Sagittarius Horoscope for December 2010
By Susan Miller
December is an important month on so many levels, not only because it's birthday time. There will be a lot of planetary actions, both positive and challenging, but each in their own way will work to protect you, even if that fact is not immediately obvious.
Mars has been in your sign since October 28 and will leave December 7, so you have had (and will continue to have for one more week) a superb opportunity to start a new chapter in your life. Mars only gives us seven weeks of his time every two years, and you have that advantage now.
While you have Mars in your sign, you are the leader of the zodiac. You will be brave and determined, ready to do whatever it takes to be successful. Mars is about to leave Sagittarius, but happily, the new moon is coming into Sagittarius on December 5, your annual birthday gift to use in any way you choose. Saturn will be friendly, so anything you do will have special gravitas, and you can begin to build a firm foundation. Think about one part of your life that you'd like to improve, and take a baby step toward attaining that goal.
If you were born on or within five days of December 5 you will find that this new moon will help you in a special way.
If there is a special VIP you would like to see in December, you have to act fast, however, because Mercury is about to retrograde first in Capricorn and later in Sagittarius from December 10 to 30.
Mercury in this mode will slow you down, but there's no reason to be frustrated because the coming delays, in an odd way, will work to benefit you. Just realize that you will not be able to finalize any important deals or make any big decisions or announcements until January. You can, however, do research, stage talks, and negotiate contracts, but simply keep things flexible because things will change as you go along. That's fine! That's life!
Shopping for the holidays will be troublesome in December. Mercury rules commerce, including buying, selling, leasing, negotiating, reaching agreements, and signing contracts. Shipping and all transportation also come under Mercury. When Mercury goes out of phase for three-and-a-half weeks every 12 weeks, these areas weaken and go haywire. Buy apparel, jewelry, perfume, gourmet foods, and anything you like (except electronics, see below) from December 1 to 5, but after that, you will be getting just too close to Mercury's retrograde onset.
Moving parts and electronics are ruled by Mercury too, which is why it is never wise to buy a computer, flat screen TV, smartphone, or any other high-end electronic while Mercury is retrograde or even before, as it prepares to retrograde. If you want to give someone a gift of a high tech item, do so by giving a gift certificate to a retail store you know your recipient loves to visit.
A questionnaire given to a wide variety of people this year revealed most people, approximately 67 percent, preferred to get cash over a gift for the holidays. If you have a beloved family member, such as a sister or a teen child, you need not worry that a cash gift is too impersonal - it will be appreciated! This represents a big shift in society, so it's news. I still like to make as much of an effort as possible! I love Christmas! Still, in a month when Mercury is making shopping so perilous, I am taking note of this study.
It's never wise to take a new job, get engaged, start a business, or make any radical changes in your life during these Mercury retrograde phases. Next month, on January 4, you will have a solar eclipse in your earned income sector (second house). If you were planning to conclude a business deal soon, it would be best to get the message of that eclipse first, before you sign on the dotted line.
Romantically, the total eclipse of the moon on December 21 in Gemini at 29 degrees could bring emotional drama, especially if you were born near the end of your sign from December 17- 21. The focus will be a serious relationship, in love or business.
This bears repeating: This eclipse might NOT affect your close romantic relationship, but hone in instead on someone you are very close to in business, such as an agent, business partner, manager, publicist, or other person you work with closely in a one-on-one way. I do not want to make you worried about a close romantic relationship if there is no need. On the other hand, if you have been unhappy for a long time, then this eclipse is certainly strong enough to break you apart. Remember, though, if you were not born near the end of your sign, you are far less likely to feel anything.
You have hosted Venus in your twelfth house of secrets for a very long time, since September 8. This placement of Venus is often associated with a clandestine affair, so if that describes one you've been having, when the eclipse comes by December 21, or when Venus moves into Sagittarius January 7 next month, that relationship may come out in the open. You may want to be prepared for that eventuality.
One reason this month's December 21 eclipse could prove to be troublesome is that it will fall directly on the solstice, which means it will be more powerful than most eclipses. Solstice points represent the life force, so it's very strong - and we haven't had an eclipse this powerful since 2001. Another reason I expect trouble is that Uranus will act up in a big way, for he will be in tight, challenging position to the Sun and moon.
The whole area of real estate and property is being brought into the discussion of the eclipse because Uranus will be so active on December 21, and Uranus is currently in your fourth house of home. As a result of this eclipse, you may move to a new address, or a family member may create news, and in both cases, this would happen quite out of the blue. If you are currently living with your sweetheart, you may suddenly decide to move out.
This home and property sector rules not only physical property you buy, sell, or lease, but also the people with whom you share your space (romantic lover, roommate, or immediate family). It rules also the people you hire to help you with your space (contractors, decorators, or maintenance help) or people who you deal with to maintain, sell, or do other things for your space (buyers, sellers, tenants, landlord, or broker). This house also rules your parents or adoptive parents, for your fourth house of home is considered the "cradle of life." One of these individuals listed here may be an important big focus now.
If you are in the process of a making a real estate deal, keep your eye on your buyer or seller (as the case may be) because your deal may unexpectedly fall through due to an outside circumstance beyond your control. You are in a very volatile time right now.
This month's vibrations are complex, so I need to clarify something for you. Uranus will go direct on December 5, so you will see clues in the days surrounding that date that you will soon be able to settle domestic and family goals in a way that will thrill you. Your ruling planet, good fortune Jupiter, is also in this house, protecting you, so you really have excellent home-related vibrations. As you see, it's only the December 21 eclipse that is throwing a monkey wrench into the situation now, but I suspect that the problems you might be experiencing are trying to protect you.
View whatever happens this month as completely in your interest. Jupiter, the planet of growth and happiness, will continue to guard your house of home and family until January 22. Stay optimistic!
Money seems to be a key element to understanding your motivations this month. Mars will be going through your second house of income and resources from December 7 to January 15, causing your expenses to rise. You may be concerned about having enough money to get you thorough the coming months, or be very focused on finding new sources of income - or both.
The eclipses that have been coming by in the Cancer-Capricorn series since July 2009 have also been creating shifts in your income as well as your general attitude toward money. One source of income you thought was solid and permanent may have suddenly dried up, recently or last year. This may explain why money may be such a big focal point in your life now, because generally for Sagittarius, money is not commonly the center of your universe.
This family of eclipses is not quite over yet, and next month we will see the next to the last one, in Capricorn on January 4. That one, a new moon solar eclipse, may help you generate more income. I truly think it will help you, so before you make any deals, you need to wait and see what that eclipse brings.
Watch your health closely, too. Whenever we have eclipses either in our sign or our opposite sign, as you do this month, it's important to watch for any changes in health or vitality. If any health concern comes up that seems odd or out of the ordinary, have it checked by a medical or dental professional. It may be nothing, but how much better to know that it is nothing serious than wonder.
If anything were wrong, you would want to nip it in the bud now, so that you can be quickly on your way to feeling your best again. An eclipse will always show up a weakness if any exists, but if none do, you will sail though this period easily. My comments here are being addressed to you if your birthday falls within the period of December 17 to 21.
If you would like to read more about eclipses, you can read my article, "How to Deal with Eclipses" that I prepared for you by clicking here: http://www.astrologyzone.com/eclipses
Romantically, if you are happily attached or just eager to go to parties to try to meet someone new, you have a number of happy evenings coming up. Here is my list, but realize that what's to come in 2011 will be far better! You will notice I included New Year's Eve December 31 - the moon will be in Sagittarius, so that night is made for you!
Your most romantic dates include: December 1, 4, 5, 9, 10, 14, 15, 23, 24, and 31.
Summary
Birthday time has you excited and in a social mood. The new moon on December 5 will be in Sagittarius, boosting your enthusiasm for life and your new birthday year ahead.
This time, rather than cross your fingers that one of your friends will throw you a party, you might just decide to throw one for yourself - at home. With Jupiter and Uranus brightening your fourth house of home and property, you've got the right idea.
Wonderful things are emanating from home now, as that's your sweet spot. Uranus will go direct December 5 after having been retrograde for months, since July, so all matters that fall under home, property, and family (especially parents) will get a big push ahead this month and in months ahead.
If you have big plans, say, to lease a new apartment, buy a house, make over your kitchen, or something else on a similar scale, you will have ideal aspects to see results in January's first three weeks, but not now. In fact, next month you may get the best price on just about anything home-related, whether buying a new couch or hiring a contractor. You'll have additional luck with finding a buyer for your house or a tenant for your open apartment, or in buying a house.
This month will bring unanticipated snags and reversals due to Mercury in retrograde from December 10 to 30 and Uranus in hard angle to the December 21 eclipse. It's never wise to make verbal or written agreements or to launch new ventures during Mercury in retrograde, so sit tight.
Additionally, as is always the case with Mercury retrograde, delays will begin to stack up in the days PRIOR to the date Mercury begins its backward move, making this a particularly tricky shopping season. Before you head to the stores, arm yourself with the correct sizes, preferences, and shipping information. Buying gift cards or giving old-fashioned cash could be your best bet. (Excluding little children of course who want toys!) Shop from December 1-5 for most things, but avoid buying electronic items - instead get a gift certificate.
With Mars about to tear through your second house from December 5 to January 15, your expenses will rise noticeably. Spend wisely.
A powerful full moon lunar eclipse in Gemini is about to arrive on December 21, bringing an important issue with a close romantic or business partner to the surface quite suddenly. This eclipse will also give you insight into the character of someone close, most likely a romantic partner.
There seems to be an unexpected development brewing involving a housing or property matter related to this issue, or it could be that you will feel tensions emanating from family and getting in the way, possibly concerning their feelings about your relationship. If you are thinking of moving out and no longer living with your romantic partner, this change may be causing ripples in your life.
Keep in mind that having problems with real estate would be a fluke, due only to this eclipse. You have your own ruling planet, good fortune Jupiter in this house, guarding it and bringing all kinds of options and opportunities. Jupiter is currently making your home your luckiest part of your chart, so you might say, "How could this be the unstable part of my life?"
The answer is: Uranus is there too, shoulder to shoulder to Jupiter, which is usually a fortunate vibration. However, Uranus will be a bad boy this month, acting up and causing a ruckus. Somehow I feel Uranus and the others will protect you from something, so view all events as ones in your favor. You will be too close to it all to have any perspective for a few weeks.
As is true with all eclipses, something ends and something else begins. Be careful what you say at this time, because with Mercury in retrograde, the proclivity for miscommunications could create massive, unnecessary complications.
What makes it tough is you won't see this issue coming and it could knock you off kilter just as the holiday is approaching. Protect your health, as sometimes eclipses are very draining. This eclipse will be opposite your Sun if you are born December 17-21, so it is possible you may have to address a health issue. If anything comes up, pay attention. Eclipses bring truth to the surface - keep a watchful eye.
The moon will be in Sagittarius on New Year's Eve, so hopefully you can be with friends or a sweetheart / spouse on this lovely evening. As said, if you are not invited to a party, ask several friends over to your place to ring in the New Year quietly, stylishly, and elegantly. 2011 will bring glorious love - the kind that make great love stories - and even plans to welcome a baby. You have much to celebrate and a wonderful New Year ahead!
Dates to Note for Sagittarius:
The new moon December 5 will be in Sagittarius, your time to draw up plans for your new birthday year. Don't set them in motion just yet. Wait for Mercury to stop retrograding.
Mercury will be retrograde (from Capricorn into Sagittarius) from December 10 to 30. You will feel the effects all month, as we always feel Mercury begin to turn two weeks earlier. It takes 2 or 3 days for things to even out after it goes direct.
Mars will be in your sign until December 7, giving you the most control during the first week.
When Uranus moves direct on December 5, you will see plans for home and property moving forward with much more vigor in the coming seven months.
When Mars tours Capricorn, from December 7 to January 15, you will spend more than usual. Try not to spend too much this month (hopefully you shopped last month), as spending with Mercury retrograde for expensive things and electronics is not wise.
Protect your health as you get closer to December 21 and in weeks ahead. Eclipses can bring strain, and sometimes show up latent problems that need to be fixed.
The lunar eclipse on December 21 could bring tension to a relationship, romantic or business in nature. A housing or family matter appears to be at the heart of the problem.
Your most romantic dates include: December 1, 4, 5, 9, 10, 14, 15, 23, 24, and 31.
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