On December 5 at 12:24 p.m. (EST), Mercury leaves expansive Sagittarius for an extended stay in determined Capricorn. This transit gives us the opportunity to build upon ideas formed and dreams created while Mercury was in Sagittarius.

Hello astrogrrl friends and readers,

The end of the year brings a little surprise. I will begin writing MonthlyScopes (Monthly Horoscopes) for SatoriNation.com starting with December's Horoscope.

Each month will detail the forecast for that month, as well as for each of the 12 zodiac signs.

I hope that you find them insightful, informative, and practical. Let me know your thoughts.

Here's a snippet of December's MonthlyScopes...

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Eclipsed Blue Moon Bids 2009 Goodbye

Celestially speaking, December's a busy month, starting with Venus changing signs and Uranus moving direct again on the 1st. Whatever internal work may have been happening during the past five months now have a chance to manifest in our external lives so, whether or not you're ready, it's happening.

The following day, we have the month's first Full Moon in Gemini. Then on the 5th, Mercury enters Capricorn and gets down to the business at hand. Within days on the 7th, Jupiter, the blissful planet, combines energies with Chiron, the wounded healer, for the third time this year. This meeting brings release to what may have had a hold on us.

Mid-month, the Sagittarius-New Moon occurs on the 16th. High spirits around the 19th as Venus link up with Uranus and the Triple Conjunction. This is followed by Leo-Mars changing directions to retrograde on the 20th. Then the next day, the Sun enters Capricorn and Jupiter unites with Neptune, the enlightened one. Our conscious will is determined; our focus turn inward as we ask ourselves, “what is it that truly drives our actions?” while Jupiter and Neptune give a dose of hopefulness for the things to come.

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An impulsive Aries-Moon, Venus and Mercury both aligning with love-to-shock Uranus and the rare Triple Conjunction promises blessing and just enough surprises as most of us, U.S. residents, spend the weekend with our families for Thanksgiving weekend.

So, what could all this mean for the weekend?

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Celestial excitement continues as December enters its second day. The Moon waxes and becomes full in Gemini (11 degrees) at 2:30 a.m. (EST) on December 2. Just the day before, Venus entered Sagittarius and Uranus changed directions.

The Gemini-Moon, opposite the Sagittarius-Sun, now urges us to expand our mind and think big, truly communicate by listening as well as talking, and rid our interactions of metaphorical "ceilings" with discussions without preconceived notions or imposed limitations by having expectations, especially with our siblings.

On the day the Full Moon in Gemini occurs, Saturn and Pluto remain tightly connected in a square, while Mercury (the planet governing the sign Gemini) links himself harmoniously with the auspicious Triple Conjunction. As the reality of our situations (Saturn) are forced upon us (square), we unavoidably delve into our own (Pluto) in hopes to find a way out, a solution, an answer, or to muster up the courage to ask for help. With the expansiveness of our mind and thinking outside the box (Full Moon in Gemini and Mercury's alignment to Triple Conjunction), we might just receive the answer we are seeking. But the answer may not come in the package expected. What happens then?

With Saturn and Pluto in the background, what we must do or have to choose may not be what we want to do or choose. Do we then become our own obstacle because we've limited ourselves to solutions that are acceptable to what we desire or what we can logically understand? I challenge each of us, including myself, to bravely act upon what must be done regardless of how difficult it might be. With the Mercury and the Triple Conjunction extending their assistance, we're able to devise a plan on how to make what must be done, happen. Perhaps, the Tarot Affirmation* on the Four of Pentacles - Attachments and Restrictions might help open the mind and welcome new ways of thinking/communicating.

For me, this Full Moon is harmoniously aligned with my Venus (relationships), Chiron (healing), and Moon (heart); and as a Virgo-rising, falls in my natal 9th house while as a Cancer-Sun, in my solar 12th house. It's fitting since I'll be traveling (9th house) to get some much needed chill time (12th house) with my family and life-long friends for three weeks in December! This holiday season marks the first occasion we'll have it without my father, who passed in January. However, we do have a new addition to the family and will celebrate the season with my newly born Libra-niece. Sadness mixed in with joy. Grief blended with healing. As a family and as individuals, we must grieve our own way and heal our own way. Together, however, we have each other's strength and support in sadness and in joy.

This Gemini-Full Moon is the first of two full moons this month. On December 31st, the Blue Moon is a Lunar Eclipse in her home sign, Cancer, and is linked to the Cancer-Capricorn eclipses in July. What an exciting way to ring in the new year! Stay tuned for a post on this eclipsed moon.

The planet of love in the idealistic, optimistic sign of Sagittarius conjures up glamorized illusions of romantic connections, where the chase is just as exciting (perhaps more) than the actual relationship. *sigh* Or is that just me? :-) On December 1st, Venus enters Sagittarius at 5:06 p.m. (EST), where she will remain until December 25.

Venus represents more than love, however; she also governs our material, personal, and aesthetic values. In the sign of the archer, Venus is grand. Her gestures are generous and optimism boundless. Our spirituality and capacity for personal growth are highlighted. Meeting and learning from others of a different culture from our own is also a theme of Venus in Sagittarius.

Also on the day Venus enters Sagittarius, Uranus changes directions and begins moving forward again, lifting whatever obstacles have been delaying us from making the changes we sorely need. Together with Uranus and the Triple Conjunction all moving forward now, allow this Venus in Sagittarius period to open our eyes to what they may have been closed to before. Embrace personal growth even at the knowledge or understanding that our beliefs have been misguided or are lacking wholeness. Let us be "bigger" than we are so, we can envision beyond what we have been seeing or able to comprehend.

Since July 1st Uranus has been retrograde, revisiting steps he's already taken and reviewing them more closely. On December 1st at 3:27 p.m. (EST), he changes his course and begins moving forward again. What did he learn these past five months? What did he scrutinize? What did he reform? What did he refuse to conform to? In Pisces, the possibilities are endless since the Piscean psyche is without boundaries.

Around the same time Uranus was retrograde, Neptune was as well. With Neptune in Aquarius while Uranus is in Pisces, these two planets are said to be in mutual reception since they are in each other's signs of rulership. Uranus governs the sign Aquarius, while Neptune rules Pisces. The advantage of two planets in mutual reception is that the energies between them are free flowing. They "get" each other, even if by nature they are far different from one another.

This weekend is not as tense as the past couple of weekends have been. But it's bittersweet for Scorpio and fellow water signs, Cancer and Pisces, as the Sun spends his last days in deeply-feeling Scorpio. He'll be shining his light upon Sagittarius late Saturday night (EST), a welcome change for fire signs, Aries and Leo, as well.

The planet of love and romance, Venus, remains in Scorpio for a couple more weeks though. With Saturn in relationship-oriented Libra and Venus deeply intense in Scorpio, what could this weekend have in store for us?

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Just in time. The Sun comes out from the deep waters of Scorpio and gives us LIGHT -- Sagittarian light to support what the New Moon in Scorpio on November 16 may have begun within each of us. November started off with the stressful Saturn-Pluto square gaining strength. It will have been a week since it peaked when the Sun enters Sagittarius. What have Saturn and Pluto incited within us? Has something been initiated during this New Moon phase? Well, the Moon waxes from the 16th until she's full on December 2nd, so there is time to get something started :-) With the Sun transiting Sagittarius now, our path is lit as we act upon what we believe in. Try out the Ace of Wands - Meditation for Initiation tarot affirmation if you are feeling you need that extra push to get things going.

Love, romance, and relationships get a workout as the strain between Saturn and Pluto culminates this weekend.

While Mercury is in Sagittarius, he will make connections with the following celestial bodies on (all dates reflect Eastern time zone; give +/-2 days for life span of influence)

New Moons signify rebirth, beginnings, a clean slate, the start of a new cycle. This new moon highlights Scorpio qualities (passionate, intuitive, intense, forceful, focused) and 8th house themes (shared resources, endings, transformations). Scorpio is natively ruled by Pluto and co-ruled by Mars. In Scorpio, the Moon seeks truth, answers in order to thoroughly understand situations and will keep digging as many layers deep as necessary to arrive at the core. The Scorpio-Moon gives us the power to let go and to regenerate.

This Scorpio-New Moon (heart & soul) tenses up with Chiron (release) and Neptune (enlightenment) while in harmony with Uranus (radical change) and the North Node (life path). Elsewhere in the sky, Saturn (structure) and Pluto (purging) continue their stressful connection. Allow this new moon to enlighten us on what needs to be released and give us the determination to make the changes necessary to establish a new foundation that steers us toward the path of our journey, if we have strayed.

This new moon occurs on November 16 at 2:14 p.m. (EST) at 25 degrees of Scorpio. Those born within 3 days of November 16 or May 14; or have planets/house angles around 25 degrees of fixed signs may feel the effects of this new moon stronger than most.

For me, this New Moon falls in my 2nd house (income/material value) and within one degree of my 3rd house cusp (thought/communication); it also forms a sextile with my natal Pluto, Ascendant and trine my Descendant. Some changes are developing with regards to income. I may be required to shift my way of thinking, make solid plans, and perhaps, my new source of income will somehow involve 3rd house representations and a business partnership.

How will this new moon influence your life? Look to the natal house/s this new moon will occupy in your birth chart. Match the sign and degree to the sign on the house cusp/s. Use the list below to identify the Scorpio zodiac sign then click here to read about the New Moon in Houses.



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For those without a birth chart, you may use your Sun sign or Rising/Ascendant sign, if you know it. Look for your Sun and Rising signs below then click here for an explanation of New Moon illuminating those houses.

Check out what this Cancer-Moon weekend with three planets in super intuitive Scorpio plus a looming Saturn-Pluto square have in store for love and life this weekend at The Astrology Creeps and Tarot Freaks Blog.

With Venus in Scorpio, the question isn't "do you love me?" but "how much do you love me?" and rightly so, I suppose. Scorpio is a deeply feeling sign that is not too concerned with superficialities. Venus in Scorpio gets into the very core of what lies within our hearts. In Scorpio, Venus' pleasure-seeking ways are intense, passionate, provocative, and committed.

At best, Venus in Scorpio is emotionally aware, dedicated, and loyal. At worst, possessive, secretive, jealous, and distrustful.

While Venus is in Scorpio, we are reminded of the emotional ties involved in relationships and what truly keep us connected to the relationships we've got now. Love is beyond romance or feelings. Relationships mean more than time spent together and promises made. And sex is a deeper experience than bodies meeting and satisfying each other. No fly by night love for Venus in Scorpio. What do we value in relationships?

Venus leaves the accommodating, loving, charming, and fair-minded sign of Libra for the deeply complex waters of Scorpio on November 7 at 7:23 p.m. EST, where she stays until December 1.

So, how deep IS your love? :-)

While Venus is in Scorpio, she will make connections with the following celestial bodies on (all dates reflect Eastern time zone; give +/-2 days for life span of influence):

• November 9 ~ Venus sextile Pluto. This happens after midnight in the U.S. East coast, just in time for unwinding. Spend some fun between the sheets with your preferred partner tonight ;-)
• November 19 ~ Venus square Mars. "He said, she said" or maybe more like "he yelled, she screamed right back" ... so what's a bit tension between the planet of love and planet of sex. Go ahead and fight it out...just make sure to also give making up as much energy as the combat.
• November 23 to 26 ~ Venus square the Triple Conjunction & trine Uranus. A few days to give love, relationships, and even finances an overhaul, as needed.

How will this Venus transit influence your birth chart? Look to the natal house/s ruled by Scorpio. Match the signs with the house cusps on your birth chart. Use the list of zodiac signs below to identify the Scorpio zodiac sign on your birth chart then click here for a brief explanation.



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For those without a birth chart, you may use your Sun sign or Rising/Ascendant sign, if you know it. Look for your Sun and Rising signs below then click here for a brief explanation of Venus transiting those houses.