The last month of 2011 opens with a highly energetic showing. Mercury is retrograde through December 13th. The Sun squares Mars November 30th through December 6th. Venus is conjunct Pluto and finally, a powerful T-square configuration of Mars, Mercury, Sun and Moon add their flare to the first half of December.

This is a concentrated time of inner and outer challenge. The upshot and positive path of choice to use these energies is to have the courage to move beyond our old ideas and joyfully move in a new direction that pays heart and soul profits.

This time Mercury is retrograde in Sagittarius revealing new insights and truths about ourselves. Retrograde periods are best used to focus inwardly for research, review and reflection. The insights and self awareness we gain will become our fuel for new experiences. When Mercury goes direct mid December, fresh eyes help us move forward in our lives.

DECEMBER FORECAST

Please also read the forecast for your Rising Sign if you know it. If you’re on a “cusp” and don’t know your Sun sign, you can read both signs to find your fit.

Aries March 21 – April 19
Full Moon on the 10th culminates in new, hard-won self understanding. Xmas Eve’s New Moon inspires career goals and energy for dream realization.

Taurus April 20 – May 20
A long process of reflection delivers Taurus to the Full Moon on December 10th with new solidified values. Christmas Eve’s New Moon cycle challenges you to move beyond your comfortable horizons.

Gemini May 21 – June 21
Full Moon falls on your Sun sign offering powerful energy and emotion for genuine Gemini. December 24th’s New Moon stirs deep feelings and a longing for real connection.

Cancer June 22 – July 22
Caring Cancers feel reflective in the light of the Dec. 10th Full Moon. Take heart. Short term isolation will prepare you and bring you valuable awareness. Christmas New Moon brings opportunity and healthy challenges through others.

Leo July 23 – August 22
Full Moon on December 10th brings attention and accolades to Leo’s creative projects. Christmas Eve’s New Moon ignites a more practical work energy toward your visions.

Virgo August 23 – September 22
Career potential is spotlighted by the Full Moon December 10th. The New Moon on Christmas Eve begins a new cycle of creativity and romantic probabilities for virtuous Virgo.

Libra September 23 – October 22
Mental expansion and subtle soulfulness beckon Libra at the Full Moon December 10th. Let these energies percolate as you move toward the Christmas Eve New Moon cycle. Your focus will shift to home and strong foundations.

Scorpio October 23 – November 21
Full Moon falls into Scorpio’s home of the Solar 8th house on December 10th. This is a culmination energy integrating your values with other’s needs and resources. Xmas Eve’s New Moon offers you new ideas and comforting connections.

Sagittarius November 22 – December 21
Happy Solar Return Sagittarius! This lucky period brings enlightenment about partnership and self fulfillment with the Full Moon. Christmas Eve New Moon cycle brings you an awareness of your deepest values.

Capricorn December 22 – January 19
Capricorns find comfort and familiarity with the Full Moon Dec 10th offering practical energy to achieve your sacred, private dreams. Christmas Eve’s New Moon cycle sets you on a journey of new perspective on self identity.

Aquarius January 20 – February 18
Thoughtful Aquarians receive creative juices and positive attention on the December 10th Full Moon. New Moon on Christmas Eve offers a new energy of gently spirited insight and self renewal.

Pisces February 19-March 20
Watery, intuitive Pisces finds comfort in home and roots during the Full Moon on December 10th. Christmas Eve begins a New Moon Cycle beckoning private Pisces to explore friendships and social settings

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Dianne Curwick has been reading professionally with a word-of-mouth clientele since 2000. She has read for people from all walks of life throughout the United States. Previously, she penned the astrology column for the Los Angeles publication “IN Magazine.” She has also taught astrology chart reading classes as well as spiritual growth classes using the natal chart as a tool. She says, “The whole world opens up to me through symbols that seem to rise off the astrology chart and speak to me. They draw me in and serve as a touchstone for intuitive information to flow through me. I am in an altered state when I am reading the chart. I feel like I’m plugged in to an energetic source, receiving answers faster than I am asking questions.”

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