On the 20th of December 2025 12:43pm, the sky will darken not just with the absence of the Moon, but with the presence of something far more profound, a cosmic alignment that echoes through myth, psyche, and history. This New Moon in Sagittarius occurs at 28 degrees, a point so close to the Galactic Centre that it feels less like an astrological event and more like a celestial summons. It is a moment when the Archer’s arrow is not aimed outward, but inward, toward the heart of the galaxy, and the heart of the Self.
This New Moon is not alone. It forms a tense square to Neptune in Pisces, a planet known for its illusions, dreams, and dissolutions. Both Sagittarius and Pisces are ruled by Jupiter, who currently sits retrograde in Cancer, squaring Chiron in Aries. This creates a grand mutable cross of sorts, a configuration that demands adaptation, surrender, and the courage to face what is unresolved. Meanwhile, Venus and Mars are blinded by the light of the Sun, their energies fused and obscured, leaving us to navigate the masculine and feminine within us without the usual markers. And as if that were not enough, the asteroid 3iAtlas makes its closest approach to Earth this weekend, a cosmic traveller from the outer reaches of the solar system, bringing with it the energy of the unknown.
To understand this moment, we must look not just at the planets, but at the myths they carry. Sagittarius is the centaur, half-human, half-horse, a symbol of the tension between instinct and intellect, body and spirit. In Greek mythology, the most famous centaur is Chiron, the wounded healer, who was struck by a poisoned arrow and could not die. He represents the part of us that carries pain as wisdom, that teaches others what we cannot heal in ourselves. This New Moon, conjunct the Galactic Centre, asks us to aim our arrows not at the world, but at the wound within. It is a call to become our own Chiron, to find meaning in our suffering and to use it as a guide.
Neptune in Pisces, squaring the New Moon, adds a layer of fog to this journey. Neptune is the ocean, the dream, the dissolution of boundaries. It can inspire visions, but it can also deceive. In this square, Neptune challenges Sagittarius’ need for truth with the question: “Whose truth?” It asks us to discern between intuition and illusion, between prophecy and fantasy. This is not easy, especially with Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, pulling us back into the past, into family stories and emotional patterns that may no longer serve us. The square to Chiron in Aries adds urgency, pushing us to act, to break free, but also reminding us that healing is not a straight line.
Politically, this alignment occurs at a time of global uncertainty. Borders, both literal and metaphorical, are being questioned. Truth is contested. Ideologies clash. Sagittarius rules philosophy, law, and the search for meaning. Neptune rules media, propaganda, and the collective unconscious. Their square suggests a battle between clarity and confusion, between the desire to know and the temptation to escape. In such times, the role of the individual becomes crucial. This New Moon asks: What is your truth? What beliefs guide your actions? And are they yours, or inherited?
The presence of Venus and Mars, hidden in the Sun’s glare, adds another layer. Venus, the goddess of love and values, and Mars, the god of war and desire, are in a rare conjunction, but invisible. This suggests that the usual dynamics of attraction and conflict are being rewritten. Relationships may feel unclear, motivations obscured. This is not a time for declarations, but for introspection. The masculine and feminine within us are being recalibrated, not through action, but through stillness. Our masculine side must heal, otherwise it will go the other way, aggressive, frustrated and violent, even oppression.
These planetary alignments are invoking old myths back to life, in particular the Titans and the cosmic battle of dominion or evolution of humanity. But, who are the Titans, and why do they matter now? In Greek mythology, the Titans were the primordial gods, the children of Gaia (Earth) and Uranus (Evolution), who ruled before the Olympians. They were overthrown by Zeus (Jupiter) and his siblings in a great cosmic war known as the Titanomachy. Yet the Titans were not evil; they were forces of nature, raw and untamed. Atlas, one of the Titans, was condemned to hold up the sky, a symbol of endurance and responsibility. Prometheus, another Titan, defied Zeus to bring fire to humanity, a symbol of rebellion and enlightenment. The Titans represent the old order, the primal forces that shaped the world before civilisation. Their myths remind us that every new order is born from the overthrow of the old, and that progress often requires rebellion. And then there is 3iAtlas, the interstellar visitor. Its conjunction with Earth this weekend is a reminder that we are part of a larger cosmos, that the stories we tell are not just human, but universal. In mythology, comets and asteroids are often seen as messengers, omens of change. 3iAtlas, named after the Titan who held up the sky, suggests a shift in perspective, a chance to see our place in the universe differently. Its presence during this New Moon amplifies the call to look beyond the known, to aim our arrows at the stars.
This New Moon, aligned with the Galactic Centre and accompanied by 3iAtlas, echoes the energy of the Titans. It is a moment of cosmic rebellion, a chance to overthrow outdated beliefs and structures. But unlike the Olympians, who imposed a new hierarchy, this moment invites us to create a new ideology, one not based on power, but on truth. A truth so pure it cannot be touched or evoked, only lived. This is not about replacing one dogma with another, but about returning to the source, to the Galactic Centre, where all stories begin.
The myth of Atlas offers more than just a story of punishment; it is a rich symbol of endurance, strength, and the consequences of defying the gods. His legacy as the Titan who bears the heavens remains one of the most enduring tales from Greek mythology, inspiring both artistic and intellectual representations for centuries. By understanding Atlas, we gain insight into the complexities of myth and the timeless resonance of human resilience. Atlas (altao) was the Titan god who bore the sky aloft. He personified the quality of endurance.
Atlas was a leader of the Titanes (Titans) in their war against Zeus and after their defeat he was condemned to carry the heavens upon his shoulders. According to others he was instead (or later) appointed guardian of the pillars which held the earth and sky asunder. Atlas was also the god who instructed mankind in the art of astronomy, a tool which was used by sailors in navigation and farmers in measuring the seasons. These roles were often combined, and Atlas becomes the god who turns the heaven on their axis, causing the stars to revolve, change their meanings. There is an activation that happens above and below, we’re are the conduits receiving this powerful transmission. Holding onto the old would be a detriment to our spiritual growth and freedom. We cannot sit back and continue what doesn’t work for us, but embrace what we resist so we can flourish freely into new choices within the next six months.
In a late myth, Atlas was transformed into the stony Atlas Mountain by Perseus using the Gorgon’s head. The Titan was also the constellation Kneeler. The Hesperides were the goddess-nymphs of evening and the golden light of sunsets. They were the daughters of either Nyx (Night) or the heaven-bearing Titan Atlas. The Hesperides were entrusted with the care of the tree of the golden apples which was had been presented to the goddess Hera by Gaia (the Earth) on her wedding day. They were assisted by a hundred-headed guardian-Drakon (Dragon). Herakles was sent to fetch the apples as one of his twelve labours and, upon slaying the serpent, stole the precious fruit. Athena later returned them to the Hesperides.
The three nymphs and their glowing, golden apples were regarded as the source of the golden light of sunset, a phenomena which celebrated the bridal of Zeus and Hera, the king and queen of heaven. Atlas, one of the Titans, was condemned to hold up the sky, a symbol of endurance and responsibility. Prometheus, another Titan, defied Zeus to bring fire to humanity, a symbol of rebellion and enlightenment. The Titans represent the old order, the primal forces that shaped the world before civilisation. Their myths remind us that every new order is born from the overthrow of the old, and that progress often requires rebellion, discomfort which creates fear and compliance.
The Golden Apples appear across multiple myths and cultures, each time carrying profound symbolic weight. They are not mere fruit, but archetypal symbols of desire, temptation, immortality, and the divine test. Their presence in myth speaks to the deepest layers of the human psyche, where longing, choice, and consequence intertwine. The most famous Golden Apple is the one thrown by Eris, the goddess of strife, at the wedding of Peleus and Thetis, currently orbiting in Aries conjunct Chiron unleashing identity corrupt wounds which require healing and reframing. Eris holds a golden apple inscribed “To the fairest,” it sparked a divine rivalry between Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, leading to Judgment and ultimately the Trojan War. This apple symbolises the destructive power of desire and vanity, how a single act of discord can unravel empires. It is a reminder that what glitters is not always gold, and that choices driven by ego can lead to ruin.
In Norse mythology, the goddess Idunn keeps apples that grant the gods eternal youth. Without them, the gods age and weaken. These apples symbolise renewal and the cyclical nature of life. They remind us that immortality is not static but requires constant replenishment, spiritual growth, not stasis. On a spiritual level, the Golden Apples represent the Soul’s longing for wholeness and transcendence. They are the fruit of the Tree of Life, the reward for those who navigate the labyrinth of desire without losing themselves. Psychologically, they symbolise the choices we make in pursuit of beauty, power, and immortality, choices that define our destiny.
We’re being asked to look deeper where desire and temptation, often forbidden are cosmic tests of our personal journey. They are the hidden key to the energy of this New Moon in Sagittarius, revealing character and fate, but more importantly our personal journey leads to transformation from the past into the new. There is an activation with 3iAtlas subconsciously leading us reignite the divine spark within the mortal coil. The Golden Apples are not just mythic fruit; they are mirrors of the Soul’s journey. They ask us: What do you desire? What will you sacrifice to obtain it? And what will you become once you hold it in your hands? In every myth, the apples are a turning point, a choice that changes everything. They remind us that the path to immortality is not in the fruit itself, but in the journey to reach it. We’ve all been facing something spiritually deep, as we intuitively know the tangible is empty without purpose and meaning.
This New Moon, aligned with the Galactic Centre and accompanied by 3iAtlas, echoes the awakening energy of the Titans. It is a moment of cosmic rebellion, a chance to overthrow outdated beliefs and structures. But unlike the Olympians, who imposed a new hierarchy, this moment invites a new ideology, one not based on power, but on individual truth. Although the forces of our corrupt world will steer us into a different direction, one that is familiar, while our Soul hungers for something different. A truth so pure it cannot be touched or evoked, only lived. This is not about replacing one dogma with another, but about returning to the source, to the Galactic Centre, where all stories begin. An opportunity to get over ourselves, our issues and stories that hold weight but not reverence for our future.
But beyond the individual, this New Moon is a collective initiation. It occurs out of bounds, beyond the usual limits of the ecliptic, and in alignment with the Galactic Centre, the gravitational heart of our galaxy. In esoteric traditions, the Galactic Centre is seen as a portal, a source of cosmic intelligence. To have a New Moon here, especially with so many other alignments, is rare. It suggests a reset, a chance to align our personal will with a higher order.
In practical terms, this is a time to set intentions not just for the next month, but for the next cycle of growth. It is a time to ask: What beliefs no longer serve me? What truths am I ready to embody? What wounds am I ready to heal, not by erasing them, but by integrating them? It is a time to listen, not just to the mind, but to the body, the heart, the stars. We must do this work. We cannot be responsible to fall for comfort and seduction when it doesn’t align with our body. The body will inform us in the right direction. The mind, Mercury in Sagittarius in detriment opens too much information causing confusion, where we need clarity.
In closing, this New Moon is not gentle. It is not easy. But it is necessary. It is a moment when the Archer stands at the crossroads, bow drawn, not to fight, but to remember. To remember that we are not just bodies, but stories. Not just individuals, but constellations. Not just seekers, but stars. And that sometimes, the only way forward is to aim for the centre of the galaxy, and let go. We can do this by being respectfully honest about our relationships and how they hinder, support, destroy, betray, deceive or love us for who we are and not what is expected of us. We are being watched, tested and provoked. Neptune is at the last degree of Pisces a poignant point of illusion, fantasy, deception and imagination. Taking responsibility through the wisdom of the myths, we can assess what is right for us without the ego interrupting with logic or caution, by listening to the messages. A new human is seeded this weekend, we may not believe it but the planets align for us to step up. What will you choose?
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