Venus Transits Capricorn- (December 1 – 28)
Mars Retrograde in Cancer- (December 6 – February 23)
Full Moon in Taurus- December 15
Sun Transits Sagittarius – (December 15 – January 13)
Mercury Direct in Scorpio -December 15
Venus Transits Capricorn-( December 1 – 28)
Venus that has been transiting through the sign of Sagittarius during November 2024, moves over to Capricorn on the 1 st of December and continues here till the 28 th . Capricorn is an earth sign which stands for hard work and determination. Venus in Capricorn helps to establish healthy boundaries with grace. Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn and Venus and Saturn are known to be good friends. With Saturn now Direct, it brings about stability to the situation around.
Venus in Capricorn would be aspected by Jupiter from Taurus. Another main aspect on Venus would be that of Mars from the sign of Cancer. This brings about some dramatic moments in our relationships through this transit period. And Mars turns retrograde shortly implying that Venus would be aspected by both Mars and Jupiter which would be in retrograde motion. This might bring about certain reversal trends in our relationships. The aspect of Mars on Venus would bring about power struggles in your domestic relationships for now. We are urged to lay low, stay humble and focus on the long-term prospects of our relationships.
Mars Retrograde in Cancer – (December 6 – February 23)
Mars entered the water sign of Cancer on the 20 th of October and on the 6 th of December, Mars turns to retrograde motion. This retrograde phase of Mars lasts till the 23 rd of February, 2025. But then Mars would be in its retrograde phase in Cancer till the 21 st of January and then moves to the sign of Gemini. Mars, the fiery planet is said to be debilitated in the water sign of Cancer. Cancer is a place for nurturing and caring and has motherly instincts. Hence Mars in Cancer helps us to grow giving us strength and power on our way.
From Cancer, Mars aspects the sign of Libra by its 4 th house aspect. Venus is the ruler of Libra and this would bring about reversal trends in our relationships. The 7 th house aspect of Mars falls on the sign of Capricorn. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn and this gives us strength to fight our fears. And the 8 th house aspect of Mars would be on Aquarius wherein its ruler Saturn is currently transiting. This would bring about some deep transformations around. And the energy of retrograde Mars in Cancer is equal to that of Scorpio energy. And retrograde Mars has the ability to dig deep into problems. Retrograding Mars in Cancer helps us to get rid of what is not powerful now and to reclaim our lost energy resources.
Full Moon in Taurus- December 15
Full Moons mean the completion or the end of a cycle. In December, the Full Moon occurs in the sign of Taurus on the 15 th of December at 29 degrees. The Sun would be at 29 degrees of Scorpio and this opposition of the luminaries causes the Full Moon. During this Full Moon, the Moon would be in the company of the retrograding Jupiter and Sun would in combination with Mercury currently retrograding in Scorpio. During this Full Moon, the learner Mercury and the teacher Jupiter together teach us some important life lessons. The Sun rules our soul and the Moon represents our mind. Hence this Full Moon guides us to take stock of our resources and align ourselves to take note of the risks around. The Full Moon day would be a good time to lay low, be yourself, and listen to the noises around.
Sun Transits Sagittarius – (December 15 – January 13)
As December 2024 starts, the Sun would be transiting through the sign of Scorpio and on the 15 th of December it transits to the sign of Sagittarius where it would be staying till the 13 th of January 2025. Winter Solstice would be on the 21 st of December when the Sun would be at 6 degrees of Sagittarius wherein it aligns with the Galactic centre. Currently the sign of Sagittarius is free from aspects. It is bounded by Mercury in Scorpio on one side and by Venus in Capricorn on the other side. The ruler of Sagittarius namely, Jupiter is presently retrograding in the sign of Taurus and is free from malefic afflictions as well. This New Moon nudges us to adjust to any new circumstances that come our way without prior warning. It guides us to garner our resources and move ahead. Sun transiting through Sagittarius connects you with your inner self. It promotes self-care and informs you as to what ought to be done to be more fruitful in life.
Mercury Direct in Scorpio- December 15
Mercury in Scorpio turned Retrograde on the 25 th of November and after three weeks or so turns Direct in Scorpio on the 15 th of December. When in retrograde, Mercury would have delayed and hindered our communications and relationships to a greater extent. Scorpio is a water sign being ruled by the planet Mars. Mercury does great when in the sign of Scorpio. When Mercury transits Scorpio, there is chance for lot of learning. In Scorpio, Mercury would be aspected by the retrograde Jupiter from the earth sign of Taurus. Mercury is termed as a student and Jupiter as the teacher in astrological studies. Hence this Mercury transit through Scorpio would enhance our learning processes, it would make or break ties with teachers and also would emphasise the starting of new health regimen. As Mercury turns direct, it gains strength and on the 4 th of January, 2025 it would shift position to the adjacent house of Sagittarius for a short stint over there. Mercury direct in Scorpio helps us to start organizing and planning for the New Year ahead.
Venus Transits Aquarius-( December 28 – January 27)
Venus, the planet of love and romance entered Capricorn just as December 2024 started and on the 28 th would move to the sign of Aquarius for a one-month stint there. Venus would be in Aquarius till the 27 th of January, 2025. Aquarius is ruled over by Saturn and Venus is friendly with Saturn and hence this transit of Venus would be quite a beneficial one. In Aquarius, again Venus would be aspected by Mars by its 8 th house aspect. This creates a rift between our own individual needs and that of the collective societal one. Venus implements diplomacy to resolve conflicts while Mars uses power and aggression. With Venus joining Saturn, we would be taught as to how to establish healthy boundaries in our relationships. During the Venus transit in Aquarius, we are urged to keep our desires less, stay strong and connect those who align with our values and principles in life.
New Moon in Sagittarius- December 30
The New Moon for December and the last one for the year occurs on the 30 th of December when the luminaries, the Sun and the Moon join together at 16 degrees of Sagittarius. This New Moon would slow us down and we are asked to turn inwards and reset our minds. With the New Moon, Sagittarius is not much strong now with Jupiter retrograding, Saturn staying strong and being aspected by Mars. However, we are asked to stay as a whole and connect to others around in a positive sense. We would need to balance between the elements ruled over by the luminaries, the Soul ruled by the Sun and the mind ruled by the Moon. Stay assertive and positive and look forward to the New Year with a great yearning.
