There’s a new moon rising in the sign of expansion, philosophy, revelry, journeys, letting the truth be told, and the good times roll.
When is the new moon?
The new moon peaks on December 19, 2025, at 8:44 p.m. Eastern Time at 28°24 Sagittarius.
New moon in Sagittarius 2025
A new moon occurs when the moon is in conjunction with the sun, and thus it is no longer visible from our vantage point on Earth. As such, the new moon always falls in the same zodiac sign that the sun is moving through.
The new moon is a clean slate, turning over the fresh dirt of a month-long lunar cycle. The sky goes dark, and we go deep.
New moons are potent times for manifestation practices. Because this is the last new moon of the year and falls in the sign of broad horizons and the pure potential of possibility, it’s an excellent time to explore the edges of our own minds, seek sage advice from elders, micordose and muse ourselves into believing the best is yet to come.
Below Ward illuminates what lies ahead and within under the dark skies of this powerful New Moon.
Read on for your personalized tarot horoscope — and make sure to read for both your sun and rising signs.
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Fire signs – Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Page of Coins
According to Ward, the Page of Coins is a summons to fire folks to mobilize toward an educational goal.
“This could be formal (class, lecture, workshop, career-related training) or informal (reading, podcast, online forums, documentary). Maybe a focus on career skills, personal development, health and wellbeing, creativity and crafts, sports and exercise,” Ward told The Post.
She urges fire signs to reflect on the skills they’ve been meaning to hone and/or the topics they’ve been waiting to explore and to hop to it.
“Expand your mental horizons, absorb new knowledge, and become smarter and more capable,” she said.
Earth signs – Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
The Chariot
The call of the open road is bellowing loud and clear for earth signs during the new moon.
“Travel is your calling, and this is the perfect time to revisit your bucket list of dream locations or journeys, or even home moves, and make some firm commitments for 2026. You have time to research, plan, and save,” said Ward.
She reminds the blessed creatures of the dirt that we only live on the earthly plane once, and we should set ourselves to seeing as much of it as we can.
“Where do you want to visit, what do you want to see and do, and where do you want to live? Let your imagination roam free, and then take your notebook along and jot down the details. Adventure starts here,” she explained.
Air signs – Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
The Magician
Air signs are activated and oxygenated when the moon falls in a fire sign.
“You’re ready to pour forth a slew of great ideas and wonderful innovations in your work, lifestyle, home, and social circles. You are the bright spark. You bring inventiveness to all, and this new moon is further fuel,” said Ward.
She notes that the Magician card arrives to encourage you to trust in your ability to create something wildly original and wholly necessary.
“Pitch, invent, design, draw, write, sing, apply. You are ready to generate!”
Water signs – Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Page of Wands
For water signs, the new moon in Sagittarius could stir and unsettle, making you less cautious and more risk-positive.
“You come out of your comfort zone, look around, and spot something (or someone) new. This is a raid into the unknown to get something magical that will make your life feel exciting – a trip, a friend, a lover, an idea, a glow up, a new role, a course… something inspiring, attractive and irresistible,” Ward told The Post.
Go forth and see what’s waiting to blow your mind.
Astrologer Reda Wigle researches and irreverently reports on planetary configurations and their effect on each zodiac sign. Her horoscopes integrate history, poetry, pop culture, and personal experience. To book a reading, visit her website.
