New Moon in Capricorn: Ready. Set. Go!

With the first new moon of 2018 happening at 9:17 pm ET on January 16th at 26 degrees of Capricorn, the anticipation of new year magic builds. After all, while the clock striking midnight on the 31st initiates a new calendar year, the first new moon of the new year offers real cosmic opportunity.

Commence Your New Beginnings In All Earnest

A new moon occurs when the Sun and Moon align at the same degree in the sky. When this happens, the qualities of the Sun and Moon merge together creating a heightened portal of fertility. The Sun being our identity, and the Moon being our emotions, together the two fuse together to amplify our own sense of self and intuition.

New moons offer embarkation. They initiate new beginnings.

Given this, revering them as if they are holy (because they are) helps to maximize their potential. Setting intentions at the time of the new moon allows you to plant seeds for your desires in alignment with the cosmos—giving your powers of manifestation a cosmic boost.

Think about what it is that you really want to bring forth in 2018. Really feel into it. Imagine how your life would change. See yourself as the having the qualities, resources, and connections required to make it a reality. Don’t worry, you don’t need to know how you’ll get there, just imagine yourself there.

Be open to the possibilities and allow the Universe to fill in the blanks.

New Moon in Capricorn: A Battle Of Wills

This particular new moon comes with six planets in Capricorn: the Sun, Moon, Venus, Pluto, Mercury and Saturn. Capricorn, one of the most persevering zodiac signs, offers a robust opportunity to commit to your intentions with unshakable determination. Yet, at the same time this new moon happens with Uranus (the planet of surprises) in a tough angle to the Sun, the Moon, and Venus, suggesting that we need to prepare for the unexpected and be ready to release what no longer works.

With the tenacity and strength of all of this Capricorn up against the unruly influence of Uranus in Aries, it may feel like a battle of wills. Surrendering may not be easy or feel natural to you, especially if you have an idea about how you want things to play out… but, trust me—with this transit, you’ll want to remind yourself of its necessity.

Free Will Versus The Divine Will

Hint: Divine will wins.

As humans, we often have a tendency to forget that we’re not in full control. In fact, sometimes we even try to completely avoid the thought. We plan, schedule, assign, strategize, review, and manage, often at work and at home. Especially with so many planets in practical Capricorn. So let this be your reminder: you are not in full control.

And that’s a good thing.

We are constantly co-creating with the Universe, always being influenced by its energy, and consistently at the mercy of this planet and one another. With so much Capricorn energy in the stars, things could get a little more serious than they ought to and you may feel driven to juggle all the things. But you don’t have to do it all. And you don’t have to do it alone. In the days and weeks to come, remember to prioritize the actions that will bring you closer to your intention.

And today, recommit to your intentions for 2018 and hold space for surprises. Hold your focus while staying flexible. Persevere on behalf of what you say you want, while simultaneously being open to the direction the Universe wants to take you.

Who’s to say the Universe’s plan isn’t even bigger and better than the one you’ve imagined?

So, tell me: Are you feeling the Capricorn vibes? What’s your intention this new moon? Tell me about it in the comments! I love hearing from you.

All of my love,
Jenn