Jupiter and Saturn Interact at the Solstice
Overview
Several major aspects reach partile this week, in the third quarter lunar phase and the balsamic phase indicate the concluding cycles of the year. The Moon in transits form Leo to Virgo and Libra. The Sun ingress Capricorn at the winter solstice. We are letting go of the past as we take greater care and control of personal health and become more responsible for our collective future. The Jupiter square aspect to Saturn reaches partile. Mars opposition aspect to Ceres culmination and Venus sexile to Chiron adds supporting actions. Approaching aspects are more significant in actions than separating aspects. Doubly approaching aspects are stronger than separating of doubly separating aspects.
Looking ahead
| December 30 | — | New Moon in Capricorn |
| December 30 | — | Chiron turns direct |
| January 4 | — | Venus ingress Pisces |
| January 6 | — | Mars retro ingress Cancer |
| January 8 | — | Mercury ingress Capricorn |
| March 30-31 | — | Neptune ingress Aries |
Summary of major and minor aspects of the week
Wednesday December 18th — The Moon in Leo transits in opposition aspect to Ceres in Aquarius and then conjunction aspect with Mars retro in Leo, combining with Mars and Ceres to activate the reverse motion of aggressive power, such as a backtrack of claims or positions held, especially in relation to those who are oppressed. Predators and abusers are exposed. The separating trine aspect from Mercury in Sagittarius to Mars retro as also rekindled by the Lunar transit, indicating active involvement of the judiciary as well as the press in events that could produce powerful moves toward justice. Venus in Aquarius doubly approaching a trine aspect to Jupiter retro in Gemini increases the likelihood of very positive events culminating in the release of wrongly held prisoners, will be partile trine aspect on Friday. Today, the Moon transits to the opposition aspect to Venus, highlighting a reunion or sorrows. The Sun in Sagittarius square aspect to Neptune in Pisces is also significant for release of withheld individuals. This could also indicate the activation of conspiracies, as oppressed individuals express their grievances.
Thursday December 19th — The Moon in Leo makes a trine aspect to Chiron in Aries, releasing wisdom gained from experience. Jupiter/Venus doubly approaching trine aspect in air signs (Gemini and Aquarius) indicates the slower events, a drown out process that is indicative of a universal acceptance, as one era closes another (more enlightened) era begins. Advanced communications and group efforts succeed. Mars retro in Leo doubly approaching opposition aspect to Ceres in Aquarius seeks to activate release of the oppressed. Jupiter retro in Gemini is doubly approaching a square aspect to Saturn in Pisces. This repeat of the square aspect in the Saturn/Jupiter cycle, the crisis of identity and cultural integration, might indicate that individuality is sacrificed for the greater social integration. The Moon in a square aspect to Uranus retro in Taurus indicates brazen attempts at theft. The Moon, later in the day, is quincunx aspect to Neptune in Pisces and trine aspect to the Sun in Sagittarius, indicating difficulties may be overcome.
Friday December 20th — The Moon ingress Virgo 07:38 UTC; 02:38 EST; 09:38 EET, quincunx aspect to Pluto in Aquarius as we deal with problems in the here and now, and the many details that need to be worked out. The Sun at 29 deg Sagittarius approaching sextile aspect with Pluto, as we cling to the comfort of religious or philosophical ideals. All is for the best, and the future is assured in the view of eternity. Mars retro in Leo reaches the partile opposition aspect to Ceres in Aquarius. Venus supersedes the trine aspect to Jupiter retro, now separating trine, although still in affect, as general good vibes remain, the Moon is quincunx aspect to Ceres and semi-sextile aspect to Mars retro, approaches the square aspect to Mercury in Sagittarius, suggesting communication blocks.
Saturday December 21st — The Sun ingress Capricorn 09:22 UTC; 04:22 EST; 11:22 EET, semi–sextile aspect to Pluto in Aquarius. The Moon in Virgo is sesquiquadrate aspect to Pluto during the morning hours US time zones, afternoon in UK, EU, and ME, while Pluto is semi-square aspect to Saturn in Pisces, the Sun is semi-square aspect to Venus in Aquarius. Jupiter retro in Gemini is also separating sesquiquadrate aspect to Pluto. The Moon is opposition aspect to Saturn in the morning hours US, and afternoon ME, forming a T-square configuration with Jupiter retro at the apex. The nexus of minor aspects, semi-square and sesquiquadrate aspects is the bailiwick to unravel or to build a meaningful agreement or coalition. Mars retro in Leo and separating opposition aspect to Ceres in Aquarius, indicates that the accomplishment of the process is a foregone agreement.
Sunday December 22nd — The Moon in Virgo makes a trine aspect to Uranus retro early morning US time, later in the day UK, EU, and ME, with a possible ease of access to employment, acquisition of products or services. An opposition aspect to Neptune in Pisces follows, with a bit of regret over demands, and possible loss. Moon ingress Libra 19:09 UTC; 14:09 EST; 21:09 EET, trine aspect to Pluto in Aquarius and square aspect to the Sun in Capricorn for the 3rd quarter lunar phase. In this balsamic phase, assessments are made of the cycle and projections into the upcoming cycle beginning with the New Moon on December 30th. This, then is a seeding phase, as we look ahead to the Year 2025. Venus in Aquarius looks to the innovative in a doubly approaching sextile aspect to Chiron retro in Aries.
Monday December 23rd — The Moon in Libra makes a sextile aspect to Mars retro in Leo, and trine aspect to Ceres in Aquarius pre-dawn US time zones, morning hours in the ME. Concerns about the health and welfare of released detainees as therapies are suggested. Remedial efforts are implemented. The Moon makes a sextile aspect to Mercury in Sagittarius, then transits to the trine aspect with Jupiter retro in Gemini, seeking balance in judicial reforms. Venus in Aquarius sextile aspect to Chiron retro in Aries reaches partile late in the day, achieves recognition for the innovative process, perhaps in the field of diplomacy. Jupiter retro doubly approaching square aspect to Saturn in Pisces to maximize the first quarter phase of the Jupiter–Saturn cycle. Jupiter in Gemini represents the social integration of a changing norm, while Saturn in Pisces represents a lack of stability. A conflict continues in the efforts to redefine individual freedom in the disintegration of cultural norms.
Tuesday December 24th — The Moon in Libra makes a trine aspect to Venus in Aquarius and opposition aspect to Chiron in Aries early today, as the square aspect from Jupiter retro in Gemini to Saturn in Pisces reaches partile (see notes for Monday.) The Sun in Capricorn makes a quincunx aspect to Mars retro in Leo, and Mars is disposed of by the Sun. The Sun is disposed of by Saturn in Pisces, as we begin to understand and plan for a new cycle in personal and cultural interactions. Venus and Uranus are in mutual reception, as Venus us approaching square aspect to Uranus retrograde. Innovation brings awareness of the value of the participation of women and youth in the social fabric.
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Gimelstar
December 17, 2024
Safed, Israel
