On the same day that Mercury is quincunx with Mars, January 21, 2023, there will be a New Moon in Aquarius. Therefore, in order to put brilliant ideas into action, the New Moon of January 2023 will require patience and foresight.
This New Moon is in alignment with stars that act like Mercury quincunx Mars. The same is true for the stars that align with Mercury and Mars. This is an incredible example of synchronicity, but unfortunately, it also raises the possibility of hasty thinking leading to rash behavior.
New Moon Astrology
The New Moon will take place at 01°32′ Aquarius. It has aspects with both Jupiter (in sextile) and Pluto (conjunct). However, this only has a moderate impact due to the fact that the aspect orbs are somewhat far away.
The influence of Mercury quincunx Mars is significantly more profound. This is reinforced by the fixed stars in the first degree of Aquarius which are strikingly similar to Mercury quincunx Mars.
The Sun and the Moon being in conjunction denotes the completion of one cycle and the beginning of another one lasting 28 days.
It provides a jolt of vitality and re-energizes our initiative. On the other hand, it helps maintain a healthy emotional balance, one that is neither overly irrational nor overly analytical.
Therefore, the New Moon in Aquarius in 2023 is an excellent time for beginning something new, shaking things up, or making a clean slate of things to accomplish.
When you are looking for new and inventive ways to move forward, you can also challenge old routines, behaviors, and beliefs that you have.
New Moon Constellations
Aquarius is where the New Moon will occur in January 2023. However, it lies between the constellations of Sagittarius and Capricorn. There is a mismatch between the signs and the constellations.
Over the past 2000 years, the constellations have shifted almost 30° from the signs due to the precession of the equinoxes.
The constellations Sagittae the Arrow, and Cygnus, also known as the Northern Cross, are the ones that are closest to one another in terms of longitudinal degree.
When compared to Beta Cygni, the influence of Beta Sagittae on the New Moon of January 2023 is significantly stronger. This is due to the fact that both the Sun and the Moon have already passed the constellation Beta Sagitta.
Sagitta the Arrow
It is said that the constellation Sagitta the Arrow gives a keen mind along with the ability for abstract thought, the ability to teach or write, irritability, jealousy, the danger of hostility and bodily harm.
Alpha and Beta Saggitae tend to give a sharp wit and a great deal of intellectual energy, along with a tendency to be argumentative and stubborn. When it occurs at significant places in a New or Full Moon chart, things will be rather violent.
New Moon Aspects
Your thinking will speed up and your ability to communicate will improve thanks to Mercury quincunx Mars. You may be surprised by the number of brilliant ideas that come to you out of nowhere, and you will be eager to put them into action.
You might also be excited to talk about your thoughts with anyone who is willing to hear them out. This New Moon has the potential to be very fruitful, particularly for endeavors that require intelligence, creativity, manual dexterity, and the ability to persuade others.
However, traits such as impatience, competitiveness, and outspokenness increase the likelihood of arguments, conflicts, and crises. The fact that you have a sharp tongue and a quick temper could also bring you fierce competition, public scandal, and increased notoriety.
The tendency to think quickly, become angry, and speak hastily all contribute to an increased risk of getting into an argument. Rude behavior and mental cruelty now have karmic repercussions to deal with.
It is essential to settle on one course of action and remain committed to it. You might be concerned about finishing everything on time, taking on too much, or putting in too much effort.
Accidents, cuts, and burns are some of the potential outcomes that can result from acting rashly and rushing through tasks. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to take breaks at regular intervals and make an effort to relax.
Before making significant choices, it is important to take some time to pause, reflect, and consider the perspectives of others. Your success will be directly correlated to your level of patience, forethought, and well-informed opinions.
Mars is currently in conjunction with fixed star Ain at 08°47′ Gemini. People under this influence tend to be abrupt, aggressive, and courageous, but they struggle to concentrate.
This star is connected to unexpected occurrences, acts of violence and ferocity, accidents resulting in head injuries, and contradictions in fortune.
Synchronicity
Mars and then Mercury are both going to be retrograde during this time, and they will both stop at the 8th degree of Gemini and Capricorn. This makes for a particularly interesting time period. This is a synchronicity.
More synchronicity comes from the stars aligning with Mercury and Mars. In the same way that Mercury quincunxes Mars, these stars bring about erratic thought patterns, acts of violence, and accidents.
In the same way that Mercury quincunxes Mars, the arrow constellation is associated with irritability as well as the risk of hostility and bodily harm.
Spiritual Meaning of the New Moon January 2023
Mercury and Mars are the planets that will have the most impact on the Aquarius New Moon. This mentally combative influence is caused by a planetary aspect and fixed stars that align with Mercury, Mars, and the New Moon.
Mercury quincunx Mars is at its brightest just eight hours before the New Moon. Since Mercury went direct on January 18, this aspect remains in a one-degree orb from January 14 to 23.
Therefore, the energy of this aspect is taken on by the New Moon on January 21, which amplifies it and extends its influence for another four weeks after that.
The amazing similarity of the fixed stars with Mercury in quincunx to Mars is a fantastic example of synchronicity at work. But at the same time, this further amplifies the risks that intellectual debate will quickly escalate into fierce disagreement, insults, threats, and impulsive acts of hostility.
The astrology of the New Moon indicates that there will be violent acts, severe weather, and attacks.
In conclusion, keep in mind the importance of taking your time, being open to receiving feedback, and exercising caution before making significant life choices.
Your success will be directly correlated to your level of patience, level of forethought, and level of development of well-informed opinions.
The effects of the New Moon that occurred on January 21 will continue to be felt for the subsequent four weeks, until the New Moon that occurs on February 20.
The waxing moon phase, which lasts for two weeks and begins on January 21 and ends on February 5 when the Full Moon occurs, is the best time to begin new endeavors.
Full Moon Times and Dates
New York – January 21, 3:53 p.m.
Quebec – January 21, 2:53 p.m.
London – January 21, 8:53 p.m.
Paris – January 21, 9:53 p.m.
Brussels – January 21, 10:53 p.m.
Sydney – January 22, 7:53 a.m.
Helen is the founder of Spiritualify.org where she covers all things astrology — from horoscopes and zodiac guides to retrograde alerts and moon updates. She also writes about other mystical lifestyle topics, such as numerology, crystal healing, tarot, dream interpretation, and more.
