The future is now, so why not embrace it? On January 29, 2025, the Aquarius new moon ignites the spirit of innovation. Your horoscope for the Aquarius new moon, which also marks the start of the Year of the Wood Snake!
Ready to shed a “skin” and evolve? The year’s only Aquarius new moon arrives January 29 at 7:36 AM EST—an event that happens during Aquarius season each year. The Aquarius new moon ushers in the next Chinese new year in astrology. On this Lunar New Year Eve, we welcome the Year of the Wood Snake.
Break out of the box with style and social expression, connecting to community, activism and humanitarian work.
If you’re still searching for your 2025 dream teams, pay attention to who shows up near the Aquarius new moon date. Aquarius is the sign of groups, which means you don’t necessarily have to start finding people one by one. Scout existing orgs that mirror your values and ideals. It might be easier to join as a member than form a squad from scratch.
Log in and look around, too. Since Aquarius is the sign of technology, you may vibe with an online community or mastermind you’ve yet to discover. This is one of the best times of the year to experiment with new technology and techniques as well.
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The Year of the Snake Begins, A Second ‘Wood’ Year
The Aquarius new moon always dovetails with Lunar New Year’s Eve, the moment when our astrological animals post a change of guard. We say farewell to the fierce and structured Wood Dragon and hello to the stealth and strategic Wood Snake, from January 29, 2025 to February 16, 2026.
Wood element years—which are all years that end in a 4 or a 5—mark periods of accelerated growth. Spring is the season associated with Wood, which makes 2025 (much like 2024’s Wood year) a time for renewal, change and rebirth.
Everything ‘certain’ is up for examination with an Aquarius new moon
And that could lead to some lively debates. This is, after all, the zodiac sign that wants to give everyone a seat at the table. So: Where could you open your mind a little wider?
Inclusivity is more essential than ever during this open-minded lunar lift. Seek to welcome a wide spectrum of viewpoints and personalities. You don’t create a chorus with everyone singing the same note, right?
Wave a wand on your love life at the Aquarius New Moon
While the moon is emotional, Aquarius is rational, so their dance can be an awkward one. Think of the Aquarius new moon as a day to unite heart and head. That’s a theme that everyone could benefit from in 2025!
If you could wave a magic wand over your love life, what would you create—and with whom? The new moon in Aquarius, the sign of hopes and wishes, evokes romantic idealism. Wave away!
Why not visualize every possibility instead of simply settling for what’s in front of you? We all become easily set in our ways. How you choose to level up your love life is up to you.
Your Aquarius New Moon Horoscope
Below are horoscopes for every zodiac sign for the Aquarius new moon on Wednesday, January 29 (at 7:36AM EST; 9º51’) which marks the Lunar New Year. You may read for your Sun sign or your rising sign (ascendant). Visit our Cosmic Calculators if you want to calculate your rising sign or discover more about your personal astrology.
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Aries (March 19-April 19)
No one wins life alone, not even a self-sovereign Aries. And on January 29, the collaborative Aquarius new moon offers some eye-opening reminders of how good it is to posse up. With this fresh-start energy firing up your eleventh house of teamwork and technology, look around and see who’s pulling their weight and lending inspiration to the squad—and who’s dragging others down with their toxic attitude? With Lunar Year’s Eve inviting the Wood Snake to grab the wheel the night before, you are ready to take tangible action to bring your dreams to life!
Aries horoscopes, read more!
Taurus (April 19-May 20)
The first new moon of 2025 on January 29 fires up Aquarius and your tenth house of professional ambitions, which could send you on an accelerated trajectory toward new heights. The night before is Lunar New Year’s Eve—and it’s Wood Snake time—so you’ll be ready to shed bad habits like old skin and steadily ascend. That’s all well and good, but what, exactly, are you aiming for? You won’t be able to measure success if you’re not clear on your goals and desired compensation.
Over the next two weeks (manifesting time for this new moon), think long and hard about your desires and envision where you’d like to be in six months. Once you have the picture, you can start taking the first steps toward your dream.
Taurus horoscopes, read more!
Gemini (May 20-June 20)
Mediocrity will never be YOUR mandate, Gemini, even if other people are willing to accept it. With the January 29 Aquarius new moon revving its engines in your visionary ninth house, you have an empowering opportunity to expand your horizons. Whether you’re itching for a mid-winter thaw on a private beach or have found THE perfect online mastermind group to advance your skills, do your research, then fill out the forms! Make sure your idea is within reach, however. On Lunar New Year’s Eve (the night before the Aquarius new moon), and once the flamboyant Wood Dragon hands the baton to the strategic Wood Snake, practical considerations cannot be ignored.
Gemini horoscopes, read more!
Cancer (June 20-July 22)
H-O-T-T-O-G-O. January 29 marks the first new moon of 2025, and thrillingly, it lands in Aquarius and your eighth house of seduction, merging and intimacy. Are you ready to take a developing relationship to the next level? Couples may finally feel ready for the large and looming next step. Go ahead and broach the subject. If you’re currently flying solo, you can change that status over the coming two peak manifesting weeks.
But you have to make the effort and show the universe—and yourself—that you mean business. Fortunately, you’ll get some help from the seductive Wood Snake, who takes charge as the guardian animal of 2025 as Lunar New Year’s Eve begins the night before!
Cancer horoscopes, read more!
Leo (July 22-August 22)
Your craving for commitment could reach fever pitch under the January 29 Aquarius new moon, which arrives with a fanfare in your seventh house of partnerships. As the first new moon of 2025 ignites the action, budding romances might burst into bloom without much preamble—music to your merger-minded ears! Make a point of connecting to more people, even if that means showing up at a community gathering or trying another app. This new moon also bodes well for business deals and creative collaborations, especially as the savvy Wood Snake slinks in for the rest of 2025 as we celebrate Lunar New Year’s Eve the night before.
Leo horoscopes, read more!
Virgo (August 22-September 22)
If you’ve been waiting for an optimal moment to relaunch a healthier lifestyle (cleaner diet, more exercise, less junk food), January 29 is one of the most auspicious days of the year! The first new moon of 2025 arrives in Aquarius on January 29 in your sixth house of service and self-care, ramping up your initiative. The next two weeks are peak manifesting time, so come up with a realistic set of goals and a timeline to achieve them, then slowly roll out the changes.
That said, you’ll be up for a fitness challenge—one that lasts longer than 21 days! The night before is Lunar NYE, and the sensual Wood Snake increases your desire to feel great in your own skin.
Virgo horoscopes, read more!
Libra (September 23-October 22)
Your star is rising—noticeably!—as the first new moon of 2025 on January 29 electrifies your fifth house of fame and glamour and makes you quite the scene stealer. Come on out of hiding if you’ve been flying under the radar. The night before is Lunar NYE, and the seductive Wood Snake leads the parade for the rest of 2025. Single and looking? Take matters into your own hands with apps that put you in the driver’s seat, or join online communities where people who share your interests flock. Let your passion shine through, and people will gravitate to you. Get back into a creative project—the muse will be on call!
Libra horoscopes, read more!
Scorpio (October 22-November 21)
Regardless of who’s been showing you interest on the socials or while you’re walking down the street, give your circle of sentient beings the highest priority. January 29 marks the year’s only new moon in Aquarius, and it’s heating up your sentimental, domestic fourth house. You might be fixated on spending more time at Chez Scorpio over the next two weeks. Decorating, baking, watching movies or feathering the nest sound like dream activities. The night before the Aquarius new moon is Lunar New Year’s Eve, and the savvy, sensual Wood Snake helps you set up your space for maximum relaxation.
Scorpio horoscopes, read more!
Sagittarius (November 21-December 21)
If you’ve been spinning your wheels lately, January 29’s Aquarius new moon in your curious third house can revive your spirits. You can bust out of the rut by dabbling with a new DIY project, teaching yourself something from a YouTube video or joining a short-term coaching group.
This new moon fires up your social life—and in experimental Aquarius, you could locate your 2025 soul squad by dabbling in different spaces, both IRL and virtually. Steer clear of activities that put too many demands on your time though. The night before is Lunar NYE, and with the determined Wood Snake reigning for the rest of 2025, you’ll need to be free to focus on an important personal goal.
Sagittarius horoscopes, read more!
Capricorn (December 21-January 19)
The first new moon of 2025 on January 29—in innovative Aquarius—stokes your second house zone of money and security, putting you on a mission to increase your wealth. The next two weeks are extra-ripe with opportunity, and you’ll be ready to pounce on any lucky breaks.
Start putting out the word about whatever you’re seeking: clients, freelance gigs, investment advice. You’re ready to step up to the next level of prosperity, and as a future-oriented Capricorn, you are innately strategic. Better yet? You’ll get an extra dose of magic for any money moves starting the night before—Lunar NYE—when the savvy Wood Snake takes command for the rest of 2025.
Capricorn horoscopes, read more!
Aquarius (January 19-February 18)
Ready to update your personal OS? The first new moon of 2025 arrives on January 29 in YOUR sign, Aquarius, and spreads some major manifesting seeds that will sprout over the coming six months. The power of this fresh-start energy comes with an extra transformational burst as the alchemical Wood Snake takes the wheel the night before, which is Lunar New Year’s Eve. While you might only be sowing seedlings now, by the Aquarius full moon on August 9, they could be a serious bumper crop!
Aquarius horoscopes, read more!
Pisces (February 18-March 19)
Focus, Pisces! You’ve been barreling ahead at a can’t-stop-won’t-stop pace lately, and the January 29 Aquarius new moon in your restorative twelfth house will come as serious relief. You prefer to mull ideas and really FEEL your way to an answer, and you’ll finally get that chance over the coming two weeks. While you’re meditating, journaling or taking a long, bundled-up walk, consider whether it’s also time to let go of a situation. That’s the first step before the deep healing process can begin in earnest. Think of it as “shedding an old skin,” which is an appropriate metaphor as the night before’s celebration of Lunar NYE ushers in the Year of the Wood Snake.
Pisces horoscopes, read more!
When is the next new moon?
The next new moon is on February 27, 2025, in Pisces.
When is the next new moon and full moon in Aquarius?
• The next new moon in Aquarius is on February 17, 2026
• The next full moon in Aquarius on August 9, 2025
Read even more about new moons: New moons reset the monthly lunar cycle. Astrologers treat these occurrences as ultra-powerful moments to set intentions, start fresh and begin projects anew. Learn more about new moons in astrology and about all the 2025 New Moons, the 2025 Supermoons, and the 2025 Eclipses.
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