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New beginnings on steroids! That’s what this first new Moon of the astrological new year is all about.

The Moon begins a brand-new lunar cycle just after the Sun kicks off a new astrological year in Aries, the zodiac’s numero uno sign.

Prepare for the holy trinity of fresh starts!

Now is the perfect time to kick off a project, job or relationship. But first, you'll need to scrap what’s gone stale. If something hasn’t gotten off the ground, despite your best efforts, it’s time to walk away. And it’s best to do that before the new Moon so that you can begin again, with a clean slate. Of course, saying goodbye to a relationship that’s past its used by date can be gut-wrenching. Yet, digging deep and properly grieving during the balsamic lunar phase, just before this new Moon peaks, promises to be cathartic and ultimately healing.

Still, there’s a catch to this new Moon that speaks of leaving yesterday’s woes far behind you. It’s not going to magically happen. Sorry folks, the cosmos has no intention of giving away fresh start freebies! Blame motivational Mars, this new Moon’s ruler because the red planet insists that you take action to claim your new beginning. This might look like initiating a conversation or literally *doing* what must be done to move in your desired direction.

Above all, stop procrastinating! The cosmos gives you a triple set of green lights to launch a new business, bite the bullet in your existing relationship, start a new one or adopt a new attitude that serves you better. In a nutshell, if it’s not working for you, get rid of it! Because, by the time this new Moon rolls around, it’s out with the old and in with the new.

Natasha Weber. Visit www.astrotash.com for more

About Natasha Weber, the author:

Astrotash, Natasha Weber PMAAAC, MAFA

A self-confessed astrology nerd, Astrotash is the resident astrologer for myBody+Soul,Australia’s #1 health and wellness site. She writes horoscopes for Mamamia and has presented on radio and podcast shows, such as Sivana and Healthy-ish. Astrotash has appeared on Sunrise morning show and is also a guest speaker at the Soul Star Festival.

Motivated to build a bridge between sun-sign columns and the ancient science behind our celestial movements, Astrotash aims to bring deeper personal awareness through the lens of astrology. When she’s not reading the stars, you’ll find her in downward dog, ‘earthing’ in the Australian bush or dancing up a storm at Zumba.

Astrotash is accredited by the Australian Academy of Astrology and Cosmobiology and a member of the American Federation of Astrologers. Her articles have appeared inThought Catalogue, Out of Office New Yorkand Today’s Astrologer, in addition to international publications across the globe. She continues to research, present and publish, and is an active member of the following astrological organisations:

• Australian Academy of Astrology and Cosmobiology

• American Federation of Astrologers

• Federation of Australian Astrologer.