As we approach the new moon that is happening this evening at 9 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, I am treating today as a cleansing day. As the moon completely dies out of light tonight in preparation of birthing itself anew this evening, it is a good time to wash away and let die out that which you wish to leave in the past. To me, this feels like the true washing away of last year. We are finishing and releasing the cycle that started during last January 24.
As we wash away the last year, we focus on the new that is born this evening. The world is in quite the state right now, especially for those of us in the United States. The last week, we have lived through events like we have never seen in our lifetimes. This is a delicate moment, a moment when we must all individually decide how to approach the coming months. Do we approach in a state of fear or in a state of love?
Today’s new moon chart speaks to me of change. We see the paths of possible conflict in the chart with war planet Mars squaring Saturn’s physical limitations and status quo. The misty planet Neptune of dreams and illusions sits at the bendings of the moon’s nodes. The planet of our communication and mental gymnastics Mercury is having a hard conversation with Uranus, the planet of innovation, eccentricity, and Revolution.
There is a lot of potential for conflict both in words and deeds. We are wise to embody the positive energy of the moon and sun coming together in Capricorn to help us through these times. Capricorn is an ambitious sign that is responsible, hardworking, cautious, capable of sustained action and successful in its pursuits. Capricorn energy from a state of fear presents as unemotional, cold and guarded.
This Capricorn energy is the grounding rod to get us through these trying times. Remain rooted, strong, and face the days before us with a heart of love.
