Plus a mini ritual, an astro-tarot forecast and an exploration of the Sabian symbol for the new moon in Capricorn.

The January 2024 new moon falls in the sign of Capricorn. Symbolized by the mountain goat, which maintains perfect balance while it climbs over precarious rock ledges, the Capricorn archetype is one of disciplined and dogged determination towards the attainment of our worldly desires.

Spiritually, the Capricorn archetype teaches us about integrity and helps us to harness the ability to plan our work, and stick to it, no matter what. In these times of 24×7 consumption culture, it’s easy to be addicted with shiny object syndrome and forget about our goals and plans. Capricorn teaches us about the meaning of integrity: to align ourselves with our highest ideals and actualize our potential.

This first new moon of 2024 also highlights our sense of purpose and belonging, especially potent in a world that seems to be on fire — we have what is likely to be a very polarizing election campaign here in India and, from what I understand, in the US too; the genocide in Gaza continues under the benevolent patronage of the US even as the rest of the world watches on in horror; there are civil wars in Sudan and Congo; the Russia-Ukraine war shows no signs of flagging; the climate crisis remains an omnipresent threat; and who knows what fresh horrors 2024 will bring.

Plus some journaling questions, an astro-tarot forecast and an exploration of the Sabian symbol for the full moon in Cancer.

The December 2023 full moon falls in the sign of Cancer. The Cancer archetype is emotional, intuitive, nurturing and healing. It also symbolizes “home” and all the things that home represents – not just our physical home, but also our emotions, energy, body, and the spiritual hearth of our souls.

Spiritually, the Cancer archetype is one of compassion, of recognizing that people, in general, act to the best of their abilities, limited by their education, upbringing and current awareness. The Cancer archetype knows that love and forgiveness, where possible, are the best way to respond to destructive behavior – along with firm boundaries, of course.

This full moon also highlights our sense of purpose and belonging, especially relevant as we sit at the threshold of a new year. Consider the ways in which you show up for yourself and others. Consider, too, all the things, great or small, that you accomplished this year, and that you want to accomplish in the coming year. This full moon also highlights our partnerships — the people and ideas we collaborate and partner with, learn from, create with.

Plus some journaling questions, an astro-tarot forecast and an exploration of the Sabian symbol for the full moon in Gemini

The November 2023 full moon falls in the sign of Gemini. The Gemini archetype is very curious, an excellent communicator, and a disseminator of knowledge. It is the sign of the writer, of those who tend to think deeply, are highly perceptive, and prefer to learn from experience.

Spiritually, the Gemini archetype is about courageous conversation, be it with another person or with the Universe. Gemini adds its vibration to the advancement of culture and civilization through dialogue, be that via books or blogs or letters.

Plus some journaling questions, an astro-tarot forecast and an exploration of the Sabian symbol for the new moon in Scorpio.

The November 2023 new moon falls in the sign of Scorpio. The Scorpio archetype is known for its intense power and its ability to transform, much like the butterfly emerging from its cocoon, ready to fly. The Scorpio archetype isn’t afraid of the birth-death-rebirth cycle, for it is only when parts of us die and are reborn that we can fully transform.

So perhaps it’s not surprising that spiritually, the Scorpio archetype teaches us to surrender – to align our human will with divine will. It can teach us that sometimes our human trials can reveal a need for deep healing. This is not always easy to live with or to understand, especially when the need for healing arises from trauma, and yet on the other side of working with and healing trauma there can be deep and valuable transformation.

We are also exiting the eclipse cycle, and while we may feel some lingering effects of the eclipse energy through the month, it should start to wane with this new moon.