Energies of December 6-8, 2024🌟🌌
Mars Retrograde in Leo – Venus in Aquarius
We are in the heart of the darkest period of the year, during the first week of December, which is energetically intense and has prompted introspection and deep reflection. With Mercury retrograde and Mars turning retrograde on December 6, we may feel like everything is slowing down. However, with the Sun in Sagittarius, particularly after the last New Moon, we can now see beyond the horizon, ask profound questions, and experience this period with intention,anticipation and purpose.
The astrological events occurring from December 6 to 8 are both numerous and highly significant, presenting a powerful opportunity for transformation in our experiences and consciousness. These events offer us the chance to perceive our journey from fresh perspectives, realign with new energies, and choose the best possible route forward.
Sun-Mercury Kazimi
🌟The Kazimi (conjunction) between the Sun and retrograde Mercury at 14° Sagittarius on Friday, December 6, brings significant messages, news, and revelations that will provide the answers we need and a new sense of guidance. This alignment represents a window of opportunity during Mercury’s retrograde, allowing us to discern and communicate important issues and resolve ongoing matters.
However, Mercury is also square to Saturn in Pisces, exactly on Saturday, December 7. This suggests that realism, common sense, and even conservative choices are necessary. This dynamic tests our patience and optimism, teaching us lessons about the importance of details, rules, and preparation, potentially creating obstacles in communication, travel, and transactions.
At the same time, Mercury’s half-square with Venus in Capricorn indicates difficulty in expressing our desires without being misunderstood, leading to potential conflicts over what is important in discussions and decisions. Despite these challenges, the goal is to learn from past mistakes, reassess plans, and find practical ways to manifest ideas.
Mars Retrograde in Leo
🌟On Saturday, December 7, Mars, the planet of action, will station at 6° Leo♌ starting its retrograde journey until February 24. This significant astrological event, which occurs roughly every two years and lasts for about 2-2.5 months, can be compared to a moment when the ‘’warrior’’ lays down their weapons to rest, heal wounds, and receive feedback before returning to battle stronger and more aware.
From December 7 through January 6, while Mars is retrograde in Leo, we may experience a lack of motivation, difficulty focusing on goals and ambitions, and a sense of doubt or stress, particularly around creativity, fun, love matters, fame, leadership, visibility, and children. However, this is an ideal period to reassess motivations and goals and determine if the time and energy you are investing, still bring meaning and purpose. During this retrograde, we have the opportunity to redefine our creative plans and explore new methods of self-expression, leaving behind what no longer serves us.
This retrograde will initially affect the first decan of the Fixed Cross signs (Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, Aquarius), and as Mars moves retrograde into Cancer in January, the influence will shift to the second and third decans of the Cardinal Cross signs (Aries, Libra, Cancer, Capricorn), with a greater focus on family, home, and inner security issues.
Mars’ retrograde may also bring past people or situations back into our lives, even former romantic partners. However, this is not a favorable period for new, bold ventures, taking large initiatives, or engaging in conflicts. Instead, the focus is on closing old chapters.
Venus and Ceres in Aquarius
🌟On December 7, Venus enters the progressive and futuristic sign of Aquarius♒ where it will remain until January 2, 2025. In Aquarius, Venus is in mutual reception with Uranus, signaling a new type of love—more free, universal, and expansive. This influence will inspire new desires, aesthetics, and ways of connecting with people who share similar ideals, leading to different choices and commitments that do not compromise freedom and authenticity.
Venus will also conjunct Pluto on this day marking a significant time for reevaluating relationships, self-worth, finances, and values, while the aspect will particularly favor investments in innovation and technology.
This is the second conjunction between Venus and Pluto in 2024, following a previous one in February, which suggests that unresolved matters from that time are returning, seeking complete transformation.
Under this influence, romantic connections and emotions will be felt more intensely, with potential new relationships and collaborations arising from groups and shared ideas. Fateful and karmic relationships could emerge, while existing ones that do not serve personal growth may face crises or dissolution.
This conjunction is linked to the Sabian symbols of a “mission,” indicating that unions formed now are not random but come with a deeper purpose. Therefore many people will come together to fulfill an important project or cause.
It is noteworthy that the asteroid Ceres, a symbol of prosperity and nourishment, enters Aquarius alongside Venus, both forming a conjunction with Pluto. Ceres represents care, sustenance, agriculture, resources, weather patterns, and the cycles of the seasons, making this cosmic alignment particularly significant.
This powerful astrological event signals the potential for a fresh start and transformative developments in these domains. It may inspire movements and advocacy for the protection of rights and interests, especially those affecting women. Moreover, it could pave the way for initiatives aimed at elevating the quality of life and addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis—an issue that aligns with Pluto’s mission in Aquarius to foster collective progress and healing.
Neptune Direct in Pisces
🌟On Sunday, December 8, Neptune🔱Stations Direct at 29° Pisces♓ ending a retrograde that began in July. As Neptune moves forward in Pisces, it aligns us with new creative possibilities. Neptune, the planet of dreams, creativity, imagination, and illusion, will bring more clarity and revelations that can make us see situations in a new light and recognize past illusions and deceptions.
At the same time, our inner world will find new ways to connect with the outer world, enabling us to bring dreams, inspirations, and visions into reality and push forward creative projects that have been on hold.
Since this station occurs at the exalted degree of Venus, at 27° Pisces, it signals access to higher forms of creation, offering opportunities for spiritual connection, love, and profound artistic endeavors. This period is ripe for magic and breakthroughs.
The week ends with the First Quarter Moon at 17°.02´ Pisces, connecting us to our dreams, imagination, and inner voice. It’s a time to take the first steps toward goals set during the New Moon, defying challenges with a unique approach that combines intuition and sensitivity with practical action.
As Mars stations at 7° Leo, symbolized by “The Starry Sky” in the Sabian symbols, there’s a call to unite with the cosmos and eternal wisdom. This image of the infinite sky represents vastness, inspiration, and understanding of our connection to something greater. Now is the time to unite the dots, gain deeper insight into life’s cycles and patterns, and rise above everyday challenges.
This is a moment of inner clarity, where the sky reflects our soul, allowing us to understand our place in the world and remember the grandeur around and within us.🌟🌌🕊☮
With love💓💓💓
Sofia Semeli