December 1 2024

Sunday, DECEMBER 1

A New Moon occurs early today in the sign of Sagittarius (at 1:21 AM EST). We get a blast of optimistic, enthusiastic, adventurous, frank, and outspoken energy in our lives. In the weeks ahead, we might focus on goals that will increase our understanding and awareness and give us the courage to expand our horizons. It’s time to nurture our faith, hope, and vision. With this lunation, we are gaining confidence and optimism through a broader perspective.

The Moon aligns with retrograde Mercury, and it’s hard to see our path, but our discomfort with the past can be very real now, motivating new beginnings.

Mercury is heading toward a trine with Chiron, and we can be especially alert, observant, and willing to learn and understand. We may be discovering new ways of looking at problems or life itself. It’s easier than usual to communicate our message now, although this is less about getting the exact wording right and more about conveying our intentions. It can be a time of building faith or confidence in our skills and talents. We can experience a stronger desire to seek meaning, wisdom, and mental stimulation, and we see important patterns in our lives.

Note that after Mercury turns direct, it will form a trine to Chiron again at the time of the next New Moon on December 30th, boosting this transit’s themes further this month and next.

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