This week’s headline items: a New Moon in Capricorn becomes exact late Monday afternoon/early evening; Venus changes signs from Aquarius to Pisces late on Thursday evening; a second Mars-Pluto opposition in Leo-Aquarius becomes exact on Thursday night. Starting on Saturday, we can begin to take action on our New Moon Intentions.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday night/Wednesday very early morning (for almost 6 hours), Thursday late evening (for almost 11 hours), and Sunday late morning (for 4.5 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
Our first Forecasting Forum of 2025 is coming up next week, Saturday, Jan. 11th at 9:30am PST/12:30pm EST/5:30pm London-time — This webinar is titled: “Looking Forward — Looking Back”.
This will be a recap of 2024 & an overview of 2025!
We will cover everything we need to complete that got underway in 2024, and all the planetary changes coming in 2025!
And there are a few…
Lots of interesting shifts! Lots of exalted degrees in 2025 (0º and 29º of a sign)
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, December 30th:
Monday, the Moon remains in ambitious, realistic and goal-oriented Capricorn all day; it will journey there until Wednesday early morning. We tend to be more realistic, serious, and cautious, which can support practical endeavors and financial matters.
Our ambition surges, requiring structure and planning. When you add the pragmatism this Moon placement supports, you can see how this could be a productive time for business and long-term goals. Our reputation becomes even more important to us.
As best as you can during this time, 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.”
Monday at 5:27pm EST, the Moon aligns with the Sun in 9.5 degrees of Capricorn, launching a new Moon cycle. Not only is this the second New Moon within a calendar month, it is also this year’s 2nd New Moon in Capricorn; the first was on Jan. 11th.
New Moons are good times to reflect on our lives and set new intentions. This is an excellent time to go within and plant a seed for anything we would like to accomplish over the next 28 days and beyond.
Since this New Moon will take place only 30 hours before the New Year begins, this year’s New Year’s resolutions will be particularly powerful! As long as you don’t make them during the Moon void of course…
Get the best and most potent times for doing New Moon Intentions or New Year’s resolutions below!
With the New Moon occurring in Capricorn, we are directed to investigate our relationship with authority, not just “authority” in the external sense, but also our “own authority”.
The highest vibrationof Capricorn is self-mastery: the development of responsibility, resourcefulness, reliability, setting realistic goals, and healthy boundaries. So, the next 28 days are perfect for working on these areas.
Since Capricorn represents the quest for self-mastery on the physical plane, some helpful questions you can ask yourself include:
What is my relationship to self-mastery? Am I going about things in a realistic way? What does “setting healthy boundaries” look like to me? How realistic am I about my limitations? Other people’s?
Do you have your Ascendant or any personal planets in 7-12 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra? If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
The New Moon is also the best time to set some powerful intentions for the month’s Moon cycle — the perfect time is after the New Moon becomes exact (but not during a Moon void of course). You can also set your New Year’s resolutions at that time.
So this month, there are two best and most potent times to set intentions — the first would be any time between 5:27pm on Monday evening, Dec. 30th and 1:02am on Tuesday night/Wednesday very early morning, Jan. 1st — and the second would be between 5:50am and 5:27pm on Wednesday, Jan. 1st (EST/New York time).
If you live in a timezone other than EST (US East Coast time), and converting time zones isn’t your thing, I suggest joining my Facebook Page and following me on Twitter or Instagram as I post reminders when it’s time to set your intentions.
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Join me as I share about several upcoming astrological events:
* New Moon in 9.5º of Capricorn (exact on Dec. 30th, 2024 at 5:27pm EST)
* Second New Moon in Capricorn this year (and the 2nd New Moon in December)
* New Moon in general
* Highest vibration of Capricorn * Most prominent themes of 2024’s final New Moon
* Chiron, the wounded Healer, ends its 5-month Retrograde phase — highly exalted
* Chiron’s exact Trine to Mercury in Sagittarius
* Mercury is still in its post-Shadow phase
* The New Moon sesquiquadrates Uranus in Taurus
* Saturn (ruler of Capricorn) currently in Pisces, remains the Focal Point of a T-Square involving Jupiter in Gemini and Mercury in Sagittarius
* The “empty leg” or “Solution Point” for this T-Square lands in Virgo
* The Mars-Pluto opposition in Leo-Aquarius makes some harmonious aspects to the Moon Nodes in Aries-Libra
* Venus-Uranus Square
* To sum it all up
* Setting Intentions
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On Dec. 30th at 5:27pm EST, the Moon aligns with the Sun in 9.5 degrees of Capricorn, launching a new Moon cycle.
There are two quick things I would like to mention before we get started:
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Now, let’s talk about the final New Moon of 2024:
Not only is this the second New Moon within a calendar month, it is also this year’s 2nd New Moon in Capricorn; the first was on Jan. 11th.
New Moons are good times to reflect on our lives and set new intentions. This is an excellent time to go within and plant a seed for anything we would like to accomplish over the next 28 days and beyond.
Since this New Moon will take place only 30 hours before the New Year begins, this year’s New Year’s resolutions will be particularly powerful! As long as you don’t make them during the Moon void of course…
Stay tuned until the end of this article to get the best and most potent times for doing New Moon Intentions or New Year’s resolutions!
With the New Moon occurring in Capricorn, we are directed to investigate our relationship with authority, not just “authority” in the external sense, but also our “own authority”.
The highest vibrationof Capricorn is self-mastery: the development of responsibility, resourcefulness, reliability, setting realistic goals, and healthy boundaries. So, the next 28 days are perfect for working on these areas. Since Capricorn represents the quest for self-mastery…
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Do you have your Ascendant or any personal planets in 7-12 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra? If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
The New Moon is also the best time to set some powerful intentions for the month’s Moon cycle — the perfect time is after the New Moon becomes exact (but not during a Moon void of course). You can also set your New Year’s resolutions at that time.
So this month, there are two best and most potent times to set intentions — the first would be any time between 5:27pm on Dec. 30th and 1:02am on Jan. 1st — and the second would be between 5:50am and 5:27pm onJan. 1st (EST/New York time).
If you live in a timezone other than EST (US East Coast time), and converting time zones isn’t your thing, I suggest joining my Facebook Page and following me on Twitter or Instagram as I post reminders when it’s time to set your intentions.
Again, we had a fantastic webinar on Dec. 13th about Chiron’s Station phase in Aries which will last until Jan. 10th! The webinar was titled: “Our Ancestral Wounds – Chiron Exalted!” We talked about how we can heal and help others heal in turn. I highly recommend watching this 98 min. webinar.
This week’s headline items: the Sun in Capricorn squares the Moon Nodes in Aries-Libra on Monday morning; Chiron’s Station intensifies on Monday night and it remains highly exalted all week; a long-standing T-Square with Saturn as the Focal Point will be exact on Thursday evening; the Balsamic Moon phase begins late on Thursday evening when the Moon reaches almost 21 degrees of Scorpio; Chiron comes to a halt on Sunday afternoon, ending its 5-month Retrograde phase. Sunday will also be the last day before the New Moon in Capricorn becomes exact.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday early morning (for almost 21.5 hours), Friday late morning (for almost 5.5 hours), and Sunday evening (for 5 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
Read my article about giving the perfect gift for each zodiac sign. If seasonal gifts are not your thing, feel free to read this article with someone’s birthday or an anniversary in mind ==> For my seasoned astrologers, read the bottom part of the article as well!
Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, December 23rd:
Monday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra all day; it will journey there until Wednesday very early morning (Dec. 25th). The energy of the Libra Moon helps us be naturally courteous and diplomatic.
We are more polite now as we seek the approval of others. We want to maintain equal, fair relationships and are thus more open to compromises and negotiations.
The next two days are an excellent time for mediation — but our need for peace and accompanying aversion to direct conflict could pull us to “yes” more easily than we might like.
We may also be able to see both sides of the equation so well that we can’t make decisions. As best as you can, find an inner balance with this and communicate what needs to be said with grace and charm — even if it’s “No.”
One last quick note: this is also an excellent time for anything related to the visual arts. This Moon placement also starts the build-up towards the last Quarter Moon (exact later today).
Monday morning around 6am EST, the Sun in Capricorn squares the Moon Nodes in Aries-Libra. We started to feel this build last Friday (Dec. 20th); it will remain strong until this Wednesday. This indicates a turning point on our journey — collectively and individually speaking.
We are being asked to take a 90-degree turn to become more aware of our authority in the world. Doing what’s “right” is important to us now, but it may not always align with what we truly want for ourselves.
Ask yourself: If the world needed something from me, what might that be? Are my ambitions interfering with my ability to connect with others? How can I stay true to myself while considering other people’s needs?
How could I create 5% more balance in my life? Could I be 5% more aware of how honest and accepting I am in my relationships?
The empty leg (for the Sun’s Square to the Moon Nodes) lies in Cancer; we are invited to pay attention to our basic needs: love and acceptance, safety and security.
We are reminded to nurture ourselves, especially our feeling body, and to be open to receiving support from familiar, trusted people — as best as we can, of course.
Ask yourself: How could I nurture myself to the point that I am at once connected to others and yet wholly independent? What role does inner safety (physical & emotional) play in this?
How might a commitment to my emotional well-being support me with my long-term goals and my relationships (including the one with myself)?
How might nurturing myself support my connection to the world at large? How might it support my career ambitions? What if self-care was a first step toward meaningful achievement?
Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 0-4 degrees ofCapricorn, Aries, Libra or Cancer? If so, you may feel the effects of this aspect more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign inLeo(the Sun rules Leo).
Monday evening, an opportune Venus/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 7:46pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday very early morning(Dec. 22nd) on; it will remain strong until Wednesdayevening (Dec. 25th). It’s an opportunity to heal our wounds around relationships or our sense of self-worth.
We get a chance to love ourselves and heal deep fears of not being “good enough”. Healing happens much faster when we are open to forgiving ourselves and others.
As best as you can, bring compassion and understanding to yourself, others, and those past experiences that wounded you.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 17-21 degrees of Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, or Sagittarius? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus or Libra (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra).
Monday night, Chiron’s Station intensifies at 19 degrees of Aries. Since Chiron comes to a halt on Dec. 29th; we will feel the effects of this intensified Station phase until January 4th. As mentioned in last week’s forecast, Chiron’s energies are more exalted during this period.
Chiron is the Wounded Healer; in Aries, our attention is turned toward our physical and sexual wounds and any wounding around our self-identity.
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.”
What limitations are you aware of regarding the “traditional masculine”? Can you own that you (regardless of gender) have experienced these limitations within yourself? Have you experienced these limitations through others? Can you allow yourself to feel the pain and shame connected to those experiences?
What might be possible if you could get in touch with your humanity? Your insecurities? Your pain? Your shame? Could you allow yourself to embrace all of you?
We are invited to approach these wounds holistically, to heal them so that others are healed. This can be accomplished very simply and naturally when we work with the true beauty and strength of this energy: Compassion.
Having compassion for our own wounds and bringing healing compassion for similar wounds in others ultimately helps us in our own healing process, as it connects us more fully to our own and other people’s humanity.
What physical or sexual wounding could you now acknowledge? Where are your insecurities around personal goals or being a leader in your unique way?
What needs your compassion or even your love? What needs to heal? What might a non-judgmental (and unique) approach in this area of your life bring to that healing journey?
Those with personal planets and points (ASC or MC) in 17-21 degrees of Aries, Libra, Cancer, or Capricorn will feel this station more strongly.
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This week’s headline items: Three planets end their various Station phases this week: Neptune, Mars, and Mercury. We start with Neptune on Wednesday (the planet remains in direct motion); we continue with Mars on Thursday (it stays Retrograde); finally, Mercury on Friday (it stays direct.) In other headlines, the Sun changes signs from Sagittarius to Capricorn early on Saturday, marking the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, and a last Quarter Moon in Libra becomes exact late Sunday afternoon/early evening.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday afternoon (for 5 hours), Thursday night/Friday very early morning (for almost 2.5 hours), and Sunday morning (for a little over 5.5 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, please know…
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, December 16th:
Monday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer all day; it will journey there until Tuesday evening. With this Moon placement, we are more sensitive to what people say, and therefore, our feelings are more easily hurt — so be kind to yourself and others.
Self-care is key for the next two and a half days!
Emotional safety is also important to us; we like connecting to the familiar, and we enjoy nurturing ourselves and others — home and family call to us, for instance.
Make sure though, that your glass is filled before letting others drink from it, otherwise you might start to feel drained and resentful.
Monday morning until 10:35am EST, requires some inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice, one that demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges…
On the one hand, the desire to collaborate with like-minded people who share our vision for a better future — and on the other hand, the need to nurture ourselves and stay in touch with our feeling body. (Moon in Cancer quincunxes Venus in Aquarius, exact at 8:34am EST)
Monday 10:35am until 4:35pm EST, is a great time to focus on spiritual/intuitive experiences or creative endeavors and to lend loving and nurturing support to others. As best as you can, focus on the here and now, and release anything that feels outdated or stuck in the past. (Moon in Cancer trines Saturn in Pisces, exact at 1:34pm EST)
Monday late evening from 8:15pm EST on, we are invited to make adjustments and (as best as we can) find creative solutions to seemingly insoluble situations. Make space both for healing around anger or self-identity and for taking care of emotional or family issues. (Moon in Cancer squares Chiron in Aries, exact at 11:14pm EST)
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Before I get into that, I just wanted to share that unfortunately my last Soulivity Today Show with Brian needed to be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. I will let you know if and when we reschedule this episode.
I was going to discussed the perfect gifts for each sign on the show. But I also wrote an article on that same subject that you can read here or via your Membership portal.
**The next show will be on Jan. 3rd at 8am EST** We will discuss what to expect in 2025, so mark your calendar!
Now, back to the Full Moon:
The Moon in chatty, versatile Gemini opposes the Sun in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius. If you are already a Member of my online community, you can watch my Full Moon video for more details. If you are a Member of my online community, you can watch my Full Moon video here for more details.
Let’s start by looking at the highlights of this Full Moon:
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Neptune (our primary connection to universal love and intuitive knowing) remains exalted until Dec. 18th.
Mars (our drive and self-assertion, physical energy, taking action, and going after what we desire) — exalted until Dec. 19th.
Mercury (our ability to communicate, think, and share) starts its Station phase on Dec. 11th and will remain exalted until Dec. 20th
*The Moon in Gemini not only opposes the Sun in Sagittarius but also aligns with Jupiter (the ruler of Sagittarius) — which asks us to take a larger perspective when interacting with others and staying flexible and curious.
*The Full Moon squares an exalted Neptune in Pisces, which makes Neptune the Focus Point — asking us to calm our nervous system whenever possible by simply allowing ourselves to be still or quiet, even if it’s just for a moment.
*Saturn in Pisces also becomes the Focus Point of a T-Square, squaring Jupiter in Gemini and Mercury in Sagittarius —asking us to practice being present in the here and now and to be aware of the consequences when we are not prioritizing inner peace in our daily work and health routines.
*The Sun in Sagittarius quincunxes Uranus in Taurus — which invites us to make inner adjustments. Still, ultimately, it’s about honoring our differences and allowing ourselves to experience a shift internally so we can stay open and aligned with our unique, divine preferences.
*Mercury, the planet of communication, also known as the messenger (also the ruler of Gemini), not only trines an exalted Mars in Leo and the North Node in Aries, but it also squares Saturn, opposes Jupiter in Gemini (still in mutual reception with one another), and sextiles Venus in Aquarius.
Mercury’s not only involved in a multitude of aspects in this Full Moon chart but will also come to a halt only 12 hours after the Full Moon becomes exact at 6.5º of Sagittarius — ending its 3-week Retrograde phase that started on Nov. 25th at 22.5º of Sagittarius. As such, the planet of communication is highly exalted, and we are ready to move things forward.
*Jupiter (the ruler of Sagittarius) not only opposes a highly exalted Mercury but also trines Venus in Aquarius — making Venus the Solution point for the Mercury-Jupiter opposition — asking us to connect with like-minded people that value our perspectives and opinions rather than trying to convince those who are not interested in being convinced.
I will go into all these aspects in more detail in a moment — but first:
Full Moonshighlight each zodiac sign’s higher vibrations and denser shadow aspects. As our collective consciousness awakens, what has been hidden in the shadows moves into the light, allowing us to see it clearly and address it consciously.
This ultimately creates a more conscious society that can make more empowering choices for the future. However, it is essential to remember that…
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Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 22-26 degrees of Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo, or Pisces? If so, you will be more affected by this month’s Full Moon. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo, the Moon rules Cancer)
This week’s headline items: Mars and Neptune remain exalted throughout the week. On Wednesday, Mercury begins to slow down as it prepares to come to a halt on Sunday afternoon, marking the end of its Retrograde phase and the start of its post-Shadow phase. Additionally, Chiron will start to slow down on Saturday in preparation for its halt on December 29th, which will also signify the end of its Retrograde phase. A Full Moon in Gemini will occur early Sunday morning.
There will be four Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday very early morning (for almost 5 hours), Tuesday early evening (for almost 18 hours), Friday morning (for almost 5 hours), and Sunday late morning (for almost 5 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
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Monday, the Moon remains in creative, sensitive Piscesuntil 8:38am EST. This Moon placement often finds us more sensitive, intuitive, idealistic, and imaginative than usual.
We also have a greater capacity for compassion, sympathy, and affection for all, especially those who suffer or can be regarded as the underdog.
But that idealism could also be our downfall at this time: We tend to see the best in everyone and everything, and when reality doesn’t match our idyllic vision, we might feel upset and even victimized by those harsh realities.
Monday at 3:35am EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for almost 5 hours until 8:38am EST. Use this brief intuitive time to slow down a little. This is a great time for spiritual or creative endeavors. Energy work, or anything that requires our intuitive side, will work best. Resting and allowing ourselves to go with the flow also works.
As always with a Moon VoC, 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 early until late morning ahead of time.
Monday at 8:38am EST, the Moon moves into pioneering, fast-paced Aries, where it will journey until Wednesday late morning. Life is an adventure; we’re more open to new ideas and have great enthusiasm for new projects.
Patience is certainly not our strong suit at this time, but we can decide quickly and act immediately. Our independence and dynamism are important to us right now, so we may find it hard to be disciplined or accept advice at this time.
In general, our responses to others tend to be more assertive or even aggressive. If you find your foot tapping, try hitting the gym or finding other ways to burn off the body’s excess energy.
Monday, from 11:30am until 3:33pm EST, we have an opportunity to connect with like-minded people and move a project forward that is dear to us. It’s time for action: What small (or even large) action steps could you take? Or is it a question of “who” rather than “how”? (Moon in Aries sextiles Venus in Aquarius, exact at 1:33pm EST)
Monday evening, 5pm – 9pm EST, we will feel an urge to be creative and self-expressed. As best as you can, keep your heart wide open and have some fun!(Moon in Aries trines Mars in Leo, exact at 6:59pm EST)
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The holidays are upon us and so it is fair to say that many of us are looking for great gifts for our loved ones.
A couple of weeks ago, I was asked to write some notes on the subject by a journalist writing for New York Magazine. She wrote an article on the subject for The Strategist – a New York Magazine website.You can find her article here.
I was so inspired by this topic that I wrote my own article on it which you can read below…
If you have already completed all of your shoppings, or you do not celebrate, or you decided to not do gifts this year, feel free to read this article with someone’s birthday or anniversary in mind.
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While the Sun sign is a useful starting point in astrology, it doesn’t usually provide the complete picture. Ideally, one should explore a bit deeper into the characteristics and signs of some of the other planets as well. I will go into that further towards the end of this article…
First, let’s explore the zodiac signs. The twelve signs can be divided into four groups:
FIRE: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
EARTH: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
AIR: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
WATER: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Fire signs enjoy a challenge and tend to be active. They are often drawn to warmth and excitement. The ideal gifts for Fire signs are experiences, such as tickets to a sports event or a trip to a warm destination. They typically favor red and orange colors, so consider gifts in those shades — think Mets color schemes rather than Yankees Blues.
Earth Signs are very practical and appreciate quality, functionality and tradition. You may need to spend more on an earth sign unless you find something modest that meets those criteria. Antiques might be the way to go here. They tend to favor green and earth-tone colors.
Air signs enjoy intellectual and visual stimulation or inspiration. They are more easily pleased with a gift that aligns with their ideas and ideals. They tend to prefer yellow and light colors.
Water signs are drawn to gifts that have emotional significance. They tend to be sentimental and appreciate items that provide a sense of safety. As a result, more expensive gifts can make them feel valued; an alternative is a creative gift that holds personal meaning. Water signs often have a preference for the colors blue and purple.
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Now, let’s look more closely at the individual signs:
♈ ARIES individuals would appreciate gifts that encourage physical activity, such as workout equipment, a bicycle, or a gift certificate to a sporting goods or yoga store. Being passionate and energetic, they might also enjoy an experience like a ticket to a Rage Room or a Laser Tag session.
♉ TAURUS appreciates practical and beautiful items that delight the senses — such as a luxurious pashmina, a cashmere sweater, fine wine, gorgeous flowers, and delicious food. Since Taurus people also like to use their hands, a pottery class or high-end gardening equipment could also be a good fit.
♊ GEMINI gets a kick out of multifunctional devices that excite their curiosity or are mentally stimulating. A digital device such as a Kindle or an iPad Pro or a paid yearly subscription to Chat GPT Plus might be just the thing. However, getting them a book or two so they can learn something new would be a delight for them as well; and since they are interested in a wide range of things, you can’t go too wrong, no matter what you pick.
♋ CANCER will get the warm-and-fuzzies if you gift them something sentimental or connected to their family or home. Something expensive like a Ralph Lauren vase for the living room will make this person feel safe and cherished; if that’s not in your budget this year, go for something emotionally meaningful, like a beautiful picture frame with a photo of their loved ones.
♌ LEO people love anything fun that allows them to express themselves, like Karaoke night, charades, a party in their honor, etc. You could also go for something beautiful that helps them shine, like an expensive candle or jewelry. First-row seats to a Broadway show would win their hearts, too.
♍ VIRGO appreciates something practical and functional that makes their life easier, improves their daily health or work routines, or drives order and neatness. You can’t go wrong with quality kitchen equipment, a desk organizer, or a journal. Nothing too flashy, Virgo’s are humble. Something in the health department, like herbal teas or remedies, might also hit the spot.
♎ LIBRA people adore something visually beautiful and are concerned with what others think about their gift. So make it something that their best friend or significant other will like just as much or, better yet, can enjoy with them — a candlelight dinner for two, a night out at an art gallery, season tickets to the ballet, etc. And if that’s too extravagant, anything elegant and beautiful will do.
♏ SCORPIO people want something emotionally meaningful and profound. Something that says, “I love you forever,” but without being showoff-ish, something authentic. This could be an intense-looking card with words of devotion, something sexy (preferably black or white), or something you both enjoy for the bedroom. Since Scorpios like investigations, a murder mystery book or an Escape Room event could also be a good match.
♐ SAGITTARIUS people love an adventure, whether physical or mental, so an experiential gift like a trip to an intriguing place is ideal — think along the lines of an odyssey on a sailboat to an exotic island, a visit to the Vatican, a roadtrip to the other side of the country… And if those are too time- or money-consuming, a book about a famous adventure will also satisfy (especially if it focuses on what the adventurer learned on the journey). The Wisdom of the Ages also brings a sparkle to a Sagittarius person, so a superb translation of the Tao Te Ching, Aristotle’s Poetics, or a book of Rumi’s poetry could also make great gifts.
♑ CAPRICORN likes something practical, high-end and good for business — and they’ve been known to go for “status symbols.” They will always appreciate a nice, expensive pen that writes like butter and is cold and smooth to the touch. An antique gold watch with an inscription showing how much you appreciate them for what they do and how hard they work will do the trick, as would a nice-looking notebook from Moleskine or a designer with cachet.
♒ AQUARIUS folks like something “a little different” — creative but off-kilter, perhaps even a little shocking — a psychedelic T-shirt of many colors, a once-in-a-lifetime hat, and so on. You might also consider something that stimulates their team spirit, especially if their team is set on making a difference. This doesn’t have to be an object; it could involve a fundraiser, rally, or event with like-minded people. Aquarians are the sign most likely to be interested in Astrology, so a gift certificate for a Birth Chart Reading, an Astrology course, or a book about their sign would be well-received.
♓ PISCES loves animals, creativity, and spirituality. You don’t need to splurge on this sign; instead, give them something that possesses a soft, gentle, or ethereal beauty. Pisces people usually love pastel colors, so if you get them tarot cards or angel cards, make sure the color tones are also angelic. Since Pisces is a water sign, they will likely be delighted with something they can use in the bathtub or at the beach. If you truly want to win their heart, get them a kitten or a puppy — and if that idea scares you, donate money to their favorite charity.
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I previously mentioned that a person’s astrology involvesmuch more than just their Sun Sign. Discovering someone’s Rising Sign, Moon Sign, or Venus placement can help tremendously when selecting the perfect gift. Let me explain:
The Ascendant or Rising Sign reflects a person’s identity and self-perception. It represents how they approach new beginnings and is their “best foot forward”.
The Moon Sign indicates what someone needs or what feels familiar to them, it’s their emotional comfort zone.
Venus Placement reveals what someone loves or values.
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This week’s headline items: a New Moon in Capricorn becomes exact late Monday afternoon/early evening; Venus changes signs from Aquarius to Pisces late on Thursday evening; a second Mars-Pluto opposition in Leo-Aquarius becomes exact on Thursday night. Starting on Saturday, we can begin to take action on our New Moon Intentions.
On Dec. 30th at 5:27pm EST, the Moon aligns with the Sun in 9.5 degrees of Capricorn, launching a new Moon cycle.
This week’s headline items: the Sun in Capricorn squares the Moon Nodes in Aries-Libra on Monday morning; Chiron’s Station intensifies on Monday night and it remains highly exalted all week; a long-standing T-Square with Saturn as the Focal Point will be exact on Thursday evening; the Balsamic Moon phase begins late on Thursday evening when the Moon reaches almost 21 degrees of Scorpio; Chiron comes to a halt on Sunday afternoon, ending its 5-month Retrograde phase. Sunday will also be the last day before the New Moon in Capricorn becomes exact.
This week’s headline items: Three planets end their various Station phases this week: Neptune, Mars, and Mercury. We start with Neptune on Wednesday (the planet remains in direct motion); we continue with Mars on Thursday (it stays Retrograde); finally, Mercury on Friday (it stays direct.) In other headlines, the Sun changes signs from Sagittarius to Capricorn early on Saturday, marking the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, and a last Quarter Moon in Libra becomes exact late Sunday afternoon/early evening.
On Dec. 15th, at 4:02am EST, 
This week’s headline items: Mars and Neptune remain exalted throughout the week. On Wednesday, Mercury begins to slow down as it prepares to come to a halt on Sunday afternoon, marking the end of its Retrograde phase and the start of its post-Shadow phase. Additionally, Chiron will start to slow down on Saturday in preparation for its halt on December 29th, which will also signify the end of its Retrograde phase. A Full Moon in Gemini will occur early Sunday morning.
The holidays are upon us and so it is fair to say that many of us are looking for great gifts for our loved ones.
