ending 2009

Readers, friends, fellow astro's ,
Like you I too have a full plate this holiday season and will try to give an overview for the rest of the month. I hope to also give updates during the holiday rush. People are busy and lots of changes are due. Two big phenomena are Mars going retrograde Dec 19/20th and then Mercury retrograde the 25/26th. Things due for a change will demand it and we will be given the opportunity to reflect on it.
We just had a new moon in Sag(new initiatives, starting things to have a blossoming later) at the heart of our Galaxy, not just the solar system but the heart of hearts of our galaxy. Our hearts and minds are about to be opened to truth. Whether we see it as good or bad, the nature of reality is truth. We may receive some extra comprehension in this as well. Sag is about the bigger picture, larger concepts and truths- be sure to remember our truths may not be Ultimate truth.
Next, Mars travel in an apparently (not actually) reverse motion. As he sits in the middle of the sign Leo and opposes the planets in Aquarius this is significant for change- changing desires, energy, action (as mars represents these) changes of heart (as Leo represents the heart, spine and will- as well as family and children). This pattern of Mars lasts several months and will offer a boost to those who make and keep new years resolutions. Friends and family are highlighted. There could be a letting go for some - communications may need adjustment, watch for neglect of the young and old. A call to action may come. Fantasy may suddenly take over or we may be knocked out of any ongoing unrealistic ideologies. Gamers, teams and clubs may notice this too.
Then, Mercury, the planet of travel, communication, mind ( health wise it rules lungs, arms, hands) will retrograde just on Christmas day if you celebrate the Christian holidays. This could snag travel plans. Either by direct travel disruption or a family member may get a winter illness and plans my need tweaking. On the eve of the holiday partner issues may arise. Engagements that happen for Christmas have a higher chance of reversal in my opinion. If this happens it is a reflection of personal inner seeking and changes- don't take it completely personally. Mercury can also indicate a great deal of gifts being returned on the day after the holiday. Also it is quite common to run into old friends and long lost contacts around a Mercury retro so people can come back that you thought you might bump into.
At this time hearts are kindly open. Generosity and sudden gifting could happen in the days surrounding the winter solstice as Venus will reach the heart of the galaxy also around that time. True love may be realized, great generosities witnessed (note the recent large kidney transplant chain reaction), a spiritual openness may be felt.
The economy will continue to be unpredictable. Save receipts !! People are very ready and very serious about regaining employment and improving those odds. All of us are being challenged to find what feel like really big solutions and it is time to act in possibly radical and improved ways to get results. With all the factors involved we may also see things like new medical and/or energy breakthroughs being announced which could have a personal impact for some.


Namaste

~Karen