Concluding Highs and Lows
Overview
Established social and political parameters begin to unravel. Venus ingress to Capricorn as an antidote to austerity is offered. The Moon in Aquarius seeks an emotional high ground. The Moon ingress Pisces late Thursday, transiting Saturn and Neptune by Friday evening. Health issues raise alarms. The Moon in Aries signifies that individuals take the lead in protest. Added security measures become necessary.
Wednesday December 24th
The Moon continues its transit of Aquarius, fostering a sense of emotional detachment, as Uranus, the dispositor of the Moon, gradually separates from the sextile aspect to Neptune in Pisces and related features of the established social and political parameters begin to unravel. The Moon, disposed of by Uranus, transits to the square aspect to Uranus, signifying open conflict, as a dissociation from basic values and economic policies are feared. Venus in Sagittarius is separating from the quincunx aspect to Uranus and square aspect to Neptune in Pisces, making the ingress to Capricorn by midday, US time zones (11:30 ET) afternoon hours UK, EU, and evening in the ME, an indication that some political issues become critical. There could be judicial decisions that force a radical realignment of humanitarian programs, as Venus aligns with the Sun and Mars in Capricorn. Ceres in Aries square aspect to the midpoint of Sun/Mars in Capricorn indicates conflicting narratives. The role of aggressive protections against child abuse and/or abductions could be opened for review. The Moon ingress Pisces 20:10 ET; 01:10 UTC on Thursday; 03:10 EET Thursday, sextile aspect to Venus, as sensitive issues are discussed in an open forum.
Thursday December 25th
The Moon in Pisces sextile aspect to the Sun in Capricorn overnight, US time zones, morning hours in UK, EU, and ME, then sextile aspect to Mars in Capricorn, indicating a day of nostalgic traditions, as an era is slipping away. The Moon sesquiquadrate aspect to Jupiter then a conjunction aspect with Rahu in Pisces is another indication of an emotionally charged phase. Chiron in Aries now square aspect to Jupiter in Cancer indicating that expectations of abundance are compromised. The Moon sesquiquadrate aspect to Jupiter and sextile aspect to Mars in Capricorn with a more limited emotional response to uncertain family health.
Friday December 26th
The shifting Pisces Moon makes a square aspect to Mercury in Sagittarius while Mercury in Sagittarius doubly applying trine aspect to Chiron in Aries indicates a wise acceptance of the hardships endured. The Moon trine aspect to Jupiter indicates a wider sense of charity. Chiron in Aries square aspect to Jupiter indicates uncertainty. The Sun in Capricorn is square aspect to Ceres in Aries as individual experience collides with standard traditions. Later in the day, the Moon conjunction aspect with Saturn, the dispositor of the Sun, could force compliance with legal detentions. However, the Moon conjunction aspect with Neptune follows, indicating release.
Saturday December 27th
The Moon ingress Aries 03:03 ET; 08:03 UTC; 10:03 EET, out-of-sign conjunction aspect with Neptune. There is a sense of a reawakening as the Moon renews the cycle of the signs, the decay of the old and awakening of a higher level of consciousness with the sextile aspect to Pluto in Aquarius. A square aspect to Venus in Capricorn as the Moon progresses, ignites the role of the individual as conduits of culture. The Moon conjunction aspect to Ceres in Aries, with a simultaneous square aspect to the Sun in Capricorn, the first quarter Moon phase, highlights the importance of personal power of redemption. Ceres represents the guardian of agriculture and children’s health. The Moon’s square aspect to Mars in Capricorn follows, indicating that traditional goals are under stress, as the renewal process continues. Anxieties may also surface now.
Sunday December 28th
The vibrant Aries Moon is in a square aspect to Jupiter in Cancer, disposed of by the Moon and conjunction aspect to Chiron, as a resurgence of health issues individuals seek answers with regard to recommended policies, as the Moon is then trine aspect to Mercury in Sagittarius.
Monday December 29th
The Moon ingress to Taurus 06:58 ET; 11:58 UTC; 13:58 EET reaffirms economic policy in a square aspect to Pluto in Aquarius, rejects a sweeping reform movement. Afternoon hours, US time zones, the Moon is trine aspect to Venus then the Sun in Capricorn and, hours later, square aspect to Mars in Capricorn. Encouragement bolsters the spirit and aligns the sight to reasonable goals. Venus in Capricorn square aspect to Ceres in Aries, indicates that a political liability is reassuringly addressed.
Tuesday December 30th
The Moon grounded in Taurus with practical issues regarding basic essentials, reaches the sextile aspect to Jupiter in Cancer, as expanded security measures are required. Jupiter square aspect to Chiron in Aries adds urgency to the issues of home security. The Moon sextile aspect to Saturn in Pisces, with Mercury in Sagittarius square aspect to Saturn indicates rhetoric to determine and root out cause of violence through education. The Moon ingress Gemini with a trine aspect to Pluto early on Wednesday, as a shift in consciousness greets the New Year.
Looking ahead
| January 1 | — | Mercury ingress Capricorn |
| January 3 | — | Full Moon in Cancer |
| January 3 | — | Chiron returns to direct transit |
| January 17 | — | Venus ingress Aquarius |
| January 18 | — | New Moon in Capricorn |
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Gimelstar
December 23, 2025
Safed, Israel
