New Moon in Capricorn 🐐 Jan 11, 2024

artist: Sander Berg

Thursday, Jan 11 🐐 5:57 am CDT

Every month the moon spins into the same constellation as the sun. This lunar-solar conjunction is what we call a new moon. This January the moon and sun rise silently together in the earthen kingdom of Capricorn.

In Capricorn the moon is in her “detriment,” opposite the sign she rules (Cancer). When the moon is in detriment, we tend to feel drained or fatigued. The inclination to stay home, read books, and take a bath is perfectly natural.

New moons are new beginnings. This beginning, in true Capricorn style, is structured and detailed down to the minute. The New Moon in Capricorn is all about implementing practical, tangible concepts. Capricorn encourages us to be pragmatic and strategic. From Capricorn we learn the magic of work, economy, efficiency, staying busy, and managing resources.

There are superpowers in Capricorn’s domain, like being able to stay the course in demanding situations. The sea-goat is master of self-control and self-discipline. In fact he could really benefit from lightening up a little bit.

During Capricorn Season we can channel this hard earth energy into work and long-term goals, and we will. But first we need to acknowledge the sea-goat’s scaly fish tail, bobbing in the tide, i.e. the watery, emotional elements at play.

First we need to prepare ourselves to work. We can’t dive in cold and exhausted. We need rest and relaxation. We need to soothe our aches and pains and do some internal (emotional) inventory. Only then will we be ready to get back to work, ready to focus. If the body is not relaxed, the mind will not feel relaxed or confident. It is hard to feel excited about moving forward if you haven’t given yourself a chance to process everything first.

So here we are, creaking forward inexorably, yearning for meaning in this gray, dismal world. Though you may be tired, depressed, desperate for good news, you are infinitely supported by the earth and she always loves to see you. Poke your head outside, inhale her fog and ice. Visualize new sprouts popping, reaching for the sun. Connect to the earth element with this image of lightness.

To be clear: though this moon phase is certainly about work and planning, it is ultimately a very quiet and meditative time. Please rest. This is not a time to power through. It is a time to lay down in hibernation and sleep like the dead.

Heads up: this moon phase will trine Uranus Retrograde in Taurus. This signals that we need to expect the unexpected but in a positive way; think pleasant surprises. Highly social & technological influence as well. You may be spending a lot of time on screens. Remember to take breaks <3

This is the perfect time to reset and breathe deeply. Dream your way forward, imagine all the possibilities, plant seeds of intent in the cold ground. In meditation, focus on the root chakra. Align your body with Capricorn Yoga. To find your personal moon sign, click here.