6 Ways To Connect To The Driven Energy Of Capricorn's New Moon

Start your year with intention! The first new moon on the annual calendar is one of the best starting blocks for your visionary plans.

Like a strong tailwind, this new moon accelerates plans. Since Capricorn is the sign of structure, this could be the beginning of a powerful planning phase, one that could bear fruit by the corresponding full moon on June 24, 2021. Add heavy doses of creativity and innovation to the game plan! During this new moon, artistic Venus will trine genius Uranus, calling for out-of-the-box solutions that could change the world. 

One caveat: While you're speculating on all those "wouldn't it be crazy if..." ideas, remember that they still DO have to abide by the laws of physics and our material universe. A challenging dust-up will take place during this new moon as brash Mars in pragmatic Taurus crashes into a challenging square (90-degree angle) with stern Saturn in iconoclastic Aquarius. You don't have to be the buzzkill in the room, telling people that their dreamy new moon wishes will never work. But do plan to run every genius idea through a set of serious tests before passing go! 

If at first you don't succeed, then try another method for achieving your result! Unassailable Capricorn is symbolized by the persistent Sea-Goat, tirelessly forging ahead. It's certainly appropriate since it can take some righteous fortitude to get through Capricorn season (December 21 to January 20): recovering from the holiday hangovers, the lack of sunlight, and the buzzkill of having to get back down to business after all the celebrations. Thankfully, the grounding earth-sign energy of the 2021 Capricorn new moon keeps you focused and determined.

Capricorn is the eldest of the three earth signs (a trio that also includes Taurus and Virgo), and these moonbeams sound a wake-up call to conserve and protect natural resources—especially after the holiday season's waste and excess. Climate change assessments continue to underscore the urgent need for industrial adaptations.

While alarming, there are things you can do to cool down your corner of the planet like eating a (more) plant-based diet, walking or biking instead of driving everywhere, and—since refrigeration is the No. 1 climate destabilizer—running the air conditioner as little as possible (if at all) during hot months.

In the race to the top, Capricorn is the marathon runner, not the sprinter. Instead of stressing over the little things, try taking the long view. Envision where you'd like to be this time next year. Working backward, start jotting down the simple, practical steps you'll need to take to make this dream a reality. Then, appoint yourself the CEO of your life and get busy on your "business plan." And how about a vision board to go along with that?

Capricorn, represented by the mythical Sea Goat, has the head of a satyr but the tail of a mermaid. This lends some serious magic to this new moon, so dive into the depths of your imagination while crafting your plan for the material world. Stay open to surprises from your subconscious mind!

Capricorn rules the zodiac's 10th house of dads, dudes, and any man who might be in a position of authority in your life. Over the next two weeks, pay tribute to the part of the population that sports a Y chromosome.

Capricorn is associated with archaeology, gemstones, and crystals. Many of the earth's treasures contain healing and nurturing properties; certain crystals, such as onyx and galena can help you tap into the driven and structured energy at the 2021 Capricorn new moon. By working with the therapeutic powers of these stones, you can harness your highest aspirations and create a plan to accomplish them.