Weekly Transits – 12/9/2024

“Refuse to be defeated – fuel goodwill to fuel the resistance. Prepare for the worst, expect the best”

This week nearly all transits involve personal planets in relation to each other. It culminates with a peaceful resistance-fueled Gemini Full Moon that occurs the same day Mercury ends its retrograde.

Monday, the Sun trines Chiron from Sagittarius 20 “Men cutting through ice” – a symbol related to disciplined, strategic preparation and stockpiling surpluses for future times of scarcity. May we find creative ways to help ourselves and others in anticipation of uncertain times ahead.

Thursday, Venus in Aquarius opposes Mars retrograde in Leo.   Right after this halfway point in their synodic cycle, Venus re-activates the degree in which these two planets started the cycle. Aquarius 7 – “A child born out of an eggshell” relates to dramatic breaks from traditions and Mars’ degree (Leo 6 – “An old-fashioned woman and an up-to-date girl”) also activates themes of generational divides and changing social values.  Personally, allow your receptive side to get a boost, and be adaptable if creative, initiating endeavors hit some roadblocks.  It’s a great week to try non-traditional, innovative, role-reversing strategies.

On Friday, Venus sextiles a nearly standstill Mercury in Sagittarius 7 – “Cupid knocking at the door”. Open your heart and lighten your approach. Flirt all day long! 

The week ends with a Gemini Full Moon and the END of Mercury retrograde.  More to come soon on the beautiful correspondences associated with this lunation that reward optimism, inner-peace and help us formulate tactical, creative strategies for overcoming adversity.

The social and outer planets are once again in a virtual standstill this week – with the exception of Chiron’s trine to the Sun Monday, only Jupiter changes degree into Gemini 16 “A woman suffragist haranguing” – a Sabian related to passionate persuasion, grassroots and social change. Strategies are being refined and we are laying necessary foundations for resistance and collective change.