The new moon on February 11, 2021 is significant as there is a stellium of planets in the sign of Aquarius. We have the Sun and Moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn all in Aquarius! Wow! Mercury is in retrograde at this time until February 20th, which also adds some interesting energy to the mix.
I decided to pull some tarot cards to delve into these energies a little bit more to gain some collective insights on this planetary event to relay some of the message that I received to you. I do want to state here that this is my own style of intuitive reading for this planetary occurrence, and I am by no means an astrologist!
We will start with the sun and the new moon. The cards associated with the sun and moon’s placement for this new moon, is the seven of swords. When I look at these cards, I received the message of many of you wanting to move forward with unbridled enthusiasm. Yes, that is the exact term that I was given LOL! Collectively, with all the events that have occurred we are feeling the energy of Aquarius very strongly. Ready to burst forward, with new ideas and fresh energy. To come back out into the sun (symbolically and literally), to pursue our happiness.
The solitary aspect of the events of 2020 which for some of you, may have seeped into the beginning of 2021, gave many of you the time to think about your home, your goals, your dreams, your career, your relationships, etc. and analyze them very closely. You have literally been “stewing” in your own energy and in the energy of those close to you for a little over a year now.
Most of you have reached some definite conclusions about how you want to move forward at this point. For example, some of you may have drafted a business plan. To plant the seeds to turn something that you love to do into a lucrative business idea, or in a more general sense, you may have decided to focus on the pursuit of a new goal that adds a sense of enrichment to your life. The Sun is one of the “happiest” cards in the deck and can indicate these things. But with the moon and the underlying energies of the Seven of Swords card, this can indicate that you may not have all the facts yet and/or your perception may be off. Before proceeding, it is a good idea to review contracts and agreements a few times to ensure that you understand it 100% correctly. For some of you, it would be advisable to seek professional counsel, such as an attorney, before entering into any agreements. Many professional astrologists, recommend refraining from signing contracts if at all possible, during a Mercury Retrograde. As during this time, Mercury can be a little tricky. There is a possibility of errors and omissions being a factor which can result in an unexpected circumstance popping up later on.
Be particularly aware of what you say in the context of friendships and social networks. During a Mercury retrograde, people may misconstrue your words. It is advisable to be prudent on social media until after Mercury goes back direct on the 20th. But this is good advice any time, not just during Mercury Retrograde.
I also see that some of you are taking advantage of these energies to put distance between yourself and any old habits or patterns that may have held you back in the past. Others around you see this change and are perceiving you in a new light! This new moon for some of you will be the beginning of your embracing a new way of accomplishing things. The Sun, Seven of Swords and The Moon can indicate an out of the box mindset when it comes to solving problems or can indicate the formation of new and fresh ideas.
Mercury, Venus and Jupiter are all in the energy of the Six of Swords for the new moon. The Six of Swords, is a card of moving forward. I really like this card in the context of these planetary energies. It indicates new beginnings, expansion, minimizing attachments to materialism, and freedom of choice in one’s decisions. It’s also a card of optimism, which is a Jupiter energy. The characters in this card have faith that there is a better future up ahead waiting for them.
Venus is beneficial here, because I feel her energy as embodied in the Six of Swords, is one of forgiveness and cooperation. But also, of practicality and self-realization. As in having realistic expectations. Venus rules the sign of Taurus, a down to earth sign. Her advice in the Six of Swords is take what is necessary and leave the rest behind. The boat here only has so much room in it. In the context of mental energy, some of you may make the decision to move on from something, or perhaps you may need to consider doing this for your own healing, physical well-being and/or financial stability.
The Six of Swords can also indicate someone literally moving to a new location, whether this is a new home, career, etc. With Mercury, Venus and Jupiter all having energetic influence in this card during this new moon, it would appear that there are a lot of opportunities waiting for you there. Good for you!
A message for others of you is that with all these major planets in one house, on one side of the zodiac wheel, you may find it challenging to see the other side of a viewpoint or perspective. Embrace that Aquarian energy! Keep your mind open to explore the new possibilities up ahead. Aquarian energy represents new trends, technology, learning, exploring different cultures, community activities, sharing aspects of yourself to benefit others, learning a new language and even dietary changes, for example transitioning to a healthier, lighter diet. These are all possibilities of this energy if you are open to it.
The last energy I will touch on is Saturn at 6 degrees in Aquarius, which is represented by the Five of Swords. Saturn is a planet of law, order, limitations, karma, discipline and challenges to name just a few of its traits. As embodied in the Five of Swords, I think this is Saturn telling us to be mindful of the fact that we are responsible for our words and actions. Overindulgence and/or impulsive behavior is a possibility with all these strong, concentrated planetary energies affecting us. Keep a handle on your emotions and finances during this new moon cycle!
All in all, I do feel these energies are beneficial. I myself am feeling the extra energy boost and I love it! My clients are utilizing these energies in a positive way by taking personal responsibility for themselves. I am seeing people making changes in their life, by first looking at themselves, then their environment and other people with a sense of objectivity. You may very well be doing this as well. I am seeing some amazing life and relationship transformations at this time!
With this significant new moon, some of you may want to consider working with this energy in the form of a meditation or just quiet contemplation. If you enjoy baths, you could incorporate a spiritual bath with Epsom salt, a few candles and essential oils. Blue or white candles would be a nice touch to help you connect with the new moon in Aquarius. You may want to consider purchasing a seven day candle in one of these colors, to give yourself a few days to work with this energy and maybe write down your thoughts in a journal.