December ‘24 astro-weather

This month begins with the New Moon in Sagittarius on December 1, which sparks a desire for growth and new beginnings, particularly in learning, exploration, and belief systems. However, its conjunction with retrograde Mercury invites reflection on past ideas and communication challenges. The square to Saturn in Pisces highlights tensions between ambition and current limitations, urging patience and realism. Meanwhile, the opposition to Jupiter in Sagittarius amplifies optimism but warns against overconfidence. This New Moon encourages bold intentions but reminds you to balance enthusiasm with practicality and persistence. This is also a call to embrace gratitude for what we already have, entering December with an energy of thankfulness as you prepare for the upcoming holidays.

On December 2, there’s a harmonious trine between Venus and Uranus. This aspect often brings positive, albeit unexpected, developments. It’s a great time to introduce something new into relationships, break free from routine, and express creativity in fresh and exciting ways.

On December 4, Mercury forms an exact opposition to Jupiter, and the influence of this aspect will be felt several days before and after that date. Keep in mind that Mercury is retrograde, amplifying the effects of this alignment. This aspect is associated with exaggeration, overstatement, and challenges in communication. On the flip side, this energy encourages stepping beyond usual boundaries, fostering a desire to broaden horizons. Problems that previously seemed unsolvable may suddenly reveal solutions or a clearer perspective. However, it’s essential to stay mindful of practical considerations such as budgets or logistics. Grounding yourself during this time is crucial to ensure a balanced approach. Be cautious with promises—Mercury in opposition to Jupiter often leads to promises that are not kept. If someone makes a promise to you, or you make one yourself, ensure you are 100% confident in your ability to follow through. On the same day, December 4, a square between the Sun and Saturn occurs, which may bring feelings of heaviness, limitations, and fatigue to the entire atmosphere.

Mars goes retrograde on December 6, initially in the sign of Leo, and later moving into Cancer, where it will remain retrograde until February 23, 2025. This period offers an opportunity to reassess your motivations and ambitions. Retrograde Mars often brings challenges, particularly in the form of stagnation. Projects you’ve been working on for a long time may now feel stalled, with little to no progress.

Feelings of frustration, a desire for recognition, or conflicts arising from feeling underappreciated may surface. You might find yourself questioning your goals, asking, "Am I truly channeling my energy in the right direction?" Additionally, unresolved conflicts from the past may come back to demand attention.

During this retrograde, it’s crucial to avoid rushing into action. Use this time for reflection and to reconsider your goals and motivations. Work on building your confidence and identify where pride or fear of failure may be holding you back. Focus on releasing these internal blocks.

This is a valuable period to revitalize your projects and practice patience. If you’re out of alignment with your true self, retrograde Mars can bring frustrations. However, it also presents a rare opportunity to redirect your life in a meaningful new direction.

On December 7, Venus enters Aquarius, setting the stage for an intriguing storyline that will unfold in the coming weeks. Upon entering Aquarius, Venus is immediately greeted by Pluto, and shortly after, it forms an opposition with Mars. Notably, Mars has just turned retrograde, meaning it is moving back towards Pluto, setting up another opposition with the planet. We’re all aware of the intense dynamics Mars and Pluto’s opposition brought while Mars was direct—particularly in the form of armed conflicts on the global stage, but also highlighted UFO (UAP) incidents. Remember, before Venus moved into Aquarius, she also formed a trine with Uranus, emphasizing themes of freedom, both globally and personally.

On an individual level, this transit amplifies the desire for unconventional relationships, originality, social activism, and humanitarianism. With Venus in Aquarius until January 2, 2025, you may expect some extravagance in New Year’s celebrations, along with unique or innovative ways of marking the occasion. The focus will be on authenticity and expressing emotions in distinctive ways.

The Venus-Pluto connection ushers in emotional transformation, intensifying passions. Venus, Mars, and Pluto are all associated with sexuality, creating a dynamic where one side may crave freedom in a relationship while other may lean towards control and dominance. Many relationships could face breaking points during this period. However, it’s important to remember that breakups occurring during retrograde periods (with both Mercury and Mars retrograde) often have the potential for reconciliation once the retrogrades end.

On the other hand, this planetary setup also offers an opportunity for healing and resolving past issues in troubled relationships. It’s a time to confront your shadow self and work through emotional patterns that may be holding you back. Strengthen healthy relationships by embracing the intensity of this transit with honest, open conversations. Avoid manipulation at all costs.

At the same time, the opposition between the Sun and Jupiter may bring a sense of invincibility, along with tendencies towards overindulgence. This aspect highlights a conflict between ego and wise action. Despite being an opposition, this is an alignment of two benefic planets, which can open up new opportunities—provided you remain grounded.

The beginning of December encourages learning from personal challenges. Conflicts that arise can teach you how to pursue your ambitions effectively while maintaining humility. Also, during this period, on December 7, Neptune finally turns direct after several months of retrograde motion. As Neptune stations direct, situations that once seemed unclear begin to make sense. Gradually, things become clearer—not just in personal lives, but also on a broader, global scale. This shift brings spiritual insight and inspiration that may have felt elusive before. Intuition is heightened, making it easier to recognize illusions and see things as they truly are.

On December 12, the opposition between Venus and Mars becomes exact, with Venus, after its conjunction with Pluto, bringing that Plutonian energy into the Mars dynamic. Mars dislikes being retrograde, as it makes him nervous and disoriented—he's used to moving forward, but when he’s forced to turn inward, he becomes a bit like a confused (yet still powerful) Pluto. When Venus opposes Mars, there is always a clash between desire and action. This is a very intense aspect, often bringing challenges in relationships and struggles for power. The best approach is to remain patient, try to understand the needs and desires of others, even if they don’t align with your own. Clear communication is key, as this transit can lead to misunderstandings due to conflicting needs and desires. It’s important to find a balance between romance and passion without neglecting emotional connection. Mars may bring impulsiveness and explosive reactions, so being aware of this and striving to maintain control is crucial.

Next, the Full Moon in Gemini occurs on December 15, marking a culmination in communication. However, with all the ongoing activity from Mars, Venus, and Pluto, this could lead to very intense and even aggressive exchanges. Still, this is the perfect time to clear up any misunderstandings that may have arisen. Even if communication gets aggressive, some things may finally clarify. If there have been disagreements, now is a good moment to resolve them. Focus on clarity, dedicate time to learning, exploring, and addressing anything that remains unclear. It’s also a great time to refresh connections and social interactions. On the same day as the Full Moon, Mercury turns direct, further enhancing communication and clarity. This is an ideal moment to plan new projects, though the time for action will come later, once Mars is no longer retrograde.

On December 18, we have a square between the Sun and Neptune, heightening sensitivity and intuition. However, a sense of uncertainty may hinder the expression of that intuition. This aspect brings a need for deeper spiritual healing. While it’s a challenging aspect, it also stimulates creativity, art, and imagination. During this time, it’s a good idea to retreat and regenerate in your own privacy.

The following day brings a wonderful aspect: a trine between Venus in Aquarius and Jupiter in Gemini. With both the small and large benefic planets in harmony, this creates an idyllic atmosphere as the year draws to a close, amplifying a desire for joy, celebration, relaxation, and fun. This aspect boosts optimism, confidence, and attractiveness. It’s also favorable for financial stability, making it a time when people might indulge in things they usually can’t afford (hello, Christmas discounts!). Take advantage of this period to create harmonious and positive moments with loved ones. It’s also a favorable time for investments and business negotiations.

On December 21, the Sun enters Capricorn, marking the official start of winter. The chart of the start of the seasons often sets the tone for the next three months. In this case, we see the Moon in Virgo in opposition to Saturn in Pisces. This alignment may bring a tension between practical efforts and emotional needs, creating a sense of conflict between duty and personal fulfillment. There’s also a powerful square between Jupiter in Gemini and Saturn, which can amplify the tension between expansion and limitation. While Jupiter in Gemini seeks growth, exploration, and new experiences, Saturn in Pisces urges you to ground in reality, potentially leading to feelings of frustration or internal conflict about how to move forward. Additionally, Jupiter forms an opposition with Mercury and a square with the Moon. The opposition to Mercury may still bring some miscommunications or misunderstandings, especially when it comes to sharing ideas or information. Meanwhile, the square to the Moon adds emotional tension, making it harder to balance intellectual and emotional needs. This period calls for careful communication and finding harmony between mental and emotional realms, as this is actually the remains of everything that happened at the beginning of this month. If it happens that you run into tensions in the first half of December, make sure that you play it smart and remain patient. Otherwise, the tense feeling will linger on, as long as you do not address it properly.

On December 23, Jupiter forms an exact square with Saturn, a highly significant aspect. After their conjunction in 2020 at the beginning of Aquarius, which added to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we now see the square. Squares are aspects of manifestation, so you will begin to see the effects of this alignment on a global scale.

On a personal level, this aspect creates tension between expansion and limitation, between reality and idealism. It often manifests as constraints on financial resources, with progress possible only through hard work and increased responsibility. Now is the time to focus on planning and staying accountable. If you’re working on large projects, direct your attention to the foundations and details that will ensure stability and long-term success. This period also coincides with the time for self-employed individuals to submit annual taxes, a review of work and results for employees, and a moment of reflection on how far you’ve truly come this year. This transit may bring frustration, as progress may feel too slow. However, it’s best to use this time to develop discipline and engage in long-term planning, focusing on steady, sustainable growth.

The period between December 23 and 27 may bring a surge of information in the media related to societal events. However, by now we’ve learned that this information is not always 100% accurate and often only presents one side of the story. This includes mainstream news as well as influencers who are showcasing how perfect and luxurious their lives are. Just remember that you do not see the whole picture in such situations. The same can happen on a personal level, as the final days of the year culminate with a square between Uranus and Venus.

Remember that trine between Venus and Uranus we had earlier? Now we face a square that brings uncertainty. With this square, people may strongly assert their own freedom while neglecting the freedom of their partners. This aspect can also bring financial shocks (for example, reflecting on how much has been spent on holiday preparations and celebrations). Unconventional relationships, love affairs, or even encounters that challenge your current relationship could occur. It’s important to note that relationships started under Venus square Uranus tend to be unstable and often end quickly, so it may not be worth the risk. This is a favorable aspect for breaking free from old patterns, experimenting with creativity, and seeking excitement. However, be cautious with impulsive financial decisions during this time.

Finally, on December 29, Chiron goes direct. Chiron has been retrograde in Aries since July 26 of this year, and with its direct motion, it offers an opportunity for healing of personal identity. Those who have been working on this in recent months will finally start to see tangible progress in this area. Chiron in Aries also provides a chance to overcome fears of failure and vulnerability. Use the end of the year to recognize your inner strength, despite the wounds you carry, and to set healthy boundaries with others.

The year ends with a New Moon in Capricorn on December 31. The opposition between retrograde Mars and Pluto intensifies, and the feeling of a fresh start may be overshadowed by the challenging energy of this aspect, potentially making New Year’s celebrations chaotic. Avoid overindulgence, and if you plan to use fireworks or other explosive devices, be cautious with handling them. This New Moon, however, is perfect for setting long-term goals and getting organized. It’s an opportunity to act maturely and assess both yourself and others clearly. This is the moment to take responsibility for your decisions. With the general energy of new beginnings, this New Moon is ideal for committing seriously to your goals.

December is a very dynamic month, but it’s focused on relieving burdens, reorganizing priorities, and finally taking responsibility. It’s a fantastic kickstart for a successful 2025.