December 2006 Forecast

Key Events:  

Full Moon 12/04/2006

New Moon 12/20/2006

Saturn Retrograde 12/06/2006

That parade of planets that has been marching through the signs the past few months is moving into your polar sign, Sagittarius, which represents your Natural 7th House.  This will also bring a substantial boost of energy into your relationships.  These include committed relationships of all sorts, whether of the male-female or business partnership variety.  With the Sun's advent, this area will naturally be illuminated, probably by some event or other occurrence that draws attention to it.  Jupiter is also one of the constituents and he generally expands anything he touches.  This could indicate that one of your relationships is about to become more significant.  This is especially likely to be something related to a romantic relationship since Venus is there as well until December 11th; it could be a renewal of an existing one or a new one.  But don't forget that it could also be a business partnership or other type of family issue. The New Moon on the 20th is also in this neighborhood and could signal a new beginning of some sort.

Your ruling planet, Mercury, starts the month in Scorpio, your 6th House of work, health and pets and will be there until the 8th.  This will provide some extra mental energy and communication assistance relative to your job or possibly your health.  Mars is there as well, so be sure to manage that extra energy and possibly aggression properly.  Mercury enters Sagittarius on the 8th, which will provide some additional mental and communication assistance to the areas noted above, i.e. relationships.  Then on the 28th, just in time for New Years, he moves into Capricorn, your Natural 8th House, which affects intimacy, death and regeneration, and other people's resources, to lend assistance there.  This may be particularly helpful if for some reason you need to get a loan to pay for your indulgences over the holidays.

On December 6th Saturn goes retrograde in Leo, your Natural 3rd House that rules your mental processes.  Gemini rules the Zodiacal 3rd House, so this is an area that is very significant for you.  Unless you're really into the technicalities of astrology, that may not make sense, but it will definitely have an effect.  You undoubtedly love information.  You're multi-talented and somewhat ADHD in all that you do.  This is the basic nature of Gemini.

Saturn has been in Leo for almost a year now and if you've felt a general slowing of your thought patterns and think that you're just getting old before your time, that's why.  Not old, just Saturn; but Saturn can definitely make you feel old.  When he goes retrograde he will isolate some facet of your life that needs work and put your subconscious to work on it during the retrograde period.  You may feel restless (which is actually somewhat normal for you) and perhaps frustrated (ditto) but you really won't be able to identify the problem.  Meanwhile, your subconscious is ruminating over something, and like a turtle coming up for air, will occasionally break the surface of your consciousness and you might get a tiny glimpse of what's going on.  Around the first day of spring, i.e. April 21, some event may get your attention and provide a revelation.  By July you'll have 20:20 hindsight along with a complete understanding of what it all was about.  And yes, you have to wait, kinda like when Santa didn't come until Christmas eve, no matter how much you wanted it to happen sooner.

Twins tend not to focus because they have so many interests and talents.  Therefore it is difficult for some of you to stick to one thing long enough to learn it inside out and find success.  (On the other hand, I know more people with PhD's who are Geminis than any other sign.)  Maybe during this time you'll discover that there is something you really love enough to pursue to the exclusion of others.  Then again, maybe not, but it's a possibility.  At any rate, come next summer, it should all become crystal clear and if you heed the self-imposed advise, you'll be better prepared to pursue your fondest desires.

Thus, December is going to see a lot of action in the relationship department.  On top of that, Saturn is going to be doing a number on your mental processes and helping you get a handle on something that might be holding you back.  Some good conversations are likely and changes will probably ultimately come about in the relationship and perhaps work/career venues as well.  Enjoy the holidays and look forward to the New Year.  As always, the Universe is taking care of you if you'll just let it.