The first dark moon of a new year is a sight for sore eyes. Perched at the proverbial peak of a mountain, this first new moon sees all there is to come—the abundance, the reckonings, the pleasure, and all the transformations ahead. On this moon of all moons, possibility bubbles up from the soil, clings to the plants like dew, and lashes out like an eager wind. Capricorn knows this song of better that most; this tenacious sign is better attuned to their potential than perhaps any other sign in the zodiac. Capricorn is adept at levying cost and reward, at weighing their odds and working them to their advantage. But practical though the Goat may be, at their heart, they are a visionary.

This lunation, allow Capricorn to steady you through your most reckless, radical, and imaginative visions for the new year, and lean on the budding energy of the new moon to coax out their roots. What would it mean for you to trust in your abilities, to honor your limits, and to acknowledge your potential without the burden of guilt, shame, or resentment? What self-imposed limits are you ready to cast aside, so you can surge forward into the new year with confidence? The new moon in Capricorn is here to shine a spotlight old wounds and patterns, particularly those rooted in self-worth. Know that you are so worthy, babe—you always have been. Compassion isn't something you need to earn. Offer it to yourself now, as much as you can. 

As you set your intentions for the year ahead—how you want to grow, what you need to relinquish so you can make room for what your spirit truly needs—set your sights on Capricorn as a guiding light. Give your vision the permission it needs to take up space, to endure, to materialize. Don't be afraid to sink into the nitty gritty, to get your hands dirty, or begin the work of planning the future of your dreams. Capricorn is a willing teacher, and they'll be the first to remind you there's no shame in admitting when you need help getting started.