A New Moon Meets the Future
Overview
The events of the previous days give us the opportunity to pause and ponder the future of our globe. There are conflicting forces that will destroy life, our sense of security, and peace. The promise for the future again is shaken. The call to repair, to reform and to again have faith will gradually settle, as the New Moon phase brings a promise hopefully there will be a difference in the cry for never again.
Wednesday December 17th
The Moon in Scorpio reaches the opposition aspect to Uranus in Taurus early US time zones, afternoon hours in UK, EU, and ME zones, as Neptune in the final degree of Pisces receives a trine aspect from the Moon. Uranus is sextile aspect to Neptune. Intense emotional reactions are mitigated. Mass movements are born, as Neptune in Pisces ingress Aries Jan 27th. The Moon’s ingress to Sagittarius 11:40 ET; 16:40 UTC; 18:40 EET. The Moon sextile aspect to Pluto in Aquarius is a possible transformation of worldviews affecting large numbers of people, with a profound change in personal belief systems, a dramatic shift in orientation. The Moon trine aspect to Ceres in Aries indicates honor to the victims of oppression. The Sun in Sagittarius square aspect to Saturn in Pisces as a philosophical view takes priority. Restrictions free movement are likely to be legislated, imposed by security measures.
Thursday December 18th
The Moon in conjunction aspect to Mercury in Sagittarius signifies that individuals may feel compelled to express their beliefs more openly, a developing phase in social and personal expression of beliefs with a shifting of values. Venus in Sagittarius trine aspect to Chiron in Aries suggesting an opportunity for healing through the exploration and reflection on sources of wisdom. Legal actions may also demand compensation for damages, tangible or perceived. Venus quincunx aspect to Jupiter in Cancer represents a quest for an emotional healing. Jupiter in a square aspect to Chiron could indicate that an expansive self-interest conflicts with established roles, as Chiron is disposed of by Mars in Capricorn. A Thor’s Hammer configuration with Mercury at the vortex, sesquiquadrate aspect to Chiron and Jupiter. The finality of judicial rulings could determine the outcome of claims.
Friday December 19th
The Moon conjunction aspect with Venus in Sagittarius early today, a prophetic lunar phase, prior to the New Moon 20:45 ET; 01:45 UTC On Saturday; 03:45 EET Saturday morning. The Sun in Sagittarius doubly approaching the quincunx aspect to Uranus in Taurus seeks justice through financial compensation. The Moon/Venus pair is square aspect to Saturn in Pisces, as limitations imposed predict the denial of claims. The Sun approaching square aspect to Neptune in Pisces reasserts power over the erosion of freedoms. Exalted Mars in Capricorn approaching square aspect to Ceres in Aries undermines security opening the danger that abductions may occur. The New Moon quincunx aspect to Uranus in Taurus indicates that a radical departure is achieved in the role of compensation for emotional damages. The New Moon is square aspect to Neptune in Pisces might indicate a lack of empathy, as harsher measures are imposed.
Saturday December 20th
The Moon ingress Capricorn 23:54 ET Friday; 04:54 UTC; 06:54 EET, the Moon and Sun square aspect to Neptune, on the cusp of its ingress to Aries, and quincunx aspect to Uranus in Taurus. Reversals, unexpected consequences and a high risk of violent actions remain. The approaching Moon conjunction aspect to Mars activates the risk level of explosive events, seismological events and violent actions may occur, especially with the recent New Moon. Moon/Mars conjunction aspect in Capricorn is square aspect to Ceres in Aries. Uranus sextile aspect to Neptune — Neptune can defuse the aggressiveness of the unexpected consequences, possibly through heroic actions, as has already occurred on Sunday the 14th of December, the same feature empowers.
Sunday December 21st
The Sun supersedes the square aspect to Neptune and makes the ingress to Capricorn 10:05 ET; 15:05 UTC; 17:05 EET for the winter solstice. Venus in Sagittarius maintains the square aspect to Saturn in Pisces, a challenge to the limitations of time, health and healing. The Moon in Capricorn transits to the opposition aspect to Jupiter in Cancer, square aspect to Chiron in Aries, for a T-square formation later in the day. The focus on healing the wounds leads to finding the mentor suitable. Leaders then come forth for the occasion, to interpret the message of the universe, and to lead to a better cultural promise and to heal the fractured hopes.
Monday December 22nd
The Moon in Capricorn is trine aspect to Uranus in Taurus, sextile aspect to Neptune in Pisces at the ingress to Aquarius 10:53 ET; 15:53 UTC; 17:53 EET and then makes a conjunction aspect with Pluto in Aquarius. The contacts with the three exterior plants within a few hours signifies a powerful transformation. The Moon trine aspect to Uranus as upsetting events are internalized, then the sextile aspect to Neptune works over the psyche of individuals and nations, with healing and dispersion. Pluto conjunction aspect informs of a greater unity, a higher power, and a realignment of faith. The Moon sextile aspect to Ceres in Aries and semi-sextile aspect to Mars in Capricorn invigorates a sense of future possibilities. Mars square aspect to Ceres helps to mold the path with a commitment.
Tuesday December 23rd
Venus in Sagittarius square aspect to Neptune in Pisces, its higher octave, as the communities mend from recent traumatic events with the help of the healing care of spiritual leaders. The Moon transits to the sextile aspect with Mercury in Sagittarius. The universal forces are seeking to create a path for evolution of humanity.
Looking ahead
| December 24 | — | Venus ingress Capricorn |
| January 1 | — | Mercury ingress Capricorn |
| January 3 | — | Full Moon in Cancer |
| January 3 | — | Chiron returns to direct transit |
| January 17 | — | Mercury ingress Aquarius |
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Gimelstar
December 16, 2025
Safed, Israel
