Astrological Forecasts

Heads Up!

The Writer’s Astrological Almanac

by Kathy Watts

December 2011

Happy December.  As the solar year wanes, the holiday season kicks in.  Mercury is retrograde for the first two weeks, so social interactions may be a bit more scrambled than usual, but that can be considered part of the fun.  Resolve to enjoy this month!

Thu Dec 01 we begin the month with the Moon conjuncting Neptune in the end of Aquarius, then going void of course.   Dreams are rarely as strong as they are now.  Two and a half hours later Venus exactly conjuncts Pluto.  Keep the level of excitement under control, except perhaps in your works of fiction.  An hour after this, the Moon enters the sign of Pisces.  Sensitivity peaks, but remember, Mercury is retrograde so don’t get maudlin.

Fri Dec 02 the Moon is in Pisces all day.  In the very early morning, the Sun exactly squares Mars.  Heads Up.  You don’t have to be impatient with yourself.

Sat Dec 03 the Moon enters Aries, and conjuncts Uranus an hour and twenty minutes later.  The Moon will be in Aries until Tuesday morning, so feel independent and make time to work on some of your own stuff.

Sun Dec o4 the Moon is in Aries all day.  The Sun conjuncts Mercury in the wee small hours.  Your reasoning may not be right, but it’s yours.  In midafternoon, Mercury squares Mars.  Heads Up.  Nobody is going to win any arguments with the Mercury retrograde going on.

Mon Dec 05 the Moon is still in Aries.   In the morning, Venus exactly trines Mars.  Inject a bit of kindness into your routine. or at least into your tone of voice.

Tue Dec 06 the Moon enters Taurus, and two hours later conjuncts Jupiter.  Make this a lucky day and make your work elegant if not perfect.

Wed Dec 07 the Moon is in Taurus all day.  Three out of four Wednesdays see the Moon in a fixed sign.  Perservere and don’t be deterred in making progress.

Thu Dec 08 the Moon enters Gemini in the evening.  From now until Sunday morning we can be the best and most manic of writers and communicators.  Heads Up.  Stay focused and don’t distract yourself or cause any more confusion than necessary.

Fri Dec 09 the Moon is in Gemini all day.  Near the end of day, Uranus goes stationary direct.  This has slight impact compared to the Mercury retrograde and the coming full moon tomorrow, which is a lunar eclipse.  Another eclipse!  Heads Up. Embrace change but don’t instigate any unnecessarily.

Sat Dec 10 is the Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse at 18 Gemini.  Heads Up.  Is this not custom-made to be put into writing?  Be brilliant but succinct, wildly popular but not didactic, compassionate but not blinded by emotions.

Tue Dec 13 the Moon is in Leo when Mercury goes stationary direct.  Heads Up.  Make use of this strong, slow, no longer backward-moving Mercury to precisely articulate your passion.

Wed Dec 14 the Moon is in Leo all day.  What I said about precisely articulating passion.

Fri Dec 16 the Moon is in Virgo all day.  In the very early hours, the Moon exactly squares Mercury.  Question verbal sloppiness and emotional overreaction.  Four and a half hours later, the Moon exactly trines Pluto.  You can express the most radical ideas and stay out of trouble if you’re careful.  Before day’s end, the Moon conjuncts Mars, always a high-energy event.  In a holiday-laden month, this can be a super-busy social weekend.  Heads Up.  It’s Beethoven’s birthday.  Listen to the second movement of his Symphony #7, or the Ode to Joy (if you must).

Sun Dec 18 the Moon is in Libra when Venus exactly squares Saturn.  Extravagance may come under fresh scrutiny, which  does not have to be a bad thing.

Mon Dec 19 the Moon is in Libra for this Saturn-rich day.  In the morning, the Sun sextiles Saturn.  You can gently pitch some new (or old) project with extra expertise and authority.  That night, the Moon conjuncts Saturn.  What you do today can have deep roots and staying power.  Do non-frivolous things, and enjoy.  Remember, you’ll get the results you deserve.

Tue Dec 20 the Moon is in Scorpio when Venus changes signs and enters Aquarius.  Be serious about your work and don’t be distracted by what only looks like something bigger and more urgent.  That evening, Venus exactly squares Jupiter.  Don’t go overboard with trying to do too much for too many people.  It’s also the last day for the Sun to be in Sagittarius.  Heads Up.  Take a deep breath, enjoy being you, and exhale into a more focused, better defined version of yourself.

Wed Dec 21 the Moon is in Scorpio when the Sun changes signs and enters Capricorn.  Heads Up.  Seriousness is good but if it’s overdone, it’s grim.  Don’t go there.  It’s the Winter Solstice in the northern hemisphere, the longest night and the shortest day.  For a peek at the coming three months, cast yourself an Ingress Chart.  It’s also Hanukkah.  Be grateful for those miraculous good things that are so easy to overlook.  This includes having meaningful work.  You get to define ‘meaningful.’

Thu Dec 22 the Moon is in Sagittarius when the Sun exactly trines Jupiter in the morning.  You have more talent and good qualities than you realize.  In the afternoon, the Sun exactly squares Uranus.  You do not have to cause trouble for yourself.  Stay focused.  In the evening, the Moon conjuncts Mercury.  It’s a good night to listen more than talk.  After all, some writers are notorious eavesdroppers and heavens knows, people have a lot to say.

Fri Dec 23 the Moon is in Sagittarius when it exactly squares Mars.  Being too outgoing or self-promoting isn’t going to further any of your dreams.  Considering that tomorrow is the New Moon, Heads Up.  Avoid disagreements as much as possible, be safe and enjoy a smooth holiday.

Sat Dec 24 we have the New Moon at 02Cap.  Begin something substantial and solid.  Almost eight hours later, the Moon conjuncts Pluto. Be as intense as you please, for a short time.

Sun Dec 25 the Moon is in Capricorn when Jupiter goes stationary direct.  Yes, Jupiter has been retrograde since the end of August, and it’s finally ending.  Luck and extravagance can conspicuously reenter the world.  Heads Up, and be happy this is in Capricorn, because when a world is starved for something, it’s too easy to get carried away.  It’s also Christmas.  There is certainly a lot to be grateful for and to celebrate.  For starters, celebrate that inner child that every writer and artist must constantly nourish.

Mon Dec 26 the Moon enters Aquarius in the morning, and conjuncts Venus in Aquarius that night.  Think cool, congenial, and many people.  Happy holidays!

Wed Dec 28 the Moon conjuncts Neptune in Aquarius, then goes void of course.  We saw this at the beginning of the month, didn’t we?  True dreams are not going to die.   Late that night, the Sun conjuncts Pluto in Capricorn.  Heads Up.  Mark this as one intense day and pour it into your work.  The Moon moves into Pisces late in the day, so protect your heart.

Sat Dec 31 the Moon conjuncts Uranus in Aries.  This is the last day of the calendar year and each of us will say goodbye in our own way.  Late that night, Mercury squares Mars.  Take this Heads Up into the coming year and inprove all your communications and writings with better, more persuasive, and less belligerent skills.  It’s New Years Eve.  If you’re not inclined to be loaded down with resolutions, consider shedding something that you don’t want or need in the coming year.

Like most Decembers, this month is fraught with danger, energy, passions, pressures, and people, people, and more people.  How can anybody expect to get any work done under these conditions?  Well, that’s where focus comes into play.  When you’re steeped in doing something that you love, the world has a hard time competing for your attention.  Do what you love, and love what you do, and look forward to a year of exactly that.  We’re each of us talented, inspired, driven, compassionate, sensitive, insightful, creative, playful, even joyful.  What, you don’t recognize yourself in that description?  Well you are!  Don’t forget it!  Have a spectacular month and an outstanding coming year!  It’s yours, all yours, for the taking and for the giving!

Happy New Year!  Heads Up!!