‘C’mon Sam, put some lead into it,’ urges Colly Capricorn, ‘you’re almost there.’

‘I’m enjoying the view. Admiring the lichen,’ retorts Saturnian Sam. ‘There’s a lot to see.’

This weeks New Moon in Capricorn highlights the quest for individual achievement. Capricorn is the sign best known for responsibility, pride, status and working single-mindedly towards pursuing a goal. Generally, Capricorn needs to see the evidence of its success. The sign of Capricorn also has a dynasty quality associated with it. As hard as he works, Capricorn usually enjoys sharing the fruit of his labors with family, sometimes expecting kinfolk to follow in footsteps.

However, this tricky New Moon has some complications. Capricorn ruler, Saturn, is in adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius. Sagittarius energy does not share the Capricorn love of status quo and conformity. Sagittarius energy seeks its own truth. They trailblaze. Results are less important than the journey, the experience.

Adding to this need for independence, Venus, planet of warmth and affection is on the receiving end of a distant chill. Parked next to parental Saturn, there can be a growing resentment toward following etched out plans. This discontent may be subtle and buried, not yet fully realized.

This Capricorn New Moon is also closely aligned with the waning Pluto-Uranus square. The square has been concerned with the ousting of old established order. Following in others footsteps is proving more difficult, for some young folks than forging a new path.

There is a sobering quality to this New Moon. Heed the call of exploration, contemplation, but lay down the framework for personal advancement. Time to choose a direction.

‘Don’t worry about me,’ urges Sam, ‘I’ll get there in my own time.’