The New Moon in Capricorn will occur on December 21, 2014 at 8:35 pm E.S.T. and coincides with the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. This lunation, in the astrological sign of Capricorn, the Sea Goat, gives the strength of a “Cardinal” Earth sign, meaning the energy is the most materialistic of all energies of the planets. This energy is paternal, practical and energetic. A most fitting Moon for Father Christmas to come and visit our homes!
This is a most auspicious New Moon to burn candles for needed money and to seek material necessities that you have been waiting for some time. Burning green Attraction, Money Drawing and Success candles may draw to you money and other resources from surprising places.
Other planetary aspects influencing this Moon as well are from the planets Uranus and Pluto squaring off, meaning that you should be cautious in your decisions as they could have lasting effects. Pluto can sometimes activate change that is beyond our control. Remember this when making plans ad doing that last minute shopping. The Winter Solstice occurs on the same day, adding strength to any of your candle spells.
The end of the year also is a time when many cultures participate in rituals to end the year with a ‘clean slate’. Many will deep clean their homes this week and then again right after Christmas to usher in the New Year. Some cultures and belief systems say to pay off old debt so that the bills will not follow you into the next year. Another way to end this year is to participate in banishing rituals such as the one that is presented here each year:
The next Full Moon occurs on January 5, 2015