This week’s astrology forecast:
December 23rd – 29th
Message for the week:
This week features the second Jupiter square Saturn aspect on Tuesday—the first was during the election and the third will be in May. This is a sobering influence that brings harsh realities that must be realistically faced, which forces a readjustment to one’s thinking. The planet of expansion (Jupiter) is being held in check by restrictive Saturn. Time for a pause—perhaps you have done enough shopping?
Furthermore, Mars and Pluto are still opposite for this holiday week, stirring up buried hostilities. All in all, the astrology of this week does not sound very festive.
I am reminded of the story of what became known as the Christmas Truce during WWI. The British and German armies were involved in trench warfare, with their trenches just 100 yards from each other. On Christmas Eve, the Germans started singing Christmas carols, and yelled over to the British, asking if they had any wine to share. This initiated a spontaneous truce, with the soldiers from both armies meeting in the no mans land between their trenches, smoking cigarettes and cigars, drinking wine together, singing Christmas carols and even playing soccer together.
If this can be done during a horrific war, it can be done in our lives. May you experience your own Christmas Truce this year and set down your worries and concerns to join with those you care about to cultivate the joy and good cheer the holiday season can bring.
Happy Holidays!
Monday: A lovely day in the heavens with the Moon in cooperative Libra with supportive aspects to both communicative Mercury and jovial Jupiter. Relationships of all types, from work to romance, are enhanced. Venus is sextile to the wounded healer Chiron, promoting the desire to help those in need—a good day for making year end donations.
Tuesday: Jupiter (growth) is square to restrictive Saturn—it would be wise to cut back on all excessiveness and to work with what you have, rather than adding more, more, more. An excellent day for relationships with the Moon in harmony seeking Libra in a flowing trine to lovely Venus—feel the love, share the love!
Wednesday: Merry Christmas! A bit of a bumpy start to a flowing day with the Moon in Scorpio in an agitating square to irritable Mars in the early morning, you may find yourself worrying over details. The Moon then moves into a supportive sextile with the energizing Sun. Along with the festive energy of the holiday, warm, deep, and meaningful interactions with others are available.
Thursday: The Moon is in deep feeling Scorpio trine to responsible Saturn, bringing a smooth start to the day. Mental tension is heightened with Mercury opposite expansive Jupiter, fueling big plans, while also being in a restrictive square to kyboshing Saturn—dream big, but play small. Emotional sensitivity is peaking tonight with the Moon in a T-square with Venus and Uranus, triggering resentments and hurt feelings—it might be best to shutdown and go within, rather than to interact with others when your emotions feel worn thin.
Friday: A rather quiet and smooth start to the day, with the Moon in introspective Scorpio in a flowing trine to inspiring Neptune. Spirits rise midday with the Moon entering gregarious Sagittarius in harmony with both power planets, Pluto and Mars. Confident and bold behavior is favored. Venus is square to electrifying Uranus tonight, fueling the desire to cut loose and do something a little wild and crazy.
Saturday: A bit of a mixed bag energetically today, with the Moon in enthusiastic Sagittarius opposite Jupiter, fueling big plans and goals. However, the Moon is also in a disappointing square to limiting Saturn. You may have all types of fun things you want to do today that others may resist—limit your plans to what is realistic. A lively fun evening is available with the Moon conjunct Mercury—fun and merriment are in store.
Sunday: A good day for socializing, friendships and romance with the Moon in upbeat Sagittarius sextile to heartful Venus. A square to imaginative Neptune this afternoon encourages fanciful, magical thinking—not practical. The Moon enters “always prepared” Capricorn this evening, fueling the drive to get things organized for the week ahead.
May the stars be with you!
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