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This week\u2019s headline items<\/strong>: a New Moon\/Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius becomes exact Monday late morning; Venus changes signs from Scorpio to Sagittarius on Tuesday late morning; Chiron comes to a halt, ending its 5-month Retrograde phase, on Tuesday late afternoon; its time to start setting our New Moon\/Solar Eclipse intentions from Wednesday late morning on; Saturn changes signs from Capricorn to Aquarius on Wednesday night\/Thursday very early morning; Neptune ends its Station phase on Friday; Jupiter changes signs from Capricorn to Aquarius on Saturday morning; and Mercury changes signs from Sagittarius to Capricorn on Sunday morning.<\/p>\nThere will be three Moon VoC<\/a> phases this week: Monday late morning (for a little over 11 hours), Wednesday night\/Thursday very early morning (for almost an hour), and Saturday very early morning (for almost 4 hours).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Since Saturn<\/em> and Jupiter<\/em> will move into Aquarius<\/strong> this week, we will start to feel the Great Conjunction<\/strong> that will be exact next week Monday (Dec. 21st), on the day of the Winter Solstice, no less. If you didn’t watch this powerful webinar yet, and still would like to learn how this new 20-year social-economic cycle<\/strong> will impact you personally,<\/strong> watch my webinar “<\/em>Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction in Aquarius<\/strong>, Dec. 2020″<\/em> — all about how it relates to your own Birth Chart.<\/p>\n To purchase this webinar, click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Star Members:<\/strong> check your email for the link to the mp4-video recording and enjoy watching it! I sent it out on Dec. 6th late evening \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monday is quite a big day!<\/strong> The Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius<\/strong><\/em>. Where it will journey until 10:35pm EST. <\/strong>We’re strongly motivated to explore and learn. We’re\u00a0not likely to be big fans of routine — diversity and new adventures work best at this time — we’re also physically restless and need to burn that off with activity and physical exercise.<\/p>\n We tend to feel more open, optimistic and inspired — but we also have a high degree of independence, which means we’d rather inspire others to do things our way, than take orders.\u00a0Inspiring others could come easier than normal, as we can see the bigger picture, leaving us confident that others will agree with us, once they see what we see.<\/p>\n As best as you can, speak your truth without assuming that everyone is on the same page as you.\u00a0Improvisation works well for us at this time, as we are spontaneous and love living on the edge — just watch out you aren’t overdoing or overstating things.<\/p>\n Monday late morning, at 11:17am EST<\/strong>, the New Moon (Solar Eclipse) in 23 degrees of Sagittarius<\/strong><\/em> becomes exact.\u00a0Solar Eclipses<\/em> are extra-powerful New Moons that take place approximately every 6 months.\u00a0During a Solar Eclipse, the Moon momentarily interrupts the normal flow of solar radiation, destabilizing existing configurations of energy and reorganizing consciousness to a higher level. Solar Eclipses indicate the beginning of a new experience, project, or cycle.<\/p>\n This is the last of six Eclipses in 2020<\/strong>. While there is a New Moon each month, Eclipses occur only 4-7 times a year, when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are precisely enough aligned. You may also want to watch my Solar Eclipse video<\/a>.<\/p>\n Eclipses usually come in pairs (Solar and Lunar), and Eclipse season starts 10 days before the first Eclipse (in this case, the Lunar Eclipse in Gemini<\/strong>), and continues through the time of the second Eclipse (for this eclipse season, that would be the Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius<\/strong>\u00a0).\u00a0This Eclipse Season<\/em> thus started back on Nov. 20th <\/strong>and will\u00a0last until Dec. 24th, 2020.<\/strong><\/p>\n While eclipse season is underway,\u00a0allow for new templates to download; stay centered and do your best to ground from within — try using conscious breathing and conscious flexibility — and best of all, see if you can move to the \u201cobserver position\u201d when it comes to the emotional and mental body. And remember, this won’t last forever: on Dec. 24th, the downloads are complete<\/strong> \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Eclipses are a time for clarifying and affirming our highest path. We are bound to experience a release of some sort, and a recalibration — “old\u201d codes will get deleted and new ones downloaded, especially in connection with belief systems, social and cultural conditioning, and assumptions we carry around with us. This\u00a0helps us see from a wider perspective.<\/p>\n The Sun and Moon are connected to one of the Moon Nodes during an Eclipse, switching between the North and South Node Eclipses, emphasizing the evolutionary upgrades that are available to us during such times. This is the first South Node Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius<\/strong><\/em> since the Moon Nodes moved into the Gemini-Sagittarius polarity<\/strong> in early May 2020<\/strong>.<\/p>\n South Node Eclipses<\/em> ask us to release or redefine energies or attachments that no longer serve our Soul\u2019s evolution. They highlight past issues that need our attention, so we can grow beyond our conditioning, individually and collectively.<\/p>\n Eclipses are crossroads or turning points along our Soul\u2019s Journey. They are often marked by events or situations that signify a critical shift in our lives, nudging us to either change and grow, or face greater difficulties at the next turning point.<\/p>\n Solar Eclipses, in particular, often correspond with major endings and beginnings. They occur close to the same degree every 19 years and the last time we had a South Node Solar Eclipse in that same degree was in Dec. 2001.<\/strong><\/p>\n We are likely to experience a resonance between now and that time \u2014 “resonant”, rather than identical \u2014 so think back to the Winter of 2001\/2002<\/strong>, and ask yourself:<\/strong> Were there any major endings and beginnings? What was important to me back then? If I were to take those priorities to the next level, where would that next level find me?<\/p>\n If you’re looking for more guidance on those questions, I would suggest taking a look at your Natal Chart<\/strong> — the House placement of the Eclipse will indicate which area of life is most ready to release outdated beliefs and social conditioning and go to a new level of consciousness.<\/p>\n Solar Eclipses<\/em> are a good time to go within, to seed anything we would like to redefine or release over the next 6 months — we’ll dig into this in more detail towards the end of this article, when we talk about setting Solar Eclipse Intentions.<\/p>\n With the Solar Eclipse in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius<\/strong>, we seek to expand our day-to-day knowledge and look for a larger perspective.<\/p>\n For the next six months<\/strong>, ask yourself: <\/strong>What philosophies most resonate with me? What life perspectives are no longer serving me? What stories have I been telling myself about life? What universal truths feel immediately in alignment with my direct experience of life right now? Where is my understanding of life different from where it was 3 years ago? Do I see the glass as half-full or half-empty? Do I shy away from life’s challenges or thrive on exploring new ways to deal with adversity?<\/p>\n If you are already a Member of my online community, feel free to read the whole article<\/strong> here,<\/strong> and get access to all the Coaching Questions<\/strong> for this Solar Eclipse.<\/a><\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 18-28 degrees of Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo, <\/strong>or Pisces<\/strong>? If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in Leo<\/strong> or Cancer<\/strong> (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).<\/em><\/p>\n Setting Intentions for a Solar Eclipse<\/em>\u00a0is a little different from the regular monthly New Moon process — after all, we are setting them for the whole 6-month Eclipse cycle<\/strong>, rather than just the next 28 days.<\/p>\n Solar Eclipse Intentions<\/em> are best done\u00a048 hours\u00a0after\u00a0the Eclipse becomes exact<\/strong>.\u00a0We are downloading new templates at the time of an Eclipse, and\u00a0the energies are quite intense, so we want to wait until it all settles down a little before setting our intentions… We also definitely do\u00a0not\u00a0want to do this during\u00a0a\u00a0Moon void of course.<\/p>\n There are therefore two best and most potent times to set your Intentions for this Solar Eclipse<\/strong>: the first one lasts a little over 13 hours, between\u00a011:17am<\/strong> (on Dec. 16th)\u00a0and\u00a012:34am<\/strong> (on Dec. 17th) — and the second one lasts for almost 34 hours, between 1:27am<\/strong> (Dec. 17th) and 11:17am<\/strong> Friday (Dec. 18th) —\u00a0(in US Eastern Time — i.e. the New York time zone).<\/p>\n Set powerful intentions — again, they cover the next six months<\/strong> — and if possible, align them with the\u00a0Sagittarian<\/strong> energy! If you live in a timezone other than EST<\/strong> (US East Coast-time), and converting time zones isn’t your thing, I suggest joining my Facebook Fan-page<\/a> and\/or following me on Twitter,<\/a> as I post reminders when it’s time to set your intentions \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n For more details on how to set Intentions, click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Monday at 11:17am EST<\/strong>, right after the New Moon\/Solar Eclipse becomes exact, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a> that lasts for a little over 11 hours until 10:35pm EST. <\/strong>Use this intuitive time to tune in, get still, and get in touch with your “Higher Mind”, to see what it has to say to you. As always with a\u00a0Moon VoC<\/a>, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday late morning until the late evening ahead of time.<\/p>\n Monday afternoon<\/strong>, an opportune Venus\/Jupiter aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 3:58pm EST. We started to feel this aspect from\u00a0last week, Saturday evening <\/strong>(Dec. 12th) on; it will be strong\u00a0until\u00a0this Wednesday evening<\/strong>. We have an opportunity to grow in our social and personal relationships at this time. Humor and being of service play a big role in our interactions with others.<\/p>\n We can call upon extra tolerance, optimism, and cooperation when dealing with authority figures or business dealings. Financially speaking, things are “on the up” — we may have opportunities now to expand our pocketbooks — if we make sound decisions that are aligned with the interests of our long-term goals.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 27-29 degrees of Scorpio, Capricorn<\/strong>, Virgo, Pisces,<\/strong> or 0-1 degree of Sagittarius, Aquarius, Libra<\/strong>, or Aries<\/strong>? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity.\u00a0This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra<\/strong> or Sagittarius<\/strong> (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius).<\/em><\/p>\n Monday at 10:35pm EST<\/strong>, the Moon moves into practical, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until Wednesday night\/<\/strong>Thursday early morning. We tend to be more realistic, serious, cautious; this can support practical endeavors and financial matters.<\/p>\n Our ambition surges and brings with it a need for structure and planning; when you add in the pragmatism this aspect supports, you can see how this could be a very productive time for business and long-term goals.\u00a0Our reputation becomes very important to us.<\/p>\n As best as you can during this aspect, avoid “should-ing” on yourself. Take the pressure off, perhaps by saying “I am doing the best I can and that’s all I can ever do” \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn<\/strong>; For starters: Do you truly see “what’s so” in your life (as opposed to what you merely wish it to be, or what you would like it to be, or where you see yourself going, etc)? What is actually so right now? Once you have a handle on where “A” is, it’s easier to “go from A to B” — whether “B” is self-mastery or standing on the mountaintop.<\/p>\n Monday late evening<\/strong>, a harmonious Mercury\/Mars aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 11:24pm EST. We started to feel this aspect from last week Saturday afternoon<\/strong> (Dec. 12th) on; it will be strong until this Thursday morning<\/strong> (Dec. 17th). This aspect helps us clarify our personal goals. We act from our excited thinking, with courage and passion; we tend to be enthusiastic and funny, and an experimental attitude is also supported.<\/p>\n We are quick, perceptive, and brave — interestingly, one of the things we easily perceive is the weaknesses of others. Our minds are more optimistic, so it\u2019s important that we stay realistic. We have expansive thoughts; we have lively conversations in which we speak our truth without compromise and yet without coming across as too blunt or offensive \u2014 on the other hand, our passion might mean we come across as rather impatient.<\/p>\n We seem to \u201cdownload\u201d great insights (and make superb decisions) at the very last minute \u2014 and the good news is, we can easily turn those insights into workable projects. Use this energy to your advantage — there is plenty of it!<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 18-24 degrees of Sagittarius, Aries<\/strong>, or Leo<\/strong>? If so, you may feel…<\/em><\/p>\n ***<\/strong><\/p>\n ALREADY A MEMBER? <\/strong>Scroll down & keep reading (make sure you are logged into your Member\u2019s account<\/a>)!<\/strong><\/p>\n GET IT ALL! <\/strong>Get the whole Forecast \u2014 as well as other awesome and exclusive content \u2014become a site member<\/a> <\/strong>(still, for the price of a cappuccino!)<\/p>\n *** Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 18-24 degrees of Sagittarius, Aries<\/strong>, or Leo<\/strong>? If so, you may feel more blessed by this aspect.\u00a0This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo<\/strong> or Aries<\/strong> (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Mars rules Aries). <\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tuesday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in practical, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Monday late evening for details).<\/p>\n Tuesday morning<\/strong>, an opportune Venus\/Saturn aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 8:00am EST. We started to feel this aspect from last week Sunday evening on<\/strong> (Dec. 13th); it will be strong until this Thursday<\/strong> (Dec. 17th). This aspect gives us the opportunity to bring a sense of realism to our relationships, values and financial affairs: We are more able to get to the bottom of what needs to be dealt with in those areas and take responsibility for how we are handling things.<\/p>\n On a financial level, we have an opportunity to see more clearly when and how we might make long-term investments in other people’s resources. There’s no need to rush anything; think it through carefully and responsibly — do the “due diligence”. Remember: an opportunity is not automatically given to us, we have to “take” it.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following 27-29 degrees of Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces, Virgo,<\/strong> or 0-2 degrees of Sagittarius, Aquarius, Libra<\/strong>, or\u00a0Aries<\/strong>? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra<\/strong> or Capricorn<\/strong>\u00a0(Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn).<\/em><\/p>\n Tuesday late morning, at 11:21am EST<\/strong>, Venus changes signs from intense, all-or-nothing Scorpio<\/strong> to adventurous, freedom-loving Sagittarius<\/strong><\/em>. It will journey there until Jan. 8th, 2021<\/strong>; until then, we feel more social, and inclined especially to connect to people from different backgrounds and countries. We like to explore new things, whether food or social gatherings: if it’s exotic, it’s great!<\/p>\n We are more likely to take some risks now with others, and to say what’s on our mind. Our relationships need to be connected to adventure — a trip might be just the thing. Getting away from our routines and exploring life… hey, why not? \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in\u00a0Taurus<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Libra<\/strong>? If so, you will feel more adventurous and spontaneous for the next 3.5 weeks; your heart will want to explore new things and get a new perspective on life. If you are a Sagittarius<\/strong>\u00a0Sun-sign or Rising-sign, for as long as Venus is in your sign, you will attract more love, abundance and beauty into your life.<\/em><\/p>\n Also, Tuesday late afternoon, at 5:17pm EST<\/strong>, after a 5-month retrograde, Chiron comes to a halt<\/em> (in order to turn direct) in almost 5 degrees of Aries<\/strong><\/em>. Chiron is the wounded healer; in Aries<\/strong><\/em>, it brings our attention towards our physical and sexual wounds, as well as wounding around our self-identity and the masculine energies. As best as you can, watch out for any triggers that are connected to your past.<\/p>\n Chiron represents our inner insecurities, those self-conscious and wounded places. Chiron also represents the inner wound of abandonment and our need to “make it on our own”.<\/p>\n We are invited to approach these wounds on a holistic level, to heal them such that others are healed thereby. This is accomplished very simply and naturally when we work with the true beauty and strength of this energy: Compassion. Having compassion for our own wounds heals them and allows healing compassion for the wounds we now see in others.<\/p>\n What physical or sexual wounding could you now acknowledge? Where are your insecurities around personal goals or being a leader in your own unique way?\u00a0What needs your compassion or even your love? What needs to heal?<\/p>\n For those of you who want to\u00a0have a better understanding of your personal healing journey,\u00a0feel free to get the mp3-recording of\u00a0my\u00a0Chiron workshop: “Healing with Astrology<\/em>“<\/strong>\u00a0Click here\u00a0for more info<\/strong><\/a>. Please keep in mind that as a Member of my online community you have FREE access to this workshop via your Member’s account (click on the “My Courses”- tab<\/a>)<\/p>\n Some of us will feel the effects of this station more than others: Do you have your Ascendant, your Career point or any of your personal planets in 3-7 degrees of Aries, Libra, Cancer, <\/strong>or Capricorn<\/strong>? If you do, you may need to take any physical or personal wounds under the magnifying glass. Take a closer look at how you can bring compassion and understanding to those wounds\/insecurities.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in practical, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Monday late evening for details).<\/p>\n Wednesday after 11:17am EST<\/strong>, it’s finally time to set our Solar Eclipse Intentions<\/em>…. since we just had an Eclipse, we get to set some powerful intentions for the entire length of an Eclipse cycle — in other words, for the next 6 months!<\/strong> Between 11:17am<\/strong> today<\/strong> and 12:34am EST tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 17th)<\/strong> is the best and most potent time to do so.<\/p>\n Make them powerful: They cover the next six months<\/strong>. If possible, align them with the Sagittarian<\/strong> energy that I spoke about in my Solar Eclipse video \u2014 feel free to watch it again if you are not sure anymore \u2014 click here<\/strong> to watch my video<\/a>.<\/p>\n While writing your intentions<\/strong>,\u00a0ask yourself: <\/strong>Where am I responding or “reacting” to my circumstances? Could I bring an open & compassionate awareness to this? Might a holistic approach — seeing myself as a spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical being — support my personal growth at this time? Do I shy away from life’s challenges or thrive on exploring new ways to deal with adversity? Where is my understanding of life different from where it was 3 years ago?<\/p>\n For more info on how to best set your Eclipse Intentions, click here<\/strong> to read my article on the subject.<\/a><\/p>\n Wednesday night<\/strong>\/Thursday very early morning, at 12:04am EST<\/strong>, Saturn changes signs from practical, cautious, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn<\/strong> to freedom-loving, forward-thinking and objective Aquarius<\/strong><\/em>, for the second time this year. The first time was from March 21st until July 1st, 2020<\/strong>. This time, it will journey there until March 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Saturn feels pretty comfortable in Aquarius<\/strong>, as it “co-rules” this air sign; it is inviting us to look for practical applications of group consciousness, our inventions, ideas, future visions, etc. This transit could also teach us that there is freedom and liberation in abiding by particular rules — but it’s best to avoid rigid thinking.<\/p>\n So, between now and March 2023<\/strong>, we are invited to look for practical applications for our future visions. We may well be firming up our ideas for the future — this transit is a time to focus on building a secure foundation in our affiliations with like-minded people — so we could likewise be firming up our networks. Saturn in Aquarius<\/strong> also reminds us that… To read the whole article, click here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n If you want to know how Saturn’s journey through Aquarius<\/strong> will impact you personally from Dec. 2020 – March 2023<\/strong>, feel free to get my webinar on the subject: “Saturn in Aquarius & the Jupiter\/Pluto conjunction in Capricorn<\/a>“.<\/p>\n All this is especially true if you are a Capricorn<\/strong> or Aquarius<\/strong> Sun- or Rising-sign. As a Capricorn<\/strong>, you will feel a greater need for a “cause” — let’s hope it’s a good one that benefits most of humanity \ud83d\ude42 As an Aquarius<\/strong>, you will most likely feel a greater sense of responsibility, a need to be more realistic, serious, and mature, in the next 2 years (<\/em>until March 2023).<\/em><\/p>\n Saturn’s entry into Aquarius<\/strong> also brings us closer to the Great Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction<\/strong> (exact on Dec. 21st, on the day of the Winter Solstice, no less). If you didn’t watch this powerful webinar yet, and still would like to learn how this new 20-year social-economic cycle<\/strong> is going to impact you personally<\/strong>\u2026 feel free to watch my webinar “<\/em>Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction in Aquarius<\/strong>, Dec. 2020″<\/em> — as it relates to your own Birth Chart… To purchase this webinar, click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nBefore we get to this week\u2019s forecast, I\u2019d like to mention:<\/h3>\n
Now, this week\u2019s Forecast\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Monday, Dec. 14th:<\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/del>it is still transiting through its own sign until Thursday, making this a great time to take a last look at your long-term aspirations and anything that you would like to master now. It’s also a great time to take a more serious look at our strategies for self-mastery.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>[wcm_restrict]<\/p>\nTuesday, Dec. 15th:<\/h3>\n
Wednesday, Dec. 16th:<\/h3>\n