In December, we have a lighter energy than the past few months, it’s a good time to connect with friends and family, and an especially good time to travel. The month will end with a Mercury retrograde.
Mars continues its retrograde phase in Taurus
Mars will continue to be prominent this month. Mars will be in Rohini nakshatra most of the month, which can cause some disturbances as Rohini connects with the moon, the mind. Suppressed anger can now re-surface in your life, pertaining to events and incidents that have a link to the past. We have a retrograde Mars in Taurus aspecting Venus, Mercury, Sun in Scorpio so those that have planets in this axis will be impacted by some relationship drama.
Whatever has been ongoing will now come to an end, either through a resolution or a separation or a break. This depends on where Scorpio and Taurus fall in your chart. If this axis connects to your home and career, then those areas can see some culmination and you will see the light at the end of the tunnel. Whatever falls in Scorpio for you will receive abundant blessings, with two benefics and an aspect of a strong Jupiter there.
Mercury moves into Sagittarius on Dec 3, goes retrograde on Dec 29
Mercury moves into Sagittarius on Dec 3. Here, mercury is aspected by Mars and also receives ninth aspect of Rahu, which can propel things forward in life and the pace will pick up.
This is an excellent time to get things down as life will again slow down end of month. Travel will be good at this time. If you are a student, writer, or are learning any new skill or language, this is an excellent time to see progress. When Rahu aspects Mercury, the mind can come up with some inventive ideas and it propels the mercurial energy toward progressive action. With mars 8th aspect, you could see quick changes and developments – depending on where Sag falls in your chart.
Mercury barely enters Capricorn on December 27, but then because it goes retrograde on December 29, it slips back into Sagittarius on December 30. The year ends with a Mercury retrograde till January 18.
Venus transits Sagittarius from December 5 till December 29
On December 5, Venus follows Mercury into Sag. It is a good time to make travel plans, go abroad, esp somewhere where you have not been before. If you have a partner, then an excellent time to spend with this person.
The year will end with Capricorn highlighted, so again basic needs will concern many people. With fears of recession looming, this is apt but this will change after mid-January when Saturn finally leaves Capricorn. This can however bring a gloomy mood toward the new year time, where many people will be conservative with spending.
Full Moon in Taurus on December 8 in Rohini
In the Early morning hours of Dec 8, we have a full moon in Taurus in the nakshatra of Rohini. Usually a moon in Rohini is cause for celebration because it highlights abundance, creativity, starting new chapters. But this full moon will be fired up with Mars less than a degree away so we not only have a moon-mars conjunction but a war happening now.
With its ruler Venus, in 9th from it, the urge to escape is strong at this time. This is a very emotional full moon, so a good time to connect to family and friends but expect some arguments, disagreements, and repressed anger surfacing. Mars in Rohini is difficult because Rohini is a nakshatra controlled by the moon, so there could be some repressed feelings from the past resurfacing and causing upsets – because it’s a retrograde Mars, the expression may be disturbed – you may say too much or hold everything in. If you had any grievances, this is a good time to let go, and let live. See where Taurus falls in the chart to get a hint of where you will have to say goodbye to the old and let the new into your life.
Sun transits Sagittarius from December 16 till January 15
On Dec 16, the Sun moves into Sagittarius so the optimism will return for the holiday season with two more benefics there as well. Sun in Sagittarius joins Venus and Mercury. Sun is comfortable in this space as Sag is ruled by friend Jupiter. Though here, Sun will receive the aspect of Rahu and Mars, bringing out a risk-taking quality now. You may feel confident now overall, and eager to take some chances. Check the details, or wait till after mid-Jan to make big decisions.
New Moon in Sagittarius on December 23 in Mula nakshatra
On Dec 23, we have a new moon cycle in Sag in the nakshatra of Mula. There are two benefics close by, but this new moon is also aspected by Mars and Rahu.
With Mars retrograde, we are trying and re-trying with all the matters connected to Mars. This depends on areas ruled by Mars in your chart. Ruling planet of new moon in Jupiter sits four places away in Pisces, in its own sign, so this is very good cycle for taking a holiday, esp to a far-away destination. This can bring optimism back into your life. If you cannot get away, see if you can re-connect with others, reconnect with a hobby, reconnect with a book.
In some way, the optimism returns now after a difficult year, and perhaps the faith will also return in this way. With the controlling planet of Mula, Ketu, in Libra, we know rels will again feature, there will be a final letting go for some, and new fateful beginnings for others. Ideas that come to you now – esp about forging a new path in life – will be very fruitful.
If you cannot act on them, write them down to take action in future. After mid-January, it is a very good time to take decisive action.
Happy New Year!
