- Avarna Jain,
Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media
The year’s first new moon is going to be all about unlocking passion from within…

January has been an exciting time for skywatchers. After the rare planetary alignment on Saturday, 2025’s first new moon is going to rise on 29 January. Aside from its astronomical significance, the lunar event will also have a significant astrological impact.
The new moon will rise in the sign of Aquarius, signalling a fresh beginning and a forward-thinking approach to the future.
Since Aquarius is an optimistic sign, this new moon’s energy will encourage you to look past the challenges, however minor or major they might seem, and focus on building a road to the future. It’s time to surround yourself with a community that aligns with your values and helps in your emotional growth.
The new moon is also coinciding with the Chinese New Year. The advent of the Year of the Snake and this new moon together make this one of the most auspicious periods of the year. The decisions you make now will set the tone for the rest of the year that follows.

While zodiac signs across the board will feel the effects of the new moon, four signs in particular will find themselves impacted more than others…
Can you feel the buzz in the air, dear moonchild? The new moon brings with it a transformative energy that is pushing you to be more vulnerable. Now before this sets off the alarm bells for you, bear in mind that stepping out fo your comfort zone can open new doors for you. So put yourself out there and greet new possibilities with openness and optimism.
It’s time to listen to your heart, Libra. The new moon is going to help you unlock a new passion for life. You can expect to feel energised and enthusiastic about different areas of your life, especially relationships. This is the period to make more room for love and laughter in your life and one way to do it is by putting yourself first. Do what makes you feel good and the positive vibes will follow.

The start of a new lunar cycle will align the sectors of communication and information for you, Sagittarius. Healthy and open communication can help ease off some of the burdens that have been weighing you down. You’re working towards new milestones, and it will serve you well to look at any challenging situation with a new perspective. Don’t be afraid to shake things up and get moving.
Take this new moon as a reminder to hit the brakes, Pisces. You’ve been moving at a rapid pace towards your goals all this while and it’s not doing you any good. Let the energy of this lunation allow you to savour what life has given you and focus your attention inwards. For some, this time will bring up long-buried emotions to the surface. However, you must be mindful to not let it affect your decisions in the present.