For the week of December 12th thru the 19th, be sure to read your Rising Sign as well:
Aries
Mars at the very end of optimistic Sagittarius has been indirectly besieged this past week by Saturn, and now Neptune, navigating the treacherous waters of doubt, regret, and confusion, as you grasp for understanding even in the midst of contradiction. Although these transits can feel like defeat, know that this is actually only a correction. Dreams can be compelling to such an extent this week that you cling to these tiny breadcrumbs of hope. But are those breadcrumbs what you are really looking for? Saturn and Neptune are not entirely trying to dash your dreams. But breadcrumbs are just that. Breadcrumbs. From the boundless enthusiasm of the Mars in Sagittarius transit, into the secure and grounded structures of Capricorn, we are getting some sort of brush with reality. As Mars enters Capricorn on Wednesday, it says, stop rushing. Rushing will only make things more confusing. Place one foot in front of the other. Take an inventory, and ground yourself. Take an inventory of where you are. Become more organized. Know which goals you wish to pursue. Triage them and allow a plan to gently unfold. There is no rushing it.
Taurus
Your heart is larger than life when Venus is in Sagittarius. You feel generous and hopeful. It can feel a little like being on a euphoric high, in which almost anything is possible. And this remains true for the duration of the transit this week. However, a slight or an unintended wound could find you nursing your wounds this weekend. Rather than taking these too much to heart, place your focus on those people and things that can bring you solace and healing. One thing that we are learning this week is that this being human is riddled with all of it: the highs, the lows, the euphoria as well as the wounds. And that wholeness can be achieved by accepting the lows along with the highs, and what these both have to teach us. Not everyone is coming from the same place or perspective. And knowing this can help to bridge any divides. There are opportunities here to mend bridges with others. Extend your olive branch and make offerings of peace. Simple offerings can make a difference.
Gemini
Use the hyper focus of a Mercury/Pluto sextile to suss out information this weekend. Gemini wants to know! Investigate. Ask questions. Clarify. Don’t be afraid to go deep. Use those insights to gain a deeper understanding of who you are, as well as your relationships to others. What you learn as a result could be really useful over the days that follow. One thing that we are learning this week is that just because things have always been a certain way, and thus you became accustomed to them being that way, doesn’t necessarily make them right. Mercury can bring a certain awareness about the ways you undermine yourself by not questioning your own discomfort. It may become so obvious now, that you realize that a certain situation probably needs to change. Old habits can be hard to break. But with persistent effort we are capable of making some profound changes this week, if we are willing to take on the challenge.
Cancer
We care coming to the end of another lunar cycle as we begin the week with the last quarter moon, and end it just before the next New Moon on December 19th. The week before the New Moon is a time for downsizing, going within, and doing less. This was a month of realizations, highlighted by a significant Full Moon last week. And many will be finding themselves processing what they have learned as a result. And as you put the pieces together, you may become aware of other complex issues going on in your life. We can try to ignore these in hopes that they will just fade into the background again. But even though something is less obvious when kept in the background, it is still there. And it can gnaw at you. Gnaw at you until eventually what had previously been something of a pain, seems to actually be more complex than that. And now more obviously so. So much so that it can no longer be ignored or denied. No amount of camouflage will work for that. But as it is with most things, once you see it, you cannot unsee it again. And the only recourse is to seek out the remedy and the solution, which is something that had probably been right there all along.
Leo
Before you get into the thick of the weeds this week, it could be helpful to begin by accepting and embracing the human experience for what it is, realizing that even at its best it is imperfect. And also recognizing that sometimes the imperfections that you were trying to avoid, are the things that make you and your life that much more interesting. Wholeness is achieved by embracing all of it and healing over the things that divide us. We are learning about what it means to be a part of the greater humanity as well as the earth that we live on And that can include not agreeing with everyone else, not necessarily being recognized or heard, and not connecting in the ways that we want to. By Tuesday it will be the things that divide us that will stand in stark contrast to those attempts to mend bridges and heal hearts and minds. Whatever else is happening in the external world, and whatever anyone else is doing, your job this week is to heal your own heart through acceptance and understanding, even if you cannot heal the hearts of others.
Virgo
Allow yourself to be fascinated by the mysterious, the secret tides, and the puzzles that need unraveling and un-puzzling. It’s time to don your Sherlock Holmes identity and examine every aspect of the situation that is right there in front of you. Follow your fascination. Go down the rabbit holes. Research. Analyze and study the elements at hand. As a result of what you discover so many of the issues that you’ve been dealing with, for perhaps years and years, are gaining some clarity. You may be wondering how and why you lived with those inner dialogues, the painful discomfort, the self-blame, when it wasn’t even yours to begin with. What many of us are coming to realize this week is the necessity to pay attention to all those old wounds that you were trying to ignore, or that you had put up on a shelf somewhere, and tried to ignore. They simply can’t be any longer. Truths and old wounds are being revealed, along with their remedies. Discover the remedy. Use it. And use the focus and fascination to un-puzzle these ancient wounds once and for all.
Libra
Obsession. They’ve named perfumes after it. It’s been glamorized and bottled. But what no one tells you is how painful and infuriating it can be. It steals the sacred spaces of your mind, and insinuates itself, uninvited, into every aspect of your life. There’s no avoiding that which your mind and heart is fixated on this week, even as you are desperately trying to regain your footing. Be clear about what your true priorities are. No beating around the bush. Be clear with yourself and others. This will allow you to heal your own heart and mind, as well as the hearts and minds of those who are closest to you. Greater wholeness can be achieved when we recognize and accept what makes each of us unique and different. For it is our differences that allow us to learn and grow and evolve. This week there are no monoliths made of a single block of stone. And because of this we are learning and growing as a consequence.
Scorpio
If you are plagued by feelings of inadequacy or doubt, you can blame the Mars/Neptune square this weekend. Confusing, contradictory, insidious, it undermines us from within. Don’t push too much against it as you are likely to make it worse and just exhaust you. Rather use the time to pamper yourself. Listen to music, get a little lost in a movie, find sacred spaces to inhabit. If things feel confusing sit with it for now, knowing that when Mars enters Capricorn on Monday that it will begin to alleviate some of the lethargy and doubt. Capricorn is a sign that is grounded in reality, it sees things clearly. This is important. For when Mars is in Capricorn it is asking you to be more organized and focus your mental energy in such a way that you can create a plan. Mars in Capricorn is goal-oriented. Pick a goal, create a plan, and rally the forces. But wait until after the weekend. For after Mars is well set in Capricorn it will bring you greater sense of purpose, as well as the drive and determination to see things through to the end.
Sagittarius
Mercury in your sign can seem innocent enough. You are feeling optimistic. Making plans. Having conversations, and then out of nowhere you become aware of an issue that had been staring you right in the face. You were doing your best to ignore it, perhaps put it to the side. But like an aching back, there comes a time when it can no longer be ignored. And ignoring it won’t make it go away any way. It will still be there. This will be particularly annoying if it has to do with anything that limits you in any way. Sagittarius really does not like to be confined or limited. Even by your own promises and obligations. There may be commitments that you really can’t get out of this week, no matter how you’re feeling. Remain fluid. But also know when and where you are allowed to say No. Resentment can be built up from having to take care of certain obligations that are taking you away from what or where you would much rather be.
Capricorn
Now that Mars will finally be entering Capricorn on Monday you will finally have the energy and gall to proceed with any plans that you’ve been working on these past few months. You may even feel as if you are on something of a mission, and really won’t have the patience for anyone or anything standing in the way of progress. Just know that patience will be required, and you won’t want to come crashing out of the gate running on Monday. It could be that you are still tied to certain obligations or responsibilities right now that you simply cannot get out of. At least not yet. At least wait until the New Moon on the 19th to resolve any conflicts, or get out of old commitments. Until then it could feel like when you force things through that the obstacles only get worse. Honor the limitations for now, knowing that once Mars will be in Capricorn that it will bring you a greater sense of purpose, as well as the drive and determination to see things through to their completion.
Aquarius
Now that Pluto is in your sign, you will probably find yourself fascinated. Perhaps even obsessed with a topic. Each time any of the planets touch Pluto by aspect these days it could raise your attention. A mystery needs solving? You’re on the case. Wanting to solve a conundrum? You won’t sit still till you have the solution. A Mercury/Pluto sextile this weekend is great for focus, concentration, analysis, and simply the desire to figure things out. It can also be a wee bit obsessive. And as Venus joins the picture later in the weekend that obsession can take on a whole new meaning. However, if things are not feeling quite right. If there are contradictions. Pay attention to these. They could prove illuminating. And you won’t want to be associated with any scandals attached to those contradictions in any way. Set boundaries as needed after the weekend. Protect your own interests. Be vigilant. When you shore up your own boundaries, it will keep others from being able to breach the ramparts. A wait and see attitude may be called for after the weekend.
Pisces
Mercury in Sagittarius is making us all too aware of the things that undo us, as it navigates the upcoming Jupiter/Chiron square which will be exact next week on the 21st. It may seem a simple and innocent thing when Mercury comes to this critical midpoint. Mercury brings awareness about what it is that has been irking you all along. Mercury moves quickly through the midpoint on Wednesday. So much so that it may not be all that loud. But what you learn could be eye-opening. It will be noticeable. And ignoring it won’t make it go away. What it can also bring is the remedy for that ails you. Which may require you to set better boundaries and limits with yourself and others in order to have the space to apply the remedy that is needed. Do take care of business and any obligations you may have, but also be aware of diligently doing the healing work that is being required of you.