In more ways than one, 2022 is initiating new beginnings. The new moon arrives while we are still feeling the celebratory energy of new year’s day. It is unusual for the lunar cycle to begin concurrently with the calendar year. This combination signifies a burst of raw energy: we enter in potent creative force, the moment of the big bang. We see what is possible. The beginning of any cycle is brimming with pure potential. This moment is magic.
The Moon aligns with the Sun at 12’20 degrees of Capricorn on Sunday afternoon (Jan. 2nd) at 12:33 p.m. CST, ushering in a new moon cycle. This new moon is an initiation into new earth consciousness. It is the breath that connects us fully to the present moment. Ignited ambition connects our divinity and our humanity. We take a sobering look at where we are planted to discern and build the structure to the new world that we envision.
In the Northern Hemisphere, we are in the season of winter. This is a time of visioning and dreaming. The veil between the conscious world and the symbolic underworld within is thinnest and thus most permeable at this time of year. If we connect to the darkness, we may feel unconscious impulses rising into our awareness, revealing new truths. We align ourselves with divine magic.
This new moon begins an 18-month cycle that illuminates our path of self-actualization. We discover the ways in which we are restricted so that we may break free and live authentically. This moon summons our path of inner validation. We release patterns where we have given our authority over to others and reclaim our sacred right as the author of our story. We remember the conscious co-creator that lives deep in our bones. We see possibilities and are open to revelations that will revolutionize the world. We plant seeds that will begin to bloom on July 13th, 2022 and conclude on July 3rd, 2023.
Capricorn as an Archetype
Capricorn is the sign of sustainability, inner authority, and self-realization. It brings ideas into earthly form while creating the systems and structure to support the creative vision. Its highest expression is the development of integrity, resilience, dependability, and the capacity to set realistic goals and ensure appropriate boundaries. The following 28 days are ideal for furthering your efforts in these areas.
Capricorn is also associated with the structure of life around the parameters of the environment and rules of society. It shows where we take on certain roles and responsibilities as we mature into adulthood. In its highest expression, we are guided by an internal compass built of strong character, wisdom gained through time, and integrity that naturally governs our ethics and values. This new moon asks us to assess the rules and roles that we have unconsciously adapted from our family or society. The systems and structures that do not support us must be shed in order for us to build authentically.
The Capricorn new moon is an auspicious time for calling on the Elders or rising up in Eldership. This could imply reaching out to those who see the betterment of humanity as their vision. It may be a calling into leadership or practicing discernment, shrewd honesty, and reverence as we reflect on the lessons and growth of 2021 and reconnect to what we wish to create in the next year. What did you learn from the consequences of the choices you made? What dreams do you want to nurture?
Shadow Loyalties
A key astrological aspect of this new moon is that it aligns with the asteroid Juno. Juno is the queen of the gods. She rules sovereignty, loyalty, and the idea of committing to someone or something. Through contrast, Juno often shows us that we give our power away and guides us to be loyal and committed first to ourselves. She teaches us about our shadow loyalties, where we devote ourselves to someone or something who will never fully reciprocate or see our equal value because we don’t own our value. She illuminates where we give away our power in exchange for security. Juno also is associated with power games and revenge tactics, where we connect to power in shadow form.
As we align consciously into Juno energy, we become aware of the areas in which we have failed to accept responsibility for ourselves so that we can step fully into our sovereignty.
Juno in Capricorn in this new moon chart asks us to get brutally honest about where we are not taking full responsibility for owning our power. Where do you need to recommit to being loyal first to yourself? This new moon is a critical time to assess what we are committed to. Where have you been afraid to stand in your power? We are urged to dream big and commit to our vision for the long haul. To honor our dreams with such value that we show up consistently for our sacred work.
Cosmic Weather
The new moon makes a trine to Uranus, the Great Liberator and Visionary, fostering seeds of groundbreaking innovative ideas. Uranus delivers unexpected twists, typically in the form of breakthroughs, shocks, or abrupt changes ahead. Through Uranus, we connect to the higher vision, and the Capricorn moon brings pragmatism and a sustained effort to birth an idea into form.
Saturn in Aquarius continues to square Uranus in Taurus in this new moon chart. This square encourages us to develop new ways to transcend and include tradition, while adding new developments and needed progress. In addition, it advocates for social, economic, and environmental reform.
This lunation is square Chiron in Aries, which activates where we feel hesitant to take initiative, be brave, or initiate change. We may hesitate to start something new because of an experience where we were hurt or shut down. Our vulnerability may amplify doubt in our abilities to see our ideas through. We are encouraged to face our insecurity, risk being courageous, and trust our insights to build the solid foundation required to grow.
Venus is retrograde in Capricorn, still in a conjunction with Pluto. This indicates we are continuing the process of shedding everything inessential to get to the true essence of ourselves, the truth of the heart, and to align to our values.
The Invitation
This new moon is a call to step into our role as conscious co-creators and initiate the changes required both individually and collectively. As a global citizen, what are your roles and responsibilities? Where are you called to reform? We are asked to dream big and commit to the long-term growth that is required for sustainable change. This cycle offers a chance to summon our power back from where we have given it away and use it with renewed commitment and sovereignty.