Cosmic Energies 28/04-26/05/2025

New Moon 28 April 2025 at 8 Taurus

A new moon happens when the sun and the moon come together at the same degree of a sign. Looking up from Earth, they appear at the same spot. This so-called conjunction of the Sun and the Moon sets the energy for the whole 28-day moon cycle. Starting point for this upcoming cycle is the most intense aspect figure of all: A fixed grand cross. A transformation of the collective consciousness is happening right now, and it’s happening, as transformation always does, through friction.

Friction brings tension. 

Tension brings anger. 

Anger brings courage. 

Courage brings change. 

Change brings growth. 

Growth brings freedom.

So this lunar cycle is about shedding the old skin of powerlessness and victimhood, once and for all, and stepping into our sovereignty. Embodying our authenticity. Owning our magic. And unlocking new superpowers within.

New Moon - the starting point:

28/04/2025 02:31 ICT/UTC+7 (Cambodia time)

A new moon in Taurus usually brings a sense of calmness, beauty and joy of life. It invites us to surround ourselves with good food, nice people and inspiring art, but this one is different. This new moon comes in conjunction with the fixed star Hamal, who is associated with both Mars and Saturn qualities. It holds the Ram energy, the assertive, ambitious, impulsive pioneer, with Saturnian leadership skills. However, it demands a great level of humility. If this is not met, our tremendous willpower will be stopped or slowed down, and the Hamal energy might feel like driving a car with the handbrake on. Stubbornness only causes frustration, so this new moon is inviting us to be more flexible.

This is important because the grand cross, which this new moon is a big part of, is a fixed grand cross. All planets involved are in so-called fixed signs, which want to hold their position, no matter what: the sun, moon and Hamal in Taurus, Mars in Leo, Lilith in Scorpio and Pluto in Aquarius. All are standing at a 90-degree angle to each other, building the big red square you can see in the picture above. These are deep, karmic energies, all pulling in different directions, creating the divine tension we all need for this massive transformation.

Lilith in Scorpio mercilessly calls out suppressed emotions, ancestral wounds, and sexual taboos that we don’t dare to look at. Her radical honesty forces us to let go of superficial safety and fake comfort and step into the divine feminine energy as a whole - the wild, untamed, sacred rage AND the nurturing, luxurious comfort. A fantastic time to awaken and/or work with your Kundalini energy!

Mars in Leo wants us to express our sovereignty loud and clear. He wants to be seen and admired for his creativity and boldness. Pluto in opposition, however, points out very clearly whether it is coming from our small ego trying to be big, or from real authenticity. This is the 3rd (and last) exact opposition between Mars and Pluto. Think back to the times around 4th November 2024 and 4th January 2025, if you were confronted with power struggles or any ego-driven arguments, if you have felt powerless or if you have used your power over others to your own comfort. If you haven’t solved the topic, it might pop up again.

Pluto in Aquarius awakens collective shadows around power and control, so we can transform them. He supports us in alchemizing trauma into power - the power of the many (Aquarius). If we don’t get caught up in the loud and very messy outside, and focus on where this push & pull energy is realigning us with our soul, our essence, our true purpose, we are able to unlock powers within ourselves that we have never dared to dream about!

In addition to the grand cross that is setting the tone for the whole cycle, Uranus, the breaker of chains, in the sign of Taurus, forms a harmonious aspect to the North Node, Saturn, and Venus in Pisces. This is a call to reconnect with our bodies, to redefine our values around beauty and to reevaluate our sense of aesthetics. It’s the dissolution (Pisces) of old, limiting beauty ideals and a new definition of healthy attractivity (Taurus). This also means Mother Earth, by the way, so no wonder she is shaking. She is transforming and levelling up, too.

Here are some practical tips to stay grounded during this intense time of transformation:

• Return to your body

Walk barefoot

Gardening, put your hands into the soil

Eat nourishing roots and grains

Drink ginger tea

Practice deep belly breathing

Have a massage (or massage your feet and hands with scented oils)

Do ice baths or cold & hot showers

• Observe

When you feel overwhelmed, ask yourself, “Is this emotion really mine? Or am I just tapping into the collective?”

If it is yours, reflect and journal to get clarity - triggers show us where we are allowed to grow!

If you just picked up something from the chaotic collective field, let it go and come back to yourself (Return to your body)

• Express yourself

Run, swim, box, whatever sport is yours - these intense energies want to be moved

Dance, sing, paint

Use daily affirmations to train your voice

• Create space & time to feel without judgment

Create a sad playlist and cry it out

Join a women’s circle to feel held

Go for a swim and scream underwater as loudly as you can

Join a breathwork session

Have an online Kundalini activation session in the safety of your own home

Unfolding - throughout the month

01/05/2025

Venus enters Aries

After her retrograde phase, Venus is re-entering Aries, sparking the fire of passion and desire in us. This is bold and impulsive love, and also in our finances, we tend to get riskier than before. 

03/05/2025

Venus conjunct Neptune at 1° Aries

This is the above-mentioned fiery, bold and passionate love being expressed in the most romantic way. This is the feminine in all her mystical, spiritual, sensual and unapologetic glory. Careful, there’s also a potential for illusion, projection or disappointment (truths about corruption and financial fraud might come to the surface, too)

04/05/2025

Pluto retrograde at 4° Aquarius

The planet of power and transformation going retrograde (until October 2025) is inviting us to reflect on and question political systems, technical progress (check in on the overall alignment, ethics and direction of AI, digital identity, privacy/transparency, and social networks), and our communities, teams and friendships. What and who still feels aligned to walk side by side with? 

12/05/2025

Full Moon at 22° Scorpio

During a full moon, the sun and the moon are in opposition, which naturally brings a bit of tension. The sun, our consciousness, shines its bright light on the whole of the moon, our subconsciousness, our emotions, and what we need to feel safe. So, of course, it can get emotional, inspiring and spine-tingling when our subconscious is in the spotlight!

This full moon ends the grand cross and its pressure cooker energy with a bang. Pluto and Mars are both rulers of Scorpio. So this is the ultimate letting go. The great surrendering to the powers of change. If you still hold on to things as they were, now is the time to release them, because we are collectively stepping out of this timeline into a new one.

18/05/2025

Sun conjunct Uranus at 27° Taurus

The Earth is restless. Earthquakes, floods, and volcanic eruptions are very likely, as well as sudden disruptions to financial systems, natural resources or food chain supplies. But also innovations, breakthroughs and revelations around sustainable tech or regenerative agriculture. 

Mercury square Mars, Pluto and opposition Lilith

Shockwaves pulsate through the collective nervous system, mental field and social structures. Rebellion, demonstrations, many people on the streets standing up for their rights (an almost daily ritual by now anyway), especially women or marginalized groups expressing their rage. New groundbreaking information around quantum physics, archaeology or biology might come up with the feeling that every history and science book needs to be rewritten. Stay grounded and offline as much as you can.

21/05/2025

Sun enters Gemini

The sun entering the flexible sign of Gemini raises our curiosity and flexibility. We might feel the urge to socially connect and communicate more, to learn some new skills and sharpen our minds.

25/05/2025

Mercury conjunct Uranus at 28° Taurus

Phew, this is a time of mental shifts. Expect sudden ideas, insights, downloads, upgrades and the synapses in your brain rewiring fast. Also, take care of your nervous system! This is also your friendly reminder to backup your computers - tech glitches are possible when electricity fills the air like this!

Saturn enters Aries

When Saturn enters Aries for the first time in around 30 years, a new karmic cycle begins. It’s time to take responsibility for ourselves, our path, to stand by our choices and claim our independence with authenticity. Saturn in Aries is leadership, not from ego, but from integrity. New ways of wisely dealing with conflict and assertiveness will be paved.  

Next New Moon: 27 May 2025, 6° Gemini

Next Full Moon: 11 June 2025, 21° Sagittarius

If you want to know more about your personal cosmic blueprint and how to navigate the current energies, book an online astrology reading with me here

Have a magical lunar cycle, everybody

Shine your light loud, we’re all illuminating the same sky

Sissi

Cosmic Energies 28/04-26/05/2025