NEW MOON REPORT
December 30, 2005
by Maritha Pottenger

Each of Maritha's insightful New Moon Reports covers general information about transits in the current new moon period. You can also obtain a personalized reading of each New Moon, based on your own birth data! More info...

Capricorn New Moons are auspicious for pragmatic concerns. Initiating in business is favored, as are projects that will generate tangible results or practical products. Planning and following traditional paths are advisable during Capricorn periods.

New Moon, 9 Capricorn 32, Friday, December 30, 2005 at 7:13 PM PST .

This New Moon could be important for people born around December 30-Jan 3, June 29-July 4, October 1-5,; or March 28-April 2. It is an auspicious time for beginning projects that have to do with the earth, older people, any kind of business, executive power, minerals, or a more sensible allocation of duties and responsibilities. Moving up in status or gaining more authority or power is a possibility.

Saturn sesqui-square Pluto, Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 11:54 PM PST .

Power struggles could occur. Tension might arise in regard to who gets to call the shots. Disagreements around joint resources or investments are possible. This is a time to be conservative in monetary moves. Obsessions could develop. Dogged determination is strong, but people could get “stuck” in a pattern and not know when to give up. Flexibility may be a challenge.

Venus enters Capricorn, Sunday, January 1, 2006 at 12:19 PM PST .

A serious, sober motif is present in regard to love and money. Caution and consolidation are the watchwords. This is a time to avoid risks in both romance and financial matters. Building on the past is a good bet. Practical partnerships are favored, and alliances that are business-oriented will tend to go well.

Mercury enters Capricorn, Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at 1:27 PM PST .

The planet of commerce and communication entering the sign of responsibility, realism, and results is an excellent time to plan carefully and follow through with diligence. Measurable achievements are likely. Conversations will tend to gravitate toward the bottom line. The emphasis is on common sense and patience.

Full Moon, 24 Cancer 05, Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 1:49 AM PST .

This Full Moon emphasizes the balancing act between conditional and unconditional love, between family and career, between public and private lives, or between power and nurturing. Working from the home, sharing professional matters with family members, or laboring in a field that emphasizes nurturing or protection, are all possible ways to combine these motifs. This Full Moon could be significant for people born around July 15-19, Jan 13-17, April 13-17, or Oct 16-20.

Saturn quincunx Uranus, Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 1:03 PM PST .

Tension is likely between an urge for progress and a desire to continue past patterns. Finding a happy medium between the old and the new is essential. Conventional approaches will conflict with unconventional desires. Making small changes that improve the basic structure, or building new and more efficient designs, are possible.

Sun enters Aquarius, Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 9:16 PM PST .

With the Sun moving into freedom-loving Aquarius, people will be more ego-invested in their independence. Finding alternative paths and possibilities is important. Detachment and seeing the larger picture moves up on the priority list. Individuality is a core drive. People will be proud of their ability to break the rules, to think “outside the box,” to relate to humanity, and to aid progress and new directions.

Mercury enters Aquarius, Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 12:43 PM PST .

With the planet of thinking and communication going into the sign of rebellion and revolution, people can break the rules. Brainstorming and problem-solving are favored. New and innovative ideas flourish. People can bring in fresh perspectives, breaking loose from old blocks. Inventive concepts come easily. More awareness of the wider world and humanitarian principles is likely.

Jupiter square Neptune, Friday, January 27, 2006 at 5:27 PM PST .

Idealistic impulses could create havoc. Different dreams may clash. People could feel torn between blunt honesty and compassionate, “stretching” of the truth. Emotional and intellectual goals may be at odds with each other. Seeking something greater or more inspiring, without expecting more than is reasonable, is the challenge.

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