New Moon in Aquarius - February 2, 2011

The New Moon on February 2-3 2011 is at 13 degrees Aquarius. It is sandwiched between Ceres and Mars. The dwarf planet Ceres represents mother nature, growth, grain crops, grieving and the bond between mother and child. She is the growth of a seed into maturity, and then it`s separation and preparation for re-birth. This might mean the cycle of human life; from a seed - to a baby - to a maiden - to a mother; or that of agriculture and grain in particular. She is a symbol for separation and dying, and the mourning and grieving that goes with it, but she is also the energy that is with us as we prepare for re-birth, a new beginning or a re-generation. The earliest civilizations believed that the human soul went through a cycle of death and rebirth just like corn does. Her myth is one of many concerning the death and re-birth of vegetation, and it exists to encourage us to believe that human life does not end in death.

Mars is the push that gets us out of bed in the morning, our drive and desire nature, and our active energy. When we are "acting out" our Mars, we are assertive, directed, forthright, and adventurous. Mars is the animal nature of man. On the negative side, we can be impulsive, rash, impatient, aggressive, and forceful. Ceres and Mars are two different modes of operation. Mars is courageous, brash and selfish, but it is not really about possession. It just wants to win for winnings sake and because he enjoys the fight. It can easily dispose of it’s winnings and go onto the next project forgetting it even happened. Ceres on the other hand IS just as possessive as her son-in-law Pluto. If she doesn’t get what she wants, her grief is so profound that she is very likely to wreak havoc in her revenge. Again a trait similar to Pluto. If we were to make a choice for an easy life, I think we wouldn’t want Ceres too loose. This lady will hold that grudge forever. The only thing is that Mars will not back down till he wins. Its a catch 22 situation.

So this is a fight for who gets the baby. The baby could be a creative project, a relationship or literally a child. There is some really daring energy to play with here. It might be just the right time to get the guts to do something crazy for the sake of what is good. Mars is ramping up the Moon’s passions after all. The air is ripe for fools to throw themselves off the cliff. The overall message from this Moon seems to be to pick the right moment and hold back from doing anything foolish and impulsive. The temptation to not look before you leap will be great however. Whatever “babies” we are gestating in our mind now, it might be safer to keep them under wraps until this bi-polar period is over. But if you really can’t help yourself, just be prepared for a game of Russian roulette.