Do you have a big project coming up? Yes, you do. Something came to light under the new moon, even if it’s just something mundane that threw you for a loop or sticks out like a sore thumb. It’s not nothing, it’s something. It may even be a metaphor for something you need to rethink, replan, or rebrand, and this week feels like time to face the music. It’s DECEMBER, can you feel it? Time is wacky.
Sagittarius Mercury is retrograde, heading back into opposition with retro Jupiter in Gemini, square to Saturn in Pisces, and conjunction with the Sadge Sun. It’s a wide t-square that can feel both sped up and slowed down. How is that possible? It’s not so much a second chance to redo the past but a sideways jump to another timeline. That’s a timeline where your former approach is no longer appropriate for the moment. Do we need a redo? Leo Mars is slowing toward a station and pivot at the end of the week.
What’s the appropriate response? Take inventory, pay attention. There’s a lot happening to grab your attention. One of the first signs of a con is they pepper you with fast talk. There’s a lot going on. Try less talk and more “taking it all in”. Keep your senses on a swivel. You’re not a rube, you’ve got this. So there’s no need to worry, just snap to. Put up your hand and say, “STOP.” Take the time you need.
Whether your thoughts are racing or frozen, take the time you need.
Monday morning, Capricorn Venus perfects its trine to retro Uranus in Taurus (one of the two signs Venus rules), and the Sagittarius Moon squares retro Neptune in Pisces. Look for the glittering diamond in the rough, something you didn’t expect or something (or someone) you’ve overlooked before. Take a moment here if you need to; it could be discombobulating. Nighttime takes the Moon into Capricorn and quincunx to Leo Mars. Make inspired moves or work on tapping into your artistry. Not every move is straightforward, and not every move is a giant step. Just what’s needed.
Tuesday’s Capricorn Moon sextiles Saturn, quincunxes retro Jupiter, then goes on to square retro Chiron in Aries in the night. The mood reflects an opportunity to earn confidence when we systematically take things as they come and flip them around to fit our own template. The learning curve is tedious, but the mastery is exhilarating.
Monday, Tuesday, and the first half of Wednesday, Venus moves in sextile to retro Neptune. So take this time to surf the margin between reality and fantasy by exploring long-held desire. There’s a wee bit of magic around, so investigate your longing. You may find an opportunity to follow your bliss.
Wednesday morning, Mercury perfects its opposition to retro Jupiter, and the Sun squares Saturn exactly. Keep an open mind, and embrace obstacles as part of the necessary transition.
Wednesday’s Capricorn Moon trines retro Uranus as Venus perfects its sextile to retro Neptune. Put in the emotional labor and keep it up. You may be shocked at the outcome. If you’re nervous, of course you are! Anything worth having is worth holding out for. The Moon then sextiles retro Neptune and conjoins Venus, and the longing is exquisite — pleasurable but emotionally challenging. Emotional maturity shines like a diamond.
Wednesday night, the Moon moves to Aquarius and crosses over Pluto, a mood of intensity but also a freeing breath of clean air, one we’ve been dying for. Shake off the invisible shackles, at least for a moment.
Thursday morning’s Aquarius Moon opposes Mars, as retro Mercury continues to move back toward the Sun and square Saturn. It will be clear what you need to do, but you may not feel like starting. In that case, either handle the small bits first and let them fire you up, or go after projects already partially in process. If it’s hard to commit, it can be helpful to ping around till you’re having fun. By evening, the Moon sextiles the exact retro Mercury-Sun conjunction, a burst of passion and an opportunity to glimpse how your new moon seed is sprouting. You’ll FEEL it. It’s a big FLASH.
Overnight into Friday morning, the Aquarius Moon trines retro Jupiter. Its main feature is forward-facing optimism (for those inclined to hope) along with nostalgia. Keep an eye on those who are down who suddenly bounce up. That’s not always a good thing. Let’s hope it is, but let’s also plan for other possibilities (retro Mercury square Saturn can lead to truncated thinking). The Moon sextiles retro Chiron by late morning, so there’s an opportunity to help, to teach, and to learn.
By afternoon, the Aqua Moon squares retro Uranus, and retro Mercury perfects its square to Saturn. Mars stations retrograde. Expect shenanigans, but try not to go off half-cocked. Slow your roll. Expect miscommunication, dropped connections, and surprises. Hey, it happens.
Nighttime takes Venus from the end of Capricorn into the first degree of Aquarius where it approaches conjunction with Pluto (exact Saturday morning). One surprise could be finding oneself in the throes of a compulsive desire, or having one come back from the dead. Don’t throw anyone under the bus for a craving that’s just popped up. Or for any craving, really. Give yourself a chance to see it from more sides first. And watch your wallet.