Hello, everyone.
Let’s take a look at the month ahead, December, and see what the planetary influences are and how we can work with them. We’ll start with the most long-range and overarching influences, the planets Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus, which you will notice do not change from month to month but stay in the same sector of the sky for many years. Then we will look at the mid-range influences, Jupiter and Saturn, which stay in the same sign for 1 – 2.5 years. Last we’ll look at the personal planets, Mars, Venus, Mercury, and the Sun which stay in each sign for much shorter periods and primarily influence our day-to-day lives.
Pluto in Capricorn
We’ve spoken at length about Pluto in Capricorn (see category at right), where it will remain until 2024. In a nutshell, this long transit will bring fundamental change to many of the structures we have come to rely upon: government, banks, industries, transport systems. It carries the energy of revolution and evolution and can be dramatic and at times overwhelming. Pluto in Capricorn exposes what is hidden, for better or for worse, and usually now, at the beginning of the cycle, we become more aware of the worse rather than the better.
Pluto hastens and intensifies the processes of endings and new beginnings, so it will bring about the ending of our business pursuits that are no longer suited to our growth and personal evolution. Whatever has been slowly leaking vitality will go ahead and die, including old business models, practices, and products. These are formidable energies, and your best strategy is to tune in and work with it. Find an area in your business life in need of renewal and begin the process before Pluto forces the issue.
Neptune in Aquarius
With Neptune in Aquarius (see category at right) from 1998 to 2011, we’ve been experiencing a global consensus regarding the equality of the common man, shared responsibility to the group, ascendancy of people and nations based on the power of knowledge, the right of all nations to progress technologically, and the right of each person to contribute to and further the base of common knowledge.
The best way to work with this energy is to allow the realm of the rational mind to open to waves of inspiration from the collective whole, from your community to the global community. Expect to be inspired by your neighbors and friends.
Uranus in Pisces
The Uranus in Pisces (see category at right) transit from 2003 – 2010 is bringing innovation and invention to business. It loosens all types of boundaries and enhances global transactions and interactions. We experience many variables in play simultaneously, and are working with moving parts which connect and disconnect frequently, including projects, alliances, and workforces.
How do we work with Uranus in Pisces? Product diversification, committee leadership, and collaboration, as well as global connection, and dissolution of hierarchical structures – any one of these is a good place to start.
Saturn in Libra
Saturn has entered the sign of Libra, where it is exalted. When a planet is exalted in a sign, it has a special affinity to the sign and if you’re willing to do the work, there is a promised payoff. See the category to the right on this important transit, but in a nutshell: what is the work of Saturn in Libra? To develop patience, persistence, responsibility, and humility in relationships. What is the payoff? Cooperation and mutual support.
Until October 2010, Saturn is in square aspect to Pluto in Capricorn (see above). The stress of this square aspect will bring the end to structures that are no longer working in our business (and our world) and replace them with something built on the Libra values of equity, parity, diplomacy, collaboration, and cooperation.
Jupiter in Aquarius
Jupiter is in Aquarius from January 2009 until January 2010. This transit brings benefits through large projects and social reform. We see the propagation of revolutionary ideas, such as liberty, democracy, anarchy, and socialism. Learning and advancement comes through deliberation about the nature of one’s responsibility and contribution to the group.
This month Jupiter conjuncts Neptune in Aquarius. Jupiter, wisdom, and Neptune, inspiration, are very favorable when paired. Look for opportunities to expand your world, especially involving technology, the internet, or humanitarian pursuits.
Mars in Leo
When Mars is in Leo our assertion of will power becomes focused and controlled. Mars in Leo (see category at right) loves to lead and gives faithfully and generously to those who follow. When Mars is in Leo our tendency is to be honest, direct, and fully dependable. The sign Leo is also creative and artistic, so at this time we may love performance and display.
The best use of these next eight months? Make your light shine with dignity and strength. Lead with steadiness and authority. Throw yourself into creative activities. Secure and enjoy the limelight.
Mars goes into retrograde motion from December 20 until March 9. You may feel like you are retracing all the steps of progress you made since mid-October. Mars will bring a second chance to review your goals and rework your creative projects.
Venus in Sagittarius/Capricorn
Venus enters Sagittarius on the first of December where it will be until Christmas Day. This influence makes people feel expansive and optimistic, which spells profits for business.
When Venus enters Capricorn we all get back to our budgets, paying the piper for any overspending and actually enjoying being more frugal for a while.
Mercury in Sagittarius/Capricorn
With Mercury in Sagittarius the first few days of the month, our minds seem scattered and unwilling to focus on practical details. However, on the 5th Mercury enters Capricorn. This gives the mind good concentrative power and you’ll find your memory improving too. Watch out for a tendency to lose your sense of humor just when you need it most.
On December 26 Mercury goes retrograde for its normal three week period. Even the most casual follower of astrology knows about Mercury retrograde. But what is the deeper meaning of the retrograde period and how can we use it to advantage in our business?
Mercury retrograde is a time to revisit and retrieve everything we’ve glossed over or managed to forget during the preceding 88 days. It is an opportunity to increase our awareness, to backtrack and reconsider, repair, and reflect. It is a time we slow down and fix whatever is broken, whether unresolved issues from the past, personal misunderstandings, unfair trade negotiations, or glitches with phones, computers, or transportation.
Sun in Sagittarius/Capricorn
The Sun is in Sagittarius until December 21, the Solstice. This is a friendly, outgoing, optimistic time. Increased sales are favored under Sagittarius and a generosity of spirit with employees and coworkers is a great use of this energy.
When the Sun enters Capricorn we begin the season of renewal as we celebrate major change, either the beginning of Summer in the Southern Hemisphere, or Winter for us Northerners.
Phases of the Moon
We have the Full Moon on December 2, the New Moon on December 16, and the Full Moon with a Partial Lunar Eclipse on December 31.
Monthly Recap
Against the backdrop of massive global changes to the structures in our lives, we are inspired by and engaged with the global community as never before. With Jupiter and Saturn both in air signs, we find our footing in the realm of social ideas, such as responsibility to each other and to the wider public. We want to forge ahead but may feel ourselves reviewing and redoing as we get into the later weeks of the month. The season of joy should unfold profitably for business and our thinking can support solid decisions. The Solstice, as well as Christian, Jewish, and Muslim holy days, bring us to the eve of the new year.
Let me know how your month plays out!
