New Moon in Capricorn - January 12th, 2021
On January 12th, 2021 (9:00 PM PST) and on January 13th (12:00 AM EST), the Moon begins a new cycle in the earthy and practical sign of Capricorn. The sign that is wired for hard work, understands the need for discipline, feels joy in productivity and is inspired by accomplishment. I’ll also add that she’s not easily distracted, craves solitude like no other, values integrity above all else, and when she’s functioning at her highest- she carries the archetype of the wise elder. At her worst, she becomes rigid, demanding, and controlling. If she ever turns to others for approval, it’s likely that she’ll begin to lose clarity about herself and become a prisoner to her success. If this happens then no matter what she does, nothing will ever quite seem like it’s enough.
What does this mean for this New Moon?
New Moon’s occur when the sun and moon cozy up close to one another making the moon invisible in the sky. This is why New Moons tend to represent new beginnings, fresh starts, and a time to plant new seeds. Something from the hidden realm is getting ready to come into visibility and this Capricorn energy wants us to build something that will stand the test of time. Oh, and let me tell you something, this New Moon occurs at 23 degrees Capricorn, the same point of alignment when Saturn and Pluto first joined up together last January. It’s also the same critical point between the Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto alignment where we saw the increase in Covid take place. All that to say, this new Moon may have us reflect on how much our lives have changed since then.
We know that Capricorn tends to like responsibility, stability, hard work, integrity, and structure. Yet, this New Moon is what we call “out of bounds.” This just means it’s not playing by the rules right now. It tends to have a bit of that wild child energy coursing through its veins. Maybe it’s time to nurture some of our own inner rebellion to help us find what needs to change and how to do it. Then let’s couple this energy with Uranus, turning stationary, the planet associated with disruptions, change, and some wildness of its own geared towards more freedom. I bet you can imagine that Capricorn isn’t too fond of all of this instability.
However, if we stay focused, this Capricorn energy is perfect for building a new “project” that is likely related to our work, responsibilities, or some long- term commitments. Remember what I said above - Capricorn likes things to last and loves to point at something tangible, as if to say, “I built that.” While I wish it were as simple as putting actions to your dreams, I have to address that this New Moon is cozied up really close to Pluto, the planet of transformation, who happens to be making a challenging alignment to Eris.
I haven’t mentioned too much about Eris in the past, if at all, but this dwarf planet, is known as the feminine equivalent of Mars. She is the goddess of war, and in Greek mythology, she was often called Discordia. That should give you an idea of her energy. She was known for stirring up trouble especially when she was left out of an event. She tends to make sure that those who have abused power will eventually be put in their place. I believe we are seeing some of this energy directly played out here in the States. Personally, you may want to consider where you have felt excluded or slighted and how you’ve handled that experience. Whatever this triggers in you, you’ll have to decide if you’ll lean on jealousy and vindictive behavior to get your due or if you’ll choose it to fuel your own creative juices.
Saturn, the ruler of Capricorn, is still cozied up closely to Jupiter in the sign of Aquarius making it harder to see the vision. Additionally, Saturn (in Aquarius) is making a challenging aspect to Uranus (you’ll hear a lot more about this aspect throughout the year). Keep in mind that Aquarius, ruled by Uranus, likes us to look to the future, so we might feel as though we are in a clash between the old and the new. What if it’s not about one or the other though, and instead we consider how we might carry forward the wisdom from the past to help us carve out a new future. Pluto’s presence is powerful and sometimes messy, but keep in mind that Pluto is simply requiring us to be honest so that we can really “see” and embody truth. In other words, maybe Pluto’s energy is exactly what we need to help us face the wounds and claim what needs to transform within us.
What are your priorities right now? Is there anything you’d like to shift? How have you changed from a year ago? What are you building in your life? What’s clashing in your life? What’s the wisdom in the clash? What’s the change that needs to emerge?
One other alignment I need to address is Mars, the planet associated with passion, intensity, and aggression, because it’s getting closer and closer to Uranus and will make an exact conjunction on January 20th. Hmmmm… I wonder how all this volatile and intense energy connected to change will impact the US inauguration?! I’m not sure that the fiery tension between the “two” sides will soften anytime soon, but what Mars and Uranus in Taurus are really looking for is a way to calm down and find peace.
While I'm sure it would be easy to let anxiety and fears take over, use the Capricorn energy to do what you need to do to make it through. Take responsibility for where you are and start making plans for how you’d like to reimagine your future. Take steps to create dreams that might not fully manifest until much later on. Make sure you celebrate the little victories along the way by rewarding yourself for completing tasks. Don’t forget to take some time out to be in solitude, and do your best to let new ideas emerge.
While we all might feel pulled during this New Moon to become clear on what mountain we need to climb, we will all experience this lunar energy differently depending on where Capricorn is located in your chart or if you have a natal planet associated with it. If you would like a more personalized reading, I’d love to set up a session with you.
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[*Note* The ABOVE contains a personification of the sign Capricorn. The sign is not gendered and the SHE could just as easily be used as HE.]