1st – Tuesday – Mercury Sextile Neptune, Uranus turns Direct, Venus enters Sagittarius – This is a day of healing. We can stop, think about our actions, then change directions. We have a moment of pause before lunging forward.
2nd – Wednesday – Full Moon at 2:31 AM EST – Nervous energy keeps everyone looking for alternatives. There is a tendency to make changes just for the heck of it. These seldom bring the desired results, but it does give an escape valve for our urge for excitement.
3rd – Thursday – Venus Semi-sextile Pluto – We can improve all our relationships through concerted diplomatic efforts, but we have to be comfortable with small gains…we are in a learning mode; this is a good time for a pilot study.
4th – Friday – Venus Sextile Saturn – Be willing to give assurances to everyone with whom you are involved; you want to gain much and so do others. And much can be accomplished in concert now. Being responsible helps conquer fears, gives better self definition, and leads to inner peace. This is the path to perfection.
5th – Saturday – Mars Semi-square Saturn, Mercury Enters Capricorn – Your ideas can be very solid but your timing may be off. Wait to see how others respond to your assertions. Capture your most practical ideas and share them.
6th - Sunday – We put tremendous effort into something today…If we try to just relax, we feel as if something keeps motivating us toward action. This is a day of preparation.
7th – Monday – Mercury Conjunct Pluto, Mercury Square Saturn – Determination and discipline carry us a long way. Others offer help but not without some concessions. Be careful when you make any commitments, give promises, or accept help.
8th – Tuesday – Mercury Sesquiquadrate Mars – Saying things in a fit of anger can cause much disturbance later on. There are some obstacles on our path; hard work alone will not give us success, it will also take some patience to overcome difficulties.
9th – Wednesday – Details of everyday life can slow our progress. We can do ourselves a big favor by investing time deciphering our most important projects. Interruptions make it hard to stay focused on key priorities. Keep working, but listen to others as well. Advice comes from unlikely sources.
10th – Thursday – Mercury Semi-square Jupiter, Sun Trine Mars – We are anxious to accomplish many things today. Sequencing is important. Too many things seem to scream for our attention. We can’t possibly complete everything that we see needs our attention, so get the most important things done first.
11th – Friday – Mercury Semi-square Neptune – New ideas and procedures are alluring. Change methods and ideas one at a time. Take small steps and you accomplish more.
12th – Saturday – Jupiter Semi-sextile Uranus – A sudden change of circumstances can give your life a lift. Be willing to take a chance on someone or something new.
13th – Sunday – Emotional commitment is necessary to achieve much of anything. If your heart is in what you are doing then this is a wonderful day. If you feel stuck in a rut, then look to see what is possible to change.
14th – Monday – Sun Square Uranus, Sun Sextile Jupiter – Opportunity knocks. Can you see the options here? Overcome fears and be willing to reach for your heart’s desire. This can be a very fortunate day.
15th – Tuesday – Sun Sextile Neptune – Gentle persuasion is a wonderful and powerful force when correctly applied with a clean heart; it can open doors today. Be willing to place your faith in something higher than ordinary values. Live for your true beliefs.
16th – Wednesday – The New Moon is at 7:02 AM EST – Meditation is rewarding. Negotiations proceed easily. We are reaching for a higher standard. Both professional and personal circumstances tend to improve through natural unfolding of events.
17th – Thursday – Venus Trines Mars – We feel love for something or someone; our passions demand some action. Conversation and information take a practical tone; we make plans and set goals.
18th – Friday – This is a great time to write down your thoughts and expand your understanding of your own life. This is a time for reevaluating your key decisions. “The unexamined life is not worth living.” - Plato
19th – Saturday – Venus Square Uranus – Change is inevitable and life may seem unstable. Even though people may seem unreliable and the future is uncertain, strive to find your own rhythm in the midst of chaos.
20th – Sunday – Mars turns Retrograde, Sun Parallels Mercury, Venus Sextiles Jupiter – Enjoy the good cheer of the moment and prepare for a long steady journey to the end of the year. We are in a mood to put the trouble of the last period behind us. Many new friends help make this a joyous holiday season.
21st – Monday – Venus Sextile Neptune, Mercury Parallel Venus, Jupiter Conjunct Neptune, Mercury Quincunx Mars, Sun Enters Capricorn – If you relax your mind you can see a vision of the future today. We are at the turning point. Love and kindness matter; overcome negative thoughts by just concentrating on positive qualities in yourself and others.
22nd – Tuesday – Sun Parallel Venus – Practical partnerships thrive on finding common ground…harmony and contentment are found through generosity. We wish to help others in basic ways and this, in turn, brings more joy to the planet.
23rd – Wednesday – Several decisions have to be made under pressure now. We are interrupted by circumstance, other people, and even the weather. It is a trick to stay focused and to still have an open mind; both are necessary now.
24th – Thursday – Sun Conjunct Pluto – Life has its ups and downs. We are happiest if we keep this in mind when we are making strides to achieve something that we really want. Remember that other people should not be viewed as a means to an end; other people are the reason that we have our lives. “Even the gods cannot defeat a man who has won a victory over himself.” -Buddha
25th – Friday – Venus enters Capricorn, Mars Contra-parallel Pluto, Sun Square Saturn, Sun Sesquiquadrate Mars – We are in a constant struggle today to find a meaningful and helpful way to express ourselves. Frustration and anger develop unless we have common sense. We need to focus our enthusiasm on making others happy.
26th – Saturday – Mercury turns Retrograde – We review decisions that we have made recently. We need to change some things, but what? Minor tweaking can bring startling changes that only appear gradually.
27th – Sunday – Mars Semi-square Saturn – Be gentle with yourself. Spend time with those who have not always been in support of your efforts. Listen to what they have to say. Be willing to invest real effort in all that you do; be happy with reasonable progress.
28th – Monday – Venus Conjunct Pluto, Venus Sesquiquadrate Mars – Be brave in your passion and kind to others. This is a perfect time to reorient your feelings and attitudes. Let others know that you care and that they can depend on you.
29th – Tuesday – Venus Square Saturn – Be patient and willing to help others. We experience loss and failure every so often. With self-discipline and good communication, you will lift the situation that you find yourself in up to a new level.
30th – Wednesday – Jupiter Parallel Neptune, Sun Semi-square Neptune – Listen to your inner voice; there is a spirit of optimism. A humanitarian feeling is the predominant guiding light right now. Be willing to be your finer self.
31st – Thursday – The Full Moon is at 2:14 PM EST, Mercury Quincunx Mars – The last day of the year has the tremendous energy of the Full Moon and the deep difficulties of navigating misunderstanding and communication riffs. Celebrate in a relaxed way so to avoid controversy. It is the end of the year, not the end of life. Next year is a time of promise and hope.