December 2023- The Wind of Change

Welcome to December 2023! pat yourself on the back my Darkling’s! You have made it to the end of 2023! An accomplishment of celebration if you ask me.  This December we have  arecord number of planets changing direction: Neptune, Chiron and Jupiter go direct, and Mercury turns retrograde!

December is that time of the year when we have the Capricorn solstice – the Sun is changing direction too.

December 2023 also features a beautiful Chirstmassy Full Moon in Cancer on December 26th  This supportive Full Moon is really the feature of the month. I will be having my Extended Sign Horoscopes available so keep your eyes open, I will announce in Facebook Group.

But, now let’s take a look at the most important transits of December:

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December 1st, 2023 – Mercury Enters Capricorn

After we’ve been philosophizing and coming up with all these ideas while Mercury was in Sagittarius, now it’s time to get real. What do we want to focus on?

The energy shifts from exploration to strategic thinking. Mercury in Capricorn asks us to prioritize, organize, and come up with a practical plan of action.

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December 4th, 2023 – Venus Enters Scorpio

Things get more intense all of a sudden.

Venus in Scorpio will bring a mix of depth, stability, unexpected twists, and transformative energies, encouraging us to explore the complexities of our relationships and values.

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December 6th, 2023 – Neptune Goes Direct

There is a generic influence, we will feel today, we are all affected, regardless of our natal charts.

Another angle of interpretation is more personal. Neptune governs a particular area of your life represented by the house where you have Pisces, in your natal chart.

When Neptune changes direction, the affairs of that particular house come into sharper focus. There is a shift. Something can get unstuck, or change its focus, offering an opportunity for greater clarity, understanding, or spiritual growth in the related areas of life.

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December 12th, 2023 – New Moon In Sagittarius

This New Moon is encouraging us to pursue our goals with a proverbial optimism and enthusiasm. However, but also reminding us to be mindful of unrealistic expectations.

It’s crucial you keep your options open and don’t try to ‘force’ something into existence.

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December 13th, 2023 – Mercury Goes Retrograde

Mercury retrograde is one of those ‘dreaded’ times of the year. We all have a Mercury retrograde story to tell (or 2, or more). But as you may have noticed, not all Mercury Retrogrades are the same. Some of them seem to influence us more intensely than others.

What makes the difference? If you have a Gemini or Virgo ascendant, you are by default sensitive to Mercury retrogrades because Mercury is your chart ruler. Also, if you have planets or angles between 22° Sagittarius and 8° Capricorn, then this particular Mercury retrograde is going to be more significant.

Then we also have the general flavor of Mercury retrograde. This particular Mercury retrograde will be squaring Neptune, adding an element of confusion and potential miscommunication to the mix.

It’s a time to be extra cautious with our communications, double-check details, and be mindful of the potential for misunderstandings.

However, this alignment also comes with opportunities to refine our Sagittarian-Piscean goals and dreams. Maybe we’ve been dreaming too big. Maybe we’ve been dreaming too small. Maybe we’ve been misdirecting our energy to false goals and dreams.

Time to reassess, realign, and focus on the aspirations that truly resonate with our authentic selves.

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December 21st, 2023 – Sun Enters Capricorn

Sun in Capricorn marks the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, a pivotal moment when the Sun changes direction and the day is at its shortest (or longest).

The solstice is a shift in the balance of light and darkness, connecting us to the cyclical rhythms of nature. This is a time to shift your perspective, start something new, or simply reflect on your journey ahead.

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December 26th, 2023 – Full Moon In Cancer

This is one of the best Full Moons of the year and it’s just perfect for an after-Christmas gathering or reflection.

The Full Moon is creating an atmosphere where we feel safe and relaxed in our small – or large – social circle.

Whether you spend time with your family, with friends, or by yourself – you will likely find a sense of community and belonging.

Your community is everywhere! Reach out to a friend or to someone you care about. Friendship and belonging are highlighted during this time of connection and celebration.

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December 27th, 2023 – Chiron Goes Direct

Within the safe container created by the Full Moon in Cancer, we might find it easier to explore our vulnerabilities and become more intimate with others. It’s when we are vulnerable that intimacy is created.

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December 27th, 2023 – Mercury Conjunct Mars

This is a little bit of a tricky aspect, since it’s squaring Neptune AND Mercury is retrograde.

This is an opportunity to tap into heightened intuition and explore things from different angles.

However, it’s crucial we distinguish the profound insights from potential illusions, and make sure that our actions are grounded in a clear understanding of reality.

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December 29th, 2023 – Venus Enters Sagittarius

A refreshing energy that encourages a more open-minded approach. We are now more open to exploring different values and approaches to love and relationships.

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December 2023 wants you to come back home to your truth and elevation of consciounsness. Honor who you are with everything in your soul and at the same time look out for your fellow brother and sisters. We are all one. We are all connected. The time has come to rise up and unite with each other.  December  promises to bring the winds of change: an awakening around what makes us feel free and alive, a unification of the old and the new and a chance to create beginnings of a world filled with love, unity and peace of mind.  There is much to look forward to in 2024! 

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