On April 15th, at 9:57 pm EST, the New Moon shines in Aries, the sign of the warrior . This is the time of the month when the moon and sun join forces, and there can be a feeling of harmony or renewal because our wants and needs feel more aligned.

Aries tends to be an "all or nothing" sign (Aries people don't have the patience to consider nuances), however this month is not exactly straight forward and you will probably benefit from taking things slowly, despite the fact that this Aries sun and moon duo are encouraging you to do otherwise. 

Yes, Aries is about action/ "doing" (it's a cardinal, fire sign), yet this is tempered by the retrograde planets (Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto), along with the abundance of Capricorn/Earth energy. There may be an impulse to push through (Aries), however the planets are also signaling caution and practicality and thinking things through (Capricorn & retrograde energy). This is not the easiest balancing act to achieve, but knowing about it beforehand may help your process.

Jupiter, the planet of abundance and expansion, is retrograde in Scorpio, so this is a strong pull for turning in and gathering inner resources. Jupiter retrograde is in a challenging aspect with the New Moon in Aries, and this seems to be another signal that this time is best used for inner, rather than outer, growth.

In short, if the universe is putting roadblocks on your path, it is safe to say that this is not the time to move ahead with new endeavors but, instead, to contemplate/assess, gather information and resources, and do inner work (meditation, yoga, journaling, therapy, clearing out stuff, etc.). If, on the other hand, things are flowing along nicely for you it may feel like the right time to take steps in a new direction or, perhaps, to re-step in a direction that you once considered. Your intuition is usually the first feeling you have about something before all the thoughts march in to cloud the picture. Mars in Capricorn is sending a harmonious angle to Neptune in Pisces, so tuning into your intuition now may feel easier than at other times. With so many retrograde planets mixing with Aries fire, there may be an opportunity from the past that comes up for review. There is also potential for deep transformation and 'out of the blue change' during this time (thanks to Pluto & Uranus), and for some people this may feel like a highly creative time.