DECEMBER’S MONTHLY HOROSCOPES 2021

November 30, 2021 ~ Sarah Murphy ~ Leave a comment

DECEMBER MONTHLY ASTROLOGY 2021

ARIES / ARIES RISING

Venus conjoining Pluto for a month rather than the usual two days makes December unique. Values and power dynamics are more prominent in your career and reputation sector. Feelings of powerlessness or obsession may arise and will need to be worked through. A solar eclipse (Dec 4^th) in your philosophy sector give you the insights for resolution, which may have previously unseen.

TAURUS / TAURUS RISING

Your philosophy and belief sectors are undergoing a re-valuation with potential power plays, altering previously held ideas. Issues may also arise around travel or mass communication thanks to a tricky Venus Pluto aspect all month. A solar eclipse in your resource sector finishes an 18-month cycle which saw are releasing of resources that were passed their used by date, helping to refresh your relationship to this sector.

GEMINI / GEMINI RISING

The shared resource sector of your chart is undergoing some deep re-assessments and re-evaluations thanks to a rare Venus Pluto aspect in December. Issues around power dynamics, control and hidden elements come to the surface requiring your attention. The ending of the eclipse cycle in your sign is on December 4^th completing an 18-month cycle establishing fresh beginnings with your relationships with others.

CANCER / CANCER RISING

Having Venus and Pluto conjoin in your relationship sector is weighty. These two planets usually conjoin for 2 days, in December it’s for a month. Power dynamics, control issues, obsession and hidden dynamics will all be possible manifestations this month. The full moon on December 19^th helps to illuminate internally ways to remedy any relational dynamics which need to be addressed or re-evaluated.

LEO / LEO RISING

Your health and wellbeing sector undergo some serious reassessment around your happiness and wellbeing. Venus and Pluto are a powerful combo which pushes for authenticity and outing any obsessions or habits that aren’t aligned for you. A full moon on December 19^th in your social sector is wonderful opportunity to go out and reconnect with your friends. A very beneficial date for social networking.

VIRGO / VIRGO RISING

December is a month to uncover and dig deep into your pleasure sector. Unveiling what gives you true pleasure and happiness. Digging for gold can be dirty work but digging through any dissatisfaction will unearth and identify things that may have been dormant for too long. The full moon in your career and reputation sector on December 19^th helps show that you are on track with new opportunities and newfound appreciation.

LIBRA / LIBRA RISING

Your family and home sector are December’s focus thanks to Venus and Pluto in alignment all month. This supports re-evaluation of your values and hidden power dynamics or obsessions in the family or home sector. Support this process of any unearthing. The full moon on December 19^th helps by showing you what needs to be adjusted to help integrate what is slowly unearthed or revealed.

SCORPIO / SCORPIO RISING

Your local neighbourhood or surroundings might have a bit more weight to them as Venus and Pluto aspect all month. People and places have a more intense feel which will require more of your focus and attention. A solar eclipse in your money sector on December 4^th will end an 18-month cycle which saw a fine tuning of your money and possessions, starting a fresh 18-year cycle.

SAGITTARIUS / SAGITTARIUS RISING

Your financial sector has Venus and Pluto in aspect all month, which is longer than the usual. This sets up a month of re-evaluation with power dynamics coming into play around your finances. Fine tuning and making things more transparent are what these transits is about. The full moon on December 19^th is a wonderful moon helping to highlighting the wonderful relationships you have in your life.

CAPRICORN / CAPRICORN RISING

Venus and Pluto conjoin all month in your individuation sector. It will be both dynamic and striking. Re-evaluations, re-assessment, power dynamics and control issues influence the month. Unearthing the gold is hard but rewarding work. A solar eclipse in your subconscious sector on December 4^th is the end of an 18-month cycle which helps clean the slate and supports your realignment of power.

AQUARIUS / AQUARIUS RISING

This December sees some deep diving into your subconscious sector. Digging deep into your value system’s and how you relate to power dynamics at the subconscious level has some surprising results and insights. A solar eclipse in your social sector on December 4^th is a new cycle in your social networks bringing fresh groups into your sphere.

PISCES / PISCES RISING

Your social sector has some powerful dynamics thanks to Venus and Pluto in this sector all month. Re-evaluations and power dynamics are more noticeable in December which may require some attention around your social networks. A full moon in your home sector on December 19^th it the perfect point to find the required energy and balance to address any changing dynamics.

SATURN IN CAPRICORN: WALKING FROM THE DARKNESS

December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 ~ Sarah Murphy ~ 1 Comment

SATURN IN CAPRICORN (21 DECEMBER 2017 –18 DECEMBER 2020)

14 days remain with Saturn in Capricorn. Saturn’s transit of it’s home or domicile sign has been influencing the skyscapes since 21 December 2017. Since then Saturn has been stronger and more stern than usual, due to his rulership in Capricorn. A supercharged Saturn likes to strip back, boosts conservatism and consequences of actions Et cetera.

With conservatism and consequence being the plate du jour for the past three years and hard work with sacrifice being our new drug of choice, whether you were initially willing or not, Saturn in Capricorn has not been without it small rewards. Saturn rewards strong focus, over long periods of time and absorbing the cold hard reality checks. Saturn likes dealing with the hard and messy stuff, by cutting away, all that does not fit, or all that is not fit for purpose, sans any emotional consideration or attachment.

Saturn’s servings aren’t always pleasant, and they aren’t always palatable, which is probably why we only get a dose of Saturn in Capricorn every 28 – 30 years. Saturnian realization’s arn’t those that come lightly. Death tends to be more prominent both physically and metaphorically and is a signifier as to when Saturn is strong in transit or strongly placed during a period of time. Saturn nickname old father time, often pictured as death or with a scythe, is something we face more prominently when Saturn transits Capricorn.

As Saturn soaks up the last days of his transit in Capricorn, solidifying the last of his lessons or impacts, for the next 28 years, it’s a good time to reflect on the lessons , re-routes, ambitions, the losses, the grief, the depression, the reality checks, the small incremental wins and what has survived outside all the suffering of the past 3 years.

Saturn as it leaves Capricorn; begins to perfect its aspect to Jupiter. Creating what Astrologers refer to as the “Great Conjunction”. The “Great Conjunction” as Astrologer Austin Coppock has outlined, is one the main timekeepers for humanity’s ability to keep time and records, outside the rising of the Sun each day, and the Lunar cycles and phases. Saturn Jupiter conjunctions can be seen as an extension of the astronomical clock for measuring time as humans, marking consistently 20 year, 200 year or 800 year cycles. This Saturn cycle, sees his exit from Capricorn, coinciding with the beginning of all three new cycles of time at once with this great conjunction with Jupiter.

Saturn moving out of Capricorn, and its meeting Jupiter, begins a new 20, 200-year cycle, that was last seen 800 years ago simultaneously. Not a bad punch to leave on for old father time as he exits a sign of such strength and renewal. The perfection of Saturn or “Old Father Time” to leave Capricorn and then begin these’s cycle on the Summer/Winter Solstice, shows that for all his coldness and sternness, Saturn isn’t afraid to try new things and continues to play with our perceptions and experience of what time is and how it impacts us.

Now is a great time to look over the difficulties, reality checks, the hard work, the lessons, our relationship with time and ageing along with what we wish to plan and achieve as small yet realistic goals over the next 28 year Saturn cycle. Saturn leaves a place of strength and authority, so this is an important cycle that is resetting. Things will clearly be different in 28 years time, But the aim is to make it better and to plan out the best road forwards, minimising the aggressive consequences to our actions. Now we need to start choosing our decisions more wisely and think about what we can cut back, and sustain, over longer periods of time. Climate change and sustainable living seems to be an obvious and urgent part of this narrative, as we come to the end of 2020 and this Saturn in Capricorn cycle.

To be honest, its a transit people probably wont miss, but its one we need to keep in the back of our minds. Old Father Time never forgets. As Saturn continues his way in to Aquarius, a sign Saturn also rules, we look to the differences of the two signs and how Saturn can rule two signs with such different significations and purposes. In Aquarius the rules are different and the topography very different, as we move from the dizzying heights and lonely terrain we have been navigating in Capricorn, into a space of vision and aspirations with more inclusiveness and collectable accountability. More on this soon, along with the impending Jupiter Saturn conjunction. But for now, Saturn, as you sit upon my Sun for the third time this year……. I bid you Adieu. Those with heavy Capricorn placements, for example Sun, Moon or Ascendant, can finally sigh in relief, as our once in 28 year lessons in responsibility, action and consequence begins to fade into a new experiences.

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DECEMBER 2020 MONTHLY HOROSCOPES

December 1, 2020 ~ Sarah Murphy ~ 1 Comment

Madonna in the film ” Desperately Seeking Susan” 1985

December’s astrology is just as captivating and powerful as the astrology that opened the year. January’s Saturn Pluto conjunction brought with it some powerful events, which follow strongly the patterns of previous Saturn Pluto conjunction’s. Archetypal Astrologer Richard Tarnas describes the Saturn Pluto conjunctions as ‘Cycles of Crisis and Contraction’.

December brings us the tail end of the year as well as the ‘Great Conjunction’ of Jupiter and Saturn. More to come on this separately in a new post, however December’s Jupiter Saturn conjunction, begins both a new 20 and 200 year cycle at the same time. Add in Eclipse season and a solstice to the mix, its is a huge month.

December looks to round out the year with just as much dynamic and captivating astrology that has been a trademark of both 2020 and the new decade.

Below are some large brush stroke observations through the sun signs. Where possible read your rising sign over your sun sign, if known. Enjoy xx

ARIES / ARIES RISING

Jupiter and Saturn’s conjunction on the summer solstice establishes fresh connections within your community and social networks. Finally you can breathe a sigh of relief as Saturn finishes its stern assessment of your career and reputation sector. After three months of disruption Mars finally allows you to assert your intentions clearly.The full moon on 30^th December focuses on family and home, helping to round out an incredibly challenging 2020.

TAURUS / TAURUS RISING

The great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn on the solstice offers opportunity and consolidates your career and reputation. Conjoining every 20 years it offers a fresh era of ambition and opportunity. The solar eclipse on 15^thDecember potentially throws some shade or unknown factors around resources and debts; tread lightly around such topics at this time.

GEMINI / GEMINI RISING

The lunar eclipse occurring on the 30^thof November is a signal of unseen things at play around your identity and relationships. Know not all the information is at hand during the first two weeks of December. This becomes more amplified on 15^thDecember, with the Solar eclipse in your relationship sector. Eclipses are blind spots and can speed up situations. Expect the unexpected. Resolutions arrive with the full moon in Cancer on the 30th December, rounding out 2020 with clarity and comfort.

CANCER / CANCER RISING

Jupiter and Saturn meet in Aquarius on the solstice, freeing up all your relationships, making them lighter and less rigid and heavy, as Saturn leaves yours relationship sector. External sources of finances or other resources maybe offered from others. Mars finally frees up space for some real career advancements.

LEO / LEO RISING

The summer solstice delivers a once in 20-year conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn which highlights commitments and optimism around relationships. This is a new era. A solar eclipse on 15^th December signals some blind spots around pleasures, creative pursuits, flirts or children. Mars now gains momentum after three months of introspection and reveals a more powerful and self-determined personal ideology.

VIRGO / VIRGO RISING

A lunar eclipse on 30^th November highlights the shifting sands around your home base and career or external reputation. The solar eclipse of 15^th December develops the role of home or family in context of your career. Eclipses can be blind spots or offer fast progress; be alert. The full moon on 30^thDecember offers kindly help and comfort from your wider community and social networks. Mars progresses your self-determination around financial and material resources.

LIBRA / LIBRA RISING

December is a wonderful opportunity to engage with friends and loved ones. Mars gives energy and vitality helping such engagements. Personal creativity and your relationship with children will see optimism and solidarity created thanks Jupiter and Saturn’s conjunction on the summer solstice. This 20-year cycle is forging a new era and offers great opportunity around your creativity and children.

SCORPIO / SCORPIO RISING

A lunar eclipse of 30^th November carries its tone through the first two weeks of December. Eclipses in your financial house indicate unseen activities at play or an acceleration towards a target. Jupiter and Saturn meet up on the summer solstice, marking a new era in your home, family and ancestor sector. Optimism and commitment drive this new era. Mars helps you rip through any to do lists and assists with problem solving.

SAGITTARIUS / SAGITTARIUS RISING

December opens with a visible lunar eclipse on 30^thNovember which echoes through your relationship sector for two weeks. Eclipses can speed things up and information isn’t always seen right away. Things may not be what they seem. A solar eclipse on 15^thDecember offers a shift in terms of who you are and how you present. The full moon on 30^th December sees a culmination point around financial resources and debts.

CAPRICORN / CAPRICORN RISING

2020 has been an intense year, but no one has to bear its weight more than Capricorns. December sees this load lighten. Saturn moves out of Capricorn at the solstice; a new dawn of opportunity is apparent. Mars gives positive progress on the family and home front and the full moon on 30^thDecember culminates in your relationship sector, marking a yearly peak in your family relations.

AQUARIUS / AQUARIUS RISING

Having Jupiter and Saturn conjoining in your sign on the summer solstice is rare and auspicious. New beginnings concerning your identity and how you present to the world are initiated by this ‘great conjunction’ in Aquarius. 15^thDecember’s eclipse focuses on change and development in your creativity and community sector. These shifts of direction may not be obvious until 30^th December.

PISCES / PISCES RISING

Mars brings real progress in your earned income; all the stop-starts are behind you and December provides financial momentum after three months of frustration and delay. Saturn’s move out of your community and social networking sector shifts the pressures and obligations on your social sector. The 15^thDecembersolar eclipse in your career and reputation sector mixes things up in ways that won’t be observable until 30^thDecember.