January 2009 new moon astrology: Aquarius

January 26, 8:20 AMAstrology ExaminerMaria Barron

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Aquarius, the water bearer, is an air sign

The moon is the emotional and ever-changing feminine symbol of the zodiac, going through her phases each month to mark our days. The sun moves only one zodiac sign each month, while the moon makes a full circuit of all 12 signs in the same amount of time. Each lunar cycle begins when the moon reaches the same degree in space as the sun. During that conjunction, we Earthlings can’t see the sun’s light reflecting from the lunar surface, and so there is no visible moon. This is the lunation, our new moon.

The days surrounding each monthly lunation are traditionally a time for new beginnings, a “seed-planting” time in the cycle of the moon - a cycle that reaches a swift, symbolic harvest a couple of weeks later when the moon is halfway around the sky and full. In astrological symbolism, the conjunction of Father Sun and Mother Moon at the time of the new moon poetically suggests conception, the early, invisible creation process that grows to fruition with the proper care.

The seeds planted in tune with the new moon’s influence will, of course, need to mature in their own time, and the results won’t necessarily show at the very next full moon! But if you want your hair to grow long quickly, traditional wisdom suggests that you get a trim at the time of a new moon. If you would rather have it grow more slowly, get it cut when the moon is full.

A new moon affects everyone pretty much the same way, except that moon-ruled Cancer natives are likely to feel more yearning at each new moon and more emotional or dramatic with each full moon than any other sign. The influence of each new moon can be felt for two to three days before the exact lunation and for two to three days afterward. The kind of influence each lunation will have depends upon the sign it occurs in, which will be the same sign each month as the one the sun is in.

Today’s new moon is in Aquarius and also marks the start of the Chinese New Year, the year of the Ox.

This is a favorable period for renewing old friendships or making new ones, as well as for initiating plans for action in groups you are involved in or that you would like to join and through which you can apply your high ideals to help others in your community. Take a new look at changes too long postponed. Now may be the time to make them. It’s also a good time to apply for honors and recognition of your achievements. Study in the sciences may come easier to you now, so don’t be afraid to try to tackle intricate subject matter. Inventiveness is highly favored, so consider unconventional solutions to stubborn problems.