December 2008 MONTHLY HOROSCOPE FORECASTS by Neil Giles
Neil Giles is a storyteller, astrologer and historian. He is a novelist and journalist and has written for theatre, radio and television, as well as many articles for Astrology on the Web. His passion for mythology and the ancient traditions has led him on a journey through Astrology, Tarot, the Runes and the Celtic Ogham Script as a seeker and personal reader. He is the author of a number of works on Celtic and Teutonic spirituality, including Odin's Runes and The Oracle of the Trees. For Neil, the storyteller's path reminds us that while the wisdom of the past still lives, we can take wise action now and in the future. Always a traveller, Neil now flourishes under the subtropical climes of Murwillumbah in northern New South Wales, a lovely spot on the Eastern seaboard of Australia.
Aquarius Monthly Forecast for December 2008 (If you know your rising sign, read that too, for a balanced forecast. Go to Forecasts)
Inner Transformation
There'll be transformation with spiritual or inner matters with Pluto established in Capricorn. You'll shed what you no longer need, or necessity will change your situation. What passes will leave room for new growth. Meantime, Venus and Jupiter join in Capricorn at the start, focusing on the inner world where care or attention will be needed for you or someone close. Secrets will be revealed. Seek teachings that touch your inner life. Dec 4 sees Sun and Mars meet in Sagittarius, bringing energetic action with groups or friends. You'll fire up for a purpose or follow a lead. Expect to encounter someone with vision or energy. Ups and downs with money make their presence felt on Dec 5 and 6. A hitch or a glitch will bring frustration or delay. Don't push the boat out if you're wallowing in the shallows.
Dec 7 will sort things out, especially as Venus enters your sign, bringing harmonious dealings in a social, romantic or business sense. Personal purchases will feature and you'll be on 'the scene'. Dec 10 sees stress with money and friends, bringing an explosive encounter the next day as Mars grapples with Uranus. Unexpected events or eruptions will affect finance and friends or groups. You'll need to act with speed, not haste. Dec 12 brings a full moon in Gemini and there'll be a blaze of communications, exchanges or reactions with romance, recreation or lifestyle. Someone will be talkative, mobile or emotional. Take it in before you respond. With Mercury in Capricorn, joining Pluto, exchanges will be intense. Stay safe in physical activity.
The Solstice brings the Sun to Capricorn on Dec 21 so you'll work behind the scenes or be quietly persistent. Intense changes or encounters will occur. At the new moon in Capricorn on Dec 27, watch health and set patterns for a new inner life. Inner realisations will sweep you into the New Year.
Going Inwards
Mercury is in Sagittarius, wrestling with Uranus and Saturn on Dec 5 and 6. Watch bills and spending or you'll be caught out. Keep something back for emergencies, as there'll be a delay or a knock back in your dealings. Wait it out. Mercury slips into Capricorn and joins Pluto on Dec 12, when intense realisations or drama come out of the blue. The mood is lighter by Dec 27 and buoyant by New Year's Eve. Be careful with communications though.
Stepping Out
Venus joins Jupiter on Dec 1, revealing secrets bringing back past memories. You'll step out of the social whirl to offer care or enjoy it. Someone important may be absent. The goddess slips into your sign on Dec 7, bringing romance or social life to the fore. You may dine out, attend gatherings, make purchases or meet someone new. Unusual people or situations will feature on Dec 22. Seductive mists will come on Dec 27. Is this romance or foolishness?
Taking Care
Mars begins in Sagittarius, joining with the Sun on Dec 4. Make new contacts with friends or a new involvement with groups or the community. There'll be energy in endeavour and leadership will be needed. You'll encounter an energetic or bossy contributor. Dec 11 sees Mars and Uranus clash, bringing explosive reactions or dramatic responses. Money and friends or groups will be involved. A sudden event or change will demand action. The mood improves by Dec 15, but you'll still have to work through delays or obstacles. Mars rolls into Capricorn and joins with Pluto in your Solar Twelfth House, urging you to slow down and work with quiet persistence behind the scenes. Watch for hidden obstacles or opposition.