Reflections and Renewal: A Journey Through 2024
2024 was a year of profound transformation for me—a "cave year" of deep introspection following the close-in-proximity losses of two of the most important men in my life. It was a year of rebuilding, brick by brick, as I began to redefine who I am amidst the echoes of memory and grief. It was a time to quiet the noise, lean into the few communities that could see and hold me, and embark on a healing journey I hadn’t anticipated.
A Year of Healing and Awakening
The year began deep in the jungles of Costa Rica at a Qoya retreat, where I awakened to depths of grief I never realized I carried—not only grief from recent losses but layers of unresolved sorrow. This revelation marked the beginning of profound healing.
I later took my daughter, Adara, to Las Vegas, a pilgrimage to the place her father and I had married. It was a deeply restorative experience. Holding and supporting her through the loss of her father was its own reckoning. Accepting the further losses that came alongside the severing of relationships tied to these deaths was another painful threshold.
Unresolved grief needs an outlet, and if you are the closest person to that energy, you become the vessel it directs itself toward. I chose not to hold that role. This conscious decision marked a pivotal moment in our healing journey as I sought to model boundaries that honor emotional well-being.
I returned to Montessori work as an Assistant Head of School, part-time. I also began my journey with Sky Scholar III, seeking a unique astrological niche. The answer was unexpected—grief. Though the thought of studying and working with grief felt daunting, something deep within me knew this was my calling. Grief has since become its own consciousness, guiding me toward powerful work in the world.
Physical Healing and Peru: Conquering Mountains, Inside and Out
My physical body mirrored my emotional journey, presenting challenges such as debilitating back issues that made walking excruciating. With the help of a long-awaited medicine person, I experienced miraculous healing, enabling me to embark on a family trip to Peru in August.
This trip was an epic mother-daughter journey with Adara, her godparents, and dear friends and their children. Together, we climbed mountains both literal and figurative. Climbing halfway up Wayna Picchu with my daughter felt like an emblem of resilience and connection. The journey confronted me with fears, offered moments of egoic death, and revealed profound personal truths. Each step became a testament to our capacity to transform.
The Weight of Grief and the Tools to Navigate It
Grief’s depth was beyond anything I had ever encountered—a wild beast with its own agenda. Even armed with tools and practices, I often felt at a loss. This experience fueled my Sky Scholar III research project: using astrology to navigate grief, offering healing, comfort, and perspective. This body of work has grown far beyond my initial vision, revealing a path I feel deeply called to follow.
Capricorn Energy and Building My Mountain
Capricorn energy, especially under the New Moon, brings us to the metaphor of the mountain—the pinnacle we are each called to climb. In its highest expression, Capricorn is about building a lasting legacy that serves others, either directly or indirectly. It challenges us to take responsibility for what we create in this lifetime and asks us to move with integrity and purpose.
This year, I’m committing to my own mountain: my legacy, shaped by the catalytic losses of Mark and Jason. Their absence has awakened a passion and vision that guide me now, step by step. Each of us has a mountain to climb, and as we ascend, we not only honor ourselves but contribute to the greater collective in ways both seen and unseen.
Reflection Prompts: Climbing Your Mountain
As you move through this New Moon and into 2025, consider:
Goals: What steps can you take to move closer to your vision?
Commitments: What daily practices support your climb?
Community: Who uplifts and sustains you on this journey?
Self-Care: What nourishment do your body, mind, and spirit need?
Purpose: How will your mission serve others, and why does it matter?
Winter offers us spaciousness to listen, gather, ritualize, and plant seeds. As you dream of your mountain, visualize the fruits of your labor by the corresponding Full Moon in Capricorn on July 10th 2025 . Imagine yourself at the summit, celebrating with those who journeyed alongside you.
New Moon in Capricorn Horoscopes (For Sun and Rising Signs)
Aries: You’re called to focus on your career, reputation, and long-term goals. Where can you take responsibility for leadership and your legacy? What mountain do you want to climb? This is a time to move with ambition and commitment.
Taurus: This New Moon calls you to expand your horizons. Explore travel, education, and spiritual pursuits. New perspectives will inspire personal growth and future plans. Where is your next great adventure calling you?
Gemini: The energy centers on shared resources, intimacy, and transformation. Take responsibility for building emotional and financial stability. Use this time to deepen trust and align with the partnerships that help you grow.
Cancer: Relationships take center stage. Set intentions around building stronger, balanced, and supportive connections. What boundaries and commitments can you make to fortify partnerships, both personal and professional?
Leo: It’s time to align with daily practices and health routines that serve your highest self. Where can you simplify, systemize, and create rituals for wellbeing? Your sense of purpose emerges through disciplined action.
Virgo: Creativity and pleasure light your path. Invest time into hobbies, passion projects, and love. What makes you come alive, and how can you commit to living more joyfully and authentically?
Libra: Build a sanctuary. This New Moon calls you to strengthen your foundations at home, within family, and in emotional roots. Focus on cultivating safety and stability for your long-term dreams.
Scorpio: Communication is key. Reflect on the words you share and how they reflect your truth. Use this time to articulate new ideas, set boundaries, and foster meaningful conversations that deepen connections.
Sagittarius: Financial health and material goals are in focus. What seeds will you plant to create stability and abundance? Align your resources with a deeper sense of purpose to sustain your climb.
Capricorn: This is your time. Step fully into your personal power. Set clear goals, honor your capabilities, and take responsibility for climbing your mountain. Trust your steady pace and vision will build a lasting legacy.
Aquarius: This New Moon calls you to release what no longer serves your soul. Create space for introspection, healing, and quiet renewal. What wisdom emerges in the stillness to guide your next steps?
Pisces: Collaboration is your focus. Plant seeds for teamwork, collective goals, and finding communities that align with your vision. Share your dreams and watch them grow with the right support.
Sacred Offerings: Come and experience my work
Intuitive Astrology Readings: Want clarity on what’s emerging for you? Guidance on what this New Year will bring? Support in navigating Grief?
Paranormal Fair, Wabasha MN: Saturday, Jan 11th, at the Anderson House Hotel—a special talk and activation on Pluto in Aquarius
Qoya Inspired Movement Class: Four Gates Backyard Studio, Jan 12th 2025, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM. Email to register: Angharad@angharadpicton.com.
Peru Spiritual Tour - Emergence: Awakening the Ancient Future -August 7th–16th, 2025
This is a Pilgrimage of Radical Belonging: Step into an extraordinary journey to Peru’s sacred landscapes—an invitation to immerse yourself in the profound wisdom of the Andes, the timeless pulse of ancient-future consciousness, and the call to awaken to the most powerful version of yourself.
From August 8th, the Lions Gate Portal, to the Full Moon in Aquarius on August 9th, we will align with one of the most transformative cosmic moments of the century. The year 2025 marks unprecedented astrological shifts: the emergence of Saturn and Neptune into Aries, catalyzing bold new beginnings and igniting visionary paths. Guided by these profound celestial energies and the deeply transformative forces of Pluto in Aquarius, we will excavate the wisdom buried within the earth—and within ourselves—unearthing lost pieces of truth, belonging, and power to create a radically aligned future.
This is no ordinary journey—it’s a sacred portal to your own transformation. Space will be limited to facilitate a small intimate group. For more information and interest please email Angharad@angharadpicton.com.
Thank you for being a part of my journey and community. May you climb your mountain with purpose, resilience, and grace.
Blessings for the New Year Ahead, I hope to connect with you soon.
In Sacred Service,
Angharad 💫
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