Capricorn New Moon
ground into your authentic ambition
capricorn black new moon
december 30th, 2024
2:26pm (pst)
Hi friends,
As we say goodbye to 2024, the Universe gifts us a powerful opportunity to realign ourselves with the magic of Nature and remember our ability to co-create our reality, with a second new Moon in December.
It’s rare to have two new Moons in one month, a phenomenon known as a Black Moon. Black Moons pack an even more potent punch than typical new Moons, as they amplify the energy of profound intention setting and fresh starts, offering us not just one, but two opportunities to envision and align with our true desires and/or goals, as we close out 2024 and move into a new year.
Speaking of visions, desires and goals, the Capricorn new Moon on December 30th, helps us close out the year with vision, ambition, alignment, perseverance and confidence. This second new Moon of December, is a powerful invitation to plan and ground our dreams and ambitions into tangible reality.
Landing in the ambitious and steadfast sign of Capricorn, this New Moon invites us to ground into our authentic ambitions and commit to the projects and creations that align with our truest selves.
Read on for more on
the energies of the Capricorn New Moon
Astrology Forecast with Sarah
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Capricorn’s aspirational ambition
The Cardinal Earth sign of the Zodiac, Capricorn energy is known to be dedicated, disciplined, responsible and oh so ambitious.
On the shadow side, Capricorn energy can be a total “workaholic”, using their ambition and goals, as a way to repress and bypass the (at times intense) emotions that run through them.
Ruled by Saturn—the planet of discipline, time, limits and mastery—Capricorn is the sign of perseverance, responsibility, and grounded ambition.
Yet, this particular Capricorn New Moon doesn’t ask us to chase the outer ambitions society often conditions us to pursue.
Instead, it calls us to ask: What is the ambition that feels most true within?
Instead of chasing external indications of our success, this Capricorn new Moon asks us to tune into our own inner compass by getting clear on what really matters to us on a deeper level.
This lunation also asks us to commit ourselves to something we truly desire, yet we believed was out of reach, when it comes to our own creations and offerings.
Under this Capricorn Black New Moon, we are asked to align with our long-term goals and commit to the structures that support them. This lunar event is a call to pause, reflect, and redefine our sense of purpose as we allow ourselves to align with Winter’s energy (on the Northern Hemisphere) and prepare to welcome a new year.
winter’s balance
I actually find it quite equalizing and even poetic to find the hard-working and aspirational energy of Capricorn season as the start of Winter here in the Northern Hemisphere. In fact Capricorn season begins with the Winter Solstice (which this year is on Saturday 12.21), marking the official shift from the harvest of Autumn into the restorative depths of Winter.
Ruled by the element of Water, and Yin energies of receptivity, introspection and connection, Winter in Nature is a time to rest more and produce less. Yet productivity is the name of our society’s consumptive game, so we humans way too often bypass our need (and the planet’s need) to produce less and restore more. Winter is a reminder to us all, that the restorative deep sleep (mini-death) of this more dormant season is essential for the growth and productivity to come in Spring and Summer.
Capricorn energy often likes to distract themselves from feeling by focusing on productivity. Winter’s reminder to slow down, feel and connect is a beautiful way to balance Capricorn’s aspirations to achieve with their unconditioned authentic ambitions.
Coming just two days before the start of 2025, this New Moon might feel like the ideal moment to set your New Year’s resolutions/goals. Yet this new Moon isn’t about setting those typical New Year’s goals that fade by the next new Moon. Instead, the potent manifesting power of the Black Capricorn New Moon is best used for planting the seeds of our most deeply aligned ambitions, and grounding ourselves into the belief that yes, we absolutely can bring these dreams into reality.
grounding into authentic ambition
The energy of a New Moon always invites us to plant seeds of intention, but this Capricorn New Moon emphasizes the importance of authenticity. It’s time to stop chasing goals that don’t feel true to us and instead focus on the dreams that ignite our passion and purpose.
Here’s some ways to ground into aligned action:
1. Reflect on Your Authentic Ambitions
Take a moment to journal about the goals and dreams that truly light you up. What have you been yearning to create but telling yourself you can’t? Release the societal “shoulds” and focus on what your soul genuinely desires.
2. Commit to Your True Vision
Capricorn’s energy supports creating a solid foundation for your authentic ambitions. Break your dream into actionable steps and commit to starting, even if it feels intimidating. Trust that steady progress will bring it to life.
3. Embrace Dedicated Discipline as Self-Love
Discipline isn’t about forcing yourself into a rigid mold; it’s about showing up for what matters most to you. Let this New Moon help you reframe discipline as dedication, and an act of self-love and devotion to your authentic path.
4. Align with Your Inner Truth
Are your goals truly yours, or are they echoes of external expectations? This is the time to reassess and release ambitions that don’t resonate. When your actions align with your authentic self, the journey becomes far more fulfilling.
May this Capricorn New Moon connect you with your authentic aspirations and purposeful ambitions and ground you into your belief in your ability to attain it all and more!
with infinite love and appreciation,
Rachael
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Astrology of the
Capricorn New Moon
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This new Moon is all about assessing our actions and desires. It’s accompanied by a Mars Pluto opposition which gives the opportunity to transform our actions and deepen our motivations.
This may come through a frustrating situation but if we can channel that frustration into getting real with ourselves about the deeper meaning, we can create intrinsic motivation to go after what we want.
With all the planning energy that Capricorn brings, use it to think about not only what you want to DO but how you want to FEEL. Start with your feelings before the actions.
There’s also support from a Mercury trine to Chiron, which brings healing through communication. This can be through conversations, writing, or any other form of communication. So if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or annoyed, talk to someone you trust or get the pen out and journal!
-sarah
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