FULL MOON FORECAST WEEK OF DECEMBER 15 to DECEMBER 22

This week looks to be a bit rapid fire with many aspects shifting rapidly. Just a few placements last much more than a day before moving on because many of them will be somewhat glitchy aspects with narrower orbs, semisquares, sesquisquares, semi-sextiles and quincunx, etc.

Longer lasting will be MARS Rx trine MERCURY as it moves direct, the oncoming JUPITER Rx square SATURN, the oncoming MARS Rx opposite PLUTO, a developing PLUTO trine the SOUTH NODE/sextile the NORTH NODE and a T square of the SUN and both NODES. This may make the week feel a bit packed with shifting and challenging energies through the Solstice. The trick is to stay loose about everything and don’t get flooded by any particular feeling or event. Step back from expectations and rigid stances.
The FULL MOON in Gemini will be focused on our mind and communication because… well, Gemini. Also, MERCURY that rules Gemini will be stationing direct that same day and getting pumped up by a trine with MARS Rx for a few more days. Impatience and impulsive thoughts and communication will be tempting, but keeping an eye on high principles and the long-term aims of any situation will help temper that as MERCURY gets going forward again. There may be some awkward exchanges in our relationships happening because the FULL MOON will be at the point of a YOD that is a sesqiusquare (square and a half) to both VENUS and LILITH which are consequently square to each other. VENUS represents things we value and cherish such as relationships, money, harmony and beauty. It is wrestling with our out-of-bounds rebellious and hidden side which with the MOON may trigger some heat in those areas for good or bad. Set up a circumstance where your bad-self can be safely and positively expressed and you will probably have a fine time.

The SUN for its part will be in a semisquare (half-square) with both VENUS and LILITH and a quincunx to URANUS Rx while opposing the MOON, emphasizing the volatility of the moment. SATURN will be just separating from its trine to JUNO this week, leaving a residue of more seriousness and responsibility in our domestic scenes that has been active all month. Perhaps a bit of a heavy setup for family visits this Xmas. Beware and be prepared to put on your Zen hat.

JUPITER is slowly building towards its square with SATURN, exact on December 24th, but definitely influencing the now. This will occur again on June 25 next year, though in different signs and co-aspects. Expansion vs restriction. Optimism vs pessimism. Party hard vs stay home and do taxes. This square gives us an opportunity to either find balance or fall to one extreme or the other. We might feel held back and dissatisfied in our progress or position, or at best find the juice to grind through the dark of the year with some perseverance that will pay off after the transit passes. Be patient and tolerant with any little disappointments on Xmas morning, k? Since JUPITER is in retrograde now and SATURN is floating through vague and dreamy Pisces the whole effect may be somewhat muted this time. The MOON fortunately conjuncts JUPITER Rx on the 14th giving that positive planet a brief boost that day despite SATURNS humbug vibe.

VENUS also squares JUNO as the week goes on, peaking on the 20th. This may throw some feelings of doubt into your relationships. Try not to indulge too much in needless insecurity and jealousy or foment strife over petty slights. Still, if something serious or chronic is up for you at home this is also an opportunity to address it responsibly. Discernment of the difference is key. With JUPITER Rx aspecting close to trine VENUS encouraging us we may just get a break or even a breakthrough this week.

The SUN will square NEPTUNE on the 18th. All week we may feel a bit dreamy and ungrounded or easily swept into delusions. Let things flow as they will. Squares are choice points. Acknowledge the atmosphere of uncertainty, tension and fear we have all been breathing for the last few years. Breathe it in and breath out peace. Say a prayer for all beings. NEPTUNE is there to remind us there are larger forces at work besides mere human foolishness and ignorance.

SOLSTICE happens early in the morning of the 21st on the west coast (Happy birthday, Shivoso) setting us on the long journey back into the light. The SUN enters Capricorn and we can get serious about getting set for 2025. Capricorn is ruled by starchy and square SATURN, as is traditionally, Aquarius, so the winter months always have a heavier vibe than the happy go lucky Sagittarius holiday season. Still Cappy’s are known for their ability to party hard once the work is done.

The SUN is in a T-square with the NODES on the 22nd and the MOON conjuncts the SOUTH NODE within hours, emphasizing some attention on past events or experiences coming up to be cleared so we can all move forward with our dharma. JUNO is semisquare the SUN too trending domestic scenes into focus during this T square for a lot of us. CHIRON is opposing LILITH then as well, perhaps lending some healing acceptance of the wilder side of life and its consequences.

Ok, onward and upward. More next week as we close out the epicness of 2024. Hang on to your hats folks.