New Moon in Aries

The Sun and Moon are in Aries and can be extremely passionate in the heat of this night. The energy of this Fire Sign can ignite alot of restlessness in many of us. Life is bursting forth with renewed forces that can be either positive or negative, depending on how we channel them. Some of us will feel burned out, while others will be amped and raring to go. This is where coflict begins: the Self.  Aries rules the Self or the Ego. It is a force to be reckoned with. Ares was the Greek God of War (the opposite of his sister Aphrodite: Greek Goddess of Love and Peace) and was worshipped by Warlords in Ancient Greece and Rome (as the God Mars). In fact, Ares is still worshipped today in an archetypal way. Billions of dollars are invested in warfare and the exploration of space. It seems ironic that we are unable to explore Venus the symbolic planet of love and peace which is closer to the Sun...closer to the heart.  Instead, we probe the Red Planet that is linked with the archetype of Ares. We seem obsessed with Martians and other aliens in the realm of science and fantasy. Even if rational science dictates that it is not plausible to explore a planet like Venus, could we not, at the very least, explore the planet of Love symbolically within our own innerverse as opposed to the outerverse? It is interesting that our planet Earth is between two planets that represent War and Peace. Is the truth out there? Or is it in here, inside each and everyone of us? Truth is such a personal belief system that seems to always be changing. Life is about transformation in so many ways. Change your perception and you change your world...your personal world...how you perceive.  Life can be a challenge and Aries energy loves a good challenge!  Rather than competing with others, we could confront our own Ego by transforming "me" into "we". Nothing is completely independant everything is interdependant. Codependant has become a very negative word. There is so much needless conflict in our world. If we continue to feed only our greed then we create another angry seed. It is the Ego that seperates us from others. Do we multiply only to divide? We are in the Age of Aquarius, not the Age of Aries, and yet we live in a world that has become more and more competitive. How can everything be Number One at the same time? All is One relates to our spiritual connection and not the individuation of the Ego. The universe seems to be functioning in a rather Sacred Geometry, therefore, all numbers are relevant and equally important. To claim that there is only one true God (my God versus your God)...well, we all know how wars are started. (My own ego has alot to say here).

The Ram is the animal totem of Aries.  A headstrong creature can butt into personal affairs of others. Yet, inside every ram lies a gentle lamb. The aggressive nature of an Aries Sun/Moon/Rising Sign can be tempered by the other signs and there placements in the Astrological Chart.  Although Aries energy can be egotistical, aggressive and competitive in no way implies that all Aries are ruthless and constantly seeking to win a battle. Aries energy can initiate positive action. Fire is a very useful and neccessary element as long as it is not implosive or explosive (a rocket scientist would probably argue my point, rightfully so). Aries rules the head and being a fire sign can intitiate headaches, inflammation and other irritations. But from an esoteric point of view the New Moon in Aries can be a very direct and exciting time. We can begin projects that require alot of focus and energy.  Aries is also associated with sports where we can experiment with these archetypes in a more constructive and playful way.  Sports, like the Olympics (named after the Olympian Champions of Ancient Greece) is a perfect outlet for restless and competitive forces. The contest isn't always about winning, it is about being a good sport.

Athena was the Greek Goddess of Wisdom and a sister of Ares. She was born with a spear and shield in hand and unlike her bother who was too impulsive, she invoked the wisdom of the Owl being wise and less rash in her actions.  Athena represents the anima of her brother Ares' animus.  It is said that Ares and Aphrodite bore the twins, Phobos "panic" and Deimos "fear" which together can create conflict. Fear is the absence of love. Both serve a purpose to be explored and understood within each and everyone one of us.  By owning our personal inner conflict is winning half the battle. To forge ahead with positive action is our best weapon. As the Peace Pilgrim said: "If someone were to kill me, they would only be killing my body and not my soul; if I kill another, I destroy my soul". www.PeacePilgram.com

Aries is also symbolic of the Inner Child. He was the first born son of Zeus who always sought the love and approval of his father. I believe that alot of tyrants are simply wounded children seeking the love and approval of an Almighty Father or their own personal God. Adults are merely children in grown up bodies and we need to rediscover the child in each of us so that we can heal. It is time to remove the superficial bandaid, to allow our wounds to truly heal in the fresh air and light of day. It is said in several spiritual traditions that we are to be innocent as children to enter into Heaven, Nirvana, Paradise or state of Bliss.

Passionate love can be hot!  So make love, not war...

(c) Richard Barrett 2007

"The Child In Us" by Enigma

prasanna vadanaaM saubhaagyadaaM bhaagyadaaM
hastaabhyaaM abhayapradaaM maNigaNair-
naanaavidhair-bhuushhitaaM who is of smiling face, bestower of all fortunes,
whose hands are ready to rescue anyone from fear,
who is adorned by various ornaments with precious stones
Puer natus est nobis,
et filius datus est nobis:
cujus emperium super humerum...
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given:
and the government will be upon his shoulder..
Some day you came
And I knew you were the one
You were the rain, you were the sun
But I needed both, cause I needed you
You were the one
I was dreaming of all my life
When it is dark you are my light
But don't forget
Who's always our guide
It is the child in us