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New Moon in Capricorn - 1st January 2014  
 
 
New Moon in Capricorn -
21/22 December
New Moon in Sagittarius -
22 November
New Moon in Scorpio -
23 October
New Moon in Libra -
24 September
New Moon in Virgo -
25 August
New Moon in Leo -
26 July
New Moon in Cancer -
27 June
New Moon in Gemini -
28 May
New Moon in Taurus -
28/29 April
New Moon in Aries -
30 March
New Moon in Pisces -
1 March
New Moon in Aquarius -
30 January
New Moon in Capricorn -
1 January
 
 

New Year Resolutions that work!

The great pattern of change that many people have been referring to for the last few years is activated by this New Moon to a huge extent. Practical, physical changes are being provoked by the need to survive the way life is NOW, rather than living in hopes of a return to past safety. It’s as though the ground we are standing on is moving along, but the rails of habit we hold onto for support are stationary! The Sun(Moon) is shining directly from this overthrowing-of-the-past (Pluto in Capricorn), and we really do know what we need to do right now in our own lives (Mercury is right there, too). So our New Year resolutions need to be about letting go of habits, and will have more power than usual.

Procrastinating, or ignoring the area of pressure, will not stop change from happening. We need the natural caution of Capricorn, but that doesn’t mean considering possible actions from a fearful or resistant perspective. Whatever we plan - and follow through - will be likely to bring healing to painful past situations (the Capricorn bunch sextile Chiron). Our desire to expand the expression of caring, will harness the deep determination that makes things happen (Jupiter trines Saturn in Scorpio).

Four-square
facing the unknown . . .

This chart also shows a powerful energetic kick to get on with the changes (Mars squares the Capricorn bunch from Libra, and Uranus from Aries), and you may already have felt that the pressure is coming from your relationships. It’s a make-or-break month, and it’s up to us individually to make the necessary changes willingly, or otherwise have changes forced on us by circumstances, which is much more difficult to manage. If we ‘go for it’ with resolution and firm determination, we will feel supported, and the feeling of moving inexorably towards an unknown future will bring people together with a warm sense of family-feeling (Jupiter in Cancer opposite the bunch).

Communication will be powerful - the ideas whose time has come! This is ‘going for it’ on a global level; a time for the whistle-blowing to be not just heard but acted on; a time for the practical solutions to energy problems to be taken up and used, rather than shelved for the sake of profit; innovations and initiatives openly declared and followed - exciting beginning to 2014!

 

Observe while remaining involved

From the Full Moon on 16 January, we may find our focus again back-tracking through recent relationship attitudes and events (Venus retrogrades into square relationship with Mars), recognising what goes wrong, and endeavouring to become more present now and in the future. This kind of re-working could be painful, but will be well-received emotionally, and blessed by the universe (Jupiter connects). A measure of detachment may creep in, but let it be for observation of what’s really happening rather than cutting off from the problems (Mercury will be in Aquarius sextiling Uranus).

The ground is moving - move with it

During this month, the oneness of ‘heaven and earth’ becomes more accessible for those who sense that level (the Moon’s North Node is moving backwards into a perfect trine with Neptune). It is as though we can feel the spirit of earth, the love in Nature’s expression of life, the gift of understanding that comes when we sense our oneness with it all. And this is the background for whatever changes we choose to make in our lives.

Stand in the inner light of your spirit to decide what you personally need to change or develop, and you will move forward with the ground under your feet, and angelic forces for support.

Let this be the beginning of an amazing 2014

- I wish you a Happy New Year!

 

Contemplation for this New Moon in Capricorn

There is power in your words,
they manifest regardless of your intention.
The sounds you make vibrate into the world,
vibrating the surroundings regardless
of how they would like to be.

Take care of your voice, and the words you speak;
that which heals can also wound.
Forgive that which wounds you
for it also may bring healing,
and forgive yourself -
for healing happens in its own time.

Seek not to control the effect you have,
but take responsibility for what you feel.
Receive what life gives you for the lessons it brings;
loving yourself you will not be slain.
And let past pains flow away
so that you may receive the love
that is all there is.