New Moon in Aries: A Blank Canvas for a Powerful New Beginning with Mano Matthews

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New Moon in Aries on April 17, 2026

On an astrological level, the New Year always begins in Aries, as Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and represents new beginnings, fresh starts, and the pioneering spirit of “I Am.” This is felt even more strongly on a New Moon in Aries, because the New Moon itself symbolizes planting seeds and starting new cycles.

At this time, there will be more orbiting planets in Aries than we have seen in quite some time, ten in total, including several dwarf planets. This makes the energy especially powerful, amplifying momentum and forward movement. The power of the Year of the Fire Horse is now moving full steam ahead.

It may feel at times as if an avalanche of energy is descending upon us. However, the good news is that although Aries is often known as the god of war, this particular New Moon offers something very special, a complete blank canvas for the first time in a long while. We now have the opportunity to fill that canvas with almost anything we choose. Love and peace would certainly be a beautiful place to begin.

Starting on the 16th, just before the New Moon on the 17th, it would be wise to come into a place of inner peace. Try to release anger, resentment, or any lingering feelings of hurt. Forgiveness, not necessarily forgetting or condoning, allows you to let go of the emotional weight you may have been carrying. Let go of feelings of victimhood or self-doubt. Shake off any sense of not feeling good enough. When you release these heavier emotions, you will feel stronger and more empowered.

Then, on the New Moon itself, April 17th, set your intentions clearly. You may find that things begin to manifest more quickly than expected. By letting go of negativity beforehand, you free your energy to attract what is truly aligned with your highest good.

On a higher level, Aries represents sovereignty, independence, self-sufficiency, courage, bravery, and the spirit of the pioneer. Aries encourages us to take healthy risks and to reconnect with the physical feeling of being awake, vibrant, and alive. It is very much the “I AM” energy. While Aries can express aggression on a lower level through Mars, on a higher level it acts as a powerful expression of divine will and purposeful action.

Uranus will also be influencing Taurus from April 6 through April 26, bringing attention to earth changes, agriculture, banking, and financial systems. With Uranus squaring Mars and forming connections with Gemini, creating a T-square, there may be significant developments affecting Washington, D.C. during this period. When Uranus enters Gemini around April 25th or 26th, it symbolizes a rewiring of the mind and how we process information. Some may feel moments of mental overload, so maintaining inner calm and focus will be important.

Because so much energy is active at this time, it is wise to conserve your energy and focus on your own personal evolution rather than becoming overwhelmed by external noise.

Uranus will remain in Gemini until 2033, bringing major developments in communication, information exchange, and artificial intelligence. With Neptune also influencing this cycle, we may begin to see situations in the United States and around the world from very different perspectives than before.