Lunar Notes: December 15 to 31, 2023

Aries: You’re in a festive mood and eagerly join in on all social and cultural events that come your way. As the season shifts you become increasingly aware of the fluctuating financial picture you have been struggling with. A financial windfall just before the holiday brightens your year-end festivities.

Taurus: You think about and ponder over some deep psychological and philosophical subjects. Not your usual holiday fare, but this stuff is bubbling up from within you. No harm in pulling it out and taking a look in the bright light of day. You have experienced change and your life is in flux right now. Just stop and take a breath before you move on.

Gemini: Some serious conversations involving money and values between you and the significant people in your life. While relationships with coworkers run smoothly, the more intimate relationships may involve some strife. With Mercury retro until after the New Year your approach and attitude changes. Listen closely to your inner promptings.

Cancer: You get a jump on the New Year’s resolution game, starting well ahead of year end. You’re conscious of your health and wellbeing throughout the year-end rush. This does not prevent you from enjoying yourself with family and friends. Some of your acquaintances provide you with some unusual social events.

Leo: Those close to you introduce you to new, interesting, and fun ways to enjoy yourself. Whether it’s a sporting event or a video game, you’re all in and happy with these new discoveries. Entertaining folks at home appeals to you during this time and you make the most of it. You get some mixed signals from an authority figure. You’ll puzzle it out soon enough.

Virgo: You’re all about organizing and reorganizing your personal and work space. Your ruler, Mercury, retrograde provides the necessary energy for these types of tasks. You’re also considering getting rid of stuff you don’t need and serves you no longer. This can be material goods as well as people. Think carefully before you ditch some people.

Libra: You allow yourself plenty of self-indulgence which keeps you very busy leading up to December’s full moon. You may have to retrace your steps or go over some issues you thought you were done with. Not to worry, it is just a matter of tiny details. Your love of the beautiful may entice you into spending more than you should. Beware!

Scorpio: Venus continues her sojourn through Scorpio until the end of December. She brings an awareness of the finer things in life, beauty, art, and sociability. She also brings a love of luxury, so try and be thrifty during this season. In other areas you have some serious conversations with those in power. Here again, Venus brings out the diplomat within you.

Sagittarius: Mars in your sign throughout the month keeps you pumped and ready for action. Venus, behind the scenes, keeps romance hidden. Retrograde Mercury comes back to visit just before the holiday guaranteeing you will be one of those last-minute shoppers. What or who did you forget or overlook? With your innate agility you’ll get it all done.

Capricorn: Retrograde Mercury in your sign provides the perfect energy for year-end evaluation and contemplation in preparation for the new year. Much goes on during this period that is behind the scenes and below the surface. This energy produces sparks of creativity. Friends and those special friends bring their expertise to your door. Conversations are productive.

Aquarius: You’re moving and grooving with a wide variety of friends, co-workers, and assorted acquaintances. This month goes by in a whirl and you are quite comfortable with all that action. After the full moon you’re ready to get down to business with reorganization on your mind. Your reputation is good and many hold you in high regard. You’ve earned their trust.

Pisces: You think about your future and where you are heading wondering if your current track is right for you. Conversations with friends and allies help to clarify your thoughts. Don’t rush into any major decision until after the New Year. Continued contemplation provides fertile ground for creative ideas to flourish.