If you heard this December brings with it a wandering star, wise men and the search for some kind of stable, you would think this was just the usual end of year nativity! However, rather than a nativity scene, this more aptly describes what natives have recently seen!
This to a great extent a result of last month’s horrific terrorist activity in Paris, temporarily darkening the City of Light’s ‘son et lumière’, as extremists attempt to cut power! However, in light of events, this December, there is a big switch on and not just of Christmas lights, but of consciousness also. For this month sees not just the sharing of gifts, but a shared spirit and consensus that something needs to be done!
So thankfully some ‘son et lumière’ returns in time for the festive season, but also in the shape of the son of God and sky’s Sun, as the 12th month of the calendar sees the advent and events both revolve around the manifestation of a special body! Though, in astrological terms it is this luminous body that dominates planetary proceedings, as the rays of the Sun focus what is spotlighted this month. This being matters associated with the Signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn.
As the month literally begins with that wandering star in the form of the Sun in Sagittarius, but this adventurous centaur feels more like a little donkey, laden down by unwanted travelling companions, Saturn and Mercury. For this trinity wholly slows down that spontaneous Sagittarius spirit, as stern Saturn’s father time limits the Sun until the 22nd, but even then there is little reprieve, as the Sun journeys into Saturn ruled Capricorn. While, the Planet, Mercury remains in Sagittarius until the 9th, completing this sacred three, but perhaps not so free, as everyday movements and communication feels restricted by this union.
So you could say this month’s nativity scene literally has a captive audience, as usually the naturally sanguine Sign of Sagittarius is a perfect fit in the build-up to the end of year festivities. Yet, this month kicks off with less feelings of festivity and more captivity, no doubt greatly arising out of fears after the latest sanguinary acts of terrorism. Though, the upside of this planetary trio is that combined they become their own three Wiseman, bringing wise counsel particularly regarding foreign, legal and religious ideology. As Sagittarian sagacity, cautious Capricorn influences and mercurial grey matter produce not exactly gold, frankincense and Myrrh, but hopefully golden nuggets and frank sensible measures.
This already evident as heads of State put their heads together, in order to produce a united response to worldwide attacks, culminating perhaps on the 11th with the New Moon in Sagittarius linked to royalty and leaders with fire in their belly, as North Korea, Australia, Russia, Iraq and Iran, Cuba and the UK are starred, along with NASA, Roswell, New York and general anger towards the U.S. However, with Pisces Neptune at odds to Sagittarian Planets, so too will be opinions on how to proceed, as empathetic Neptune forces quarters to weigh up the cost of human suffering against taking harsh measures. However, this proves tricky, as illusive Neptune makes it difficult to assess the real facts, as it can distort perceptions. This only heightened by apprehensive Virgo Planets, as Jupiter exaggerates fears and the Moon’s Nodes warns of karmic consequences. So as Jack Frost hits the ground, some may wish jack boots to as well, others conversely oppose military action, especially without a UN mandate. As severe Saturn emphasises, against making impulsive, illegal knee jerk reactions whilst in Sagittarius.
Although, on the flipside, these planetary formations force tougher legislation, in terms of security procedures, also highlighting refugees travelling in large numbers without proof of their nationality and the necessity for mandatory identity processing. However, along with fingerprinting, these Mutable Planets stir up some finger-pointing too, as health services continue to feel the pressure, coming under scrutiny, reinforced in the UK by the suggestion of planned strikes by doctors this month. Whilst, the 11th’s New Moon draws attention to the limitations of orthodox medicine, such as resistance to antibiotics. For as this year closes and through 2016, existing Mutable Planets changing nature stresses outbreaks, from the return of diseases such as Tuberculosis and rises in HIV to hard to detect E-coli contaminations, chemical spillages or their deliberate use in terrorist attacks. This also noticeable as the month opens through unstable weather conditions and conceivably accidents at sea or overseas transport incidents, with angular Mercury. However, on the positive side, there maybe large drugs busts and controls, as well as improvements to medications and everyday diets.
However, everyday focus alters slightly from the 10th as we enter the stable with Mercury’s advance into staid Sign, Capricorn. Although, there maybe no carpenter there, but there is virgin Sign, Virgo and joiners, with the Sun meeting Capricorn on the 22nd and Pluto’s residence there. So at this time there is the usual anticipation over presents, but also presence, as governments continue to discuss the need to shepherd flocks by strengthening security practices and appropriating finances for this. For common sense Capricorn considers financial implications, but this goat cannot avoid butting heads with the ram, Arian Uranus and Libra Planets, as Venus and an uneasy Mars, as well as underlining new legislation, initiate vigorous debate over current tensions including government spending. This especially as shock Uranus retrogrades from the 2nd, bringing previously thought to be resolved issues to the boil once again. Perhaps, reflected by the UK’s autumn statement, seeming more unrealistic Santa’s wish list. Though, when Venus joins Scorpio on the 4th making a harmonious transit to joint monies, pensioners and maturities benefit. However, for many the Christmas day gift of a revealing Cancer Full Moon sobers spirits, underscoring leaner times and accentuating the United Nations, Afghanistan, China, Canada, Egypt, Israel and Hollywood. While, all month, Mexico, Iceland, Lebanon, Romania, Cameroon and Libya are headlining, along with Moldova, Poland, Germany, Cambodia, Guinea, Hungry and Singapore, So Christmas’s Full Moon symbolises equal measures of fortune and aggression, making December a balanced spirit level!
