December is a perfect time to reflect on the current year, acknowledging wins/losses, growths, and where you might still be working. I pull Oracle cards for each month of the coming year and reflect on them while pondering what my next adventure might be. I have mixed emotions about leaving this year, yet I am excited about the year ahead. As much as I might want to leap into the future, we an entire month of powerful energy to navigate.
After nearly five months in retrograde, Jupiter moved forward on Nov. 23. Jupiter is an amplifier planet. It is considered lucky, but also about spiritual growth and expansion and how we understand ourselves in the world. It had been pushing us to explore our beliefs, motivators, and purpose. First, in the sign of Aries (I AM) and then Pisces (I believe) it tested our beliefs about who we are and what we believe to be true about ourselves, ultimately pushing us to reconnect with ourselves at a heart and spiritual level.
Neptune, the planet of dreams, illusion, and mysticism, urged us to also go inwards as it was retrograde from Jun. 25 to Dec. 3, 2022. Neptune’s, energy was dreamy, full of intuitive insight, and that made us feel a bit foggy on details of HOW to take action and accomplish our reality. Some fell into a time of escapism and addictive habits, while others took that time to heal and rejuvenate and plan. We had a choice of internal exploring and rejuvenation or destructive behaviors.
With these giant planets ending their backward motion, we feel ready to move forward in many areas of our life. Sagittarius (I AIM) and Capricorn (I USE) will push us to be more serious this season. Many have felt stuck for the past few years and are feeling the propelling energy to get moving.
New Moon in Gemini on Dec. 7 will create the opportunity for different endings. You may revisit a conversation or task you previously dealt with too lightheartedly. AIM with greater intent now and USE your gifts and skills that you HAVE. Stop wishing for something you don’t have and focus on what is present. You can’t shoot aimlessly at things in life; sooner or later, the universe will push you to focus,
or it will create the focus for you. We get help with this around Dec. 9, when Venus moves through Capricorn, and we’ll feel more clear, mature, motivated, and better able to set boundaries and direction. Jupiter’s move into daring and dramatic Aries (I AM) on Dec. 20 will cause a wave of confidence. Harness this to push yourself to new ambitious focused realistic goals. The Sun entering into hardworking, seriously attentive, and diligent Capricorn occurs on Dec. 21, the Winter Solstice, fostering practical and professional energy. Hold yourself accountable and develop your resilience during this time. Winter Solstice is another gateway to power into a new level of self-awareness and direction-setting energy. The holiday season is joyous, fun, and light-hearted, but a serious undertone is grounding us in real-life stuff this year. It’s not Grinchy; it’s the energy of Capricorn’s responsible, sensible push that provides potential.
Dec. 23 new moon in Capricorn adds more energy to remind us to use our gifts and skills to chase our highest aspirations with determination. AND FINALLY – Chiron goes direct on Dec. 23. This asteroid oversees inner wounds and insecurity and ends its five-month-long retrograde. He’s been sitting in Aries (IAM) since July adding extra depth to your emotions that perhaps felt more volcano-like all year. You’re likely to have a newfound sense of courage, self-love, and resilience at the end of this healing period.
On Dec. 29, anchor into helpful and grounded moments of reflection and reconsideration as Mercury retrograde begins in Capricorn. Consider whether your standards are set high enough and brace yourself for unexpected obstacles that will test your planning, preparation, and endurance as we enter the new year. For more details and impacts by each sign listen to What’s Up with the Energies of Dec. Listen
That’s a Wrap! Shine on -💖 Laurie – In Gratitude and be Blessed.