Hello, beautiful souls, and welcome to your “December at a Glance”! Can you believe we’re already closing out another year? As the calendar flips to its final page, December invites us into a powerful season of reflection, release, and renewed intention. This month, the cosmos and the wisdom of the Tarot have truly woven a rich tapestry of insights, guiding us through a dynamic landscape of connection, personal growth, and profound self-discovery.
Let’s dive into the celestial whispers and intuitive pulls that will shape our journey through this magical December!
Astrology: Navigating the Cosmic Currents
December arrives with an invitation for deep understanding and heartfelt connection, but also with calls for serious self-reflection and clear goal-setting.
The Opening Chapter: Connection and Understanding (Early December)
The very first days of December sparkle with a beautiful, positive, and communicative theme, especially within our relationships. It’s as if the universe is encouraging us to open our hearts and truly listen to one another.
This lovely energy is beautifully underscored on December 2nd as Venus in adventurous Sagittarius forms a sextile with transformative Pluto in revolutionary Aquarius. This creates a beautiful, harmonious space for togetherness and understanding, allowing us to explore the deeper currents of our connections with both passion and acceptance. Expect opportunities to bond on a profound level, truly seeing and appreciating the unique spirit within others.
Just a few days later, on December 4th or 5th, we’re graced by the luminous Full Moon in Gemini. This aerial full moon emphasizes a readiness for open understanding and communication. It’s a time when truths can come to light, and our minds are alight with curiosity and a desire to articulate our feelings. This is a potent time for heart-to-heart conversations that can bring clarity and harmony.
Simultaneously, Mars in fiery Sagittarius forms a trine with Chiron in pioneering Aries. This is a powerful, healing aspect that encourages us to look at our wounds and actively apply ourselves to heal and understand them. The energetic push of Mars, combined with Chiron’s wisdom, offers a brave opportunity to confront old hurts, not to dwell, but to find pathways to liberation and empowerment. It’s time to be proactive in your healing journey!
Then, get ready for a truly extraordinary cosmic alignment on December 6th and 7th: Mercury in Scorpio, Jupiter in Cancer, and Saturn in Pisces constellate a rare Grand Water Trine! This is a powerful, flowing current of energy that connects our deep thoughts (Mercury in Scorpio) with expansive emotional wisdom (Jupiter in Cancer) and spiritual grounding (Saturn in Pisces). Expect profound insights, heightened emotional intelligence, and a sense of deep spiritual connection. This is an incredible opportunity for introspection, understanding your subconscious motivations, and receiving intuitive guidance that feels both nurturing and incredibly wise. Use this time for meditation, journaling, and truly listening to your inner voice.
Mid-Month Shifts: Restlessness, Clarity, and Boundaries (Mid-December)
As we move into the second third of the month, the energy may feel a bit more restless and confusing. It’s a period where things might seem murky, but remember, confusion often precedes clarity.
On December 9th, Mars reaches a square to Saturn. This alignment is a cosmic reminder to adjust your strategies where needed and accept the limits made for you. Don’t push against a brick wall; instead, find a new angle, a new path. This isn’t about giving up, but about working smarter, not harder, and respecting the boundaries that are in place, whether external or internal.
The days around December 10th and 11th bring a complex mix of energies as Mercury in Scorpio conjoins Lilith, opposes Uranus in Taurus, and trines Neptune, which turns direct in the last degree of Pisces on December 10th. Woah, that’s a lot! This period heralds restlessness and unforeseen events. Mercury’s dance with Lilith brings forth our shadow truths and untamed desires, while its opposition to Uranus can shake up our stable foundations, bringing unexpected revelations. The trine to Neptune, freshly direct in Pisces, offers a spiritual lifeline, allowing us to tap into our intuition and compassion amidst any chaos. Expect deep subconscious material to surface, challenging societal norms, and a call to trust your inner compass even when the outer world feels unpredictable.
Then, on December 14th, Mars reaches the last degree of Sagittarius and forms a square with Neptune. This signals potential movements of disorientation and a lack of energy. You might feel a bit lost or your motivation might dip. Be gentle with yourself. This is a call to slow down, reconnect with your spiritual side, and perhaps re-evaluate where your energy is truly going.
Around December 17th, the Sun squares Saturn, which firmly calls you to assume responsibility for your own actions towards your own happiness. This is a mature energy, asking us to be accountable for our choices and to understand that our joy is ultimately our own creation, nurtured through diligent effort and self-respect.
The Solstice and Beyond: Structure, Stability, and Deep Longing (Late December)
The days around the Winter Solstice are filled with a potent mix of tenseness and a powerful call to set clear goals and dedicate yourself to each of them. This is a crucial time for self-reflection and serious planning. The cosmos urges a realistic approach to how to attain and achieve the goals that you are setting. Don’t just dream; plan.
With the Sun’s entry into Capricorn around the Solstice, the cosmic focus shifts dramatically to clarity, structured action, and concrete implementation. This earth sign energy grounds us, encouraging us to build strong foundations for our future aspirations.
As we approach Christmas Eve on December 24th, Venus enters Capricorn, squaring Neptune as she changes signs. This creates a fascinating blend of energies: a deep longing for redemption within our relationships, coupled with an equally deep desire for stability. You might feel a yearning for soulful connection and deep reassurance in your partnerships. Be honest about your needs, but also realistic about expectations.
Closing out the month on December 28th, a Mercury-Chiron trine supports healing dialogue. This is a wonderful opportunity to mend fences, speak your truth with compassion, and engage in conversations that facilitate emotional healing. Finally, as the month closes, a Mercury square to Saturn reminds you to choose words carefully. Communication becomes very important, and thoughtfulness in expression will save you from misunderstandings or unnecessary hurdles.
Tarot’s Whisper: A Journey of Reawakening and True Desire
Now, let’s turn to the wisdom of the Tarot, which beautifully echoes and deepens the astrological themes for December. My pull reveals a journey of re-evaluation, bold action, and confronting deep truths to step into authentic connection.
The cards pulled are: The 4 of Cups Reversed, The Knight of Wands, The 3 of Wands, The 3 of Cups Reversed, The Lovers Reversed, Judgement, The 3 of Swords, with the powerful Ace of Pentacles as our Shadow Card.
1. 4 of Cups Reversed: This card immediately suggests a shift from apathy or discontent. You are letting go of past disappointments and becoming open to new opportunities and invitations. This ties beautifully with early December’s positive and communicative theme, urging you to re-engage with life and relationships rather than retreating. It’s time to say “yes” to what truly calls to you.
2. The Knight of Wands: Oh, the energy! This Knight charges in with bold action, enthusiasm, adventure, and rapid movement. This card perfectly mirrors the restless yet clarifying mid-month energy. It’s about setting those clear goals (Winter Solstice energy) and then fearlessly riding towards them. Don’t be afraid to take a calculated leap, but remember the Mars square Saturn warning to adjust strategies where needed.
3. The 3 of Wands: Following the Knight’s charge, the 3 of Wands represents expansion, foresight, and planning for the future. You’re looking out at the horizon, making successful ventures, and seeing the bigger picture. This aligns perfectly with the shift towards structured action and concrete implementation as the Sun enters Capricorn. Your efforts are building towards something significant.
4. 3 of Cups Reversed: This card acts as a gentle warning. While early December celebrates togetherness, the reversed 3 of Cups indicates potential disharmony, isolation, or even cancelled celebrations. It’s a call to be mindful of fractured friendships or situations where you might feel left out. This resonates with the Venus in Capricorn square Neptune, highlighting a deep desire for stability but encountering challenges in relationships. Be discerning about where you invest your social energy.
5. The Lovers Reversed: This is a significant card, highlighting relationship challenges, misalignment of values, and difficult choices. It speaks to potential separation or indecision within key partnerships. This card strongly resonates with the Venus-Neptune square and the Sun-Saturn square, urging you to take responsibility for your happiness and be clear about your values. It’s a call to examine if your relationships truly align with your deepest self, and to make choices based on authenticity, even if they are tough.
6. Judgement: This card is a powerful turning point – an awakening, a rebirth, and a response to an inner calling. It’s a time for profound change, forgiveness, and a deep self-evaluation. This is the clarity that emerges from the mid-month confusion, and it aligns with the call to heal old wounds and assume responsibility for your actions. You are being asked to rise above past mistakes and step into a truer version of yourself.
7. 3 of Swords: This is often a difficult card to see, indicating heartbreak, sorrow, grief, or painful truths. It suggests that you might have to confront some painful realities or experience a sense of separation. This card ties into the Mars square Saturn and Sun square Saturn, urging you to accept limits and take responsibility. It also reinforces the Mercury square Saturn at month’s end to choose words carefully, as painful truths, once spoken, cannot be unheard. While challenging, this card is often about clarity gained through difficult experiences, leading to healing.
The Shadow Card: Ace of Pentacles
Underneath all these complex energies, our Shadow Card is the grounding and hopeful Ace of Pentacles. This card represents new beginnings, material opportunities, security, and the potential for manifestation. Despite the challenges, the heartbreaks, and the necessary restructuring, there is a fundamental promise of grounded growth and tangible new beginnings waiting for you. This is the fertile soil beneath your feet, the hidden potential that emerges once you’ve faced the difficult truths and made the necessary changes. It assures us that practical stability and a fresh start are truly possible, serving as the underlying reward for facing December’s journey with courage and an open heart.
Bringing it All Together: December’s Guiding Light
December is a month of profound contrasts and powerful opportunities. It begins with a beautiful open-heartedness, inviting us to connect and understand on a deeper level. But as the month unfolds, we’re asked to brave some turbulent waters – to face our wounds, adjust our strategies, and confront difficult truths in our relationships.
The call to set clear goals is paramount, especially around the potent energy of the Winter Solstice. This isn’t just about New Year’s resolutions; it’s about deeply examining what truly makes you happy, and then taking responsibility for pursuing it with a realistic and structured approach.
The Tarot cards beautifully underscore this journey: moving from a reluctance to engage (4 of Cups Reversed) to a fearless pursuit of your future (Knight of Wands, 3 of Wands), even if it means navigating relationship challenges (3 of Cups Reversed, Lovers Reversed) and confronting painful truths (3 of Swords). The transformative power of Judgement assures us that this intense self-reflection will lead to a profound awakening and a clearer path forward. And resting as our hidden support, the Ace of Pentacles promises that through all of this necessary work, new, tangible beginnings and grounded stability are indeed waiting to manifest.
So, dear friends, embrace December with both an open heart and a courageous spirit. Allow yourself to feel the deep longing for connection and stability, but also be brave enough to face what needs healing and what requires a responsible, clear-eyed approach. The universe is conspiring to help you shed what no longer serves, clarify your deepest desires, and lay a strong, stable foundation for the year ahead.
Wishing you a December filled with profound insights, heartfelt connections, and the courage to claim your truest happiness!
Until Next time…
Love and Hugs
B🐝