Week Ahead Transits 23 - 29 December
Week ahead transits 23 - 29 December
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Sun = Capricorn 1° 58’ – Capricorn 9° 6’
Moon = Libra – Capricorn
The potency of the New Moon in Capricorn in the coming week is rearing its energetic pulse and is influencing introspective moments. The holidays are upon us and this is also the last full week of the year, in true Capricorn fashion, we may be thinking to the future and what we want to accomplish next year, but before we jump into the new year, we can take a breath while also reveling in all that we have accomplished in the last 357 days.
There are a couple of big transits that force our attention away from more calming and relaxing efforts but as the Sun travels through the first decan of Capricorn, which coincides with the 2 of Pentacles, we will be pushed to do it all and with grace. This card depicts a person juggling two coins with a figure 8 around them, while standing in front of a choppy ocean. A lot of details call for our attention, putting the focus on just maintaining balance while navigating the chaos in the ethers. What this decan asks of us is to become more aware of how we respond to a sudden onslaught of upheaval within our environment. Are you able to manage yourself and your inner stability while also making necessary pivots? Short answer: of course you can!
Jupiter squares Saturn again for the second time during their full planetary dance. The last time Jupiter and Saturn were square was on August 20th, while Jupiter was moving direct, so the August 20th date will clue us in to what this second square will conjure up. Think of the institutions that you were dealing with during that time; academic institutions, legal, government aid, insurance, etc. Jupiter coming back to meet with Saturn is like a second chance or a re-submission of some kind. Jupiter retrograde influences us to develop a broader confidence in what we are capable of handling when it comes to said groups.
Do you remember back to the great conjunction of December 26th 2020? Saturn and Jupiter were conjunct in Aquarius at 1°, a sense of greater responsibility to the community, collective, friends, church, school, health care, legal fields were all starting to take a new form within the collective’s vision of equity. The current slurry of Jupiter/Saturn aspects are building upon a larger world view that began in 2020 and since the square is just the first quarter phase, we will begin to notice monumental shifts in the collective’s beliefs around said institutions.
Mercury/Jupiter opposition is back! What a journey it’s been, specifically with the media, socially and intellectually. Social media bans have been on and off the table around the world with Australia being the latest country to talk of social media bans for children under the age of 16. This comes as somewhat of a shock but also seeing as all of the data and research points to social media being unhealthy for… well, everyone, this shouldn’t come as a surprise. With this week being the last time Mercury opposes Jupiter in the precarious scenario that they have found themselves in – mutual reception in detriment signs – we could see some more movement around social media use and regulations around it. On a personal level, this could be a great time to consider how social media has affected your use of language, communication and intelligence.
Monday 23rd
It’s easy to walk away from something when we know that there is so much more right around the corner, a quick swoop out of the past and into the future. The Sun is square the nodes of the Moon. Its power and will is pulled between two paths which polarize the ‘me’ and the ‘you’, a solution for how to balance your new direction and the relationships that you’ve made along the way. What works and what doesn’t? Make a decision and run with it.
Moon sextile Venus, trine Jupiter rx, Sun square NN, Venus sextile Chiron rx.
Tuesday 24th
Our growth is dependent on how big of a container we are given and the quality of the soil. With Jupiter square Saturn, we are tested to see how healthy our roots are, this isn’t a test from the universe for maniacal reasons, it is a test to see what we need to change about our environment to encourage more growth. We may notice what has been limiting us and decide to take charge in making changes to the home, work and relationships. What comes up today will be deep wisdom for the future progress of your work.
Moon opposite Chiron rx, trine Venus, Jupiter square Saturn.
Wednesday 25th
It’s Christmas and it’s going to be an intense one! Moon enters Scorpio then promptly moves into a square with Pluto and Mars, which are co-rulers of the scary insect. It can feel like being caught between a rock and a hard place, nowhere to really run to. A T square in the fixed signs can feel like that, a tension within that develops into immobility OR complete rest and restoration. Learning to balance the duality of life, through appreciation for the good, the beautiful, the fulfilling while it happens. Savor and hold on to the ones you love.
Moon > Scorpio at 12:06 am, square Pluto, square Mars rx, sextile Sun.
Thursday 26th
The Mercury/Jupiter tango continues on with a square to Saturn. The T square creates an incredible amount of tension, Saturn’s influence is strong in this, pulling the weight between the logical mind and our world view. Once you know something, it is impossible to unknow it. This is one of those moments where the information that we gleam irrevocably changes how we structure reality. The Moon in Scorpio is bringing up deeper emotions that may be difficult to ignore regarding specific friendships and romantic relationships.
Moon trine Saturn, square Venus, opposite Uranus rx, Mercury opposite Jupiter rx, square Saturn.
Friday 27th
Venus squares Uranus today. The last big Venus/Uranus meet up was October 14th so consider what was happening in your love life around mid-October because a sudden shift/ change in heart comes about whenever Venus and Uranus make a connection. The change of heart or sudden shift can be from either an internal or external source but with this last quarter phase square the source, it is likely to come from friends, community or groups that we are affiliated with. With the Moon entering Sagittarius, the general tone is that of good faith! Moon trines Mars and the North Node activating a surge of future planning.
Moon trine Neptune, Moon - Sagittarius 11:46 am, sextile Pluto, trine NN, trine Mars rx, Venus square Uranus rx.
Saturday 28th
Even though we may have some big feels today, Saturn is coming in to put the lid on any ridiculousness. The Moon in Sag reminds us of the larger picture and what is important to our essential core values. This can be a moment to remember the path that you had been on and ponder where it will continue to go, Saturn helps to formulate a structured approach with realistic intent.
Moon opposite Jupiter rx, square Saturn, conjunct Mercury.
Sunday 29th
It’s time to snuggle down and take some time to recuperate the mind body and spirit. The Moon enters Capricorn today after making a square to Neptune and the North Node proving that sometimes our dreams deserve some coaxing. Chiron stations direct which isn’t necessarily a monumental transit to speak of since Chiron is retrograde every year for about five months, but this in itself is what adds to the Chiron archetype of the wounded healer. Chiron is an asteroid that sits between Saturn and Uranus and unlocks the potential healing journey through the retrograde phases. Once Chiron stations direct, the storyline becomes more clear regarding where we are along the healing path.
Moon trine Chiron rx, sextile Venus, square Neptune, Moon > Capricorn at 8:37 pm, square NN, Chiron stations direct.
*Keywords: Voc = Void of Course Moon, NN = North Node, SN = South Node, rx = retrograde
Written by Evelyn Zuel
