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| The High Priestess is the Moon's tarot card. This sassy depiction from "Steampunk Tarot"© by Barbara Moore and Aly Fell |
New Year’s is traditionally a time to cast away the old, the things that no longer serve us. Auspiciously, our New Moon in Capricorn (10 degrees and 57 minutes) occurs at 3:14 a.m. PST on January 1, 2014, and brings with it, a chance for all of us to calmly and completely dedicate ourselves to our own success. Capricorn’s energy is focused and determined. It is goal oriented energy with no fanfare. ( See blog on Capricorn – “When the Zodiac Gets Your Goat” ) Results is what matters now. Head down, persistent – New Moon in Capricorn wants us to get moving up the mountain.
Avoid the term, ‘New Year’s Resolution.’ Our culture likes to imbue those words with the presumption of failure before you even get started. Instead, you’ll do much better to compile a list of goals – not too many – and the steps necessary to accomplish each one of them by year’s end. Break your steps down into specifics. On this day I will do such and such. Goals must be real, measurable, attainable and specific to you to achieve success. Motivation is what’s necessary to kickstart the energy of January 1st’s New Moon in Capricorn. Your task is to discover what motivates you. I always recommend working with tarot’s Wand energy. ( See blog – “Lights, Camera, Action” )
Mercury and Pluto are conjunct (same place, same time) New
Moon in Capricorn, thus setting the stage for swift change – not necessarily a bad thing. Mercury works well in Capricorn. This planet governs communication and intellect. There will be little space for random thoughts, or flights of fancy in early January. Mercury is at its analytical best here, on task, but also cautious. That’s a a good blend. New Moon in Capricorn gifts us not only with focus and determination, but also with self-discipline and rationality. Don’t let Pluto’s reputation for swift and unsettling change concern you unduly at this time. Pluto’s energy can be your best friend. Again, ride that wave on top and in front. Granted, if you don’t control changes, they will control you, but you know the drill. It’s nothing you can’t handle by using Capricorn’s skill set.
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| Pluto's tarot association in Judgment - another thought-provoking image from "Steampunk Tarot"© by Barbara Moore and Aly Fell |
Some astrologer’s suggest approaching New Year’s Eve with caution. That’s good advice anytime. Remember that Capricorn carries a VERY focused energy and as such, can keep us from seeing past the end of our own nose. During the craziness that ensues while celebrating the end of the year – particularly when alcohol is involved – it’s more necessary than ever to be mindful of what’s happening around you. Stay present in the moment and avoid situations that put you in the path of someone else’s chaos. Know where you are, who you are with and stay in control. Okay, that’s my yearly mother hen lecture, but it does apply particularly to this year end energy pattern.
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| The World, is the card for Capricorn's ruling planet, Saturn. Perfect image of challenges met with Capricorn's focus and skill from "Wizard's Tarot"© by John J. Blumen and Corrine Kenner |
New Moon in Capricorn on January 1st is a gift. It’s like being handed a pen and paper by the Universe and being told to place your order for the coming year. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by, because if the Universe can't inspire you to move on your own It will surely force you to do so. Get organized, get focused and get heading up that mountain. The view from the top is great!
LADY ORACLE
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