Making the most of a New Moon and embracing Sagittarius energy
- Heather Preston
- Jan 6
- 7 min read
Updated: Jan 8
Each new Moon that occurs throughout the year is unique and has its own astrological energy depending on which month it falls. When the Moon is positioned within an astrological star sign energy, it takes on that vibration and affects our emotions with that frequency. This energy gives us a different focus each month, directing our attention to that particular astrological aspect of ourselves.
Therefore as the moon meets the sun in the sky, we begin a whole new lunar cycle and that spark created from this meeting provides us with a whole new vibration. Astrologers believe that each lunar cycle brings new opportunities, new truths and new perspectives. It’s a wonderful reminder that we can shift, change and create new opportunities for ourselves. Because as the moon goes through its cycles we’re never stuck in any one vibration; and therefore like the rest of the Universe, we are constantly changing. Nothing is permanent.
The Moon governs our emotions and therefore it affects our feelings and needs. It tunes us into our intuition and brings out emotions in order to help us understand them more. The new moon illuminates our feelings on a subconscious level, giving us a glimpse of the energies we often store deep down under the surface. It is therefore a really good time to gain access to our deeper desires and truths. We often gain a better assessment of what we truly want out of our life during a New Moon, making it a perfect time to plant intentions and allow yourself to dream for what you want for yourself and your life.
Furthermore, as we travel from one new Moon to another, we can adjust our hopes, dreams and wishes, checking in with ourselves to see if the visions of the previous month still align with us and our current vibe. Since we are continually evolving, it’s really valuable to take a pause and reflect each month to reflect where we’re at and who we are in this present moment. It’s also important to reassess what we wanted last month still holds true in this new cycle. If we no longer wish to continue with previous intentions, the new Moon provides an excellent moment to release that energy and clear space for something new.

We can therefore set new intentions and create new affirmations that align with the current version of ourselves. If last month’s intentions still align with us, then we can recharge them so they can continue to evolve over the next lunar cycle. However we work with our intentions each new Moon, the importance lies in the time it affords us. This phase is our own cosmic reminder to give our dreams some attention each month. The new Moon holds us accountable to ourselves. If we follow it, it gives us space to evolve and grow.
Sagittarius is about finding adventure and learning from it. With any great adventure, courage is the first step and requirement. But being courageous doesn’t mean being fearless, quite the opposite. Courage is cultivated through the feeling fear, becoming aware of it but not allowing it to take control. The first step in developing courage is becoming aware of your fear and acknowledging the information it carries but not allowing it to dictate all decisions going forward.
Meditation is a great tool that can place us in touch with where fear lives within the body so we can circumvent it before it acts on our behalf. Learning about our fear in a safe, comfortable place makes us more aware of it when we are confronting new situations out in the world at large. Fear is an important emotion and can keep us away from truly dangerous situations, so we don’t want to eradicate it completely. We just want it placed firmly in the back seat, not driving the car.
New moons are a powerful opportunity for manifestation, a time to write intentions and feel them beginning to come into fruition, At its core, Sagittarius represents truth. This energy constantly seeks truth and reminds us that sometimes our inner truths need rewriting. We all carry beliefs, stories and narratives about our lives, forming our own assumptions and expectations of ourselves and the world around us. Although some of these truths serve us well and shape our identities, others limit us and confine us to beliefs that feel safe but actually block our potential, holding us back.
This new Moon is the perfect time to examine the truths governing your life. We can ask ourselves if anything needs shifting, editing, or expanding. The new Moon in Sagittarius is a potent time to collab with the universe! As we write our intentions, we can feel and visualise the energy of our hopes and dreams mingling with the cosmos, setting in motion the manifestation process. This is not just about writing down wishes; it’s about feeling the reality of our intentions within our very being.
Throughout this lunar cycle, we should try to continue to question any resistance or hesitation we feel towards our dreams. These moments often show up old truths that no longer serve us. By identifying and challenging these limiting beliefs, we clear the path for our intentions to manifest.
Our truths often conform to our comfort zones and our reliable behaviours, thoughts, and beliefs to which we become attached. While they may feel safe, not all of these truths help us manifest our visions. To create a life that breaks old patterns and behaviours, we could try to rewrite some truths and step out of limiting comfort zones.
We could therefore use this new moon to allow ourselves to get lost into the unknown! Let uncertainty open the door to a richer feeling life. As we write our intentions, we can try and push beyond the boundaries of what we currently believe is possible, the manifesting power of this new moon in Sagittarius supports bold visions and audacious dreams, As we explore our own truths and stories during this potent manifestation period, we can question their origins. For example, are they based on our direct experiences, or were they passed down to us? Sagittarius energy encourages firsthand experience with life. If we are holding onto truths we haven’t personally experienced, now is the time to challenge them.
We can set the intention to gather the experiences needed to form our new truths. The new Moon in Sagittarius supports our journey to expand our consciousness and break free from limiting patterns inherited from others. This new Moon in Sagittarius is an opportunity to decide what energy will shape our life moving forward. It’s not enough to accept stories and truths from those who came before. To truly expand and evolve, we need to form internal narratives that encompass our experience with life and align with our deepest desires.
As we write your intentions beneath this new Moon, we can try and feel the potent manifestation energy surrounding us, paying attention to any old truths trying to sabotage our dreams. Is there an inner voice dictating what is or isn’t possible? Are we holding ourselves back from the life we desire because we don’t feel it belongs to us? The new Moon in Sagittarius forms powerful aspects with Saturn in Pisces and Mars in Leo. These cosmic configurations offer a unique chance to blend vision, practicality, and bold action in pursuit of our deepest desires. The square aspect between the new Moon and Saturn in Pisces is an opportunity to ground our dreams in reality. Saturn’s influence is a cosmic architect, helping us to build solid foundations for our visions. This aspect encourages us to set intentions that are not only inspiring but also have the potential for long-term success. It’s an invitation to turn our highest dreams into tangible realities, blending spiritual insight with practical action.
Meanwhile, the trine to Mars in Leo infuses the lunar event with creative and confident energy. This harmonious aspect supercharges our intentions, helping us declare them to the Universe with confidence. Mars in Leo encourages us to shine brightly and unapologetically and gives us the courage to take bold action toward our dreams. It’s as if the universe is giving us a standing ovation, urging us to take centre stage in our own lives.
The combination of these aspects creates an exceptionally potent energy for this new Moon. The visionary and expansive qualities of Sagittarius, the grounding wisdom of Saturn in Pisces, and the bold, creative fire of Mars in Leo together offer a unique opportunity to dream big, plan wisely, and act boldly. As we write your intentions during this new Moon, become clear before writing them down.
It;s always helpful to take a few deep breaths to ground ourselves before writing them. Sit with each for a moment and allow the answer to naturally arise, being open to the person that you wish to become – that highest version we aspire to be. Lets allow our imagination to soar while trusting in our ability to make our dreams a reality, infusing our intentions with passion and creativity but also considering the practical steps that will lead to better outcomes.
This new Moon in Sagittarius is a time of immense potential and possibility when our intentions have the power to shape our reality. So we can let the expansive, truth-seeking energy of Sagittarius combined with the beginnings heralded by the new Moon guide us in setting intentions that will transform our life going forward.
We can use Sag fire energy to challenge ourselves to dream past our normal limits. Why not go for the impossible! This is a new Moon to leave our normal comfort zone, this is the Moon to call it all in! Trust in the process, lets believe in our own potential, and allow the universe to collaborate with you as you step into a new exciting chapter.
The next new Moon in Sagittarius helps to embrace the spirit of adventure and how we interpret new perspectives. Sagittarius is ruled by fire and Jupiter and embodies the spirit of the student, the philosopher, and the wanderer. This sign helps to teach and remind us that life is a continuous learning journey with everyone we encounter serving as a teacher and a lesson as well as encouraging us to embrace the fact that life’s journey is about gathering experiences and sometimes experiencing leaps of faith to acquire the knowledge necessary for our own evolution.
Happy New Moon!





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