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.
Taurus Monthly Forecast for December 2008 (If
you know your rising sign, read that too, for a balanced forecast. Go to Forecasts)
The Start of an Era
You're at the start of an era with Pluto established in Capricorn. A wide horizon calls as you aspire to new knowledge, wisdom or beliefs. There'll be travel, study or legal matters to deal with. Personal or public expression of views or ideas will come into focus in the years ahead. Venus joins with Jupiter on Dec 1, bringing exotic food or contacts and perhaps a teaching or learning situation. Dec 4 is charged as Mars and the Sun meet in Sagittarius, urging new action in financial or erotic life. Follow the inner urge but don't push too hard or go OTT with money or the plastic. You'll deal with a dynamic fiscal figure or have a lustful encounter. It's topsy-turvy from Dec 5 as things start or stop, bringing surprise or delay. Don't let impatience get to you, especially with finance. Dec 7 encourages a state of inspired calm.
Professional dealings or career contacts feature as Venus enters Aquarius on Dec 7. You'll mix business with pleasure or deal with the public. Dec 10 brings tension or sudden changes with friends, finance or special projects. This will trigger dramatic events or sudden eruptions in the days following. A Full Moon in Gemini comes on Dec 12, focusing on communications about spending or finance. Overseas contacts or negotiations are in the picture and dramatic events from afar will cast an influence. Aspire to the highest, but anticipate the unexpected. Act creatively but be persistent in the face of delays or obstacles on Dec 15.
The Solstice brings the Sun to Capricorn on Dec 21, charging his fire in a union with Pluto, Lord of the underworld. The mood's intensity calls for an end or a new beginning. There'll be conflict or drama in the changes. Take a new path with learning or beliefs. Dec 24 brings bright ideas or uplifting talk, followed by a merry Christmas! A new moon in Capricorn on Dec 27 will chart a more personal course in the big wide world. The intensity continues as potent ideas propel you into an 'interesting' New Year.
Ups and Downs
Mercury is in Sagittarius, clashing with Uranus and Saturn on Dec 5 and 6. Sudden or unexpected events bring delays, obstacles or obstructive people. Take it in your stride and apply creative solutions on Dec 7. With Venus in Aquarius, assistance or support will come from authority or the public. The Messenger zips into Capricorn, joining Pluto on Dec 12. Think practically but take a wider view. Academic or overseas contacts will feature. The mood's intense so avoid arguments. You'll be inspired on Dec 24 and uplifted on Dec 30.
Alchemy
A jaunt to the foreign, the academic or the exotic comes with the union of Venus and Jupiter on Dec 1. Try your luck! The goddess glides into Aquarius on Dec 7, focusing on profession or career. You'll negotiate with authority or deal with the public. You'll try an unusual strategy or deal with an eccentric individual on Dec 22. The atmosphere is softer and more sensitive on Dec 27 as Venus joins with Neptune. Enjoy the feel but don't essay anything untoward.
Off to see the Wizard
Don't go overboard with love or money from Dec 4 to 6 as Sun and Mars join in Sagittarius. There'll be erotic fireworks on Dec 11 but resist the impulse to wave the plastic and buy an oversized or over complex product you don't need. Don't take a rash plunge as it'll backfire for certain. Dec 15 brings a calm or creative situation. Go with the mood but realize you won't be able to go ahead quickly. Feelings are intense and explosive as Mars moves to Capricorn and joins with Pluto on December 22. Avoid rash action or people and dangerous places.