Next week we welcome the New Moon of Aries. New Moons are always powerful moments in time but the New Moon of Aries is especially so as it marks the start of the energetic year!
And like any beginning, it carries enormous potential.
The New Moon of Aries gives us a rare opportunity: a 24-hour portal to connect with our perfected self. The version of us we hope to become this year. The version of us who has drawn down the blessings, achieved that goal, healed that relationship, transformed themselves. It is the version of us we are meant to become. Take a moment right now to close your eyes and really see that perfected self. If the vision feels hazy, try asking:
Who do I want to be this year?
What do I want to contribute?
How do I want to show up in my relationships?
What impact do I want to have?
Then really feel it, see it, and own it.
Aries is the sign of bold individualism, the leader, the trailblazer, the ones who don’t wait for permission before forging ahead. It also carries the magical energy of beginnings, when we’re filled with inspiration, potential, and childlike ambition. That said, Aries energy can be too individualistic, bordering on selfish. We guard against these pitfalls by getting clear about our vision, what it’s going to take to get there, and remembering nothing happens without the Creator.
Next we turn our attention to our right leg and our mouth.
Kabbalistically, Aries energy connects to these two parts of our body. The right leg represents movement. Initiative. Acceleration. We know that manifestation is a process. Growth is uncomfortable. Change requires effort. Intellectually, we understand that the journey is the point, the process IS the purpose. But let’s be honest—who loves the process? Most of us want the result. We want the breakthrough. We want the miracle—now. And this energy within Aries helps us get there faster.
This is the month where what could take a year can be condensed into weeks. The right leg gives us the ability to sprint toward the finish line. To act decisively. To stop overthinking and start moving. But, just as I mentioned that our vision doesn’t mean much without the Creator, movement without consciousness is chaos. Movement with intention creates miracles.
Which brings us to the mouth. And this may be even more important. The mouth is one of the most powerful tools we have for creation. With it, we build… and we destroy. If we’re honest, our mouths are used too often to bring others down, to diminish ourselves, or to lament our circumstances.
But it’s a lie.
Every negative word we speak not only creates ripples of negativity but over time it weakens the power of our words. It disconnects us from the Light. The Rav would often ask:
“Why can one person say just a few words and our lives are changed forever, while another can speak for hours and leave us unmoved?”
Because words carry energy. Words carry consciousness. This month, we strengthen the mouth by using our words powerfully, affirmatively, and positively. This is what prayer is all about. Speaking the Light into existence. When we speak from a place of connection, our words become a creative force. We are not just talking—we are shaping reality.
So what are you speaking into existence this year? What vision do you want to sprint toward?
See the version of yourself you want to become—and take a step toward that person today.
A Guide to the 12-Days of Aries:
Kabbalist Rav Isaac Luria (the Ari) taught that the first 12 days of Aries are directly aligned with the energies of the next 12 months of the year. By tapping into each day’s cosmic potential—starting from day one (corresponding to the month of Aries) to day two (corresponding to Taurus), and so on through the zodiac—we can manifest our destiny for the year ahead!
Here’s a summary of the celestial opportunity each day offers along with a few actionable ways you can align with the energies:
March 19th ~ Aries: Aries energy is all about switching focus from self to others. It’s time to switch from ‘me, me, me’ to ‘how can I help you?’ Let go of past mistakes and slip-ups. By shifting your focus away from yourself, you begin to connect to what really matters. Work on avoiding conflict and, instead, empathizing with others.
March 20th ~ Taurus: Shake things up and try something new! Taurus energy loves comfort but that can equal complacency. Kabbalah teaches us to embrace discomfort by stretching outside of our comfort zone so do one thing today to make that stretch. Look for moments when you feel yourself leaning towards comfort and choose discomfort instead.
March 21st ~ Gemini: Today is the day to finish what you start. Gemini loves procrastinating so this is a call to take action. What things are you putting off? Is there a project you’re wanting to start? Take steps toward completing your tasks today. Pull your focus off of the big picture and place it on the details. Small steps create big change. Trust the Light, not your logic.
March 22nd ~ Cancer: Time to let go! Of fear, negativity, doubt, and excess. Cancer asks us to live in the present, but we can’t do that when we are holding onto the past or trying to plan for the future. Today, awaken appreciation for all that you have but remember that nothing in the physical realm can bring you security. Let go of possessions, beliefs, emotions, patterns, and anything else that no longer serves you.
March 23rd ~ Leo: Today offers an invitation to step out of the spotlight. Leo loves to be the center of attention so resist the urge to take charge. Take the time to consider the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of others. Allow others to speak, take more time to listen and truly understand them. Being strong doesn’t mean controlling people, it means supporting them. Look for ways to be for others today.
March 24th ~ Virgo: You may be right, but today, consider the possibility that you might be wrong. There may be a better way than ‘your’ way. Rather than judging others or jumping to conclusions, consider new points of view. Release your desire to control by letting go of criticizing and micromanaging. After all, control in our lives is an illusion. All we truly control is how we react. Choose wisely.
March 25th ~ Libra: Today is all about connecting to certainty at every step. Libra energy loves to mull it over so make indecision a thing of the past. When we allow the Creator to guide our choices, there is little room for doubt. Don’t question past decisions. Today, trust that you are on the right path and if doubt arises, invite the Light back in.
March 26th ~ Scorpio: The only thing more destructive than hating others is hating yourself. The energy of Scorpio is loving and compassionate so the invitation today is to extend a little of both to YOU! Release jealousy, release control, release judgment. Share your love with yourself and others and when in doubt, ask the Creator for assistance.
March 27th ~ Sagittarius: Slow down and open up. The invitation today is to take your time, consider all the details, look at the big picture, and then decide. Look for the things in your life you care the most about and examine what commitments or behaviors are not aligned with them. Allow sensitivity to yourself today, as well as to others.
March 28th ~ Capricorn: Let yourself love. Today, practice humility and examine the expectations you put on yourself and you love. Instead, connect to the Light and bring that energy to all of your relationships. Express your emotions, practice vulnerability, and open up to intimacy. Don’t be afraid and always remember that the process is the purpose.
March 29th ~ Aquarius: Let the Light lead today. Being unique can lend itself to service of the ego if we aren’t careful. Practice being a team player and release the need to run the show. Try giving special care to those around you instead. When we focus our attention on others, we connect to something greater than ourselves. Focus on treating others with dignity and respect, today and always.
March 30th ~ Pisces: Today, work to release feelings of victimhood. If you want to change your circumstances you must first take responsibility for where you are. Start by making proactive choices toward your joy and fulfillment while working to release any feelings of blame or guilt. Remember that you are not a victim, you always have a choice. Take it a step further by allowing grace, instead of criticism.
Rav Berg compared Aries to the planting of seeds—it’s a month full of infinite potential. And luckily, the sign of Aries is ruled by Mars and is represented by the ram—both of which signify action. The Aries 12-Day Challenge invites us to actively clear the way for our best year ahead! So mark your calendar for each day’s unique power, and let the growing daylight of the season mirror the ever-increasing Light in you!
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