New Moon/Solstice Ritual

A spark of Light

New Moon at the Winter Solstice

Ritual to Return to Light

December 19 at 8:44 PM EST

Introduction

The New Moon is the womb of creation.
In Feminine Cosmology, it is the place where life gathers itself before becoming visible. It is the dark soil, the inner temple, the moment that sparks a new beginning.

The Winter Solstice signifies a significant turning point—the moment when the light starts its return. The longest night has ended. The Sun shifts its course. What has been growing unseen now begins its rise toward illumination.

This New Moon arrives in Sagittarius, the cosmic Archer, reminding us that as the light returns, so must our sense of direction. Sagittarius teaches that vision is an act of faith. We don’t need to see the whole path, only to know our destination. This New Moon encourages us to focus on our goal and trust that the arrow will land in the right place.

Jupiter, the great expander, rules Sagittarius. Jupiter magnifies meaning, purpose, and trust in life’s unfolding. Under this lunation, intention carries momentum. What we choose to align with now begins to grow as the returning light grows.

Mars and Venus are conjunct this New Moon, weaving together desire and devotion, action and receptivity. This is not a forceful movement forward, but a harmonious motion. The feminine principle of attraction and the masculine principle of initiation move together in balance and magic.

Sagittarius seeks mastery and yearns to dive deep into learning and experiences. If you feel inspired to learn something new, enhance your skills, or embark on a journey of self-discovery, now is the perfect time to do so. Additionally, if you’ve been waiting to launch something that showcases your true self to the world, this is your opportunity. It’s a moment to explore and emerge from Scorpio’s transformative influences.

Step outside your comfort zone and connect with the higher knowledge you came here to learn, teach, and integrate into your life. The 9th house, which naturally corresponds to Sagittarius, often reveals insights about this aspect of your cosmic blueprint, making it the house of purpose. Sagittarius encourages us to free our minds.

So, what does feeling free look like for you?

It’s no coincidence that Sagittarius precedes the 10th house, the house of our Midheaven and highest aspirations. Understanding the direction of our goals helps illuminate our path and allows us to shine brightly. This is why Sagittarius holds significant insights into our purpose—revealing what we are meant to expand upon and master.

This is a New Moon of attunement and recalibration —a moment to decide where the light within you is rising. It calls us to activate the Isis Gateway and reclaim the pieces of ourselves that have been lost and hidden so we may step into our fullest empowered magic.