the new vision. Trust silence. Take steps to move towards your vision. Be very selective. Listen and wait.

            Often people will not appreciate you until you have gone. Try to insure that your influence is a positive one. Watch what you say. Often you will seem overwhelmed by useless or futile commitments. Do not try to save face. Be honest and let go.

            The quality of ending will directly effect the nature of the new beginning just about to come. So be wise. No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. It may not make sense to others but if you trust your conscience, you will see the way. Hold on to your principles. Do not make promises that you cannot keep, especially long term promises.

            You have the tendency to lose yourself in others only to be left very insecure when they do not have the answers. You want to become completely involved with someone. You will constantly search for or wonder about the ultimate love of your life. Often you will feel that what you have is not enough, and then you will wonder why you bother to stay within it.

            You are looking for completion and fulfillment and are not likely to embrace freedom comfortably. You want to burn your past for future goals. It is amazing though how long you can procrastinate and wait. You want to help but often do not know what to do. You will probably not bother until somebody else cares.

            A little encouragement can have profound effects. To attract positive feedback you must be positive towards others. If you must end a situation, it is important for the reason to be correct, otherwise your problems will reoccur in the new arena.

THE WAXING NEW MOON PHASE

O°- 45°, 0 to 3 1/2 days after the New Moon.

This is the beginning of the lunar cycle and lasts for three and one half days. The light is emerging gently. From the depths of the darkest moment up to the first slim crescent of light, and a little farther until the crescent is smiling brightly.

            This is a highly intuitive time filled with deep impressions and new beginnings. This is a time of seed moments and powerful insights. There is a predominant undercurrent of anxious anticipation. A new moon cycle is born.

            Born under this phase you need to feel that your life is just beginning to open up. The challenge is subjective: are you prepared to advance your own cause? You should readily adjust your lifestyle to support any new sense of direction that you feel is emerging within you. You will be constantly having to make new starts in life. You will be sensitive to new beginnings and uncertain about your present surroundings. You are inclined to leave old attachments and memories behind. You want to move forward towards your goals and will be frustrated by any setbacks.

            When you begin a project it is important to advance with care and gentleness. Make sure that you nurture and protect the germinating seed; ie. the new you. It is usually easier for you to do things than to talk about them. Remember that you do not have to achieve everything right away, but it is important for you to feel that you are advancing toward your goals.

            You are the kind of person who plants ideas in the minds of others. You will reach out and impress others subtly. You will always be able to sense the new path that should be taken. As long as you are moving along this path you will feel relatively secure. Worries and problems will surface when you crystallize or stop growing. Do not look back or hold on to the past. Nurture the light within. Protect your own development and do not throw your good ideas out to fools who will not appreciate them. Neither should you follow the dreams of others. Trust your own inner sense of direction. Whenever you can make the effort to be creative, you should. Do not try to explain the process, just do it! Consistent effort will accumulate. Reach out. Rely on your instincts. Grow. Break out of old patterns. Move on. Move on. New beginnings always seem small against the vastness of life around you, none-the-less every journey starts with one small step. Try to find friends who will support and acknowledge your efforts. Always be cautious about what you say. Words can come back to haunt you.

            You will always be trying to start something. Make certain that you take time to water the flowers and plants in your garden of hopes and dreams. The end does not always justify the means so make your daily life creative. Take time to smell the flowers along your path. You will be able to draw encouragement and inspiration by listening to birds singing.

DAYLIGHT IS INCREASING        =          Momentum towards freedom

MORE DARKNESS THAN DAYLIGHT   =         Belonging predominates

FIXED                                       =       Resists change, determined, (stubborn)

AIR                                            =       Communicative, intelligent, cerebral.

MASCULINE                           =       Projective.

RULED BY                              =       SATURN: Self discipline, maturity, restraint,                                                                                  and ability to listen.

KEYNOTE:                              =       “I know”

PART OF BODY                    =       Ankles, lower leg, calves, and teeth.

COLOUR                                 =       Purple.

GEMS                                       =       Sapphire, chalcedony, garnet slate.

METALS                                  =       Lead

HERBS                                    =       Elderberry, fumitory, mullein, barley, valarian,

                                                            lady’s slipper, spotted plantain, parsnip, spinach.

                

Some Aquarius Considerations:

Aquarius is a fixed sign.

Because it is a fixed sign, it is where cardinal and mutable energies meet at 15º Aquarius.

The first half of Aquarius is cardinal or assertive and driving. 

There is a tendency to make things happen and to set thoughts and plans in motion.

The second half of Aquarius is mutable.

It is inclined to adapt and adjust rather than push forward.

Cardinal is assertive and mutable is perceptive.

Aquarius has one foot on cardinal ground and the other foot on mutable ground. It is still winter and a cold time.

It will take preparation and forethought to achieve something.

It will take perception accompanied by adaptability to maintain it.

This is Aquarius: calculated action and insightful assessments of the effects of action.

Selective deliberation and strategy prevail

And remain dependent on the quality of insight.

Aquarius is ruled by Saturn. It is winter and a cold barren time.

There is a tendency to be reserved and aloof.

There is a need to be respected for one’s ideas and knowledge.

One is inclined to idealize authority.

One strives to be well informed and responsible.

The first half of Aquarius is affected by Saturn which reinforces the already reserved qualities.

The second half is affected by Jupiter bringing out a more adventurous and speculative quality.

Aquarius is the place where two trigrams meet at 15º.

They are the Shocking Arousing Force and the Clinging Fire.

Thunder and lightning.

There is both a need for change and the clarity to perceive it,

As long as one does not cling to unworthy ideas.

Two paths meet in Aquarius.

They are Right Speech and Right Action.

One must be cautious about what one says

and honourable in what one does.

Pentans

Pentans are five degree divisions of the Zodiac in which the zodiac repeats itself creating a sub-level  of meaning. Sub-pentans divide each 10 degrees of the zodiac into 12 sub-sub-signs adding a third level of meaning. The Zodiac sign is the Main Theme, The Pentan is the Special Focus and the Sub-Pentan is the Intimate Detail.

To Understand Pentans watch this video: (Click on the title Pentans)

Zodiac Faces

Today we see

the Face of Kindness

Aries:   You will need to align your energy with those for whom it will be most useful. There is no need for you to collect rewards today. It will far better for you to help others. Kindness is its own reward.

Taurus: Priority will be given to comfort and caring, while mental authority will be undermined. It is not what you think that counts but what you do. Be kind to those who have less than you.

Gemini: Concerns about the welfare of others will predominate over your own personal desires. Don’t make any stupid comments about other people’s problems. Try to be kind!

Cancer: Try to make other people more comfortable today. It will be fortunate for you to invite someone over for dinner. Consideration for others will win the day. Mental strategies will have to take a back seat.

Leo: You will not receive appreciation today. Selfishness will have dire consequences. Do something that helps the have-nots in society. Kindness will in time, win your enemies over to your side.

Virgo: Someone will want the same thing as you today. Be considerate and let them have it. Kindness from you will be greatly appreciated. Selfishness will come under attack.

Libra: Be kind to your friends today. Be generous. Share what resources you have. You might have difficulty staying focussed but if you are helpful to others there will be no cause for alarm.

Scorpio: In the midst of adversity, someone will show kindness to you. Meet kindness with acceptance. When the big ways are blocked you must find meaning in the smaller cycles.

Sagittarius: You will be upset by the good intentions of others today. It will be a losing cause to be upset with kindness. It will be better for you to give than to receive.

Capricorn: You will have to be considerate of the financial circumstances of others. Be prepared to back up your concerns with financial support. A little kindness from you today with return as loyalty tomorrow.

Aquarius: Be considerate of others today. Allow social conscience to take preference over material acquisitions. You will not be lucky with money. Take time to listen to the problems of others.

Pisces: Be considerate of everyone that comes your way today. Give hugs and share your resources. Do not ask for anything in return. Kindness is its own reward.

Hexagram Degrees

09 Aquarius 52

Main Theme:

AQU  09°-10° (IC)  FOLLOWING: W.17, Line 4: Active.

Special Focus:

09° 50’-09° 60’ Aqu (Ta  IC-lvl2)  WAITING (FOR NOURISHMENT): W.5, Line 1: Firm

Intimate Detail:

09° 50’ 00”-09° 51’ 40” Aqu (Pi IC-lvl3)  FELLOWSHIP WITH MEN: W.13, Line 6: Projective.

Main Theme

17: FOLLOWING

(Alternative Name: 38. Words of Encouragement

THE SEQUENCE:

Zodiac:………06° – 12° Aquarius

Calendar:……..Northern Hemisphere: Jan 26 to Feb 1 approx

……………….Southern Hemisphere: Jul 29 to Aug 4 approx

House 2:………36° – 42° rising from IC

Time of day:…02:24 to 02:48 AM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)

Aspect:………36° – 42° Waxing

Moon Phase:.. Waxing New Moon Phase (0° – 45°)

…………………….(0 to 3 ½ days after the New Moon).

ABOVE AND BELOW:

Water above, Thunder below.

Happiness is stimulated.

Laughter can be heard.

Passions will be aroused.

THE IMAGE:

Joyous movement inspires everyone.

The effect of a positive outlook

Borders on miraculous.

Others will be attracted.

They will be happy to join in and follow.

THE JUDGEMENT:

Movement towards happiness.

When speaking, one smiles.

There is good cheer and gentleness.

Food and drink are offered.

Who will refuse?

One joins in with the others.

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:

The first son to the third daughter.

He starts s things. She encourages him.

He startles her. She laughs.

He is serious. She is frivolous.

Sincerity can be diminished.

Long term commitments will be difficult to attain.

As long as he is pleasant and cheerful, she will align.

He can help and be of service, but he should not follow her.

ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:

06-12AQ: 17. Following

Joy will attract movement.

Joyous movement will attract a following.

Pleasant expression will have a persuasive effect.

No one will oppose the approach of happiness

Or the increasing daylight!

There is much to celebrate.

One will make time for what one wants.

THE LINES

Nine in the fourth place: (09° – 10° Aquarius)

One laughs too loud.

The jokes are coarse.

Arrogance will cause embarrassment.

One’s partner will be offended.

It will take time and much effort

To repair the damage.

…..The fourth place: 09° – 10° Aquarius: 5. Waiting for Nourishment

…..One runs into criticism.

…..Progress will be delayed.

…..If one is not patient,

…..Difficulties will increase.

……….Nine in the fourth place:

……….The example one sets will determine the company one keeps.

……….There are many enjoyable activities, but not all are worthy.

……….If enjoyment comes at the expense of others

……….Humiliation will follow.

Technical Considerations of Line 4:

Solid in an even place

Inappropriate action

Firmness at the wrong time

(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 7 and 8)

Holding Together with inappropriate energy below.

(Astrological note: Inappropriate reinforcement from Houses 5 and 6)

No Correspondence

Trigrams of Influence:

Lower Nuclear           Upper Nuclear           Upper Primary

Upper Nuclear

Upper Primary

 Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Fourth Place:

Special Focus

5. WAITING FOR NOURISHMENT

(Alternative Name:  58. Work to Stay Positive)

ABOVE AND BELOW:

Storm clouds above, heaven below

Danger above, strength below.

The use of force will increase difficulties.

Be discriminating about what you do and when you do it.

Wait for the right time.

You will not have long to wait.

THE IMAGE:

Dark clouds in the sky,

No rain.

To embark now will invite danger.

No satisfaction.

Control your temper.

Smile in the face of adversity.

Nourishment will come.

Wait for the rain.

THE JUDGEMENT:

Discontent without, creativity within.

Progress is blocked.

Too much freedom can be dangerous.

One faces difficulties.

To push forward will increase adversity.

One cannot get what one wants right away.

The voice of criticism will increase opposition.

One’s influence without will be delayed.

One can use the time for self improvement.

In this way one will be able to welcome the storms of life

And benefit from them.

Even flowers need rain.

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:

The father to the second son.

The father is direct. The second son is not.

Any disapproval or discontent expressed by the father,

Will have an alienating effect.

The father wants the second son to solve his own problems.

The second son’s biggest obstacle is his older brother.

The father talks and laughs.

The second son analyzes and broods.

What is easy for the father will be difficult for the second son.

The father speaks freely.

The second son is critical

And will find more support from his mother.

ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:

24-30 TA: 5. Waiting for Nourishment

To think that one knows is sickness.

Only when one becomes sick of this sickness

Can one become free of it.

One must listen and wait for the right time.

When your heart is in the right place

You will advance.

Until then you must wait!

THE LINES

Nine in the first place: (29° – 30° Taurus)

One moves in a storm

And solves a problem before it arises.

Not everyone will be happy.

…..The first place: 29° – 30° Taurus:  13. Fellowship With Men

…..Great changes.

…..Many people.

…..Many paths.

……….Nine in the first place:

……….Independent and determined.

……….Storm clouds can be seen.

……….Resistance is increasing.

……….Not content to be patient,

……….One keeps busy.

Technical Considerations of Line 1:

Solid in an odd place

Appropriate action

Firmness at the right time

(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 1 and 2)

No Holding Together

Outer Correspondence: Approval and support from Line 4

(Astrological note: Approval and support from Houses 7 and 8)

Trigrams of Influence:

Lower Primary

Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the First Place:

Intimate Detail

13: FELLOWSHIP WITH MEN

(Alternative Name: 47. Visions of Freedom) 

ABOVE AND BELOW:

Heaven above, Fire below.

Great clarity that reaches to heaven.

Simple words of insight will have a powerful effect.

Secure your associations before you ask for anything.

Do not make promises that you cannot fulfill.

THE IMAGE:

Many footsteps.

Abundant opportunities.

One who hesitates loses.

If you are sincere

You will make great progress.

THE JUDGEMENT:

Strength without, clarity within.

One believes in oneself.

One acts on one’s conscience.

Great activity. Great change.

It furthers one to be sincere

And to follow through on what one starts.

One must know who to align with

To insure continuity and success,

And one must not compromise one’s principles.

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:

The second daughter to her father.

She goes out of her way to win his attention.

He is strong. He likes to play and laugh, but he is not sensitive.

She will usually get what she wants.

He is the magnet. She is the nail.

She sees what she must do and will actively pursue it.

Sometimes she will do more than she should.

It is important that she take the right approach.

ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:

24-30PI: 13. Fellowship with Men

Great change in the light.

The dark will soon lose its grip.

One runs through the water.

Social obligations are weakening.

One rushes towards freedom.

One should be considerate of those who cannot rush

And of those who are not free.

The light of kindness will lead to greatness.

THE LINES

Nine in the sixth place: (24° – 25° Pisces)

One misuses one’s position

And goes against what is right.

One is up to no good.

One howls at the moon and is chased away.

…..The sixth place: 24° – 25° Pisces:  63. After Completion

…..The challenge is to be appropriate.

…..To accomplish this

…..One must be aware of the needs of others

……….Nine in the sixth place:

……….Many steps. Many directions.

……….One follows through on what has been started.

……….There is no time for special consideration.

……….Not everyone will be pleased.

Technical Considerations of Line 6:

Solid in an even place

Inappropriate action

Firmness at the wrong time

(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 11 and 12)

No Holding Together

No Correspondence

Trigrams of Influence:Upper Primary

Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Sixth Place:

Aspect Hexagrams

Stars By Degree

Earth Zodiac

Light of  Qabalah in this Degree

Light of  Qabalah in this Degree

Light of  Qabalah in this Degree

Ancestors by Degree

Movement by Degree

Drumming by Degree

Drumming by Degree

This hexagram reveals the drum rhythm by degree.  Play this  on your own or in a drum circle for the New Moon. Tune into the seed moment of the month. The Base at the red dot should be played louder!

Melodies (Scales) by Degree

Each degree has a very special melody or scale. You can play this with any instrument and tune into the feelings of this New Moon.

Watch the video:

AQU  09°-10° (IC)  FOLLOWING: W.17, Line 4: Active.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0n_Xtq65lY

Chanting by Degrees

Chanting on the New Moon evokes a very special presence.

It is one of the most powerful and sensitive times to chant.

Chanting by Degrees

This is the Chant for the New Moon in Libra at 10Lib04.  By chanting you will tune into the essence of this New Moon in Aquarius.

——— 5 minutes of call and response chanting

——— 1 minute of continuous chanting

Watch the video:

AQU  09°-10° (IC)  FOLLOWING: W.17, Line 4: Active.

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