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Early on March 24th, at 5:28am EDT<\/strong>, the Moon aligns with the Sun in 4 degrees of Aries<\/strong><\/em>. This marks the beginning of a new Moon cycle; anything brand-new started in the next two weeks has the chance to get off to a great start. Click here<\/strong> to watch my New Moon video on the subject.<\/a><\/p>\nThe\u00a0New Moon in fast-paced, enthusiastic, and courageous\u00a0Aries<\/strong>\u00a0asks us to connect to our personal goals and get very clear on what we want to create over the next 28 days<\/strong>. This is an action-oriented New Moon, with the focus on ourselves; we want to speed things up —\u00a0it’s a “do now, think later” energy.<\/p>\n Aries<\/strong> is the first sign of the zodiac; as such, it represents new beginnings, initiation, breaking new ground, birthing new forms. An Aries<\/strong> New Moon is thus an especially fertile time for seeding new projects and directions.<\/p>\n That said, we can’t know what will happen when we start something brand-new — something we have never done before — and this can stir up insecurities and nervousness, sometimes maybe plain fear, or even panic.<\/p>\n Aries<\/strong>\u00a0and its ruling planet Mars, correspond with the quest to develop courage — not fearlessness, but the conscious choice to act in spite of fear — some call this the “Warrior Energy\u201d.<\/p>\n One of the many ways we can demonstrate courage is to allow ourselves to be in the condition of “not knowing” or “beginners mind”; at these times, we are more present, and creative potential is heightened.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0Where could I bring a \u201cbeginner\u2019s mind\u201d to bear?\u00a0Where do I need to let go of needing to know everything before I begin?<\/p>\n New Moon in <\/span>Aries <\/span><\/strong>aligns with Chiron (the Wounded Healer)<\/span><\/em>;\u00a0this\u00a0presents an opportunity to share our individual approach toward gentler leadership, and inspire others to engage in a healing process around\u00a0the masculine “yang” energy —\u00a0to do some healing around…<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n ALREADY A MEMBER? 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Get the whole Forecast with all the New Moon questions — as well as other awesome and exclusive content — become a site member<\/a> (still, for the price of a cappuccino!) \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n *** …physical, sexual, and spiritual wounds, allowing ourselves to be human while on our path to wholeness and a larger, more purposeful life.<\/p>\n We may feel more sensitive and insecure about what we identity with, and around our ability to be assertive, this gives us the opportunity to give ourselves some compassion, acceptance, and nurturing in the face of our sensitivities and limitations.<\/p>\n We are being invited to forgive ourselves for our own “humanness” and open our hearts.\u00a0Indeed, we are invited to embrace all of who we are (including our physical and emotional body), if we are to fully function in this world — and if we are to create a world that supports all living things equally.\u00a0Our assertiveness and leadership abilities are an important part of who we are — if we have been\u00a0suppressing them,\u00a0or denying that we have them, this would be a great time to stop \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong> In what ways could I be more conscious of my own personal healing journey? Could I give myself permission to be fully human? To be insecure? To be sensitive? To be vulnerable? How could a shift in perspective around leadership serve me at this time? What gifts might a “sensitive leader” or an “unusual hero” be able to bring to us all at this time?<\/p>\n There is no shame in being different, insecure, or sensitive. Who says we can’t be assertive and kind — not just with the people we love, but publicly as well? What if the term “sensitive leader” meant “strong leader”? What if only an “unusual hero” could bear unusual gifts?<\/p>\n Chiron in\u00a0Aries<\/strong> is all about our journey towards a healthy sense of identity, independence, and willpower; as we travel this path, we bring progressively more and more respect to ourselves and others. We are urged to become wise, peaceful warriors, who “stand watch” over the well-being of all concerned.<\/p>\n Questions you can ask yourself here<\/strong>: What is the next step toward becoming an increasingly healthy, strong, curious and flexible person? One who is not afraid to pursue personal goals and desires, no matter how different one’s method is from traditional approaches? One who speaks up for what needs healing in our society around the traditional masculine?<\/p>\n What role does anger or domination play in the traditional masculine? How do I experience those\u00a0traits\u00a0within me? Outside of me? And when? What if, as an experiment in freedom, I let go of my resistance towards them? Even their unhealthy expressions? Just for a single brief moment, right now?<\/p>\n The New Moon\/Chiron alignment in Aries<\/strong> squares the Moon Nodes in\u00a0Cancer\/Capricorn<\/strong><\/em>.<\/strong>\u00a0Squares mark turning points — and this one is a turning point in our collective healing journey, where we must find a balance between inner and outer focus \u2014 taking Aries into account, we can see that we are being invited to actively and courageously heal our inner masculine.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong> What does assertiveness look like when it comes from courage and passion, rather than fear? How might we use our masculine energies in a healthy and holistic way?<\/p>\n What are some resolutions I could make toward inner healing? Toward wholeness? What would be a good first step toward one of those resolutions? How might accepting my current relationship to my masculine side support me on that journey?<\/p>\n In order to get to a place of greater productivity on an individual and collective level, one where we truly feel self-responsible and capable, we need to first recognize our limitations, and then acknowledge our unique passions and different styles of leadership.<\/p>\n We are experiencing two quite different needs, pulling us in different directions: On the one hand, we want to enjoy our worldly accomplishments, while feeling safely rooted and connected emotionally; on the other, we are asked to heal our insecurities and childhood wounds around identity, independence, and assertion \u2014 and to find a holistic way to actively engage in that journey.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong> What does holistic leadership mean to me? Where might I locate this energy within me? If I found it, what might I do with it? What small (or large) steps could I take to fully accept and embrace myself and others? How might compassion play an important role on this healing journey?<\/p>\n During this time of change, self-care is definitely worth our attention\u2026 Make sure you get plenty of rest, affection, water and healthy nutritious foods \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Mars is the ruler of\u00a0Aries<\/strong>; it’s currently in\u00a0Capricorn<\/strong>, aligning with Pluto & Jupiter in Capricorn<\/strong>.<\/em> We may feel impatient (or even obsessive) right now about our career goals, or social economic future. Suppressed desires surface; we will need to take action on them, one way or another. Survival urges could be strong at this time, especially when it comes to our long-term goals and our public image, or anything we think we have no control over.<\/p>\n Ask yourself<\/strong>: Could I acknowledge feeling out of control? Could I allow myself to feel it, as much as it’s actually there in this now moment (without going off to look for it, or creating any extra)? Could I welcome or acknowledge wanting to be in control? Could I welcome or at least acknowledge how personal this feels? Could I simply decide to set it all free — to simply let it go — just for right now, and just as best as I can?<\/p>\n On an individual level, we might put a lot of pressure on ourselves right now; collectively, this could\u00a0potentially\u00a0add up to intensified fears and tendencies towards a negative or pessimistic outlook on life.<\/p>\n As best as you can, focus on yourself — be appropriately cautious and self-responsible, and stay very present and grounded in reality. Most of the time, almost 100% of the time, nothing is wrong. Fear, most of the time, only exists in the mind. We either imagine the worst case scenario, or we remember something that we would rather not experience again, and we worry, in the hopes that worrying will make it feel like we are doing something to prevent the “bad future” we just made up.<\/p>\n Again:\u00a0fears that stem from the past or an imaginary future are not real — they are not grounded in reality or the present moment.\u00a0“Sailor” Bob Adamson put it well in the title of his book: “What’s wrong with right now unless you think about it?”<\/p>\n Check to see:<\/strong> what is real in this now moment? What is true? What if I didn’t imagine the worst? What if I allowed the past to be the past? What is actually so, right now? What does the “now moment” require of me?\u00a0What “perfectly predictable” future would emerge from who I am being in this very instant of time?\u00a0What do I want to create? What if a new era is about to begin? \u00a0What would that call on me to be? To become?<\/p>\n Trust plays a big part in all of this: trust in our own capacity to take care of ourselves and make smart decisions; trust in our higher Selves to guide us and stir us in the direction that is in our best and highest interest at this time, and that accelerates our journey along our own evolutionary path; trust in the life force, or simply life itself, to do what is required to bring balance back to the planet and its inhabitants.<\/p>\n So how can we step into a place of trust?<\/p>\n Saturn, the ruler of Capricorn<\/strong>, moves into Aquarius<\/strong><\/em> on March 21st,<\/strong> only three days before the New Moon becomes exact.\u00a0We now feel a greater need for a “cause” — let’s hope it’s a good one, that benefits most of humanity \ud83d\ude42 This could also teach us that there is freedom and liberation in abiding by particular rules — but it’s best to avoid rigid thinking.<\/p>\n If you want to know how Saturn’s journey in Aquarius<\/strong><\/em> will impact you personally over the next three month<\/strong>, and then from Dec. 2020 – March 2023<\/strong>, feel free to join us for the next Forecasting Forum on April 6th<\/strong>, click here for more info or to register<\/a><\/p>\n I also have an article on the subject available on my website — an excerpt is available for the general public, the whole article is only available for my Members — and to become a Member of my online community and get that entire article, lots of exclusive information, and a ton of other discounts and benefits, click here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Alright… let’s turn our attention back to this\u00a0New Moon\u00a0and\u00a0sum it all up:<\/strong><\/p>\n Shifts are happening everywhere. It’s time to develop some courage and awareness, so\u00a0ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0Where do I want to step up? What if I were the master of my destiny\u00a0and\u00a0could keep my heart and mind open, right here, right now? If that were so, where would I choose to go next?<\/p>\n What might open up if, once a day for the next 28 days, I tuned into myself and simply listened to the higher vibrations of my being?<\/p>\n The highest expression of the\u00a0Aries\u00a0energy is expressed when we lead others by example and inspiration — they follow because they see our courage, our enthusiasm for life, and want to be a part of that.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0What if dared to lead responsibly and with integrity? What if I were the one who inspires others? Teaches compassion? Connection to the divine? What single, simple action step would I take right now in support of someone’s healing process, if that were true?<\/p>\n As best as you can, be patient and brave — listen to your inner voice and bring your unique, passionate, human Self to the world. Remember that each of us makes this journey in our own way, in our own time, so focus on yourself —\u00a0your\u00a0path,\u00a0your\u00a0truth — rather than on what lies beyond your control.<\/p>\n This New Moon also becomes exact a little over 4 days after the Spring Equinox (feel free to read more on that subject in my weekly Forecast March 16 – 22nd). Spring is not just for “spring-cleaning” our dwelling, it’s an excellent time to “cleanse” on all levels, so\u00a0ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0What changes have already been in the back of my mind for weeks now? What first step looks inviting?<\/p>\n Remember, the ultimate goal of this New Moon is to tap into our inner Warrior \u2014 the mature, protective Warrior, rather than the shadow warrior who exploits and destroys — courageous, rather than combative, assertive, rather than aggressive, human, rather than “would-be superhero”.<\/p>\n To learn more about this month’s New Moon, please click here to watch my video.<\/a> The New Moon is also the best time to\u00a0set some intentions\u00a0for this month’s Moon cycle<\/strong> — this process is especially powerful with the\u00a0New Moon in\u00a0Aries\u00a0— and as always, is\u00a0best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact \u00a0(and definitely\u00a0not\u00a0during a\u00a0Moon void of course<\/a>)<\/p>\n So this month,<\/strong> we have almost 46 hours to set intentions:\u00a0between 5:28am on March 24th <\/strong>and 3:16am on March 26th<\/strong>\u00a0(as always, all times are EDT).\u00a0For more info on setting New Moon Intentions click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n If you live in a timezone other than EDT<\/strong> (US East Coast-time), I recommend you join my Facebook Fan-page<\/a> or<\/em> follow me on twitter<\/a> as I post reminders on March 24th, <\/strong>and 25th<\/strong> throughout the day, and on March 26th<\/strong> in the early morning, to let you know when it is the most potent time to set your intentions \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Early on March 24th, at 5:28am EDT, the Moon aligns with the Sun in 4 degrees of Aries. 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\nDo you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 2-6 degrees of either\u00a0Aries, Libra, Capricorn\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Cancer<\/strong>? If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in\u00a0Leo\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Cancer<\/strong>\u00a0(the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).<\/em><\/p>\n