Aquarius, December 2015

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Your traditional astrological ruler is Saturn, but a recently discovered planet has also been associated with you: Uranus, the planet of innovation and genius, shock and surprise. Uranus is very busy this December; as such, you'll be working with a lot of shifting energy this month. Let's take a look to see how your year will wrap up:

December opens with Mercury in philosophical Sagittarius highlighting the section of your chart that rules friendship. On December 1, it makes a pleasant aspect with Uranus in energetic Aries—this will be massively beneficial around communication and problem solving. Lots of unexpected and exciting news will come your way. There's no way the beginning of December will be boring! If you have any important letters to write, papers or forms to fill out, or proposals to submit, this will be an excellent day to do so, since you'll be so lucky around communication. Things will click easily today.

Your career will also be highlighted when lovely Venus enters smart and savvy Scorpio on December 4. Venus is the planet of love, harmony, and beauty, but also of money. Being that Scorpio rules the part of your chart that holds dominion over fame and success, you'll be working with a lot of themes relating to popularity, the public, and your career as Venus goes though Scorpio. People will be seeing a very charming side of you—but keep in mind that Scorpio is a very intense and mysterious sign, so people will view you as being intriguing and enigmatic, too.

The Sun trines Uranus on December 8, another exciting and beneficial day for you around communication and connection. But you can only do so much socializing before it's time to take a break: Mercury enters practical Earth sign Capricorn on December 9, triggering a driven and hardworking energy that will inspire you to retreat and rest after such a busy social period in your life.

Mars opposes Uranus on December 10, and this will be one of the more stressful days of the month. Mars is currently in fellow Air sign Libra, an intellectual and diplomatic sign. Mars is the warrior planet— it doesn't want to "talk things out" over tea, it wants to fight! Mars in Libra can be an awkward vibe, and when it's confronted by an electric and sometimes erratic energy like Uranus, a feeling of being unarmed could take you over.

Everyone wants to instigate fights today, Aquarius, but don't participate— people will be mean just so they can prove that they are right and that they're smarter, and who wants to deal with that? Remind them that there is nothing wise about being cruel. There's a big difference between a debate or civil conversation and a screaming match. Pay attention to who picks on you today—they are not someone you want around, Aquarius! Also, anyone who knows you should know that you're impossible to beat in an argument. It's simply an astrological fact: You're the genius of the zodiac, a logical Air sign, ruled by both Saturn (the planet of time and history) and Uranus (the planet of innovation and invention). Honestly, I feel sorry for anyone who tries to mess with you, because they will look stupid.

Things chill out the next day, when sweet Venus trines dreamy Neptune. We also have a New Moon in Sagittarius on December 11. The New Moon in Sagittarius will bring you a fresh beginning in your social life, which will probably feel very welcome after the drama December 10 brought in! Sagittarius is all about adventure, so make a point to meet new people today or go to an event, bar, or party you normally wouldn't consider appearing at. Venus in Scorpio will send lovely vibes to Neptune in Pisces, creating a psychic and healing energy around your self-esteem, your feelings about your goals, and your confidence in financial situations.

December 19 is an intensely psychic and spiritual day for you, Aquarius, but it may also be exhausting, so be gentle with yourself. Mercury, the planet of the mind, meets with the lord of the underworld, Pluto, which will take your brain to deep and often unexplored places— call a friend if it all gets too intense! Some deep investigation could also go down today, and major emotional clearing is on the menu.

Mercury squares Uranus, bringing some tense but productive energy on December 20. Mercury in Capricorn is a mature and responsible vibe—very much unlike rebel Uranus in Aries, the baby of the zodiac— but these two energies can learn a lot from each other. A new, fresh way of thinking will help you break through some deep, old subconscious issues today. Even though you are the sign that has the reputation of being the "weirdo" of the zodiac, you can get into some mental ruts that would put a stubborn Taurus to shame— embrace the breakthroughs that come your way today!

The Sun enters Capricorn, bringing the Winter Solstice, on December 21. On this date, the Sun will be highlighting a very private and sensitive part of your chart, making this such an important time for you to recharge. The Full Moon in nurturing Water sign Cancer on December 25 will ask you to check in with yourself and consider whether or not your work/life balance is working for you. The Full Moon will ask you to seriously consider your health and wellbeing. Another thing to consider during this Full Moon: Are you doing everything alone? You're a super independent sign, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't allow others to help you out. Also on December 25, Mercury trines Jupiter, which will be fantastic around asking for assistance. Jupiter is the planet of growth and expansion, and it's currently in flawless Virgo highlighting the sector of your chart that rules shared resources—now, if ever, is your time to get a little extra help from others!

One of the biggest days of the month for you is when your modern ruling planet, Uranus, ends its retrograde, stationing direct on December 25. News you've been waiting to hear for a long, long time will finally come your way. Ideas that you had to put on the back burner back in late July will finally be ready for you to work with again. Again, Uranus is your modern ruling planet, so this shift will be major for your sense of clarity and confidence.

Venus enters Sagittarius on December 30, bringing back the social vibe that you were enjoying so much earlier this month—the end of the year will be exciting! Sagittarius is the sign of adventure; with charming Venus in this sign highlighting the part of your chart that rules your community and connections, some interesting invitations will come your way. You will connect with some fascinating and unusual people at the end of the month, and I can't imagine a better way for you, wild Aquarius, to ring in the New Year!