The New Moon on Thursday 7 April 2016 at 18° Aries falls within Aries decan 2. The new moon astrology is centered on Uranus, the planet of change and excitement.

New Moon April 2016 aligns with Uranus to create a link to the past and the future. The past is represented by the chaos and upheaval of Uranus square Pluto. The future brings the more orderly and structured change of Saturn trine Uranus.

Other features of the April 2016 new moon horoscope indicate caution is needed when dealing with this transitioning change, especially if that change involves your love life or finances.

New Moon Meaning

A new moon represents the end of one cycle and the beginning of a new 28 day cycle. Sun conjunct Moon means all possibilities are on the table. You can rightly put yourself in the forefront of new plans for the future. Old habits, behaviors and beliefs can be questioned as you search for new and inventive ways to make progress. This is the ideal time to make a fresh start and start writing down a to-do list.

However, the impulsive and enthusiastic nature of a new moon means that not all new projects will succeed. The influence of a new moon lasts for four weeks up to the next new moon, in this case, until the new moon on 7 May 2016.  The best time for making a fresh start and for beginning new projects is during the first two weeks of a new moon cycle. This waxing phase of the moon lasts from April 7 to the April 22 full moon.

New Moon April 2016 Astrology

The April 7 new moon at 18°04′ Aries joins Uranus at 20°18′ Aries. Change, excitement and higher awareness are the major themes of this new moon. There are two other aspects to the new moon that are important, the trine to Saturn and the square to Pluto.

This new moon highlights the two most important planetary aspects of this time. Uranus square Pluto is waning now after years of chaos and upheaval. Saturn trine Uranus is relatively new and brings more structured change for the remainder of 2016.

New Moon April 2016 represents a transition from one type of change to another, from chaotic and unexpected change to planned and structured change. Saturn retrograde 2016 suggests that this transitioning change should be taken slowly and cautiously in the beginning, especially in relation to love and money.

New Moon April 2016 Astrology

Sun conjunct Uranus signals a time of excitement, unexpected change, freedom and rebellion. You should feel a strong urge to break free from routine, doing something totally different from your normal activities. To avoid restlessness and nervous tension, it is better to be active and look to do something out of the ordinary, rather than wait for change to happen to you.

Sun square Pluto increases your need to be in control, but can also lead to ego conflicts with other powerful people or authority figures. A crisis or conflict with someone makes for an intense experience which can lead to extreme or destructive behaviour. Such challenges can force you into a corner where you have to either defend your position or make a major change.

Sun trine Saturn brings achievement and recognition for previous effort. You are focused on achieving your long-term goals but are also well-balanced. This means that other areas of your life do not need to suffer from your strong work ethic and determination. It is easier to reach your goals now because of mutual respect and understanding.

The steadying influence of Sun trine Saturn will dominate over the manipulative Sun square Pluto aspect because Uranus square Pluto is waning, with the last exact square occurring over one year ago. Saturn trine Uranus still has two of three exact aspects to go this year.

Saturn retrograde has a major focus on addressing some previous or current disappointments involving your love life or financial situation. The new moon April 2016 astrology chart above shows two other aspects that emphasize why extra care is needed during this moon phase.

Jupiter square Saturn creates inner tension as you face criticism or limiting circumstances in your life. You may experience financial hardship in which case you must limit spending on luxury items or entertainment. A relationship on rocky grounds may lead to a separation or major shakeup. Events may force you to reassess previously held strong beliefs.

Mars square Neptune can bring discouragement, weakness, and feelings of inadequacy. Self deception and being deceived by others are more likely now. This is not the time to be taking risks or chasing rainbows. Your desire for all things fanciful does not match up with reality at this time. Your expectations in your career and sex life might be out of touch with reality.

New Moon April 2016 Summary

The April 7 new moon comes at a time of transition, from one type of change to another. Uranus is the constant in this story, conjunct the new moon and involved in both major planetary aspects affecting us at the moment.

The transition occurs in space as well as time. The Uranus new moon highlights the old Uranus square Pluto and the new Saturn trine Uranus. This represents a change, or transition, from radical change to more ordered change.

Changes now and in the months ahead will be of a more permanent nature than before but less extreme. This reflects the changing influence on Uranus from a hard Pluto aspect to a soft Saturn aspect.

A number of features in the new moon horoscope indicate caution is needed when dealing with change in your life during the four weeks of this moon phase. Extra care is especially required if change is occurring with your love life or finances.

On the global scene we will not see a political revolution, but a strong hand making order out of the chaos.

If this new moon directly impacts your horoscope decan you can read about its effect in your monthly horoscope. For more detail about how it affects your natal chart see Sun Transits.

Previous Moon Phase: Lunar Eclipse March 2016
Next Moon Phase: Full Moon April 2016

New Moon April 2016 Times and Dates