December 2006 Forecast

Key Events:  

Full Moon 12/04/2006

New Moon 12/20/2006

Saturn Retrograde 12/06/2006

Things will start winding down a bit this month for Scorpios as that planetary parade exits your sign one by one to visit your neighbor.  At least there will be less action that affects your as personally. 

Since Sagittarius is your Natural 2nd House, the activity from all those planets will be most noticeable in areas affecting your possessions (remember that your most significant possession is your body).  This will be further emphasized by the New Moon on December 20th.  You may find yourself wanting to expand upon them in some way, either by upgrading what you have or getting something entirely new.  New cars, bigger houses, a new wardrobe, new furniture or whatever your particular fetish happens to be (and knowing how Scorpios can obsess, I know there's SOMETHING out there that makes you salivate) is going to have tremendous appeal.  The idea could very well be planted when something wears out or breaks down and you figure if you need to fix it anyway you may as well get something new.  Either that or you'll get into the holiday spirit just a bit too much and you'll fall prey to all the glitz and tantalizing displays out there that are directed precisely at folks like you.  After all, indulging is just so much fun!  Especially for  Water Signs, who are easily nudged into emotional purchases.

Before you do so, however, just make sure you're not leaning too heavily on consumer credit.  Scorpio lives in the Zodiacal 8th House which includes other people's money, so borrowing comes naturally for you.  However, if you let your taste for luxury exceed your wallet's ability to keep up, you'll pay the price later in ways that you definitely won't like.  Your best bet is to shift into obsessing on saving money and paying off the debts you have and making do in the most practical way.  I can hear you protesting and I feel your pain, really I do, but I also know you'll thank me later.

Toward the end of the month your mental activity will probably shift into a higher gear as well.  If this came earlier in the month it would help you avoid some of those impulsive purchases, but unfortunately the rhythm of the solar system doesn't always cooperate with our personal needs.  That's what challenges and personal growth are all about.  As the New Year approaches you will more than likely be in a very good mood and be scheming away with aspirations for the coming year.  Enjoy this pleasant time and use it to motivate you where it's beneficial, even if it requires a fair amount of action on your part.

If your birthday falls around the last few days of October or beginning of November you may experience some changes relative to your children, love life or creative endeavors, if you haven't already.  These should be of a positive nature, even if they don't appear to be at first.  If it's not obvious that it's a good thing, be sure to look beneath the surface, which also comes naturally for you, and make sure you understand the entire situation, which will help you to determine how it will all come out for your benefit.

The Full Moon on December 4th occurs in your Natural 8th House.  This could signal an ending of some sort, possibly to a transitional phase of your life that you've been experiencing lately.  This is particularly likely if your birthday is around  the first week of November.  You are likely to have to defend your position on something, most likely to someone very close to you.  As a Fixed Sign you usually are quite opinionated and this is not difficult, but make sure that you don't rely entirely on emotion and have some logical justification in your favor as well or you may not like the result.

On December 6th Saturn goes retrograde and this cycle will last for several months.  This will occur in your Natural 10th House, which affects your reputation and community standing.  During the next several months many changes will be occurring in this area, though they are likely to be buried in your subconscious.  Where it lands on your Natal Chart will also indicate an area of change, depending on which House Leo represents for you personally.  This transit resembles a gestational period where old values and attitudes undergo subtle but significant changes that will only be identifiable after its conclusion.  However, if you feel restlessness or frustration in some area of your life, depending on your Natal Chart, this will be the cause.  While this will undoubtedly represent a noticeable drag, rest assured that when it's complete you will be on a higher plane than you were before and you'll be pleased with the result.  Call it wisdom in the making and have patience in its ultimate outcome.

Generally this will be a pleasant month, but make sure you keep those temptations under control and not do something, particularly with those pretty, plastic cards you carry in your wallet, that will bite you in the butt later.  Indulge yourself enough to have fun but not so much to cause trouble later.  I know you're smart enough to know the difference.