As winter slowly creeps in on us and day fleets into the night in the Northern hempisphere, this New Moon in Sagittarius offers us optimistic energy that promises to be long-lasting if we harness the energies of Saturn and Mars that influence it. So, if you have a tendency to get the winter blues…
This New Moon in Sagittarius is a good time to buckle up, remember what brings you joy and commit to bringing that joy to your life on a daily basis!
What’s in the stars?
This new moon in Sagittarius, we find the moon and the sun in conjunction at 9 degrees in Sagittarius.
The most significant aspects of this new moon are the trine to Mars at 5 degrees Leo and a square to Saturn at 12 degrees Pisces.
The essence of Sagittarius
First of all, Sagittarius is already an exceptionally positive and radiant sign. The fire sign is known for being the life of the party, optimistic, friendly, open and vocal.
Sagittarius season is telling us not to take life too seriously, to find the time to live and experience it with others and to delve deeper into the philosophy of life, to beat the beat of our own drum.
Still, Sagittarius’ idealism is reflected with the pre-holiday season, we have an illusion for this time of celebrations that changes drastically once they start as we simultaneously enter Capricorn’s heavy energy (a major contrast!). So, be careful this season, it’s great to have this positive and emotional energy, but we don’t let ourselves get carried away by idealism that can lead to a morbid winter depression.
Saturn & Mars: the Malefics
According to astrology, Mars and Saturn are part of the alliance of “malefic” signs in the astral charts. Mars is the planet of action, aggression, assertiveness and sexuality while Saturn is the planet of limits, structure, laws and long-term commitments.
It is important to note that although they are considered “malefic” planets compared to the “benefic” ones (Venus and Jupiter), these two planets are the other side of the coin of any “good” part of our life. We cannot have a free and happy life without stability, we cannot commit to a creative and beautiful project without discipline and dedication, we cannot start a business without assertiveness, etc.
So, although there is this concept of benefic and malefic planets in astrology, it is important that we are aware that these planets have their value, since they are all essential archetypes in our progression in this human and earthly life.
What’s the vibe?
Sagittarius invites us to reflect on what makes us happy and what we want to expand in our life. In other words, it asks us to delve into what illuminates us, what makes us want to get up every day and what makes us enjoy life to the fullest.
That said, Saturn’s square in Pisces pushes us to think about what long-term commitments we can make to turn this enjoyment into something fundamental and permanent in our daily lives, supporting ourselves with creative and intuitive ideas from Pisces but with the stable and firm foundation of Saturn. On the other hand, the trine of Mars in Leo gives us this boost of energy that convinces us that we can launch ourselves into this commitment and dedicate ourselves with our absolute conviction.
Suggestions for this New Moon
If you have something that you have been wanting to materialize or open in your life for a long time, this moon is perfect for its expansive and optimistic essence but on the other hand for its ability to push you and create the stable foundations to achieve it.
1. Time for Self-Reflection
Take a notebook and write down everything that has been going through your head lately: ideas, interests, thoughts, events… Whatever. Once you have written down everything that is happening in your internal and external world, consider what themes connect them and think about what your intuition is calling you to expand or to take more time and attention to.
2. Visualise Your Joy
After taking the time to self-reflect, there will surely be some things that you will deny that you want or you will think that they are impossible to achieve. Do not limit yourself, allow yourself to think in an OPTIMIST way and think about what your life would be like if those things that you feel would make you happier or more fulfilled materialize.
You can start writing about what your life would be like in this case or if you want, allow yourself a moment to meditate and visualize it to be able to integrate this vision much more.
3. Bay Leaf Manifesting Ritual
The moment you feel that you have visualized what calls you, either in writing or through meditation, it’s time to manifest it.
Make a list of everything that you want to manifest. You can write it on a piece of paper or, if you feel extra-witchy, you can write on bay leaves. Bay leaves are associated with many things, including protection, prosperity, victory, and inspiration.
Since we’re dealing with a new moon in a fire sign, once you’ve written down your manifestations, burn them in a tiny cauldron or fireproof container. If you’re afraid to burn them, you can always put your folded manifestations under a candle and light them everyday until the next lunation on December 15th.
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