December 2024: Tarot spread for the new moon in Sagittarius

Plus an astro-tarot forecast, resources, and an exploration of the Sabian symbol for the new moon in Sagittarius

The December 2024 new moon falls in the sign of Sagittarius. The freedom loving Sagittarius archetype is in a constant search for inspiration, new avenues of exploration, and adventure. This is a sign that gets bored of the status quo easily, and needs the rush of a new quest to keep them on their toes.

Spiritually, the Sagittarius archetype teaches us to cultivate our own personal relationship with the divine. Contrary to what most religions and a lot of spiritual teachers say, you don’t need an intermediary between you and Source/God/the Universe. You have that connection available to you at all times. Learning to tune in and trust that connection is where a lot of us seem to stumble, though.

This new moon also highlights our standing in the world, and with it, our personal power. It also lights up our role in society and the ways in which we contribute to the world. Some of us contribute in big and beautiful ways — through social activism, teaching, sharing of wisdom and knowledge —others in gentle, smaller ways — among our families and communities. Both ways of being in the world are valid, especially now. It’s time to rally together, to support one another, and to continue to advocate for justice in whatever ways we can.

I want to offer these words by Isabelle Abott, especially for these times, when right wing, authoritarian governments are on the rise in most parts of the world: “Care is how we remake and rewrite new myths. Care is political. Cook soup for your friends, knead bread, braid hair. These acts seem small, but they create the connective tissue of resistance. The domination of empire aims to isolate; each gesture of care is a thread weaving us back together.“

Astro-tarot forecast for the new moon in Sagittarius

To throw some more light on the December new moon astrology, let’s take a look at the astro-tarot influences of this lunation. The Sagittarius new moon falls in decan 1, which is represented by the Eight of Wands. This is to be interpreted in conjunction with Temperance, which is associated with Sagittarius.

December feels like a month of contrasts — the busy festive season tempered with a desire to cocoon into a reflective mood, as we reflect on the year gone by and plan for the year to come.

The theme for this new moon is ease: In the midst of the hustle and bustle of planning seasonal festivities, leaning on systems and structures will help to smoothen any rough edges and frazzled nerves.

As the end of the year approaches, we can feel the contrast between the fast-moving energy of the 8 of Wands and the stillness seeking of Temperance more strongly. Carve out some time to sit down with your planner and make some lists and pencil in some self-appointed deadlines for everything that you may have on your plate this month.

This is even more important as the moon squares Saturn, the planet of structure. Having everything gathered together in one easy-to-reference place will go a long way to alleviating the busy pace of the season. While you’re doing your year-end planning, make sure to block out some down time, some time for reflection and forward thinking.

Mercury and Mars make beneficial aspects with the moon, but with both these planets in retrograde, we may feel a lack of motivation and a general sense of sluggishness. This is where our systems and plans can prove supportive, helping to egg us on to get things done in a timely manner. It would also be wise to prioritize self-care and stillness during this lunation.

This is also a good time to start to consider what you want to call in in the new year. Plant some ambitious seeds this new moon and watch as they take root in the new year.

Sabian Symbol for the December 2024 new moon

The Sabian Symbol for Sagittarius 9 degrees is A Theatrical Representation Of A Golden Haired Goddess Of Opportunity

This symbol speaks to me of talent and possibility, with a side of caution. Think of it as coming across an offer that seems too good to refuse. Perhaps an offer that’s related to your talents or that seems like a reward for your efforts. It’s an offer to which you want to respond immediately, but caution is warranted here. It’s possible that the opportunity is indeed worthwhile, but that it will be in your best interest to have a closer look at the fine print, just so there are no surprises later.

Equally, it’s important to listen to your heart, and to not overestimate the rewards or outcomes as these may cloud your consideration.

Tarot spread for the December 2024 new moon in Sagittarius

Here’s a tarot spread to tap into the energy of this new moon.

What’s the message that I most need to hear at this time?

What’s the action that I need to take?

What are the structures that will support me at this time?

A message from mamma moon. This is always an encouraging message

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Action items for this new moon

There are no journaling prompts this time. Instead, I invite you to make your holiday and year-end lists. Think of all the holiday gifting you need to do, all the cards and/or invites you need to send, any year-end activities related to your work, blogging, business, or family that you need to wrap up. Focus on planning — and taking action on your plans — during this moon cycle. It will help you feel less frazzled over the coming holiday season.