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New Moon in Sagittarius, 9 December 2026
A New Moon happens when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun and disappears from view. On 9 December 2026 at 00:52 UTC (the evening of 8 December in the Americas), the Moon and Sun meet at 17° Sagittarius. The tradition reads New Moons as quiet starting points.
By Soul AtlasPublished 3 min read
The sky that week
Calculated with the astronomy library Soul Atlas uses: Venus enters Scorpio on 4 December, Mercury enters Sagittarius on 6 December, the New Moon is on 9 December, Saturn turns direct in Aries on 11 December, and Jupiter turns retrograde at 27° Leo on 13 December 2026 (UTC).
Sagittarius themes
Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign ruled by Jupiter. Astrology associates it with meaning, faith, learning, travel, honesty and the big picture. A New Moon here is traditionally read as a moment to set an intention around growth, study or a wider horizon.
New Moon reflections
- What do I want to understand more deeply in the coming months?
- Where in my life am I ready for a wider horizon?
- What do I believe now that I didn't a year ago?
In your chart
Find the house Sagittarius occupies in your chart. The tradition would say that's the area this New Moon seeds. Planets around 12° to 22° of Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo or Pisces make it more personal.
Common questions
- When is the New Moon in December 2026?
- 9 December 2026 at 00:52 UTC, which is the evening of 8 December in North America.
- What degree is the Sagittarius New Moon?
- About 17° Sagittarius.
- What's the next Full Moon?
- The Full Moon in Cancer on 24 December 2026 at 01:28 UTC.
- Do I need to do a ritual?
- No. Many people simply journal an intention. Nothing is required.
Astrology, numerology, Human Design and Kabbalah are symbolic traditions, offered here for reflection and entertainment. Nothing in this guide is a prediction or medical, legal or financial advice. Dates are calculated from planetary positions and given in UTC.
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