New Moon in Sagittarius: Optical Illusion
Happy New Moon in Sagittarius!
Today at 6:31 PM EST we have the New Moon in Sagittarius at 20°. It’s time to bet on yourself and trust that you have what you need to prosper. The more you are in your own energy during this cycle, the better it will be to stay connected to your vision. Like the Archer, with focus and an aim in mind, pull back, aim and fire away. The outcome isn’t up to us. We’re here for the journey.
Below, I’m sharing the energy of this New Moon as well as the Moon Journal Prompts to help you harness this powerful energy. New Moons are about new beginnings, fresh starts, and gaining clarity for the next two weeks.
new moon energy
New Moon in Sagittarius chart generated on Astro-seek.com
This New Moon is asking us to shoot our shot with enough flexibility to allow our vision to grow from inspiration and experience. There’s some tough transits coming up after the New Moon has occurred so it’s helpful to get ahead of the curve.
Sun + Moon in Sagittarius trine North Node in Aries:
With the Sun and Moon both connecting with the North Node, we’re able to align with the path our soul desires to move into at this point. We’re being invited into a new vision, maybe even a new version of our vision, that’s different from what we may have originally set out to do.
Sun square Neptune in Pisces:
While this isn’t exact for a few days, it is close enough to feel the effects and worth noting. When the Sun comes into a square with Neptune, it can be like there’s a veil placed over our eyes, we aren’t seeing ourselves or our situation clearly. Since this is a short aspect, we can take the time to be active observers in our lives. Neptune can bring illusion, dissolution, over-idealization and confusion. Also, because of the square aspect, it can drain our vitality so it’s best to lay low and not force yourself to be overly productive.
Venus in Scorpio opposite Jupiter Rx in Taurus:
Deeply passionate, going all-in on what’s being presented to you. Be mindful and be clear about your intentions by examining if they are aligned with your core values or not. It’s a wonderful energy for socializing and having a good time, but easy to overindulge due to a lack of discipline or motivation to focus on the details or mundane tasks.
Mars in Sagittarius trine Chiron in Aries:
This isn’t in effect until Dec. 14/15 but I wanted to mention it since Chiron has a special place in my heart. When I see Mars and Chiron come together in a trine, I think of the immense amount of healing power available to us. Mars, the sacred warrior, meets up with Chiron, the wounded healer and wise teacher. We may have an opportunity to create something beautiful through the process of alchemy. What was once painful can now serve as the exact medicine another person or situation needs to resolve a problem.
Mercury stations Retrograde (Capricorn - Sagittarius)
As we enter this New Moon phase, Mercury is entering its retrograde cycle for the remainder of the year. This can be a great time to reflect on what has been becoming more clear now that Neptune is direct and some of the fog has lifted. However, with the Sun-Neptune square occurring in a few days, there’s a chance we can start to second-guess ourselves. Just observe and see what’s coming up. We’ll be entering the New Year with Mercury’s help to contemplate and put into place the necessary mental structures such as more positive mindsets to go after what we desire. Our mental fortitude is being cultivated.
Human Design Gate:
With the Moon in Gate 26, the Gate of The Egoist/ Taming Power of the Great, we are dealing with the energy of the selling. Yeah, I know, we feel a type of way about sleazy salespeople, but this can be utilized in a way that allows us to sell to ourselves. Think of it like “fake it to you make it” but it’s really about giving yourself proof of how things have worked in your favor in the past and therefore can happen again. It’s best to be mindful of our words as we speak realities into existence. Examine if you allow yourself to feel your heart’s desires without the knee-jerk reaction to squash them.
In “Understanding Human Design” by Karen Curry Parker, she states that Gate 26 “has the energy to orchestrate the closing of a deal. It has the energy to transmit that the dream is a great idea and should be ‘brought’ by the Tribe”.
The issue, of course, is the intention and integrity of the dream being sold— is it a valuable solution being sold? Is it for the betterment of Self
or for others in your community who have resources to fund it?
With this in mind, be honest about your intentions and be clear about your desires. If it's truly just meant to benefit you, be honest with yourself. The more you lie or avoid the truth of the matter, the more you will be pulled away from what you want. Sometimes others are “the Trickster” but other times, we are the ones pulling the tricks— to ourselves or others.
Here are a few posts I came across that embody the energy of this lunar phase:
IG post by @bloomandplume with a helpful reminder for Mercury Retrograde
IG post by @bloomandplume with a helpful reminder for the upcoming Sun-Neptune square
IG post by @giolovechange with a reminder of our vitality and projections from others
IG post by @Black Liturgies with a reflection on our belief systems
IG post by @mattgottesman on the importance of discernment and intuition
Check Our Past Moon Posts
Checking In With The Collective Energy
When I come up with the questions for the Moon Journal Prompts, I take into account the energy of the planets as well as the Collective energy via Oracle cards or Tarot cards.
For this lunation, I decided to use the Wild Unknown Archetype Deck and the Boriken Oracle Deck .
Wild Unknown Archetype Deck
The Kiss: the Touch | the Chemistry | the Sex
“The archetypal energy of The Kiss is a heightened sensation of merging with other, of letting in what was moments ago separate… When The Kiss takes a nonhuman form, it may be experienced as touching the sacred, hearing a whisper, or being graced by a divine being. You will recognize the presence of The Kiss by cold chills and an awakening of the heart.
Intimacy is multilayered and requires our reflection. Revisit what you consider to be sensual, taboo, acceptable, shameful.”
WHEN LIGHT: sensual expressiveness, merging, inviting
WHEN DARK: neediness, pressure, dominance, disrespect
This reminds me of the Venus-Jupiter opposition that just occurred. The task is to dive into the feelings of your desires— feel them with each of your senses and let them linger there. By letting yourself have the experience as if it has already happened, you can align with the goal with more ease. Fall in love with life. Enjoy the awe of the experiences you’ve had the honor of witnessing. How can you be more intimate with your life?
Wild Unknown Archetypes:
“At some point, you must go from seeking advice to making your own decisions. Do your own research. Weigh out the pros and cons, but also understand all decisions come with consequences. Choose wisely.”
We are moving towards a reality that we are our own “Guru”. We know ourselves deeper than anyone else. For centuries we’ve been led to believe someone else had to tell us what our purpose in life was. While having guidance from another person can be valuable, it means a reminder of what we already know and what we already but may be unconscious of. In the Age of Information, we have so much right at our fingertips, right within reach. The best thing we can do is quiet the noise so we can hear the voice of our body’s intelligence to help guide us forward. Do what you need to do to get grounded, connect with your intuition, and be open to receiving the guidance you seek. With a quiet mind, you will start to see the next best step.
Moon journal prompts
Use these prompts to journal with or meditate on. If you’re like me, retreating to a quiet space in your home, putting on some background music like solfeggio frequencies or my new favorite, “Faith’s Hymn” by Beautiful Chorus, and lighting a candle or incense helps calm the mind and allows you to tune in to what’s trying to get your attention. (I link my favorite playlists from Apple Music so you can tune in).
Are your actions and words in alignment with your intentions? What do you need to do to bring them into alignment? (from “Understanding Human Design”)
What do you desire in this current season of life? What resources do you need to obtain it?
Do you trust your intuition? Do you trust yourself? Notice any sensations you have when you read that. Write them down and observe.
Take care,
