New Moon in April
Next April New Moon
in Aries, 17°00′
April New Moon Dates, 2026–2029
Times are in your time zone, or in US Eastern Time if your time zone cannot be read. Years and months follow US Eastern Time; where your date differs, the Eastern date is in parentheses.
| Year | Date and time | Sign |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Aries 27°30′ | |
| 2027 | Aries 17°00′ | |
| 2028 | Taurus 5°12′ | |
| 2029 | Aries 24°12′ |
New Moon in Aries
The Sun and Moon meet in Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, and the New Moon that results feels like a starting gun. It falls between the March equinox and late April, and in the Northern Hemisphere it arrives with early spring, when longer days make almost anything seem possible. This is the most natural New Moon of the year for a clean, bold beginning.
What the Aries New Moon means
A lunar cycle opens at every New Moon, but this one also echoes the start of the astrological year. Aries is a cardinal fire sign ruled by Mars, and it governs courage, independence, the body and the drive to act on your own behalf. Its New Moon supports intentions that ask you to go first rather than wait for permission or perfect conditions.
Think of it as the moment to launch rather than to plan endlessly. A new fitness routine, a solo project, a difficult conversation you have been avoiding, or a decision to put your own needs on the list all match its energy. The intention should be simple enough to start the same week.
The mood around this New Moon
Expect impatience and a surge of energy in the days around it. You may feel ready to quit what bores you and dive into something new, and small frustrations can spark quick anger. Physical activity helps, because fire needs somewhere to go, and a hard workout often clears the head better than talking.
Mars energy can make people competitive and blunt, so arguments flare faster than usual. Because the Moon is dark and new, it is better to act on your own plans than to push others into yours. Courage works best now when it is aimed at your own fears.
Intentions for an Aries New Moon
Strong intentions for this lunation are active verbs: start, try, ask, move, lead. Choose one area where you have been hesitating and commit to the first visible step. Self-confidence, health, leadership and personal independence are all themes it supports, as is learning to say what you want without apologizing for it.
Keep the intention short and physical if possible. Aries responds to action more than reflection, so link the aim to something you can do with your body or your calendar within days. Waiting for the perfect moment is the one thing this New Moon does not reward.
Rituals
Write your intention on a card in one sentence that starts with a verb, and put it where you will see it every morning.
Do something physical that makes you feel strong, such as a run, a dance class or a long walk at a brisk pace.
Clear out one item that reminds you of a version of yourself you are ready to leave behind.
Light a candle and name one fear you will act against in the coming weeks.
Journal prompts
What would I start today if I were not afraid of looking foolish?
Where am I waiting for permission that no one else needs to give?
Which part of my life needs more courage and less planning?
What does my anger tell me about what I really want?
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the April new moon?
The date moves from year to year. The next April new moon is shown at the top of this page, and the table lists every April new moon through 2029, all in your time zone. If the page cannot read your time zone, times appear in US Eastern Time (EST or EDT). Years and months follow US Eastern Time, so where your date differs, the Eastern date is added in parentheses. In a year with two new moons in April, both dates are listed.
What zodiac sign is the April new moon in?
A new moon happens when the Moon lines up with the Sun, so it always falls in the same sign as the Sun. The Sun moves into the next sign partway through every month, so a April new moon lands in one of two signs depending on the year. The sign for each year is in the table on this page.
What does the new moon mean in astrology?
The new moon opens the lunar cycle. The Moon is dark and the sky is quiet, and astrologers treat these days as a time to set intentions, start small and plant ideas that can grow over the following weeks. The sign of the new moon colors which kind of beginning feels natural.