Keeper of the Light
- shari@eyeonastrology.com
- Dec 16, 2025
- 6 min read
Updated: Dec 17, 2025
The Sagittarius New Moon draws us through a shadowed veil, opening a hidden gateway to the solstice. We stand at the threshold between endings and beginnings. This lunation signals a renewal of energy, inspiring us to think beyond limitations—not just for ourselves, but for the collective. It’s a cosmic nudge to realign with values that uplift humanity and embrace a broader vision for the future. We are invited to focus on grounding practices and reassess relationships, finances, and creative projects, ensuring they align with your long-term goals. Use this energy to release what no longer serves you and commit to authentic, sustainable growth.
In just a few days, the Sun reaches the December Solstice, marking the longest night of the year. Symbolically, this is the descent into the womb of the Winter Queen’s cave, a sacred pause before the return of light. Across ancient traditions, this turning point was honored as the rebirth of the Sun, celebrated with fire rituals, and adorned with holly, mistletoe and yew trees—symbols of protection, hope and renewal during the darkness. In various cultural lore, evergreen boughs invoked immortality, while “the cave of light”, was associated with the hidden spark of life waiting to emerge from the shadows. The solstice is not just an astronomical event—it’s an archetypal turning point, a promise that even in the deepest night, the seed of light is stirring, ready to grow.
Capricorn season begins, guided by Saturn, grounding us in the material plane. We walk the path of Father Time—the guardian of cycles and keeper of the eternal rhythm that shapes all structure. While Sagittarius inspires us to dream big, Capricorn reminds us to root those dreams in reality. Together, they form a bridge: vision meets discipline, hope meets commitment, continuing the legacy of truth-seekers and builders.
· Honor the Solstice Season with a Ritual Practice—at the bottom of this newsletter:
Sun Sign Forecast:
Aries: There’s vibrant energy for socializing and diving into creative projects. With your curiosity sparked, invest time in learning new skills or pursuing education. Things work best when you pause, plan and shape your ideas before rushing impulsively forward—slow, steady efforts lead to success. This is your chance to channel your enthusiasm into visible results and exciting new ventures.
Taurus: Expand your wisdom through travel and exploration, stepping beyond your comfort zone. Blend security with adventure, to boost confidence and open doors to career and financial opportunities. You radiate warmth and stability, harmonizing well with others and attracting lasting partnerships. This season grounds ambitions, helping you shape dreams into tangible, achievable goals.
Gemini: This year is a dance between curiosity and consistency, thought versus action. Your mind overflows with ideas and possibilities, fueling learning and connection. Variety adds spice, but focus brings results—turn inspiration into action by setting timelines, organizing tasks and make plans visible. Harness the solstice energy to blend flexibility with commitment. Let your brilliance endure beyond the fleeting breeze.
Cancer: Comfort and care are your sanctuary, wrapping the soul in warmth and security. Yet the solstice whispers of growth that demands courage. Protect your emotional core while planning financial protection. Capricorn season grounds your nurturing nature, urging you to plant seeds for the future alongside love. In this fertile space, purpose and devotion unite, creating a home where success feels safe and enduring.
Leo: Your radiance warms the winter dark, but now channel it wisely. Focus on leadership roles and creative projects with discipline. The solstice influence turns passion into progress, helping you craft achievements that persevere through time. Blend confidence with moderation and wisdom so your brilliance shines brightly, inviting others to share in its glow and magnetism.
Virgo: The gift of the solstice is precision—use it to shape new beginnings. Bring order to your life by organizing routines, refine health habits and creating systems for the year ahead. Winter supports your practical nature, turning diligence into a vison that feels like art. Integrate detailed planning so your efforts become promises fulfilled.
Libra: In silent moments, countless options await—embrace harmony as your guiding light. Let it flourish and anchor you in balance and purpose. Define the priorities that deserve center stage in your relationships and career, allowing them to reflect your deepest values. This is your time to transform indecision into action, blending strategy with elegance that aligns with your desires.
Scorpio: Depth is your domain, and the solstice ignites the flames of transformation. Release what restrains you and draws strength from Capricorn’s steady ground. This season turns intensity into stability, forging power that lasts. Your unwavering commitment to your ambitions builds enduring security—carved by time and crowned by destiny.
Sagittarius: As you chart the course for 2026, let your adventurous spirit serve as the compass guiding you into tangible steps. This season invites you to ground your fiery optimism in strategic effort and meaningful renewal. With Capricorn’s steady influence, your vision sharpens—turning wanderlust into aspiration and depth. The path ahead reflects your truth and leads to horizons worthy of your courage.
Capricorn: The turning of the wheel ushers in Saturn’s domain, bringing a season of discipline, clarity and long-term vision. Patience and endurance are your greatest assets, forming the foundation upon which to build. Set goals that are both practical and purposeful, engineering success through foresight and persistence. Progress is not measured through speed, but in stability—and by trusting the process.
Aquarius: Your far-reaching ideas soar, but your vision needs a framework to thrive—networks, systems and strategies that turn inspiration into impact. Balance imagination with the practical work of implementation; boundaries are not limitations but catalysts, revolutionary in carrying your genius forward. As you innovate, focus on creating tools that make your vision enduring and bring it fully into fruition.
Pisces: Let your imagination flow freely into creative endeavors, guided by intuition that channels ideas into inspired form. Structure and boundaries become the vessels that manifest your artistry. Embrace spiritual practices and ritual as pathways to deeper understanding—a process rooted in service and aligned with the grand, divine tapestry that shapes your vision.
🌿 Solstice Ritual: Guide for Transformation
The December Solstice marks the longest night before the return of light—a powerful moment to release what the old and welcome the new. This ritual invites you to align with the season’s energy and step into renewal.
Initiation: Clear your Space
Clean your environment—sweep away clutter, open a window, and let fresh air circulate. As you do, visualize stagnant energy dissolving like smoke, leaving the space light and open. This physical act mirrors the release of old patterns.
Plant the seed: Ground Yourself
Sit comfortably, close your eyes, and breathe deeply. Feel your body rooted like an ancient tree, steady and strong. Imagine Earth’s energy rising through you, anchoring your intentions. Capricorn’s earthy influence supports this grounding.
Begin the quest: Release What No Longer Serves
Write down habits, fears, or beliefs you’re ready to release. Burn or tear the paper, visualizing these impurities turning to ash and drift away. This symbolic purification prepares you for rebirth.
Reveal your purpose: Call in the Light
Light a candle and focus on its flame—the eternal jewel born from the darkness. Whisper your intentions for growth, and clarity into its glow. This flame embodies the solstice spark, the promise of renewal.
Revelation: Seal the Energy
Place your hands over your heart and affirm: "I release the old and welcome the new. I walk forward with purpose and light." Feel the warmth of the flame within guiding your next steps.
Closing Reflection: Pause in stillness and honor the balance of darkness and light. Trust the seed you’ve planted—will grow with the returning sun. Carry this sense of renewal into the days ahead, trusting the rhythm of the season and your own inner light.
Astrological Insights for Your Intentions
Sagittarius New Moon: Ideal for setting intentions around learning, travel, spiritual growth, and humanitarian goals. Dream big, but stay true to yourself.
Capricorn Season: Time to give those dreams structure. Commit to practical steps—planning, budgeting, or setting timelines.
Jupiter’s Influence: Brings optimism and generosity. Focus on intentions that benefit not just you, but your community.
Saturn’s Wisdom: Reminds us that lasting change takes time. Patience and discipline are your allies.
Closing Thought
This solstice is more than a seasonal shift—it’s a symbolic rebirth. By pairing ritual with intention, you align with the natural rhythm of the cosmos. Clear space, plant seeds, and trust that what you nurture now will blossom with the returning light.
Wishing you peace, love, health and joy,
Shari
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