We are closing out the year with potent, fertile energy as a solar eclipse arrives with the New Moon in Capricorn on December 26.
The New Moon on December 26 brings peak eclipse energy through Saturday, December 28, though its influence lingers well beyond that window. This is powerful, transformative eclipse energy—ideal for making New Moon wishes tied to intentions that can unfold through January 2020 and the start of the new year.
Eclipses can feel unsettling because they temporarily obscure information, making decisive action on new beginnings challenging. That uncertainty is part of their nature, but it doesn’t make them threatening. Instead, eclipses offer a kind of tabula rasa—a clean slate—inviting fresh starts. With a solar eclipse arriving just before the new year, the universe is delivering opportunities for renewal at a pivotal moment.
Below are practical ways to work with healing crystals in solar eclipse rituals to help you harness this potent portal and set intentions that support meaningful change.
New Moon and Solar Eclipse Themes to Remember for 2020
New Moons are about beginnings, while eclipses often highlight hidden information. That information may relate to emotional or domestic matters—feelings, relationships, home life—or to practical changes like a move or a career shift. Solar eclipses occur when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, temporarily eclipsing the Sun’s light and symbolically obscuring parts of the picture.
Viewed esoterically, an eclipse creates a gateway into deeper consciousness. This final major Moon event of the year is an invitation to explore your inner world with tools of divination—healing crystals among them—and to set intentions that can shape your first month of 2020 and beyond.
Because the Sun (representing the self) is eclipsed, themes of identity and hidden aspects of who you are may surface. If the eclipse activates your home sector, for example, aspects of your identity tied to home and domestic life could transform. Pay attention to where eclipse energy lands in your chart and to daily astrology updates to know when to amplify your efforts.
Intuitive exploration is favored under this eclipse—but only when guided by clear intent. Healing crystals can be powerful anchors for that intention, helping you access feelings and information that might otherwise remain hidden. The rituals below can be practiced through January as you shape new beginnings.
Ritual Tools You Will Need
A solar eclipse healing ritual with crystals can be brief or extended—whatever fits your life. Even a short practice during a break at work can clarify your focus. Keep tools ready and cleansed so you can use them whenever needed.
• Sage. Sage clears negative energy and reboots your tools. Use it to cleanse crystals before and after rituals. A clean energetic slate supports the new-beginning work of New Moons and solar eclipses.
• Symbols. Decide what an ending and a new beginning look like for you. Ask guides or angels to reveal a symbol for transformation, then watch for that sign. Pairing symbol work with crystals strengthens your connection to the new possibilities the eclipse opens.
• Choose your eclipse crystals. Common and effective crystals for solar eclipse rituals include obsidian, agate, and sunstone or moonstone. Consider adding a chakra pendulum or a small set of stones to your toolkit to help navigate the change-making energies of eclipse season.
• Light. A candle brings focused light into the ritual. If a candle isn’t possible, the light from a phone flashlight will do. Light helps amplify intention and the vibrational work you do with crystals.
Solar Eclipse Healing Rituals
With your tools prepared, you can begin eclipse rituals immediately. Keep intent clear and compassionate; purity of purpose enhances manifestation. Below are simple crystal rituals tailored to specific stones.
1. Sunstone or Moonstone
Sunstone and moonstone harmonize solar and lunar energies, making them ideal for a New Moon solar eclipse. Charge stones by laying them in sunlight the day before and moonlight the night before your ritual to balance their energy. Light a candle and write your wish on paper. Hold the sunstone or moonstone in one hand and carefully pass the wish through the candle flame—allow the smoke to carry your intention outward. This symbolic release helps send your wish into the unseen realms for manifestation.
2. Agate
Green or black agate promotes inner peace and grounding. If the eclipse stirs emotional intensity, use agate to restore balance. Meditate with agate on your Root chakra to reconnect with what truly matters—home, relationships, or the practical supports in your life. Keep agate cleansed and recharged under moonlight, and carry or place it in meaningful spots—pockets, desk drawers, or near your sleeping space—to help you stay centered.
3. Obsidian
Obsidian is a protective, healing stone that helps clear emotional wounds and repair the energetic field. Cleanse obsidian with sage, light a candle, and use it while making wishes focused on personal growth and authenticity. Obsidian can help you access deeper truths about yourself and support emotional healing—allowing your inner voice to emerge more clearly.
4. Rose Quartz
Rose quartz radiates unconditional love and healing. Use it to soothe emotional pain, encourage forgiveness, and open the heart. Hold rose quartz over your heart during a ritual to activate the Heart chakra and make wishes centered on love, compassion, and healing. Its gentle energy supports restoration of relationships and self-love as you move into a new chapter.
5. Carnelian
Carnelian connects to the Root chakra and offers grounding, courage, and vitality. Its stabilizing energy helps you stand tall and pursue intentions with confidence. Use carnelian when setting ambitious wishes under the eclipse—especially those that require bravery and sustained effort.
6. Clear Quartz
Clear quartz amplifies intention and provides energetic protection. During the thin veil of a New Moon eclipse, it’s wise to keep cleansed clear quartz nearby—worn or placed by your bed—to help ward off negative influences and keep your rituals clear and focused.
7. Lapis Lazuli
Lapis lazuli supports Crown and Third Eye activation, strengthening your connection to guides and inner wisdom. Use lapis during prayer, meditation, or ritual to enhance your ability to receive clear guidance from the Divine. This clarity helps you craft wise, well-aligned New Moon wishes.
Final Thoughts
If a solar eclipse combined with a New Moon just before the new year feels intimidating, reframe it as a welcome invitation to renewal. This is an ideal time to use divination tools, crystals, and daily astrological guidance to set meaningful intentions. Move through this eclipse one ritual at a time, choosing stones and practices that support the specific changes you seek. What intentions will you plant under this energy?
What are your New Moon wishes?