Dark New Moon 27 degrees Aries

17^th April 2026 – Excerpt from The Perennial Wheel

This Dark New Moon see the Luminaries at 27 degrees of the cardinal fire sign of Aries. Initiatory enthusiasm is instigated here. With Mars being the ruling planet of this lunation in strong dignity, in rulership and domicile, the energy is powerful and flowing. In a 2 degree orb to Mercury, inspired ideas are likely, though be mindful of harsh words which may accompany them, that also may have a deceptive quality as Neptune at 2 degrees of Aries also. With an applying conjunction between Saturn and Mars, take extra care regarding accidents, especially with the easy flowing sextile to Pluto at 5 degrees of Aquarius. A mini grand trine involving the outer planets is causing a chaotic undercurrent of confusion, with the apex is on Neptune there is an indication of a preponderance of glamour, illusion and deception of sorts. This apex includes Mercury and Mars could indicate sudden onset of a then lingering underswell of difficult and forceful communications.

Moon, herbs and ritual

• Dark New Moons are good for rest days and used in preparation work. Preparing pots, pot labels and soil, organising seeds and planting. Avoid harvesting until the moon is visible in 1-2 days time. Though a good time to specifically plant or harvest roots.
• A cardinal fire Moon, thus dry and barren
• A good time to support the head, skull, face, eyes, blood, adrenal, immunity and male reproductive health.
• Herbs could include; Horseradish Cochlearia armoracia, Wormwood Artemisia absinthium, Garlic Allium sativum.
• A simple Dark New Moon ritual is to detox in a magnesium salt bath (or foot bath) with added fragrant herbs, essential oils or flower essences.

‘The stars incline, they do not compel, a trinity of testimonial’s is needed for certainty. With foresight and preparation, a certainty can be prepared for, helping to either enhance or negate, as needed.’

These transits may affect you personally, if you are predisposed, this can be seen within your natal and other related charts, usually by what is termed a Trinity of Testimonial’s, though otherwise they are general.

If you are likely to be susceptible to this influence, making preparations of meditation and prayer, practicing forms of psychic self defence maybe necessary. The best psychic self defence is considered to be from those of your personal ancestral roots and not of foreign belief systems. Creating and maintaining a strong ancestral veneration practice is seen to strengthen against malicious forces.

The safe use of herbs and other remedies will always depend upon your unique health situation, and you should always take into consideration any possible contraindications; pregnancy and lactation, children’s doses, herb/drug combinations, allergic reactions and up and coming surgery, seek advice from your trusted health professional if not 100% sure.

© Elizabeth Worley

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