Preparing For Spring

New Moon in Capricorn- 28/01/26

This New Moon, like the New Moon of previous months, has a flavour of change. For some time now the Now Moon has been taking place in the last degrees of a sign. This one in Capricorn, continues this pattern. Within 2 degrees she will enter the sign of Aquarius.

Capricorn is a sign of structures and foundations. It invites us to ground ourselves and be sensible. However there is a mystical and sensitive side to Capricorn that is not often mentioned. The Capricorn is not a goat! It is a goat with a fish’s tail. This is vital as it speaks of a union between Earth and Water. Practicality tempered by empathy and sensitivity.

There has been a big emphasis on Capricorn of late and as the Moon entered this Earthy sign, she met with Mars and Mercury before reaching the Sun. You can almost imagine the conversation, focusing on fixing problems, critical, feeling a little superior and believing that they know better than anyone else. This would be the shadow side of Capricorn, the side ignoring the fish’s tail. This is also too often, the voice of ruling institutions, governments believing that they have the last word on all that must be, imagining themselves to have the right to control everything.

However, this Capricorn conference had more heart in it than you might expect. Jupiter sitting, exalted in the watery sign of Cancer, insists that hearts be open and that feelings be considered. The Moon breathes a sigh of relief. She’s never very happy in this practical sign and in the company of Mars, the Sun and Mercury, she felt outnumbered in her desire to soften the tone of the conversation. As she prepares to leave Capricorn, she connects with Neptune, also about to change signs, from Pisces to Aries. More watery tones, encouraging sensitivity and empathy.

The combination of Earth and water can be very nourishing. Kept in balance, the Earth’s minerals are delivered effortlessly through the medium of water. It’s a perfect time to connect with loved ones and make plans for the future, considering how to strengthen foundations.

The Moon’s next stop is Aquarius, where she almost immediately meets Venus and Pluto. Party girl Venus has gone into the underworld and finds its King, Pluto in a brighter mood than usual. Aquarius is a sign of hope, the energy of knowing that Spring is on the horizon. Yet, Pluto is still Pluto. The conversation, is uncomfortable.

Although the sign of the Water Bearer belongs to the element of Air, like with Capricorn, water is an important part of the symbolism behind this sign. Sweet Water being pored out for the benefit of all. Acting on this humanitarian instinct, Venus and the Moon bring in a pure light of hope and healing but Pluto wants his dues. Healing comes at a price… something needs to die to, the prize is resurrection.

This new Moon challenges us to let go of rigidity and of anything that is keeping us stuck. We need to do so gently, with compassion for ourselves and others. In doing so, we move into a space of light and hope ready to be herald a new Spring.