IN December 2023we’ve a document variety of planets altering path: Neptune, Chiron and Jupiter go direct and Mercury goes retrograde!
December is the time of yr when we’ve Capricorn solstice – that The solar additionally modifications path.
December 2023 additionally provides one stunning Christmas Full Moon in Most cancers on December twenty sixth sextile Jupiter and trine Saturn! This supportive full moon is really the function of the month.
However let’s check out crucial transits in December:
December 1, 2023 – Mercury enters Capricorn
On 1 December 2023, Mercury enters Capricorn. After we have philosophized and give you all these concepts whereas Mercury was in Sagittarius, now it is time to get actual. What’s going to we deal with?
The power shifts from exploration to strategic considering. Mercury in Capricorn asks us to prioritize, set up and give you a sensible motion plan.
December 4, 2023 – Venus enters Scorpio
On 4 December 2023, Venus enters Scorpio and issues immediately change into extra intense.
Venus begins her journey in Scorpio with a trine to Saturn in Pisces and a sextile to Mercury in Capricorn. Later within the month, issues spice issues up a bit as Venus opposes Uranus, culminating properly with a sextile to Pluto, the ruler of Scorpio.
Venus in Scorpio will convey a mixture of depth, stability, sudden twists and transformative energies that encourage us to discover the complexities of {our relationships} and values.
December 6, 2023 – Neptune goes direct
On 6 December 2023, Neptune goes direct at 24° Pisces. There are a number of angles to interpret planetary modifications in path.
First, when a planet modifications path, its power intensifies. Every part turns into a little bit bit extra Neptunian – this can be a generic affect, we’re all affected, no matter our delivery chart.
One other angle of interpretation is extra private. Neptune guidelines a sure space of your life (represented by the home dominated by Pisces).
When Neptune modifications path, the affairs of the home in query come into sharper focus. There’s a shift. One thing can linger or change its focus, permitting for higher readability, understanding or non secular progress within the associated areas of life.
December 12, 2023 – New Moon in Sagittarius
On December 12, 2023, we’ve one New Moon at 20° Sagittarius. The New Moon is conjunct Mars, sq. Neptune and quincunx Uranus.
The connection to Mars encourages us to pursue our targets with the proverbial optimism and enthusiasm of Sagittarius. However the sq. to Neptune asks us to pay attention to unrealistic expectations.
Quincunx to Uranus provides a component of unpredictability; on the New Moon in Sagittarius. it is essential that you simply maintain your choices open and do not attempt to “power” something into existence.
December 13, 2023 – Mercury goes retrograde
On 13 December 2023, Mercury goes retrograde at 8° Capricorn. On December 23, 2023, Mercury re-enters Sagittarius, and Mercury goes direct once more on January 2 at 22° Sagittarius.
Mercury retrograde is without doubt one of the ‘dreaded’ instances of the yr. All of us have a Mercury retrograde story to inform (or 2 or extra). However as you’ll have observed, not all Mercury Retrogrades are the identical. A few of them appear to have an effect on us extra intensely than others.
What makes the distinction? When you have a Gemini or Virgo ascendant, you might be by default delicate to Mercury retrogrades as a result of Mercury is your chart ruler. Additionally, when you’ve got planets or angles between 22° Sagittarius and eight° Capricorn, then this explicit Mercury retrograde can be extra vital.
Then we even have the final taste of Mercury retrograde. This explicit Mercury retrograde will sq. Neptune and add a component of confusion and potential miscommunication to the combination.
It is time to be further cautious with our communications, double examine particulars and concentrate on the potential for misunderstandings.
Nevertheless, this customization additionally comes with alternatives to refine our Sagittarius-Fishing targets and desires. Perhaps we dreamed too large. Maybe we’ve dreamed too small. Maybe we’ve diverted our power into false targets and desires.
Time to reassess, alter and deal with the aspirations that actually resonate with our genuine selves.
December 21, 2023 – The Solar enters Capricorn
On December 21, 2023 The Solar enters Capricorn.
Solar in Capricorn marks the winter solstice within the northern hemisphere and the summer time solstice within the southern hemisphere, a defining second when the Solar modifications path and the day is at its shortest (or longest).
Solstice is a shift within the stability between gentle and darkish that connects us with the cyclical rhythms of nature. It is a time to vary your perspective, begin one thing new, or just mirror in your journey forward.
December 26, 2023 – Full Moon in Most cancers
On December 26, 2023, we’ve a phenomenal Full Moon at 4° Most cancers. This is without doubt one of the finest full moons of the yr, and it is simply good for a post-Christmas gathering or reflection.
The Full Moon is sextile Jupiter and trine Saturn, creating an environment the place we really feel protected and relaxed in our small – or giant – circle of mates.
Whether or not you spend time with your loved ones, with mates or alone – you might be prone to discover a sense of neighborhood and belonging.
Your neighborhood is in every single place! Contact a good friend or cherished one. Friendship and belonging are emphasised on this time of connection and celebration.
December 27, 2023 – Chiron goes direct
On 27 December 2023 – Chiron goes direct at 15° Aries. Chiron modifications path shortly after the emotional Full Moon in Most cancers.
Inside the protected container created by the Full Moon in Most cancers, we could discover it simpler to discover our vulnerabilities and change into extra accustomed to others. It’s once we are weak that intimacy is created.
December 27, 2023 – Mercury Conjunct Mars
However wait, there’s extra! On 27 December 2023, Mercury is conjunct Mars at 24° Sagittarius. It is a little bit of a tough side as it’s sq. Neptune AND Mercury is retrograde.
I personally like Neptune-Mercury facets – even the laborious facets – as a result of they arrive with a chance to faucet into heightened instinct and discover issues from completely different angles.
Nevertheless, a Neptune sq. is a Neptune sq., and with Mercury retrograde taking part in trickster, it’s vital that we distinguish the deep insights from potential illusions and be certain that our actions (Mars) are grounded in a transparent understanding of the fact.
December 29, 2023 – Venus enters Sagittarius
On 29 December 2023, Venus enters Sagittarius. The energetic vibes of Venus in Sagittarius are a boon after a interval of typically too intense Venus in Scorpio exploration of the deeper realms of relationships and private values.
Venus in Sagittarius brings a refreshing power that encourages a extra open method. We are actually extra open to exploring completely different values and approaches to like and relationships.
December 30, 2023 – Jupiter goes direct
Extra excellent news! On 30 December 2023, Jupiter goes direct at 5° Taurus.
Jupiter is now formally making use of a sign-based conjunction to Uranus. The Jupiter-Uranus conjunction is without doubt one of the most anticipated astrological occasions of 2024, and for good purpose.
There may be a lot to stay up for in 2024! Extra on this in a weblog devoted to astrology in 2024 – coming quickly.
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