Some groundedness despite the haziness! Mercury becomes visible! Sun square Neptune! All Signs Collective Horoscope (December 12th-18th)

Dear NightFall Astrology readers,

How are you recovering from last week’s disruptive and aggressive Full Moon in Gemini? Have you digested whatever has come to light or a culmination for you, or yet?

If you’re still processing whatever information (Gemini rules the mind and communication) has come your way, don’t worry; take your time. Gemini’s ruling planet (Mercury) is steadily marching through pragmatic and business-oriented Capricorn and will be prolonging its stay in this sign (until February 11th, 2023), with the upcoming retrograde starting December 29th. So yes, the usual “dos and don’ts” of a Mercury retrograde (especially in career and business matters will be back on the table):

(i) Do: edit, backup computers, forgive, manifest wishes, and explore synchronicities;

(ii) Don’t: sign documents, start new projects, publish, or make big purchases.

We’re already in the preparatory/shadow period (starting December 12th) of Mercury retrograde (the path Mercury re-travels when it U-turns: 8°-24° of Capricorn in this case). So, you might already be experiencing glitches and mishaps in the area of your life (astrological house in your natal chart) where Mercury is currently transiting. These glitches will be enhanced during the retrograde period, so you better get ready!

The good news is that we’re having a piling up of personal planets in Capricorn (Mercury, Venus, and the Sun with Solstice and the beginning of Capricorn season on December 21st), so despite any lack of clarity or misunderstandings with the current Mars retrograde in Gemini, Mercury’s retro shadow, and this week’s Sun/Neptune square, we’ll still have our feet (and minds) firm on the ground and approach situations with diligence (unlike Sagittarius season where we were running all over the place!).

Anyways, with that reassuring intro out of the day, let’s dive into this week’s horoscope.

1. Sun sextile Saturn:

From December 11th until December 14th (exact on December 12th), the Sun in Sagittarius makes a harmonious sextile to Saturn in Aquarius. This is excellent energy for sharp focus, emotional and mental stability, coming across as competent and reliable, good work ethic, and productive interactions with authority figures. It’s also favourable for planning, organising, restructuring, and budgeting.

This transit will be most supportive of Aquarius, Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius, and Aries.

2. Mercury becomes visible, and the Sun squares Neptune:

a) Mercury becomes visible:

As we mentioned in the intro, Mercury has entered its shadow period, and communication and technological glitches are already happening, but there’s a big mitigating factor to this ‘annoying’ energy! Mercury becomes visible to the naked eye as an Evening Star (the archetype of the Greek God “Hermes”, the God of ingenuity, intellectual skills, and trade) on December 14th and will remain son until December 25th!

When Mercury becomes visible, it is a great time to start new projects in writing, media, marketing, business, trade, sales, commerce, and learning new skills. Gemini and Virgo people (Sun, Moon, Rising, or stellium) can manifest better, feel stronger, and make an impact.

b) The Sun/Neptune square:

Were you getting excited about this little bit of clarity and moving forward? Here comes the “party pooper” (excuse my language), but don’t worry, it will last only a couple of days!

Reflect before you project! From December 12th until December 16th (exact on December 14th), hazy Neptune in Pisces is at loggerheads with the bright Sagittarius Sun, obscuring facts and drawing in untrustworthy types.

3. The last-quarter Virgo Moon brings in some order and organisation:

While the week’s revelations might leave some of us reeling, that doesn’t have to turn into more “us versus them” divisiveness. On Friday, December 16th, a quarter moon in grounded Virgo helps us find compassion for our so-called foes. Before addressing conflicts, we might even need to walk a proverbial mile in their shoes. Even in working relationships, these balancing moonbeams will reveal a clear line between caring and codependence. Sure, our love for some folks may know no boundaries, but bottomless refills of generosity should be taken off the menu. When we give until it hurts, we wind up enabling people to stay stuck or even take advantage of our kindness. And when we are drained, depleted and exhausted, we can’t be truly helpful. This quarter moon helps us to set better limits. When we want to make a difference, we can empower people by connecting them to resources and encouraging them to do for themselves. This old chestnut couldn’t be more apropos for a Virgo quarter moon: Give a man a fish, and he’ll eat for a day; teach a man to fish, and he’ll eat for a lifetime.

Virgo, Capricorn, Taurus, Scorpio, and Cancer will feel most comfortable with this Moon.

4. Mercury trines Uranus:

It’s time to tap into your inner genius! From December 16th until December 19th (exact on December 17th), Mercury in Capricorn will trine Uranus retrograde and the North Node in Taurus. This gorgeous, easy-flowing energy signals open-mindedness and thinking outside of the box! It’s an excellent time to receive some good news or find a missing piece of information. It’s also favourable for stimulating and energising conversations, group activities, catching up with friends, working in a team, social networking/media, and learning new things. Managing, planning and organising go fast and receive support.

This transit will be most supportive of Taurus, Capricorn, Virgo, Cancer, and Pisces.

Try to stay focused as much as you can this week! There’s a lot of wrapping up to be done before next week’s New Moon in Capricorn!

Your Astrologer – Theodora NightFall ~