December 2022 – time to integrate

Greetings Earthlings,

Can you believe that we’re almost through this year? 2022 will soon be in the rearview mirror, and as my brother-in-law likes to remind me – we only look in the rearview mirror 10% of the time. The most valuable thing we can do for ourselves at this time (always, really) is to remain present. The gift is in the present. Sagittarius energy is a cosmic teacher and uses the present moment as a vital tool.

In the present moment, I am writing about a cosmic event in the future while simultaneously having an epiphany about my life which occurred in the past. Therein lies the multi-faceted nature of Sagittarius and Gemini.

While the Sun travels through Sagittarius, highlighting its opposite sign of Gemini and activating both Pisces and Virgo, a great illumination of the changeable nature of who you are is revealed. Perhaps you are a twin? Or perhaps there is a twin flame in your life, or one is about to enter it. Perhaps this twin is an aspect of you.

We start off this month with a waxing Moon. The Sagittarian New Moon the day before Thanksgiving (Nov 23) infused the globe with light and optimism. The prevailing truth-fire of Sagittarius burns away the duality of its opposite sign, Gemini. With the bright focus of the Archer, we’re able to set our sights beyond conflict and destruction, beyond greed and divisiveness. The invitation is to rise up, to see further and to hope. As one old activist said, “be hopeful, it leads to action.”

Without hope, there’s despair and despair is apathetic. And apathy is a killer. It does no-one any good. This is fire time which is action time. Inner and outer action. Connecting with others, sharing ideas, doing something that makes things better, not worse. This is a personal CHOICE as well as a collective one.

For some time now, there’s been talk about us transcending this tormented 3D world. We’re doing our best to move to the 5^th dimension where there is no time. This place is the New Earth. It exists as an overlay atop the one we currently live in. Like parallel realities. When you pray or mediate, when you’re in a state of peace and love, you’re in the New Earth.

Abundant Jupiter, Sagittarius’s ruling planet, is now direct. There is forward movement, however, active Mars is still retrograde. Two steps forward, one step back? Maybe, but more likely the drive to transcend our foibles is stronger than the urge to regress. We are very ready to evolve. You can feel this in yourself. You want inner liberation.

This is tested at the Gemini Full Moon on December 7^th (9:08 pm MT) where the Moon and Mars are exactly conjunct at 16° Gemini opposite the 16° Sagittarian Sun. The presence of Mars gives both energy and a warning. In Gemini, there are two minds, two opinions, perhaps a conflict. Can you use this energy to identify, or maybe even integrate, your inner (or outer) conflict? If that seems like too much, then it’s best to lie low and let this megastorm of a Moon pass by.

On the other hand… Ms. Venus, who recently moved one of the tentacles of her five-pointed star, is at the Galactic Center during this Full Moon. What on Earth? Exactly! Messages of love and wisdom stream into our consciousness at this time. Make time to listen in via art, mediation, writing etc.  Truth is coming through, people. It’s landing in your hearts and minds. Illumination is the gift of Now.

Meanwhile, back in the Cosmos, little Mercury (entered Capricorn the day before the Full Moon) encourages us to be practical, to think long term. Mercury will retrograde in this most earthy sign at the end of the year.

Late on December 9^th, Venus also enters Capricorn, turning our attention to that which endures.

On the 19^th, the Sun connects with the Galactic Center, the most mysterious wormhole of our galaxy where a perennial event horizon occurs. This occurs around this time every year affording us a glimpse  of eternity. Can you imagine it? Eternity? Open yourself wide. Move aside the rigid beliefs and opinions – we’re entering sacred space.

December 20^th, wise Jupiter re-enters Aries. At last – the beginning is here again! Jupiter crossed this point once already earlier this year but whatever fresh starts you made may have been delayed… until now. Get ready to plant the seeds of hope and transcendence at the coming New Moon. The wisdom and insight you need is available to you.

The afternoon of December 21^st the Sun leaves Sagittarius for Capricorn and the turning of the light at winter solstice. This is another powerful, magical occurrence as regular as life itself. Find a way to celebrate it.

And now… drum roll please… the one and only Capricorn New Moon of the year. December 23^rd early in the morning (MT). This fresh start occurs at the very beginning of Capricorn suggesting that whatever new things we’re thinking or putting together will require attention and care. Think about building something enduring from the ground up. That’s what this New Moon is about. Building something new, from the very beginning. With five celestial bodies in earthy, pragmatic Capricorn this New Moon puts your focus on the most practical and sensual part of your life. Don’t forget that Mars remains retrograde in Gemini: it’s possible that this fresh start feels familiar to you. In an exact square (angle of tension and action) with learned Jupiter, it could be an invitation to test the boundaries you’ve placed on your life.

Christmas Day and the Moon, newly in social Aquarius, invites you to open your mind.

The month ends as Mercury and Venus approach stern Pluto. Insights and possibilities exist. As always, stay tuned to your inner voice. Mercury turns retrograde early on the 30^th. We’re going to enter 2023 with two retrograde planets. Do you need to go back a little before going forward? There’s gold and grief in what came before. Take the time to understand and integrate that in this present moment.

Thanks for being with me this year, in all my changes. I so appreciate your readership. If you want a reading for 2023, please reach out. And remember: you matter, we’re all connected, Earth is our home and love is our destination.

Your astrologer,

Dulce