New Moon

The lunar phase in which the Moon cannot be seen from the Earth. In astrological terminology this represents a conjunction between the Sun and the Moon. The energies of both - spiritual consciousness and emotional nature - join forces. The sign in which the conjunction falls usually determines which is likely to be dominant. If it falls in a water sign or earth sign, the lunar energy tends to dominate, whereas in a fire sign or air sign, the situation is usually reversed. In addition to the sign it is also important to take aspects to other horoscope factors into consideration because they will also have an affect.

In a general sense, the New Moon is a symbol of new beginnings, and in esoteric and karmic astrology this is seen as symbolising the beginning of existence itself. According to this tradition, the Moon is finally reborn after dying and going to the solar paradise. Many historical cultures have attributed great significance to the appearance of the crescent New Moon.

A solar eclipse occurs when the New Moon occurs close to the Moon's nodal axis.