December 2007 Astrocast

Key Events:  

New Moon  12/09/2007

Full Moon 12/24/2007

Saturn Retrograde 12/19/2007

Other RX Planets:  Mars 

The first three days of December, the Sun will square Saturn, who's currently hanging out in your Natural 2nd House of finance and possessions.  This will probably give you a nudge or two regarding your finances.  If you're not the most diligent about balancing your checkbook or sticking to a budget, you're likely to get a reminder or two to be more responsible in this area.  Since this house happens to be Virgo, who's quite the perfectionist, this has generally predisposed you to liking nice things and wanting everything to be just so.  Leos generally drive nice cars and wear designer watches as only the best will do.  However, this is not always balanced with appropriate responsibility as far as debt is concerned.  This transit of Saturn in this neighborhood is likely to change that in whatever way is required to get your attention and put things in order.  In other words, it will only be as painful as necessary to get your attention.  Also note that he goes retrograde on the 19th, which will last until early May.  During that time these matters will be undergoing examination at the subconscious level and come to the surface for your action when he goes direct.  So by May you'll be putting things in order financially, if not before. 

With the Sun squaring Uranus in your Natural 8th House of transformations and other people's resources from December 4 - 10, something unexpected is likely to occur in this area that will require an adjustment of some sort on your part. 

Mars is currently retrograde (RX) in Cancer, your 12th House, which includes your dreams, inspiration and spirituality as well as institutions.  Mars RX tends to bring suppressed anger to the surface and from December 6 - 9 when he's connected with Mercury, these are likely to center upon children or lovers who have wronged you in some way.  Suppressed anger isn't healthy, but that doesn't mean that exploding is any better.  Deal with it in an adult and sensible manner instead of giving in to that leonine temper and eating the unfortunate person for lunch.  Conversely, you may be the recipient of someone else's suppressed anger, in which case the advice is the same.  The Full Moon on the 23rd is also in your 12th, which could indicate the culmination of a dream or some spiritual issue.

The New Moon on the 9th is also in Sagittarius and could herald a new phase relative to 5th house issues which include, as previously noted, children, lovers and creative expression.  There's a lot of astrological activity in this neighborhood this month.  The Sun will sextile Neptune from December 9 - 15.  Neptune is in Aquarius, your Natural 7th House of relationships.  These are not simply of the significant other variety, but any one-on-ones, including close friends or relatives and business partners.  Neptune rules our dreams and inspiration, but is also the master of delusion.  On the surface, this aspect would appear to have the potential to bring along the person of your dreams.  However, trusting Neptune usually isn't a very good idea, so before you invest too much emotional energy, make sure that everything is as it seems and not simply an illusion.  If your birthday falls around August 5 - 9, be particularly alert for scams.  This is not to say that anyone you meet may be a crook, but simply to be duly cautious.

Between December 10 - 14 Venus will trine Mars, which will be a nice change from the square they were in during November.  Venus will be in your Natural 4th House of home environment and Mars in your 12th, which could bode well for any male - female relationships.  It also implies that some quiet time at home may be where the most pleasant experiences are likely as opposed to the hectic pace everywhere else.  Enjoy those holiday parties and the excitement of the season, but don't forget to take the time for a quiet evening at home enjoying the decorations you worked so hard to arrange just so.

During all of December and half of January, Jupiter and Pluto will be conjoined in Sagittarius.  Jupiter is quite at home in Sagittarius as that sign's ruler, and with that placement is likely to stir up all sorts of activity related to ethics, core beliefs, and religion.  Pluto is the zodiacal rotorooter and will dig up all sorts of dirt and crap so that it can be properly resolved.  Thus, if there's anything that needs fixing regarding your philosophy of life, particularly as it pertains to your children, lovers or creative expression, these will be under considerable examination at this time.  This could relate to the kind of people you're habitually attracted to who may not actually be in your best interest, or perhaps to how you deal with children or maybe you haven't been exercising your talents in an appropriate way.  Between December 19 - 29 the Sun, who is also your sign ruler, will join this pair and throw some extra emphasis on it, so give it some conscious thought and determine which, if any changes, are in order.

The Sun will oppose Mars between December 22 - 27.  This lends further emphasis to those suppressed anger issues noted earlier.  By then the Sun will have entered Capricorn, however, your 6th house of work, health and pets.  Thus, this changes the flavor a bit and could stir up a few things related to these areas. 

Right around New Years the Sun will trine Saturn, which will further emphasize financial issues and perhaps your place of employment.  This is a positive aspect, however, which indicates something good is probably brewing in this area.  The male - female thing is going to require an adjustment or two around that same time where it will be impossible for both to have their way without some sort of justification.  If you're at a party, this could be particularly apropos so don't take anything too seriously and let it mess up your holiday mood.

This will be a busy month with lots of activity in your Natural 5th House.  This house also includes entertainment, which certainly fits in nicely with the Christmas holidays.  Nonetheless, if your finances are an area that requires some improvement, you'll probably have some incentives to get them in order.  Suppressed anger in a variety of areas may surface, which will give you the opportunity to resolve it once and for all.  You'll also have an extra astrological boost this month to reevaluate your core beliefs relative to your children, lovers, creative endeavors and whether or not these are working or require adjustment.