Sustainable Growth Stands the Test of Time

New Moon in Capricorn horoscopes

Capricorn New Moon

A new lunar cycle begins on December 23rd at 4:16 AM CST at one degree of Capricorn. The cardinal earth sign signifies traditions, building institutions, discipline, and determination. Capricorn stays the course and brings manifestations into physical being. This New Moon is a time to slow down, reflect on the last year, and honor the growth we have experienced. It is important to take moments to celebrate and express gratitude for how far we’ve come.

The New Moon in Capricorn squares Jupiter in Aries bringing friction between the luminaries and planet of wisdom. When setting intentions for the future, be mindful of the pace at which you grow. Burn out occurs when we take on too much, too fast, and don’t make enough space to care for our physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Saturn ruling Capricorn prefers a slow, steady, and methodical pace, while Jupiter grants major blessings and creates big changes in our lives. With new, exciting opportunities comes major shifts in our day to day lives. This New Moon, set intentions of sustainable growth that stands the test of time.

New Moon Horoscopes

To uncover how the Capricorn New Moon impacts you on an individual level, look up your natal chart at astro.com. Click on charts & calculations then chart drawing. You need your birth date, time, and location. Your exact birth time is key for an accurate chart because it determines your ascendant or rising sign. The ascendant is the eastern horizon at the moment of birth and knowing what Zodiac sign was present will orient the entire chart. A birth certificate or birth records are the most reliable sources for finding birth time. Once your chart is cast look for the AC (ascendant) on the left hand side. The sign the ascendant is in is your rising sign.

Capricorn Rising

The Capricorn New Moon in your first house is fertile ground to plant seeds for the person you want to become. How have you changed in one year’s time? Envision your future self. What fulfills them and brings them joy? How do they nourish their physical body and spirit? Do they set boundaries to prioritize their wellbeing? What steps can you take in the present to progress towards future you? Jupiter in Aries in your fourth house brings expansion and opportunities to your home and foundation. What does home mean to you? Is it a physical space? A feeling? What do you need to feel safe and secure? Jupiter squaring the New Moon means there’s friction. As you evolve into the person you dream of, how does your home, foundation, and lineage stifle or nurture your growth?

Aquarius Rising

The sun and moon conjunct in your twelfth house illuminates the darkest parts of your being. The New Moon is an opportunity to take a breath, close your eyes, and be fully present with your internal world if that feels safe for you. What is lurking beneath the surface? Are there repressed emotions or parts of you longing to be seen? What seeds can you plant to care for your mental health? Are there any parts of you feeling isolated and in need of companionship? Remember it’s ok to ask for help when you need it. Jupiter in Aries transiting your third house brings buoyancy to your local community, daily rituals, and relationship with siblings, cousins, and neighbors. Jupiter squaring the New Moon is frictional. How does your local community and your relationship with siblings, cousins, or neighbors impact your mental health? Are you able to turn to community during times of internal struggle? If not, what needs to change to build a reliable local support system?

Pisces Rising

The New Moon transiting your eleventh house brings new intentions to your social circles and networks. The eleventh house is also where we find our aspirations. New Moons are moments of intention-setting, slowing down, and reflecting on the future. How do your friend groups and networks support your growth and aspirations? Do you have a vibrant social circle full of love and support, or are you looking to build new connections with people who share your values? Now is the time to open your heart to community. Jupiter in Aries transiting your second house may increase your access to material resources. However, Jupiter squaring the New Moon creates tension. As opportunities arise to grow your personal assets, be mindful of who in your social circle is celebrating your growth, and who may be inhibiting it.   

Aries Rising

The Capricorn New Moon transits your tenth house of public life, purpose, vocation, and career. What needs revitalization in these areas? What seeds must be planted for you to unapologetically stand in your purpose? Finding our purpose is one of life’s great mysteries. Our purpose may change as we compost old versions of ourselves and make space for new growth. With Jupiter in Aries in your first house squaring the New Moon, tension exists between who you are and the way you show up in public. What’s preventing you from showing up authentically? Is it old wounds, fear of being misunderstood, or something else entirely? Take moments to be present with your inner world and uncover what needs to be worked through so you can stand confidently in your authenticity.

Taurus Rising

Your ninth house of long-distance travel, spiritual and religious beliefs, higher education, and philosophy is activated by the New Moon in Capricorn. Expanding our horizons can bear many fruits. When we open our hearts and minds to perspectives and worldviews different from our own, we welcome more compassion and empathy into our lives. With Jupiter in Aries in your twelfth house squaring the New Moon, feelings of isolation and mental health struggles may be triggered by your thought patterns. If you aren’t familiar with shadow work, now may be the time to seek out journaling prompts and other resources to help you dig up old beliefs needing to be released. When we become aware of the ways we stand in our own way, we make space for new beliefs and ways of being.

Gemini Rising

The Capricorn New Moon transits through your eighth house of other people’s resources. The eighth house is a dark house and includes topics like debt, taxes, and the emotional baggage of trauma. With the New Moon squaring Jupiter in Aries in your eleventh house, there is tension between your social circles and aspirations and other people’s resources. This can present in many ways. Are you holding back on pursuing your aspirations because of the burden of debt or unhealed trauma? Are your social circles triggering any resentments? This New Moon, reflect on your support systems and get comfortable with asking for help when you need it. The people in our trusted circles have resources to help us through hard times. These resources can take the form of a shoulder to cry on, a phone call to hold space, or a home cooked meal. With support from our friends, we can confront the darker areas of life and come out stronger on the other side.

Cancer Rising

Your seventh house of partnerships is activated by the luminaries during the New Moon. As interdependent beings, we have infinite partnerships including romantic, platonic, mentors, clients, business partners, co-collaborators, and more. Reflect on the partnerships in your life. Which ones need to be strengthened? Where are there opportunities to form new relationships? Jupiter in Aries in your tenth house squaring the New Moon creates tension between your public life and your partnerships. Are there professional partnerships stifling your career or vocational growth? Are any relationships causing you to dull your inner light? What boundaries need to be set in your relationships so you feel secure in being your authentic self?

Leo Rising

Fellow Leo risings, our sixth house of labor, routines, physical illness, and injury is activated by the New Moon in Capricorn. As I’m in my sixth house profection year, these topics have been top of mind for me. What routines and practices need prioritizing to care for your physical body? For me, that means finding low impact workouts that feel good so I can stay consistent with my movement routine. With Jupiter in Aries transiting our ninth house squaring the New Moon, there is tension between our philosophical beliefs and our routines. Intellectually knowing something is good for us doesn’t mean we will always find the will to do it. This New Moon, reflect on the beliefs that influence your day-to-day routines. Be open to mindset shifts needed to prioritize practices that care for your wellbeing.

Virgo Rising

The Capricorn New Moon is a special opportunity to bring life to your creative outlets. What is inside needing to be expressed and shared with the world? With your fifth house of children, creations, pleasure, and play being activated by the luminaries, embrace sources of inspiration flowing to you and channel it into creative projects. With Jupiter in Aries transiting your eighth house squaring the New Moon, be mindful of how unresolved trauma can stifle creativity and pleasure. How can you lean on your support system to help work through difficult emotions? What external resources do you need from other people to nurture your creativity and play?  

Libra Rising

The New Moon in Capricorn brings the focus to your fourth house of home, foundation, and lineage. What do you need to feel stable and secure? What seeds can you plant to build a sustainable foundation for the life of your dreams? How does your connection to your ancestors and lineage support your personal growth? With Jupiter in Aries transiting your seventh house of partnerships there is tension between your relationships and foundation. Reflect on any partnerships that may be preventing you from creating a stable foundation. Are there people you need to set boundaries with or simply let go of? Your wellbeing is the top priority, and it’s ok to say goodbye to people who no longer support your growth.

Scorpio Rising

Your third house of local community, neighborhood, siblings, and cousins is activated by the New Moon. What is your relationship to your neighborhood or city? Does where you live bring you joy and belonging? What seeds can you plant to become more rooted in your community?  Jupiter in Aries in your sixth house of labor, physical illness and injury squares the New Moon. How does your local environment impact your overall health? Are you safe and do you have access to the resources you need to thrive? What routines can you establish to find joy in the mundane?

Sagittarius Rising

Your second house of material resources and personal assets is activated by the New Moon in Capricorn. What goals do you have surrounding income and resources? What seeds are you planting to materially provide for yourself and the people you love? Evaluate what resources are most important to you. Is it time, money, books, art? Jupiter in Aries transiting your fifth house of creativity, play, and pleasure squares the New Moon. You may experience an influx of inspiration and need to find outlets to channel your creativity. With there being tension between your assets and creations, how does your access to material resources impact your ability to create and enjoy pleasure and play?