On December 1, 2024, at 6:21 AM (Universal Time), the New Moon forms when the Moon reaches the Sun at 9° Sagittarius. Sagittarius, the fiery, mutable sign of the archer, inspires us to aim high and pursue our aspirations with optimism and enthusiasm. We have gone within throughout the Sun’s journey through feminine/Yin Scorpio and now Yang, expressive Sagitarrius is ready to act on what we have learned. As with all lunations , we are offered a fresh start, the Sagittarius Moon encouraging bold steps forward while teaching us to temper our speed with mindfulness, lest we make mistakes or forget to align with our actions with our values. Fire always demands authenticity and truth.
With challenging aspects, retrogrades, and transformative energies in the mix, this New Moon offers opportunities to refine your vision so that the arrow you release flies far and true, and embrace a recalibrated path toward growth. Here’s how you can work together with its potential through practical astro-coaching insights.
The Bigger Picture: Sagittarius New Moon Themes
Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign, known for its adventurous spirit, love of knowledge, and expansive vision. Ruled by Jupiter, this sign thrives on exploration, following a Quest, whether that means traveling to new places, expanding your intellectual horizons, or pursuing spiritual growth. What does that mean for you in the area of your chart that Sagittarius oversees? Reflect on the archetypes associated with Sagittarius, the Centaur, the Archer, the Teacher and the Mage, do any of these help?
This lunation brings a chance to plant seeds for long-term success in this area of our life. Its energy resonates with swift action and inspired creativity, but it’s tempered by retrogrades and aspects that invite reflection, calculated risks and slow progress, stay open to allow the magic in, be open to synchronicities, repeating patterns, symbols and messages.
The Aspects and What They Mean
1. Co-Presence with Mercury Retrograde in SagittariusThis alignment amplifies themes of introspection and revisiting old ideas. Mercury retrograde asks us to reevaluate how we communicate and approach learning. Expect opportunities to refine your goals or gain fresh insights from the past.
Coaching Tip: Reflect before you act. Journal your ideas, refine your message, and ensure your actions align with your values. Consider spending time in meditation or mindful walking to stay open to Mercurys’ messages, especially around the 6 December when Mercury meets the Sun in Cazimi.
2. Opposition to Jupiter in Gemini (Mutual Reception)Jupiter’s influence offers a push-pull between expansive vision (Sagittarius) and the need to focus on details (Gemini). The mutual reception between Jupiter and Mercury highlights intellectual agility and the exchange of ideas.
Coaching Tip: Use this time to balance big-picture thinking with practical planning. Break down large goals into actionable steps. Don’t be disheartened if your journey ahead looks long, it is likely circumstances, and your goals, will change as you travel. Focus on what you can do to move forward now, identify one to three steps and set a reasonable time frame to achieve them. Once you begin, keep a process of continual review and reflection; retrograde time is great for beginning this practice. Enjoy the journey, it isn’t always about the destination, learn as you go.
3. Sextile Pluto in AquariusPluto brings support that is revealing our fears and limiting beliefs, encouraging us to release outdated patterns and embrace personal empowerment. This sextile fosters breakthroughs and deep self-awareness.
Coaching Tip: Let go of what you have outgrown. Commit to personal growth and welcome change as an ally. Reflect on what fears or limiting beliefs Pluto may be asking you to face in the Aquarius area of your Astrological chart. What action might you take to begin to move towards facing it?
4. T-Square with Jupiter and Saturn in Pisces (Degree-Based Square to Saturn)This aspect creates tension between faith, wisdom and expansion (Jupiter) and structure and discipline (Saturn) and the New Moon. It reminds us that success comes through disciplined effort and a clear vision.
Coaching Tip: Create a roadmap for your goals. Prioritise long-term strategies over immediate gratification. Having a plan, broken down into actionable steps under regular review will help guide and support you.
5. Trine to Retrograde Mars in LeoMars in Leo offers a fiery, creative boost to the New Moon, but its upcoming retrograde status reminds us to revisit old passions and unfinished projects.
Coaching Tip: Reignite past ambitions with renewed focus. Patience will lead to steady progress. Review how authentic your values and actions are, are they still aligned?
6. Conjunction with Fixed Star Antares (10° Sagittarius)Antares lends boldness, intensity, and transformative power to the New Moon. It inspires courage and decisive action but warns against impulsivity.
Coaching Tip: Be fearless but thoughtful. Approach challenges with integrity and wisdom, avoiding unnecessary conflict.
Moon Cycles to Track
This New Moon is part of multiple lunar cycles that reveal its deeper layers of meaning:
28-Day Cycle: The seeds planted now will culminate with the Gemini Full Moon on December 15, 2024.
Six-Month Cycle: Reflect on the progress made since the Sagittarius Full Moon on May 23, 2024, and set goals for the next six months, culminating with the Sagittarius Full Moon on May 31, 2026.
Moon Family: Part of a 28-month cycle, this New Moon connects to:
First Quarter: August 31, 2025 (8° Sagittarius)
Full Moon: May 31, 2026 (9° Sagittarius)
Last Quarter: February 28, 2027 (9° Sagittarius)
If you have natal chart placements around 9 degrees of a mutable sign then it is worth tracking this longer cycle and working with the Moon to grow your plan as the Moon Family waxes and wanes.
Coaching Questions to Ask Yourself
What is your current target? Sagittarius energy invites you to aim high. Define your goal with precision and enthusiasm, allow room for some magic to enter too.
What past experiences are guiding you? Retrogrades ask us to look back for lessons. Reflect on what worked (or didn’t) and apply these insights.
How can you balance boldness with mindfulness? With Mercury retrograde and a T-square involving Saturn, reckless actions could backfire. How can you act decisively while staying grounded?
Practical Coaching Tips
Stay Flexible: Retrogrades mean plans may shift. Adapt to changing circumstances and embrace the lessons in detours or setbacks.
Slow Down to Speed Up: This lunation’s energy may feel fast-paced, but slowing down allows you to move forward with clarity.
Balance Expansion and Focus: Jupiter and Saturn ask you to dream big while grounding those dreams in structure.
Channel Antares’s Courage: Harness the intensity of Antares to take bold but thoughtful actions. Let your passion drive you, not overwhelm you.
Who Feels It Most?
This New Moon may be most felt by:
Mutable Signs (Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo, Pisces): Expect shifts in goals, perspectives, and relationships. Balance adaptability with focus.
Fire Signs (Sagittarius, Leo, Aries): Creativity and courage flow easily. Take action, but honour retrogrades by revisiting unfinished projects.
Jupiter/Mercury Prominent Charts: Intellectual and philosophical themes dominate. Review long-term plans and fine-tune your communication style.
And also….
The Sagittarius New Moon is a time of bold beginnings, visionary thinking, and recalibration. As retrogrades slow external progress, the inner work of refining your path, beliefs, and ambitions becomes our focus. Use this lunation to align with your authentic goals and trust the process as you aim high and move forward.
“Viral fires you can’t douse—Ignite them at the Arrow House. See that glowing filament? Harness it before it’s spent.
If you want it, say the word! Those who listen shall be heard. What’s your gift? Be swift to name it. Fortune favours those who claim it.”—T. Susan Chang, Dreaming the Decans
Let this New Moon spark your courage, ignite your inspiration, and guide you toward meaningful growth.
To allow me to focus on other growing projects, this is the last Astro Coaching post for the time being, I really hope you have enjoyed this project. I remain available for one to one Astro Coaching or for working in small groups.
Travel well, friends.
Please do leave a comment below, I would love to hear your thoughts, experiences or questions.
References:
Dietrich Pessin Lunar Families III
T Susan Chang Dreaming the Decans
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