Shamanic Moon Mandala Guidance 

Aries New Moon Musings 17.4.26

The New Moon occurs at 27° Aries (Sun conjunct Moon) on 17 April 2026 at ~19:23 UTC.

Local times:

• Brisbane: 18 April, 5:23 AM
• London: 17 April, 8:23 PM
• New York: 17 April, 3:23 PM
• Los Angeles: 17 April, 12:23 PM
• Auckland: 18 April, 7:23 AM
• Adelaide: 18 April, 4:53 AM
• Perth: 18 April, 3:23 AM
• Darwin: 18 April, 4:53 AM

Key energetic threads

• Sun–Moon conjunction in Aries bringing initiation, instinct and life force
• Supportive sextile to Pluto in Aquarius encouraging conscious, collective leadership
• Venus in Gemini offering breath, perspective and curiosity
• A subtle Cancerian undercurrent inviting emotional sensitivity, care and healthy boundaries

New Moon in Aries — The Sacred Fire of Conscious Leadership, and the question: Is it Yours to Carry?

Happy New Moon in Aries.

The Sun and Moon unite in the sign of the Ram, the pioneer, the initiator, the one who feels the inner call and moves. We gather around a sacred fire, not one that destroys, but one that illuminates, gently revealing the path ahead. It does not show the whole picture, only the next step, and under this moon, and with all that the world and cosmos are offering in experience at present, that truly is enough.

Although we are encouraged to take one step at a time under this fiery new moon, there is something deeper moving within this ignition. With Pluto in Aquarius quietly supporting this lunation, the archetype of leadership is softening and evolving. The Ram is no longer charging blindly, but becoming aware of where it steps and why. Power is no longer the driving force, but rather consciousness expressed through action, with each movement rippling outward into the collective and each choice carrying weight beyond the self. More than ever, you are invited to become aware not only of your words, but of the quiet thoughts behind them, remembering that even thoughts carry their own vibration.

As this fire rises, it meets water, and in that meeting something gentle and powerful is created. The Fire of Aries touches the Waters of Cancer and steam begins to rise, forming a soft and cleansing alchemy where intention meets feeling and action meets care. There may be a pull to hold everything together, to become the emotional anchor for others, or to carry what feels heavy in the shared field, yet this moon asks with quiet clarity whether you are holding something that is not truly yours to carry.

The Ram does not carry the mountain, it climbs it (this came from AI – and I love it!).

Let those who you walk with carry what belongs to them, and hand over to a greater power, or down into Mother Earth’s womb space and her fire, what you cannot change. By doing this, you are trusting that there is wisdom not only in stepping forward, but also in knowing what to set down. Strength is not measured by how much you hold, but by how clearly and comfortably you move and flow on your path, allowing grace to guide you in all your actions.

There a prayer (author unknown, and handed to me from a friend, Verena, and which music has been created for by Dr Corn), that I sing most days to Mother Mary that I find really helps me to do this:

Chorus is sung first:

Holy Mary amazing grace,

You are the other of the world, you are the sun, the moon and the stars.

You are the gentle breeze, the skating clouds, and the wondering sea.

I see you everywhere that I am. Know that I am grateful for all your blessings.

Mother Mary grant me the grace of learning to let go;

Please grant me the grace of piety so I can see every person as divine;

Grant me the grace of fortitude so that I may have bodily and mental strength;

Grant me the grace of Knowledge, that I may understand the higher meaning of things;

Please grant me the grace of wisdom, to see the choices I need to make.

Repeat chorus.

Back to the World Above:

Venus in Gemini during this new moon offers a gentle breath through this intensity, like a soft wind moving through the fire, calming the nervous system. The role of this breath from Brother Wind is not to extinguish the flame, but to keep it alive without allowing it to overwhelm. Curiosity becomes a quiet medicine here, inviting you to witness rather than react, to observe rather than absorb, and to consciously choose your responses rather than being pulled into every spark arising through conversation, news, or surrounding noise. Remember, a spark can soon become an out of control bush-fire if it is not kept an eye on.

This is where instinct and awareness begin to meet.

Feel into the body, as Aries speaks through blood, warmth and movement, and notice where you may have been hesitating or where overthinking has replaced inner knowing. This moon gently yet clearly cuts through that space, reminding you that beginnings are not meant to be perfect, but simply to begin, with each small step naturally leading to the next.

You may remember being guided in past moon musings to view obstacles as initiations into new and higher ways of walking in the world, and under this new moon that sense of initiation carries a softer, more conscious tone. This is no longer the old pattern of the urgent or forceful warrior encouraged by the ruler of Aries, Mars, traditionally known as the God of War, but rather the awakened, wise and peaceful grandfather warrior, one who leads from essence and experience, rather than ego, who moves first yet remains connected to others, and who inspires and ignites gently rather than coming across as being overpowering.

This cycle invites a more conscious form of leadership, one that moves with courage while remaining aware, that stands strong yet stays open, and that trusts a deeper, intuitive knowing, rather than reacting instinctively.

True sovereignty, and conscious leadership, is not about controlling everything around you, but about tending to your own inner state, about being courageous and standing within the fire without being consumed by it. If you are someone who naturally empowers and inspires others toward their own self leadership and responsibility, remember that it is equally healthy to say no when something feels out of balance, allowing that boundary to be part of your strength.

The message of all of this seems to be to consider allowing the messy moments to exist, and entrusting in others the space to find their own strength, remembering that your role is not to fix or carry the entire field, but to remain true in your own compassion and willingness to help and support others, while creating balance within your own inner and outer world. This is where the question gently lands: Is it yours to carry? 

From a shamanic perspective, it is suggested you look at how the elements you may be familiar can support a more conscious, balanced journey:

🔥 Fire that acts
💦 Water that feels
💨 Air that breathes
⛰️ Earth that holds

Let these elements guide you into a quiet and steady pull of the step that is truly yours, not shaped by fear or expectation or the surrounding noise, but rising from a more honest place within.

The Ram, symbol of Aries, all the while, lingers at the edge, feeling the subtle rhythm and possible fertility and life moving through it, not rushing or forcing, simply listening until the moment reveals itself, and then, almost effortlessly, begins to move.

Though hidden within the dark moon, the spark of awareness of exactly what you need to do next becomes a flame that is already lit, not to overwhelm or consume, but to cast a warm and steady light along the path ahead. You are invited to walk beside it gently, in your own time, trusting where it leads.

Daily Co-Creation Cards and Crystal Guidance

East Spirit: Smile.

North Body: Beauty.

West Heart: Compassion

South Mind: Courage

Crystals: Rhodonite and Pegmatite.

To deepen and anchor the energies already moving through this New Moon in Aries, the Daily Co-Creation Cards and crystal allies offer a beautifully integrated map of how this conscious leadership can be embodied across the four major aspects of the whole self.

East — Spirit: Smile
The East speaks to new beginnings, to the rising light, and to the spiritual lens through which all else is perceived. Smile here is not simply an outward expression, but a subtle, softening of the spirit, with the willingness to meet this new cycle with openness rather than urgency. Under this Aries fire, your spirit signals to the body and field that it is safe to begin, safe to move, and safe to not have everything figured out. It aligns with the softened, yet liberating, leadership described above — one that leads through presence rather than pressure, and one that remembers: “A Smile Will Set Your Free” (Name of my chapter in the anthology: Adventures in Manifesting, Love and Oneness, 2012).

North — Body: Beauty
The North grounds us into the physical, into the body and the Earth. Beauty here is an invitation to return to simplicity and to honour the body not as something to push, but something to walk and move with. Aries energy (and your soul) can sometimes override the body in its eagerness to initiate, yet this card reminds you that there is beauty in pacing, in listening, in tending. Beauty is found in the way you move, the way you rest, the way you nourish yourself, as you realise your body is a sacred instrument, not a tool for force, but a vessel for conscious action.

West — Heart: Compassion
The West is the realm of the heart, of feeling, of the waters as described when meeting the fire. Compassion arrives as a stabilising force within this emotional alchemy. As steam rises between Aries fire and Cancerian waters, there may be moments of tenderness, overwhelm, or deep empathy. Compassion here asks that you include yourself within the care you so naturally extend outward (please take note of this!). It softens the tendency to over-hold or over-give, reminding you that true-heart-led leadership includes healthy boundaries. Compassion allows you to feel deeply without becoming consumed, to witness without absorbing. When you understand, trust and practice self-compassion, you are able to become an Architect of Space – or a Space Holder, rather than a Rescuer, Doer or Over-Giver. From this space, you are more able to guide the person, who has asked for or attracted your help, to step closer toward activating and becoming their own Problem-Solver, and to move toward self-leadership.

South — Mind: Courage
In the teachings of Shamanic Path and Practice (SPP) and the Sacred Circle Map of Consciousness (SCMC), the South governs the mind, perception, and the way we interpret and respond to the world. Courage here is not loud or forceful, but conscious and deliberate. It is the willingness to choose your thoughts, to step out of old mental patterns, and to trust the quieter instinct over the louder noise. This beautifully mirrors the invitation from Venus in Gemini — to observe rather than react. Courage becomes the bridge between instinct and awareness, allowing the mind to support your path rather than scatter your energy. It is the mental clarity that says: this step is mine, and honours it. The Alcoholic Anonymous (SS) Serenity Prayer captures this beautifully (with a very slight adaption to whom the prayer is directed):

You are invited to say this prayer to the God/Goddess of your own understanding:

(Greet and Name to whom you directing the prayer)…

Please grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;

to have the courage to change the things I can,

and the wisdom to know the difference.

Crystals: Rhodonite and Pegmatite

Rhodonite carries the frequency of emotional balance and heart healing. It supports the Compassion found in the West, helping to transmute any heaviness that may arise when navigating collective or relational emotions. Rhodonite gently reminds you that you are not here to carry everything, but to remain steady and open within your own heart space.

Pegmatite holds a more grounding and integrative energy. Formed through slow crystallisation, it reflects the very message of this moon — that not everything needs to happen at once. This beautiful crystal supports the embodiment of Courage and Beauty, helping to stabilise the nervous system while anchoring higher awareness into the physical body. It encourages patience, integration, and trust in the organic unfolding of your path.

Together, these stones act as companions and master the art of ‘balance’ during this Aries Moon time. Rhodonite softens and opens the heart, while Pegmatite grounds and steadies the path forward.

As you continue walking with this Aries flame, consider the central messages of this moon:

You do not need to rush.
You do not need to carry it all.
You are simply asked to move with awareness, one conscious, heart-led step at a time.

And, as you move with this new moon, you may find the questions returning: Is is yours to carry? This is something I have been exploring very personall, including where I step in, where I hold space, and where I'm learning to let go. 

I will be sharing a deeper dive on this, along with the steps I am working with, in my next newsletter which I am writing and sharing tomorrow. If you feel this speaking to you, you are warmly invited to receive it here: 

Warm blessings, and love,

General (across all) Resources and References: 

https://tameera.com/

https://taniagabrielle.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@PamGregoryOfficial

Cafe Astrology.  https://cafeastrology.com/events/full-moon-lunar-eclipse-on-september-7-2025/

More about our Daily Co-Creation Cards here:

https://www.shamanicpathandpractice.com/mastering-co-creation-offer-one-1-17ed2af4-4200-45d1-a824-bda80db79f66

Suggested Readings 

Cornelius Van Dorp: Search for the Feathered Serpent( third in Trilogy of Crystal Mission series. Chapter 5, p.p. 37-37). R.S.V.P Publishing company Limited. Auckland. 2000. https://www.rainbowwarriorbooks.com/shop 

Daily Co-Creation Cards are really helpful for guiding your under new and full moon energies. Your personal pack is available HERE.