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   December 2018  ~ READY TO SOAR

The tides are finally shifting!! This is the month that the LONG retrograde focus finally ends!  The retrograde influences still linger through most of the month but you will definitely feel the cloak of retrograde energies becoming lighter and finally be removed. Mercury is direct early in the month (December 6) and this change in directions coincides with the Sagittarius New Moon at 15°. It will take until December 25 for the post-transit Mercury shadow to completely dissipate but once it is gone we open up into a brilliant and very rare period in January 2019 where EVERY PLANET is moving direct!!!!  There is a date I especially love this month if you have to get something out into the world in a big way, the Solstice, December 21 also has the amazing connection of Venus with Neptune in a beautiful way PLUS the lucky combination of Jupiter and Mercury in the planet of good luck, Sagittarius.

The end of the month really opens us up into the time we have been waiting for, for a very long time!!

For the most of the month we are breaking free from the retrograde rhythm and the ‘rules’, cautions, and other things to know still apply.  Here is more info about these transits to keep in mind…

Venus still has its post-transit shadow period until December 18. Since Venus rules love, beauty/design and money/finances/business there is a lot to know about this transit, as such, I have created a massive amount material about Venus retrograde including a focus on where Venus will be retrograde for each sign in my October 2018 Youtube Horoscopes. Here is my very comprehensive Venus Retrograde Do’s & Donts Video. Also still helpful is my blog, “Maximize Personal Planet Retrogrades”.  I highly recommend that you educate yourself with these and other resources to learn about the very important things to know about this cycle.

Decisions in money, love, or aesthetics are best to be carefully scrutinized before making.  I have outlined lots of guidelines and caveats to this in my Venus Retrograde ~ Do’s & Donts Video.  Here is a written version of this very informative video in my blog with the same name.

Even though there is much to watch out for in the retrograde cycles, MUCH MAGIC can roll in and that flow can continue heartily this month bringing us to the time of brilliant launches and radical new chapters.

If you are planning travel, check out my monthly Travel Astrology Reports on my site AstrologyKissedTravelBliss.com

Look out for sweet vibes in the days around December 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 28, 29. 

Be aware of an increase in the likelihood of stress, challenges, and overstimulation, or general awkwardness in the days around December 1, 2 , 5, 6, 19, 22, 24, 28, 29.  .

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** Note: often the effects of planetary transits are felt before or after the actual day the transit occurs.

December 1 — Venus in Libra Opposing Uranus in Aries  —   This transit (which officially happened on 11/30 but could still bring manifestation now) can bring surprises or overstimulation in the arenas of love and money.  Chance romantic encounters are more likely, as are shocks or conflicts with romance or money.  Alternatively awesomeness could show up in both love and money and the transit could take the form of overstimulation to the point of exhaustion.

December 2 — Sun in Sagittarius Square Mars in Pisces  —   This transit can bring irritability and impatience.  Ego battles could flare.  You may have to stand up for yourself to protect from someone pushing your boundaries but try to assert calmly as tempers can escalate at this time.

December 3-4  —  Mercury in Scorpio Trine Chiron in Pisces  —  This transit can be great for communications that smooth over old wounds.  spiritual topics can get a boost now and you may discover an important piece for your path.

December 5   — Sun in Sagittarius Square Neptune in Pisces —  Extra focus on action may need coinciding focus on rest.  Impediments internally or externally may slow your groove but take heart, more open stars are coming soon :)

December 6  —  Mercury Direct at 27° of Scorpio - A little awkwardness likely at this time as Mercury shifts directions.  Pay more attention to details and expect changes to plans.

December 6-7  —  New Moon in Sagittarius at 15° -  New beginnings and time to make wishes in the areas of teaching, learning, travel, international connections (different countries, languages, cultures), spiritual or religious work or projects, writing/publishing/speaking and everything else Sagittarius.  This New Moon also has Mars and Neptune conjunct in Pisces bringing an extra dreamy energy.  Some things that come in may seem too wonderful to be real.

December 9 —  Mercury in Scorpio Trine Chiron in Pisces  — Sweet solutions are more likely to roll in now.

December 16 —  Venus in Scorpio Sextile Saturn in Capricorn  —  This is a great aspect for love and money.  Self-esteem and security could be re-affirmed and long-term steps could move along nicely.

December 16-17 —  Mars in Pisces Sextile Pluto in Capricorn  — This can bring great drive and stamina.  Even though the mercury retrograde post-transit shadow period has a little longer to clear, the aspects occurring in these few days can be amazing for starting to move things along in a big way.

December 18 —  Venus post-transit shadow period ends  — Finally!  the VERY long transit of Venus retrograde is done for another 1.5 years.  Many blessings, gifts, and lessons likely came in this time that may have brought in important things and could have created a great foundation for future expansion :)

December 19 —  Sun in Sagittarius Square Chiron in Pisces  —  Feelings might get a little hurt around now.  Do due diligence to see if what naysayers may come up with now has any important pieces for you.  Take what helps and leave the rest.  This storm will likely pass very quickly.

December 20 —  Sun in Sagittarius Trine Uranus in Aries — This transit starts a series of lucky transits of ultimate proportions!!  I love the days around now for awesome and important steps forward.  Brilliant breakthroughs, genius ideas, and good luck are more likely now!

December 21  — Venus in Scorpio Trine Neptune in Pisces —  Certainty and clarity are more likely to come in now.  The ethereal mixing with form coming in the shape of support from seen and unseen realms are more likely now :)

December 21  — Mercury in Sagittarius Conjunct Jupiter in Sagittarius — plus solstice This aspect can bring enhanced LUCK and GOOD NEWS!  Lots of magical potentials!  Put a big circle around this time in your calendar.  The days around today are full of awesomeness.

December 22  —  Full Moon at almost 1° of Cancer  — I love this time for wonderful family gatherings!  There is a slight challenge with Mars and Chiron that can bring up some tension but overall a brilliant time set up for wonderful emotional connections.  Any issues that come up can smooth into greater intimacy and closeness.  Going into this time well-rested and relaxes could set you up for easily defusing whatever may come up.

December 24  — Mercury in Sagittarius Square Neptune in Pisces —  Communication could have a brief block. Confusion or deception could come up now.  If you are not feeling clear, hold off on important things until you feel the green light.  There will be plenty of time to do important things so you will have your pick.  Let your intuition guide your actions :)

December 25 —  Mercury post-shadow period clear  — Let the launches begin!!!  A phase of very open stars begins now.

December 28 —  Venus in Scorpio Sextile Pluto in Capricorn  — I love this time for important steps in love, money, or anything else! Sweetness abounds and the stars are clear for major forward movement.  Feel your way through your big steps :)

December 28-29 —  Mars in Pisces Conjunct Chiron in Pisces  —  This combination could manifest as some growing pains.  A necessary part of expansion is vulnerability and being present with the many chances that openness can bring challenges.  Alternatively great action could be spurred on the inner planes and without challenge.  Either manifestation has potential to bring awesome awareness and breakthroughs.