There is some beautiful energy in this chart. I absolutely love that we have Jupiter finally in Pisces with this new moon. While it is a wide-sextile, it is still one nonetheless that adds uplifting and expansive energy to this chart. This tells me that the benefits of the chart, and the maximization of the energy coming in over the course of the next year, will be one that requires effort on our parts in order to reap the maximum gain.
Aside from the benefit of the wide sextile, there is a copresence that will also affect us. There is a wide conjunction with Venus retrograde to this moon, and with Venus retrograde, you may find that much of what pushes you forward is your own inner knowing and stability. As you approach changes this coming year related to the house that holds Capricorn, and your long-term goals, you'll want to do your best to remain grounded and to listen to that inner strength and knowing.
Aside from what I’ve mentioned above/in the newsletter, this new moon is taking place in the second decan of Capricorn. In this decan, we’re adding in the rulership of Mars. The combination of the new moon in this sign will help to lift our energy and propel us forward into the new year. I’m going to add some of this Mars energy to the post-NYE ritual spellwork. Like the exalted Mars, this decan is all about aiming high and being willing to put in the long-term game. Having the new moon occur here further encourages us to lean into our highest aspirations, and to allow ourselves to dream of all we deserve.
Aside from this, with Vega smack dab in the center of this decan, we also have an artistic impulse and a spirit-worker energy lending itself to the new moon’s energy. This is the prime time to consider your creative practice and to think of all that you are creating in this world, and all the ways you engage with the beauty of the world as well. Much like the long-game energy of an exalted Mars, the tarot card associated with this decan is that of the apprentice— or the three of pentacles. As you move into the new moon, what is the thing you are focusing your energy on? What are you willing to become an apprentice of in this coming year? An apprentice isn’t about quick gain, it’s about solid commitment for the sake of becoming a master through patience, focus, and dedication.