18. New Moon in Capricorn

First and foremost, this card suggests a new start for you professionally. Whatever has been going on in your working life, this card heralds the start of a new and improved work cycle. If you're unhappy in your current job, this is the time to either renegotiate your position or look for something new. Whatever your question, whether work-related or otherwise, a new plan and strategy is called for. You need to take a look at the long-term and think about where you want to be in 12 months' or even five years' time. That will inform your best course of action now, so think seriously about it. Drawing this card suggests it's a time for you to be ambitious about whatever it is that you want to achieve.

Make a proper plan and execute it well.

• You need to be more disciplined to reach your goal. • Hard work will make your dreams a reality. • A very good omen for study or teaching. • Don't be too controlling, and avoid anyone who is controlling.

Capricorn is the sign of ambition, building and hard work — the energy is solid and rigid. The New Moon in Capricorn is a powerful lunation that comes towards the end of each year and marks arguably the best moment annually to make a list of your hopes, dreams, ambitions and intentions for the year ahead. Pulling this card at any time suggests that with planning and discipline you can achieve whatever you set your mind to.