The new moon in Capricorn, the last new moon of 2024, is upon us, giving us a chance to cast a proverbial light toward the future under the pure potential of a dark sky
When is the new moon in Capricorn?
On December 30, 2024, at 5:27 p.m. ET, the final new moon of 2024 will arrive at 9 degrees of Capricorn.
Astrologer Letao Wang told The Post, “This is the final new moon in Capricorn and the last opportunity to harness the successful vibrations of Capricorn until 2026!
In 2025, there won’t be a new moon in Capricorn at all, adding an air of exclusivity and significance to this celestial event. Make the most of the cosmic energy available to you during this time.”
New moon meaning
A new moon transpires when the moon is in conjunction with the sun and is no longer visible from our vantage on Earth. As such, the new moon always falls in the same zodiac sign the sun is currently moving through.
When these two bodies align in sign, it’s an opportunity to assess and progress.
This week, that opportunity takes shape in the enterprising sign of the sea goat, where working your way to the top meets pragmatism and a love of earned earthly delights.
Where the grind gives way to gold if you will.
The new moon is like a clean slate, turning over the fresh dirt and blank page of a month-long lunar cycle. The sky goes dark, and we go in, imagining our futures in the point before creation is conceived.
Never is the time more primed for taking what could be into being than under the influence of strategy as poetry Capricorn.
New moon in Capricorn meaning
Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the great teacher who giveth and taketh away but who does neither without a larger play at hand.
Capricorn understands that the worthwhile is worth waiting for and illustrates through their steady ascent the uncontestable power of a plan.
Under this new moon, that plan can be as simple as acknowledging what you want or want to change, giving desire the gravity it deserves, and letting the cardinal forces fall in line to support you.
Capricorn only invests when they’re sure of the payoff. We can all learn a little something from this approach and allot our energies, attention, and proverbial eggs toward the basket of ultimate benefit.
“Maybe you are searching among the branches for what only appears in the roots.”
George Ivanovich Gurdjieff
Wang imparts, “As we align with the energy of Capricorn, we are guided to set realistic goals and work diligently towards achieving them. Capricorn’s influence empowers us to embrace responsibility, structure, and long-term planning, making this new moon an opportune time to lay the foundation for future success.”
In keeping with the ethos of his sign and the energy of this full moon, philosopher, mystic, and double Capricorn George Ivanovich Gurdjieff espoused, “Maybe you are searching among the branches for what only appears in the roots.”
Dig in, show out.
Planets at play
The new moon in Cap will form a sextile with Saturn, which is currently treading water in the bathtub gin of Pisces.
Wang shares, “Saturn’s influence brings structure, discipline, and wisdom to this new moon. It is a guiding force, reminding us of the importance of perseverance and patience as we work towards our goals. This alignment presents us with opportunities and blessings rooted in long-term success, serious commitment, and personal transformation.”
The lesson of this moon is to start small and keep going, to forge your form based on how you want to feel in the long run. Remember that we need to have the container before we can fill it.
This new moon = disciplined dreaming.
As Wang explains, the energy of Saturn and the committal nature of Capricorn conspire to help us lock in and fill up as the new year dawns, “As we gather under the luminosity of this powerful new moon, let us reflect on our aspirations for the upcoming year, set realistic and achievable goals, and commit to the disciplined action required to manifest our dreams.”
As the new moon falls in a cardinal sign, it will be most affecting for those with major placements in Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra.
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Astrologer Reda Wigle researches and irreverently reports on planetary configurations and their effect on each zodiac sign. Her horoscopes integrate history, poetry, pop culture, and personal experience. To book a reading, visit her website.
