Ready For This Month's New Moon In Sagittarius? Here's How To Work With It

The Sagittarius new moon will be exactly December 1 at 1:21 a.m. EST, and according to astrology expert and author of Astrology SOS Imani Quinn, this should be a fun and optimistic time as the holidays get underway.

"This is a great time to focus on new beginnings and manifestations and fill them with positive energy and curiosity with the influence of Sag," Quinn explains.

And remember, whether you're traveling for the holidays or feeling inspired to book a trip, Sag energy is very spontaneous. "This could lead to new perspectives or ideas, so allow the natural flow in while also being mindful that we just entered Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius on November 25," she adds.

As a refresher, Mercury retrograde can cause things like travel delays, technology mishaps, and communication issues, so factor that in. Quinn suggests being mindful of hiccups that could interfere with any holiday travel plans, and if nothing else, exercising patience. (Mars is going retrograde on December 6 too, further piling on the retrograde antics.)

"Take it all as a learning lesson to reflect and pause, and really lean into divine timing and know that it's working in your favor even if you can't see it," Quinn tells mindbodygreen. Again, Sagittarius energy wants you to explore, "but it just might not move really fast the way that Sag energy usually wants things to move," she adds.

As Quinn tells mindbodygreen, Sagittarius is an optimistic and lucky sign. We can all tap into that expansive energy by thinking big—and dreaming bigger—when it comes to this new moon's manifestations. "Sag is connected to the planet Jupiter, which is about luck and expansion, so it definitely encourages us to think big," she explains.

Speaking of intentions, what better way to amplify them than with some candle magic? (An especially good idea, considering this is a fire sign moon.)

According to Quinn, all you have to do is light a candle and hold your intention with it. Think of your intention as you watch it burn, perhaps even reciting it out loud and paying attention to how the candle is burning. Quinn says this is a reflection of the energy around your intentions.

As we gear up for the last new moon before the winter solstice, Sagittarius energy invites us to hold our vision for the future. We may be coming up on the darkest night of the year, but Sagittarius knows there is always somewhere to point its arrow.