At exactly 9:26am AEDT on 31 December 2024, we're met with our final celestial event of the year, a New Moon in Capricorn.

This is no ordinary New Moon either. It is a Black Moon or a Black New Moon – a phenomenon where two New Moons occur inside of a calendar month. What does this mean? Well, Black Moons are amplified versions of a regular New Moon. It is an especially potent time for wishes and manifestations, and the perfect time to let go of the things that no longer serve you.

Could it be more serendipitous that we close out 2024, the year that Pluto moved into Aquarius, with this cleansing and magical moment? Wherever you are this New Year's Eve, here's what you need to know.

What you should expect from the Black Moon in Capricorn

In astrology, the Moon is a closing tied to our moods and our inner selves. The New Moon is the point of reset during the Moon Cycle, a moment to take stock of yourself. Here, we have a chance to look inward, rid ourselves of the themes of the previous Moon Cycle and start fresh with a clear head. It is also considered the most powerful point of the Moon Month to engage in moon rituals and cast your manifestations into the universe.

As we are faced with a Black Moon, which many believe symbolises new beginnings, we have an opportunity to step into 2025 with our intentions clearly defined. It will be an extremely fortuitous time to manifest your dreams into existence, perhaps read a guide to manifestations and moon rituals to prepare. It can help to write down your wishes or even to speak them aloud. Either way, this will be the time to put positive energy behind your goals for the coming year to make sure you're poised for growth externally but also internally.

Of course, we'll be under the influence of double Capricorn at this time, with both our Sun and Moon positioned in this Earth sign. Capricorns are the hardest workers of our twelve-sign zodiac. Ambitious, loyal and with a no-fuss attitude, this is an energy that can herald career success. Whether you've had some up and downs, the Capricorn Black Moon will offer you the moment to reflect on what you've achieved this year, or to pounce on a new opportunity that is too good to pass up.

This energy may also inspire you to engage in a new project. A new side hustle? Or maybe just exploring a passion for creating? Having an outlet to channel your extra energy into can be rewarding for the soul, especially if you have strong Capricorn, Virgo or Aquarian placements in your chart. And even Pisces, our clairvoyant dreamers, who find balance in conduit for their creativity.

In both instances – career success or a new creative project – you will need to remember to not be driven by external validation. It is normal to want the acceptance and approval of our peers, but it is important to find validation and worth from within. Otherwise you risk falling victim to imposter syndrome. Perhaps this is a lesson to stop caring about what other people think?

Are there any pitfalls?

Yes, you will need to resist the urge to control everything around you. Capricorn likes order nearly as much Virgo, and with this comes a desire to ensure everything around you follows a strict plan at all times.

Looking to the sky, we find a soothing sextile with Saturn, who is finally free from its retrograde. Saturn is our planet of rules and responsibilities, an energy perfectly aligned with the determination of Capricorn. But this can easily morph into a rigidity that prevents you from accepting change or being able to pivot when things don't go to plan.

Running 20 minutes late to dinner plans? Someone cancels on a party last minute? Car needs a sudden service right before a road trip? Take a breath and don't get caught up in the details. You can't afford to put your energy into details you can't control. Instead, channel every extra bit of your energy into your positive growth for the future.

Wherever you are this New Year's Eve, make a wish and keep it close to your heart.

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