By the 17^th of this month until January 6th, Mercury retrogrades from Capricorn into Sagittarius.

This planet symbolizes: communication, contracts, negotiations, robbery, transportation, burnout and stress. When Mercury retrogrades, it affects us in these areas. During that time you may expect delays concerning a contract or negotiations, lost mail, luggage, or important documents. You may also miss some important phone calls. Often mechanical problems with cars, phones, computers, etc. happen. You could experience misunderstandings with others and also lots of stress. Most stress comes from our close surroundings. It looks like everything is going wrong and everyone is in a bad mood.

The full Moon on December 8^th is in Gemini and the new Moon on December 23^rd is in Capricorn. Venus travels from Capricorn into Aquarius and Mars moves from Pisces into Aries.   

ARIES: By the mid-month you are entering in a period of change. These changes may lead to open, expand and develop your world as never before. Free yourself up more and prepare to chase the chance. You might have good luck in gambling or speculation. You feel luckier than usual, and each day may seem as if something wonderful is about to happen.  Put your heart and soul into "it" this month. What good is a creation, an idea, an invention if it isn't taking you somewhere? While others may be happy with the thing itself...you have bigger ambitions and agendas. Learning something new should be on your agenda list, as a matter of fact. Dig up something that fascinates you, put your feelings behind it and get out into the world where you can learn everything there is to learn about it. This month you’re entertaining, affectionate, and witty. Amuse yourself with art, music, drama, and sports events. A person of power contacts you and could be instrumental with life changes ahead.  Love at first sight may be involved. Good talk flows wherever you go. With a new moon transit your 10^th solar house; traveling is activated, whether personal or business. Act independently as you feel a need to prove yourself.  

TAURUS: The full moon of the 8^th impacts plans and finances. Tricky choices makes for mental teasers particularly near the 6th. Trust your own judgment and take calculated risks. December sizzles with financial promise. Work you have done will now have a successful ending. After Dec. 8^th, you’ll sense big profits ahead in a joint enterprise, but investigate every detail carefully. Between December 8^th and the 30, confer with financial experts and look at past records.  On the job, someone you may meet after Dec.8^th might be a definite asset to your career. Now would be a good time to make specific, detailed plans for achieving your ambitions. Talk over your views with good friends or associates. A younger person could give you a new perspective. In the coming months utilize an internal and psychological release so you can approach life from a healthier and more secure angle. With Mars in Aries (your 12^th solar house), you may feel rebellious and want to be alone, shying away from decisive action. Your physical energy might seem limited. The biggest challenge for you now is to stay out of other people’s dramas. Your own love life is full of enough twists and turns now. Attempting a challenging task can help with these problems or use your energy to find the true meaning of life!  Exercise whether you feel like it or not. 

GEMINI:  A relationship is at the heart of what this full Moon in your sign can manifest. Your fate and destiny is intertwined with that of another, if you’ve already met and know where kismet is leading, then follow. If you are alone, then you won’t be for long. The prevailing tone of this month is a mix of conflicting energies that might put a bit of stress on your heart, but this is nothing you can't handle. In fact, if anyone is going to make the most out of the month, it will be you. Tap into your aggressive nature and act boldly toward the object of your desire. At the same time make sure that there is harmony among those around you and make sure everyone's needs are taken care of so that peace may exist among all. You’re popular and make new contacts easily now. The future seems bright when you have something to look forward to. You are happier working at your own pace, without too much supervision.  Avoid group pressures for now, and join up with them again later this month. It’s an excellent time to begin a new relationship and making important contacts in business, course of studies or publishing your work.  Your mind forms strong opinions readily, yet you have little need to force your views on others. A key relationship brings issues to resolve.  Plenty of talk is involved between Dec.8 to 23. It’s vital that you decide what’s worth preserving and what isn’t.  After Dec.8, an unexpected trip thrills you because of a romantic interest. Your enthusiasm will please any lover this month.

LEO: When the Sun (your planet) meets Pluto, for you it marks the boundary between your mediocre life that’s gone before and the brilliant performances you can expect a peak at and reach in the future. Your will power is strong now and you’re excited about everything you do.  You’re lively and alert – but watch your temper!  Instead of blowing up, do something productive and make good use of your energy. Don’t get sidetracked by too many “brilliant ideas.”  Ignite the fire within your heart and make it burn brighter than before. Keep in mind, however, that compromises may need to be made in order for you to be on the same page with your lover when it comes to the way in which you relate on an emotional level. Make sure everyone gets to be on center stage, so don't hog the podium. Maintain a working balance by letting others have their turn in the spotlight as well. You’re energetic, and people are more attracted to you; compromise and diplomacy are enhanced; athletic competence improves.  You’re on the brink of uncovering talents, creativity, and feelings that could change your life. Your voice, the written word, or close kin may be involved.  After Dec. 9, a member of the opposite sex fascinates you, but gives confusing signals. Revise your goals in light of new information.  A friend will help.

VIRGO: The pattern of planets that complete this month, for you it brings one domestic area to an end so a new one can begin. It’s so important you cut off from the past to create a more secure future. The overall direction of your path may become an issue for the next six months. You’re asking hard questions about what you are doing with your life. There are a couple of important issues that you may need resolve. Take an active role in the department of love and romance and feel free to be aggressive about having your needs met. Make sure you are 100% comfortable with the situation or else stand up and change it. For you, this month is all about taking action. Strive to create peace through honest assertiveness. Make wise changes and you’ll reap long-term benefits later.  Exasperation is likely when someone needs your help.  You want to do what’s right, but it means a sacrifice.  On top of that, you feel guilty for hesitating to help.  This is only natural – don’t be too hard on yourself.  Help out if you can; you’ll be very glad you did.  Try to compromise if you can, in order to avoid a needless controversy.  Use your extra energy and drive to consolidate your holdings.  It’s a good time to make plans, but delay any sensitive negotiations or decisions until next month, if possible, when you’ll be able to see things more objectively.

LIBRA:  Mercury and Venus (your planet) are in Capricorn, your 2^nd solar house. It gives you the opportunity to remove yourself from the rigid ruts and routines that have cramped your style and set a fresh new ball rolling in your life. You’ll be able to create a good impression, schedule a job interview or make a presentation, which will have an impact on others. Some of your opinions may undergo great changes. Now is a good time to make plans in this regard. You should enjoy a good mood for the first two weeks and you will find that in general, things will be going quite well for you.  The influence of a close family member is apparent. After December 21^st, an unusual romantic adventure is memorable.  Falling in love at first sight may be easy. Your attention is highly focused on your relationship to your job and how you can be more productive. Perhaps the only sticky situation that is apt to arise is that which stems from a rather aggressive approach in the department of love and romance. The last two weeks of December, Mars is in your solar 7^th house. A friend or loved one may tend to put the damper on what you say or think. There is some restriction to your ability to communicate during that period. If this looks to damage a situation in the work place, express the desire to think a matter through before you make any sort of decision or comment. This impatient urge or petty argument by one or both parties may result in an all-out war. Try to maintain a level head in all situations. Your career depends upon your own ambition and drive, which are strong now. You are able to use good common sense, feel the trends and make the right moves.

SCORPIO: It’s been a long time coming but now the much vaunted the last Eclipses lights up your financial and personal life. This can mean good news if you’re been thrifty and prudent in the past, otherwise you must reorganize and transform your economic basis. If you view this as an opportunity to restructure things for the better, you’ll benefit from every obstacle.  A key point is your actions will benefit the whole and not merely you. Be creative in looking for solutions. Financial challenges might crop up, putting a dent in your sense of security.  Changes in your money picture impel you to think hard about new ways to use resources.  This is a great time for earning if you don’t go to extremes. This month finds you socializing pleasantly. An elusive piece of the puzzle may have you on edge and your sweetheart may be wondering what is going on. Although the subconscious dimensions of your plight will not be known for a while, you can still provide some idea as to what is bugging you. The two of you will be able to work things out as a team. It’s a good time to let others know of your affection for them, either directly or by letter.  You can be in a good mood and have greater appreciation for the love and caring you see around you in everyday life.  Exciting changes at home or in your love life are in store. 

SAGITTARIUS: The social agitation that has been in your life last month is coming to an end. The celestial energy for this month will help you to learn some lessons and prepare for the next cycle. It would be great if you had some success and honors, because this would help you confront the upcoming weeks, which will be a time of meditation and feeling a little bit disconnected from the world. It’s set to alter your world in a catalytic way. Anything past it or old you once sunk your clutches into must be allowed to drift into oblivion this month could make you feel up and down.  Care is necessary when making decisions regarding relationships or with business partners.  You might feel insecure or pessimistic. Your sweetheart may be feeling a little drained by having to meet all your demands, so you need to work on relationships of the nonromantic kind. This will not only ease the pressure but make you a more balanced lover.  Avoid taking unnecessary risks, and in general overextend yourself.  Counter these tendencies by seeking help from impartial advisors, especially regarding finances. Think carefully before saying anything that might be misconstrued. You may express yourself accurately but the listener still may not hear it correctly.  You still have a great chance to make significant changes in your appearance or your impact on the world this month.  Sell your upbeat philosophy.  If you’re looking for love, after December 21^st, your love life is exciting; someone who reads your mind appears and you’ll be popular and social.

CAPRICORN: You’ve been sitting on an emotional time bomb and Saturn is the event to bring any inner turbulence to the surface. A period of spiritual liberation and regeneration begins; assume control over your destiny, don’t let others do it for you. You journey inward to explore inner thoughts and seek answers.  A mystery that has long plagued you can be solved after Dec. 4, and breakthroughs occur. Work has, in some capacity, absorbed a great deal of your energy and your passions have also been deflected to handle business, chase objectives and push agendas. That's going to change during this month because Mars moves into Aries. Finish up any outstanding business and get ready to enjoy a completely new focus point by the end of the year. Friendships are suddenly deeply intriguing. Pay attention to the feelings that are simmering just below the surface. Your enthusiasm is directed toward the fulfillment of your dreams, and plans for expansion.  Push ambitious career plans.  Show natural leadership and you’ll gain the cooperation of co-workers.  Use your energy productively and get vigorous exercise to avoid burnout. With Mercury and Venus in your sign, you can learn to better understand how you connect with others, and how to improve the quality of your relationships.  Any efforts you make in that direction will bring you great rewards, both now and later. 

AQUARIUS: This is the end of the voyage you have taken over the past year. You undoubtedly saw some interesting sights. Whether you were on an inner voyage or an outer one, the cosmic energy will bring you into a safe harbor. Unpack your bags carefully, as they are filled with treasures and souvenirs you will want to put around the house as happy reminders of how you've grown. For you it’s a beginning of a fantastic new future where you can gain a foothold on a new life.  Go to a party or slip out of work early and have a good time. Talk it out, work it through, get it off your mind and get it out of your heart as soon as possible this month. The cosmic weather is shifting at the end of this period and PASSION is becoming the number one focus. The clearer you are about what you want, need and long for from love, the more power you give the universe to create it. Be honest, be open, be yourself and be eager to explore what ignites. You and yours are sure to find the laughter and light conversation both refreshing and rejuvenating. The planets this month stimulate you to face up to some deeper and ongoing issues between you and your significant other.  It can turn out well if you relax. Your main goal should be to increase the harmony between you and letting go of petty concerns that get in the way.  If you’re looking for love, after December 21^st, your charisma adds to your sex appeal. You can find romance, instant friendships, and or a new admirer.  You can influence and persuade effectively this month, as Venus transits your 1^st solar house. You also feel motivated to defend your point of view but you’ll do better if you curb this urge. Postpone pending legal proceedings if possible.