In case you expected a quiet, sleepy little month for December, think again. This month has a lot packed into it, and with a total lunar eclipse due on December 21, your schedule is likely to change dramatically as you get closer to month's end. You'd be wise to get as much work and as many holiday preparations done early, so when priorities shift later, you won't feel anxious about running out of time. You might want to designate someone to help you get everything done, as you may need an extra pair of hands to pitch in at some point in the month. If you have a friend, relative, mother's helper, or freelance assistant you can count on to help do things for you - that would be ideal. Let's start at the top of the month and see what's in store for you.
You seem to be working hard on an important work project that you are focusing on intently, and you seem to be up against the clock to get it done. It has to be letter perfect, and you know it, but you are up to the task and your concentration is high. The pace at your workplace picked up on October 28 when Mars first entered Sagittarius, and as you get to December, it is gathering speed and momentum. You are doing excellent work, and higher-ups are impressed. You may do the kind of work that gets busy at this time of year, or this may be a fluke. No matter what the reason, keep up the good work!
If you are not currently employed, this December 5 new moon can help you find work. I would rather you wait to take a permanent job until the very end of April, or better yet early May, for those months will bring you the kind of important step up the ladder that you deserve. Jupiter, the giver of gifts and luck, will move into your honors, awards, and achievements sector on January 22 next month, so you might not want to act too hastily. Still, if you have been out of work for a while, you may be content to take a position that is similar to the one you had previously. In that case, a lateral move might be fine for you.
On December 3 and 17 you could become distracted and allow errors to slip through, for Uranus, planet of unexpected happenings, will be in a bad mood on both days, first arguing with Mars, and then with the Sun.
If you need to travel on these same days, December 3 or 17, you could have unexpected problems getting there, or once you arrive (if the trip is for work), find that you don't agree with an authority figure, co-worker, or other person you will meet or interact with at the time. The problem need not be centered only on someone you work with on the job. If you hire staff at home, say, a nanny, for example (and that person routinely travels with you and your family), you might have problems with that person on these dates. Try to keep cool.
When you sign a contract, it is a "seventh house" matter, but with Mercury retrograde in that very same house, it would be the wrong time to make serious promises. You can discuss things and negotiate, but not finalize anything just yet. You need to slow down and read the fine print, and it would be wise to ask a lawyer for advice.
Also, prior to agreeing to any important matter, you would need to see what the January 4 solar eclipse in Capricorn would bring you. This eclipse will emphasize partnerships for you. All eclipses bring twists to the plot we don't necessarily expect. That eclipse might color your thinking, and because it comes so early next month, January 4, you might as well wait to see what happens before you sign. (As a rule, I don't like signing papers on eclipses.) Indeed, matters will be in flux over the coming weeks, but here is the kicker - they won't appear to be changing because it is a little too early to see those shifts! This is why making decisions now is not a good idea. You will see the truth of this in time, but not immediately.
Buying expensive things is not a good idea during Mercury retrograde, and the one category of gifts that is most troublesome to buy is electronics. You can give a gift certificate or cash, however, which I feel would be the best way to go in December. If you feel a gift certificate is a little impersonal, offer to accompany your relative or friend to the store, and have lunch together afterward, turning the purchase into a fun afternoon together. Who would not love a gift certificate to Apple?
You can buy other things - apparel, jewelry, perfume, and the like - from December 1 to 5, but after that I feel you would be getting just too close to Mercury retrograde.
Consider giving your fitness program a push forward after the new moon, December 5. If you are prone to make New Year's resolutions, don't wait to start your health routine (or weight loss program) next month - do it now. In December, you will have the best aspects to make a fresh start. Take a step toward looking and feeling better on December 5 or in the days that closely follow. Medical exams and tests for progress and results should be scheduled any time after the new moon. You may have used up your deductable requirements on your health insurance for 2010 by now, so perhaps you will want to schedule a few exams before the year ends - a good idea!
Mars will visit your relationship sector from December 7 to January 15, and at that time, you will find more time to spend with your significant other. It looks as though that relationship needs attention, and you might find your partner a little needy. Now that Mars, and later the Sun, is moving into Capricorn, your opposite sign, you will begin to notice that your partner will set the pace and tone of your relationship, so you might be agreeable to having your partner take the lead. After all, you are so busy these days.
Mars sometimes will bring to the surface something you were not aware of, however, so your partner might voice a grievance that you have not heard before, and when it comes up, you may be very ruffled or shocked. You will have to pay attention, even though the timing probably is not ideal. After all, holidays will be adding more to your schedule, too.
The biggest moment of the month will be a total eclipse of the moon in Gemini at 29 degrees 21 minutes. This means the eclipse will fall about a half degree away from Cancer and directly on the solstice, December 21. Solstice points are nodal points that are considered extremely powerful. We haven't had an eclipse fall on a solstice point since 2001.
Even though this eclipse falls in Gemini, it is just too close to Cancer to ignore, so if your birthday falls on or very close to June 21, you will feel this eclipse quite directly in what is called "an out of sign conjunction." (This would include one famous person born on June 21, Prince William, who may be in the news again in a very big way.)
This eclipse will oppose your Sun, so the first order of business will be to guard your health. This is not the time to engage in sports that you are not familiar with, say, on the ski slopes or in water sports. Know your limits, and don't take unnecessary risks. I would suggest the Prince stay out of helicopters.
As you get closer to the full moon eclipse, December 21, tension will build. All lunar eclipses are full moons, and therefore bring on more emotional, sentimental moments than solar eclipses, because lunar eclipses mark endings. In this case, a woman very close to you seems to be leaving or in distress. As a Cancer, the moon rules your sign. Lunar eclipses are always full moons, but have the power of three full moons rolled into one.
This one seems more powerful than most eclipses, not only because it falls on the solstice, but also because Uranus will be in very hard angle to this eclipse, to exact degree, suggesting something completely out of the blue will come up.
Your twelfth house will be brought into the discussion, and that house rules places of confinement. Someone you know may be in the hospital, a nursing home, rehab center, in physical therapy, or even (dare I say it?) a prison. I doubt you know anyone being hauled off to jail, so you can (probably) delete that one! In any case, you would be called on to visit and assist that person. You might decide to have a medical or dental procedure done as an alternative outcome. The month does have a big emphasis on preventative health care, including addressing health issues as soon as they come up, so this would fit right into the theme of the month.
The twelfth house also rules secrets, so alternatively, a secret may come out in the open - and shock you when it does.
Here are your best romantic nights, provided you are happy with your partner, or if you are single and hoping to meet someone new: December 2, 8 (great for those attached), 12, 13, 25, and 30.
Summary
Partners and others will have a large say in the way events proceed, so you might simply want to go with the flow. Trying to grab the reins won't work and will only frustrate you, for Mars will give preference to the part of your chart ruling your partner(s) from December 5 to January 15. Keep in mind that Pluto and Mercury will be well angled to Venus, so your partner will tend to be working in your interest. Once you realize this, you may be content to play a passive role for now. The one day when sparks may fly will be December 13, when Pluto and Mars will conjoin, and you may feel pushed into a corner by your significant other.
Whether you are single or attached, you'll have the joy of Venus gliding though your fifth house of true love throughout December! Venus will give you opportunities to enjoy yourself, despite your hectic schedule and the unexpected events that will take place late in the month.
