It is believed that the heart of our Milky Way galaxy rests at 27 degrees of Sagittarius, so to have the December 19th New Moon activated at 28 degrees of Sagittarius on the final month of 2025 seems like a powerful way to close out the year.
New Moons are portals to new beginnings. They are cosmic check-in points that guide us to go within and recalibrate the direction we are moving in. Under a New Moon, we may receive new inspiration or insights that allow us to pave a path forward. We may also find ourselves drawn to setting intentions and creating new goals.
With the galactic center activated with December’s New Moon, it seems that the world (or the galaxy) is our oyster. The potential feels unlimited, open, and expansive. We are invited to dream big, think big, and open ourselves to new possibilities.
The December New Moon in Sagittarius
Sagittarius is depicted by a centaur aiming its arrow. This arrow is said to be heading towards the star, Antares, which is said to unlock our heart chakra and our heart’s desire. While we can aim our arrow towards our desires, once the arrow leaves the bow, it is out of our control.
Life can be similar. We can head towards what we want and our desires, but what ends up happening along the way is often not in our control. We have to move through the twists and turns of life and deal with the cards that are being handed to us, whether we like it or not.
But, even though we may not have complete control, we can aim our arrow in the direction of our choosing. We can make our mark and choose the direction we want to move in. We don’t have to stay where we are standing. We can move, we can pivot, and we can alter our course of direction whenever we choose.
This December 19th New Moon invites us to do just that. It reminds us that we are not stuck, we are not limited, and we do not have to stay where we are if we are not satisfied. We can simply take our arrows and aim them in a new direction.
Of course, it is not always easy to change or break free from a situation, but this New Moon wants us to think bigger. It wants us to set the intention and lay the groundwork to move closer to our heart’s desire. It wants us to experiment with taking a big leap and finding the courage needed to get where we want to be.
If you weren’t fearful. If you weren’t afraid of failing or succeeding, if there was no judgment and you were guaranteed to get what you want, what would you do? Where would your heart lead you?
This question will not necessarily give you the answer you are looking for, but it can point you in the right direction. Often, our heart’s desire is not big or grand or rooted in material riches; it is often a lot simpler. But this question can help to open doors, invite new ways of thinking, and can get your mind aligned with abundance, rather than limitation.
Give this question a try. Use it as a journal prompt. Write down your answer and see what creative inspiration follows. You may just find a whole new galaxy opening for you.
The Sagittarius New Moon and our Relationships
Juno, one of the Goddess Asteroids, is activated under this New Moon, shining a spotlight on our relationships. Juno is considered the Goddess of marriage and is said to bring positive energy to romantic unions.
On deeper levels, Juno is said to be a light bringer and a strong activator of feminine wisdom. Juno can help us to channel our intuitive wisdom and to listen to the call of our hearts with greater ease.
Juno can also stir soulmate relationships and activate any soul lessons we may have with these people. Remember, soulmates are not just romantic, but are any soul that comes to awaken part of our purpose and spiritual journey.
If issues in relationships arrive under this New Moon, try to focus your attention on your own independence and what is in your control. Juno reminds us that even when in partnership with others, we have to keep shining our light and maintain our independence. Juno also helps us to activate the energy of loyalty and truth. If there is something we need to share or a secret we need to get off our chest, Juno will light the way.
Venus, the Goddess of Love, is also active under this New Moon, adding to the feminine energy and enhancing the theme of relationships. This is our chance to set intentions for our relationships and what we want to get out of them.
Use the energy of this New Moon to think about how you can deepen your connections, clear toxic dynamics, and welcome space for new and exciting encounters.
Whatever relationship dynamics you are struggling with will also receive a softening under this New Moon, so lean into what you need and see how you are guided.
The Sagittarius New Moon and the Closing of 2025
If we follow the lunar calendar, we are still moving through the lunar year, but as we are leaving the vibration of 2025, this New Moon becomes the lunar cycle we enter 2026 with.
While we can absolutely use this New Moon to set intentions for the year ahead, it may be a little premature. We may need to wait for the energy of 2026 to settle in and become a more active force in our lives. The Aries New Moon on April 17, 2026, is typically the best time of year to set those New Year’s resolutions, but there is no reason why you can’t use this final New Moon of 2025 to start thinking about what you wish to draw into your life.
Use the December 2025 Sagittarius New Moon to start thinking about all the ways you wish to expand yourself and your life. What new things do you wish to try? What new things do you wish to learn? What is something you can do to bring the energy of expansion into your life?
Locate all the areas of your life that feel small, stuck, or stifled, and ask the Universe to guide you to create more space.
This is probably a more effective way to use the energies of the New Moon, but follow your own intuition and divine guidance.
Your last New Moon ritual for the year will be available soon!
