Astrology has long been used by those in the know in order to select the best timing to start things.  Thomas Jefferson not only used Astrology, but published “The Farmers Almanac” which is an Astrological guide for successful agriculture.

Here is a general overview of what each New Moon cycle is good for:

New Moon Cycles
Aries: The Moon is not comfortable in Aries.  The best use of this energy is for exploration, adventure, beginning new sports or competitive activities, leading a new idea or campaign, planning an event or party, stirring people up, and fighting injustice.

Taurus: The Moon is MOST happy in Taurus.  This is a great time to focus on earthly, sensual delights like getting a massage or going to the spa. All physical luxuries are favored now; good fabrics, fine foods, etc.  This is an excellent time to begin anything related to these areas, or to create art, or invest your money.

Gemini: This is a time when we are impatient, easily bored and need a lot of stimulation.  A great time to start an acting, speaking or performing class, or begin a written project or communicate your ideas in new ways.  Short journeys, meetings with co-workers, neighbors or siblings are also likely at this time.

Cancer: The Moon is at HOME in Cancer: here she is the goddess energy - the power of the divine feminine.  Sensitive, emotional and family oriented plans are favored now.  Connect to those who make you feel loved and safe, create community. A good time for a dinner party or close gathering. Begin new recipes, or business associated with beverages and/or food now.

Leo: People want to enjoy themselves now,  this is a great time to start a party planning business or connect with a local celebrity. Start things that are colorful, creative exciting and flamboyant now.  The focus can also be on children and starting something connected to a child.

Virgo: Mental , emotional and physical health plans are under scrutiny, pay attention to what you eat, create a new eating plan now, hire employees, take care of or get a pet.  start a new daily routine. Clear up and organize day-to-day activities: bills, paperwork, schedules, details in the home.

Libra: The Moon is not comfortable in Libra and needs peace, beauty and harmony in order to feel at ease.  A good time to use art therapy or feng shui to balance out problems or tensions. A good time for beauty as expression of self, but only if it is healing from the inside out. Learn to love and accept yourself at this time.

Scorpio: Time to look into the depths of things, solve a mystery, transform or recycle something or gain a new perspective on something or someone.  A good time to let go of emotional ties or constraints.  Find the Newness in old endings, look to the future as if you have a blank slate and become the creative master of your future.

Sagittarius: A very philosophical time: learn something new, take a new class and delve into the roots of the human mind, language, metaphor and understanding.  A time to tell new stories, travel abroad, create new gatherings, start an adventure and meet people from exotic far away backgrounds.

Capricorn: The Moon is burdened in Capricorn.  This is the best time to acknowledge limitations and constraints and plan how to make the best use of them or get help removing them. Learn the rules, and how to follow them; put together detailed proposals, paperwork, bank statements and other types of homework.

Aquarius: We feel eclectic at this time. New inventions and sudden flashes of insight are probable now, take the time to ponder and try to solve weird or unusual situations and problems. Start anyting that serves large numbers of people now: mass transportation, large scale housing projects, shipping, the internet, politics, TV, etc.

Pisces: The Moon is dreamy here. A rich and creative time, also very psychic.  Tune into the emotional currents that effect humanity, start anything related to glamor/make-up, photography, oil, minerals, agriculture, the food supply, film, land, property, religion, sales or broadcasting.

I will post about how to use the FULL MOON at the next full moon, which takes place in Leo Jan 22nd.