New Moon December 2022 - Excess

The New Moon in Capricorn on December 23, 2022, is square Jupiter. So the meaning of the New Moon December 2022 astrology is to use self-control and moderation with your behavior and morals. Jupiter amplifies the risk of overconfidence, greed or excess, leading to losses and disappointment.

New Moon December 2022 Astrology

The New Moon on Friday, December 23, 2022, is located at 01°32′ Capricorn. As well as aspects to Jupiter and asteroid Hygeia shown in the chart below, it aligns with fixed star Spiculum at 01°08′ Capricorn.

New Moon Meaning

Sun conjunct Moon represents the end of one cycle and the beginning of another new 28-day cycle. It gives an invigorating burst of energy and initiative. But it also brings emotional balance, not irrationally emotional, and not too cold and calculating.

So the New Moon December 2022 astrology is excellent for making a fresh start, turning over a new leaf, or starting a new project. You can also question old habits, behaviors, and beliefs as you search for new and inventive ways to progress.

New Moon Aspect

New Moon square Jupiter is like a double-edged sword. Confidence, optimism and enthusiasm can lead to good fortune and success. But overconfidence and excess could bring failure and embarrassment. So the best way forward is to use self-control and moderation with your behavior and morals.

Selfishness, greed, overindulgence, arrogance and boastfulness must be avoided. Don’t take on too many projects, and don’t overdo things. Focus your energy on one or just a few projects, and be conservative with your finances. You can still have fun but don’t party too hard.

A Star

Fixed star Spiculum is associated with blindness and, if harshly aspected, gives a strong tendency towards depression and a rather morbid outlook religiously. It makes for all manner of problems, psychological and physical, eyesight included. There is often that feeling of negative ‘fear of God.’ ^[1]

An Asteroid

Asteroid Hygeia is associated with health, hygiene, tradition and natural medicine, doctors and healers, disease, illness, toxins, fear of poison, fear of doctors, fear of medical results, hypochondria, hesitation to get checkups, operations, misdiagnosis, drug abuse, diet, and worry about the health of family and friends.

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New Moon December 2022 Meaning

The December 23 New Moon square Jupiter represents a test of character and faith. Greed and excess could result in reduced wealth and disappointment. There could be falls on stock markets. The difficult aspect to Jupiter also amplifies the negativity and fear associated with the star and the asteroid.

Asteroid Hygeia makes health and disease significant New Moon December 2022 astrology themes. The Coronavirus pandemic will likely cause increased illness and death, hypochondria and conspiracy theories, especially as China exits zero-COVID. ^[2]

The influence of the December 23 New Moon lasts four weeks up to the January 21 New Moon. The best time for starting new projects is during the two-week waxing moon phase, from December 23 to the January 6 Full Moon.

If the New Moon December 2022 astrology directly affects your Sign, you can read about it in your free Monthly Horoscope. Finally, see Sun Transits for more details about how it affects your natal chart.