The Sun Squares Neptune and Moves into Capricorn While Mercury and Venus Make Some Moves

 

We have some interesting aspects coming up this week with the Sun, Mercury and Venus.  On December 16, the Sun in Sagittarius will be exactly squaring Neptune in 24 degrees of Pisces.  Spoiler alert: this aspect is bound lower our vitality and sense of motivation. Fortunately it does occur on a weekend.  The Sun squaring Neptune can also trigger insecurity, confusion and disillusionment.  Overidealizing significant others is another feature of this aspect.  It is also associated with hypochondria and it is not advisable to schedule any medical appointments because it will be difficult to diagnose any symptoms and get an accurate diagnosis.  And it goes without saying that we all need to be careful with drugs and alcohol while we are under the influence of this Neptunian fog.

Mercury recently went retrograde on December 13, when I posted:

#MercuryRetrograde starts today in Capricorn but backtracks into Sagittarius on 12/23. Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius will impact travel more heavily. Mercury is retrograde for the rest of the year. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) December 13, 2023

On December 18, Mercury in Capricorn will be exactly trining Jupiter in 5 degrees of Taurus.  This aspect generates optimism and can bring good news.  It is okay for travel despite Mercury being retrograde.  True to the nature of Mercury retrograde, we also experienced this aspect on December 7 when both Mercury and Jupiter were in 6 degrees of their respective signs.  The only potential downside of this aspect is a tendency to overthink, because we all know that Jupiter loves to amplify whatever it touches.

We have two major astrology events occurring on December 21.  The first one is Venus in Scorpio exactly opposing Uranus in 19 degrees of Taurus.  Uranus loves to shake things up and it could very well deliver some unexpected events that cause tension, upset and disrupt our love life.  It can also bring about financial windfalls or cause us to gamble or overspend.  So be careful on this day.  Venus is exactly conjunct my Sun in Scorpio, so I know that this will affect me quite personally.

We also have two other interesting aspects happening on December 21.  Mercury in Capricorn is forming a supportive sextile to Saturn in 2 degrees of Pisces. This aspect is extremely favorable for clear thinking, good judgment and organizational skills. Communication should be honest and profound.

The other aspect that occurs before the Sun moves into Capricorn is a little less positive.  Mars in Sagittarius is inconjunct Uranus in Taurus.  This can make us feel restless and impulsive with a desire to rebel against authority figures.  It can definitely feel frustrating as we attempt to assert our ego.  The thing to remember with Uranus is that we could very well be confronted with unexpected events throwing a curveball at us.   And the lesson with inconjuncts is that we need to make some kind of adjustment in order for a peaceful coexistence. 

The Sun enters the cardinal earth sign of Capricorn at 10:27 p.m. on December 21, marking the official start of winter.  Our focus shifts to being more responsible and ambitious as we seek to accomplish our goals.  We are more result-oriented in our approach to life.  It's a big change from the mutable fire energy of Sagittarius.  We will be more practical, down-to-earth and realistic.  If we are utilizing the Capricorn vibe constructively, we have a good work ethic and respect for authority.  But if the shadow side of Capricorn is prevailing, and Capricorn's ruling planet Saturn is calling the shots, we can be inclined towards pessimism and a tendency to be somewhat bossy.  Food for thought...

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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! 

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— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022