Full Moon Passions Erupt
Overview
The Full Moon on December 15th is square aspect to Neptune in Pisces, a T-square, that indicates a tenuous balance. The Gemini Moon indicates flexibility, while dispelling Illusions could have costly consequences. Uranus retro in Taurus indicates the threat of forceful interventions. Mutulal reception connects Uranus and Venus for the rest of December, inspiring hope for change for the better.
Looking ahead
| December 21 | — | Sun ingress Capricorn |
| December 30 | — | New Moon in Capricorn |
| December 30 | — | Chiron turns direct |
| January 4 | — | Venus ingress Pisces |
| March 30-31 | — | Neptune ingress Aries |
Summary of major and minor aspects of the week
Wednesday December 11th — The Moon in Aries disposed of by Mars retro in Leo, ingress to Taurus 15:56 UTC; 10:56 EST; 17:56 EET. In Taurus the Moon is disposed of by Venus in Aquarius, a switch from aggressive demands to a seductive offer. Venus is in an approaching opposition aspect to Mars. Venus is disposed of by Uranus retro in Taurus for mutual reception, as Uranus is disposed of by Venus. Mercury retro in Sagittarius is in mutual reception with Jupiter in Gemini, complimenting one another. Venus adds revolutionary fervor to Uranus reversals, upsetting monetary and value systems while Mercury and Jupiter petition for a new order. The Sun in Sagittarius, also disposed of by Jupiter, with a glorification of religious power. Yet, Jupiter is doubly approaching square aspect with Saturn in Pisces and the Moon ingress to Taurus making a square aspect to Pluto in Aquarius, indicating conflicts on the horizon. Ceres separating conjunction aspect with Pluto leaves the transformation for hostages unfulfilled.
Thursday December 12th — An eventful day. The Moon in Taurus makes a sexile aspect to Saturn in Pisces. Traditional standards of monetary values are shifting. The Moon doubly approaching a semi-sextile aspect to Jupiter retro in Gemini initiates a minor increase/decrease in values. Jupiter retro sesquiquadrate aspect to Pluto in Aquairus makes a difficult accommodation for victors in power. Mars retro in Leo and sesquiquadrate aspect to the Sun in Sagittarius flagrantly presses for political advantage. Venus in Aquarius separating opposition aspect to Mars questions authenticity of a radical surge. Ceres in Aquarius supersedes the conjunction aspect with Pluto, as captives are moved from their prisons. Venus doubly approaching sextile aspect with Mercury retro in Sagittarius. Family reunions take place. The Moon makes a conjunction aspect with Uranus retro in Taurus overnight US time zones, Morning hours in UK, EU, and ME could indicate radical violence, probably in the ME, with counter attacks and backlash. Or it could be the release of hostages, elderly and infirm, in exchange for thousands of violent prisoners.
Friday December 13th — Despite its name, this day could be beneficial, although challenging. Mars retro in Leo approaching opposition aspect to the midpoint of Ceres and Venus in Aquarius. The overnight exchanges bring relief. The Moon ingress Gemini 17:23 UTC; 12:23 EST; 19:23 EET, disposed of by Venus. Venus and Uranus remain in mutual reception, modifying the impact. Personal power may be enhanced. A global monetary system is understood to bring benefits. The Moon in trine aspects to Pluto and Ceres indicates the flow of ideas with a personal impact. As the Moon reaches the trine aspect to Venus, charm accompanies pain. The Moon in a sextile aspect to Mars retro, and opposition aspect to Mercury retro in Sagittarius, as Mars retro is trine aspect to Mercury retro, personal fear and pain resolve in relief. The Sun in Sagittarius is semi-square aspect to the midpoint of Ceres and Venus, and approaching quincunx aspect to Uranus retro in Taurus. Grief and anger combine, with some thought of revenge.
Saturday December 14th — The Moon in Gemini makes a square aspect to Saturn in Pisces, as critical concerns are expressed, with enquiries made, then encounters Jupiter, soon issues become widely known. Mars retro in Leo is partile opposition aspect to the midpoint of Ceres and Venus in Aquarius, therefore as though opposition to each and bringing Venus and Ceres into an effective conjunction aspect, as experiences are elicited from the released captives. Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius approaching trine aspect to Mars retro, with rapid conversations express love and excitement.
Sunday December 15th — At the Full Moon in Gemini [image above], Mercury in Sagittarius, now stationary as it turns from retrograde to direct orbit in the following days, is separating trine aspect to Mars in Leo, as actions are now delayed, due to changed circumstances. Diversity and freedom of action is highlighted at this Full Moon. Saturn in Pisces square aspect to Jupiter retro in Gemini puts limitations, or a focus on the freedoms expressed. Mars maintains the opposition aspect to the midpoint of Ceres and Venus in Aquarius. Venus and Uranus are in mutual reception for the next few weeks, until Venus transits to ingress Pisces on January 3rd. The Moon ingress Cancer 19:23 UTC; 14:23 EST; 16:23 EET, the sign the Moon rules and is therefore at home and expressed fully. Care for home and family is a priority in the afternoon or evening hours.
Monday December 16th — Mercury stationary in Sagittarius supersedes the trine aspect to Mars retro in Leo and approaching square aspect to Neptune in Pisces as attention shifts from goal direction to healing. The Moon in Cancer makes a quincunx aspect to Venus in Aquarius while the Sun in Sagittarius is separating quincunx aspect to Uranus retro in Taurus. The Moon/Venus aspect could be a mild disagreement, and the separating quincunx to Uranus, the Sun as the leader eschews violence.
Tuesday December 17th — The Moon in Cancer is sextile aspect to Uranus retro in Taurus, an indication that cooperation is useful in security issues. The Moon makes a quincunx aspect to the Sun in Sagittarius and trine aspect to Neptune in Pisces. Philosophical issues remain unresolved, as factual analysis is lacking or unreliable. The Sun in an approaching square aspect to Neptune indicates a conflict in belief, theological or political. Mercury in Sagittarius separating trine aspect to Mars retro in Leo, as energetic discussions are less likely to continue. Agree to disagree for the moment.
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Gimelstar
December 10, 2024
Safed, Israel
