A New Moon happens on December 13, 2023 (7:32 AM, Philippine Time), at exactly 20°43 minutes in the realm of mutable fire, SAGITTARIUS, the sign of the divine warrior.
A New Moon marks the start of a new lunar cycle, a moment when the Moon aligns with the Sun, creating a symbolic opportunity for fresh beginnings and the setting of intentions for the cycle ahead. This month’s New Moon occurs in the realm of fiery Sagittarius, the centaur-archer. For the next couple of days, our emotional palette is influenced by Sagittarius, a sign renowned for its boundless optimism and insatiable thirst for knowledge. This New Moon invites us to broaden our horizons, both in the physical world and within the realm of our thoughts and beliefs.
The Sagittarius archetype embodies a dynamic trio of traits: the Gypsy, representing an unyielding zeal for exploration and freedom; the Teacher, emphasizing the sharing and assimilation of knowledge from both academia and life’s myriad experiences; and the Philosopher, encouraging introspective depth and the pursuit of profound wisdom. These facets together portray Sagittarius as a symbol of perpetual motion towards personal growth, intellectual expansion, and deeper existential understanding, presenting a portrait that exhibits the joy of discovery, the richness of teaching and learning, and the quest for life’s greater truths.
Under this Sagittarian New Moon, we are encouraged to blend our quest for knowledge with empathy and inclusiveness, recognizing that true understanding comes from both the mind and the heart. This lunation serves as a catalyst for deepening our emotional connections and broadening our perspectives, reminding us that the pursuit of truth is as much about emotional resonance as it is about intellectual discovery
CONJUNCTION WITH MARS
Mars, representing action and desire, is in close alignment with the Moon during this lunation. This conjunction fuels our adventurous spirit, urging us to chase our dreams with fervor and courage. Mars here kindles a fire within us to seek out truth, defend our beliefs, and passionately pursue our goals. This energy is ideal for taking decisive steps towards personal growth, education, and exploration. However, this combination can also lead to impatience, unease, and hasty decisions. It’s crucial to use this energy positively, directing it towards constructive and thoughtful pursuits.
SQUARE WITH NEPTUNE
Neptune adds an intriguing twist to this lunation, embodying dreams, illusions, and spirituality. This influence can be both inspiring and perplexing, often blurring the line between what’s real and what’s imagined. An old Radiohead lyric comes to mind as great advice during these next two weeks: “just ’cause you feel it, doesn’t mean it’s there.” The challenge here is to find clarity within the haze of our dreams, feelings, and emotions, anchored by rationality and grounding, before springing into action that could lead us off course.
This tense conversation between the Moon and Neptune might also induce a sense of disillusionment or confusion, particularly if we’ve been overly optimistic or naive. While initially disconcerting, working with this energy allows us to confront our illusions, seek the truth, and look beyond our idealistic perceptions.
EMBRACING THE ENERGY
This New Moon invites us to sharpen our discernment so that we can identify what is real from the illusory; with a conjunction with Mars, we are fired up to pursue our goals with passion and courage, while the square with Neptune cautions us to temper our enthusiasm with clarity and rationality. We’re driven to explore and act, dear reader, but it’s vital to ensure we’re guided by sensible reasons that acknowledge and even support our moral compass.
Pushing through our boundaries during this lunation isn’t just about embracing wider horizons; it’s also about containing more understanding and discernment in our pursuit of life’s adventures. As we redefine our personal boundaries, we expand our capacity for empathy, insight, and meaningful connections, steering us towards a more enriched and enlightened path. Let this New Moon serve as a symbol of new beginnings, dear reader, marking a phase in your life’s journey where the quest for knowledge gracefully intersects with the wisdom of the heart. ❤
What area of your life is pushed into motion by this Dynamic NEW MOON in SAGITTARIUS?
Check your rising sign below, to find out!
1. Aries Risings: Travel abroad, foreigners, higher education, going back to school, the higher mind, religion and those in the religious order, belief systems, law, publishing houses, professors, mentors, students, people from a different background/status/race/religion/age, etc
2. Taurus Risings: Joint ventures, business partnerships, joint accounts, investments, inheritance, mutual funds, stock market, merging of assets, wealth managers, commissions, managerial work, loans, debts and taxes, co-dependency with spouse, sexual and emotional intimacy
3. Gemini Risings: Focus on the other, marriages, relationships, committed partnerships, litigation, client-based work, one on one interaction, concern for others, socialization, lawyers, litigation, contracts, close associations, open enemies
4. Cancer Risings: Your daily schedule, daily chores, and errands, health, lifestyle changes, health practitioners, volunteering, service, practicing a craft, perfecting a technique, workplace, and relationship with co-workers, everyday errands, employees and staff, hiring help, mind and body connection, day to day
5. Leo Risings: Romance and romantic prospects, love life, children and kids in general, fertility, creativity, creative self-expression, creative entrepreneurship, pleasure, fun, artistry, performance, creative partners
6. Virgo Risings: Family and immediate family members, home, parents especially the father, properties, ancestry, residential areas, land, real estate, private life, past conditioning, your inner base of operations, people you live with, residential spaces, home renovations
7. Libra Risings: Siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, and other extended relatives (aunts, uncles, cousins), automobiles, out-of-town trips, short-term travel, people you meet in local explorations, neighbors, immediate community, webinars, short-term courses, accreditations, certifications, teachers or instructors/facilitators
8. Scorpio Risings: Money and personal income, material purchases, personal savings, self-worth and self-value, financial independence, possessions, personal resources, entrepreneurship, people that you encounter in business, customers and patrons, people who affect your self-value, self-sufficiency
9. Sagittarius Risings: SELF! Changes and improvements in physique, new personal goals, confidence, self-expression, vitality, and the physical body, your personal goals, and endeavors, your image, and your facade. Self-empowerment and the importance of putting yourself first, over anyone, the need to speak your truth
10. Capricorn Risings: Rest and contemplation, spirituality, letting go, planning a new frontier, solitude, and peace of mind, endings, hidden situations, people in the past, spiritual teachers, hospitals, prison, and others isolated from society, hidden relationships, secret situations, hidden situations, fear of integrating, people who feel like emotional chains that you are energetically dependent on
11. Aquarius Risings: Social network, social connections, friendships and groups, community, acquaintances, organizations, advocacies, future plans, hopes, and wishes, accumulations, and gains, politicians, social reform, championing causes
12. Pisces Risings: Career, colleagues and associates, Improvement of profession, reputation, achievement, public life and recognition, ambitions, general life direction, relationship with authority figures, and other people in power, parents especially the mother, bosses, government officials, what you are known for
❤Good Luck Everyone!❤
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