[Fate & Free Will ] Astrology for the Week of December 18-24

Before we get started, I want you to know that all times I’m going to mention are in the Eastern time zone. If you want to see the eight phases of the Moon and all of the aspects discussed in the forecast on your digital calendar in your time zone, you need my Digital Astrology Calendar. It integrates easily with any digital calendar and you can get it here AND

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You’ll be able to watch the replay and download the workbook for 48 hours. 

It’s a completely free bonus to help anyone who has purchased the 2024 calendar understand exactly what the squiggles mean (this will be a paid offer in 2024, now is the best time to purchase your calendar so you get this masterclass for free). 

Now on with the show ;)

Monday 12/18: 

• ☽ at 05° 52' Pisces ✳ ♃ at 05° 52' Taurus | 12:49 AM
• ☽ at 06° 10‘ Pisces ✳ ☿ at 06° 10‘ Capricorn | 1:20 AM
• ☿ at 05° 51‘ Capricorn △ ♃ at 05° 51‘ Taurus | 9:27 AM
• ☽ at 16° 55‘ Pisces △ ♀︎ at 16° 55‘ Scorpio | 7:29 PM
• ☽ at 17° 47‘ Pisces □ ♂︎ at 17° 47‘ Sagittarius | 8:58 PM

Monday is pretty delightful and somewhat nostalgic. You might find yourself revisiting old thoughts, ideas, or plans - but this time with a growth mindset.

If you’re not familiar with growth mindset, it’s the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort and perseverance. It encourages embracing challenges, learning from setbacks, and viewing effort as a path to mastery. 

Basically, you will always have the ability to become better at whatever you decide you want to get better at - as long as you’re willing to keep working on it.

This is in direct opposition to a fixed mindset (what most people have naturally) where abilities are seen as static and unchangeable (I’m bad at communication/ relationships/ math/ cleaning/ and I just need to accept it). 

Growth mindset leads to greater resilience, adaptability, and continuous personal growth.

Today, and really the first part of this week, is a great time to reevaluate past decisions, beliefs, narratives, thought loops, etc. and decide - on purpose - if you want to keep them.

Making the choice to think differently can lead to significant growth and stability.

Tuesday 12/19:

• ☽ at 19° 43‘ Pisces ✳ ♅ at 19° 43‘ Taurus | 12:14 AM
• ☽ ☌ ♆ at 24° 56‘ Pisces | 1:00 PM
• 🌓 First Quarter Moon | 1:39 PM
• ☽ at 27° 35‘ Pisces ☉ at 27° 35‘ Sagittarius 
• ☽ at 28° 59‘ Pisces ✳ ♇ at 28° 59‘ Capricorn | 4:03 PM
• ☽ ▻ Aries | 5:46 PM

Tuesday is mostly dreamy, intuitive, and emotional. Your imagination and intuition are likely to be heightened which could lead to profound insights or creative inspirations. 

It’s also possible this could manifest as feelings of uncertainty or overwhelming sensitivity, leading to confusion or a desire to escape reality. (Christmas movies and cookies?)

This evening is much more active as the Moon moves into Aries at 5:46 pm eastern. 

Wednesday 12/20:

• ☽ at 04° 02‘ Aries □ ☿ at 04° 02‘ Capricorn | 12:42 AM

Wednesday you might have a little more trouble keeping those impulsive feelings in check which could lead to some hasty decision making. Keep that in mind if you’re still shopping for the holidays or dealing with unpredictable relationship dynamics (reminder that I never just mean romantic relationships).

Now for the astronerd version.

Everything I’m about to go into is true for you and all of the people in your life but it’s especially relevant if your profected house is in Taurus, Scorpio, or Libra. (If you don’t know what that means, join the Crusade and prepare to have your mind blown).

Venus in Scorpio is applying (going towards) an opposition with Uranus in Taurus that won’t be exact until 2:04 am Thursday - but that means the fireworks begin today - or early this week.

For the past several weeks Venus in Scorpio has been bringing all of the intensity and depth to both relationships and financial matters creating a desire for meaningful and even transformative connections.

Meanwhile, for the past several years, Uranus in Taurus has been encouraging people to shake up their conventional way of being as it relates to security, comfort, and your material possessions (especially as they relate to your Taurus house) and bringing a ton of unexpected changes and out of the box thinking.

Now Venus - who is the ruler of Taurus - is telling Uranus to meet her at high noon for a duel. There’s a Bishop Briggs song, River, that has the same vibe. The most relevant lyrics being: 

Shut your mouth, baby, stand and deliver.

It’s time to find a balance between deep, intense transformations in romance and finances (in general but also the topics related to your Scorpio house) and your need to break free from traditional patterns and embrace change (especially as it relates to your Taurus house).

So, over the next couple of days you could experience unexpected shifts that shake up the status quo and prompt you to reconsider what you value most. While some of these shifts could be unsettling at first, they can lead to exciting new paths and a deeper sense of authenticity in how you relate to others and manage your resources. 

Back to the song. All those words of wanting something different mean nothing if you’re not going to change your actions.

PSA - you might be the one being expected to stand and deliver or you might be the one being called to make changes, or both ;)

Thursday 12/21:

• ♀︎ at 19° 39‘ Scorpio ☍ ♅ at 19° 39‘ Taurus | 2:04 AM
• ☽ at 19° 27‘ Aries △ ♂︎ at 19° 27‘ Sagittarius | 3:23 AM
• ☿ at 02° 22‘ Capricorn ✳ ♄ at 02° 22‘ Pisces | 7:33 AM
• ☽ at 29° 03‘ Aries □ ♇ at 29° 03‘ Capricorn | 8:10 PM
• ☽ at 29° 58‘ Aries △ ☉ at 29° 58‘ Sagittarius | 9:47 PM
• ☽ ▻ Taurus | 9:50 PM
• ☉ ▻ Capricorn | 10:27 PM

Thursday is where all of the action is centered this week - which should make for an exciting and transformational Solstice. 

There is, of course, the continuation of all of that Venus/Uranus energy but it’s being joined by some get to work support from Mercury and Saturn and an action oriented Moon in Aries. 

What actions do you need to take to start getting different results in your life? 

Tonight at 10:27 pm eastern, the Sun moves into Capricorn.

This brings a shift in focus towards structure, discipline, and ambition. This period highlights the importance of setting goals, creating plans, and working diligently towards achieving them. Capricorn's influence encourages a practical and realistic approach, urging you to take responsibility for your actions and decisions.

With the Sun in Capricorn , there may be a heightened sense of responsibility and a drive for structure and organization in various aspects of your life. Discipline and practicality are encouraged making it a great time for implementing systems and routines that can bring long-term stability and efficiency.

Just make sure your pursuit of order and control doesn't lead to inflexibility or neglect of life’s more spontaneous and enjoyable moments. Remember to schedule time for relaxation and to nurture your personal relationships, which are just as important as maintaining a well-structured approach to your daily life.

By rising sign:

• Aries Rising: This period could bring a renewed focus on career goals, leading you to strategize and plan your professional trajectory more methodically.
• Taurus Rising: You might find yourself planning future travels or education with more diligence, or engaging deeply with philosophical or ethical issues in a more structured way.
• Gemini Rising: Expect a focused and practical approach to managing shared resources, debts, and inheritances, while also prompting profound introspection and growth in understanding life's transformative cycles.
• Cancer Rising: Partnerships may require serious attention; it's a good time to address the practical aspects of your relationships, setting clear boundaries and expectations.
• Leo Rising: An excellent period for establishing efficient work routines and disciplined health habits. Implementing systematic approaches to daily tasks and health practices can bring long-term benefits.
• Virgo Rising: You might find a way to bring structure to your creative endeavors, or approach romantic relationships with a mindset that values long-term potential and stability.
• Libra Rising: A time for organizing your home life and possibly taking on family responsibilities with a more structured approach, or addressing long-standing household issues with practical solutions.
• Scorpio Rising: Communication may become more focused and goal-oriented. You might find yourself planning for short trips, writing more consistently, or engaging in serious discussions with siblings or neighbors.
• Sagittarius Rising: This transit could prompt you to scrutinize and refine your financial strategies, focusing on building a more structured and sustainable approach to your material resources.
• Capricorn Rising: You may feel more driven to project a responsible, disciplined image, possibly focusing on personal goals with renewed seriousness and considering how your actions impact your self-image.
• Aquarius Rising: A time for structured introspection, perhaps adopting a disciplined approach to meditation or reflective practices, leading to insights about hidden aspects of yourself.
• Pisces Rising: Your social circles and community engagements might take on a more structured form, focusing on how these relationships fit into your long-term goals.

Friday 12/22:

• ☽ at 01° 25‘ Taurus △ ☿ at 01° 25‘ Capricorn | 12:21 AM
• ☽ at 02° 26‘ Taurus ✳ ♄ at 02° 26‘ Pisces | 2:07 AM
• ☽ ☌ ♃ at 05° 42‘ Taurus | 7:53 AM
• ☉ at 00° 39‘ Capricorn ☌ ☿ at 00° 39‘ Capricorn | 1:53 PM

Friday is clarifying and delightful. Take time to think about everything that has happened this week and to a greater extent since Mercury began his retrograde journey around the end of November because today he joins up with the Sun for a bolt of insight.

It’s a great day to revise and rethink the methods and strategies you use to bring order and efficiency into your life and to critically assess and refine these systems for better functionality and practicality.

However, with Mercury's retrograde motion, expect some reevaluation of past decisions or plans, and be prepared for potential delays or miscommunications. Use this time to ensure everything is in order before moving forward.

Mercury's upcoming return to Sagittarius suggests that the insights and revisions made now will soon be expanded upon or seen in a new light. The shift back into Sagittarius emphasizes a broader perspective, inviting you to consider how your detailed, Capricornian actions impact the more expansive themes of your Sagittarius house topics.

About those Sagittarius house topics…

Saturday 12/23:

• ☿ ▻ Sagittarius | 1:17 AM
• 🌔 Waxing Gibbous Moon | 2:28 AM
• ☽ at 16° 11‘ Taurus ☉ at 01° 11‘ Capricorn 
• ☽ ☌ ♅ at 19° 35‘ Taurus | 8:33 AM
• ☽ at 22° 40‘ Taurus ☍ ♀︎ at 22° 40‘ Taurus | 2:03 PM
• ☽ at 24° 58‘ Taurus ✳ ♆ at 24° 58‘ Pisces | 6:12 PM

Saturday Mercury moves back into Sagittarius. 

You may find yourself reconsidering decisions or plans made around November 25th, especially those involving your approach to change, adaptability, and how you interact with different ideas and perspectives. It's a time for introspection on whether these methods are effectively aligning with your broader goals.

With Mercury stationing direct near the degree of the Sagittarius New Moon on January 1st, expect a clearer understanding or resolution of these themes. 

The retrograde journey through Sagittarius encourages a deeper understanding of your own adaptability and the ways in which you embrace or resist change.

How this might show up for you, by rising sign: 

• Aries Rising: Reconsidering your beliefs, ethical views, and approaches to higher learning or travel, questioning if they allow for growth and change.
• Taurus Rising: Reflecting on your approach to shared resources and transformation, considering whether you're open to changes in these intimate areas and if they align with your deeper beliefs.
• Gemini Rising: Re-evaluation of your approach to partnerships, questioning whether your relationships and agreements reflect your personal beliefs and if you're adaptable in your interactions with others.
• Cancer Rising: A time to reassess your work habits and health routines, considering if they are flexible enough and if they reflect your philosophical approach to well-being and service.
• Leo Rising: Reflect on your approach to creativity, children, or romance, and consider if your pursuit of these aligns with your broader goals and desires.
• Virgo Rising: You might re-evaluate your emotional security and familial relationships, pondering if your home life reflects your philosophical beliefs and how open you are to changes within the family dynamic.
• Libra Rising: Reconsider how you communicate and connect with your immediate surroundings, question if your approach to learning and sharing information is flexible and open-minded.
• Scorpio Rising: Reflection on your financial decisions or value systems may occur, consider if they align with your broader life philosophies and how adaptable you've been in these areas.
• Sagittarius Rising: You might reassess how you express your individuality and interact with the world, questioning whether your current approach truly reflects your personal beliefs and philosophies.
• Capricorn Rising: A time for introspection, considering how your subconscious beliefs and hidden thoughts impact your adaptability and openness to life's changes.
• Aquarius Rising: Reflect on your social circles and long-term goals, assess whether your friendships and network associations align with your philosophical outlook and if you're open to changes within these areas.
• Pisces Rising: You may reevaluate your career path and public image, consider if your professional life reflects your true beliefs and if you're flexible in adapting to career changes.

For those of you who have been working with me for awhile…

How is what you’ve been rethinking in your Capricorn area of life influencing what you need to rethink or re-imagine in your Sagittarius area of life?

Sunday 12/24: 

• ☽ at 29° 07‘ Taurus △ ♇ at 29° 07‘ Capricorn | 1:39 AM
• ☽ ▻ Gemini | 3:14 AM
• ☽ at 02° 36‘ Gemini □ ♄ at 02° 36‘ Pisces | 7:58 AM
• ☉ at 02° 37‘ Capricorn ✳ ♄ at 02° 37‘ Pisces | 12:28 PM

Sunday is very chatty and productive. Yes, I know it’s Christmas Eve but I never said the productivity had to be work related. Baking cookies, wrapping gifts, and prepping stuffing are all productive and chatty.

Until next time, my wish for you is transformative magic grounded in practical action. - Robin 💋