This week begins with the Moon completely dark and the same Monday, December 30, shortly before midnight, reaches your new moon phase. The new Moon will become visible as the week progresses, facing the first leg of its waxing phase in the newly released 2025 lunar calendar.

Regarding its orbit, the Moon will continue its rise from Sagittarius to Gemini.

The phases of the moon from December 30, 2024 to January 5, 2025

In the January lunar calendar you can see how the lunar cycle continues during the month and what are the best times to get a haircut and wax in the weeks that follow.

What to see in the sky this week

Of all the lunar phases, the one that presides this week is precisely the one that cannot be seen, but it allows us to enjoy a darker night sky ideal for other observations.

New moon

We start the week with an invisiblenew moon or new moon. This is the exact moment when the Sun and the Moon are in conjunction in the sign of Capricorn, so the Moon is located between our planet and the radiant Sun and we cannot see its illuminated face. It seems to be invisible. The exact moment in which the conjunction occurs will be around 11:27 p.m., Spanish peninsular time.

Astrologically this new moon It opens a cycle that will end with the full moon in Capricorn on July 10, 2025. It is time to commit to those new projects that you want to materialize, making them born from intention. The projects can be about personal growth, entrepreneurship, changing habits or what you really want to happen. It is time to put all the energy into it from a careful, organized and perseverant perspective. What better way to prepare for 2025.

Quadrantid meteor shower

To welcome 2025, heaven gives us the first big meteor shower of the year. It will take place on the night of Friday January 3 2025. This is the Quadrantid meteor shower whose peak of maximum activity will be about 100 shooting stars per hour.

Even if you have your letter from the Kings sent, it is a great time to look into the night sky and make your wish to the gods, because seeing a shooting star, according to tradition, is when the doors of heaven open and your wishes arrive so that the gods can fulfill them. Whether or not you want to send your prayers to heaven, it is an incredible opportunity to look up to the sky and enjoy the wonderful spectacle.

lunar conjunctions

We also begin the new year with several lunar conjunctions. The first will be the Friday the 3rd of January, with the shy crescent moon that will appear in the sky at sunset accompanied by Venus.

On Friday, January 3, beautiful Venus will enter the sign of Pisces. A new period of sensitivity and compassion begins in relationships. The energy of Pisces invites us to connect with spirituality, art, unconditional love and creativity. With the planet of love in this sign, you may feel how your relationships become more peaceful and loving these days.

The next conjunction will occur on Saturday January 4 when the disciplined and authoritarian Saturn is close to the Moon. This time Saturn will appear throughout the day in the sky and will rise in the evening next to the thin Moon. This time it will be possible to see from EuropeAfrica, and parts of Greenland and Russia, how the Moon is obscured by Saturn around 7:44 p.m., Spanish peninsular time.

And the next opportunity to recognize the planets of the week will be Sunday, January 5, when Neptune shines next to the crescent Moon at sunset. On this occasion, since it is a planet very far from Earth, it will be necessary to use binoculars to observe it.

May the new year invite you to feel the strength of energy change that 2025 brings and bring you curiosity to follow your path of self-knowledge from the contemplation of the outside, which is deeply connected to the beauty that houses your infinite interior. Look into your wonderful inner universe to be able to contemplate all the beauty of the sky that welcomes you.

How the lunar phases influence this week

In the garden:

Throughout the week, the Moon will continue ascending in its orbital movement, so all your plants’ energy will be located in the upper parts. It will be a good time to do work on the lower part of your plants, such as cut small roots and remove the soil.

It is also a good time to low intensity pruning, clean wilted fruits, leaves or flowers and for make grafts, Because the energy is at the top, it will be much easier for them to weld well and there will be no danger of contamination.

The growing phase that begins on Tuesday the 31st December also causes the entire movement of the sap to be upward, which makes it easier for all the energy to move upward with greater intensity. This energy also favors germination of all flower, leaf, stem and fruit seedsor sown during this phase. The information of this energy is impregnated in the seeds and will cause them to be activated more quickly than when they are sown in the waning phase.

In personal and beauty care:

As for the most recommended care routines according to the lunar phase, starting Tuesday, December 31, is a good time to:

• The take quality nutrients or supplements. During this period they are assimilated much better than with the waning moon.
• Receive or give deep massages that work at a deep level of the muscles to strengthen the body. To give these massages, use quality organic vegetable oils that act at a deep level and nourish the skin. Such as an organic jojoba oil for a facial massage or a sesame oil, to which you can add the toxic-free essential oils that best suit the massage you want to perform.
• Application of facial and hair masks. On water energy days, capillaries are not recommended, as it is not a favorable day to touch your hair.

At home:

In household chores from 11:50 in the morning, Spanish peninsular time, on Wednesday the 1st until 4:21 in the afternoon on Friday, January 3, it will be a good time to eliminate the volatile toxic substances that accumulate in the spaces you live in. The energy of the air these days also favors the cleaning of dust.

Moon today: Monday, December 30

Phase of the moon today: Waning Moon. Illumination at midnight: 0%

The Moon today, Monday, December 30, is in the new Moon phase and passes from Sagittarius (energy of fire and fruit) to Capricorn (energy of earth and root) around 5:37 in the morning. When you start the day, the energy will be ground.

• What to plant and sow in the garden or garden and other tasks: It’s a favorable day for sowing and stimulation of the growth and development of the root and tuber plants, such as carrots, radishes, turnips, potatoes, parsnips, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and beets, among others. It is also a good time to harvest and preserve the roots.
• Best household tasks for today: The energy of the Moon today invites reflection and meditation on how I organize myself to carry out my projects, how I sit in life to commit to what I really want to materialize in this experience.
• Most recommended beauty care: The new Moon brings the strength to stop habits that we consider unhealthy in our lives. It is a good time to fast or cleanse diet and for nail care of the hands and feet.

Moon today: Tuesday, December 31

Moon phase today: New Moon. Illumination at midnight: 1.2%

The Moon today, Tuesday, December 31, is in the visible new Moon phase and located in Capricorn (earth and root energy).

• What to plant and sow in the garden or garden and other tasks: It is an optimal day for sowing and stimulating development and growth, removing the soil, root and tuber plants. It is also a good time to make preserves from roots or tubersand especially favorable for harvesting, since the energy of the growing phase and the ascending orbit mean that what you harvest is preserved in perfect condition for much longer.
• Best household tasks for today: The energy of today’s Moon neither favors nor hinders daily tasks. You can take advantage of the strength of Capricorn to do tasks that require discipline, thoroughness and precision. You can meditate on the goals you are setting for 2025, you can reflect on whether you can achieve them from a more pleasant and organic place.
• Most recommended beauty care: It’s a good time to apply a face masktake quality supplements, receive a regenerative massage and take care of your nails of feet and hands.

Moon today: Wednesday, January 1

Moon phase today: Crescent Moon. Illumination at midnight: 4.6%

The Moon today, Wednesday, January 1, is in the waxing phase and passes from Capricorn (earth and root energy) to Aquarius (air and flower energy) around 11:50 in the morning. For everything you do before that time, you can follow the suggestions from Tuesday, December 31.

• What to plant and sow in the garden or garden and other tasks: The Moon today favors you if you dedicate your time to planting and stimulating the growth of plants you grow for their flowerslike all ornamental flowers, artichokes, broccoli and other edible flowers. It’s a good day for cut flowers and put them in a vasebecause today their aroma will be more intense, they will be preserved for longer and you will encourage more flowers to appear on your plants. If you want to avoid a problem with unwanted insects, avoid watering. It’s a good day for pull out unwanted weeds from your pots, garden or orchard. Furthermore, it is a especially good day to harvest everything that your plants offer you, since the energy will help them stay in perfect condition for longer. The growing phase will also contribute to the success of the germination and harvest of your flower plants.
• Best household tasks for today: Take advantage of the day to renew the air of the spaces you inhabit and, in this way, eliminate any possible volatile toxic substances that exist. It’s also a good day for clean the dust.
• Most recommended beauty care: It’s a good time to apply one facial and/or hair mask, change your hair color with organic vegetable dyes, take quality nutrients, receive a deep massage and regenerating and wash your hair.

Moon today: Thursday, January 2

Moon phase today: Crescent moon. Illumination at midnight: 10.4%

The Moon today, Thursday, January 2, is in the waxing phase and located in Aquarius (energy of air and flower).

• What to plant and sow in the garden or garden and other tasks: The day is favorable for sowing and stimulating, removing the soil, the development and growth of the plants. flower plants. Furthermore, it is a especially good day to harvest whatever you have in your plants and store it, a good day to pluck the weeds…