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December is highlighted by a significant Winter Solstice that aligns
with the center of the Milky Way galaxy. This event signifies the ending
of a 26,000-year world cycle, according to the Mayan and other
traditional calendars. Uranus also turns direct in mid-month, followed
by a unique planetary pattern in the latter part. These cycles indicate a
turning of the ages, indicating a shift in consciousness and openness
to more unifying ways of thinking and being.
We begin the month still under the November Scorpio New Moon
for another couple of weeks. This lunation theme involves bringing
deeper feelings, needs and fears to the surface for reviewing and
releasing. It was also a Solar Eclipse and a SuperMoon, which
intensifies emotions, events and earth changes. By now it should be evident what is being stirred up in our lives so we
can be more open to greater awareness and transformation.
It’s time to tune in on deeper levels as we finish this
Scorpio cycle. This will be facilitated by a Sun/Jupiter opposition on
December 2 that will help us see our lives from a broader perspective.
On December 7 Mercury aligns with the North Node in Scorpio, which can
bring opportunities for deepening our communications or forming
cooperative alliances. The Venus/Node connection on December 12 can
bring a new romantic interest or the chance to form a closer emotional
bond within an existing relationship.
The New Moon occurs on December 13 at 22 Sagittarius.
The focus is on the Sagittarian traits of expansion, freedom and
truth-seeking, along with being optimistic, idealistic and benevolent.
The shadow side is being arrogant and judgmental. It is favorable to
discover where we can aim higher this month. On this same day, Uranus
also turns direct at 5 Aries, which encourages originality and
self-confidence. This day contains strong fiery energy that will help us
move forward with new beginnings. The Sabian symbol for this degree, “A
Chinese Laundry,” suggests the idea of cleansing on all levels in
preparation for the coming shifts. It can also indicate becoming more
aware of our special strengths so we can survive and prosper more easily
in a changing environment.
The Mercury/Jupiter opposition on December 17 favors meeting
others who expand our horizons. With favorable Venus aspects, December
22 will be a good time for social events and networking. However, there
is a danger of overextending ourselves and information overload.
The Winter Solstice arrives on December 21 (at 3:12 am PST)
when the Sun moves into Capricorn. At this time Jupiter in Gemini forms a
yod, or “Finger of God” aspect, with Saturn in Scorpio and Pluto in
Capricorn. Saturn and Pluto represent our older patterns that need to
be restructured or released. Both point to Jupiter as the focal point,
which indicates the path of discovering and following our higher truth
and ideals. Saturn and Pluto will help us deepen the process and
release old beliefs and fears. The favorable sextile between Saturn and
Pluto, exact on December 26, helps us stay grounded while encountering
change. This aspect is also exact two more times in March and September
2013.
The Full Moon occurs on December 28 at 7 Cancer.
This period will likely enhance activities centered on home and family,
along with concerns about personal foundations of safety and security.
The ongoing Pluto square Uranus aspect is activated, which brings
increased prospects for major life changes. Finding better sources of
inner support will bring positive change to our outer experiences. The
Sabian symbols emphasize this theme: “In a sun-lit home domesticated
birds sing joyously,” and “A group of rabbits dressed in human clothes
walk as if on parade; the tendency in all forms of life to imitate
higher forms as a stimulus to growth.”
The Sun/Pluto alignment on December 30 brings focus to issues
of personal empowerment and transformation. By now we realize the
December Solstice didn’t signify any imminent catastrophe, but a rebirth
into greater possibilities. The Mars/Uranus sextile on December 31
provides an energized drive for the transition into the next year.
Blessings for a wonderful and prosperous New Year!
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Dorene Carrel is a professional astrologer with over thirty
years of experience, offering birth chart, transits/progressions and
relocation astrology readings. She is certified in Astrocartography.
For more information, contact Dorene at dorenea5@yahoo.com. Paypal accepted. Donations also appreciated, especially for equipment upgrades.
All references to Sabian symbols are from An Astrological Mandala: The Cycle of Transformation and Its 360 Symbolic Phases, by Dane Rudhyar.
Check out my astrology blog at www.astroconnections.blogspot.com
for ongoing astrological observations on current events, people,
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