Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The New Moon peaks in Capricorn at 5:27 p.m. EST (2:27 p.m. PST).
Happy Birthday for Monday, Dec. 30, 2024:
As a natural leader, you create order out of chaos. You’re organized and see how to make improvements. Exciting changes brought opportunities this year. Next year focuses on service, especially to family. Take care of yourself, because you are a resource. Is it time for a makeover?
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★★
This is the second New Moon this year at the top of your chart, which means it’s the perfect day to think about the direction that you’re headed. Are you going where you want to go? Where do you want to be in two years? “Let’s get a plan, Stan.” Tonight: You’re noticed.
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
★★★★
Give some thought to future travel plans that can enrich your world this year. Ideas? What about courses, going back to school, or exploring further education or training to improve your job? A New Moon Day is the perfect day for resolutions. Tonight: Explore!
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★★
Today’s New Moon is the best time to think about how you can reduce your debt and better handle shared property. This is also an excellent time to think about how to deal with people when your values differ from theirs. Tricky! Tonight: Check your finances.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
★★★★
The New Moon today is opposite your sign, which is the perfect opportunity to think about how to improve your closest relationships. Naturally, this means modifying your own behavior or how you respond to the other person (because you can only change yourself). Tonight: Cooperate.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
You like to have fun! But when you work, you like to be efficient and get the most bang for your buck for your effort and planning. This is the perfect day to think about how you can improve how you work and also how you can improve your health. Tonight: Work.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★
We all have to work to make our life function. But it’s important to balance work with play, or time relaxing and exploring creative projects. This balance is important. Today’s New Moon is the perfect day to think about this. How’s your balance? Tonight: Socialize.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
What can you do to improve relations with family members or improve how you enjoy where you live. Your immediate surroundings affect you. Even a small change can make you appreciate a room more. Think about what you might do. Tonight: Relax.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★
We’re gregarious creatures. We need to talk to others and hear them as well. We need to see people and we need to be seen. Today’s New Moon is an excellent time to think about your style of communicating. Are you an effective communicator? Tonight: Conversations.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
The New Moon today is in a part of your chart that relates to money, cash flow, earnings and your values. You might want to make some goals about how you handle your money or how you want to earn more money. You also may want to think about what you value. What is really important? Tonight: Check your belongings.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★
Today is about personal rebirth and self-reflection because the New Moon is in your sign. Think about your goals and desires. Clarify your intentions and set some resolutions that you want for yourself in the coming year. Take three minutes to do this. Tonight: You win!
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
Today you will enjoy some solitude and peace and quiet if you can manage this. It’s also a good day to think about what’s important to you, what really matters. In our busy world, we rarely take time to actually think about what’s important, unless we lose it. Tonight: Solitude.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★
Today the New Moon is taking place in your House of Friendships, which means it’s an ideal time to think about your friends. Do you hang out with quality people? Do your friends care about your welfare? Why spend time with someone who doesn’t have your best interests at heart? Tonight: Friends.
BORN TODAY
Basketball legend Lebron James (1984), golf champ Tiger Woods (1975), sprinter Ben Johnson (1961)