A new beginning, the New Moon in Capricorn

The Foundation

Capricorn is a very industrious energy. It’s known for its steadfast, determined, and pragmatic nature. Capricorn is the goat that climbs to the top of the mountain, no matter how high or how long it takes.

Capricorn is associated with strategy, structure, ambition, and consistency. It’s more responsible and less emotional. It’s driven by purpose and patience. Capricorn is a sign and energy that initiates and sustains based on experience. They build from wisdom gained through tenacity and responsibility. It’s a sign associated with systems, boundaries, and legacy.

This Capricorn new moon is asking you to begin taking small, intentional steps towards your higher visions based on your knowledge and experience from the past.

Most likely, these are goals or ideas that feel fairly risky to you, but they’ve been whispering to you for at least the past few months (most likely since last year). This Capricorn new moon says - now is the time to begin.

This moon wants you to draw on your past experiences and understand that like a ship on the ocean, even a 1% change in direction towards your new goals will -not can, but will - radically alter your final destination.

The Capricorn new moon says it’s absolutely worth climbing that mountain; everything you've done up until now indicates that you can. The Capricorn new moon says now is the time to start on that path, but take your steps consciously. Utilize your past experiences to intelligently and purposefully move into your future.

Although Capricorn is commonly associated with masculine roles and systems, Capricorn is a feminine Earth sign that carries the energy of the wise sage. So this Capricorn new moon isn’t a dreamer's new moon; it’s a seeding point rooted in maturity and understanding. It’s a starting point anchored in experience and integrity. Think of the grandmother. She can clearly discern what’s truly worth our time and attention, what's fleeting, and what’s possible through consistent care and devotion.

Cosmic Support

This moon is receiving supportive aspects from almost the entire sky, which is rare and so lovely. It’s closely engaged with all of the inner planets- Mercury, Mars, and Venus - which means we will see the impacts of the choices we make during this moon in our day-to-day lives. Not in a loud way, but in a pragmatic, sustaining way.

First off, Mercury and Mars are sitting right next to this new moon, also in Capricorn, which means they are resolutely lending their support. These two planets want you to change the way you think and take action towards your goals. Because they are in the same sign, an Earth sign, you need to listen to the clues your body is giving you. What irritates you? It’s old, let it go, move on. What’s intriguing to you? Alchemize the energy of the old to step towards the new.

Mercury is how we think and speak. Mars is our will and how we take action. They are saying it’s time to let go of the fears and habits that don’t support your soul’s ambitions. Mercury is here to help you to stop overthinking and shift your self-talk. Mars says do it different. Be direct in your action. You’re ready, make the time, change your routine. Remember, all you need is a 1% shift, consistently over time.

Venus and Pluto are also in close proximity to this new moon, but in the sign of Aquarius. They’re reminding us that pursuing our true desires, what calls to us from the heart, is transformational and empowering, particularly when it’s also in service of the collective.

Uranus is lending its revolutionary energy to give us the surge we need to move past our comfort zone. It reminds us that change is essential, and eventually, even our comfort zone gets uncomfortable. Uranus is also in an Earth sign, so what feels like a bold move now will have staying power.

Saturn and Neptune are helping us release the aspects of the past that don’t serve our future vision, but only if we actually take action towards the future. They’re holding up the mirror so we can look into our own eyes and know we are moving forward from a space of higher awareness and experience. They are helping us to release the past with reverence for ourselves and our journey.

Jupiter is helping us to see that when we cling to safety, we close ourselves off from attaining our highest ambitions, and that moving past our fears is essential for healing any wounds to our sense of self-identity.

This Capricorn new moon presents the opportunity for a serious new beginning built on lived experience, conscious commitment, and willingness to do the work.

Journal Prompts

1. What new practice, project, or self-identity is being called forward at this time in your life? And, what is a practical action you can commit to to initiate this?

2. What do you need to respectfully, maturely release in your life to make room for this new practice, project, or self-identity?

3. How will moving forward with this new practice, project, or self-identity help you to heal?

Affirmation

Capricorn purposefully utilizes the past to create structure and legacy for the future.

Fill in the blanks below to create your Capricorn New Moon affirmation: I utilize my (past-blank) to build a new, sustainable (blank). I intentionally and willingly begin.

Rituals

Moon Water: The Moon has a rhythmic relationship with the waters of our planet and our bodies. Water facilitates connection and is the carrier of emotion.

Fill a clear jar with water and hold it in both hands as you mindfully speak your new moon affirmation or intentions to the water. Place the water outside or near a window where it can receive the moons presence overnight. Drink your moon water with conscious intention of bringing life and connection to the seeds you've planted with the new moon.

Tree Wisdom: Choose a tree that you see regularly and are fond of. Trees, like Capricorn, carry the wisdom of slow, consistent growth through extremely variable conditions.

Place your hand on your chosen tree and speak your affirmations or intention to this trusted ally, or bury your written intentions at the base of this tree, and know that this wise elder will remind you and hold space for your ambitions.