A Super New Moon in Capricorn, Chiron Direct and Mercury Retrograde

 

We have two momentous events occurring on December 23, 2022.  The main event is a Super New Moon in 1 degree of Capricorn.  It packs quite a wallop and is a Super New Moon because the Moon is so close to the earth.  It will be very powerful because there are five planets in Capricorn: the Sun, Moon, Venus, Mercury and Pluto in Capricorn.  New Moons are traditionally times of new beginnings, but when you have five planets in the practical earth sign of Capricorn, we have more power to build a productive future.

The New Moon in 1 degree of Capricorn is also forming a square to Jupiter in 0 degrees of Aries.  I don't know about you, but I certainly felt a major shift when Jupiter entered Aries on December 20, inspiring me to tweet:

Jupiter moves into Aries today until mid-May 2023. We have a blast of energy and more courage to make our own luck. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) December 20, 2022

There is a major theme of fresh starts, growth, hope for the future and the potential for inflation.  It is definitely a feel-good vibe, but it can also have a tendency to be over the top and cause us to overextend ourselves.  I encourage all of you to think back to June 2010 and January 2011 when Jupiter was also transiting Aries.  I know that Jupiter was briefly transiting the sign of Aries from May 10 through October 28 of this year, but I really don't recall feeling that surge of energy back then. Jupiter only made it to 8 degrees of Aries until it retrograded on July 28, but this time it will zip through Aries until it enters Taurus on May 16, 2023.

Another aspect that Jupiter in Aries makes on the New Moon is a semi-square to Uranus in 15 degrees of Taurus.  Semi-squares occur when two planets or points are 45 degrees apart.  This aspect can trigger some sudden breakthroughs.  I wouldn't be surprised if there was a great deal of surprising announcements coming out on this day.

Chiron is also stationing direct in 11 degrees of Aries on December 23.  Chiron is known as the Wounded Healer and has been retrograde since July 19 in 16 degrees of Aries.  The Moon in Capricorn will be squaring Chiron in Aries at 9:42 p.m. on the 23rd, which can bring up some old emotional wounds for healing. Our wounds are more clearly evident and we can take steps to heal them now.  So it is quite fitting that Chiron is stationing direct on a New Moon. The power for healing is stronger.

Mercury will be stationing retrograde in 24 degrees of Capricorn on December 29, 2022.  Mercury will be retrograde until January 18, 2023, when it stations direct in 8 degrees of Capricorn.  This one is extremely personal for me because it stations retrograde on my Chiron in Capricorn in my 4th house and stations direct on my North Node in Capricorn in my 3rd house.

This particular Mercury retrograde will undoubtedly affect travel plans for the holidays, especially with the weather playing such a huge factor.  We are anticipating extreme cold and storms for Christmas on the east coast of the United States.  But a Mercury retrograde in Capricorn can also cause us to review our plans for the future and perhaps reformulate them.  Never forget the "re" in retrogrades!  

The Moon is moving into Aries on December 29 and will conjunct Jupiter in Aries, which can give our hopes for the future a voice.  Mercury is also conjunct Venus in Capricorn after it retrogrades, so don't be surprised if there is more communication in relationships and about finances.  Mercury and Venus have been traveling together for some time, but now that Mercury is retrograde, they are starting to separate and Venus will enter Aquarius on January 2, 2023.  More on that next week...

What does the astrological landscape look like on Christmas Day?  The Moon enters Aquarius on December 25 and forms a supportive sextile to Jupiter in Aries, which should put us in a festive mood.  It is also trining Mars in Gemini, so hopefully we can all get along on this holiday. I am wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas and happy holidays.

If you are curious about how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you personally, please consider getting an astrological reading. These are very challenging and unique times; an astrological reading could provide some much-needed clarity and guidance.  An astrology reading makes a very thoughtful holiday gift. As an astrologer and a healer, I am delighted to be able to include a Health and Wellbeing Report that provides a focus on health-related matters in the natal chart and offers nutritional advice and stress management tips.  Who couldn’t use that these days?

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I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, maintaining social distancing, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when necessary and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine.  If you are eligible for a booster shot, get it. I repeat, you do not want to get this virus! I speak from personal experience and consider myself very fortunate to have survived Coronavirus twice. Stay safe and healthy, everyone! 

Astrology is a powerful tool that helps you navigate challenging times and alerts you to opportunity periods. Get a reading with me and experience the healing process. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022