4 Zodiac Signs Setting Intentions During the Capricorn New Moon (12/30)

There’s nothing quite like a major lunation to close out the calendar year. While New Year’s Eve has no technical astrological relevance, it’s still admittedly encouraging when a cosmic event such as the Capricorn new moon comes along just in time for us to toss the glitter, sing Auld Lang Syne, and close the door on another twelve-month cycle.

On that note, new moons begin their own mini-cycles in certain areas of our lives, each of which unfold over the course of six months. That means that this new moon, which will take place 9° Capricorn at 5:30 PM EST on December 30, signifies a new story being told in our collective and individual lives. At least part of this story will end under the full moon in Capricorn on July 10, 2025.

If you’re having trouble comprehending what you’ll be doing in half a year’s time, much less what the state of the world will look like, you’re not alone. However, one of the most remarkable things about the astrological worldview is that it posits a beautiful and radical truth claim: we are both voyeurs to and active participants in a constantly evolving universe. What we set into motion now will inevitably come to completion, in some form, in several months’ time.

Not everyone will be radically transformed during this particular new moon. On a collective level, it represents the so-called old guard, which we recently parted ways with when Pluto ingressed out of Capricorn and into Aquarius, ending the sixteen-year period characterized by Capricornian themes: structure, tradition, old institutions, capitalism, and the elderly.

If you have placements anywhere near 9° of Capricorn, it’s very likely you’ll feel the impact, either internally or externally—or both. The positive side of Capricorn is its efficiency, work ethic, competitiveness, and determination to win. With the right strategy, the intentions you put forth now will almost certainly manifest into something beautiful by the time the warmer months are upon us.

The four following rising signs should be particularly alert to any changes as the new moon approaches. Here’s a brief rundown as to why the cardinal signs will definitely feel motivated to take action under the influence of this new moon.

Aries.

With the new moon taking place in your tenth house, your ambitions for your career and long-term legacy are as high as humanly possible right now. You’re dreaming wildly and radically, determined to put your goals into serious action. As far as you’re concerned, failure isn’t an option. If you balance a posture of humility with a strategic plan, you’re guaranteed to see some seismic shifts to your professional life over the next six months. Just don’t get such intense tunnel vision that you forget to come up for air occasionally. You run the risk of serious burnout otherwise. Slow and steady does, in fact, win the race—even if this is difficult for you, as an impatient Aries, to accept at times.

Cancer.

The new moon in your seventh house is bringing a new and exciting focus to your relationship sector as it enables you to grow your romantic and business partnerships over the next six months. Those of you who are hoping to take the next step in a committed relationship will find the patient, enduring nature of Capricorn useful to build the foundation of a love that could last a lifetime. If you want to be engaged or married by the time this particular cycle is completed, speak honestly and openly with your partner now. Make your expectations and intentions very clear, and insist that they do the same. If you’re already in a happy partnership, you might consider taking the ultimate challenge for a marriage: start a business together, utilizing the energy of Capricorn to become a true power couple.

Libra.

As the new moon builds steadily in your fourth house, so does your commitment to laying the foundation of a new home—literally or metaphorically. If you’re hoping to relocate before the end of 2025, you might find your dream home within six months if you apply the straightforward and businesslike energy of Capricorn. That is, don’t be swayed by the singular place out of your budget just because it has that one tantalizing luxury you want. Instead, be practical. Those of you who are starting families of your own would do well to approach conception and pregnancy in an equally realistic way, saving over the next six months and learning more frugal strategies to ensure you are prepared to make the necessary sacrifices for your new baby.

Capricorn.

With the new moon in your first house, your identity is changing and developing, along with your personal style and branding. With your natural plodding patience, you’ll find it easy to be more intentional with your presentation, whether it’s how you dress, do your makeup, or show up on social media. Over the next six months, you’ll be working to curate a more specific persona that highlights your specific unique qualities: excellence in business, social intelligence, and self-assurance. You’re always in it to win it, but you rarely show your hand; it’s a testament to your intellect that you manage to make so many moves in silence. But by the time the summer rolls around, you’ll be leveraging your earning potential and charming influential leaders with ease.