ARIES
Brighter than the Regent Street lights. More alluring than holiday displays. Louder than jingling bells. And with more attraction factor than a log fire and a glass of mulled wine combined, Aries. Yes, I am talking about you now!
Hopefully you are working that festive vibe. And at your most outgoing, spontaneous and high-spirited this month. With a touch of fierce confidence thrown in. You’re about to attempt or dare to do something you’ve been thinking of initiating, but holding back on by the end of December. Ready or not – here you come. Ho ho ho.
Your emotional state or your feelings around someone are sacred. And you may be keeping these close to you. Or at the start of the month when Venus first enters your 8th, not yet ready to share or discuss them. That doesn’t dim your shine. It just means you are aware of the complexity of your feelings. Or the issues surrounding either an intimate relationship or even your cash. Don’t worry or feel the need to push. This is a process. It requires time and perhaps nurturing that emotional truth in the dark for now. Don’t worry, you’ll be ready to reveal all by the 25th. Or step towards what matches those emotional depths, Aries.
That brightness of course translates into attraction. But the fact you are set to sparkle doesn’t meant you are all superficial glitter and tinsel right now. Venus in your 8th craves intimacy and depth. In fact, nothing shallow will induce you to reveal those true feelings. And for singles, anyone revealing themselves to have all the depth of a puddle will be the ultimate turn-off. As will neediness or negativity.
The Sun and also ruler Mars in your 9th are turning up the heat. You want to forge ahead and complete something before the year ends. When it comes to starting something new however, bear in mind Mercury is in retroshadow. It shifts into your 10th on the first, trines Jupiter (also retrograde in your 2nd) on the 8th, reverses on the 13th and then trines Jupiter for a second time on the 18th before returning to your 9th on the 23rd.
That backwards and forwards motion can translate to something to do with money and/or your career, stopping and starting and remaining unresolved until Mercury heads direct again and trines Jupiter for a third and final time in January. Also, Mars is providing the impulsion and perhaps the impatience too. But unless you have all your reindeer in a row this is no reason to be firing up that sleigh.
Also, with Mercury retrograde in your house of mass transit and transportation, do adhere to the retro rules. Especially as the ruler of this house/sign in your chart is retro until the 31st. And don’t ignore the details in your desire to paint something bold with big brush strokes. Instead of getting something out the door, you could end up having to re-do it all again instead.
The Venus/Jupiter opposition on the 10th however could see you looking at a consolidation or positive win when it comes to your money, income, assets, a soul boosting validation or ending something on a rewarding and positive note. Do take care on this day as your generous nature could lead you to over-spend when it comes to buying for others. Have a budget and stick to it. This is the only trait you should curb or at least be mindful of this month. Other than that – you are full throttle and lit!
The new Moon in your 9th (12th) is the start of a new phase or journey you are about to undertake. That desire to do, have or experience gets a fuel injection. It’s about the experience itself or getting there as much as your destination. This also asks you to lighten the load in some way. It could be mentally, yes. But also look at the baggage you’re carrying. Does it serve you or aid you in where you want to get to? If the answer is no – you know what you need to do, Aries.
Hear the jingle but avoid the ding-dongs in the run up to Christmas. And keep your cool after it. Yes, ruler Mars in your 9th hands you the joie de vive and the energy to be at your most outgoing. And to get everything you need to do, done. But this also means you won’t have much patience with others who don’t share the holiday spirit with you. Or simply drag their heels when it comes to doing their part. Keep the holiday spirit alive and on track by dealing with any issues or expectations ahead of retro Mercury’s return to your 9th and it meeting ruler Mars on the 28th. Don’t allow resentments to simmer.
Traditional astrology tells us the upper part of your chart is now alight like a Christmas tree as the Sun and other planets are above the horizon in your chart. Especially when the Sun moves into your 10th on the 22nd. Ahead of the calendar change, you enter your yearly career and ambition peak. And with Pluto moving to an anaretic – final, degree of your 10th (20th), this will see you looking at what you have achieved and have yet to achieve for the coming year.
The Mercury retrograde lends itself to adjusting that course. Don’t forget – you are ‘on show’ for the coming month as this is your house of public image. You may be meeting the new year with some ambitions still under wraps as you refine them. Because of all these planets high in your chart, this is more about action that it is about feelings and family matters. However, the full Moon in your 4th (27th), pulls you back down into your emotional world and has you looking at what you need to do to meet a specific need. Either your own or a family members.
All Aries whether single or settled, end the year in a sensual and erotic frame of mind. For one thing, Jupiter heads direct in Taurus and your house of earthly pleasures on the final day of ‘23. What you need to understand is you are heading into the new year at your most magnetic and with a mindset that tells you that you can, do and have what you pour your energy into. Be choosy about this, Aries. And again, shed what no longer serves.
In a nutshell: Shine on and dazzle all the way through December, Aries. Hot stars give you that holiday glow. But look further ahead – time to set the goals you can crush in ‘24!
TAURUS
With ruler Venus in its ruling 7th in your chart (4th) right up until the end of the month, this could be a loved-up and romantic holiday season for Taurus. It may not revolve around what is said but what is done. Take it once Mercury retrogrades in your 9th from the 13th, that actions will speak louder than words. And you will be paying close attention to what is done as well as what is said, Taurus.
And both need to align. You won’t fall for Christmas cake crumbing any longer. As in the person who promises so much but only delivers a fraction if not at all. This month could see you calling them out if so. This is all in the spirit of giving – to yourself in the knowledge you deserve better. And of course your over-riding belief that promises are meant to be kept. Ensure you hold others to this standard.
It’s also not about what is spent but the thoughtfulness of behind what is given. You’ll appreciate that more than ever. What warms your heart is the fact someone has taken the time to seek out something special – and not its price ticket. Or has been paying close attention in the lead up to the season of giving to your interests or what you have been desiring. And you will express the same thoughtfulness in return to someone you care about.
Have you been naughty or nice? Or both?! It’s not just the mulled wine that may be spicy and hot. But you thanks to the Sun and also Mars in your 8th. Mars is the ancient co-ruler of this house. The double edged sword that desires or dispassionately cuts away what no longer serves you. Either way, this gets you what you want or paves the way for it, Taurus.
Because of Jupiter and Uranus in your 1st, December sees you at your most magnetic. Your desires answer you in outer form. Manifesting or drawn to you by the Law of Attraction. This will be evident on the 10th when Venus opposes Jupiter. And also the 21st when Venus opposes Uranus. This is going to be a real-world demonstration for you on the power contained within your focus, Taurus.
What you focus on crystallises over time. Like anything to do with Venus, the coin has two sides. The naughty and nice, the heads and tails, the yin and the yang. Do consciously hone that focus this month so you control your results. As in if you feel yourself drifting towards focussing on the negative, make a conscious effort to pull the focus onto the positive. Where your focus goes, manifestation follows.
The upshot of this can also be you attracting attention, recognition, rewards, praise, gifts and yes, love. The effort you have made has been noted. And the image you are projecting this month is impossible to ignore. Unlike other signs, your Venus transit is one least likely to lead you astray financially. Again, this is because what you give or are given is being measured against what you really value rather than that price ticket.
With Venus in your 7th until the end of the month and Jupiter direct again from the final day of the year, don’t just hone that attention on your outer relationships but on your relationship with yourself as well. Your all-powerful 1st means you can make beautiful changes around how you look, your appearance and despite the season being the one to be jolly, you can also begin to hone your fitness and lose weight if this happens to be one of your goals for the coming year. For your best chance at success begin anything connected to this at the time of the new Moon in your 8th on the 12th. Then once your ruler joins retro Mercury in here at the end of the month, you can refine that regimen and lock it in for the long term.
Think of yourself as phoenix like and rising above anything that weighs you down. Especially if you are discovering you are the centre of attention. The final weeks of Pluto in your 9th along with the Mercury retrograde enables you to find solutions or simply escape from what’s been holding you back.
Because Mercury re-enters your house of rebirth, something may literally revive or come alive again for you. Again, is this something you have been focussing on – even unconsciously. During its pre and post retroshadow phases as well as the retrograde itself, Mercury will make three trines to Jupiter in your 1st. Setting you up during this cycle for an opportunity. Just know it may take until January to really coalesce.
The Sun in your 9th has you looking very much ahead (22nd). You’ve been in a process of deciding who you are going to be for your future. And bringing that scintillating soul into being. The 25th hands you blissful and magical pleasure and the opportunity to spend the holidays surrounded by loved ones thanks to ruler Venus and Neptune. While the full Moon (27th) in your 3rd – the final full Moon of the year, has you discussing those plans for the coming year.
The path ahead is highlighted and clearly for you. Don’t lost sight of what you set out to do now or allow your intention to waver as the year draws to a close. Across the 27th – 28th feel the raw potential surge inside you. You know what needs to be done now to fully give birth to the new version of you. As Jupiter heads direct in your sign on the final day of ‘23, set yourself up to be extraordinary. The days of playing it safe now need to be over. The new version of you demands something more. Brave the resistance and push through it into the new year.
In a nutshell: Ruler Venus in your 7th continues your yearly partnership peak all the way to the end of the year, Taurus! Follow through when it comes to those desires. Focus your passion and project it out there. A new you – and a new era, is in the making!
GEMINI
You’re in your yearly love and partnership peak and this really gets off to a flying start from the 12th with the new Moon in your 7th. This is setting you up for your biggest cycle of attraction which begins in May once Jupiter reaches your sign. Do see your Jupiter in the Air Signs forecast for 2024 for more on this.
For this month, take it that the seeds are being planted for a new cycle of relatedness. And don’t be afraid to re-examine your needs in existing relationships either. Ruler Mercury enters your 8th of intimacy and change on the 1st – then reverses on the 13th. It will re-enter your 7th on the 23rd just prior to throwing the light on an existing issue (22nd). Past loves or that ex may feature. Ensure this is not fuelled by festive sentimentality and nothing more. Love the love you have and look to the love you want to attract. But you may want to hold off on actively searching for the latter until the new year.
This cycle says: take it easy to quote The Eagles. On yourself and on others. And stop the rush if that’s what’s been happening. You should also not be surprised at radio silence, glitches or ghosting during this Mercury retro. What else is new? Well, the usual retro rules especially when it comes to travel. Pack ’em along with your passport if going anywhere.
During its pre and post retroshadow as well as the retro itself, Mercury will make not one but three trines to Jupiter in your 12th. This is a powerful point in your chart right now. One which acts as a crucible of change and realisation. The first occurs on the 8th, the second the 18th. You will have to wait for the third and final one until January when Mercury heads direct again. But what this brings you is a growing desire to step free of anything from your past holding you back.
One relationship dynamic may be front and centre of this process around mid-month when Venus still in your 6th opposes Jupiter (10th). Just two days before the new Moon in your 7th and three before Mercury slams on the brakes. See this as an important pause point when it comes to a union or what you want from one. You’ve also got retrograde Vesta re-entering your sign on the 21st. This asks you just whose rules a relationship is being run by? This isn’t about one personal making unilateral decisions for both of you. What you seek is equality. Ensure you have this now. And if you feel you are shouldering most of the work in a given area within your relationship, it may be time to review this during the retro cycle.
Ahead of retrograde full fat do get any projects out of the way or bring them to a point where you can leave them for the time being. You know this is simply smart retro planning.
Pluto is now moving to a final degree of its ruling 8th in your chart before entering your 9th of expansion and freedom next month (20th). Two days later the Sun arrives in here (22nd). This is about preparing to move ahead for one of the most important stages of your life. A year where the combination of Pluto in your 9th and Jupiter in your 1st brings about total and transformative freedom and release.
With your ruler backwards, you will enter a key phase of decision making as you head towards 2024. Again, take it easy, Gemini. Especially around the 28th when Mercury meets Mars in your 7th. This may test your patience. Don’t rush and especially, allow plenty of time to get to your destination on this day if travelling.
You’re now in a position where you can break through resistance, meet challenges head-on and above all, direct your energy in inventive ways which allow you to work more effectively with what you have. The full Moon in your 2nd (27th) has you focussed on your existing resources. And also release anything that doesn’t support you, align with your value system or live up to your needs for the future. You see change as not only necessary but welcome it with open arms. This is also the best full Moon of the year under which to review your financial goals for the coming one.
Love is the change you’re looking for as Venus sashays into its ruling 7th on the 29th. This extends your yearly love peak and while it doesn’t negate that Mercury retrograde, it can dilute the madness. Jupiter, which rules Sagittarius, also heads direct on the final day of the year in your 12th. Look ahead with the surety that anything around you that remains unresolved or complicated will sort itself out by the end of January. Confusion is replaced by clarity. And that includes indecision too (yours or the other party’s).
Look back at what you have achieved over the past 12 months. Who made it happen? You did! Love and money feature – two sides of the same coin, as you move into the new year. Pause, perfect and take it easy. Solutions, opportunities and the ability to release could just happen organically. That retrocycle dissolves any inability to let go. Easy does it into ‘24, Gemini!
In a nutshell: Your ruler Mercury may head backwards this month but Venus will extend your yearly love and partnership peak on into the new year. A new Moon in your 7th marks an important new beginning between you and someone else.
CANCER
Is someone saying something then not following through? Or forgetting about it entirely? If this is simply a one-off, then do hold on to your cool and compassion, Cancer. However, fuses may be short to say the least by the third week of the month due to Pluto anaretic in your 7th (20th) and Mercury retrograde in your 7th from the 13th. But do look at whether or not this is part of a pattern if this does occur. And also if you have been making excuses for them.
Don’t worry. This doesn’t mean the festive spirit is absent this December. You have wonderful highlights and holiday stars shining bright in your chart. The #1 being Venus in your 5th from the 4th and the Sun’s arrival in your 7th on Solstice Day (22nd). Time to get in the spirit of ho-ho-ho.
Do take care and remind yourself of the retro rules. I’m going to touch on the Mercury retrograde first up as while it begins its retrograde in your 7th, it returns to its ruling 6th on the 23rd. Upping its capacity to deliver mayhem and misunderstandings. Another reason to count to 10 if someone drops the ball and it is a one-off. Yes, double check everything and have a back-up plan, Cancer. Confusion and chaos aren’t necessarily a given over Christmas. And what keeps them at bay is simply being prepared.
Now for the sparkle, the tinsel and the lights! The warmth ignites within you and spreads out to touch all those you come into contact with. Yes, the solstice brings the start of your yearly love, attraction and also social peak. Boosted this year by Venus’s trine to Saturn in your 9th and not one, but three trines between Mercury and Jupiter in your 11th. You get two this month (8th and 18th) with one to follow in the new year. This energy puts you in the holiday spirit. And the way you will express this is to be more out-going, spontaneous and self-expressive than usual. In fact, if someone doesn’t give you that follow through, you’re unlikely to dwell on it for long.
Because you are in a pro-active frame of mind, everything just flows your way. There’s also a can-do, let’s make it happen consciousness about you when it comes to work and anything you need to complete before you party and play. Mars is your go-to planet when it comes to career and getting things done. This is because it rules Aries and your 10th house. This month sees it in your 6th of daily duties, routine and those pesky tasks none of us can escape! Yes, its one more reason why if someone doesn’t do their part you may get snarky. However, what it does hand you is the ability to crush outstanding tasks and clear the halls for fa-la-la-la-la – guilt free.
Look to adjustments and also how you want to work and feel in the upcoming year with the new Moon in your 6th. Because Mercury is retrograde and rules this house, this is more about the planning and preparation when it comes to that day job or your studies. However, this new Moon blesses any initiatives which allow you to take care of business, enhance your wellbeing and above all, come up with a practical plan for what you want to achieve.
The fires of delight are ablaze as the Sun lands in your 7th. Wishes and dreams feature due to the all-powerful influence of the planets in your 11th. As well as your social scene. Pluto exiting your 7th next month is about to leave you with far more clarity and emotional knowing when it comes to what you need from love – and other long term connections, than you had when you began this cycle.
Holiday stars light your way! You have a sense that nothing is stuck or stagnant – even if you are single, as we had towards the close of the year. However, the fact you are radiating such openness makes you a magnet for others seeking someone. Do watch out for anyone from overseas or who you encounter who shares your beliefs and/or interests. Settleds feel the love and ‘as one’ when an empathic angle forms on the 25th between Venus and Neptune on the 25th. You are infused with the spirit of the season.
Be prepared in the countdown to 2024 to think about what areas you can stretch yourself into. And explore outside your usual orbit. This can be your career, your social life, your ideas and yes, in your search for a significant other if that is your goal. Remember, Jupiter remains in your 11th right up until May. In a position of wish fulfilment. But you have to be prepared to enter what may initially seem like unknown territory to active it. Do take some time especially with the final full Moon of the year in your 1st, to look at where or what this could be. Something is calling you now, Cancer. And you will be ready to answer and explore by the end of January.
Jupiter moves forward on the final day of the old year. While Venus lands in your 6th on the 29th. Your faith in your abilities is restored or reawakened. You gather your smarts and your savvy and prepare to head out into a bolder experience. Part of that wish fulfilment process is going to involve you being discerning about who or what you take on board. Or invest your time and love in. Watch for what begins to manifest this month. It’s both a gift and a sign which points the way ahead.
In a nutshell: The power of sheer joy, fun and attraction is yours to play with right up until the end of the year. Plus you enter your yearly partnership peak on the 22nd. The holiday spirit moves you towards the pleasure zone this December!
LEO
Right up until the 22nd, your ruler the Sun puts you in the spotlight in its ruling 5th in your chart. What lies ahead for ‘24, Leo? Goals and wishes turned into reality. Are you ready? December is your beta-test period where you can try on anything from that dream to superstardom. It’s a dress rehearsal. Which in many respects can sometimes be better than opening night as you can take your time with the costume changes. And perfect your role as you go!
Time to act like the superstar you are. No matter where you are or what dramas others are creating around you. The fly in the mince pie this month could turn out to be Mercury heading retrograde in your work sector from the 13th. Somehow others may be trying to make Much Ado About Nothing in the countdown to the holidays. Do watch the 17th when someone may simply be trying to get attention by trying a drama on for size. And bigging up their role in the process. Keep your cool and allow your intuition to see past the obvious.
December sees you wanting to make your home a place to hold your heart. And there’s also a desire to recapture the child-like wonder of the holidays you used to experience. If you now have children of your own or they form part of your extended family, you’ll go out of your way to make this time as magical as you can for them. You know, sometimes we engage in this to re-parent ourselves or heal our inner child. And there’s nothing wrong with that, Leo. Indulge yourself and the youthful, hopeful spirit that still lives within you. Make it a time for the young and the young at heart.
Despite Mercury backwards in a ruling house, you are awakened to so much potential and possibilities this month. It’s not just finding yourself centre stage or at the nexus of attention and attraction. Beginning with the new Moon in your 5th on the 12th. This draws to the surface a love or an unspoken desire of yours. And also shows you the way ahead to pursue it. And yes, you can indulge yourself (within reason) too.
Your creativity or desire to shine needs to find its expression on the 28th when retro Mercury encounters Mars in your 5th. If you feel stunted, shut down or overlooked in some way, this could result in blow-ups. If that lover makes you feel you are an understudy and not the lead in their life, you are unlikely to take this well. However, this can be a day where you decide to promote yourself or showcase yourself in a more determined and show-stopping way. And no longer take any notice of the critics out there. Unleash your fire and if anyone can’t stand the heat – that’s not your problem.
Party season is in full swing until the 22nd. And we know nobody does this better, Leo. You’re at your most magnetic and also your most giving. Pursue what you love to do as when you do, you simply shine all the brighter. You are going to get an extra long pleasure cycle this year due to Venus entering this house on the 29th. Extending your ability to plunge headlong into hedonism. And to attract who or what you need.
You do need to watch your finances with Mercury back and forth. But past efforts could bring you those much anticipated rewards. Mercury will make not one but three trines to Jupiter in your 10th. The first two on the 8th and 18th. The third will occur next month when both Mercury and Jupiter are direct once again. You also have a superb alignment on the 27th – the day of the full Moon in your 12th, when your ruler the Sun aligns to Jupiter. There’s a feeling of satisfaction, sharing and also that your needs as well as your wants are being met. Or that you are able to meet those of the people you care about. These dates can hand you that emotionally rich feeling. With actual material benefits and bonuses for others.
The 8th and 18th are therefore two of the best days to get that holiday shopping done. Do attempt to finalise those purchases by the 23rd when Mercury returns to your 5th. And please set a budget and don’t exceed it.
With Mercury retrograde and back in your 5th and Jupiter retrograde in your 10th until the 31st, you do need to apply those retro rules to travel. Your 5th is your house of holidays and Mercury can bring up anything and everything from strikes to outages, storms to cancellations and breakdowns. Do double check and confirm everything before departure.
Clarity is your gift as well as you being on the receiving end of love, attention and pleasure. The Sun in your 6th hands you refinement of plans and a certainty around what you see yourself doing in the new year. The 25th brings a point of illumination thanks to an alignment between Venus in your 4th and Neptune in your 8th. Suddenly you see that changing something isn’t difficult after all. And the answer or what you need to make this happen is in your hands.
You may not wield this power or set it in motion until the new year however. For now, you’re quite content to be in the moment. Satisfaction comes from knowing you can when you are ready. The ultimate gift in itself. And the full Moon in your 12th (27th) emphasises this. This occurs the same day as the Sun’s trine to Jupiter. Clearly pointing the way ahead for you.
You gather your resources, prepare to make your best impression on someone and now leap frog over pitfalls that have tripped you up in the past. If there is anything remaining that is holding you back, you will consciously release it. Especially around the 28th when Mercury and Mars fuse in your 5th. Despite the passion which fuels, you, you’re all business now. And that business is making the most of all you have and who you are.
2024 sees Pluto re-enter your 7th. It moves to a final degree of your 6th on the 20th. This can bring final and sweeping changes to your work, studies, routine or wellbeing in the next month. You’re entering the new year very much aware of how you come across to others. Be it in person or via that app. But when it comes to the impression they make on you – you are looking below the surface. Sure, someone can impress with their designer labels or their track record. But you need to know this is backed up by the integrity that only inner values bring. So that lover can’t seduce on looks alone, Leo. And you may sparkle, but there’s so much more to you than that. However, stars are meant to shine and ensure you’re the brightest this December.
In a nutshell: Ruler the Sun remains in your attraction zone until the 22nd. But Venus’s arrival in here extends your season of joy until 2024. You’re being set up for a cycle of transformative relationships dynamics and wish fulfilments, Leo!
VIRGO
Ghosting and radio silence may follow that flirtation that looked to be oh-so-promising once ruler Mercury slams on the brakes in your 5th (13th). It was being helped along by the angles between it and Venus in your communication zone. Now you’re left with static and that WTF? void.
You should know better than to worry, Virgo. The 8th offers you a superb opportunity in any case as Mercury trines Jupiter in its ruling 9th. Offers and solutions are to hand now. Do take advantage of them and you could be looking at ending the year on a high note despite the upcoming retro-cycle.
Mercury will make not one but three trines to the planet of expansion and opportunity between now and the end of January. The first two occur this month with the second when Mercury is retrograde on the 18th. Second chances and opportunities abound. Re-gifting occurs around something you wanted or were waiting on. And yes, if you have been worrying about what that radio silence portends, communication could be restored.
I do have to point out these dates may offer a temporary glimmer of sanity within the usual Mercury madness. Mercury re-enters your 4th on the 23rd. Watch if travelling home or to see family now. Anything to do with property matters should be placed on hold until the new year. This despite the new Moon in here on the 12th. You may have changes, repairs and upgrades in mind. Especially as you also have Mars adding a zest for moving experiences in here. But being a retro-pro, you know this cycle is about taking it slow. By all means plan and also purge your environment of anything you no longer need. A word of warning however – you might want to avoid spending too long with family members who trigger you. This applies whether you are visiting them or them you. Do watch the 28th as this is when issues can surface and tempers get frayed.
Neptune direct in your 7th from the 6th cuts through questions and confusion and hands you answers and clarity around partnerships. This enables you to make the best decisions when it comes to the work you may need to do to bring a relationship back into harmony. Or else to let it go. If you are single however, don’t be in too much of a hurry even if you are one of the lucky ones where communication is consistent. Be willing to look past the surface attraction to what you share in terms of your values and future goals. And how they meet your needs emotionally. And you theirs.
Love springs from communication this month thanks to Venus in your 3rd. Keep that conversation with another flowing. Or ask for it. Watch who or what is drawn to you, a door opening, an offer, important news or a message on the 10th as Venus opposes Jupiter in its ruling 9th. What you share or send out, or that idea receives a bigger and more positive response than you imagined it would.
We’re heading for your yearly romance and pleasure peak once the Sun lands in your 5th (22nd). You should be entering this cycle feeling very differently about love, your creativity and children than you have done in previous years. Mere flashes in the pan, lukewarm attractions, blowing hot and cold – it’s not that you don’t know that relationships take work. It’s just that you recognise those which warrant it. Awareness of this floods in on the 5th when Venus trines Saturn also in your 7th.
Yes, you are the sign which strives for perfection, Virgo. But the upcoming retro cycle and also Venus’s arrival in your 3rd (29th), will show you whether or not the person is flawed but perfect for you. Or if you (or even they), are holding on to unattainable standards of perfection to keep yourself safe from real love? Yes, that can happen. Get ready if so to tear off the blinkers. And make yourself vulnerable and available to the real thing once the Sun lands in your 5th.
Blissful, loved-up Christmas stars shine on you on the 25th thanks to the trine between Venus and Neptune in your 7th. You feel close and connected to those you are with and even to where you are. Don’t dilute the vibe by being afraid to ask for help from others if you need it. Remember – that vibe you feel is being felt by those you are with who want to show the spirit of the season by helping in whatever way they can.
If home and family are starting to feel a little confining, then use the full Moon on the 27th to catch up with friends. You don’t have to wait until New Year’s Eve to celebrate. It’s time to look ahead to what 2024 may have in store for you. To think about your goals. If travelling on this day, do check the news as well as the weather forecast. This Moon is best for gatherings close to home. Or even at yours.
Jupiter ends its retrograde on the 31st in its ruling 9th. You will have to wait until Mercury moves ahead to really feel any remaining barriers to progress dissolve however. In the interim, be emboldened to complete emotional healing and release. And to continue to declutter or detox your life. Where you’re heading in ‘24 – you don’t need to be carrying any excess baggage.
In a nutshell: Ruler Mercury retrograde tells you the way to fully enjoy the gifts of the holiday season is to slow down. Taking time for you may be the best gift you can give to yourself. And clarity around love emerges.
LIBRA
Ruler Venus moves into its ruling 2nd and your money house from the 4th. Both your asset houses are highlighted this December as Venus will oppose both Jupiter (10th) and Uranus (21st). Plus you are set to consolidate something supportive and sustaining during the second week of December thanks to Mercury’s trine to Jupiter (8th).
There are astrologers out there who will try to sell you a doom and gloom forecast over money matters this December. This is due to the upcoming Mercury retro which begins in your 4th of home and lifestyle on the 13th. Mercury reverses back into its ruling 3rd from the 23rd – your house of commerce and communication. I would say don’t buy into financial stress peddled by the doom-merchants. This is only likely to happen if you over-spend. Provided you keep within your budget, you have that Venus protection and the potential to increase what you have at your disposal.
Mercury will make not one but three trines to Jupiter. Three trines the charm. The first two occur this month with the 2nd on the 18th. The third and final one takes place next month when both planets are again direct. You will be very focussed on increasing your worth or a specific financial goal as we head towards the new year. And you will also experience the effects of that focus first hand as that precision concentration brings you the results you are after. Just keep in mind during the Mercury retrograde that intention and focussed energy make up 90% of our ability to bring about the outcome we want.
Naturally, with Mercury back in its ruling house – and that house being one that rules mass and long distance transport and travel as well as the mass media and big business, you do now need to stick to the retro rules. Which yes, dear Libra, for you include steering clear of sale bargains and internet click-bait. Again, if you do you will enter 2024 feeling more in charge of your financial destiny. And feeling you simply have more to work with.
And yes, you should double and triple check all routes, schedules, the weather before departing anywhere. And still factor in delays, cancellations, outages, breakdowns and strikes. Do have a back-up plan and don’t leave home without at least one.
Arguments or feel torn over where you are spending the holidays or with whom? You may be called upon to make a decision or tough choice before the festive season even gets into full swing around the 3rd. Don’t be afraid to say no or draw the line. Especially if emotional blackmail or manipulation is involved. That trip you take this December shouldn’t be a guilt one. If you give in you will regret it by the big day when resentments can come to the boil along with the Brussels sprouts.
Expect a key matter to go back and forth for a while during the retrograde and to finally be resolved in your favour with the final Mercury/Jupiter trine. December also shows you that what you are currently seeking – anything from that perfect gift to that new love, can probably be found close to home. Mercury rules your neighbourhood as well as siblings, cousins and where you go and what you do every day. Of course it also rules the internet, writing, teaching, publishing and sharing. Ahead of you could be a change in what you do or you feel you have arrived at a crossroads. Do wait out the Mercury retrograde (including its retroshadow), before committing to that new direction.
This month’s new Moon is in Mercury’s ruling 3rd (12th). And comes two days after Venus makes a determined and pivotal alignment to Jupiter. Your 8th house is all-powerful right now. Your house of change and rebirth. Along with the new Moon it brings you an important shift or change in your circumstances or even just your energy. Venus only wants the best for you. And how it is engaging in the process right now is to bring about something defined and game-changing. This could come in the form of news, an offer, a solution or opportunity. It may involve you and another. It leads to a new phase to come when it comes to your money, a release or an intimate relationship. Above all, its transformative. Be willing to allow yourself or a key area to be re-made in a fresh form.
How you love and how love comes back to you will continue to determine the longevity and relevance of any union as 2024 approaches. You need to get back equal to what you give. This is going to become intensely important to you when Pluto reaches your 5th next month. It moves to a final anaretic degree of your 4th (20th) just prior to the Sun’s arrival in here (22nd). Expect to finalise any home, family or property matters in the next few weeks.
You also need to let go of work and career matters – at least for now. Don’t let the outer world intrude on sacred family time and what may now be a need to retreat and recharge. If your work/life balance is out-of-kilter, if you have been running on empty for too long, you’ll quickly discover you’ve no other option but to slow down.
The 25th asks you focus on gifting yourself time, tenderness and wellbeing as Venus trines Neptune in your 6th. And keep those intrusions at bay on the day of the full Moon in your 10th if you possibly can. This is one of the best days of the month for contentment and also family matters. Some things need to be protected and remain sacred. Ensure if you have set this time aside for family or just to unwind, that it remains so. And don’t be afraid to say no if the demands of others threaten this. This may call on you to put in some boundaries. Perhaps even with your own desire to do too much or try to be all things to all people.
Venus arrives in your 3rd on the 29th awakening you to fresh ideas. Again, look to finding what you need or inspiration right where you are. Flirting? Don’t be surprised if it turns erotic quite quickly. But beware the Mercury retrograde. Are they serious or just looking for a hook-up? Settleds however may be lighting the fire in the bedroom. Another place to utilise those ideas, Libra.
Jupiter direct (31st) and Venus in your 3rd put you in the mood to explore something new. Be this in your work, a relationship or yes, travel. Just remember, nothing may be decided until January. One thing you’re not buying into this December however is the out-dated angst predictions around your cash. Chime with the trines all the way to ‘24.
In a nutshell: Something goes back and forth from now until January. And if anything is undecided, it will be resolved in your favour. Ruler Venus wants you to experience all the pleasures of the festive season. Indulge but stick to that budget, Libra.
SCORPIO
Venus lands in your sign from the 4th and in the spirit of the season of giving, you should include yourself on that list, Scorpio. Venus wants to adorn you this December. To see you glow from within. And for this to translate into a seasonal light that everyone can warm to. So, when out shopping for gifts, you may find yourself being unusually generous towards yourself for once. Something perfect entices you to make a splurge or be your own Secret Santa. And know what?! The real gift is in other’s reactions as they show how much they love it!
Reignite the sparkle as Venus in your sign makes you feel your birthday season hasn’t ended. You are looking ahead now to ‘24 and probably one of the most important cycles you’ll experience especially around home, family, lifestyle and lifepath due to ruler Pluto’s big move into your 4th. This month sees Pluto packed and ready as it moves to a final ‘anaretic’ degree of Capricorn and your 3rd. If you have something to say or do, now is the time. Words need to be backed by action. And don’t leave anything undone.
Mercury joins Pluto in its ruling 3rd from the very start of December. We end the year in retrograde weather as it will reverse on the 13th and land back in Sagittarius and your 2nd on the 23rd. With your other ruler Mars also in here (the two form a conjunction on the 28th), expect a continued focus on your finances to take you on into 2024. You might want to steer clear of impulse buys at the sales on that date! With Mercury retrograde technology, cars, white goods etc. are not good buys.
And yes, all the other Mercury retrograde rules apply. Especially in Sagittarius – sign of mass transport and airlines. Whose ruler Jupiter remains retrograde in your 7th until the final day of the year. This could increase the capacity for travel chaos we expect from this kind of cycle. So, if you are travelling – whether domestic or internationally, especially before the year ends, do keep the retro rules in mind.
End of year bonus? Well, the promise is there for many of you. And this is thanks to both Mercury and Jupiter which will make not one but three trines to each other between now and the end of January. The first two occur this month – the first on the 8th and second when Mercury is backwards on the 18th. The third will happen next month when Mercury is direct once more. These are combined with a stunning trine between Venus and Saturn in your 5th and a Venus/Jupiter opposition on the 10th.
Because Venus is now in direct motion and moving quickly, this translates into end-of-year effortlessness. With good things heading your way both in business and in your personal life. Your 7th house contains both Jupiter and Uranus. Both planets are concerned with your freedom. Uranus from what prevents your evolution. Jupiter frees by creating opportunity and expansion. So, expect surprising, unexpected, unpredictable but positively electrifying encounters, benefits, bonuses and solutions to come your way. Or restrictions get lifted in a way you could never have predicted which clear your path for something better to arrive. Many of you could be ending the year on a high note.
This month’s new Moon in your 2nd (12th) could be tied to one or some of the above themes as you ready yourself to receive. In this house its not just about your money but about deservedness. Working that self-worth. Your expectations grow with the confidence Mars also in here hands you. No, you don’t expect what you want to be just handed to you gift-wrapped. You know you have to put in the effort to make it. But Mars hands you the impulsion – and the can-do. It also ensures you discard anything that doesn’t support your values. Or sees you coming up with a plan to do exactly that during the Mercury retrocycle. This new Moon bookmarks an important new dynamic for you where you are in search of financial freedom and independence. Just remember – there are no ‘Get rich quick’ fixes. You make and bake that bread, Scorpio!
The Sun in your 3rd brings your annual emphasis on siblings, cousins, neighbours, ideas, business and anything internet-based. From that dating app to your Tiktok. With Mercury in reverse the ‘re’ words need to be adhered to. And also you do need to think before speaking especially around the 28th. Revise, re-do, reconnect, revisit, realign, rewrite, restore, reaffirm. Go back to that project or plan. Look to your social media feed or website – could they do with a re-brand? Update that CV if a new job is one of your new year’s goals. But try to hold off actually applying unless the deadline prohibits this.
The 25th brings a divine trine between Venus and Neptune in your 5th. The holiday itself for you may take on a dreamy, White Christmas vibe no matter the weather or where you find yourself. There’s a lovely feeling of connection and oneness surrounding you.
You may be feeling a little claustrophobic or confined by the time the full Moon lights up your 9th house (27th). You’re craving more space or just time to collect your thoughts. Even if you are surrounded by family or loved ones, you may feel the need to escape just for a while. Take a walk, be in the outdoors. And use this time to align to where you want to get to in ‘24. Big picture thinking floods in for you. Focus on a goal – the bigger the better. Your emotions are tugging you in a certain direction. Ask yourself why? If travelling however, do allow extra time to get where you are going.
Venus moves into its ruling 2nd in your chart (29th), placing the emphasis very much on your income and the kind of love you can bank on as the year ends. Take this energy and channel it into a creative venture, side hustle or discovering a new way to market your skillset. Again, with Mercury still retro in here, resist the urge to splurge. This is about realigning your emotional connection to your money. And also all that you are. Venus’s journey through your sign has meant it has opposed Jupiter and Uranus in your 7th. Look to what this month draws to you as this reflects the current value you put on your own stock. It should continue to rise as we head into ‘24.
In a nutshell: Ruler Pluto prepares to exit your 3rd and enter your 4th. You’re looking ahead to what you want to establish for your future. Putting down roots may take priority. Venus’s arrival in your sign offers attraction, pleasure and celebration.
SAGITTARIUS
You’re benefiting from well – extra benefits flowing your way for the remainder of your birthday season, Sag. And yes, this takes you on into ‘24 thanks to the Sun in your 2nd from the solstice (22nd).
Ruler Jupiter remains retrograde in your 6th of everyday work and wonders right up until the final day of the year. Plus – you have Mercury which leaves your sign on the 1st, retrograde in your 2nd from the 13th. However – and here’s the hidden benefits secret, Mercury will trine your ruler not once (8th) but three times. The second on the 18th and a third and final trine next month when both planets are direct. Not only that, the Sun trines Jupiter on the 27th capping off the year for you with something soul or even asset boosting.
Things may go back and forth but then you emerge victorious with a better result than you could have possibly hoped for. Or something that has been held up is released with a ka-ka-ching! However, with both your ruler and Mercury retrograde – those retrograde rules must be adhered to especially when it comes to travel. Even the short distance kind as in home for the holidays, Sag. Let alone the bigger jet-setting variety. Any and all possible retro snafus can occur. As in breakdowns, strikes, closures, outages, cancellations and yes – the weather. Do have more than one alternative route or option in mind just in case. And check and re-check before departure.
But let’s talk new beginnings and the big Sag 2.0 reboot which is happening while the Sun remains in your sign. Along with a new Moon which marks the astrological start of your fresh cycle on the 12th. This is the moment for your relaunch. Do not be your old self. But at the same time – don’t delete what’s working. Or reject reclaiming facets of you that you let go of – but maybe shouldn’t have.
Export or upload that new you. On line or off it. Within your circle or even all around the world, Sag! Showcase those updates or even reclaimed elements you let go of. They can all be fused now to create a more integral and authentic version of you.
Slow, slow, quick quick, slow! For fans of Strictly – that’s the quickstep and also how projects will end up feeling. Slow then a rush then slow again. The new Moon marks the point where you can expect the spotlight turned on you. Ensure you are ready for your close-up. Are you drawn to an outfit or ‘do’ that is very different to what you would normally choose? Indulge yourself if so as this is the new you making itself known. You literally can find yourself the recipient of attention, adulation or even in some cases, fame for what you do. If you want to be better known and recognised, now is the time to take the steps to showcase yourself.
Your face, name, image, brand, reputation deserves the very best packaging and visual message now. It’s both your calling card and your magnet to attract what you want. Don’t forget – next year ruler Jupiter enters your 7th house of partnerships and lasting love. This is your readiness phase. See yourself as a perfect product ready to be launched. Design, refine and then – unleash this new you. The world or your audience is waiting.
Re-emphasise your worth and re-state those values once the Sun leaves your sign and marks the Winter solstice in the northern hemisphere and the start of summer in the southern. Along with the Me 2.0 reboot, you will begin this process from the 10th which delivers a key alignment between Venus in your 12th and Jupiter in your 6th.
This touches on your work, your wellbeing, studies, pets and those habits. But also ups the ante on the choices you may be dragging your heels over. You now see that delaying does you no good. And that acting on them is in fact, the ultimate gift you can give yourself. Again, past revivals can occur now. As you realise you should not have neglected or let go of something that was a key part of who you are. And you re-instate that with confidence. Others could see rewards come from work undertaken in the past. Or even an avenue that was closed off re-open as someone from your past seeks you out with a fresh offer.
You are now fully aware that changes – whether to your appearance or your values, are not only inevitable but welcome. This month also sees Pluto in your 2nd move back to its final anaretic degree in your money zone where it is at its most game-changing and transformationally powerful (20th). This is not the time to speculate but to reassess how you use what you already have.
The 25th brings us two holiday stars aligned in the sky as a beautiful trine occurs between the planet of earthly love (Venus) and higher love (Neptune). Embrace the spirit of peace, creativity and oneness with all creation. And those who you share this time with.
This month’s Full Cold Moon in your 8th (27th) is all about releasing something. A deep let go which if you fully engage with it, opens up room for something better to take its place. This is the final full Moon of 2023. And it asks you to fearlessly confront what has to change or simply shed. This can be anything from a thought or idea you cling to, to taking on too much or even standing in your own way to allowing more to come in. Whatever it is, this Moon is when you transform your attitude towards it. And turns out that is all you needed to do for the change to occur, Sag.
As 2024 rushes towards you, the day to set something new in motion, to affirm your intentions for the coming year is the hot zone See yourself as a catalyst for change. A being who is in control of the direction their destiny takes from this point onwards. Have a clear idea in your mind both of who you want to be, and where you want to get to as Mercury and Mars meet in your sign on the 28th. Seize not just the day but the energy of the year ahead. Don’t wait for the calendar to change. Go with the vibe that is urging you to set something in motion.
And make this something you love and embrace whole-heartedly with Venus now in your sign (29th). You may literally be on the move (remember those retro rules if so!) as travel is your great love. News arrives ahead of January which sends you hurtling down a new path. Or you commit to exploring one with all the confidence your freedom loving soul hands you. Start your engines. The new that matches the new you has arrived.
In a nutshell: Slow is the new fast as Mercury retro returns to your sign and ruler Jupiter ends its retrograde on the final day of ‘23. The year ahead promises powerful inroads into business, communication and anything internet based. And you can look forward to the best cycle for love in 12 years!
CAPRICORN
The festive spirit needs clear lines of communication to flow this December. Do be direct and don’t promise more than you can deliver. If you say you are going to do something, do follow through. This is a time when your actions need to pair perfectly with your words. And leave others in no doubt that you mean what you say.
Don’t be afraid to repeat yourself if necessary. Ensure that others do understand where you’re coming from whether you are talking about work or a matter closer to home. Mercury slamming on the brakes in your sign on the 13th tells you that misunderstandings can and will occur. Ensure you’ve not lost anything in translation either by asking for clarification.
If there’s a secret in that closet, once Mercury returns to your 12th from the 23rd, there’s no keeping that door shut. This can be a sentimental time and Mercury retrograde in our 12th can have us revisiting the past. Literally as we can be returning home for the holidays. Or we are visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past in the form of memories. If so, expect to review the memories and reframe them in a new light. And if you hear a confession from anyone – do keep this confidential. And watch what stumbles out of the vault on the 28th when Mercury and Mars collide in your 12th. That door is not staying shut.
It’s a wonderful month for your social life, encounters, parties and gatherings thanks to Venus in your 11th right up until the end of the month. Look to the 5th when Venus trines ruler Saturn in your 3rd. Accept any invites which come your way on this date. You’ll benefit from older, experienced, wordly friendships now. This is also an excellent aspect to make your best impression at that office party.
The new Moon in your 12th (12th) however may put you back into an introspective mood. Refer to what I said earlier about the ghosts of Christmas past. This is an important pause point ahead of your fresh cycle. Look to what your intuition is telling you about your physical, emotional and soul health. You may want to take a time out from that social scene just for now. Especially if you have been burning the candle at both ends. Again, old memories may surface, past hurts feel like only yesterday. If so, be kind and unwind. Try not to self-medicate or soothe however. Allow yourself to feel what you feel. Because this is how we heal and release.
Answers come to you in dreams, in strange but perfect synchronicities, in signs and spooky coincidences – which are not coincidences at all. Something you have imagined might be impossible is suddenly not that at all. Prepare for enlightenment, Capricorn.
Lighter aspects support this. You are also one of the lucky signs who are set to benefit the most from the three trines Mercury will make to Jupiter in your 5th. The first occurs n the 8th, the second once Mercury has gone backwards on the 18th. And the third and final one will be next month when Mercury returns to your sign. Your 5th is electrified and all-powerful. The surprising, the twist and the unexpected rules around romance, children, gifts, creativity, hobbies and what gives you pleasure. However, do avoid anything that comes under the category of ‘It’s complicated’. It goes against the flow. And what’s more may get more complicated as time goes by.
A special year begins for you with the solstice and the Sun’s arrival in your 1st on the 22nd. You are about to see Pluto exit your sign for good. It has one more short re-visit to make later next year. And it will move to the final degree of your 1st (29o) on the 20th. This will be especially powerful and transformative for any of you with ‘anaretic’ – ie planets or other Cappy aspects at 29 degrees of your sign. If you are uncertain, please speak to one of our astrologers.
You are not the same person you were back in 2008 when your Pluto cycle first began. Look back and celebrate how far you have come dancing in the forge of transformation. Your relationships may have shifted and deepened along with this. Or your changing needs sent you looking for something that aligned with who you have become. Expect the same process to now take place with your money, income, possessions and self-worth. And a total re-working of your value system.
The Sun’s arrival brings you one of your yearly pleasure peaks. This one is focussed on the wonderful outer package you show to the world. Yes, a certain amount of indulgence is expected. As is a relaunch if you want to change your appearance. This goes along with the inner changes Pluto has wrought. The outer you must reflect this now. What you draw to you is a direct reflection of your appearance and how you feel. Yes, image matters now.
Contentment rules and heart and soul experiences are promise by the Star of Christmas Present on the 25th as Venus and Neptune align. This feeling carries on to the 27th when the Sun and Jupiter trine. And you crave more connection with the full Moon in your 7th. This is a fabulous day for an early new years celebration, romance or indulging in the good things of life. But don’t let this yearning to connect lead you astray and see you rushing head and heart first into cuffing season. Remember that Mercury retrograde! Take things slowly.
Venus arrives in your 12th on the 29th. Positively embrace the best aspects of the past now. You are on the cusp of a big transition and elements of your past in some way will help you make sense of this. And provide you with the guidance you need to move ahead. Is there a part of your past self you let go of but now need to reclaim? Remember, Pluto is the planet of rebirth. Need more? Meditate on the card of the 6 of Cups in the Tarot. Rewrite the past or repurpose it. And regain that lost treasure from it.
In a nutshell: Happy birthday, Capricorn! There’s treasure to be unearthed from your past. But don’t allow sentimentality to keep you stuck there. Ahead, 2024 brings a new and powerful reboot of your cash and self-worth as Pluto finally exits your sign.
AQUARIUS
Party on, Aquarius. Or should I say power party on? There’s more happening with your social life than meets the eye this December. Who you meet, encounter, interact with or dare I even suggest it – kiss under that mistletoe, has a bigger role to play in your future than you could possibly imagine.
Back in the ‘90’s, Mike Myers and Dana Carvey (both Geminis), coined ‘Party on’ in the ultimate Aquarian/Uranus movie ‘Wayne’s World’. Both Wayne (Myers) and Garth (Carvey) are unafraid to be totally authentic (Aquarius) hosting their public cable program ‘Wayne’s World’ – (Uranus rules technology and especially TV as the glyph for it looks like it has an old fashioned TV antenna on the top).
We can say this was a precursor of today’s YouTube channels – where Wayne and Garth would undoubtedly be broadcasting today. In the films, both succeed because they are themselves. And being authentic is what draws the people and opportunities we need to manifest those goals. So, the message of December for you Aquarius, is to party on being yourself and in doing so, set that future in motion. Especially while the Sun remains in your 11th house right up until the 22nd. But the good news is the party continues for you into ‘24 thanks to Venus’s arrival in here on the 29th.
Yes, this is the house in your chart which resonates most closely with your unique soul. An idea or subject can have you in its grip now. You want to passionately pursue it. Friends, groups, clubs, associations and networks feature. Anything from Dungeons & Dragons to that network of entrepreneurs. Seek out those with whom you share something in common.
The new Moon here (12th) comes packed with possibilities. For meeting new people, joining in and with Venus on its way, for once romance too. This is because your 4th house is all-powerful right now as it contains both Jupiter and your ruler Uranus. Go with the last minute and unexpected and you could just find fate is at work. Your best days are the 10th (Venus opposition Jupiter) and then the 21st when Venus opposes your ruler Uranus. Bring your real self. That’s all that’s required.
This month sees Mercury retrograde in your 12th (13th). And set to make three trines to Jupiter. The first on the 8th, the second on the 18th and the third and final one will take place in January once Mercury is direct once more. If meeting anyone, allow extra time to get there and do re-confirm all arrangements before setting out. Friends from the past may reappear or an old goal come alive again.
The past is certainly set to feature for you once the Sun arrives in your 12th. And Pluto moves to a final degree of this house (20th) in preparation for entering yours next month. Pluto is now in its endgame in this house of your chart. Bringing to a close a profound exploration of your spiritual beliefs, the past, your insight and your karma. Do check your chart for Capricorn factors at 29 degrees and also your own chart for Aquarius factors at 0o as you will be feeling the energy shift by now.
Do – clear out emotional detritus. And face your own fears. Cut them down to size. Chances are if you have any remaining, you will see they have no more power over you than what you ascribe to them.
Make peace with your past now. Forgive and release others. And yourself for your own part in it. Take time out for this process with the full Moon in your 6th. Your energy level and intuition provides you with a flawlessly accurate guide on what you need to focus on now. This Moon wants you to shed what you no longer need. Bad habits which don’t support you, weight, outdated thinking, painful memories. Do a release ritual if necessary. This is all happening ahead of your most powerful rebirth period yet.
Go deep into subjects that elevate your soul. Metaphysics, astrology, astronomy, Quantum mechanics, technology, psychology, self-improvement, UFO’s – so long as it captures your imagination and wants you to explore a mystery. This cycle sees an angel on your shoulder – whispering the answers you need. When they come – do take them on board.
Jupiter heads direct in your 4th on the final day of the year. Just keep in mind the retro rules remain in place until next month when it comes to anything from travel to property matters. Just keep in mind even if you are not travelling that there’s still so much more to explore within you. Engage in that process – release to bring about your rebirth, Aquarius.
In a nutshell: Are you Pluto ready, Aquarius? Clear out any old hurts, residue or fears ahead of its arrival next month. The future is yours to direct. And you don’t need the past getting in your way of it. End the year empowered.
PISCES
Past friends and goals could be highlights of the month for you as Mercury lands in your 11th (1st) and re-activates something from your past along with Saturn in your sign. Mercury will retrograde in here from the 13th. And then return to your 10th from the 23rd. As we head into the New Year it could be time to revive old professional connections as well as the more personal kind. And look to where some dreams and ambitions remain unfulfilled. And how who you know may be able to help you rectify that.
Do you believe that the gifts you give need to make some kind of statement about you? If this somehow rings true, do remember that its about the recipient and also not about how much you spend but how you express what you feel for them via this. Whatever you do with Venus in your 9th (and Mercury returning to your 10th, don’t seek to make statements with your spending. Or be lured into thinking the money to pay for that splurge will somehow magically appear. Do stick to your budget and give the gift of thoughtfulness and love.
This month asks you also pay close attention to your energy levels. Your sensitivity is increased. And with the Sun and also Mars in your 10th the desire to do more. But don’t end up running on empty. This is your yearly achievement cycle. Even if you don’t work. What you do counts. Progress can be made thanks to your ruler Neptune direct from the 6th. Plus the Venus trine to Saturn also in your sign on the 5th could hand many of you recognition for long term efforts. The upshot of this is knowing what you now want however. And it is this clear picture you will head towards in 2024 fuelled by Pluto which I will talk about shortly.
The new Moon in your 10th (12th) wants to remind you that your career and pursuing your ambitions is supposed to be FUN. That doesn’t mean you’re not taking your goals seriously. Just that you need to bear in mind that for the amount of effort, time, work and sheer love you are willing to pour into what you do, you do at least need to be enjoying yourself. The goal isn’t worth it if the journey to it turns into a drudge. Or you lose track of what really matters along the way.
You have time to think this through, come up with another playbook or game plan thanks to the Mercury retrograde. It tells you there may be more than one fast-track for you. Or more than one success ladder leading where you want to get to. Be open to researching these. You will benefit from Mercury’s three trines to Jupiter in what is Mercury’s ruling house – your 3rd. Two of which occur this month. On the right path? An offer or opportunity may not yet be settled until January. But the potential ahead is certain.
However, because Mercury is the ruler of Virgo and your 7th house, you might want to focus on career, your public image and those friends and goals rather than romance while it is backwards. If you do connect to someone, it may not last. Or the person may not be all they appear to be. It’s only a short time you need to abstain, Pisces. And the beautiful alignment which occurs on the 25th between Venus and ruler Neptune more than makes up for this.
Work that reputation and ensure you impress right up until the Sun changes signs on the 22nd. From them on, party and play. Set fresh goals. And know it is your social network or who you are connected to, know or meet, contains everything you need to manifest your future.
Talk through long term plans for ‘24. With those you trust or just for now mulch away on an inner level. Do draw on past experiences now. The past is about to play a huge role in your future direction. Issues from it will be dragged out into the light to be released or healed. Shadows will be transformed and no longer cast any power over you as Pluto prepares to re-enter your 12th. Moving to a final ‘anaretic’ and powerful degree in your 11th.
Do however act with integrity and honesty during this upcoming cycle. No matter what you may already know about Pluto, it keeps things ‘clean’ and outs the toxic secrets and hypocritical. If these exist, they will not only no longer stay hidden, there will be fallout. We associate the term ‘fallout’ with the aftermath of something nuclear. But we can fall out of delusion and lies which imprison us and into the truth which is what the upcoming Pluto in Aquarius and your 12th offers you.
This is the energy of The Tower in the Tarot made real. Spending time with this card ahead of Pluto’s arrival in your 12th aligns you to the true power of revelation and the crashing awakening that happens when our illusions or the secrets which hold us back are finally shattered. As depicted with the two figures falling from the Tower. Don’t fear this card. That Tower was a prison. Not a refuge. If you are thrown out of it – this is liberation.
Venus in your 9th points to a beautiful road towards something more freeing this December. And it may be the truth around something is what sets you on it. This month’s full Moon is in your fabulizing 5th. The truth around love, children, what makes you shine? Your right to have fun, indulge and be playful, perhaps? This full Moon could be a wonderful high note on which to close the year.
Venus will continue to enhance your public rep and ensure you make your best impression on the people who matter – bosses, VIP’s, people in positions of authority and influence, as it arrives in your 10th on the 29th. Craft your approach and dress to impress. Ancient ruler Jupiter heads direct again in your 3rd on the final day of the year. Look to where a portal is opening, Pisces. By next month the door will be open wide. Time to make 2024 the year where you love what you do.
In a nutshell: If you’re ending the year in a serious mindset, perhaps it’s time to stop and ask yourself when something stopped being fun and turned into well – just hard work. That doesn’t mean you’re ready to give up, however. Lighten up? A far better option!
by Margaret
