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.
Cancer Monthly Forecast for December 2008 (If
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Transforming Change in Partnerships
Relations with partners or close associates will bring transforming change in the years ahead with Pluto established in Capricorn, awakening beginnings, endings or renewal. Meantime, benefit, opportunity, a celebration or a meeting comes on Dec 1. Foreign or academic folk will be involved, as will people of status. Prepare for a tussle or a burst of activity at work as the Sun and Mars meet from Dec 4. Play it safe, watch for accidents and don't be impatient or bossy. Delays or problems with communication or technology emerge on Dec 5. Be calm and creative on Dec 7 to put things right. Expect dealings with joint monies or finance from this date, when women or negotiation will feature. You'll meet an intense individual.
Ride the waves on Dec 10 and 11 as Uranus deals to the Sun and Mars. The mood is unsettled. Be ready to act at a moment's notice, but don't fly off the handle or trip over the fittings. News or communications will excite or disrupt. A full moon in Gemini on Dec 12 will exhaust you or bring unexpected contacts or reactions. Something or someone from out of the blue or the past will surprise you. Be ready to face intense discussion or defining decisions involving someone close. Stay calm, but remember that you'll have to turn a corner or make an end. You'll deal with obstruction or delay, especially in work or health concerns. Calm persistence will serve.
Focus on partnership will intensify at the Solstice on Dec 21 as the Sun rolls into Capricorn, joining Pluto. You'll begin, end or finalise relations. An unusual strategy or person will affect fiscal matters on Dec 22, while Dec 24 brings bright thinking or an unexpected solution. Set new patterns with close relations at the new moon in Capricorn on Dec 27. Drama or potent action will affect partners from there. New options will emerge.
On and Off
Mercury in Sagittarius clashes with Uranus and Saturn on Dec 5 and 6, bringing unexpected changes, instability or technical glitches. Accept delay patiently and work around obstructive people. Work or health matters will feature and Dec 7 will bring solutions. The messenger then moves to Capricorn on Dec 12, joining Pluto. The mood's intense and someone close will speak harsh words or take a tough decision. Dec 24 will bring a lighter more inspirational mood while Dec 30 will bring professional advice, extravagant talk or an opportunity.
Into the Deeps
Venus in Capricorn graces your house of partners in union with Jupiter as the month begins. There'll be a celebration, legal or academic matters or a meeting with someone of status. It may be you'll earn some luck through someone close. Dec 7 sees Venus glide into Aquarius, bringing intense dealings over love or money. There may be an erotic interest or negotiations with financial people. You'll cut a deal or enjoy a liaison in secret. Unusual or artistic people will feature on Dec 22 while the mood is more seductive on Dec 27. Play it straight though!
Coming Back At You
Mars in Sagittarius clashes with the Sun on Dec 4. Work or health will bring conflict or a need for rapid action. Take charge, but don't be pushy. Dec 11 sees Mars clash with Uranus. Act on instinct, not impulse, and don't give way to a momentary change of mood. Watch for problems with equipment or electricity. Charged communications or disruption feature with overseas links. Patience will overcome delay on Dec 15. Dec 27 sees Mars in Capricorn, bringing intense action from someone close. Desire or anger in another will affect you deeply.