December new moon - Fire, spirit and healing

On the 9th of December 2026 we will have a new moon in Sagittarius. As always on a new moon we have the Sun and the Moon together. A new moon marks the beginning of a new cycle. It is time to let go of the past cycle and start preparing for the next.

During a year, we have a lot of new cycles beginning and ending, overlapping with each other. Some cycles are tightly connected to your own birth chart, your own life.

When I talk about a moon cycle I am not just looking at this new moon and 28 days further, until the next we get next new moon. I am talking about the whole cycle of this new moon. This is called a Lunar Gestation Cycle and it spans for 36 months, 3 years. The cycle that is about to start now will continue until the 5th of December 2029.

This cycle starts with the Sun and Moon at 16 degrees, 56 cosmic minutes, so almost at 17 degrees. If you have any planets or angles at 17 degrees in your own birth chart, especially if it is in the signs of Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo or Pisces. this is a new moon that speaks to you. If it is between 16 and 18 degrees it will still be considered a very close aspect. It can also be in effect if it's a wider orb so you can still work with and use the energy, but it will not be as intense, powerful, or directly influential.

If you have planets at 17 degrees in the other Fire sign; Leo or Aries, this new moon will be in a harmonic trine to your own chart.

Some examples and practical pin-pointers:

If you are born around the 9th of December, your natal Sun will be in Sagittarius and in a conjunction with this new moon. Big impact. If you are born around the 8th of June. If so your natal Sun will be in Gemini, directly opposite this new moon.

If you are born in the year of 2002 you will have Pluto in Sagittarius in your natal charts and it will be directly conjunct this new moon. In this case we are talking about a generational impact especially powerful for this bird cohort. And if you are born in the year 1978 you will have Neptune in Sagittarius and in conjunction to this new moon.

Sagittarius is the sign for expansion, optimism, long travel, widening horizons and opening up our minds

Sagittarius is connected to experience and wisdom. Its about reflection, perspective, being present and observing. It's about playing, experimenting and higher learning. It is about our unique paths, and mind sets and how we evolve and become wiser.

For people living in the Northern hemisphere, especially way up North as we do here in Norway this is a time where nature is slowing down. Winter has arrived and it's dark and cold outside. Its a good time to make cosy nest, to light a candle and drink something warm. To remember the sunny days, but to welcome a slower rythm. We need to preserve energy and make it last for the whole winter. We want to have energy left to welcome the spring. So relax now, take a deep breath, and lets talk about the wonders of this new moon.

When we look at the energy as a whole we can see there is a lot of fire. Not only do we have the sun and moon in a fire sign, but Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune, and most of the dwarf planets and asteroids as well. The element of fire is strongly connected to Spirit, spark of life and joy. But fire can also burn, rage and come out of control. Collectively this is telling us that we are in a time with great potential for new beginnings. It is a good time to "burn to the ground" the things we need to clean out, to make space and room for new growth from the fertile ashes. When talking about the fire signs I always vision the phenix in my mind. This majestic fire bird, born from the ashes. Eternal life in a cycle of fire. When cycle comes to an end the Phenix will self ignite, burn to ash, and then rise again. This is the beginning of the cycle and the underlying message is: Burn and rise again.

Consider the last 3 years of your life, the last cycle. Is there something to let go of? This is the right time to make that fire and burn it to ash, to make fertile soil for new things to emerge.

When we are at the new moon we are at the darkest point of the cycle. Everything is hidden, it is unformed, what we have, is pure potential. New moons are perfect for brainstorming. Making wish list. Tuning into instincts and feelings. Listening to our hearth. 

What does your hearth truly desire? What makes you feel alive and joyful?

Every new moon has a ruler. This new moon is in the sign of Sagittarius and therefore Jupiter is its ruler. Lets take a look at Jupiters placement in the zodiac. We have Jupiter in the sign of Leo, the second fire sign. Leo is connected to the hearth, love, empowerment. We can say Jupiter is ruling this new moon from the hearth, and I think that is a powerful metaphor. At the darkest night the light can shine from our own hearths and show the way.

Jupiter has one very close aspect at this new moon, a beautiful trine to Chiron. Lets explore this configuration.

In mythology Jupiter is the king of the gods and the god of the sky. In Greek mythology he is known as Zeus. But the planet Jupite, has held strong mythological significance long before that, its meaning and influence has been studied and explored for thousands of years. Jupiter is connected to wisdom, to exploration, to justice, reflection, higher learning and thinking, to faith and ruling for the greater good.

Chiron is the wisest, most civilized, and known centaur in Greek mythology. Chiron was gentle, learned, and deeply respected by gods and heroes alike. He is known to us as the "wounded healer". His wound was beyond his own skills to heal, but he managed to turn his own pain into strength and he helped everyone around him. He is a great symbol for all of us, because everyone gets hurt in one way or another. We can't help that, but we can accept it and use it for something good and meaningful.

The trine is a fluent, harmonic and helpful configuration. When the powers of Chiron and Jupiter ressonate with this new moon it speaks of great potential for growth and healing. To transform unhelpful patterns, stagnant thoughts or deep wounds into something new. To connect to your hearth, to find your own unique sparks and bring it into life. It is a powerful, fiery, encouraging energy. Believe in yourself, have faith, even if all is darkness around you at this night, the potential is there. Within your own spirit, and this is a time to connect to it.

Jupiter is at 26 degrees 59 cosmic minutes of Leo. If you have any planets in 27 degrees of Leo, or between 26 and 28 degrees of Leo this new moon is a powerful time for you. Look for expansion, to seed something that can grow and evolve beyond expectations.

Let me give you some examples again:

If you were born around the 20th of August Jupiter will be in conjunction with your natal Sun in the sign of Leo at this new moon. 

If you were born in October 1967 or between March and May of 1968, in August or September of 1991, or in August of 2003 you are having a Jupiter return at this new moon. A new Jupiter cycle is being seeded, a new 12 year periode of your life is just about to begin.

Chiron is at 26 degrees, 38 cosmic minutes of Aries. So if you were born around the 16th of April Chiron will be in conjunction with your natal Sun at this new moon.

If you were born in the year of 1976 you are having a Chiron return at this time. A powerful turning point in ones life, it happens around the age of 50 for all of us. It is a time to evolve from the role of the wounded and step into the role as the healer, the wiser and elder.