December 2024
December 2024 is a month of finalisation and integration.
Mercury is retrograde until the 16th, and Saturn is finalising his final tour through Shatabisha nakshatra, which will end on December 17th. This transit began in January 2023, and will not return for another 29 years. So take note of the lessons that make themselves obvious to you this month.
If you’ve been reading previous newsletters or listened to the audio below, you’ll know that for me, Mercury retrograde is a time of deep integration and processing of whatever we cannot understand when Mercury is moving at full speed.
Both the nakshatra of Mercury’s retrograde, and the nakshatra where Saturn is, relate to connectivity and the potential to connect two diverse pieces into one new entity. Shatabisha is however, ferocious, dark and devouring. So i will not be sorry to see Saturn return to Purva Bhadrapada after December 27th. If you’ve been having a noticeably challenging time since January 2023, then I hope this rings a bell of hope in your heart and mind as Saturn will move off of the house area in your birth chart where it has been creating obstacles and challenging your resilience. In Shatabisha, Saturn does have particular strength. So be kind to elders, tip generously, be polite to those serving you and workers (Saturn rules these things) these acts will help soften Saturn’s impact all month. From January you have a second go-around of Saturn in Purva Bhadrapada. I’ll explain what that means in the new year!
Just know that the first few months of next year will allow you to perfect and polish the areas you were pushed to confront between April 5th and October 5th.
Use Mercury retrograde to heal any bumps in communication, notice what needs to be smoothed out, and look after important partnerships that have long term benefit to you. Mercury retrograde in Scorpio wants you to be honest, trustworthy, and stick to your promises. This is also a great time to recognise who you are deeply committed to in your life before we set out into 2025. Mercury will leave Scorpio on January 4th, entering Sagittarius and allowing you a different energy to tap into.
As you wind down your 2024, what are you most proud of? What are you excited to elevate in 2025? I’m not one for new year’s resolutions, as i believe this work is about a never-ending process of cleansing, renewal and self-elevation as we raise our consciousness, but make time during this Mercury retrograde to doodle and make a moodboard that reflects your greatest wishes for what’s possible next year.
Click below to listen to the audio version of December monthly forecast.
Monthly insights
Click below to listen to my thoughts on the energy for the month ahead & check out the calendar below for some key dates!
Key dates for the upcoming month…
December 2nd: Venus enters Capricorn until December 28th - we are serious about relationships and money now. All our interactions favour a traditional approach.
December 7th: Mars stations retrograde. Mars is retrograde in Cancer until mid January, when he moves back again into Gemini in the vedic system, and stays retrograde all the way until February 24th. Lots to share about this one and i will be in your inbox soon with specific Mars insights.
December 15th: Full Moon in Mrigashirsa Nakshatra. Conjunct Jupiter, this one is for collaboration, optimism, finding solutions and staying hopeful. Venus the ruler of this Full Moon is in Capricorn, so whatever you focus on this month serves you long term.
December 16th: Mercury stations direct - Mercury’s direct motion should reveal things to you and accelerate your projects. Misunderstandings correct themselves and you are able to see clearly after several weeks of integration.
December 30th - New Moon in Sagittarius, Purva Asadha nakshatra. This is a passionate, fiery and bold part of the sky. Focus the energy wisely.