New Moon on April 17, 2026

The Moon is New in Aries on April 17, 2026, at 7:52 AM EDT. The New Moon occurs at 27° Aries 29′.

The following is the chart wheel of the New Moon in Aries occurring in 2026.

New Moon in Aries Chart: April 17, 2026

The New Moon in Aries marks the beginning of a new cycle. The Pisces New Moon cycle ends and the Aries New Moon cycle begins.

The New Moon in Aries is a good time to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Ram. It’s time to take action – try something new and innovative, and go at it with gusto and confidence; be assertive without being abrasive; take charge of our lives; start a brand new project, and discover our own personal courage.

This is a strong cycle under which to re-evaluate our relationship with ourselves. With this potent Aries energy, we have the chance to make important changes in our lives. It’s time to make some solid yet realistic plans and to set the stage for reaping the rewards from our new beginnings, as little or big as they may be, in approximately two weeks’ time after the Full Moon occurs.

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and thus a New Moon in Aries is especially ripe with opportunity for new beginnings. We might consider acting on a constructive impulse and following a hunch or taking a risk.

Aries learns through experience and action, and we might treat ourselves to a little adventure now. It’s also a good cycle under which to discover the benefits of expressing ourselves with authenticity – expressing ourselves as we are, without putting on airs.

We might find ways to learn how to rely on ourselves and to be happy about doing so – it will go a long way towards finding inner happiness when we know that we can be self-sufficient without blaming others for not helping us out. It’s a time to revitalize ourselves through experiences that break the routine and that involve doing something new and fresh.

This New Moon occurs when all major planets are direct, suggesting few obstacles. However, Mars, the ruler of Aries is applying to a conjunction to Saturn, and while we’re ready to work hard and pace ourselves, we can be combatting some fear of not being number one. This combination reminds us to be prudent and measured, which doesn’t come naturally to Mars in Aries.

Note also that Chiron aligns with the New Moon, and our sense of mission and purpose is strongly tied in with new beginnings.

As well, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune are conjunct around the time of this New Moon, and these bodies are also sextile Pluto. This is complex energy. We can feel driven and inspired, particularly to win, overcome obstacles, or come first, but we also face criticism, skepticism, and blocks. If we have too many irons in the fire, we’ll feel the blockage and pressure. Frustrated energy, particularly in the face of veiled motives, deception, or overly aggressive promotion of fantasies, and terse communication are themes.

There is much determination to gain control, but also to seek clarity about vague, complex matters or to push back against disinformation and delusion. While there can be pressure to take action, there can also be difficulty keeping up with our ambitions and miscalculations from working under pressure. This combination is a complex mix of defensiveness and combativeness.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 27 degrees and 29 minutes of Aries, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 23 to 30 degrees of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, and Libra, and Capricorn) most significantly.

I like to see two charts of the New Moon. The one above, using only the major bodies, is useful for seeing chart patterns and core influences. Adding additional points or bodies is helpful for seeing nuances, as follows:

New Moon in Aries: April 17, 2026 Additional Points