December 2015
All times are set in Eastern Standard Time (EST). V/C means the moon is void of course and it is in between signs. It is not the best time to make plans because they rarely turn out as planned. Some aspect details are by Cafe Astrology.
Tuesday December 1st 2015: Moon v/c at 10:09
Mercury 16 Sagittarius 49 trine Uranus 16 Aries 49 at 9:00am: This is an opportune time to attend meetings and other organized group activities, to communicate online, and to take part in activities involving computers, scientific projects, and metaphysics. Unexpected gains may be realized through such mediums. The intuition is strong, and insights seem to come from "out of the blue". Original, creative ideas are easy to come by.
Wednesday Dec 2nd: Moon enters Virgo at 5:09am.
Thursday Dec 3rd: Fourth quarter of the moon begins at 2:40am. Moon v/c at 11:59pm.
Friday Dec 4th: Moon enters Libra at 5:34pm. Venus enters Mercury at 11:15pm.
Mercury 21 Sagittarius 24 square Jupiter 21 Virgo 24 at 7:53am: Information overload, which may cause you to miss small important details. Try not to jump to conclusions too easily, your focus isn't very clear. Judgement may be flawed and you could be prone to excessive talking.
Saturday Dec 5th: No changes.
Sun Dec 6th: Moon v/c at 9:03pm.
Sun 13 Sagittarius 57 sextile Mars 13 Libra 57 at 5:14am: Feeling confident about your abilities. Creativity, courage, energy, and strong will power are traits of this sextile.
Sun 14 Sagittarius 13 semi-sextile Pluto 14 Capricorn 13 at 11:12am: A time of resourcefulness and strength of will. This is a time to enjoy yoga or meditation. Through these activities you'll be able to find answers from deep within yourself.
Mars 14 Libra 13 square Pluto 14 Capricorn 13 at 3:52pm: Power struggles. Strong desires that we can't seem to satisfy. There is an all or nothing type of element to this square. Be careful not to lose your temper during this time.
Monday Dec 7th: Moon enters Scorpio at 6:26am. Hanukkah begins
Tuesday Dec 8th: Sun 16 Sagittarius 41 trine Uranus 16 Aries 41 at 9:38pm: An original, unique approach to life is in order with this transit, and works to our benefit. Flexibility is the key to success at this time, and pleasant changes are in store. We may make some creative changes and discoveries, experiment with new possibilities, or invent a new way of doing things. This is a dynamic and exciting period, one in which taking advantage of unusual or unconventional opportunities may reap rewards.
Wednesday Dec 9th: Moon v/c at 1:39am. Moon enters Sagittarius at 5:25pm. Mercury enters Capricorn at 9:34pm.
Thursday Dec 10th: Mars 16 Libra 40 opposition Uranus 16 Aries 40 at 8:31pm: Restlessness, rebellion, impatience. Explosive tempers, arguments, and confrontations are likely. There are chances of danger through electricity and machinery as well as electoral objects breaking down under this opposition.
Venus 7 Scorpio 01 semi-square Jupiter 22 Virgo 01 at 10:07pm: Avoid impulsive buying and making hasty decisions. There are chances for over-indulgence.
Friday Dec 11th: New Moon in Sagittarius at 5:29am. Moon v/c at 11:06am. Adventures, expansion, growth, and vision journeys all come along with a Sagittarius moon. The Sun, Moon, Uranus trine forces us to examine our beliefs. We need to determine rather or not they are bringing us towards our future goals and dreams or if they are limiting us. There is a Sun/Moon square to Jupiter which could seem demanding at times especially since other aspects are bringing on rapid changes. The square Saturn and Neptune still leaves us with that guilt from last full moon. The over all message of this is moon is to dream big while remaining practical on the steps to reaching these goals.
Venus 7 Scorpio 10 trine Neptune 7 Pisces 10 at 1:13am: "A magical time" for love and romance. We tend to see the best in people under this aspect. We are filled with compassion and the will to help others. A great time for music, art, poetry, and emotional healing. This isn't the most practical trine but it is good for relationships.
Saturday Dec 12th: Moon enters Capricorn at 1:46am.
Venus 8 Scorpio 57 semi-sextile Saturn 8 Sagittarius 57 at 1:33pm: There is a feeling of responsibility to loved ones. Anything that is from the heart is so much better than any superficial gift.
Sunday Dec 13th: Moon v/c at 6:07pm.
Monday Dec 14th: Moon enters Aquarius at 7:59am. Hanukkah ends
Sun 22 Sagittarius 18 square Jupiter 22 Virgo 18 at 10:02am: You may feel restless and no matter what you do or the more you buy makes you feel content. Be careful of overindulge.
Mercury 7 Capricorn 13 sextile Neptune 7 Pisces 13 at 2:40pm: A highly intuitive time. Good communication between the conscious and unconscious mind. We can inspire people with our words.
Tuesday Dec 15th: No changes
Wednesday Dec 16th: Moon v/c at 2:17am. Moon enters Pisces at 12:45pm.
Mercury 9 Capricorn 22 semi-sextile Saturn 9 Sagittarius 22 at 12:46am: Focused. Detailed. You analyze details until you completely understand a subject. Of course it has to be a subject that you are interested in, if not then your work will be messy since you won't put as much energy into it.
Thursday Dec 17th: Venus 14 Scorpio 34 sextile Pluto 14 Capricorn 34 at 6:19am: A good time for finances and relationships. Love could be the push you need for transformation. Listen your "inner voice" and follow your intuition. Get your creative juices flowing through art and music.
Friday Dec 18th: Moon v/c at 10:14am. Second quarter of the moon begins at 10:14am. Moon enters Aries at 4:26pm.
Saturday Dec 19th: Mercury 14 Capricorn 38 conjunct Pluto 14 Capricorn 38 at 1:56pm: Intense mental activity. A search for revealing the truth. At time it may seem like you can "see right someone and their lies" and reading between the lines. Your focus is intense and strong.
Sunday Dec 20th: Moon v/c at 5:01pm. Moon enters Taurus at 7:13pm.
Mercury 16 Capricorn 34 square Uranus 16 Aries 34 at 10:07pm: This square can give you an active but scattered mind. You can might you nervous and tactless. Your mind may change (a lot) and try not to jump to conclusions.
Monday Dec 21st: Sun enters Capricorn at 11:48pm. Happy Yule/Winter Solstice. Tonight is the longest night of the year.
Mars 22 Libra 45 semi-sextile Jupiter 22 Virgo 45 at 11:13am: Like most people, you are not a person who stays at one level of success and achievement in your life. You move up the ladder and you occasionally take risks. Most likely this trait is not one of the most dominant and conspicuous in your personality, but it does serve you well and helps you be productive and successful.
Tuesday Dec 22nd: Moon v/c at 9:26am. Moon enters Gemini at 9:31pm. Celtic Tree Month of Elder ends
Wednesday Dec 23th: Between/Blank Celtic Tree Month. My birthday!
Thursday Dec 24th: Moon v/c at 3:04pm. Christmas Eve. Celtic Tree Month of Birch begins.
Birch - The Achiever
December 24 - January 20
If you were born under the energy of the Birch you can be highly driven, and often motivate others they become easily caught in your zeal, drive and ambition. You are always reaching for more, seeking better horizons and obtaining higher aspirations. The Druids attributed this to your time of birth, which is a time of year shrouded by darkness, so consequently you are always stretching out to find the light. Birch signs (just like the tree) are tolerant, tough, and resilient. You are cool-headed and are natural-born rulers, often taking command when a situation calls for leadership. When in touch with your softer side, you also bring beauty in otherwise barren spaces, brightening up a room with you guile, and charming crowds with you quick wit. Celtic tree astrology Birch signs are compatible with Vine signs and Willow signs.
Celtic Meaning of the Birch Tree
Listen closely and you will detect whispers of transformation and growth in the midst of the birch groveswithin your soul.
The birch is highly adaptive and able to sustain harsh conditions with casual indifference. Proof of this adaptability is seen in its easy and eager ability to repopulate areas damaged by forest fires or clearings. Bright and beautiful, the birch is a pioneer, courageously taking root and starting anew to revive the landscape where no other would before.
This is a powerful metaphor for our lives. The birch asks us to philosophically go where no other will go (voluntarily or otherwise). The birch asks us to take root in new soils and light our lives with the majesty of our very presence. The birch sings to us: "Shine, take hold, express your creative expanse, light the way so that others may follow."
Paradoxically, while the birch is a brilliant symbol of renewal, it is also symbolic of stability and structure. The druids also held the birch as the keepers of long-honored traditions.
Symbolic Celtic Meaning of the Birch Tree
- Growth
- Renewal
- Stability
- Initiation
- Adaptability
Associated with the sun, the birch is a solar emblem, and facilitates passion, energy, as well as growth. This solar association is paralleled when we learn the druids carried birch bark with them as kindling. Birch serves as a perfect igniter as it will start to burn even when damp. This makes it a prized fire starter over most other wood types.
Here again, this makes for a perfect analogy. The birch asks us to serve our fellow man with a fire in our hearts. In this respect, the birch reminds us that even if our spirits are dampened by the set backs in life, we can always catch fire from the spark of passions that drive us to divinity.
Venus 22 Scorpio 53 sextile Jupiter 22 Virgo 53 at 5:03am: This is a happy time. People are normally more friendly and work in harmony. There are romantic and financial opportunities under this sextile. Brings good fortune. Great time for socializing and using your artistic abilities. Looking for a higher purpose in relationships, maybe even a spiritual connection.
Friday Dec 25th: Moon enters Cancer at 12:27am. Full moon at 6:12am. Uranus goes direct at 10:53pm. Merry Christmas. Cancer moons represent family and nurturing. Which is great since it falls on a holiday where we are normally surrounded by loved ones. The moon is in her own ruling sign, making it strong and emotional. We are vulnerable. Our inner feelings and emotions are exposed and released. All raw truths will be revealed. So think about the feelings that you have been repressing. When everything is out in the open you will actually start to feel better. No longer will you have to keep things bottled up. Sincerity is important on this full moon. There will be growth in relationships. Whatever projects started or seeds planted on the December 11th new moon, you can fine tune them now. This is a good time for writing, sharing thoughts as well as organizing and cleaning up things in your life. Unwind. Relax. Socialize.
Mercury 22 Capricorn 24 semi-square Neptune 7 Pisces 24 at 4:51am: Daydreaming. Unfocused thoughts.
Mercury 22 Capricorn 57 trine Jupiter 22 Virgo 57 at 3:19pm: Positive thinking. Thinking about the big picture. Possibility of hearing good news. Good time for short trips and writing. There is a religious tone to this aspect. Active imaginations. You respect the truth.
Saturday Dec 26th: Moon v/c at 10:36pm. Kwanzaa begins
Venus 25 Scorpio 33 semi-sextile Mars 25 Libra 33 at 9:58am: Like most people, happiness and fulfillment in a romantic relationship or marriage is very important to you. It is important to you to make your life beautiful and harmonious. These traits are not unusual but are an important part of your personality.
Mars 25 Libra 33 semi-square Saturn 10 Sagittarius 33 at 9:58am: Patience is a must, no matter how frustrated we can become at this time. Our plans and efforts may become blocked under this square.
Sunday Dec 27th: Moon enters Leo at 5:31am.
Mercury 25 Capricorn 44 semi-square Saturn 10 Sagittarius 44 at 11:23pm: There could be delays and having to re-do something that you thought was completed. Focus on fixing the problems instead of wasting your energy whining and being angry.
Monday Dec 28th: No changes.
Tuesday Dec 29th: Moon v/c at 12:38pm. Moon enters Virgo at 1:58pm.
Sun 7 Capricorn 30 sextile Neptune 7 Pisces 30 at 8:17am: Trust your intuition. You may feel charitable and inspired. A good time for volunteering.
Mercury 27 Capricorn 14 square Mars 27 Libra 14 at 9:52am: Impatience, disagreements, rudeness and nervous energy. Not a good time for starting a new project. Try to watch what you say in the heat of the moment. You just might regret it later. Don't jump to conclusions without all the facts.
Venus 29 Scorpio 59 semi-square Pluto 14 Capricorn 59 at 2:04am: Tensions run high. Hidden agendas. Jealously and possessiveness are traits of this semi-square. Not an ideal time for new relationships or financial matters.
Wednesday Dec 30th: Venus enters Sagittarius at 2:16am.
Thursday Dec 31st: New Year's Eve
