On your marks, get set… action!
- Stephy Santander

- Apr 15
- 4 min read
📣 The starting gun is fired. The New Moon in Aries, an incredible stellium also in Aries, and Uranus entering Gemini—the waiting time is over.
Brace yourselves, because this week seven planets gather in Aries, bringing an unprecedented explosion of powerful energy. In case you didn’t know: the last time so many planets came together in Aries was in 1821 ☝️ And the last time the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune aligned here was so long ago that it cannot even be astrologically calculated. We are talking millennia. So enjoy your free time while you can, because this alignment will challenge you to gather your courage. And if that weren’t enough, there is a New Moon conjunct Chiron, which means old doubts, wounds, or fears of failure are likely to resurface. Try to use friction as fuel and remember to pace your energy: this astrology is demanding.
As Mars (the planet of conflict), Saturn (the planet of obstacles), and Mercury (the planet of communication) align in mid-April, it is very likely that you will experience frustration, exhaustion, and the feeling of fighting against things that simply won’t move. But it is also possible to succeed if you work within your limits and find constructive ways to channel the energy. After all, this week marks the beginning of Taurus season. Reinterpret every exhausting effort and every call to urgency as an invitation to slow down and reconnect with reality.

The New Moon on April 17 represents much more than a simple lunar event: it is an energetic turning point that invites a deep reset, both on an individual and collective level. In astrology, New Moons symbolize beginnings, but this is not just any beginning, as seven planets are aligned for an extremely powerful launch in which everything will accelerate even further. Countless new things will emerge; they will be created and blow our minds. This is a beginning charged with vital impulse, courage, and urgency of action. It is, quite literally, the birth of a new humanity, a new being.
Aries is the archetype of birth, of the first breath, of the primordial fire that gives rise to movement. In this context, the New Moon does not propose a gradual or contemplative process, but rather a leap forward. This energy will not favor those who remain passive or in prolonged waiting; on the contrary, it pushes us to make decisions, to initiate, and to act even in the midst of uncertainty. It is an invitation to trust instinct, to reclaim personal initiative, and to move out of states of stagnation. Remember: we can always, always, always begin again. This New Moon invites you to step out of your comfort zone and reignite your passion for life.

And if that weren’t enough, during these days a rare and magnificent stellium concentrated in Aries amplifies this energy, while also bringing the challenge of impulsivity, with the risk of acting without reflection. This is the Big Bang of your life, where there is no looking back. In this sense, it represents a test of inner maturity. The available energy can be highly constructive if used with clarity and intention, but it can also generate conflict if expressed in a scattered and unconscious way.
This is a moment to reclaim your sovereignty, redefine your place in the world, and step into action from a more authentic self. It is a time of conscious movement. Every action becomes a statement of identity, and every decision a step toward a new version of the self.
☿ With Mercury, your boldest opinions and most daring impulses are ready to come to light; but make sure the timing is right before giving them a voice.
♂︎ With Mars, your personal power is a gift to the collective. Be yourself, and those who resonate with your frequency will come closer.
♆ With Neptune, what you dream of most becomes vision ready to manifest.
♄ And with Saturn, it is not enough to wish for it: it is time to build it with discipline and take responsibility for what you begin.
⚷ And with the Sun conjunct Chiron, if it hurts, it has something to tell you. Let any pain or heartbreak illuminate what you truly want and deserve.
⚠️ But be careful: so much concentrated fire energy can burn you if you don’t know where to direct it. If you don’t consciously channel this energy, you may experience anxiety, frustration, or anger. Learn to maintain equanimity.

And to close the month, on April 26, Uranus will enter Gemini, bringing a major revolution in consciousness, collective thought, and technology. For me, this is one of the most important events—if not the most important—we will experience in the coming years, as it represents an evolutionary leap in consciousness.
The last time Uranus was in this sign was from 1941 to 1949, a period that brought rupture, innovation, and sudden changes. Uranus is a planet that is difficult to predict; when it enters a sign, it breaks barriers and revolutionizes energy. Essentially, Uranus shows us what lies behind reality, bringing unexpected innovation. Over the next seven years in Gemini, it will activate a radical transformation in the realm of thought. This is not simply about new ideas, but about a new way of thinking, in which traditional structures of knowledge are shattered.
Uranus’ processes are unpredictable, unexpected, surprising, and chaotic. During this transit, the human mind becomes a space of tension between old narratives and new ways of interpreting reality: the veil falls. However, this same energy may also bring dispersion, superficiality, and difficulty sustaining attention. What does this mean? There will be many technological advances reflected in artificial intelligence, information networks, and instant global communication, among others we may not yet be able to imagine. But this will bring an important consequence: information overload, manipulation and distortion of data, contradictory narratives, and media manipulation. That is why developing inner discernment will be essential, as we will reach a point where we can no longer distinguish what is real and what is not; in fact, we may even begin to question reality itself.
Presence, intuition, and coherence are what matter most now.



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