New Moon [20 Sagittarius 40] December 12, 2023 (23:32 GMT) This week sees the New Moon phase of the Moon cycle taking place on December 12th. Traditionally, this is an ideal time for new beginnings. However, before rushing into...
New Moon [20 Sagittarius 40]
December 12, 2023 (23:32 GMT)
This week sees the New Moon phase of the Moon cycle taking place on December 12th. Traditionally, this is an ideal time for new beginnings. However, before rushing into anything, know that communication planet Mercury will turn retrograde the day after the New Moon on December 13th.
Plus, Mercury will turn direct on January 2, 2024 at 22° Sagittarius, at a similar degree to this week’s New Moon at 20° Sagittarius.
Therefore, use this week’s New Moon phase to set your intentions but keep them future-oriented. Then, plan to launch those new beginnings in the New Year when Mercury turning direct reactivates this same point in the zodiac.
New Moon Sagittarius
New Moon energy arrives this week, on December 12th, ideal for a fresh start, a new attitude or a new perspective on life. It’s the beginning of a new monthly cycle, go-getting, dynamic and the chance to turn to a new page.
There’s always a New Moon in Sagittarius at this time of year and rightly so. Sagittarius is the explorer of the zodiac, so get ready to fire your arrows high into the sky and line up new adventures and exciting goals for the year ahead.
At its best, Sagittarius is the optimist, who believes in possibility and holds on to hope and faith. Sagittarius always considers the bigger picture and adopts a philosophical approach to life. It’s the star sign linked to travel, learning, religion, freedom and truth. Sagittarius likes to be on a mission and have a good time in the process. Sagittarius’ influence is fun, enthusiastic and full of energy.
Mercury turns retrograde
Communication planet Mercury turns retrograde the following day on Wednesday 13th at 8° Capricorn. Mercury will remain on go slow until January 2, 2024. This is ideal timing for a Mercury retrograde phase and your cosmic cue to take a long break over the holiday period.
When Mercury’s on go slow, you’re wise to put off the big decisions or investments. Instead, do your research, review your position and reconnect with past contacts. If you’re travelling over the festive fortnight, allow yourself plenty of time to get from A to B.
Mercury turns retrograde in earth sign Capricorn, the star sign that coincides with deep winter in the northern hemisphere. Therefore, this Mercury retrograde is encouraging you to slow down, turn inward or go on retreat. It’s the ideal Mercury retrograde phase rethink what next and review your long-term goals. Write things down, draw up a plan, be contemplative and quiet.
Communication Chaos?
Mercury retrograde is synchronous with communication chaos when the winged messenger of the Gods, fleet-footed Mercury retreats for three weeks at a time.
Think of post going missing, dates getting muddled, mishaps, slip-ups and general misunderstandings. Plans can unravel when Mercury turns retrograde and you end up having to wait on information and other people. Yet, you cannot only survive but thrive when the planet of communication is on go slow. Here are some top tips:
Top Tips
back up important data before Mercury turns retrograde take a step back and leave the big decisions for another time plug into the re-words; revise, review, reflect, reconsider, rework give yourself permission to change your mind look at life from a fresh perspective – upside down, back-to-front, think outside of the box slow down, take it easy, go on retreat chase up old contacts, reconnect with friends and family from your past be patient and keep your options open be flexible, be adaptable, go with the flow and see where life leads you remember it’s not always about reaching the destination, it’s about enjoying the journey engage your sense of humour at all timesSlow Down
Communication planet Mercury will be retrograde in Capricorn until December 23rd. Capricorn is one of the earth signs linked to nature, getting back to basics, walking, meditating, feeling the connection between yourself and the earth.
Use this Mercury retrograde phase to slow down, ground yourself and reconnect to your centre, your core. Then be ready to activate your intentions as soon as 2024 gets underway.
The fact that Mercury will turn direct at 22° Sagittarius close to where this week’s New Moon falls at 20° Sagittarius is significant. Use the timing of astrology to be in flow with life.
One step forward this week, then slow down, gather your energy and get ready to move forward dynamically in the first week of 2024. Be in tune with your stars.
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