On Tuesday 12 December we find the New Moon in Sagittarius at 20° 40’. To further clarify how this New Moon may impact you are a personal level you need to locate the listed degrees in your natal chart. The issues associated with that house are going to be most influence by the New Moon.
New Moons always provide us with an opportunity for a new emotional start in the areas associate it with the sign and this time we are focused on the sign of Sagittarius.
The higher expression of Sagittarius include being generous, optimistic, adventurous, straightforward, enthusiastic, fun-loving and ethical.
The lower expression can lead to being or overtly blunt, self indulgent and self righteous
This Sagittarius New Moon is a time when we may feel more adventurous than usual. This could include being a courageous explorer of a new land through travel but also it could mean being intellectually open to exploring new ideas through learning. We may be more optimistic and hopeful about the future and ideas associate with beliefs and ethics both our own and those of others may come to the forefront.
However there are some strong aspects influencing this New Moon. The first of which is the Sun, Moon and Mars will all be in Sagittarius. Sagittarius is a fire sign and fire signs love to take action. Mars is the planet most associated with energy and this could mean there will be a lot of impetus. But it is important to remember that we do all have free will and choice. We need to consciously choose to avoid the lower expression Sagittarian energy that can include going to excess, pressing our opinions and beliefs on others - sometimes in a blunt, sarcastic or self-righteous manner and becoming overly ambitious.
If we can resist the urge to change rapidly we actually have the potential to use Chiron overcome are insecurities. The aspect between Sun, Moon and Mars in Sagittarius forms a trine with Chiron because it is in the fire sign of Aries. This supportive energy may allow us to courageously share our special talents or abilities without any of the usual hesitancy. There is also a trine between the Sun, Moon and North Node which means there is *also* a sextile between Sun, Moon and South Node is present. This can be fortunate aspects that can provide us with opportunities do use the lessons we've learned the pass to move forward and expressing our true potential and our soul’s destiny and purpose in this lifetime. Do you do this we need to learn to trust ourselves and not rely on the opinions of others.
But we also have a quincunx between the Sun/Moon and Uranus. We could encounter some unexpected events or unsettling new information that create a strong impulse to make a major change or just try something new or exciting. This may lead to new opportunities that create a sense of independence. Having the Moon involved could cause emotions to be rather unpredictable. Also this strong quincunx can mean that any major decisions or new opportunities may leave us feeling as though sacrifices were required in order to move toward what we want.
Any changes may not be easy or ask clear-cut as we hope they would be because of a square between the Sun/Moon and Neptune. Neptune turn direct and the sign of Pisces four days ago and this could cause us to misinterpret “the facts”. We should take our time to ensure that we are seeing things clearly before we take any important major actions. But Neptune can directly increase are creativity Open the door to increase spiritual communication. These “Neptunian Messages” come from a Divine source and often come in the form of clair-cognizance or intuition -knowing something without knowing how you know it. This can sometimes be difficult to explain to others but it is a great source of information if you can learn how to trust it and make sure it's coming from a spiritual source and not logic or ego.
Now I don't know about you, but the holidays cause me extreme anxiety - the family get-togethers, the gift giving, and very often - the many different personality types that come together at this time of year. It is a very stressful time in my life and it is the only time in my life that I experience such anxiety.
At this time of the New Moon there is opposition between Venus and Jupiter although this ca provide positive energy to whatever or whomever we love, it is also a time that is most prone to excess, overindulgence and misjudging situations. For example within a relationship it could result in having an important conversation that deepens the relationship - but it could also be that this conversation is a bit premature - like moving “too-fast too-soon”.
Or our finances (Venus) could be impacted by impetuous decision making. For example you could feel incredibly generous and want to give very elaborate holiday gifts that end up hurting your financial future. Given that this is happening during the holidays they season in which many of us are attending celebrations and events we all need to avoid any decisions that put ourselves are others in harms way (e.g. driving under the influence). Remember that you do have the power of choice!
On Wednesday 13 December Mercury finally enters the last retrograde phase of 2023. I just gave you a bit of information in my previous post about Mercury Rx and The Elements and I talked a bit about some of miscommunications and mistakes that can happen. You need to be aware of the possibilities of snafus and make a concerted effort to be careful - double check - triple check any plans that you may have or documents - but don’t panic.
For the first 10 days of this retrograde phase Mercury will be traveling backwards through Capricorn until 23 December - at which point he backs up returning into Sagittarius again and then goes Direct 1 January 2024. During his first trip through Capricorn our minds might be elsewhere as we spend time reviewing and reexamining our long-term ambitions and responsibilities. This is a great time to reconsider where you want to go and what you want to accomplish in 2024.
Thursday, 21 December marks of the Solstice when Sun enters Capricorn and we have a change of seasons to winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Sun in Capricorn is a time of year when we begin to take charge of something in our lives. It is a time to use the wisdom we have been learning over the past 6 to 12 months, apply it and move forward in a responsible, mature way. We may feel like organizing something but also, the Solstice is a time when information may be revealed about us to others or about others to us (this could be on a personal or societal level) and often leads to increased clarity.
The New Moon in Sagittarius will be a time of increase hope, inspiration and increased optimism about the future. While we may feel ready to move forward, we should do so with a modicum of caution. With the strong presence of Neptune you may see a little more clearly but not have the whole picture.
If you receive any messages through the end of December, recognize the different sources such as: direct intuitive messages, dreams or synchronicities - as they could lead to amazing insights about how we can meet our needs and desires in a new and exciting way.
So watch for them. Be open to them. Celebrate them. Express gratitude for them
Stay tuned to my YouTube channel for a new Open Reading airing tomorrow.
Until then. Be good to yourselves.
Tara, xo
Timely Astro intel, hints and insights from Tara.
Thank you, Tara. This should be interesting- Cupido at 20 Sag. , Jupiter at 21 Leo, Venus 19 Gemini. And it’s already been an interesting, kind of exhausting past few months. Your feelings at holidays sound a lot like mine. So chill, right? Take care of you and have a healthy, calm, and happy Christmas and New Year, and continued success on your recovery.