On December 19 at 5:43 p.m. PT, a new moon comes at the end of the year, in the final days of disintegration of the solar cycle—the solstice. This is a potent, liminal endpoint that can loosen the grip of old stories. A threshold is opening, and a new year is around the corner.
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This New Moon arrives just days before the sacred portal of the winter solstice (Dec 21). In the northern hemisphere, this is the darkest point, the longest night, and the shortest day of the year. Since time immemorial, cultures across the world have marked this turning point as a sacred energetic reset for the sun—the life force.
The winter solstice marks the moment when the sun reaches its lowest point. From here, the light slowly begins its slow ascent and return. In the Vedic tradition, this is called Uttaryanana. The six months between the winter and summer solstices are considered to be a single day for the gods, making the winter solstice the dawning of a new divine day.
This new moon falls in Mula Nakshatra, the Root Star. Mula is symbolized by a tied-up bunch of roots, what is tangled underground. It’s also connected with the Muladhara Chakra, the grounding center of life, our instincts, and our deepest attachments. This new moon can uproot what’s under the surface of awareness and allow for change.
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Mula is ruled by the goddess Nirriti, a destructive form of Maha Kali. She governs dissolution and endings. However, what has been reduced to ash by her becomes fertile ground.
If something in your life has been unraveling, this New Moon asks you to look again. Where something is breaking apart, a deeper meaning may emerge.
This is a powerful time for meditation and spiritual practices, as Saturn casts a deep and sobering gaze on this dark moon. Some people may feel heavy, regretful, or sad, especially around the holiday season, so be gentle with others and yourself.
Venus is at an edgy and transformative degree called the gandanta, putting a spotlight on relationships, finances, and family connections. Even if you can’t see eye to eye with someone, or if you are confused about the next step, trust that something wiser is forming at the roots.
How these planetary transits affect you personally depends on your birth chart. Book a Vedic astrology reading to learn more.
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