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December 2024's new moon in Sagittarius will arrive right at the start of the month, on 1 December. New moons are traditionally a good time for new starts, personal growth, discovery, and optimism. But this December's new moon has a sting in its tail: it occurs during the dreaded Mercury retrograde. This means tense energy is on the way, because the Sun, Moon, and Mercury will all be in Sagittarius together.
Read on to find out what this month's new moon in Sagittarius could mean for your personal life and relationships, and what you should prioritise and what to avoid during this turbulent time.
What does a new moon in Sagittarius mean?
A new moon in Sagittarius is a visionary symbol that invites us into a playful, joyful energy and helps us to imagine the world beautifully – just the way we'd like it to be. It also encourages us to expand our world view. We might welcome surprising insights into the way we think about our future.
This new moon feels enthusiastic because there's a lot of fiery energy going on in the sky. As mentioned, the Sun, Moon and Mercury are all together in Sagittarius, which is a moving fire sign. The new moon forms a harmonious aspect to Mars in Leo, also a fire sign. Everything will feel full of energy, dynamism and courage: Let's gooo!
What does December's new moon in Sagittarius mean for your personal life?
Mercury is in retrograde until December 15, and it's not all bad news (contrary to popular belief). It's a time for repeating, revising, rethinking, restoring, and reconnecting. The new moon, on the other hand, wants to move forward and is enthusiastic. If we take these two energies together, this new moon is not the right time to start something completely new.
Instead, it is an ideal time to pick something up again, to restore something or to give something that has been left behind a second chance. Perhaps it's a hobby that you've tried before but failed, or a project that you didn't finish. Mercury retrograde can be a great way to use the strong retrograde energy and get something right the second or third time.
What does the new moon in Sagittarius mean for relationships?
This new moon is parallel to Saturn, and this allows us to test where we want to go and where we reach our limits. Saturn's influence indicates that we are confronted with many tasks and may feel challenged by them. On the one hand, that helps us grow up and take responsibility for ourselves and our actions. We should also set boundaries (for ourselves and others). Or perhaps existing boundaries need to be reset.
In any case, this new moon is ideal for creating visions that grow out of optimism. The second new moon in December (on December 30 in the sign of Capricorn) is the ideal time for planning the right steps.
Cosmic chaos incoming.
A new moon in Sagittarius is ideal for…
Visionary leadership for yourself. Imagine the best boss of all time who fully believes in you, has great visions for you, trusts you, stands by your side, supports you, lets you do things, and for whom no idea is too far-fetched and no dream is too big. Now think about what it would look like if that boss were you.
Making a start. Do I allow my past to determine what I can dream about now? Do I condemn past decisions or do I feel unworthy to start? How can I simply begin? Harness the optimistic energy of Sagittarius and integrate these questions into your new moon process.
Realistic and achievable goals. This new moon is not about setting goals that feel unrealistic and unattainable. Instead, take stock of all the "ingredients" in your life and ask: What can I do differently with what's already there?
Picking up where you left off. Instead of starting something completely new, pick up something that you haven't finished, that has stalled or that you had already given up on. The best way to do this is to look back at unfinished projects from this year.
Space for your ideas. Take the time and space for yourself and your ideas. The Sagittarius vibe needs freedom and space for itself, otherwise it can't dream and visualise.
What to avoid around this new moon
Getting lost in details. Sagittarius thinks big and broadly; it wants to understand connections and be inspired. Instead of being too analytical, connect with your heart and soul and ask yourself: What makes me happy now? What will make me happy in the future?
Regret. Especially when it comes to past mistakes and wrong decisions. It's not about sugar-coating things, but about starting the new year with optimism, and with too many regrets this becomes difficult.
Taking on too much. There is a danger that, because of all the enthusiasm and fire in the sky, we may want to start too many things at the same time. This is not a good idea because Mercury retrograde will make it difficult. Instead, concentrate on one thing at a time.
A version of this article originally appeared in GLAMOUR Germany.
