Working with the New Moon in Aries 17th April 2026 11.51 BST

This is the first Moon of the 2026-7 Lunar Year and we begin our self knowledge and inner workings with the Lunar Zodiac here.

The New Moon is the time for fresh starts and planning.

This year take a good look at your life and future goals. Here are a few examples of questions to ask yourself to get started.

• Do you have any goals and are you purposefully working towards them?

• Where do you want to be in 1/5/10 years time?

• What do you want to change or improve in your life?

• Are you happy with your life, what would make you happier and more fulfilled?

• Are there any dreams you've tucked away because of circumstances or other people's opinions that you could revive and start working on?

Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac, and is the House of Identity - I AM, the sign of the Pioneer, taking action and your Inner Warrior. It comes around the Spring Equinox which is the time of fresh growth and new energy. It is a primal moving force.

When the New Moon is in Aries put your Focus on learning, planning, self discovery, pioneering and taking action.

• Face your fears - find your Inner Warrior

• Start planning, choose your goals for the year and plan the steps you need to take through the year to get there

• Change current plans if necessary

• Start looking at how to acquire any new skills you need to help you achieve your goals

• Be brave, take aligned action, be bold

The Tarot card that signifies Aries is the Emperor. He has an empire because he believed in himself and took the aligned actions and decisions he needed to, and fought for what he wanted.

Take his example as your guide to achieving the success you want.