Whole Life Times: Winter Light and Shadow

December 2004 | Astrology

Winter Light and Shadow

by Diane A. Curran

December’s solstice reveals contrasts in light and shadow. Get a subtle uplift from the pre-solstice Quintile (72° angle) between Sun and Jupiter. A Capricorn Sun and Libran Jupiter offer reminders to use expansive vision in creating a future unlimited by past failure and unshackled from divisiveness. We’re invited to choose the higher vibration of Jupiter as a harbinger of abundance, not of ill-tempered war. Chiron (revealer of shadows) and Saturn (stern scout) offer support from behind the scenes.

Planets to Watch

12/1 Wednesday

No exact aspects. If Mercury turning Retrograde yesterday missed your radar, today’s wild goose chases offer reminders.

12/2 Thursday

Venus Square Neptune 6:22 pm. Lingering illusions about love and money need defusing.

12/4 Saturday

Sun Sextile Neptune 1:32 pm. Compliment others from your heart and watch them shine.

12/5 Sunday

Sun Sextile Jupiter 10:57 am. Leadership opportunities abound. Leap, and acknowledge others’ contributions.

Venus Conjunct Mars 2:13 pm. With the sexual sizzle index on high, factor real insight into choices.

12/6 Monday

No exact aspects. It’s ok to wear clown shoes as long as you remember to keep both giant feet out of your mouth.

12/7 Tuesday

Mercury Conjunct Pluto 3:05 pm. Count to ten before aiming sharp words at authority figures. Staying cool serves you better.

12/10 Friday

Sun Conjunct Mercury 12:21 am. Everyone has a lot to say, but cut some slack as words get a bit tangled for all.

12/11 Saturday

New Moon 20°22’ Sagittarius 5:29 pm. Start by telling kind, clear truths to yourself. Keep that going for powerful long-term benefits.

12/12 Sunday

Mercury Sextile Jupiter 4:46 pm. With creativity high, choose words that truly honor others to garner expanded support for your bright ideas.

12/13 Monday

Venus Trine Saturn 8:26 am. Extend the hand of friendship to former foes and watch relationships shift dramatically.

Sun Conjunct Pluto 9:02 am. Set aside traditional, tired rhetoric and commit to substantive forms of idealism.

12/14 Tuesday

Mercury Sextile Neptune 5:45 am. Ask for the resources you need, sharing them generously.

12/16 Thursday

Venus Enters Sagittarius 9:10 am. Use strengthened powers of attraction for the highest good of all concerned.

12/19 Sunday

Venus Square Uranus 3:54 am. “Love stinks” only if you try to control the object of your affection.

Mars Trine Saturn 6:10 am. Temper desires for power by trusting the universe’s willing support of what benefits you.

Mercury Direct (SD) 10°27’ Sagittarius 10:29 pm. Keep the usual celebration of Mercury’s renewed forward motion in perspective, taking one last moment to release outdated opinions.

12/21 Tuesday

Winter Solstice, Sun Enters Capricorn 4:42 am. The season begins with a strong focus on self. Use the energy to put maturing skills into practice.

12/24 Friday

Sun Sextile Uranus 6:51 pm. Hard work does pay off, so delight in the unexpected. Surprises come in handy.

12/25 Saturday

Mars Enters Sagittarius 8:04 am. Make great use of the next six weeks: volunteer to head a project then see it through with humor and joy.

12/26 Sunday

Full Moon 5°12’ Cancer 7:06 am. Instead of fanning frustrations over past failures, recognize the desire to protect others as a renewable strength.

Mercury Sextile Neptune 9:36 pm. Use an amplified ability to speak truth in embracing inclusive ways for noticeable progress.

12/27 Monday

Venus Sextile Neptune 8:32 am. Expanding your definition of community becomes much easier, so open your mind further.

12/28 Tuesday

Mercury Conjunct Venus 10:23 am. Frame New Year’s resolutions in precisely positive language for greatest results.

12/30 Thursday

Venus Sextile Jupiter 2:18 am. Put what you want in a much broader context to empower your activities. Mercury Sextile Jupiter 1:07 pm. Choose words and thoughts wisely as they are mirrored immediately.

Mars Square Uranus 11:46 pm. Take 2004’s last moments to release any desire to overpower those vulnerable in your circle.

Signs of Intelligent Life

Aries 3/21-4/18 Fire

Start the month jazzed with new ideas, creativity and opportunities for friendship. Be generous in paying attention to others and your turn to shine will come with ease by month’s end.

Taurus 4/19-5/19 Earth

Take the month to consider the long but fruitful process you’ve completed in reshaping your future. Congratulations on removing major deadwood. New energy for action is on its way.

Gemini 5/20-6/19 Air

With a personal vision far less stressed than before, you’re almost at sea with possibility. Activate recently honed focusing skills with clear intent to manifest results to your heart’s content.

Cancer 6/20-7/21 Water

Feeling feistier, passionate and more open to new ideas? Take advantage of this energy surge; let your creativity blossom.

Leo 7/22-8/21 Fire

Tired of parsing your past and future to see what’s useful? Stick with it. You’re building muscles that will come in handy next summer when Saturn jumps into your sign.

Virgo 8/22-9/21 Earth

The past year’s heavy lifting is over, so for improved results, readjust your rhythm and use those many lessons to handle what comes your way with greater diplomacy and thoughtfulness.

Libra 9/22-10/21 Air

Now that Jupiter is supporting your vision of a more appealing future, use recently honed skills to amortize natural creative gifts. Let go of false limits and soar.

Scorpio 10/22-11/20 Water

As promised, it’s time for action. Venus and Mars team up to turn your intensity to its flipside — magnetism — to attract strong allies to your worthiest cause.

Sagittarius 11/21-12/20 Fire

Don’t shoot from the hip or talk off the cuff this month. You’re in bright sunlight, so choose wisest counsel and stay purposeful at all times.

Capricorn 12/21-1/19 Earth

Roll up those well-worn sleeves and enjoy tasks that have a purpose and contribute to your future’s vision.

Aquarius 1/20-2/17 Air

Come down off that mental scaffolding for a second and spend some quality time thinking about the next steps needed to boost your resources. Choose new adventures with new maturity.

Pisces 2/18-3/18 Water

Mars, Venus and Saturn are your new best friends, reshaping the stereotype of Pisces into a more accurate picture of your inner strengths and resolve. Use your talents with skill.

Diane A. Curran anchors her persistent heavenward gaze by wiggling her toes regularly in lush terra firma.

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