Or how to get rid of extra (unwanted) luggage! With a little help from fate!

On April 20th, at 04.17 am GMT, we will experience a New Moon Solar Eclipse at 29° of Aries. This is an extremely intense and powerful event for a few reasons. 1. This is the second New Moon in Aries of 2023 (and yes, this is a big deal!). 2. This is a hybrid solar eclipse which means in astrology that some things must and will disappear from our reality with or without our support or work. 3. It’s happening at 29° of Aries which is a critical degree: it is known as the ‘fate’ degree, where a crisis or a situation needs full closure before we can move on to a new chapter. There’s also a sense of frenzy in the inbetween energy: we have to finalise something and wait for a new beginning but we feel electric and impatient.

This New Moon Solar eclipse appears like an opportunity to review plans and start again, using Aries traits and qualities in a more mature way, as opposed to the previous New Moon at 0° of Aries (which represented freshness, youth and foolhardiness). As it’s not an usual New Moon, we have to keep in mind that we’re in control of only a few things in life if any at all, here, fate and destiny are at play. We could associate this lunation to a sort of ‘Tower’ moment, many situations might crumble down, some relationships may be destroyed as well… however, we must remember that a reset can be seen as a threshold to new and better possibilities.

The Sun and The Moon in the last degrees of Aries are forming a square to Pluto at 0° of Aquarius. This heated conversation is as fascinating as it is intense: there’s friction and disgreements between the self or the ego and the collective. A new personal beginning has to be in sync with the deep transformative energy of the whole humanity. It’s like the Universe is asking us to change the narrative from a ‘Me and the world’ to a ‘Me as a part of the world’ state of mind. And it can be tricky to get the perfect blend between individual and societal needs. It feels like an opening of the collective third eye chakra! Again, fate plays a big role in this lunation. The North Node of Destiny in Taurus is loosely conjunct Pluto in Aquarius, applying more pressure to build the future of the world. This is where maturity and poise are our strongest tools! We want to build on solid ground according to fair and honest laws and principles. Let’s no rush or be stubborn or impatient: strongwill, dedication and respect for ourselves and others are keys to succeeding.

In which area of your life will you feel this hybrid solar eclipse the most? Find out below (and check your Sun, Moon and Ascendant signs for a complete picture).

• Aries: the way you’re approaching life, your identity, your new beginnings

• Taurus: your subconscious and limiting beliefs, your relation to spirituality

• Gemini: your hopes and dreams for the future, your social circle and social awareness

• Cancer: your public image and status in the world, your career, your expertise

• Leo: your life philosophy and beliefs, your wisdom and views about the world, higher education

• Virgo: your assets and shared finances, your intimacy and sexuality, your joint ventures

• Libra: your relationships, your business partnerships, your contracts and agreements of all sorts

• Scorpio: your physical health and fitness, your work habits, your sense of service or usefulness

• Sagittarius: your love and romantic life, your self-expression, your childlike spirit and creativity

• Capricorn: your ancestors and roots, your home and emotional comfort, your self care, your maternal figures, your femininity

• Aquarius: your way of communicating, the way you receive information, your critical thinking, your social interests

• Pisces: your income, your self-worth, your material world and what it represents

Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.

African Proverb