Capricorn New Moon

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Have you ever paid close attention to the cycles in life?  Take for example the cycle of the seasons, the dormancy of winter, the rebirth of spring growing into summer and the fading of autumn back to winter.  Or the sun rising each morning and bringing light, only to set each evening, cloaking us in darkness to rest and renew for the coming day.  

Some of my friends and I have been taking a closer look at the moon cycle.  I've always had a keen interest in the power of the moon- the effect it has on the 4 women who live in my household, the fitful insomnia the full moon brings, the push and pull of the ocean tides along with our emotions.  It's fascinating stuff.

This evening, at 9:18pm Eastern, we will experience the first new moon of 2018.  To astrologers, this day is the true New Year's Day, the best time to manifest and set an intention for a certain area of your life. 

​Kriss Lumsden, astrologer and creator of astroManifest and the Moon Manifesting Planner, has written a beautiful post below about this particular new moon and what it might mean for you.  If you don't already have one, you will need to print your natal chart to see what area of your life you should be focusing on.  Simply go to astro.com (or any other birth chart generator) and enter your date, time and location of your birth to receive your free natal chart.  To get to know more about Kriss Lumsden and moon manifesting visit  krisslumsden.com , check out her Facebook page astroManifest   and her brand new 2018 Moon Manifesting Planner.

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Capricorn New Moon

by Kriss Lumsden

New Moon
January 16, 6:18pm Pacific
​(January 17, 2:18 GMT)
Capricorn 26˚ 55′ Earth

Capricorn is the sign of the sea-goat. Sure-footed and sure-finned; what terrain can it not handle? The sea goat has power. The house that contains Capricorn is where you can climb the highest mountain and swim the deepest sea, no matter the odds. You have only to set your sights. Capricorn is serious, driven and full of integrity and your intention this month should be as well.
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​Normally, Capricorn is a bit of a hermit, but Venus is aligned with this New Moon asking you to value cooperation in your endeavors. How can you work with others to accomplish your goals? The clue to the type of people that will be is in the house where this New Moon falls. For example, 12th House – working with spirit, 4th House – working with family members/housemates, 7th House – close relationships, etc.
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​When setting your intention (directly AFTER the New Moon) you will want to look first to the house where Capricorn 27˚ falls. This post can help you figure that out. Make sure this intention is congruent with who you are and how you use Capricorn energy in this area (the house) of your life.
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​Capricorn is an earth sign. Use something to represent that element when you set your intention like crystals, salt, dirt, plants or trees. Vetiver or Cedarwood essential oil is perfect for this New Moon. Green or brown are good earthy colors. Green Tourmaline is the stone for this degree of Capricorn, but you could also use any grounding-type stone like smokey quartz, hemetite, petrified wood, etc.
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And for a little inspiration, some music from The Sound of Music.

 Enjoy this podcast I did with Maggie and Shawna talking about manifesting! Click here

Some posts to help you:
Manifesting For Beginners
Your Personal Year
Moon Manifesting Planner
The image above is a sculpture by Ellen Jewett.