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New Moon @ 23 degrees tropical Capricorn 13’

January 12, 2021

9:00 PM PDT

January 13, 2021

12:00 AM EDT

2021's first lunation is a New Moon in tropical Capricorn. With the New Moon in conjunction to Pluto and the Moon in detriment, this can feel like a heavy and stoic few days. Additionally, Mars' building conjunction with Uranus and square to Saturn and Jupiter add further tension and instability to this New Moon moment.

However, despite all that's emerging externally on the world stage, utilize this New Moon for self-reflective insight acquisition, solitude, or honing in on specific tasks or projects. As with every New Moon, this is a fresh start, but one that can help narrow and prioritize both dreams and responsibilities.

While the Capricorn archetype's streak of conservatism is likely to play some role during this New Moon, Saturn's conjunction with Jupiter and square to Uranus adds a unique dimension. It challenges us to break the mold, liberate our routines and daily structures, and incorporate radical new ideas or approaches.

Pluto's central role with this New Moon also speaks to the necessity of utilizing our agency to willingly confront the ways in which we've allowed limiting beliefs about reality to stifle progress. Saturn and Jupiter's transits through Aquarius tilt the emphasis away from solidifying structures toward their innovation.

And always with Pluto, there may be a test to see how far we've pushed and plunged our inner darkness. With this New Moon, there may be subtle reminders of the power we've attained from facing blindspots, as well as reminders of those we've yet to confront. The intensity of this New Moon lies in the synchronistic emergence of an inward call. If we heed it over the next few weeks and remain honest with ourselves and others, we can break through to new vistas and possibilities.