~Monday December 9th through Sunday December 15th~
***All Times are Eastern Standard Time***
PLEASE NOTE- This week’s forecast includes major aspects and bodies. I will resume the in-depth forecast with minor transits and asteroids next week.
Monday December 9th-
At 9:04am Venus in Aquarius sextiles the Mean North Node in Aries/trines the South Node in Libra- linking the Goddess of Love and Beauty with the North Node of Destiny! Opportunities incoming via friends, social circles and community connection can be blessed! Venus rules the karmic South Node in Libra- and she can provide insight in where we have been keeping the peace at any cost, maintaining appearances and/or sweeping things under the carpet in ways that do not serve. Healing around the past helps open new avenues towards the future in relationships today!
Tuesday December 10th-
At 12:49pm the Sun in Sagittarius trines Retrograde Chiron in Aries- aligning the Conscious Self and ego with the Wounded Healer planetoid. Healing is possible right now when we are willing to see, face and turn towards our pain. Wounding around the masculine- our own masculine side but also with male figures in our lives- can be exposed with opportunities for healing present at the same time. With both bodies in Fire signs healing around our creative fire, individuality, self confidence and belief in self are incoming. We can also work to heal around anger, rage, will and ego- so that these energies are worked with consciously rather than stuffed/denied or reactively acted out. Live your authentic Self and shine!
Wednesday December 11th-
There are no major transits today.
Thursday December 12th-
At 5:46am Venus in Aquarius opposes Retrograde Mars in Leo- creating an opposition between the Divine Lovers in tense ways. Venus in Aquarius is detached and needs her freedom and space- while Mars in Leo needs to be admired and adored. This can create issues in romantic partnerships but also in friendships and in relationship with children. From 12/7 when Venus moved into Aquarius and cojoined Pluto until today- we have Venus triggering the Mars/Pluto oppositions that are a signature of the Mars Underworld Journey we are in. The first of these was on 11/3 with the second coming on 1/3- but we can pay attention to today and the last week since Venus cojoined Pluto to get insight into what needs addressing. Power struggles that are based on power/over power/under could get explosive- but if we are willing to transform our relationships we can find new pathways forward if we are willing to do the inner work!
Friday December 13th-
Happy Friday the 13th! I personally love Friday the 13th. Western culture has a stigma about it being evil and unlucky, but if you look deep into the roots of both Friday and the number 13 you will find some interesting mysteries hidden there. Friday is Vendredi in french- named after the goddess Venus. Yes, Friday is Venus’ day! 13 is also deeply connected to the Goddess- it is one of her sacred numbers. There are 13 lunar cycles each year, and the progressed moon moves 13 degrees each year with the daily moon moving 13 degrees per day. Let’s not forget the maligned 13th constellation/sign Ophiuchus which is associated with kundalini, healing and magic (all Dark Goddess areas of expertise) and the debased 13th apostle- Mary Magdalene- and maybe you start to see the funny distorted picture…? We call a day that is most connected to the Goddess evil- just as we have demonized, repressed and controlled the empowered Divine Feminine for millennia. Anyone else out there ready to change the tradition??? Do something celebrate Friday the 13th today!
At 1:04am Retrograde Jupiter in Gemini sesquiquadrates Pluto at 0’31 Aquarius- creating tension between the Planet of expansion, abundance and excess and the Lord of the Underworld. Jupiter/Pluto can be great for accessing and wielding power- and with both bodies in Air signs this can be channelled through communication and community. But this is a tense aspect so there can be power dynamics unfolding with trigger happy communication or intensity playing out in social circles and friendships. Finding the right way to navigate relational dynamics that involves standing one’s ground while still being open minded and willing to see new things is key. This aspect occurred on 8/7/24 so think back to what may have been happening back then and connect the dots to now to see a storyline around power, communication and shadow work that has been unfolding!
Retrograde Mercury in Sagittarius sextiles Venus in Aquarius at 2:45am- linking the Mind and the Heart in harmonious ways. Mercury in Sagittarius wants the Truth and Venus in Aquarius values freedom and space. This is a great day for communicating from a place of expansiveness and openness. Honest sharing, honest listening and finding bridges over divides are possible. Of course Mercury is about to station Direct in 2 days- so we may also find that changes of mind and heart are incoming based on the information or realizations we have had during his Underworld journey. Pay attention to dreams as they often are the space of delivering messages that our hard headed ego self resists receiving or paying attention to ;) If you have not read my Mercury Retrograde blog you can do so here- https://divineharmony.com/astrology-blog/mercury-retrograde-in-sagittarius-revisioning-myth-to-inspire-humanity-to-heal-11-25-24/
Saturday December 14th-
There are no major transits today.
Sunday December 15th-
The Full Moon at 23’52 Gemini is exact at 4:01am EST. This marks the midway point of the current Lunar Cycle we are in that began with the New Moon in Sagittarius on 12/1. That New Moon was square Saturn in Pisces and this Full Moon is also widely square Saturn as well as more tightly square Neptune in Pisces- pitting the mind/truth energies of Gemini/Sagittarius against the illusion, intuition and nebulous energies of Pisces. A Full Moon in Gemini square Neptune is a reminder to QUESTION EVERYTHING. Not all is as it seems- and if you stay on the surface and believe everything you are told you will be viewing everything through the veil of illusion. If you take off the veil it will be shocking but at least it will be real. From today through 12/18 when the Sun squares Neptune- the Neptune portal is strong (and really from 12/7 when Neptune stationed Direct). Pay attention to your emotions, intuition and dreams for messages that reveal what lies beyond what you can see, touch, taste, hear or smell. Come back to Beginner’s Mind and from this place of openness allow the Universe to show you what is Real! For more information on this Full Moon check the Lunar Insight posted a few days or so before the Full Moon is exact.
At 9:44am the Sun in Sagittarius quincunxes Retrograde Uranus in Taurus- creating tension between the Conscious Self and ego and the Rebel and Revolutionary. Both Sagittarius and Uranus want freedom at any cost. In extreme ways this combination can create excess, impulsivity, reactivity and restlessness. If our desire for the new is simply a covert means to escape being responsible for the past- this can catch up with us eventually. Finding balance between stability and change, responsibility and freedom- is important right now.
At 3:56pm Mercury Stations Direct at 6’23 Sagittarius- bringing the Winged Messenger to a standstill and completing his Underworld journey. Mercury the Mind comes to standstill just after linking with Venus the Heart (2 days ago on 12/13)- so his Direct Station can bring changes of Mind and Heart that help us move forward in new ways. All things Mercury related (communication, technology, commerce, travel) can be extra wonky around the station so slow goes and allow Mercury to pick up speed. Speaking up, speaking Truth and opening our minds are supported right now!
The Sun in Sagittarius trines Retrograde Eris in Aries at 5:31pm- harmoniously aligning the Conscious Self and ego with the Goddess of Discord and Chaos. Sun/Eris is great for taking charge and taking action! Being willing to see the Truth, speak the Truth and uncover the Truth is key. Accessing the Fiery energy of transformation and change is recommended. Remember- the Truth is like a lion. You do not have to defend it, let it loose and it will defend itself!
Have a blessed week…
~Harmony