Sagittarius New Moon

Dear beautiful reader,

Today December 12th at 11:32 pm BST we have our New Moon in Sagittarius peaking for a new lunar cycle to begin. This is the last New Moon of 2023.

This auspicious timing makes this New Moon our foundation point for the coming months.

A New Moon happens once a month and can be used as a comic gift, a reset if you will, aiding you to check in with yourself. Checking in with any intentions you would like to grow in relation to your goals and dreams, or perhaps any new habits you would like to develop this is the time to honour these callings as she moves towards her fullness so do the seeds you wish to grow.

As we are human beings and created with 70% of water, it is only normal for us to feel the effects of the Moon closely, just like the tides. We are all so unique and different that a Moon cycle will affect us differently along with our cycles. As the New Moon is the dark side of the Moon, it is common to feel a little more introspective, wanting to retreat, be at home in your comfies, and watch TV or perhaps read and meditate. But once the New Moon grows into her full brightness so does our energy and feelings and wanting to be more out in the public space. So allowing yourself the time and honour needs is perfectly okay, often this is frowned upon in a fast-paced life but connecting back to our natural rhythms is so important.

As the New Moon is the dark side of the Moon, it is common to feel a little more introspective, wanting to retreat.

In ancient times, the Moon was observed to change over a 29-day period that coincided with a woman's reproductive cycle. The ancients observed how the moon affected the tides and by tracking it alongside the sun, they developed calendars to predict agricultural rhythms. The Sun was the life-giving force, but the Moon played an important role in predicting rainfall. In this way, the moon inspired culture for the ancients, when hunter and gatherers established civilisations centred on planting and harvesting.

By connecting back to our ancient ways of being and living closer to the rhythms of nature we can connect better to ourselves.

In astrology, the Moon is associated with the subconscious and our instinctive, unconscious behaviour. Its cycles can be used to blend both the tangible and intangible. Working with lunar cycles allows us to intentionally engage our feeling nature, and how it unconsciously helps us with the law of attraction. Just like dreams, what cannot be accomplished during the day can be given over to our larger bodies while we sleep and rest in the evenings.

The Sagittarius New Moon falls on the auspicious twelfth day of the twelfth month - 12/12 which is a day that amplifies positive changes within relationships, amplifies alignment for your career and money relationships, and also encourages your spiritual growth and journey. Essentially coming full circle with a complete and clear picture of all that has unfolded over the past year.

The New Moon in the fire sign of Sagittarius is a time when adventure and excitement can be triggered. Many of us have a lot of responsibilities, especially at this time of year, but use the energy of this New Moon to push yourself out of your comfort zone and to find some playfulness in your daily routine. Shaking things up, trying new things, and exploring new worlds are all powerful ways to channel this Sagittarius energy.

Is your current routine brining you closer to the life you wish to lead or hindering this alignment and expansion?

It’s time to launch that arrow into the sky and see where it lands and what will come out of this launch. It’s a time of surrendering and loosening your grip to let things unfold how they will and staying open to opportunities that are coming your way. It may be what you are expecting or perhaps could be even more than you could have dreamed of!

Remember also that Sagittarians are known for not sugarcoating things, that loveable bluntness! So don’t sugarcoat yourself, allow yourself to shine in all ways and do not make yourself small to make others comfortable. If your light and brightness are making them uncomfortable then that’s on them and not you, so allow the light within to shine.

Many of us have a lot of responsibilities, especially at this time of year, but use the energy of this New Moon to push yourself out of your comfort zone and to find some playfulness in your daily routine. Shaking things up, trying new things, and exploring new worlds are all powerful ways to channel this Sagittarius energy.

To add to the mix, Mercury will retrograde tomorrow taking us on a slow movement journey, just one day after the peak of the New Moon, taking us into 2024. Mercury is considered the Messenger of the Gods, so pay attention to any messages that seem to come our way around this time. Chances are, the messages we receive around the New Moon may have some extra magic or importance to them.

To honour the New Moon here are a few ideas:

● Sit in meditation and connect to, Selena the Goddess of the Moon, and give gratitude for all the wisdom she provides, the life she gives, and how her cycles help us to grow and co-create our dreams and goals.

● Journaling whatever comes up for you in a nice quiet space

● Writing a list of gratitude

● Make a note of the dreams you are having as they may provide some insights for you

● Planting intentions of what you wish to bring in over the coming weeks and months

● A nice soothing bath to soothe the body and relax

● Charge your crystals up at night on a window sill or outside, or in the Earth

● Make some Moon water with an intention placed underneath for your own personal use

Much love and gratitude, whatever you choose to do to honour this New Moon, enjoy it and send much love and New Moon blessings to you,

Assunta xx

Assunta French is a Reiki healer, sound healer, and astrologer passionate about spiritual growth and holistic wellbeing. After experiencing her own awakening, she trained across modalities to help others heal. She has a deep passion for working with the stars and planets for personal expansion and growth. Today she offers Astrology readings to her clients and hosts regular astrology-themed workshops and events.

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