Happy holidays! It has been quite a year as we have been
approaching the pivotal Saturn-Pluto conjunction of January 2020. Many changes
have occurred in the world and in our lives and it has been a stressful time
for many. During December things will continue at the same rapid pace as we
have grown accustomed to, with several big changes.
Jupiter changes signs and we experience the first of two major
eclipses December 26. Jupiter is considered the planet of luck and gain and it
changes signs ever year. December 2, it leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn
where it will remain for the next year.
Jupiter in Sagittarius has been in the sign of it’s rulership making
it powerful and optimistic. As it enters Capricorn, Jupiter is considered at
its ‘fall,’ which weakens the function of the planet. This does not mean
however, things can’t turn out in a positive manner. As Jupiter is the planet
of joy, luck and expansion its placement in Saturn’s sign (Capricorn) can be an
awkward fit but of course this should bode well for earth signs, especially
those born under the sign Capricorn.
Jupiter in Sagittarius has been concerned with ideas, and
expansion, Capricorn is the sign where the ideas can be implemented. Some
keywords for Capricorn might be mastery or reality over optimism. Jupiter in
Saturn’s sign is more sober than optimistic; more interested in the details of
how of something is going to be accomplished and therefore it can lead to solid
accomplishment based on ‘doing the work.’
Jupiter in this signs is all about building something. Capricorn
is a Cardinal sign which means energy can change and be directed toward an
important goal. The role of a cardinal sign is to push forward. You will fare
well with Jupiter in this sign if you can take a realistic and mature view of
things. Jupiter in Capricorn will be about ambition, leadership and a drive for
economic growth and power.
Jupiter will trine Uranus in December, and we could experience
unexpected opportunities at this time or set something new into motion. This
will only occur once and it will be in effect most of the month. It will be
exact approximately December 12-17.
Jupiter will remain in Capricorn until December 18, 2020, when it
will enter Aquarius. Jupiter’s last transit through Capricorn was December
2007-early 2009.
Approaching the
Saturn-Pluto conjunction of 2020
As we begin December we are roughly 5 weeks away from the powerful
Saturn-Pluto conjunction. These two power house planets meet up at 22 degrees
of Capricorn January 7-14, and a major eclipse occurs on January 12, that will
‘set off’ this aspect.
Saturn conjunct Pluto is not an easy transit. Some things will end
to make room for new beginnings. This can include jobs, relationships and any
other number of situations depending on where this falls in your personal
chart. If something ends remember another door will open.
The
Saturn-Pluto conjunction is not easy to understand as Pluto deals with that
which is deeply hidden, and Saturn relates to structures, time and limitations.
When combined with Pluto, Saturn becomes very demanding and many things
must be transformed during this period. Saturn-Pluto will test things in our
lives for resilience just as earthquake will tests a building's structure. A
building that is structurally sound is much more likely to withstand the
earthquake but a house built of cards will be eliminated. We are being put in a
position to defend our positions on many matters that can include work,
relationships, financial preparedness, and other areas of our lives. On a
larger scale, society itself is being tested, and that which is not working
will be eliminated altogether or transformed into something different.
This transit will affect us personally and the world stage.
Saturn-Pluto aspects typically deal with who the power and therefore it deals
with corruption and abuse of power as well as who makes the decisions that
affect us all.
Pluto transits have a way of purging things that do not suit the
collective good. We are seeing this transit play out at this time in the form
of Presidential impeachment hearings in the US. In Israel Prime Minister
Netanyahu was recently charged with fraud, bribery and breach of trust. In
Turkey there is a pushback against Ergogan and his politics, and the protests
continue in Hong Kong against Chinese rule and Pro-democracy forces won the
last election. There is still a fight over Brexit in the UK and these are only
a few examples of the types of changes we will see. This transit will set
the stage for the year 2020 and the changes we experience will change some
things forever. All is not negative however as this transit tends to remove
things that need to make room for the new, and another way to look at it is the
evolution of man and our personal lives. As we move through December we will
see a great deal of change and unfortunately we will see a lot of collective
stress as well.
December annular eclipse
December’s solar eclipse falls the day after Christmas and the
lunar peak occurs just after midnight, EST. Technically it is called an annular eclipse, or sometimes a ring of fire
eclipse. This happens when the new moon moves directly in front of the sun and
is too small to totally cover over the sun’s disk. It will be visible from Saudi Arabia, southern India, and parts of
Indonesia, and, those in Europe, parts of Asia, and North/West Australia will
see a partial eclipse.
This eclipse falls at 4 degrees of
Capricorn. Capricorn rules the 10th house of business, priorities
and banking and is concerned with personal if not financial security. This is a
generally fortuitous and positive eclipse as it conjuncts Jupiter and makes a
trine to Uranus. The theme will be prosperity and new beginnings with the trine
to Uranus. Now is a positive time for travel, dealing with foreigners and
expanding your sphere of influence.
Other
significant transits in December:
December 3, Venus sextiles Mars
bringing the male and female planets into harmony. A good day for socializing.
December 8, The Sun squares Neptune.
This can be a day where confusion reigns. Check over important documents and
make sure all things of importance are clear.
December 9, Mercury enters
Sagittarius. Communication will increase and our thinking may be a little more
upbeat with this transit. As Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter we can hear some
tall tales and some things may be blown out of proportion.
December 11-12, the full moon falls at
19 degrees of Gemini. Gemini rules the 3rd house of communication,
immediate family and co-workers. This moon can manifest itself as a desire for
change or doing things on the spur of the moment as Gemini can’t stand to be
bored.
The primary influence at this time is
the triple conjunction of Saturn, Pluto and Venus. This can mean challenges in
terms of love or money, and if there is an issue it will likely reach a peak at
this time. You may well ask yourself if your relationship continues to serve a
purpose. Mars trine Neptune can lend
itself to creativity and compassion.
This is the final full moon of the
year. It’s time to wrap up the last 6 months and prepare for new beginnings in
the New Year.
December 19, Mercury squares Neptune
as the Sun did earlier. Confusion may abound, new information can be revealed,
but check your facts about anything important. Use caution while driving as
this can be a tiring day where many people don’t pay attention to the road. We could see water related weather
conditions.
December 20, Venus enters Aquarius.
Venus in this sign is far less serious than it was in Capricorn. People may be
more open to fun, new experiences and demand more personal freedom.
December 21, the Sun enters Capricorn
and this begins the first official day of winter. The Sun in Capricorn is more
serious and we will be motivated by ambition, achievement and more traditional
values. We are in the Capricorn season.
December 22, Venus squares Uranus.
This can be a day of excitement and fun, or it can be a day fraught with
unexpected events and change especially involving relationships and money. This
is a day to remain flexible. The possibilities however are positive.
December 28, Mercury changes signs
once again and enters Capricorn placing 5 planets in the same sign.
Conversation and thinking becomes more serious and we will be focused on
matters of ambition and personal security.
Here’s wishing you and yours the best
of holidays however you celebrate and a happy and prosperous New Year!
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