The last new moon of the year begins on December 30 — less than 36 hours before the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve — and is closing out astrology for 2024 with an explosion of power.
This rare black moon is here to help you connect with your goals from a more realistic perspective and bring them to life in a way that is built to last. However, some planetary disputes are happening alongside this lunation, so the signs most affected by the December 30 new moon may want to be ready for action.
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This new moon is born in the hardworking and determined sign of Capricorn, which is a perfect vibe to strive and set some pragmatic intentions for the year ahead. Capricorn’s zodiac energy is all about being ambitious, disciplined, and keeping focus on your goals, and this lunation can make it easier to embrace these qualities within yourself.
The new moon is not making any major connections with other planets, but there are some rough cosmic edges in the astrology around this lunar moment. First, the expansive planet Jupiter will be in square with the practical Saturn — Capricorn’s planetary ruler — bringing an uncomfortable sense of restriction and a desire to break free from the limits within which you must work. Embracing Capricorn’s practical and realistic approach can help you navigate these polarizing vibrations.
Additionally, an aggressive retrograde Mars will be opposing the harsh Pluto at the time of this new moon, so competitive veins may emerge and resentments may start to crystallize. It might be tempting to bite back at every bark right now, but try to stay in your lane instead of getting caught up in the drama.
The last new moon of the year is full of potential for everyone, but some zodiac signs will feel its cosmic effects more intensely than others. If you’re one of them, be prepared to be realistic as you close out the final hours of 2024.
Leo (July 23 to August 22)
This new moon is hitting your house of work and daily routines, which is usually not considered a dramatic area of the chart. But under the current cosmic conditions, you’re dealing with more intensity than usual. This is because the warrior planet Mars is currently retrograde in your sign, and by the time this new moon peaks, it will be locked in a tense standoff with the extremist Pluto, tempting you to give in to power games and provoking your competitive side. With the new moon born in disciplined and ambitious Capricorn, you might become relentless about your goals and obsessed with being right at all costs.
Power struggles are real, but you don’t have to give in to every combative impulse. This lunation will be much better utilized if you stay in your lane and focus on your productivity. Adding some new, healthy habits to your routine for the new year can give you the sense of control you’re craving — and may also help bring more success.
Scorpio (October 23 to November 21)
This new moon is occurring in your chart’s communication sector, so it’s a powerful time to take all your new, bright ideas and start turning them into something tangible — or at least plan to make those goals a reality. Expressing your true self in the world isn’t easy, and being vulnerable can trigger many insecurities. But this lunation is pushing you to take some practical steps to bring your passion projects or other inspired visions to life.
But what’s happening alongside this new moon is making it intense. The transformational planet Pluto and the warrior planet Mars — the modern and traditional cosmic rulers of your sign — will be caught in a tense opposition, which may make you especially relentless about your ideas, ambitions, and desire for success. It will be easy to get caught up in power games or jealousy now, and you may have to fight the urge to stoop to eye-for-eye behavior if someone irritates you. Focus on your own projects and don’t get dragged into the drama.
Capricorn (December 22 to January 19)
With both luminaries joining forces in your sign, this new moon is bringing the Capricorn season to its peak — and it’s one of the most significant opportunities of the year to manifest your dreams into reality. Think of setting lunar intentions as your New Year’s resolutions in hyperdrive. It’s a time to block out everyone else’s opinions and connect with your ambitions and goals. What do you really want to start building in the world? How can you execute your long-term vision? Are you ready to take the first steps? Now is the time to clarify exactly what you want and figure out how to get there.
As the new moon peaks, your severe planetary ruler Saturn will be in the midst of a cosmic standoff with expansive Jupiter, so you might be struggling to find a way to bring your ideas to life in a way that captures their truth. Focus on working with what you have and try to connect with a different source of motivation. Sometimes, a shift in perspective is all you need to unlock a new path forward.
Source: Bustle
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