December’s Celestial Themes: Tension, Clarity, and Grounding
December brings a powerful shift from the exploratory Sagittarius energy into Capricorn’s structured realm, but not before navigating some challenging aspects that demand both spiritual maturity and practical wisdom.
Early December: Communication & Reality Checks
The Full Moon in Gemini (December 4) illuminates information, communication patterns, and how you’ve been thinking and connecting over the past six months. At 13° Gemini, this lunar peak brings mental clarity to what you’ve learned and helps you process the wisdom gathered since the Gemini New Moon.
The Mars-Saturn-Neptune Gauntlet (December 8-14)
December’s spiritual crucible arrives through three pivotal aspects:
Mars square Saturn (December 8) at 29° Sagittarius/Pisces creates friction between inspired action and limiting structures. This is where dreams meet obstacles, requiring disciplined faith rather than blind optimism.
Neptune stationing direct (December 10) at 29° Pisces—the anaretic degree—marks a critical spiritual turning point. After months of internal reflection, Neptune clarifies your vision and dissolves illusions that no longer serve. Please note: when Neptune stations in either direction, you may feel a little spacey, so stay grounded and slow down!
Mars square Neptune (December 14) at 29° Pisces/Sagittarius tests spiritual discernment. Watch for confusion around goals, misplaced energy, or the need to surrender control.
Mid-December: Grounding the Vision
Mercury re-enters Sagittarius (December 11) and gives you one more pass to speak your truth, finalize your plans, or have important philosophical conversations before the New Year.
Mars enters Capricorn (December 14 through January 23) and your energy becomes focused, ambitious, and practical. This is about strategic action and building something real.
Late December: Closing and Initiation
The New Moon in Sagittarius (December 19) at 28° is your final opportunity to plant seeds of faith, adventure, and expansion before the New Year. This degree carries urgency—what future do you want to create? Join in for a New Moon intention-setting meditation on Dec19 at 5 PM Pacific.Details on home page.
Winter Solstice (December 21) brings the Sun into Capricorn, marking the longest night and the return of the light. It’s the perfect time to reflect on this most tumultuous year and set intentions for building sustainable structures in 2026.
Venus enters Capricorn (December 24 through January 17, 2026). Venus here is about being practical with relationships and finances, aligning with Mars in Capricorn to set a solid path forward for the year ahead.
A Peek at 2026: The Dawn of a New Era
2026 heralds some of the most significant outer planet shifts in decades—a complete reconfiguration of the collective energy that will shape the next 6 to 15 years.
The Aries Initiation
Neptune enters Aries (January 26, 2026) for the first time since 1861, remaining until May 21, 2038. This is a generational shift from Pisces energy that dissolves…. into Aries’ pioneering spirit. Collective dreams become warrior visions. Spirituality gets direct and action-oriented, and we re-imagine what courage and identity mean.
Saturn enters Aries (February 13, 2026 through April 12, 2028), bringing structure to new beginnings. Saturn in Aries builds discipline around autonomy and leadership, demanding that we take responsibility for initiating our own growth.
Saturn conjunct Neptune at 0° Aries (February 20, 2026) is a Cosmic Moment. This aspect has not occurred at 0° Aries in recorded history! This is a once-in-a-lifetime, extraordinary opportunity to create NEW….everything!!!—where dreams meet form, vision meets reality, and spiritual ideas require concrete action. 0° Aries is the pure spark of creation. What new world are we bringing?
Uranus shifts into Gemini (April 25, 2026 through August 3, 2032), revolutionizing communication, technology, education, and information systems. After years in Taurus disrupting the material and financial world, Uranus in Gemini awakens mental liberation, decentralized networks, and breakthrough ideas. The last time Uranus was in Gemini was 84 years ago!
Jupiter enters Leo (June 29, 2026 through July 25, 2027), bringing joy, creativity, confidence, and generous self-expression. After the nurturing journey through Cancer, Jupiter in Leo celebrates boldness, artistry, and authentic leadership!
The Big Picture
2026 is a threshold year. The cosmos is preparing to rewrite an entirely new chapter. The Saturn-Neptune conjunction in Aries is the lynchpin—it asks: what are you being called to pioneer in this new world?
Prepare for the Cosmic Shift!!
With such powerful planetary alignments ahead—especially the historic Saturn-Neptune conjunction at 0° Aries in February 2026—now is the time to gain clarity on your personal path forward. December’s grounding energy offers the perfect foundation to understand how these once-in-a-lifetime transits will impact your unique chart.
Schedule your reading now in December to be prepared. Understanding your personal astrology before these major shifts arrive allows you to work consciously with the cosmic currents rather than being swept along by them. Let’s explore how you can harness these transformative energies to pioneer your new beginning!!! And.. Gift Certificates are available!
Looking forward to seeing you soon!!
Stay….Inspire…Connected…Empowered
Peace and Blessings
Shelley
