As we began 2024 with a New Moon in Capricorn, we find ourselves closing out the year with yet another, happening December 30th at 2:27pm PST/5:27 pm EST. In a beautifully orchestrated cosmic dance, 2024 also marks Pluto’s final exit from Capricorn for the rest of our lives. Coincidence? Hardly. New Moons represent the space between endings and beginnings—a sacred void where we can release the old and plant the seeds for what’s to come.
Though Capricorn season doesn’t align with the official start of the year, the arrival of winter signals the releasing phase of the wheel of the year. This is a time to turn inward, assess our ambitions, and build new structures that align with our long-term goals. With the New Moon shining its light on Capricorn, we are asked to shed outdated systems, let go of ego-driven desires for control, and make space for authentic growth.
For those with significant cardinal energy (Aries, Libra, Capricorn, Cancer) in their charts, this lunation will be felt even more deeply. However, everyone will experience its influence in the areas governed by Capricorn in their charts. To explore how this New Moon impacts your personal journey, sign up for the Lunar Alchemy Collective for an in-depth guide and personalized chart analysis.
Understanding the New Moon in Capricorn
New Moons signal the start of fresh lunar cycles—a time to set intentions and create new beginnings. Yet, before new seeds can take root, it’s essential to clear space for their growth. When the New Moon occurs in Capricorn, the energy shifts toward ambition, discipline, and long-term vision. Capricorn, ruled by Saturn, embodies grounded practicality and relentless perseverance.
Symbolized by the mountain goat that can swim the ocean depths and scale the highest peaks, Capricorn teaches us the importance of grounding our ambitions in intuition. When our goals are inspired by deeper emotional insight rather than driven by ego, we embody the highest expression of Capricorn energy.
This New Moon is especially significant as it is also a rare Black Moon, the second new moon in one calendar month. Following the Sagittarius New Moon, which expanded our philosophies and personal truths, Capricorn now calls us to build tangible structures from these insights. This celestial moment amplifies the opportunity for profound new beginnings and the chance to set lasting foundations.