Taurus, December 2015

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This has been a wild year, bringing you a massive amount of change, Taurus. Fortunately, the last few weeks have been healing, bringing harmony to your everyday life— things are finally settling down. Your ruling planet, Venus, in logical Air sign Libra had been creating balance in your daily schedule and inspiring you to kick bad habits and boost your general wellness. It's crucial to get organized after all you've been through—and your next step starts this December, when Venus enters Scorpio on the 4th!

Venus is a sweet and charming vibe, so its transit through seductive and intense Scorpio is always interesting—especially for you, Taurus, since it will be activating the relationship section of your chart. This is a fantastic time to enter commitments, both romantic and otherwise. Your own agenda and goals have finally straightened out, and now you're really ready to partner with people without it messing up your whole schedule. Scorpio is a very committed energy, so any agreements you make now will be super firm.

One of the more annoying and stressful days this month is December 10, when Mars in Libra opposes Uranus in impulsive Aries. Expect the unexpected today— don't bother making solid plans, because it's unlikely they will pan out. Fights will pop up, and things that previously didn't bother you may suddenly become extremely annoying. Don't plan any dates or job interviews— warrior Mars does not like being in prissy Libra, and it being opposite erratic Uranus in Aries (a sign with zero patience) will cause a lot of stress.

Stay cool. Things will smooth out quickly after: I'm especially excited for you about the Venus/Neptune trine on December 11! Venus and Neptune are both in Water signs, Venus in passionate Scorpio and Neptune in dreamy Pisces. Today will have an extra dose of fantasy for sure. This combination will be particularly beneficial to your social life. Connections you make will be strong, and today is an excellent day to introduce your friends to your partner, or vice versa. Being social is the best way to use this energy.

There's also a New Moon in Sagittarius—a deeply philosophical sign—on December 11. This will inspire you to start fresh around some uncomfortable situations you have going on in your life. It's a great day to forgive and forget. News about money could also come today, possibly having to do with debts, taxes, or money that you're sharing with a partner. Sagittarius is the sign of adventure, so this New Moon is a fantastic time to try something new— even though, Taurus, we all know you hate change.

Support from lofty places will come your way when Venus in Scorpio creates a helpful angle with power planet Pluto on December 17. Your partners could also hear some very interesting news today which may be of some benefit to you; in general, this is a wonderful time for you to learn new things with the people in your life—perhaps a museum date would be a great way to spend the day?

The Winter Solstice begins with the Sun entering fellow Earth sign Capricorn on December 21. Some travel will soon be on the way, and a return to school is also possible. Capricorn is always climbing new heights (it rules the sign of success and growth), and you'll be inspired to embark on new goals this coming month.

Your ruling planet Venus sextiles Jupiter in fellow Earth sign Virgo on December 24, which will be super beneficial for you creatively as well as romantically. Jupiter is the planet of growth and expansion, and it's currently in flawless Virgo, highlighting a fab part of your chart that rules fun, flirtation, and creation. When this sector of your chart receives good vibes from Venus, that means you'll be creating beautiful things and spending time with beautiful people. However, if you stay home moping around, these good vibes won't find you, so be sure to "get out there."

Far-off goals and fantasies of wild adventures will fill your mind during the second half of the month, but you'll return to reality during the Full Moon in domestic Cancer on December 25. Cancer is a psychic and empathetic sign, and this Full Moon will illuminate some problems in your life, which the nurturing energy of Cancer will help you work out. Talking things out and journaling are both great ways to sort our your ideas during this sensitive Full Moon, especially since it will highlight the communication section of your chart. Issues involving your siblings could also pop up today, as well news concerning your neighborhood.

December 25 is a super busy day. Not only is there the Full Moon in Cancer, but Mercury trines Jupiter, and Uranus ends its retrograde! The planet of communication (Mercury) and luck (Jupiter) exchanging positive vibes will be so fantastic for you, Taurus: It's going to make things in your life feel so smooth and easy! Uranus going direct will be a relief too— finally, you'll see some forward motion around projects that had been put on the back burner this past July.

The Sun sextiles Neptune on December 29, which will bring some fun and adventure to your social life. Taurus, things have gone from so stressful around your schedule and work to so social and exciting! Neptune is currently in Pisces, which is a really creative and dreamy energy—and characters and friends with these characteristics will be entering your life now. Anyone who isn't artistic, spiritual, or at least a little bit weird will suddenly seem really boring to you.

The month ends much like it began, with your ruling planet changing signs and bringing you to your next phase: Venus enters Sagittarius on December 30. This will highlight a very sacred and sensitive part of your birth chart. Death, rebirth, transformation, and intimacy are all themes you will be exploring on a deep level at the end of the month and into the start of 2016. Sagittarius is the sign of exploration, and you'll definitely be going to emotional depths previously uncharted. This is an extremely powerful time for you on a sexual level as well as on a creative one. On a more mundane level, it's important to remember that Venus doesn't just rule love, beauty, and harmony, but also cash—Venus in Sagittarius will also bring up financial issues for healing.

You've worked your schedule out over the last few weeks. Now, through most of December, you'll be figuring out whom you want to partner with and start making commitments— how deep and intimate will things get in 2016? See you next year, Taurus!