Astrology of the Day – New Moon in Capricorn - Wednesday 17th January 2018

The Moon starts off in the sign of Capricorn closing in to the Sun, and at 2.16am UK time, a New Moon will be formed. The New Moon in Capricorn complements the sky very much with Saturn, Mercury, Pluto, Sun and Venus also in the sign and quite appropriately, it will highlight the structure of your life, what you need to build and work on to make things better for yourself in accordance to your values, as it is conjunct to Venus. This a sober New Moon looking at things in a very practical manner, and yet there will be a need to get your life in gear with a sextile to active Mars and update yourself at the same time as it is going to be square to Uranus. The story of this new Moon then is work on the basics and the structure of your life, to be proactive and look for new opportunities to improve on the basics that you already have in place. A revolution of sorts awaits you if you take up the challenge being offered today.

After the New Moon completes, the Moon moves onto quickly make a conjunction with Venus, a sympathetic and caring position and one where you will be thoughtful and understanding to loved ones, friends and family. This conjunction in Capricorn isn't looking for any kind of praise and flamboyant gestures, practical assistance is much more Venus in Capricorn.

The Moon then shifts into the sign of Aquarius and finally there is a change from the Capricorn overload that we've been under. Aquarius is a sign of untouchable glamour, electric, vibrant and unique. Now is our chance to show a different side to our character, the more crazy side. Now is a time connect with like-minded people, those who share our vision and our points of view, as Aquarius is a sign of the community.

Now adding in to this New Moon and just before the end of the day, Mars forms a very difficult looking inconjunct aspect to Uranus. The inconjunct is a shearing aspect, one where the planets are neither in complementary signs nor elements and they are associated with adjustment, separation and difficult change that we have to cope with. Mars and Uranus brings speed, New Moon, aggression, rebellion, shocks, unexpected actions and sometimes perversity to the table and the combination of the two can bring about hard to cope with actions and change, breakages and accidents through recklessness or taking too much of a risk. Just because this risky aspect comes after two days of relentless, staid, responsible Capricorn energy, this one could see us taking too much of a chance as the opportunity to finally let go comes around. As a result, there might be a chance of sudden fires or other incendiary incidents that colours this day

Where is the New Moon landing in your chart? These are for Ascendant signs – if you don't know your Ascendant go to this link - Find your Ascendant

Aries - New Moon linked to work and career drives and ambitions, your New Moon with your boss, vocations and volunteer work, how you are viewed by the general public and pursuit of personal/public success, male influences in your life, senior people, your father. 

Taurus – New Moon linked to wisdom and knowledge, to universities and places of higher learning, to your personal faith, religion and beliefs, to culture, travel and diversity, to law and legal matters, to publishing, mass communication and getting your word out far and wide, to connections to in-laws and your partner's family members

Gemini – New Moon highlighting shared assets, joint finances, other people's possessions, taxes, debt, investments, inheritances, power and powerful individuals, change, corporations and big business, your sex and intimate life plus sexual partners, secrets, the unexplained, anything underground, change, death and rebirth. 

Cancer - New Moon stimulating your relationships and partnerships, both personal and professional, love partners and spouses, marriage, those who advise you officially such as counsellors, solicitors, accountants, and those who openly oppose you and your views. 

Leo - New Moon dealing with daily routines, services that you provide for others and services others provide for you, everyday work and relationships you have with colleagues, fixing things, health and relationships with doctors and medical staff, healing, exercise, diet, your well-being, social services, pets and domesticated animals. 

Virgo - New Moon stimulating the part of the chart linked to your individual talents, creative abilities, hobbies, sports, and things you do in your free time, games, entertainment, performance, lovers, how you express love and love you give out to others, children, risk, speculation and taking a chance.

Libra - New Moon affecting home life and how you relate to your family members, those you live with, landlords and house mates. Anything to do with the house/apartment you live in, land or property you own, women's issues and your mother, the past, personal security, your roots, your New Moon, beginnings and endings in life.

Scorpio - New Moon in part of chart linked to communications, letters, documents, agreements,emails and messages, debate, language. Linked to education and schools, neighbours and local people in your community, vehicles, transport and journeys made, advertising and marketing, young people and siblings.

Sagittarius - New Moon concerned with your business dealings, finances, money, income and how you earn your money, spending patterns, possessions, materialism your personal values and self worth.

Capricorn - New Moon focused on your self and personal confidence, how you look, your style, your body and physical condition, your personal views and attitudes, how you view others and how others relate to you.

Aquarius - New Moon in a part of your chart connected to psychological issues, sacrifices made, suffering, solitude, working behind the scenes, those working against you or undermining your position without your knowledge, escapism, spirituality, charity, hospitals, clinics, prisons and places of detention.

Pisces – New Moon highlighting friends and friendships, working with others in joint efforts, groups, associations you are a member of, team events and activities, companies, your social life, networking, political activity and activism, collective social concerns, your hopes and dreams, love received from others.