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.
3rd House - Virgo Ascendant
This house deals with siblings, courage, and self-effort. Mercury is your Ascendant ruler and retrogrades during this New Moon in your 3rd house. Retrograde energy gives you a second chance to think things through. Now is a great time to let in new ideas and expand on your interests. Take inspiration from your siblings, cousins, and family friends, even if you have disagreed with each other before.
4th House - Leo Ascendant
This house deals with home, motherhood, and peace of mind. The moon is your Ascendant ruler and the star of this New Moon in your fourth house. Now is a great time for making new connections to the heart and going within. Take inspiration from the mothers in your life and from the space you create for yourself where you can truly relax your mind.
5th House - Cancer Ascendant
This house deals with creativity, expression and truthful identity. Sun is your Ascendant ruler and is the star of this New Moon in your 5th house. Now is a great time for creating new ways to express yourself that feels truthful at its deepest level. Take inspiration from the fathers in your life, and from part of your mind that lets your imagination run wild.
6th House - Gemini Ascendant
This house deals with enemies, health, and service. Mercury is your Ascendant ruler and retrogrades during this New Moon in your 3rd house. Retrograde energy gives you a second chance to think things through. Now is a great time for new solutions to old problems. Take inspiration from your adversaries who may be shedding new light on an issue you have been dealing with.
7th House - Taurus Ascendant
This house deals with relationships, spouses, and commitment. Venus is your Ascendant ruler and sits in a powerful planetary exchange with Jupiter during this New Moon in your 8th house of transformation and hidden knowledge. Now is a great time to unclutter your calendar and take a new look at who you spend your time with. Look for inspiration from advice you may have quickly dismissed in a past version of yourself.
8th House - Aries Ascendant
This house deals with sudden transformation, hidden knowledge, and emotional attachments. Mars is your Ascendant ruler and is debilitated during this New Moon in your 4th house of home and private life. Now is a great time to go inward and connect to your heart. Making new emotional connections takes trust. Look for inspiration from the motherly figures in your life, and that is where you find peace of mind from the chaos of the world.
9th House - Pisces Ascendant
This house deals with teachers, higher learning, and beliefs. Jupiter is your Ascendant ruler and sits in a powerful planetary exchange with Venus during this New Moon in your 3rd house of courage and effort. Now is a great time to try something new and expand on your personal interests and ideas surrounding your spirituality and dreams. Take inspiration from the things that have been most transformed in your life.
10th House - Aquarius Ascendant
This house deals with career and ambition. Saturn is your Ascendant ruler and sits in his own sign of Aquarius, your 1st house of self and physical body. Now is a great time to initiate action toward reaching a milestone in your life. This could be something that you have been working on for a while now, and it is time to see through to the fruits of your actions. Look for inspiration from your public persona and how you behave out in the world.
11th House - Capricorn Ascendant
This house deals with career and ambition. Saturn is your Ascendant ruler and sits in his own sign of Aquarius, your 2nd house of values and voice. Now is a great time to hold onto any new understanding that brings you peace and security. Find inspiration through the achievements and successes you've already made, even if they may seem minor.
12th House - Sagittarius Ascendant
This house deals with spirituality, surrender, and solitude. Jupiter is your Ascendant ruler and sits in a powerful planetary exchange with Venus during this New Moon in your 5th house of creativity and children. Now is a great time to create something new and expand on your heart's desire to have a little fun in life. Take inspiration from the things that already bring happiness into your life.
