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Sign Ruler: Jupiter Decan Rulers: Sagittarius III Saturn & SunKeywords: Weight of the World, Determination, Will & Endurance

Tarot Correspondence: 10 of Wands

The Burning Question

This lunation asks one simple, uncomfortable question:

Is the path you’re about to choose worth the weight it will ask you to carry?

You may feel you’re standing at the start of a demanding road. You may sense the need to choose differently this time. The New Moon brings a quiet but serious beginning, one that asks for honesty.

For some of us, this lunation is a 27-month Lunar Gestation story , demanding endurance, and a deep, honest look at the burdens you carry. This New Moon in Decan III of Sagittarius asks you which commitments you’re finally ready to release to lighten your burden.

If you are feeling this call deeply and want to understand exactly where this 27-month cycle lands in your life, I can help. I offer personalised readings that map this energy to your natal chart. Alternatively, my Celestia Circle Workbooks provide all the tools you need to track these Moon Families yourself, but they also come with live guidance, support and tracking templates. Just upgrade your subscription to join, or message me with your questions.

Overview: Let’s look at…

* Immediate Action: Rituals and journal prompts to implement right now.

* The 27-Month Vow: Understanding the Moon Family cycle.

* The Final Climb: A deeper dive into Sagittarius, Decan III and its meaning.

* The Weight You Choose: Wisdom from the 10 of Wands and the Horse’s Skull.

* The Decan in Verse: Excerpt from Dreaming the Decans T Susan Chang

* Sky Conversations: How Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune are shaping this New Moon.

* Embodying the Decan & Mindfulness: Simple practices for resilience.

Astro-Coaching & Ritual: Co-Creating with the New Moon

A New Moon doesn’t arrive with the drama of a revelation. It comes quietly, with a dark and blank sky offering a simple choice: What will you carry into the next 28 months? The next month, the next 6 months? What will you leave behind in the last cycle?

Reflective Prompts

You might want to journal on one or two of these questions:

* Which burdens am I about to carry into another cycle by default or habit, without conscious choice?

* If I’m honest, which dream no longer fits who I’ve become?

* Where am I ready to begin again, but differently this time?

* What would a sustainable version of my vision look like?

* What support do I need to avoid burnout over the next 2–3 years?

* Where am I confusing difficulty with meaning?

New Moon Ritual – “Choose the Load”

* List Your Commitments. Write down all your current burdens and commitments. Include projects, roles, responsibilities, relationship dynamics, and even internal expectations.

* Mark Each One. Mark each item with one of three labels: “Carry” (still aligned, worth the effort), “Complete” (ready to finish and phase out), or “Release” (time to lay it down).

* Make a Vow. Choose one “Carry” commitment you are willing to build a 27-month vow around. Write a simple sentence beginning with: “For this Moon Family, I commit to…”

* Release the Burden. Choose one “Release” burden. Burn, shred, or bury its written name. As you do, say something in your own words like: “I release what no longer honours my path, to make space for the work that does.”

* Place Your Intention. Place your “Carry” intention somewhere you will