ASTROLOGY FORECAST
DECEMBER 18 - 24, 2023
All dates and times are given in EST.
Monday, December 18. Although an effortless flow of energy from today's Mercury-Jupiter trine supports communications and can be helpful for legal, educational, travel or logistics related matters, you need to keep on top of the details because Mercury's retrograde motion could muck things up. This is especially true when it comes to mail delivery systems (physical or electronic) and supply chain management.
There's also a small chance that the late afternoon hours could find some of you fuming as you sit a in rush-hour traffic jam. If so, tap into the energy of the transiting Pisces Moon and make the most of this solitary standstill by tuning into an engaging podcast, an inspiration program or simply listening to whatever type of music soothes your soul.
If you're mindful of these influences, you should be able to avoid any missteps and end the day with a smile.
Tuesday, December 19. Given the passive influence of today's lunar energies, you're likely to spend it treading water rather than accomplishing anything important. In fact, you're far more likely to spend it talking about what needs to be done, rewriting your to-do list and blowing things off until tomorrow.
Add in a brief void moon (4:04 PM - 5:47 PM) and you're likely to end the day on a pleasant but unproductive note.
Depending upon your situation, this might not be a problem. However if you're on a deadline, it's probably best to avoid taking a long lunch, an extra break or engaging in idle chatter.
And once the transiting Moon enters Aries (5:47 PM), everyone can expect a second wind.
Wednesday, December 20. In contrast to yesterday's mellow mood, you not only start the day ready to make things happen, but probably feel driven to do so.
Under today's lunar influence, you're likely to experience strong bursts of energy. However, if you push yourself too hard or for too long, you're feel depleted and find it hard to get back on task.
To that end, you do better to divide big projects into separate tasks, tackle them one by one and take breaks between them. This will not only allow you to grab a snack to nourish your body but will also give you time to rest your eyes and/or clear your head.
Thursday, December 21. For some of you, today's Venus-Uranus opposition will coincide with a sudden and/or expected development in an existing relationship, which could take the form of a conflict or in an extreme case, a separation. For others, there's a possibility that some of you could pay a big price today for an impulse purchase or worse, experience some type of financial upset.
When you factor in the influence of the impulsive transiting Aries Moon, it increases the odds for hasty decisions and/or actions.
Normally, the simultaneous Mercury-Saturn sextile would add offer some stability, but its influence is weakened by Mercury's retrograde motion.
While you don't have control over other people, you do have control over your own decisions and actions, and exerting self-control is the key to navigating the potential pitfalls of the Venus-Uranus opposition.
After an extremely brief void moon (9:48 PM- 9:51 PM), the energy calms down as the transiting Moon enters Taurus.
The winter solstice occurs at 10:28 PM EST. More about this below.
Friday, December 22. If you haven't finished your holiday shopping, you can count on the helpful influence the transiting Taurus Moon to help you find the right gift for everyone on your list.
In fact, whatever your plans are for the day, the odds for a successful outcome are heightened by fortuitous aspects from the grounded Taurus Moon to Mercury, Saturn and Jupiter.
On a different note, today's Sun-Mercury Retrograde conjunction could find some of you reflecting on your creativity, self-expression or life purpose.
Saturday, December 23. There's a chance that a few of you could find yourself in a bit of a panic this morning due to some type of unfinished business (e.g., holiday shopping, a package that wasn't mailed, finalizing plans for New Year's Eve).
If so, take heart (and a deep breath) because the afternoon brings steadier influences that will help you catch up or worst case, come up with a viable Plan B.
That said, most of you should find this to be a busy but productive day that ends on a happy and satisfied note.
Sunday, December 24. Whether it's in-person or virtual, by voice or by text, the sociable transiting Gemini Moon (3:16 AM) suggests that you'll want to mix and mingle with others today.
Lending support to these friendly lunar influences is the Sun-Saturn sextile, which means that whether you're celebrating Christmas Eve or are simply enjoying your Sunday, your day is likely to go according to plan.
