Mercury and Venus Change Signs While Neptune Goes Direct

 

We are coming off an intense Full Moon in Gemini that occurred on November 27, when I posted:

The #FullMoon in Gemini is today and it can reveal some big secrets and denote major endings. Emotions are running high so try to breathe first before saying something you might regret. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) November 27, 2023

I hope you all survived it because Mercury in Sagittarius was also squaring Neptune in Pisces on that day.  The big news now is that Mercury moves into Capricorn on December 1 and stays there until December 23.  But we do have a Mercury retrograde that starts on December 12 in 8 degrees of Capricorn.  Mercury is stationing retrograde right on my North Node in Capricorn in my 3rd house, so this one should be interesting, to say the least...Mercury moves back into Sagittarius on December 23 and stations direct in 22 degrees of Sagittarius on January 1, 2024.  Happy New Year! Mercury moves back into Capricorn on January 13, 2024 and stays there until February 5, 2024.

What can we expect when Mercury is transiting the cardinal earth sign of Capricorn? Our ideas are more realistic, practical and down-to-earth when Mercury is in Capricorn.  Thinking and communication can be more methodical and rational.  We will definitely be more direct in our style of communication, but not in the blunt style of Mercury in Sagittarius. However, Mercury in Sagittarius will return in time for the holidays.  But the shadow side of Mercury in Capricorn is a tendency towards rigid thinking, pessimism and an authoritarian style of getting our point across.

Venus, the other planet that travels so closely to the Sun, is getting ready to change signs too.  It makes one last major aspect when Venus in Libra squares Pluto in 28 degrees of Capricorn on December 3.  Venus rules Libra and is very comfortable there, but there is no doubt that Venus squaring Pluto is a challenging aspect. Venus squaring Pluto can see us questioning our worth in relationships while it is accompanied by struggle, conflict and control issues.  I can personally attest to the fact that is a tough aspect because I have it natally with my Venus in Scorpio squaring Pluto in Leo.  Venus has a bit of an edge and more power when it is in Libra squaring Pluto in Capricorn, so don't be surprised if there is a rebalancing of power in relationships on this day.

On December 4, Venus moves into Scorpio and stays there until December 29, 2023.  Venus is considered to be in detriment in Scorpio because Venus rules Taurus and Libra.  It will be a big change from Venus in Libra.  Venus in Scorpio is not into lightweight dating and craves deep, passionate and intense relationships.  Profound intimacy is the end game with Venus in Scorpio.  Be prepared for a roller coaster ride in your love life while Venus is cruising through Scorpio. The perk of Venus in Scorpio is that it can be good for finances, as Scorpio is associated with other people's money and the 8th house. 

Neptune stationed retrograde in 27 degrees of Pisces on June 30, 2023 and it will finally go direct in 24 degrees of Pisces on December 6, 2023.  It you have any planets from 24-27 degrees of the mutable signs of Pisces, Gemini, Virgo and Sagittarius, you probably felt this transit the most intensely.  I also think that if you have planets in these degrees of Cancer or Scorpio, you received a trine aspect from this transit and also felt it to some degree.  Personally, my Venus in Scorpio and Uranus in Cancer (both of which are retrograde to boot) got this transit.

When Neptune was retrograde it was a period of confusion, introspection and spiritual exploration.  It could have been a time of engaging in massive self-care.  Neptune being direct can give us more clarity after five months of digging deep.  We should have more empathy and compassion available to extend to others.  It can also be a time to manifest our dreams.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, please consider getting an astrological reading with me. And don't forget that an astrological reading makes a very thoughtful holiday gift.

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I also wanted to note that in an ironic twist of fate, the latest variant of COVID is EG.5, with a nickname of Eris.  Sound familiar--the Goddess of Discord?  Apparently, COVID cases and hospitalizations are on the rise...

I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when necessary and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine. The newest vaccine is available and I encourage you to get it to protect yourself. I repeat, you do not want to get this virus! I speak from personal experience and consider myself very fortunate to have survived Coronavirus twice. Stay safe and healthy, everyone! 

Astrology is a powerful tool that helps you navigate challenging times and alerts you to opportunity periods. Get a reading with me and experience the healing process. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022