Year: 2022

“Keep a flowering branch in your heart and the singing bird will come.” Proverb

“My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.” Robert Frost

Jupiter leaves the sign of Pisces and enters the fiery sign of Aries on December 20- the day before the Winter Solstice. Jupiter in this sign increases personal courage and brings alive  a sense of adventure. It is a good time for renewing inspiration, vitality and hope. Jupiter will be in Aries until May.

The Winter Solstice, when the Sun enters Capricorn is December 21. This earthy, grounded sign helps us manifest our goals and dreams through responsibility, pragmatism and commitment.

Mercury will station retrograde on December 29 at 24 Capricorn. The retrograde period lasts through  January 18 when Mercury will station direct at 8 degrees of Capricorn.

It’s wise as always during the retrograde period to anticipate possible delays and miscommunications. Best to make sure all important info is backed up.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”A nature spirit dancing in the mist of a waterfall.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

 

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” Maya Angelou

Venus is now in Capricorn. This is a serious sign for Venus. In relationship Venus in this earthy sign  is concerned with serious commitment. She favors  pragmatic planning for a stable, long term foundation.

This   provides a good time to review financial plans and reevaluate your work and relationships from a long  term, pragmatic perspective.

The sign of Capricorn is ruled by Saturn and in relationship charts between two people, if there are Saturn/Venus aspects it can indicate longevity in relationship and is regarded as the “glue” that holds relationships together.

The Sun is sextiling Saturn early in the week. At the same time the Sun is squaring Neptune for much of the week. This indicates a good time for the imagination and creative visualization. But it’s best to wait til next week before acting on any newly hatched plans due to Neptune’s foggy influence.

Venus and Mercury in Capricorn will form a dynamic square to Chiron, the asteroid of the Wounded Healer. Chiron’s influence here can help with transforming what are regarded as old wounds, into new strengths. The square alignment in astrology calls for action and often, overcoming something in the process. Mars retrograde in Gemini can also help with this process as it forms a beneficial alignment to Chiron this week.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”The human soul, in its eagerness for new experiences, seeks embodiment.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill