Today’s new moon in Aquarius is exact at 3:52 pm EST. It’s the first new moon in the calendar year of 2023, and many people are excited about this event. On a spiritual/metaphysical level, new moons represent new beginnings. As such, a great way to work with the energies of the new moon cycle, which lasts for 2 weeks, is to start new projects or to add something new to a project you are already working on.

It also helps to look at the sign that the moon is in. For this new moon in Aquarius, think about what Western astrology has to say about the zodiac sign of Aquarius.

Generally speaking, the Aquarius archetype is known for unique, original ideas and for independent thinking. As a fixed sign, Aquarius is not swayed by others opinions but rather stays true to their own beliefs, even if it means rejecting the norms of society. Because Aquarius respects the rights of each individual person, it is a sign that is often associated with being a humanitarian.

With this new moon in Aquarius, think about who you are as a unique individual. Make sure that anything you initiate during this new moon cycle expresses who you are. Being authentic right now is more important than trying to please the crowd.

By the same token, respect the individuality of all the people you come in contact with. Individuality is not just your right—it’s everyone’s right. With this mindset, It’s possible to resolve differences in cases where you don’t agree or to advocate for equality.