December 2007 Astrocast

Key Events:  

New Moon  12/09/2007

Full Moon 12/24/2007

Saturn Retrograde 12/19/2007

Other RX Planets:  Mars 

It bears mentioning that there's a lot of activity in Sagittarius this month, which will make this a very active part of your life.  And again, I can just hear you asking me to tell you something you don't already know.  Also in effect the first three days of the month is the Sun squared off with Saturn in your Natural 3rd House.  This will probably stimulate some serious thought about your job or projects you have in progress and how to organize them.  If there is anything that you've been pushing aside a bit too long it will also give you a nudge to take appropriate responsibility for fulfilling any obligations you may have, kind of like an astrological "git 'r' dun."  Again, this is probably not a bad thing.

Right after that, from December 4 - 10, the Sun will square Uranus in your 9th House, which encompasses such things as higher education, legal matters and long distance travel.  Something unexpected may come along in one of these areas at that time, but not necessarily bad, so be sure to look past the immediate appearance to the end results.  During roughly that same timeframe, Mercury and Mars will be having a dialog that could further motivate you to get going on a project you may have been putting off.  Since Mars is currently retrograde (RX), this may not go any further than the planning stages, but anything you get figured out will be helpful and mean less to do later.  You're likely to discover that something will require some adjustment from your original plan as new information comes to light.

The New Moon on the 9th is also in Sagittarius.  This could herald a new beginning, including anything from a new job to a new project or even a new pet.  For example, one time when I had a New Moon in my natal 6th house, I discovered a baby cichlid in my fish tank.  So it's not necessarily going to be earth shattering, but will simply introduce something new in this area.

The Sun will sextile Neptune from December 9 - 15.  While a sextile is a moderately positive aspect that usually brings an opportunity, you need to be careful with Neptune, who not only rules dreams but also delusion.  In your 8th House of transformations and other people's resources, this could manifest in a variety of ways.  Be cautious and check everything out thoroughly before putting too much stock into whatever it is that comes about during that time.  It could evaporate as quickly as it appeared.

Venus and Mars will be in a nice, friendly trine from December 10 - 14, which will hopefully help undo any disagreements with the opposite sex that came about last month when these two were in square.  With Venus in your 5th house of children, lovers and creative expression and Mars in your 1st, this could definitely bring some pleasant times your way.  Be sure to put some effort into whichever of these areas is most relevant and expect some nice results.

Saturn goes retrograde on the 19th.  Since he's hanging out in your 3rd house of mental activity, this should stir up some subconscious activity regarding more structure and organization.  Until he goes direct in the first part of May, this will be rumbling about beneath the surface, at which time you'll probably come up with a new plan or approach to something you've been considering for at least as long as the retrograde period.  Thus, if you've been thinking of doing something important, rest assured that your subconscious will be working on it for the next several months.

The Full Moon on the 23rd will be in your home territory.  This should bring some attention your way and perhaps mark the culmination of something you've been working on at a personal level.

During all of December and half of January, Jupiter and Pluto will be conjoined in Sagittarius.  As the King of the Underworld, there is nothing superficial about Pluto, who doesn't like anything that's buried or hidden.  Jupiter is all about ethics and our belief systems.  With this occurring also in your 6th House, this will undoubtedly dig up a few things for your consideration in this area.  Most likely targets will be your job or your health.  If you have any health problems you were unaware of, you're likely to find out what they are at this time.  On the job, if there's anything unscrupulous going on, it will most likely come to light.  Similarly, if you're not in a line of work that feeds your soul or is contrary to your basic values, you will become acutely aware of this, also.  Between December 19 - 29 the Sun will be in a huddle with these two as well, putting even more emphasis on whatever issues in this area require examination.  Take advantage of it as the information that comes out of it is likely to be quite useful.

The Sun will oppose RX Mars between December 22 - 27.  This could bring out any suppressed anger you've been toting around for a while.  Since this comes right over Christmas, when family gatherings are likely, don't be surprised if you don't find yourself getting mad over something that possibly happened years ago.  Or someone may direct a similar annoyance at you.  Whatever you do, try to keep your cool and discuss the issue like an adult and try to resolve it, once and for all, not simply renew an old battle.

From December 28 to January 4, the Sun will trine Saturn, who as you recall went RX on the 19th.  This will further emphasize more structure and organization within your thought processes.  By that time the Sun will have slipped into Capricorn, your Natural 7th House of relationships, so these thoughts will probably relate to them.  These include any one-on-one interactions you have, not simply the significant other variety.  It also includes business partners or close friends and relatives.  If there's someone important to you that you never seem to get around to talking to or visiting as much as you'd like, you may come up with a plan at this time to see them on a more regular basis.

Right around New Years Venus and Mars are at it again, but this time it's likely to require some adjustments or perhaps justification for something.  This can be a bit uncomfortable between the male - female element, but is generally beneficial since any successful relationship will require a tune-up every now and then.  It certainly isn't a bad way to start the new year.

This will be a busy month for you, particularly for your job.  It's a good month to start a diet or fitness program, though this may be difficult during the holidays when we all tend to eat too much and are too busy to exercise.  If nothing else, make some plans, albeit New Years resolutions, to do so at the first opportunity.