Aries New Moon is Prime Time to Set Intentions

The Aries new moon is the beginning of the astrological new year, SPRING, and hence the time for an annual ritual I hold near and dear. This year’s Aries New Moon is March 26 12:06 pm EST. 6 degrees Aries 08. I do this ritual with my family creating a "treasure map" of all the things I want to create for myself, my life, others for the year. We create the treasure map in the form of a collage and I look and meditate on it daily. It is a special manifesting tool and so much fun! Some people in the world do this ritual based on the Tibetan New Year, also in the Spring.
You can read about treasure maps a bit here which is the blog of my friend who introduced me to the concept.

http://tracyastrosalon.blogspot.com/2009/02/preparing-for-our-treasure-m...

There is a link there to another site which outlines the process in detail. It is worth reading, trust me.
Mars, the ruler of aries

Here is the email I have sent out faithfully for the past few years......

You are receiving this email because you have touched my heart. For those of you who are new to this project, all of the details are below. For those of you who have "Treasure Mapped" with me before, I am faithfully sending you the 2009 information.

Some of you may be into this from the spiritual angle, some not. Either way I think it is a great exercise in goal setting and manifesting your dreams.The Treasure Map was born and created by a famous astrologer named Buzz Meyers. It goes something like this:

Once a year there is a time, when you should sit down and plan what you want to accomplish during the next 12 months. That time of year is Aries new moon. Ideally it should be done on that day. For 2009 the Aries new moon arrives on March 26 12:06 pm EST. 6 degrees Aries 08

You have about 3.5 days to complete you map from the start time. I like to think of my map as a visual prayer. I can look at it every day and remember to look forward to the future, but also to give thanks for today.

Buzz recommended that you "build" a treasure map. The map is made on foam core or cardboard, & it’s essentially a big collage. Its made of pictures, images, cut out words, written words, photos of you or your loved ones, any material you find which translates your inner dreams. The most important element to your map however, is your intention. Its time for you to speak up & tell the universe what you want. It can also be as simple as writing your intentions on a slip of paper.

In addition, some people like to add "potency" to the map by setting it up according to the Feng Shui grid:

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1 is wealth, prosperity, abundance visuals
2 is fame, how you are known in the world
3 is love and relationships
4 is family
5 is health and vitality
6 is creativity/children
7 is knowledge
8 is work, career
9 is spirituality, angels, helpful people

It is important to remember DO NOT pick up your supplies (cardboard, magazines, stickers, words, images, etc) before the new moon. The idea is that you do not want “old” energy (before the Aries new moon) entering the new energy you are trying to create (after the Aries New Moon).

The Aries new moon is quickly coming up on us so take these next few weeks to reflect and imagine what you want your life to look like. The idea is to create your biggest dreams on the map – leaving no place for “I can’t” “It’ll never happen” or “Impossible”. These weeks leading up to the new moon are a great time to clear up and clear out any clutter - physical, emotional, or spiritual.

Lastly, please remember the map requires intention. Your absolute intention requires nurturing, constant fixation and attention.

Enjoy and may the creation begin!!!
Blessings,
Denise Spatafora

Author of "Better Birth, The Ultimate Guide to Childbirth from Home Births to Hospitals" being released April 2009, Wiley Publishing