December 2017 Astrology by Sarah Lyons

December​ ​begins​ ​with​ ​Mercury​ ​stationing​ ​Retrograde​ ​on​ ​the​ ​3rd;​ ​slowing us​ ​down​ ​this​ ​last​ ​month​ ​of​ ​2017.​ ​​

Occurring​ ​in​ ​Sagittarius​ (​the​ ​sign​ ​of​ long distance​ ​travel)​ ​Mercury​ ​asks​ ​you​ ​to​ ​please​ ​make​ ​sure​ ​to​ ​allow​ ​extra​ ​time around​ ​your​ ​holiday​ ​plans.​ ​​

​Whether​ ​driving​ ​to​ ​a​ ​party​ ​or​ ​flying​ ​to​ ​visit​ ​your family,​ ​expect​ ​there​ ​may​ ​be​ ​delays​ ​or​ ​setbacks​ ​along​ ​the​ ​way.​ ​​ ​Later,​ ​on the​ ​same​ ​day,​ ​the​ ​Full​ ​Cold​ ​Moon​ ​in​ ​Gemini​ ​brings​ ​the​ ​lunar​ ​cycle​ ​to​ ​a peak,​ ​highlighting​ ​communication​ ​on​ ​all​ ​levels​ ​and​ ​local​ ​trips,​ ​too.​ ​

Action planet​ ​Mars​ ​visits​ ​resourceful​ ​Scorpio​ ​on​ ​the​ ​9th​ ​to​ ​travel​ ​with expansive Jupiter​ ​energizing​ ​our​ ​sense​ ​of​ ​adventure​ ​and​ ​overspending​ ​if​ ​we​ ​aren’t careful​ ​now.​ ​​ ​Then,​ ​on​ ​the​ ​18th​ ​a​ ​New​ ​Moon​ ​in​ ​Sagittarius​ ​begins​ ​the​ ​next lunar​ ​cycle​ ​with​ ​solid​ ​energy​ ​to​ ​realize​ ​our​ ​dreams​ ​and​ ​goals​ ​going​ ​forward!  

The​ ​biggest​ ​news​ ​this​ ​month​ ​is​ ​Saturn​ ​entering​ ​Capricorn​ ​on​ ​the​ ​19th. Sagittarians​ ​will​ ​celebrate​ ​today​ ​as​ ​the​ ​last​ ​two​ ​and​ ​a​ ​half​ ​years​ ​have​ ​been trying​ ​but​ ​productive.​ ​This​ ​karma​ ​planet​ ​is​ ​going​ ​home​ ​to​ ​the​ ​sign​ ​of​ ​rules, seniors,​ ​government​ ​and​ ​business.​ ​

It​ ​operates​ ​well​ ​in​ ​Capricorn​ ​and​ ​brings a​ ​serious,​ ​practical​ ​influence​ ​over​ ​the​ ​next​ ​few​ ​years.​ ​​ ​The​ ​Winter​ ​Solstice on​ ​the​ ​21st​ ​begins​ ​the​ ​season​ ​as​ ​the​ ​sun​ ​enters​ ​Capricorn,​ ​joining​ ​Saturn in​ ​that​ ​sign​ ​for​ ​the​ ​first​ ​time​ ​in​ ​29​ ​years!​ ​​ ​Saturn​ ​begins​ ​a​ ​new​ ​and​ ​powerful cycle​ ​now​ ​that​ ​will​ ​last​ ​for​ ​the​ ​next​ ​29​ ​years!​ ​​ ​

We​ ​will​ ​certainly​ ​see​ ​many changes​ ​in​ ​the​ ​years​ ​to​ ​come.​ ​​ ​Mercury​ ​stations​ ​direct​ ​the​ ​next​ ​day​ ​on​ ​the 22nd​ ​and​ ​begins​ ​its​ ​forward​ ​journey​ ​again​ ​just​ ​in​ ​time​ ​to​ ​implement​ ​our new​ ​direction​ ​for​ ​the​ ​New​ ​Year!​ ​​ ​On​ ​Christmas​ ​Day​ ​the​ ​25th,​ ​lovely​ ​Venus gets​ ​traditional​ ​in​ ​the​ ​sign​ ​of​ ​Capricorn​ ​as​ ​we​ ​gather​ ​to​ ​celebrate​ ​with​ ​those most​ ​important​ ​to​ ​us​ ​and​ ​remember​ ​the​ ​reason​ ​for​ ​the​ ​season!​ ​​ ​Have​ ​a wonderful​ ​New​ ​Year​ ​everyone!   

SAGITTARIUS:​ ​​ ​​Your​ ​partner​ ​is​ ​in​ ​the​ ​spotlight;​ ​but​ ​may​ ​not​ ​be​ ​always available.​ ​​ ​You​ ​are​ ​busy​ ​behind​ ​the​ ​scenes​ ​clearing​ ​the​ ​way​ ​for​ ​future. Enjoy​ ​popularity​ ​as​ ​you​ ​prepare​ ​for​ ​new​ ​plans​ ​to​ ​build​ ​going​ ​forward.    

CAPRICORN:​ ​​ ​​Work​ ​is​ ​your​ ​focus​ ​but​ ​health​ ​can​ ​slow​ ​you​ ​down​ ​if​ ​you don’t​ ​pace​ ​yourself.​ ​Take​ ​time​ ​for​ ​renewal.​ ​​ ​The​ ​year​ ​closes​ ​with​ ​your presence​ ​in​ ​demand​ ​for​ ​both​ ​fun​ ​and​ ​duties.​ ​​ ​New​ ​pattern​ ​and​ ​philosophy.

AQUARIUS:​ ​​Fun​ ​and​ ​romance​ ​can​ ​conflict​ ​with​ ​finances​ ​or​ ​values.​ ​​ ​Career is​ energized;​ ​expansive!​ ​​ ​Social​ ​life​ ​is​ ​enjoyable​ ​as​ ​you​ ​reconnect​ ​with others.​ ​​ ​New​ ​ideas​ ​for​ ​future​ ​are​ ​solid.​ ​​ ​Take​ ​private​ ​time​ ​during​ ​holidays.

PISCES:​ ​​ ​​Family​ ​and​ ​home​ ​life​ ​are​ ​your​ ​main​ ​focus.​ ​​ ​Travel​ ​with​ ​care.​ ​​ ​A new​ ​status​ ​or​ ​position​ ​may​ ​be​ ​available;​ ​reconnect​ ​to​ ​your​ ​sources​ ​for​ ​a new direction.​ ​​ ​Holidays​ ​are​ ​filled​ ​with​ ​social​ ​invitations;​ ​time​ ​with​ ​friends.   

ARIES:​ ​​ ​​Now​ ​is​ ​the​ ​time​ ​to​ ​get​ ​away​ ​for​ ​a​ ​while;​ ​alone​ ​or​ ​with​ ​someone special.​ ​​ ​Speak​ ​your​ ​mind​ ​and​ ​be​ ​open​ ​to​ ​others​ ​viewpoint.​ ​​ ​A​ ​new​ ​focus on​ ​career​ ​takes​ ​you​ ​into​ ​the​ ​new​ ​year​ ​with​ ​rewards​ ​for​ ​your​ ​hard​ ​work!   

TAURUS:​ ​​ ​​Income​ ​and​ ​finances​ ​are​ ​in​​the​ ​spotlight.​ ​​ ​Resources​ ​are enhanced.​ ​​​Be​ ​careful​ ​with​ ​spending​ ​or​ ​loans​ ​to​ ​others.​ ​​ ​Travel​ ​is​ ​enjoyable but​ ​comes​ with​ ​obligations.​ ​​ ​You​ ​get​ ​clear​ ​about​ ​beliefs,​ ​find understanding.   

GEMINI:​ ​​ ​​You​ ​are​ ​on​ ​stage​ ​now;​ ​but​ ​unclear​ ​how​ ​you​ ​want​ ​to​ ​express present​ ​yourself​ ​to​ ​others.​ ​​Partners​ ​are​ ​agreeable.​ ​Work​ ​is​ ​demanding.​ ​​ ​A new​ ​focus ​​on​ ​financial​ ​plans​ ​take​ ​you​ ​into​ ​the​ ​holidays;​ ​save​ ​and​ ​build.   

CANCER:​ ​​ ​​Private​ ​life​ ​gets​ ​your​ ​attention;​ ​take​ ​a​ ​trip​ ​by​ ​the​ ​sea​ ​to​ ​get away.​ ​​​Have​ ​fun!​ ​​ ​Work​ ​and​ ​health​ ​is​ ​your​ ​focus​ ​all​ ​month.​ ​​ ​A​ ​new​ ​plan​ ​for wellness​ ​and​ ​new​ ​responsibilities​ ​in​ ​the​ ​workplace​ ​close​ ​out​ ​this​ ​year.  

LEO:​ ​​ ​​Social​ ​invitations​ ​with​ ​friends​ ​or​ ​work​ ​fill​ ​your​ ​calendar;​ ​but​ ​watch​ ​the budget!​ ​​ ​Energy​ ​fills​ ​home​ ​and​ ​family​ ​area.​ ​​ ​Recreation​ ​and​ ​romance​ ​fills spare​ ​time.​ ​​ ​A​ ​new,​ ​serious​ ​path​ ​in​ ​love​ ​and​ ​creativity​ ​close​ ​out​ ​your​ ​year.  

VIRGO:​ ​​Career​ ​and​ ​status​ ​are​ ​highlighted;​ ​don’t​ ​count​ ​on​ ​help​ ​from​ ​others. Home​ ​and​ ​family​ ​are​ ​a​ ​hub​ ​of​ ​activity​ ​with​ ​many​ ​pleasant​ ​moments​ ​as​ ​new plans​ ​and​ ​direction​ ​develop​ ​as​ ​the​ ​year​ ​closes.​ ​​ ​Slow​ ​down;​ ​speak​ ​softly.  

LIBRA:​ ​​ ​​Travel​ ​and​ ​education​ ​are​ ​in​ ​the​ ​spotlight.​ ​​ ​Take​ ​off​ ​work​ ​and​ ​go! New​ ​ideas​ ​benefit​ ​health.​ ​​ ​Energy​ ​goes​ ​into​ ​earning.​ ​​ ​A​ ​new​ ​way​ ​of​ ​thinking and​ ​learning​ ​becomes​ ​the​ ​foundation​ ​for​ ​growth.​ ​​ ​Enjoy​ ​holiday​ ​with​ ​family.   

SCORPIO:​ ​​ ​​Finances​ ​and​ ​resources​ ​are​ ​on​ ​center​ ​stage.​ ​​ ​Increased income​ ​is​ ​likely​ ​as​ ​a​ ​new​ ​direction​ ​late​ ​this​ ​month​ ​can​ ​be​ ​a​ ​platform​ ​for growth.​ ​You​ ​are​ energized​ ​and​ ​optimistic!​ ​​ ​Reconnect​ ​and​ ​communicate.

Sarah Lyons has been providing astrological information for a lifetime; and president of the SPICA. St. Petersburg International Community of Astrologers, one of the oldest groups in the United States. Available for private sessions, personal and business forecasting, lectures, parties, classes and more.