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.
Scorpio Monthly Forecast for December 2008 (If you know your rising sign, read that too, for a balanced forecast. Go to Forecasts)
Beginnings and Endings
With Pluto now established in Capricorn, you'll be set for transformation with business, education, travel or communication. You'll end old associations to create new ones. You'll alter lines of endeavour or involvement completely in the years to come. As the month begins, Venus and Jupiter in Capricorn grace your house of communication, bringing fortunate contacts or an opportunity. You'll have luck or a lucky encounter. You'll deal with someone educated or extravagant. The meeting of Sun and Mars on Dec 4 urges you to take charge of finance and set up new streams of income. Vigorous work will bring the money you seek. Avoid clashes over spending. Dec 5 and 6 will bring tension with the cost of lifestyle. You'll hit a brick wall or have a payment delay. Wait for this to pass, as Dec 7 brings a benign mood. Home or family will bring gatherings, purchases or guests at this time. There'll be tension and fireworks from Dec 10 and 11 as Uranus grapples with Sun and Mars. Be scrupulous with costs or spending and take care if you're involved in sport or vigorous activity. A romantic encounter will come and go at speed.
The full moon in Gemini on Dec 12 highlights joint finances or obligations, revealing the state of things. There'll be rapid communications or realisations. Mercury slips into Capricorn, joining Pluto at this time. The exchange of information or ideas will be intense. You'll be on the brink of something new with business or communication. The possibilities will call you on though not all the experts will agree. You'll encounter delay or difficult officials. Keep your mood high and work persistently.
The Solstice brings the Sun to Capricorn on Dec 21, joining with Pluto. Intense effort or exchanges will follow, bringing an end and a new start. New associations will be highlighted as the new moon comes in Capricorn on Dec 27, just as Mars powers you for action. Good news or beneficial talks will sweep you into the New Year.
Build Up
On Dec 5, Mercury clashes with Uranus, stirring up problems with communication involving lifestyle, romance or recreation. To fulfil one thing, you'll have to flag another. There will be delay or obstacles with groups or friends. The mood improves by Dec 7. The messenger slips into Capricorn on Dec 12, joining Pluto. There'll be intense exchanges or negotiations. Take care in traffic. Your thinking will be inspired on Dec 24 as associates bring ideas. There will be opportunity or connection as the messenger joins with Jupiter to see in the New Year.
Turning Homeward
Venus is in Capricorn in a union with Jupiter on Dec 1, bringing opportunity or meetings with associates or people of status. You'll deal with the public. Dec 7 brings Venus to Aquarius, focusing on family or domestic matters. There'll be guests, purchases or an occasion to celebrate or gather. An unusual situation or individual will come to the home on Dec 22. A romantic or artistic mood will come as Venus meets with Neptune on Dec 27.
Getting Out There
Mars is in Sagittarius, joining the Sun on Dec 4, urging you to get moving or get physical with earnings or income. Put in to get back and take charge of your affairs. Dec 11 sees Mars clash with Uranus, triggering excitement with money, romance or creative ventures. Watch the cost and don't take risks with vigorous activity. The mood is good but the way ahead will be slow on Dec 15. Mars rolls into Capricorn, joining Pluto on Dec 27. You'll be on the move, forcing the pace with dealings, travel or communication. Beginnings and endings will feature.