by Lance K. Rodriguez
December ignites
with the fiery sign of Sagittarius to kick off the final holiday
season of the year 2000. The sign of the Archer expresses itself
positively with enthusiasm, optimism, gung-ho attitudes, expansiveness,
aspiration, broad perspectives and tolerance. Its dark side is
narrow judgment, hypocrisy, righteousness, smugness, arrogance,
pride and the holier-than-thou deprecation. Sagittarius rules
the higher courts, higher wisdom, higher learning, exports/imports
and the global village concept.
The love
of travels, journeys, exploration and discovery are dear to this
fire sign.
The first
day of the final month of the year witnesses an opposition of
communicative Mercury and realistic, practical Saturn. Strict
fundamentalist interpretations can be quite prevalent with this
planetary interaction. Mercury always seeks some form of bargaining,
flexibility and dualism whereas Saturn desires structure, stability
and status quo. Definition and clarity is required with the two
apparently opposing forces. Resentment and embittered feelings
are strongly contributing to stubborn and resistant behaviors.
Mars and
Uranus engage in a harmonious link with one another on this first
weekend of December. Engineering, science and startling innovations
with technology gain momentum. Hotheaded individuals can stoke
rebellious and/or revolutionary fires to bring down stodgy, stuck-in-the-mud
factions. Democracy, politics and earnest debate get a much-needed
shot in the arm.
Sunday December
3rd at 2:26pm fleet-footed Mercury enters expansive Sagittarius
for its annual 14-day journey. The shot that’s heard around
the world is an analogy appropriate with this Mercury transit.
Sagittarius likes things in the extra large category and Mercury
is the loudspeaker for this energy. Collective and professional
sports can grab attention or make headlines, especially the “stars”
of the game. Exaggeration in communications can be the pitfall
with this transit.
The first
full week of December launches the annual Sun conjunct Pluto on
Monday the 4th that symbolizes strong identification with true
self-empowerment. This is a day to recognize personal alchemy
as a creative expression. Plunge into the conscious/unconscious
depths to transmute personal leaden issues and turn them into
gold. Usurpation and misappropriation of power is the shadow issue.
Venus linking
harmoniously to Saturn represents strong desires for security
and stability in all relationships, financial matters and personal
values involving esteem, worth, integrity, respect and dignity.
Important career matters require punctuality and deference to
decorum. Prudence and judicious finesse combine in a win-win situation.
Wednesday the 6th the Moon crosses the ecliptic at 7:07am indicating
a change in emotional temperament. Anytime the Moon heads north
or south of the ecliptic seismic or meteorological activities
can heighten. The Moon is in Aries this day so fires, volcanic
eruptions or explosions can be emphasized.
Mercury is
again active on this Wednesday with a harmonious aspect to inspirational
Neptune and an inharmonious aspect to “I can’t see the
tree because of the forest” Jupiter. Writers, musicians,
spiritual individuals and artists are highly sensitized to the
inspirational qualities of Neptune. Work with your inner vision.
Foot-in-mouth syndrome is very strong with the opposition of Mercury
to Jupiter. Definitely wear mouth guards on this day!
Friday the
8th at 2:48am is the entrance of lovely Venus in the sign of humanitarian
and future-oriented Aquarius for her annual 28-day journey.
Astrological
lore assigns Venus natural rulership of Friday. Venus engages
her more lighthearted, social side through this sojourn. Teamwork,
unity and the love of novel approaches to bring about mediation
and compromise are strong then. Healthy emotional detachment can
be fostered.
Pluto reaches
its Post-Shadow Point on this same day of Venus in Aquarius. Pluto
has now reached the same degree position it held last March 15,
2000 (the Ides of March). Pluto will now cover new degree positions
over the
next few
months until its retrogradation in the first quarter of 2001.
Keywords for this Pluto Post-Shadow Point are the embrace of personal
freedoms can allow one to participate generously with others in
their own quest for evolution without compromising one’s
own quest. Death, whether literal or figurative, can sometimes
represent being trapped in lower levels of consciousness that
may mean a return to the earthly to repeat an incarnation. It
can also symbolize an extension of oneself to commit as an allegiance
to the more redemptive and regenerating qualities of death.
Saturday
the 9th at 8:14am is the second harmonious alignment of Jupiter
and Neptune
for this year. The earlier celestial dance these two had was last
summer on July 27th and the following excerpt from the July forecast
will recycle again: “Expansion and growth of Neptunian ruled
affairs will begin. Neptune rules all maritime affairs, the petrochemical
industry (kiss cheap gasoline prices good-bye, small reprieves
here and there, nothing long term!), the cosmetics industries,
fashion, filmmaking, pharmaceuticals (scandals can really emerge
in this debauched industry), hospitals, asylums and prisons (huge
burgeoning populations that will eventually teeter-totter governmental
budgets!). As a matter of fact prisons are in such proliferation
that they are now becoming rural suburbs! Three strikes and you're
out visiting Hooterville. Jupiter rules the legal court systems
so the already clogged legal systems will become more overwhelmed
with overloaded "let's legislate every crime imaginable into
the books to protect ourselves" syndrome that will choke
fair access for individuals involved
with misdemeanors.
Positive
outcomes of this Jupiter/Neptune dance will be the increase of
spiritual aspirations, human compassion and genuine charity. Idealists,
futurists,
utopians and philanthropists propose new philosophies and perspectives
to stimulate the imagination of the world as to new directions
to pursue. The arts can flourish under these influences and a
mini-Renaissance can emerge in this early stage of the new millennium.
These two planets symbolize the access of hope, faith and inspiration
as an integral human endeavor.”
The annual
Gemini Full Moon occurs Monday the 11th at 3:03am coupled with
the Moon being Perigee (closest approach to Earth) the following
day at 4:35pm that can heighten emotionalism. This is the release
phase of the
Moon for
the next 14-day period until the next New Moon. Issues to consider
releasing are gossip, mental distraction and scatteredness, clutter
whether physical or mental, boredom, nervous habits, nail biting
and incessant babbling. The angel associated with this lunation
is angel Scheliel. Keywords associated with this lunation are
harness your mental focus otherwise you can shoot off in myriad
directions without accomplishment of anything. Pursuits for freedom
and the breaking of ruts to introduce variety are healthy and
satisfying. Mobilize your inner anger against the lethargy that
surrounds you.
Power brokering
and reconciliation are in an extraordinary combination on the
12th of December. Mergers, unions and finely crafted associations
emerge as unlikely partnerships that defy imagination. An elderly
stateswoman makes a unique proposal that extends an olive branch
to diffuse rancor.
As the third
weekend of December comes to a close many adjustments are on the
table for individuals to digest. Fatherly and authority type males
come into sharp focus this weekend. A two steps forward and one
step back situation develops. It maybe easier to pull a camel
through the eye of the needle than what this male can handle.
Mental paradigm shifts occur and
opinions
vacillate. Healing old wounds must now be positively supported.
Thursday
December 21st at 7:37am is Winter Solstice (Yule) when the majestic
Sun enters ambitious Capricorn for its annual 30-day journey.
Ancient lore associates the Winter Solstice with the birth of
light and the birth of the new astrological year as it corresponds
to the New Moon phase. This is the longest night of the year therefore
mimicking the dark of the New Moon. The birth of light is associated
with the fact that from this day forward light will increase daily
until the Summer Solstice. Facilitate the identification of patience,
discipline, responsibility, pragmatism, accountability and sobriety.
Negative expressions of the zodiac Goat are pessimism, limitations,
melancholy, despondency and the “Oh, I’ve been dropped
in a deep, dark tunnel and can’t see the light at the end
of the
tunnel for
I fear the light is a freight train coming at me!”
Mercury rapidly
joins the Sun and enters Capricorn on Friday the 22nd at
8:03pm for
a 2-week journey emphasizing down to earth analysis and no nonsense
applications. Mental discipline can be acquired readily and late-night
ponderings have practical outcomes. Reticent communications develop
and sometimes the less said works favorably under this Mercury
transit. Learn to bide your time while being very observant to
other individual’s behaviors. Uncanny timing is Capricorn’s
forte.
Mars enters
mysterious and magnetic Scorpio on the 23rd at 8:37am for an
approximate
45-day period. Investigations and intense research reap bountiful
rewards. Speak softly and carry a big stick is a prevalent attitude
with this planetary activity. Sexuality draws attention whether
favorably or unfavorably. This weekend bodes well for sudden relationships
or friendships.
Christmas
Day at 11:22am is the annual New Moon in Capricorn that also happens
to be a Solar Eclipse! Solar Eclipses tend to have very strong
effects that can last a minimum of 3 months up to 18 total. Capricorn
is so heavily linked to the business/corporate world and success-oriented
individuals. Those born during the first week of Capricorn, Cancer,
Aries and Libra will be very sensitized to this eclipse. Astrologically
the Sun is symbolic of the vital, creative life force, confidence,
authority, will power, healthy risk-taking as well as romance
and children. New Moons are excellent for new beginnings and initiatives.
Capricorn enjoys stable, sound and secure structures whether physical,
emotional, mental or spiritual.
Capricorn
is the architect of the zodiac and will be driven to accomplish
the pinnacle of its perceived success. Angel Geliel is associated
with this lunation and eclipse. Key cities in the United States
that are under heavy influence on the Astro*Carto*Graphy Map of
this eclipse are: Miami, Pittsburgh, Shreveport, Des Moines, Minneapolis-St.
Paul, El
Paso, Phoenix,
Tucson, Casper WY, Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Seattle.
Miami is the epicenter of the A*C*G map lines for this eclipse
with the Sun, Moon and Mercury lines converging on this city.
Keywords associated with this lunation are create singular and
purposeful focus as a prime motivating factor to attain effectiveness
in the real world. Unswerving
truth is
worth its weight in gold. You are the backbone and fiber of this
wisdom.
Inflationary
pressures, concerns and adjustments descend upon the financial
markets as December comes to a close. The last Friday of the year
can see a downturn in the traditional blue chips market. The heavier
question will be is there life after death for the Nasdaq?
New Year’s
Eve arrives with the Moon in enigmatic Pisces and people are now
ready for escape from day-to-day reality and doldrums. Curious
images from the collective past filter into consciousness, some
haunting and disturbing while others uplifting and hopeful. Some
celebrants are intoxicated with grandiose visions that deceive
and entice vulnerable egos. The truly faithful know that this
too shall pass; a new spiritual citadel beckons her future inhabitants.
I want to
thank all of you for your kind support throughout this eventful
year. May your holiday season be filled with mirth, happiness
and divine love. May the year 2001 be prosperous, fulfilling and
treasured with everlasting peace for each of you and your loved
ones. God bless!
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2000 Lance K. Rodriguez All rights reserved
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