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December is a bittersweet month. In the Northern Hemisphere, the Sun is sinking lower and lower, and the days are growing shorter and shorter. The Suns rule of his half of the year is coming to an end, and farewells are always sad. The long shadows, the low, clear light, the decaying leaves, all have a poignancy which almost makes me cry. I light candles to try to hold onto the light. This season will come again next year, but it will never be the same. Life is never the same. And yet all too soon, it is over. On Solstice, December 20, the Sun is reborn. The days begin to lengthen, and with the increasing light comes a new hope.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 1 Moon continues in enthusiastic Aries, with a trine to Saturn to slow it down and lend it purpose. Saturn, in the fire sign of Leo, is moving very slowly right now, due to turn retrograde in a few days. We might find everything slowed down for the next week, as Saturn cools all activity. At the same time, with persistence, we can make steady progress. At 1:40 p.m. EST, Moon trines powerful Pluto, and strong emotions may well up from our unconscious. Immediately Moon goes VOC, and we may feel ourselves hanging in an untenable position. Saturn and Pluto in Aries can be a rather harsh combination, hard on tender emotions, but excellent for hard work. At 8:20 p.m., Moon enters Taurus, and we can ground ourselvesmaybe with some delicious comfort food. Moon in peace-loving Taurus does not guarantee a smooth day, especially since the excitement is rising as we approach Full Moon. And also since Uranus rules on this day, and Uranus plays the part of the Joker in the deck. Unexpected and exciting things can happen today. For anyone whose birthday is today or tomorrow, there will be excitement for the whole of the coming year. Moon is still in Taurus. But Taurus common sense may be thrown for a loop today, for Moon has a long connection with Neptune, who tends to cloud and confuse things. Think of fog. Clarity is impossible. However, imagination and creativity are encouraged. On the other hand, Moon also squares a slow and powerful Saturn in Leo. Here, imagination is stifled by a rigid sense of law and order. A fear of new ideas, which might threaten traditional ways, leads to over-reaction. Both Saturn and Neptune have a fear of competition, and are subject to fears in general. This will be a day of mixed messages, confusion, and conflicts. Somewhere the heavy hand of the law is apt to show itself unnecessarily. Dont be too hard on conflicting drives in yourself, as you might be prone to do. Stand on the mountaintop, look at your different personalities, and find a way for them to work together, e.g., a strongly structured project which also calls for imagination. Its easier to be clearly goal-oriented in the afternoonalthough at the same time we might run into opposition to our plans. Moon goes VOC at 7:31 p.m. EST. Relax for the evening. Full Moon at 13 Gemini occurs at 7:25 p.m. EST. Sagittarius and Gemini are mental signs. Sagittarius refers to the higher mind, and Gemini to the lower, everyday mind. Gemini rules elementary school; Sagittarius rules college and other institutions of higher learning. This is the Sagittarian month of philosophy, religion, and laying down those broad moral principles which underlie our lives. In order for these principles to be grounded in reality, Sagittarius also needs Geminis facts and commonsense everyday mind. Gemini Full Moon always brings us some necessary information.
This time, as we have discussed, is a time of leaving the old behind and starting on new paths. This symbol certainly fits that journey. Moon continues in lively, curious Gemini, and our minds cant stay still. Information continues to pour in. The Worldwide Web is very busy. At the same time, Vesta has just entered Scorpio, and everybody is centering on their power, and protecting it. And Saturn is turning retrograde, which is like circling the wagons and drawing a line of protection. Offense and defense are both strong. Its a good time to turn towards the football field instead of the fighting field. Moon travels in Cancer, and we are concerned about the home front. Security issues are front and center today. Families, of all kinds, grab our attention. Since we all belong to the human family, this pretty much covers the territoryalthough we often forget that we are all brothers and sisters, regardless of the color of our skin. Today we are sensitive, and emotionally receptive. During the next two days, we clearly define our values. Moon goes VOC at 8:13 p.m. EST. Moon continues in emotional Cancer, but it is void-of-course for the entire day. Energy and ambition may both be low. Remember that things started during VOC periods often fizzle out; It is safest to continue with projects already in progress. Planets have been moving into adventurous Sagittarius, one by one. Early this morning, Moon moves into Leo, another dynamic fire sign, and throughout the day Moon joins harmoniously with the Sag planets to move us to action. Finally we are coming out of the Saturnian doldrums, and shifting into higher gear. This is a good-feeling, high energy day. Exuberant energy continues, but in the early afternoon we may feel sapped by Neptune. Take a nap. Neptune asks of us to take time for dreaming. Best not to push yourself during that time. Save your energy for evening, when stimulation is high, and we are ready for action. This is a great party night. Six planets are in Sagittarius, and adventure calls. Do, however, look before you leap. Moon occults Saturn early this morning. This occultation is visible in the far northNorway, Iceland, and most of Britain and Greenland. The eclipse lasts from about 9:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. UT, or GMT. This may be midday, but midday in the far north during this season remains quite dark. However, this occultation of Saturn affects us all in regard to the affairs of Saturn. It occurs while Saturn is still nearly stationary, and thus its impact is strong. Saturn relates to tradition and authority. This eclipse may presage the fall of a leader. Moon in Virgo, a discriminating, receptive sign, gets much support today from Venus, who just entered earth sign Capricorn. These common sense, grounded signs are an excellent counterpoint to the high-flying Sagittarian planets with which were being inundated. Advice: Listen to the ladies. Today we have the Jupiter-Mars conjunction, known as the warrior combination, setting Mars course for the next two years. This is a very energeticI-can-do-anything combination, and in Sagittarius will push us out into the world. Last Quarter Moon at 20 Virgo occurs at 9:32 a.m. EST. It is release time, and discriminating Virgo would like to choose what to release. However, events now look more like destiny than choice. Moon exactly conjoins the South Node of the Moon, a point connected with fate, destiny, and karma. South Node tends to be a point of letting-go. Mercury, Virgos ruler, has a say here, and Mercury is part of the Jupiter-Mars powerhouse, ready to swing its weight in support of Jupiter, who is, after all, the King. What does Jupiter want? Maya did not complete her final Daily Success Guide Please stay tuned with us for future developments. |
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