December 2006 Forecast

Key Events:  

Full Moon 12/04/2006

New Moon 12/20/2006

Saturn Retrograde 12/06/2006

The Sun will illuminate these facets of your life and Jupiter, gas giant of the solar system, is going to give it an added boost.  Jupiter is known as a benefic planet that usually brings good luck. However, he can also blow things out of proportion and make something sound much better than it really is.  Nonetheless, with your ruling planet,  Venus also in Sagittarius until December 11, the early part of the month should exhibit some generally good luck.  If you think of this in terms of the "other peoples' money" facet of this House, then maybe you'll get lucky and receive some kind of windfall.  I know that Bulls have a very strong fondness for their bank accounts, so if this were to happen it would definitely start the month out right for you.  If you birthday is around the first day of spring, i.e. April 21, then you are even more likely to benefit.

The Full Moon on December 4th in Gemini will be in your Natural 2nd House of possessions.  Taurus rules the Zodiacal 2nd House so this is an area near and dear to the materialistic part of your heart.  That may not entirely make sense if you're really not into the technical details of astrology, but trust me that it will affect your possessions in some manner.  This lunation will especially affect you if your birthday is around the first few days of April.  You may find yourself in a position where you have to justify your opinion of something related to this area.  Perhaps something will get lost, break down or wear out and your only means to replace it is by using one of those suspicious, plastic cards in your wallet or some other form of financing.  I don't need to tell you to be cautious; more than likely I need to tell you to consider all sides of the argument before saying no.  As a Fixed Sign, changing your mind on something is under "fat chance" in the dictionary, but at least try to weigh the pros and cons as objectively as possible.

By the end of the month Venus, the Sun and Mercury will all be in Capricorn, your natural 9th House of ethics, legal matters, higher education, religion and long distance travel.  These are all favorable for any of these activities, so if you've been planning something in one of those areas the end of December and early January will be a good time to get to it.  Plus, next month, that parade of planets will be moving in that direction and will give it some additional energy, so now is probably a good time to get it started with added impetus and energy to come.  I know that as a Fixed Sign that Bulls don't like to move too fast.  However, in this case, the train is coming into the station in the next month so consider yourself warned and prepare accordingly.

On December 6th Saturn goes retrograde and the effects of this event will drag on for several months.  Saturn is in Leo, your Natural 4th House, which rules your home environment, so this is one of the areas most likely to be affected.  However, whichever House Leo occupies on your Natal Chart will also feel it.  What Saturn retrograde does is isolate some facet of your life (related to the Natural or Natal House it occupies) and direct your subconscious to spend several months assessing your attitudes, opinions, experiences and activities in that area.   This will be largely below your radar other than to feel some vague restlessness or frustration. 

Bulls are good for not rushing into things, so you can appreciate the fact that this process will take several months to accomplish.  Around the first day of spring, i.e. the 21st of April, something should come to light that makes you realize what has been going on and by July you'll look back on the entire thing with 20:20 hindsight.  If you're especially curious about what this might be (which would definitely apply to your polar sign, Scorpio) then think about if there's anything in your home environment that just isn't quite right.  Is the house too big, too small, need remodeling, or do you need to boot some Generation X member or less than enchanting in-law out?  Maybe you've simply been too much of a pack rat and it's time for a major cleaning frenzy.  At any rate, it will more than likely be something along those lines, though of course you know what's going on specifically in your life and can probably make a fairly educated guess.

At any rate, it should be an interesting and perhaps challenging month, but enjoy the holidays and rest assured that the Universe has a way of working everything out in the long haul, something the Bulls usually know intuitively.