On 1 December 2024, the Sun and Moon perfectly aligned at 15 degrees and 20 minutes in the sidereal sign of Scorpio in Anuradha Nakshatra. Mercury retrograde is nearby, retracing our ideas and communications over the next two weeks. Mercury appears direct again on the same day as the upcoming Full Moon, 15 December.
New Moons are a time for starting new projects, having new ideas, and beginning new routines. The light of the Sun is not reflecting onto the Moon, indicating this is the darkest day of a 28-day- lunar cycle. The moon is the karaka of our emotional mind and perception of our environment. With no light coming from our soul's reflection, we must create our own light without the help from our expressed identity. We must use our minds to create new ideas and goals that will keep us on an upward path of learning and growth.
This New Moon is in Scorpio, ruled by Mars. Scorpio is the 8th sign of the zodiac, which represents sudden change and disruption to our attachments. In this chart, Mars sits nine houses away, in Sidereal Cancer, from the Sun and Moon. There is a powerful planetary exchange between Mars and the Moon. This exchange cancels out the inauspicious effects of both planets being in their debilitated positions. However, they are still weakened, especially the Moon.
The planet of our mind is at its darkest and most fallen position under the hot gaze of the Sun. This is a very emotionally turbulent time, which is expanded by a retrograde Jupiter in the opposite sign of Taurus, dealing with our comforts and desire for safety.
This New Moon is in the nakshatra of Anuradha, ruled by Saturn. This lunar mansion deals with friendship and the Devata Mitra. Mitra assists with removing darkness and provides light to those looking to rid themselves of old material attachments. It is symbolized by the Lotus. Anuradha Nakshatra is all about blooming wherever you are coming from. Even if it is a place of total despair, the Lotus grows from the most unsavory conditions.
So, for this New Moon, let's look at where the seed energy is for you based on your Ascendant.
1st House - Scorpio Ascendant
This house deals with self, physical body, personality, and appearance. Mars is your Ascendant ruler and is debilitated during this New Moon in your 9th house of higher learning and beliefs. Now is a great time to learn something new and expand on your beliefs and values surrounding your physical self. Look for inspiration from the wisdom of a previous teacher or father figure.
2nd House - Libra Ascendant
This house deals with wealth, family, speech, and values. Venus is your Ascendant ruler and sits in a powerful planetary exchange with Jupiter during this New Moon in your 3rd house of effort and courage. Now is a great time for new ideas to come through and have the courage to pursue them. Look for inspiration from the things you already have and see how you can expand upon that.
