Aquarius New Moon: Radical Transformation
- Vanja Banks
- Jan 29
- 6 min read
The Sun and Moon meet at 9 degrees Aquarius on January 29 at 4:36am PST/7:36am EST, offering an invitation to embrace individuality, innovate, and plant seeds for collective transformation. Represented by the Water Bearer, Aquarius is an air sign that pours forth the wisdom of creation to encourage humanity towards a better future. This lunation encourages us to break free from limitations, embrace our unique purpose, and imagine a brighter future for ourselves and the world.
This New Moon is infused with dynamic energy from key astrological alignments, including Mercury and Pluto in Aquarius, Venus entering her pre-retrograde shadow, a harmonious trine between Uranus and the South Node, and a conjunction of Venus, Saturn, Neptune, and the North Node in Pisces. Together, these cosmic influences create a powerful moment for emotional healing, creative expansion, and stepping into the unknown with faith. After several recent lunations with difficult aspects, this New Moon is a needed respite.
Aquarius, ruled by both Saturn and Uranus, carries the dual power of structure and rebellion. Saturn provides the grounding needed to build lasting change, while Uranus inspires radical shifts and fresh perspectives. This balance reminds us that innovation often requires honoring the lessons of the past while fearlessly breaking free from outdated systems.
The Water Bearer teaches that our individuality is not separate from the collective—it is what enriches and uplifts it. During this New Moon, reflect on how your authenticity can serve not just your own growth but also the greater good. This energy is all about embracing your kind of weird - it's about breaking free from thought patterns and limitations that get in the way of you shining your unique light in service of those around you. This energy wants you to be rebellious and revolutionary in relation to yourdelf - helping you break free from any box you've put yourself in.
As the Sun and Moon meet with Pluto and Mercury in Aquarius, the theme of consciousness and transformation is brought to the forefront. What thought patterns and systems limit your freedom and authenticity? This lunation also signals the Lunar New Year - the year of the snake, symbolic of transformation and Scorpio energy (ruled by Pluto). While Plutonic/Scorpionic energy can be quite intense, Aquarius helps us stay objective and detached, trusting that any shedding happening right now is for our collective greatest good. On the other hand, you might find yourself overthinking or living in your head too much. In this case - it's time to call yourself back to your heart.
Venus Pre-Retrograde
On January 28, just a day before the New Moon, Venus enters her pre-retrograde shadow at 24° Pisces. This is the degree at which Venus will station direct in April, after her 40 days retrograde journey (starting on March 1st). This means that it’s a good time to pay attention to what is coming up for you with respect to themes of love, self-worth, and creative expression.