First Quarter Moon in Aries ☽ Jan 17, 2024

artist: Linda James

Wednesday, Jan 17 ☽ 9:52 pm CDT

The thoughtful Sun in Capricorn squares the insatiable moon in Aries. Moonrise at noon, peak at dusk, moonset at midnight in all time zones. First quarter moons function as an important meeting point in preparation for the full moon. This quarter moon follows the New Moon in Capricorn. Get ready for a Full Moon in Leo on Jan 25.

In the body, Aries rules the muscles and Capricorn the bones. In the zodiac, Capricorn also serves a foundational purpose. This archetype rules career, structure, and long-term plans. Hot-blooded Aries, on the other hand, just wants to be, fuck, do, run. He is impatient, impulsive, forever restless. Aries has no plan or structure whatsoever.

When channeled correctly, Aries is pure magic. At this quarter moon, we take fiery inhales and come back to life. This primordial fire is what we encounter now as we plan for the future with diligent Capricorn.

Astrological events in Aries (the first sign in the zodiac) signal that we are ready for something entirely new. Moon phases in Aries breathe life into whatever excites us most, whatever makes us feel incredibly alive.

There is considerable tension between Aries and Capricorn, as is true for all constellations which square one another. Individuals who embody this particular square must wrestle with the highly sexual nature of Aries and the highly practical nature of Capricorn. At best they can absolutely coexist, with the kindling of Capricorn feeding the fire of Aries. The trick is not to get burned in the flames, to keep the mind clear enough to see when a situation is exceedingly dangerous rather than just fun.

Be like Capricorn and keep your wits about you. Aries will only encourage you to jump and jump quickly. Look first. Look long and hard! It’s time to shake off the crust of 2023 and leap forward with fresh flaming eyes <3

Heads up: this moon phase will square not just the sun but also Pluto in Capricorn, adding layers of deep emotion and complexity. This one is not for the faint of heart. Take precautions against stress and headaches. Prepare for intensity.

Power up with Aries Yoga. Focus on the solar plexus chakra in meditation. To find your personal moon sign, click here.