Welcome to your December 2016 forecast!   Click on “read article” and scroll down til you find your sign of the zodiac….

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22- DEC 21) What can I say? The planets are messing with us, and we may have to wait two weeks for some relief. December starts off with the Sun in an exact square to Neptune, leaving us Sag’s in an unsettled place. If your birthday is in the first few days of this month, you will have this major Neptune effect all year. It’s great for inspiration and a dreamy sensitivity but can also be vague and ungrounded…It’s excellent for your spiritual or artistic practice but in the current political climate it also creates some despondency around the edges. Uranus continues to hang out close to the Earth axis and squares Venus for the first few days of December, adding to the antsy feeling about the state of the planet. The Sun keeps marching forward and by the 9^th catches up to Saturn for a few days of pressure and the sense of a grind. By the time we get to the full moon in Gemini late on the 13^th Jupiter has moved close to its opposition to Uranus – this aspect gets exact this month and stays in place til mid March. This is kinda wild and crazy, sparking you to take risks and assert your fiery independence. It also creates nice fodder for serendipity. Mercury goes retrograde on the 19^th so let yourself enter the dreamtime and hang out there through the holidays. Saturn in Sag spends the second half of the month squaring Chiron, really putting pressure on you to take your own healing seriously. Set up a regimen for self care and commit to deep transformation. The Winter Solstice falls on the 21^st, when the Sun enters Capricorn. There is a beautiful new moon in Capricorn on the 29^th which falls in the exact same degree as Mercury retrograde. Wow! This new moon will pack a punch of inspiration just in time to make new plans for the new year.

 CAPRICORN (Dec 21-Jan19)  Well, the month begins with a murky and unsettled Sun-Neptune square. Use it to get your meditation practice in order. Mercury enters your own sign on the 2^nd and enjoy it while it lasts since it goes retrograde in Capricorn on the 19^th … but I get ahead of myself. On the 9^th the Sun catches up to Saturn in Sag for a few days of hard work and pressure. The 13^th brings a full moon in Gemini, by which time Jupiter approaches its opposition to Uranus. This Jupiter Uranus aspect is fun and slightly unhinged and lasts all the way til mid March. It’s all about self expression and autonomy and has an unpredictable edge… Then as I said, Mercury turns retrograde on the 19^th while sitting with Pluto in Capricorn. Huh? Sounds like some information that has been repressed could come to the surface. This stretch of Mercury retrograde (which lasts til January 8^th) will be important for you since it’s in Capricorn. Remember to go with the flow and let ideas bubble up from your unconscious. The Sun enters your own sign on the 21^st – yay! The second half of the month has Saturn squaring Chiron, putting the focus on self-care and healing. There is a gorgeous new moon in Capricorn on the 29^th which falls on the same excat degree as Mercury retrograde. That’s interesting – and revelatory!

AQUARIUS (JAN 20-FEB 19) Wow—what a month! December starts off with unsettledness coming from two directions (Chefs, I have prepared for you uncertainty in two ways…). First, the Sun and Neptune are squared, and second, Venus and Uranus are squared on the Earth axis. Don’t be surprised is you cant sleep well. You’ re feeling a vague unsettledness and it’s probably connected to the craziness of the world, which you’re feeling deeply. Mars is in your own sign most of the month and Venus enters Aquarius on the 7th . Between those planets, the full moon in Gemini on the 13^th, and Jupiter in Libra there is a lot of energy in air signs fanning the flames of the fiery Sun, Saturn and Uranus. Do your work but try not to obsess and get caught up in political theorizing. The Sun in Sag catches up to Saturn for a few days on the 9^th, contributing to hard work and a feeling of pressure. Let the full moon illuminate the Jupiter-Uranus opposition which gets exact this month and is all about freedom and self expression. Don’t hold back, honey! Mercury in Capricorn goes retrograde on the 19^th while sitting with Pluto. Something you’ve been sitting on will come up and out. Let things bubble up from your unconscious for the next few weeks and don’t be surprised if plans change. Saturn and Chiron spend the second half of the month nudging you to set up a regimen of self-care.   Use the beautiful new moon in Capricorn on the 29^th for inspiration.

 PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 19) Well, what can I say… December has some issues. It begins with an unsettled few days of a Sun-Neptune square and Venus squaring Uranus on the Earth axis. Be careful not to fall into doom and gloom. The prevalence of planets in air signs fan the flames of the fiery Sun, Saturn and Uranus – everyone’s got an opinion and you may want to steer clear of them. This is especially the case in the run-up to the Gemini full moon on the 13^th. The Sun in Sag catches up to Saturn for a few days on the 9^th and you can use that to hunker down and focus on doing the work rather than talking about it. Mercury in Capricorn goes retrograde on the 19^th while sitting smack on top of Pluto. Hmm, that’s an odd one and could mean revelations. Let things bubble up from your unconscious and go with the flow. Mercury will be retrograde til January 8^th. Expect your holiday plans to be…. Flexible. The good news this month is that the Jupiter –Uranus opposition gets quite exact and stay in place til mid March. This quirky combination will support your desire for self-expression and openness to serendipity. Enjoy. Then there is a beautiful new moon in Capricorn on the 29^th that falls right on the same degree as Mercury retrograde. Use it for inspiration!

 ARIES (MAR 20-APRIL19) The month begins with unsettledness on a few fronts – big surprise. Your feeling shook down to your core values. The main issue this month, however, is an awful lot of planets in air signs that fan the flames of fiery Sun, Saturn and Uranus. Beware of acting and speaking before you think, and be sure you stay in touch with earthy reality. Jupiter approaches Uranus to make an exact opposition this month (an aspect which lasts through mid March) and this powerful and quirky combination will heighten your sense of individual power and self expression. That could be fun and wild, but also …um… a bit self-focused. The Sun in Sagittarius catches up to Saturn on the 9^th for a few days of hard work and pressure. The full moon in Gemini on the 13^th puts the focus on social interchange and community. Keep in mind that Mercury in Capricorn turns retrograde on the 19^th while it transits Pluto. Oy!   That’s kinda weird. Don’t repress a thing – let it all hang out! It’s the Winter Solstice on the 21^st when the Sun enters Capricorn, and besides having Mercury retro for the holidays there will be a strong influence of Saturn and Chiron, pushing you to take healing seriously. Use the beautiful new moon in Capricorn on the 29^th for inspiration.

 TAURUS (APR 20-MAY 20) Well, it’s another kinda weird month. It starts off with a few days of unsettledness, between the Sun Neptune square and the Venus-Uranus business on the earth axis. The only way to deal with it is to keep up your meditation practice. Seriously. The issue this month is an awful lot of planets in air signs fanning the flames of the planets in fire signs, so there is a lot of bloviating and theorizing going on which is bugging the hell out of you. Stay away from social media this month. But things pick up…. The Sun in Sag catches up to Saturn for a few days on the 9^th, which puts the focus on work and responsibility. The upcoming Gemini full moon on the 13^th emphasizes community – it’s time to reconnect with people. Then – your favorite—Mercury goes retrograde on the 19^th while it transits Pluto. That should being some information to the surface that you’ve been awaiting. It also indicates a great few days for very focused mental work. The retrograde stretch will be interesting—you know the drill. Go with the flow and expect plans to be fluid. It is a wonderful transit for inspiration, especially on the new moon on the 29^th which lines up exactly with Mercury retro. The other major celestial event this month is the opposition of Jupiter and Uranus which gets exact during the second half of the month and lasts til mid- March.   This combination emphasizes expansion and individual autonomy , and so if you’re in a situation that is holding you back Jupiter and Uranus might bring some unexpected changes your way….

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Man oh man, you may really need a meditation practice. The month begins with some unsettledness, between the Sun-Neptune square and the Venus-Uranus square on the Earth axis. You’re antsy and worried, big surprise. And just to add to the angst the airy planets are fanning the flames of fiery Sun, Saturn and Uranus, and we are building up to a full moon in Gemini on the 13^th. So hold onto your hat – you’re reactive and need to think before you speak. The Sun in Sag catches up to Saturn on the 9^th for a few days of hard work and grounding. The full moon in your sign brings with it a close opposition of Jupiter and Uranus, an aspect which becomes exact this month and lasts til mid-March. This is an interesting one – expansive and erratic and desiring autonomy. If you have been chafing for freedom a stuck situation may start to move in some surprising directions… Keep in mind that Mercury goes retrograde on the 19^th and it does so while transiting past Pluto. That’s an interesting one for revelations! Enjoy dreamtime for 3 weeks and Happy Winter Solstice on the 21^st. Saturn and Chiron are squared, giving you the oomph you need to set up a regimen of self care. The new moon in Capricorn on the 29^th is a beautiful one and filled with inspiration.

CANCER (JUNE 21- JUL 21) Well, what an interesting month! It begins with a few days of unsettledness, thanks to the Sun-Neptune square and the Venus –Uranus action on the Earth axis.   Your Cancerian self isn’t feeling too safe. By the 9^th, the Sun in Sag catches up to Saturn for a few days of nose-to-the-grindstone work, which actually feels quite grounding. It is a good counterbalance to the airy planets fanning the flames of the fiery ones and making everyone way too opinionated for your liking. Keep in mind the full moon in Gemini on the 13^th, which emphasizes all that heady talk. Mercury in Capricorn goes retrograde for 3 weeks starting on December 19^th. Fun!   You will have a great time with this retrograde – just let your unconscious boil and bubble. It begins with a transit of Pluto, so it is an opportunity to let your deepest unconscious have a voice. The Sun enters Capricorn on the Winter Solstice in the 21^st and on the 29^th is a delicious new moon which pulls in the effect of Mercury retrograde.   Let it inspire you! In the meantime Jupiter starts its opposition to Uranus, allowing quirky expansive energy to take you in some new directions.

LEO (JUL 22-AUG 21) December is an interesting month! It starts out in an unsettled way, with yearnings and angst, thanks to a few days of a Sun Neptune square and Venus-Uranus transit of the Earth axis. The overwhelming influence this month is of planets in air signs fanning the flames of the Sun, Saturn and Uranus in fire signs. This makes for a lot of big ideas as well as big inspiration—the key word being big. The ideas will get very big indeed in the run up to the Gemini full moon on the 13^th.   Try not to be dissuaded by the Sun Saturn conjunction on the 9^th which could dampen your enthusiasm for a few days but actually will help move you from idea to concrete action. Mercury in Capricorn goes retrograde on the 19^th for 3 weeks, and interestingly starts its retrograde pass with a transit to Pluto.   Wow, this is like dredging the ocean floor. You’ll be able to bring something to the surface that has been very repressed. Once Mercury goes retrograde, the vibe of the month changes.   The Sun enters Capricorn on the 21^st for the Winter Solstice. Jupiter and Uranus enter their opposition which emphasizes expansive individualism (uh oh) and also some good luck. Saturn squares Chiron, helping you dive deeply into healing and self care.   Use the beautiful new moon on the 29^th for inspiration.

VIRGO (AUG 22- SEPT 21) December is a slightly complicated month for you… It starts out with a lot of uncertainty and unsettledness. If you don’t have a meditation practice, I urge you to get one and put the Sun-Neptune square to good use. The deal with December is that the airy planets are fanning the flames of the fiery ones and everyone’s got an opinion. You need to steer clear of despair and worry, making sure to stay grounded, especially in the run up to the Gemini full moon on the 13^th when all that Sag/Gemini energy can just get too damn heady and dry. Like I said…time for that meditation practice….Before then, however, the Sun in Sag catches up to Saturn on the 9^th for a few days of sobering hard work. Mid-month things get very interesting: Mercury in Capricorn goes retrograde on the 19^th while transiting Pluto. Wow! That’s good for dredging up deeply unconscious material! And Jupiter approaches its opposition to Uranus which will be in place through mid March. This unpredictable and exciting combination could bring some surprising serendipity your way.   The Sun enters Capricorn on the 21^st on the Winter Solstice, and on the 29^th there is a gorgeous new moon with strong Mercury aspects. Use it for inspiration!

LIBRA (SEPT 22-OCT21) December begins with some unsettledness and angst, thanks to the Sun- Neptune square and Venus and Uranus on the earth axis. There is an awful lot of air energy this month fanning the flames of fiery planets. You feel like your head might explode with ideas and with thought. That’s all good but don’t get too lost in ideas and theories. Sagittarian energy can sometimes pull towards being ultra rational, and there is a danger of that in the run up to the full moon in Gemini on the 13^th. Beware of despair and keep your spiritual fires burning. Mid month things get very interesting, when Mercury in Capricorn goes retrograde on the 19^th while transiting Pluto. Damn that’s weird – unless you’re deep sea diving into your unconscious or focusing on a very specific and narrow piece of research. Whatever happens it will involve revelation.   Jupiter in Libra closes in this month to its opposition to Uranus which will be in effect til mid –March. This is a very interesting combination which can create a kind of excess of self expression and quirkiness. If there is any place in your life where you feel constrained, these planets may help you bust out a bit. It’s the Winter Solstioce on the 21^st hen th Sun enters Capricorn, followed by a gorgeous new moon on the 29^th which has Mercury retrograde all over it. Really use your non linear perception to surface something important on that new moon.

SCORPIO (OCT 22-NOV 21) This month starts with edginess and uncertainty but it only lasts a few days. Try to use the Sun-Neptune square to focus on your spiritual or creative work. There are a lot of planets in air signs this month and they fan the flames of the fiery planets, so there are a lot of people with a lot of big sweeping opinions around you. It makes more sense to ground that heady energy in concrete action, and by the 9^th, the Sun and Saturn will help you do that.   Then the emphasis is on social interaction in the run up to the Gemini full moon on the 13^th.   Mid month things get interesting: Mercury in Capricorn goes retrograde on the 19^th for three weeks, and it begins its retrograde stretch transiting Pluto. This is likely to bring revelations and/or some really deep interactions with realms that have been hidden. Hmm. Like I said, interesting! And Jupiter catches up to an opposition to Uranus, bringing all kinds of change and serendipity and a need for more self-expression. It’s the Winter Solstice on the 21^st when the Sun enters Capricorn and a beautiful new moon on the 29^th. This new moon carries a strong Mercury retrograde influence so use it for inspiration. Saturn squares Chiron for the second half of the month, supporting you to engage in a regimen of self care.