6 Mystical Practices To Unlock The Supercharged Power Of The Aries New Moon

Refresh, renew, release! The March 27 Aries new moon is a cosmic spring awakening and a fertile time for planting seeds of intention.

On Monday, March 27, 2017, the new moon in fiery, passionate Aries restarts the lunar clock and refreshes the worldwide perspective on, well, pretty much everything. Time to leave the past in the past! Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, known for being daring and impulsive. This is one of the best times of the year for starting a new solo project or striking out on an independent path.

No compromises—just go for what you really want and watch it come to a flourish six months from now at the corresponding full moon in Aries. Ready to achieve a real milestone? Any efforts that get initiated this week are sure to blossom by the fall.

Aries puts our focus on fresh starts, creative opportunities and new beginnings. This is one of the most fertile times of the year for planting seeds. How fitting is it that Aries season and the Spring Equinox coincide on the same day each year!

Ruled by red-hot Mars, Aries energy fires up our most heartfelt passions and gives us the courage to compete, even fight for our wildest dreams. Aries is symbolized by the stubborn, yet persistent Ram, so this new moon is an opportunity to truly grab life by the horns and fearlessly venture into the unknown.

Warning: This year the Aries new moon comes alongside a whopping FOUR planets in Aries: innovator Uranus, manic Mercury, decadent Venus and the bold, ego-driven Sun. We all might feel a strong desire to tear down parts of our life as we know it and rebuild from the ground up. Talk about fresh starts!

And with love planet Venus in retrograde (backward) motion in Aries, it's all about realigning passion and purpose with your personality. If something feels out of whack, it could be time to sever ties for good. And if not, rash Uranus might have us power through anyway with a big cleanup job!

But back to the Aries new moon: Expect the unexpected and things might just start to happen REALLY fast! And with Venus retrograde, we might also need to use a little extra caution, especially when it comes to love, or irreversible things like getting tattoos, and even our fashion choices.

Be honest: What pisses you off to no end? Anger in and of itself is not a negative—it’s how we use it (constructively or destructively) that determines everything. The new moon in Aries calls forth our inner warriors. The things that make us fume are often the pointers to our passions. (Try our Aries new moon ritual to help channel your rage into productivity.) The Aries new moon could even awaken our slumbering activism. Founding feminist Gloria Steinem is born under the sign of the Ram, as was civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.

When was the last time you felt genuine excitement or joy about something? The Aries new moon prompts us to awaken that molecule-swirling, spine-tingling feeling. Let the hot blood pump through your veins, springing you into action. As it turns out, passion is an essential element of living a fulfilled life, and the Aries new moon serves up a healthy reminder of just that. As we’ve heard it said, emotions are E-motion—energy in motion. When we can FEEL something, we can move it. So let joy and passion help you get unstuck. For a treatise on this, we like Danielle LaPorte’s post on the difference between happiness and joy.

Daring, in-your-face Aries is the zodiac’s superstar, so it’s no surprise that self-professed “Fame Monster” Lady Gaga was born this way. She’s in good company: Diana Ross, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Mariah Carey are also Aries divas. Given that surveys show that people are more afraid of public humiliation than they are of death itself, we have to give these spotlight stealers a few extra props, no matter how we feel about their musical prowess. Under the lunar spell of the Aries new moon, we could all tear a sequined swatch from their repertoires.

With all the daring Aries energy swirling around, there’s bound to be a good deal of stress that accompanies it. Hello, migraines—ouch! As the "head" of the zodiac, Aries rules the cranium and this new moon turns our healing focus there. 101 tip: Dehydration is often a major cause of headaches. Keep a pitcher of filtered H2O (with decadent slices of lemon or cucumber perhaps?) close at hand. Refill your glass regularly while you plan your world takeover.

Go for a scalp massage or a rubdown of your neck and shoulders, which are often the cause of cranial agony. You could also try this home reflexology remedy: use one thumb to rub the fleshy part of your hand between your forefinger and thumb, and be sure to read these self-care strategies for Aries season too.

Want to get a little more ethereal? Nurture your noggin with a ritual that balances your crown chakra energy. This will ensure that you don’t fall prey to tension headaches—or ego trips— both signs of a crown chakra gone awry. You can also try these yoga poses tailored specifically to egocentric Aries season, or chill out with this guided meditation to harness your courage.