This month's new moon in Sagittarius makes a tight square to Neptune. Normally, this aspect would infuse the new moon with a disheartening energy, which was the case when Neptune squared the Gemini new moon earlier this year.
While it's very possible that Neptune's influence on this new moon will follow suit, it's also that it's influence will be blindly optimistic.
Why? Because every Sagittarius new moon is brimming with optimism, faith and a never-say-die attitude, and while Neptune's vision can be discouraging, its also the stuff that dreams-come-true and happily-ever-afters are made of.
Although this may not seem like the most likely outcome given the hard nature of the square, there's still a strong chance that this new moon will be called Pollyanna rather than Debbie Downer.
And that's because while the square does often coincide with challenges, as the action-producing aspect of astrology, its purpose is to make things happen (good, bad or indifferent) happen.
Plus, with benevolent, generous and lucky Jupiter (generosity) ruling this new moon, there's a good chance there are quite a few blessings stored in this one.
One final note: Although Mercury isn't retrograde during this new moon (it's actually not moving at all), it's just a technicality because it stations retrograde less than 24 hours later. Yes, it's still facing forward, but it's also at a complete standstill and its energy is a bit wonky, so it's very possible that your intentions could a little longer to germinate.
If that turns out to be the case, it could be the Universe's way of telling you that on some level you need to revise your intention.
Getting Personal
So which areas are being targeted for a new beginning by this new moon in your life? They're revealed by the house in your horoscope that's receiving the new moon.
If you don't know which house holds 20°40' of Sagittarius in your horoscope, you can refer to the list below to find out where the new moon falls according to your rising sign (if you know it). If you don't know your rising sign, then refer to the list below according to your solar (sun-sign based) horoscope.
If your Sun sign is:
Aries, it falls in your solar 9th house of foreign travel, higher education, legal matters and publishing.
Taurus, it falls in your solar 8th house of intimacy, other people's money and support, jointly-held assets and transformation.
Gemini, it falls in your solar 7th house of lawsuits and one-to-one relationships.
Cancer, it falls in your solar 6th house of work, health, service and pets.
Leo, it falls in your solar 5th house of romance, children, creativity.
Virgo, it falls in your solar 4th house of home, family, real estate, parents and intuition.
Libra, it falls in your solar 3rd house of siblings, short trips, transportation and all types of communications.
Scorpio, it falls in your solar 2nd house of money, income, values and self-worth.
Sagittarius, it falls in your solar 1st house - it's all about you, including your approach to life and physical appearance.
Capricorn, it falls in your solar 12th house of solitude, secrets, past lives, healing and psychic abilities.
Aquarius, it falls in your solar 11th house of goals, casual friends, colleagues and group relationships.
Pisces, it falls in your solar 10th house of career, status and fame.
Manifesting with the Sagittarius New Moon
You can set any intention under any new moon but when it's taking place in Sagittarius, it's especially favorable for:
Actions, intentions and affirmations for new beginnings connected with long-distance travel, education, sales, coaching, marketing, public speaking, legal matters, religion, philosophy and publishing.
