The New Moon appeared with the new month on December 1. New moons bring new blessings, new opportunities, and new growth. It’s also a time of experiencing stillness while renewing the self and preparing for a new cycle of growth. Like recent New Moons, it contains gifts and challenges. It’s important to apply the energy of gifts and to assume that we can overcome and understand the more challenging energies.
Sun (life), Moon (emotion), and Mercury (communication) are in Sagittarius, a fire sign representing the quest, which brings optimism and a desire for the quest. Sun and Moon trine Mars (assertiveness, male), which is helpful with physical endeavors, the attainment of goals, and success. Sun opposition Jupiter (expansion, good fortune) brings opportunities for success and increased happiness; the caution is excessive optimism. Moon opposition Jupiter (expansion, good fortune) can give increased optimism and helps with overcoming shyness. Sun square Saturn (limitation, karma). Sun square Saturn (limitation, karma) offers an opportunity to perceive and alter self-imposed restrictions. Moon square Saturn (limitation, karma) asks for inner strength and perseverance when faced with emotionally challenging situations.
It’s a big deal! Mercury (communications) is retrograde until December 15, and this retrograde can confuse mail, traffic, and internet. Take on the challenge by “seeing” packages and mail delivered early or on time and visualize any internet or travel difficulties as resolved quickly. Do whatever you can ahead of time, but whatever you do, keep visualizing a positive outcome. Current aspects with Mercury such as Mercury opposition Jupiter and Mercury square Saturn and Neptune add to the confused tone of energy. (In general, Mercury retrograde refers redoing, rephrasing, and rethinking aspects of life.)
Venus (relationships, beauty, feminine) in Capricorn trines Uranus (sudden change, quantum field), which may give a desire for freedom or greater spiritual growth. Venus trine Neptune (illusion, mysticism) increases artistic abilities and connection with mystical forces.
Mars (energy, assertion, male) in Leo will move into retrograde on December 6. It reduces overall energy and can cause tiredness. Mars retrograde in Leo may bring old resentments or irritations to the surface in a dramatic way. (Fortunately, we tend not to feel the loss of energy for the first 4 weeks. In the meanwhile, rest, exercise, and take vitamins to prepare.) The retrograde continues through February 23. Mars trines Neptune (illusion, mysticism) giving positive self-awareness and a greater connection to the universe. Mars opposition Pluto (subconscious, transformation) brings tension and focus on unresolved issues.
Jupiter (expansion, good fortune) in Gemini speeds the mind and electronics. Jupiter square Saturn (limitation, karma) speaks of transforming old aspects of the self and life into a new shape and/or design. Jupiter square Neptune (illusion, mysticism) will likely reveal many the hidden causes and truths behind life/political events.
Saturn (limitation, karma) in Pisces points to the importance of overcoming karma created during the Piscean Age. As it rules water, it’s not surprising that there are issues with water and the rising of the sea.
The aspects with outer planets remain unchanged, and it’s wise to make use of the aspects between Uranus (sudden change, quantum field), Neptune (illusion, mysticism) and Pluto (subconscious, transformation), which support spiritual change, spiritual studies, and finding the right teacher. Additionally, Pluto sits in Aquarius, which is said to bring many changes in this long placement.
Julia Griffin, intuitive healer and owner of One True Self, began her work fifteen years ago under the tutelage of real wolves. Following their direction, Julia sees and reads energy, including animals, plants and people. She works with people in session to find their resonance with the soul, clearing patterns and alignment with their inner path. If you would like to seek additional spiritual change and insight into your life, please contact me for information about an intuitive session.
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