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New Moon in Aquarius: The Woman at the Well

This new moon, examine your ideas around groups, friends, social awareness, humanitarianism, technology, and your hopes and wishes for the future.

New Moon in Aquarius: The Woman at the Well

Aquarius is an air sign that is very invested in the collective. Air signs typically are intellectual and social. Aquarius is a fixed sign, bringing in stable and focused energy. Aquarius is known as the water bearer. Water is life, and many women around the world still have to travel long distances to a well to collect water and bring it back to their family.

A Biblical archetype for Aquarius is the Woman at the Well (John 4:1-30, 39-42). Jesus’ conversation with her transgressed societal norms, offering a revolutionary message of "living water.” Commentators in the past have, of course, written her off as morally questionable. They have also attempted to delegitimize her ability to engage in a serious theological conversation with Jesus. A faithful reading of the text doesn't support either of those ideas.

Her curiosity and authenticity reflect Aquarius’ intellectual and progressive traits, while her transformation into an evangelist embodies the sign’s ability to inspire collective healing. Gail R. O'Day states that, "The text presents the woman as a character who is unafraid to stay in conversation with Jesus, who recognizes that a prophet is the perfect person of whom to ask her question. The woman is the first character in the Gospel to engage in sustained theological conversation with Jesus. The Samaritan woman is a witness and disciple like John the Baptist, Andrew, and Philip." (The Women's Bible Commentary, p 522)

Her initial isolation in showing up at the well without other women as well as her initial resistance and questioning of Jesus parallels Aquarian tendencies toward detachment and stubbornness. Ultimately, the story mirrors Aquarius’ potential to foster radical belonging and create pathways for spiritual renewal for the collective.

In terms of personality traits, each sign exhibits positives and negatives. It’s important to be aware of both, and to notice what you want to emphasize and what energy you can focus on in this season.

High Side of Aquarius: Visionary thinking, progressive and inclusive, humanitarian spirit, intellectual and curious, authenticity

Low Side of Aquarius: Detached and aloof, overly idealistic, rebellious for the sake of it, stubbornness, unpredictable

SUGGESTED MEDITATION FOR NEW MOON IN AQUARIUS: Cultivating Peace with What Is Guided Meditation

Click to read more about the meditation and access the guide sheet.

WANT THE WORKSHEET?

A printable worksheet for the Aquarius New Moon — the woman, a mantra, and journal prompts. This is what I use in my own circle! Free, along with all twelve months.

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

  1. Who are you showing up for and how does that need to shift?
  2. What social causes are resonating with you and how are you investing your time there? 
  3. What in your life has reached completion and is ready to be let go to create space for something new?

If you’d like to create a home altar for this season or for your women’s circle, here are some ideas that align with Aquarius

RITUAL SUGGESTION FOR AQUARIUS

Gather around a single bowl of water, each person holding a piece of thread. Let the thread represent your connection to others—notice where connection feels nourishing and where it feels depleting.

Bring a hand to your heart or throat and quietly name what you are thirsty for right now, without editing what comes to mind. Then dip your fingers into the water and gently touch your forehead (vision), your throat (truth), and your heart (belonging), saying: May what I offer the world be drawn from a well that is tended. 

Release the thread and sit in silence for a few breaths.

LOOKING FOR OTHER MONTHS?

Find all of my new moon reflections at the hub page here.

DOING THIS WITH OTHER PEOPLE?

These work alone, but they were built for a circle — that's how I use them. Here's how to host one: setting the space, structuring the evening, and facilitating so that everyone actually speaks.