New Moon in Sagittarius

The final New Moon of the year reveals an intensity, sitting at what some might see as a ‘critical’ or anaretic degree, at 28 Sagittarius.

Despite being the harbinger of a fresh new chapter, this degree signals urgency, crisis, or a powerful push to quickly mature and integrate the lessons of the sign it inhabits.

In Sagittarius, the rush is to absorb and activate the lessons of growth, expansion, and spiritual wisdom. It comes at just the right time, at the close of a big year filled with countless changes, ingresses, aspects, and Eclipses.

So, what have we truly learnt?

More importantly, how might we put these lessons into action? How can we translate knowledge into lived experience, applying our hard-earned insights to the journey of life itself?

These are deep questions to ask, yet entirely appropriate for this New Moon. Growth without application is wasted - it has no lasting impact. This is always a caution with Sagittarius energy: excess and rushing from one thing to the next only leads to scattering. Pulling it all together and linking loose threads leads to a fuller, clearer bigger picture in the long run.

The planets are supportive. Ruled by Jupiter in Cancer, trine Saturn in Pisces, there’s a promise of lasting foundations, if we’re ready to put in the work. The trine from Jupiter to Neptune emphasizes the deeply spiritual aspect of this New Moon. Sagittarius itself is already well-known as the Wise Teacher; in its most evolved expression, this sign guides others toward personal growth and soul expansion.

The invitation now is to dream big, to reach for Divine wisdom and trust that all will fall into place. After all, Sagittarius isn’t called ‘God’s favourite child’ for nothing. Landing on their feet is second nature, allowing for bold risks to be taken.

What risks might we reach for in these coming months? How can we step forward and put the future into our own hands, knowing that all will unfold just as it should? How can we live our truth more authentically?

Once again, the critical degree of this New Moon urges the rapid cultivation of faith, hope, truth-seeking and expansion. If the impulse arises to pack up our things and book a flight, then we need to listen to our soul’s yearning. If leaping into a new business venture or embarking on a course of study calls to us, let us heed it. Temperance is key, of course, though it comes naturally through Jupiter’s connection to Saturn.

Venus is also in support of this New Moon. Within just a few degrees of a perfect conjunction to the Luminaries, this archetype of beauty, pleasure, and abundance graces this lunation with her benevolent generosity - another quality central to Sagittarius. When we follow her seductive song of desire, our path and purpose open wide. There’s no limit to what we could experience.