Tip of the Week: November 29 – December 5, 2024

The New Moon at 9 Sagittarius 32 on December 1 has the distinction of being the first to host the advent of an uninterrupted transit cycle of Pluto through Aquarius. It also hosts a Fire Grand Trine including Mars in Leo and the North Node of the Moon in Aries. This is an auspicious aspect indicative of assertive heroism based on a larger vision for humanity.

However, it also conceals some challenges most evidently indicated by Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius, Jupiter retrograde in Gemini, and Uranus in Taurus. At worst, these factors can be interpreted as ‘losing sight of the forest for the trees’, or feeling lost, injured, overwhelmed, and frightened.

Positively, even these challenges reveal inner help and clues about what we can, and perhaps must do, to prevail, due to the strong influence of Aquarius.

Together, these hidden helpers suggest that with an orientation to higher-minded vision and awareness, (Sagittarius) the dedication of visionary leaders (Mars/Aries/Leo), and free will, these challenges can be overcome.

The strategy required includes healing our sense of identity (Chiron in Aries). In this regard, we need to awaken both to our deeper sense of humanity and to the even deeper realizations of our inherent, spiritual nature, as souls incarnate.

Also in the chart of the December 1 New Moon, the other main issue is indicated by the position of the Black Moon (Lillith) in Libra. Its issues include unconscious conformity, shallow popularity, and people-pleasing, lack of focus, commitment, and resolve to cultivate true intimacy and trust in our closest, personal relationships, (the building blocks of the true strength of civilization).

The ‘Black Moon’ is the hypothetical point that is related to the orbit of the moon around Earth, and it is symbolic of the negative aspects of one’s shadow, or unconscious mode of emotional reaction. Knowing about your own Black Moon in your natal chart can prove helpful in overcoming emotionally-reactive blind spots.

As we transition to the last month of the year, and what a year it’s been, take a look back with my ​2024: Year In Review​.

Have a great week.

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