The Aries New Moon on April 17th, 2026 arrives like a spark in the dark—bold, initiating, and unapologetically alive!
This is not a quiet, reflective lunation. It’s a call to action. A moment where the universe hands you a match and whispers: “What will you ignite?”
New moons mark beginnings—but in Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, this energy is amplified.
Spiritually, this lunation represents:
A rebirth of identity.
A chance to reclaim your independence.
The courage to start before you feel ready.
Aries doesn’t wait for permission. It acts, trusts, and learns along the way. This new moon asks you to shed hesitation, fear, and overthinking—and step into your raw, authentic self.
It’s about aligning with your inner fire and trusting your intuition and instincts again.
Understanding Aries Energy
Aries is pure life force. It’s instinct, drive, and passion. Aries emerges and it says: “I am.”
Element: Fire
Modality: Cardinal (initiating, leading)
Ruling Planet: Mars
Mars governs:
Action
Desire
Assertiveness
Physical energy
Under this new moon, Mars energy fuels you to take decisive action, stand up for yourself, go after what you want without apology.
This is a powerful time to begin something new (even if it’s messy), reconnect with your desires and take bold, independent action.
You might find it useful to ask yourself: “If fear wasn’t in the way, what would I start right now?”
This new moon is all about leaning into the fire energy with intention!
Start before you're ready — imperfect action.
Follow your instincts — Aries energy is intuitive and fast.
Move your body — gentle movement helps channel this fiery surge.
Set bold intentions — think courage, not comfort.
Say yes to yourself — prioritize your needs and desires!
It’s good to remember however, that Aries energy can burn bright—but also burn out, or burn you out if unchecked.
Don’t act impulsively without awareness.
Avoid ego-driven decisions or unnecessary conflict.
Don’t start everything at once — focus your fire!
Don’t ignore your body’s limits.
Below are some journal prompts you might find useful. It’s important to remember to journal with kindness, compassion and curiosity, not self judgement or criticism.
What am I being called to begin right now?
Where in my life have I been holding back—and why?
What does courage look like for me at this moment?
If I trusted myself fully, what would I do next?
What fears are ready to be released?
What fuels my passion—and how can I honour it more?
A Simple Aries New Moon Ritual
You’ll need:
A candle (red or orange to represent this fiery energy).
A piece of paper.
A pen.
Steps:
Sit somewhere quiet. Light your candle and take a few deep breaths to ground yourself.
Think about what you want to begin. Not fix—begin.
Write it down.
On your paper, write 1–3 bold intentions. Phrase them as if they’re already unfolding.
Speak them aloud - Aries energy responds to action and voice. Say your intentions with confidence!
Seal with fire- safely burn the paper, symbolising activation through fire.
Immediately after the ritual, do one small thing that aligns with your intention. Just one small thing.
This Aries New Moon isn’t about waiting for the “right time.”
It is the right time, right now!
You don’t need all the answers.
You don’t need perfection.
You just need the willingness to begin.
Trust your fire…
Interested in Lunar Living?
Why not join Women Gather?
Through ritual, reflection, rest, movement, sharing and sisterhood, we explore different themes each month and each moon at our gatherings.
Beneath the light of each full moon, we gather and are guided by ourselves and each other through the spiral path — birth and becoming, release and renewal - to connect, reflect, and celebrate the changing energies that shape our inner and outer worlds.
13 Moons offers a supportive, sacred space for growth, creativity, and community. Deepen your relationship with yourself, with nature, and with the wisdom of the divine feminine within.
Each gathering you will be provided with information sheets, journal prompts and much more.
Create a scrapbook, journal or Grimoire, or add to one that you already have.
Your guide for this course is Studio Owner, Karine.
Karine is truly passionate about seasonal / cyclical living and women’s wellbeing, having multiple specialist trainings including Women’s Circle Facilitator Training and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Yoga.
Women Gather takes on the values of Yoga Borne – compassion, connection and community, and we gather in the serene sanctuary of Yoga Borne, in the heart of Stirchley Village.
The gatherings are offered both in person and online (live via Zoom), around the full moons.
Our next gathering is May, and there is just 1 in studio space remaining.
Full information and booking here.
