This month's new moon in the practical, determined and achievement-oriented sign of Capricorn is conjunct Pluto, and in this case, that's actually a good thing because it adds a sense of focus, power and resourcefulness to it.

As the natural ruler of the 10th house, Capricorn rules the life areas of career, fame, authority figures, achievements and honors. If you want to climb the ladder of success, enhance your reputation or make a name for yourself, you definitely want to tap into this new moon energy.

On a different note, since Capricorn also rules life direction, if you've been uncertain about where you should be headed, now is the time to ask for clarity.

There are two caveats to this new moon. First, since there are no other aspects to it besides the conjunction to Pluto provoking action, self-motivation and conscious activity on your part will go a long way in helping your new moon intentions to blossom.

Second, there's a good chance that this new moon energy will feel a bit explosive because of some of the accompanying planetary energy. More specifically, there's a fiery Mars-Uranus conjunction in Taurus that's likely to react badly when it encounters resistance from the level-headed Saturn-Jupiter-Mercury conjunction in Aquarius.

Looking on the brighter side, Uranus is trining Venus, which means the day could bring some unexpected love or money into your life.

Getting Personal

So which life areas are being targeted in your life for a new beginning? They're revealed by the horoscope house that's hosting the new moon in your chart. If you don't know which house holds 23°13' of Capricorn in your horoscope, you can refer to the list below to find out where the new moon falls in your solar (sun-sign based) chart.

If your Sun sign is:

Aries, the new moon falls in your solar 10th house of career, status and fame. 

Taurus, the new moon falls in your solar 9th house of foreign travel, higher education, legal matters and publishing.

Gemini, the new moon falls in your solar 8th house of intimacy, other people's money and support, jointly-held assets and transformation.

Cancer, the new moon falls in your solar 7th house of lawsuits and one-to-one relationships.

Leo, the new moon falls in your solar 6th house of work, health, service and pets.

Virgo, the new moon falls in your solar 5th house of romance, children, creativity.

Libra, the new moon falls in your solar 4th house of home, family, real estate, parents and intuition.

Scorpio, the new moon falls in your solar 3rd house of siblings, short trips, transportation and all types of communications.

Sagittarius, the new moon falls in your solar 2nd house of money, income, values and self-worth.

Capricorn, the new moon falls in your solar 1st house - it's all about you, including your approach to life and physical appearance.

Aquarius, the new moon falls in your solar 12th house of solitude, secrets, past lives, healing and psychic abilities.

Pisces, the new moon falls in your solar 11th house of goals, casual friends, colleagues and group relationships.

You can set any intention under any new moon, but when it's brimming with Capricorn energy, it's especially favorable for:

Actions, intentions and affirmations to enhance one’s reputation, advance one’s career, clarify ambitions, improve relationships with authority figures; attract skillful builders, contractors, organizers, executives, dentists, chiropractors and orthopedic surgeons.