The December Full Moon in Gemini and Mercury Direct
The December Full Moon was on Sunday December 15th at 9.01 GMT in London UK at 24 degrees Gemini.
First of all, I invite you to connect with this picture of the Angel of Christmas. It is a special time of year. Amid all the problems in the world we all have the power to change our reality. To set our intention for a better world. Mercury retrograde has been a difficult 3 weeks since November 26th as it rules all kinds of communications.
Pluto in Aquarius and Scorpio
People have been alerted to Pluto moving into Aquarius which has been getting the blame for communication blips. Not so! Pluto is innocent! Its the unconscious and the God of the Underworld isn’t bothered with trivia. Also I have been reading that Scorpios should be worried. I am a Scorpio and in my life Pluto travelled all through Scorpio from 1983-1995. If you recall we had the Gulf War and the Aids Crisis back then. Both represent Pluto. Also a little known fact that 95% of people born in the last century have a planet in Scorpio.
I call it the Shaman and the Sorcerer. Click here for all those dates
Jupiter and Mars both Retrograde and visible in the Night Sky
If you looked up on December 14th and 15th to the east and wondered what was just below the Full Moon it was Jupiter.
Jupiter as its retrograde it’s close to the earth and its a stunning sight next to the Full Moon. Its significant as its the last full moon in 2024.
How rarely do we see the planets in the night sky? Venus is an evening star, the diamond as she sets after the Sun. At 10pm GMT on 17th December the moon will be close to Mars if you look to the east. Mars is retrograde so like Jupiter is close to the earth.
The Moon joins Mars which is retrograde in Gemini so you may be feeling more irritable than usual. It’s important to know your chart and where this Gemini Full Moon 2024 is occurring.
As an example, if it’s in your 12th house or 6th house you may be suffering from lack of sleep. It’s always good to check where a planet is retrograding, especially Mars as it’s the planet that represents the God of War!
Mars Retrograde in Leo
Mars the Warrior is now retrograde in the energy of Leo, the king and representing world leaders. Mars has been in Leo since November 4th. It goes back into Cancer on January 6th, goes direct on February 24th, then returns to Leo on April 18th. We have of course witnessed the downfall of President Asaad in Syria.
Mercury and Jupiter
Also at this Full Moon in Gemini Mercury makes a trine, a positive connection with Mars. Planning and taking action on your goals is favoured.
Mercury and Jupiter are in a mutual reception, so getting the details right and focusing on the big picture-the vision we have for the future need to be integrated.
Saturn in Pisces
Saturn says that our vision for the future needs to be brought down to earth. Saturn always gets a bad press as we feel its effects more directly than the outer planets. Saturn’s orbit is approx 28 years so every 7 years it will form a relationship-a challenging aspect to itself. Hence the ages 7, 14 21 and 28 are key times in our lives as we are learning lessons that develop into maturity.
Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius
Mercury retrograde isn’t all bad. It happens 3 times a year. Its time to reflect, review and edit. Mercury changes from being an Evening Star -a psychopomp -to becoming a Scout. The scout looks out for new ideas and watches the signs. Mercury joined the Sun on Friday December 6th at 13 degrees Sagittarius. Then it began its journey as a Morning Star. At the Full Moon on December 15th it forms a trine, a positive flow of energy with Mars on the same day that it moves direct.
KEY DATES:-
- All month Mercury in Sagittarius in a mutual reception with Jupiter in Gemini
- December 6th Mars in Leo goes retrograde.
- December 7th Venus changes sign into Aquarius
- December 7th Neptune went direct in Pisces
- Saturn is now direct in Pisces
- December 15th Full Moon in Gemini at 9.01 GMT.
- December 15th Mercury direct at 20.56 GMT
- December 21st Sun into Capricorn at the Winter Solstice in the northern hemisphere at 9.20am
- December 30th New Moon in Capricorn at 9 degrees (22.26 GMT)
- Uranus remains retrograde in Taurus
- Pluto is now in Aquarius for the long haul.
Please watch my YouTube video above as I explain more fully about this Full Moon.
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If you have any planet around 23 degrees then this Full Moon in Gemini will be activating it. The other major problem is Saturn and Jupiter forming a difficult square yet again. This affects you if you have any planet between 12 to 16 degrees of any sign, especially Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. I can support and guide you through these troubling times.
This is an ideal time for a consultation. As Mercury Retrograde has been playing havoc with me, I have extended my Special Offer until the end of the year on December 31st. Its now just £88 instead of £108 and I will be working during the holidays apart from Christmas and Boxing Day. See this page for more information
FIRE SIGNS Mercury in Sagittarius is now direct spending a long stay in a fire sign.
Mercury changes sign into the earth sign of Capricorn on January 8th 2025
Mars is now retrograde in Leo in a fire sign ruled by the Sun. Passions can run high.
EARTH SIGNS
Uranus is the only outer planet in an earth sign. Change is what Uranus needs. Work with it. Make some practical changes in your life. Clear out those cupboards! Pluto moved into the air sign of Aquarius on November 19th.
WATER SIGNS
Neptune The Dreamer is now direct at 27 degrees of Pisces. In Pisces it favours all the water signs. Watch your visions and dreams, get creative and meditate. We now have an opportunity to bring our dreams into manifestation. Trust your intuition. One key word for Neptune is compassion.
However watch out for scams! It can also indicate illusion, deceit, scandal, loss, drowning, a feeling of being overwhelmed and lost. If you’ve been feeling exhausted, depressed, over-burdened and with little energy then I recommend taking time out and being kind to yourself. Bach Flower remedies such as Elm, Sweet Chestnut and Oak may be helpful. Also for shock Rock Rose or Rescue Remedy.
Venus will move into Pisces on January 3rd 2025
AIR SIGNS
Jupiter the greater benefic is now retrograde in Gemini. Look where that is in your birth chart.
Jupiter is the planet of faith, faith in life, that life is worth living. It takes 12 years to go around the zodiac, so look back 12 years to understand its influence in your chart. It is the biggest planet in our solar system and Jupiter is Zeus, King of the Gods. It brings good luck, expansiveness and the feel good factor.
Pluto is now direct. Pluto is an outer planet and affects world events. It has now ended its journey in the earth sign of Capricorn. Pluto becomes more personal if it connects with one of inner planets in your chart. These are the Sun, Moon, Mercury Venus and Mars. It is activated at mid-life when it makes a square to itself around the age of 38. It moved into Aquarius in 2024 from January 21st until September 2nd 2024 when it retrograded back in Capricorn. However now it is firmly in Aquarius so will be a major transit.
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A Personal note
After so much disruptions in my life I am now settled in my new home in Eastbourne along with my cat Freddie.
I am now open for consultations. The Year Ahead consultation is a focus on the month by month cycle in your life. Also the Past Life consultation may be of interest.
Plus I am hosting a Special Winter Solstice webinar, details to follow.
I am planning to host more workshops, both in person and online in the near future.
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