Nov 30 2024 at 10:21 pm PT is the new Moon in Sagittarius. Fire sign Sagittarius rules the 9th house of education, philosophy, and travel. The new Moon, Sun, and Mercury are all in Sagittarius, so everyone has a lot to say, even with Mercury retrograde until Dec 15. Therefore, double check tickets, documents, and travel details this holiday season. Keep communication as clear as possible.
Sagittarius can bring a new burst of energy, optimism, and cheer this holiday season. The new Moon, Sun, and Mercury are opposite Jupiter in Gemini. This energy is inspiring to engage in stimulating conversation that generates big ideas and plans. Jupiter brings optimism that nothing will go wrong, and courage for new endeavors. But be careful of grandiose thinking, going overboard, even overspending. Focus with precision and clarity on details and the fine points. Should endeavors come to a head, keep life events under control. Contact me for your tarot or astrology reading to get to the truth of the matter.
The new Moon and Sun trine Mars in Leo. You can become clear about your motivations, decide what projects to pursue, and wisely adjust imbalances that developed during this Dragon year. You can assert yourself in a positive manner, with confidence to speak directly and forcefully. However, emotions might not be sustained, making it easy to start new projects and not finish them. With Mars retrograde starting Dec 6 – Feb 23, 2025, this is not the most favorable time for launching new endeavors. The upside is that these lunar and solar trines to Mars are very good for physical activities, to stick with an exercise plan, and enjoy staying in shape this winter.
The new Moon and Sun square Saturn in Pisces so if relationships seem difficult or there are communication misunderstandings, keep a long-range perspective. There’s no need to take fast action or make grand gestures. If it is difficult to maintain your freedom, do not be discouraged. Maintain patience and perseverance, and rethink, review, and reassess, especially now during Mercury retrograde.
This new Moon begins the lunar month of the Fire Rat until Dec 29. The influence of smart and pragmatic Rat brings common sense and a realistic assessment, especially financial. Fortunate Fire Rat possesses the Fire qualities of reason, expressiveness, dynamism, and passion. This Rat is daring, yet can be very focused, and is most apt to convert ideas into action. But if the Fire burns too brightly, projects can later prove too monumental to complete.
Mark your calendar! Sunday Jan 12, 2025 is my Year of the Wood Snake online Zoom talk at 12 pm noon Pacific Time. (3 pm East Coast, 8 pm London.) Information is at https://susanlevitt.com/astrology/snake2025. Jan 12 is the date of my Snake talk, but Snake year begins on Jan 29 the second new Moon after Winter Solstice.
This lunar month is very powerful for all, and is most insightful and transformational for Fire signs Sagittarius, Aries, and Leo and those born in Rat, Ox, Dragon, and Monkey years. And happy Thanksgiving!
Happy new Moon,
Susan
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