To continue discussion of moon care, this month let’s move our focus to fire signs moons. These are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. People with their moons in the fire signs are generally very brave, uplifting, and inspirational to others. While fire is not a natural element for the moon to be in, considering moon’s watery nature, there are many unique qualities and talents offered to the individuals with these placements, and they should be fully appreciated.
Aries Moon –
Individuals with moon in Aries tend to be brave, independent, impulsive, and go getters. They feel the need to make something of themselves on their own terms and follow their own rules. They feel comfortable taking a path that is less traveled or standing up for someone when no one else would. These individuals are truly admirable. They make great international reporters, especially during times of conflict. Harmony and routine may feel like stagnation for these folks and “feely touchy” matters they may find rather annoying. To take care of the Aries moon, individuals with this placement need physical exercise, more than anyone else. They could consider tough mudder training, becoming ninja warriors, or doing some martial arts, in addition to the regular exercise. Walking meditation or taking up some crafts requiring fire and metal elements (such as glass blowing or jewelry making) could be great relaxation activities as well. Aries moon individuals could also consider booking last-minute trips to new and unexplored locations to help them with “recharging their batteries”. The Aries zodiac sign rules heads. With all the exciting ideas going through these individuals’ brains, they tend to get overstimulated and have headaches. So, staying hydrated and taking fresh air pauses, while observing some nature, could be very helpful. The adrenal system of Aries moon is also always ready for a battle and vetiver oil aromatherapy could help here with calming an overactive mind and nerves and with relief of mental and physical exhaustion. These individuals should also consider wide legged forward bend, warrior 1, and head to knee forward bend yoga poses as a part of their regular practice. For the daily diet regimen, Aries moon could try iron rich foods, rejuvenating nettle tea, garlic, and sprout greens. Spicy foods should be taken in moderation as they tend to add fuel to the fire and result in temper flare ups, especially in summer months.
Leo Moon-
For individuals born under Leo moon, they need to feel appreciated and recognized. They have a natural and unique sense of style about them and are not afraid to be the center of attention. Besides spending too much time working on what they deeply care about, moon in Leo individuals could feel down if they are criticized, underappreciated or not recognized for their efforts. They take this personally more than any other moon and may even feel the lack of recognition is a flow in their character, even though not being recognized is simply based on someone else’s opinion. Luckily, there are many things that this native could do to uplift their spirits and take care of their moon. Leo moons should learn to appreciate and approve of themselves just the way they are. It is a skill that needs to be learned over time, and it gets easier the more they practice it. On a more immediate level, they could spend some time in sunshine, which tends to uplift their spirits. They could also go shopping for an outfit that makes them feel good and allows them to stand out, go for a hair appointment with scalp treatment, or spend some time enjoying hot stone massage. Cardio activities are key for these individuals and should be included in their self-care routine together with foods rich in antioxidants (such as red and purple fruits and veggies), sunflower seeds to help with cholesterol levels, and omega 3 rich foods for heart health. Other things to consider are doing some yoga that includes lion’s breath, sphinx, and cat poses, going for an acting class, spending time socializing with friends (while drinking in moderation), going to a theater, or dancing. Another great outlet to uplift Leo moon individuals is just spending time with kids and doing something silly without taking oneself too seriously. For the end of the day unwinding routine, adding chamomile tea or chamomile essential oil aromatherapy could do wonders. The main thing though is that these individuals love to love and sharing their heart with others may uplift them more than anything else. This could be just spending time with their loved ones, their friends, participating in a good cause fund raiser or giving a motivational speech to uplift others.
Sagittarius Moon-
Big feelings is what comes to mind for the Sagittarius moon placement. Pessimism, dishonesty, stagnation, and restrictions can certainly upset these individuals. Also, if Sagittarius moon experiences lack of appreciation or simply indifference from others, where much effort has been put in, it could make them feel disheartened. Sagittarius moon feels uplifted through travel and expansion of their knowledge in a variety of areas, including philosophy, international matters, and spirituality. So, taking an interesting class, traveling, or having a meetup with a group of friends in an ethnic restaurant will make these individuals feel better. While gambling is not advised, these individuals may enjoy fantasy type of games with wizards and goblins galore. Some other possibilities are to simply connecting with nature, doing some star gazing, sharing your knowledge on a favorite topic with others, going to a comedy show and laughing out loud, finding something cheerful to read or watch on TV, spending some time around horses or going for a horseback riding trip. All of these could feel uplifting and good activities to incorporate into Sagittarius moon’s self-care routine. These individuals should also learn to love their livers and stay away from, or limit, fatty foods and drinking too much. They may consider adding cauliflower, kale, broccoli, garlic, and onions to their diet to help with liver health and detox process. Also, it is not a bad idea to take a few ethnic food classes and learn to cook Sagittarius moon’s favorite international dishes in a healthy manner. For additional relaxation, this moon should consider going to Pilates class, doing some yoga poses (such as Warrior II, high lunge, or fire log for the hips), or going for a massage with some aromatherapy to include mood boosting grapefruit essential oil.
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December 2024 Transits
December overall is looking like a manageable month. The main transits to be aware of are Mars going retrograde in the sign of Leo on December 6, 2024, Mercury continuing retrograde until December 15th in the sign of Sagittarius, and Jupiter squaring Saturn from December 20 through December 29 in the signs of Gemini and Pisces. While these transits may seem to be a big deal to some, they are usually something we can all handle with a little discipline. Planets going retrograde ask that we go inwards and contemplate on the topics of the house they rule. This is not time to start anything new, rather just continue with the existing routines or taking care of things that have been previously postponed. Saturn squares teach us patience and prudence, especially in the areas where we may bite more than we could chew or be overly optimistic. Being aware of this should help you to navigate through the month of December without major issues. Transits described below may feel more impactful if you have personal planets, Ascendant, Midheaven, or Descendent at the listed degrees (plus or minus a couple of degrees) in your natal chart. You can obtain a free copy of your natal chart from astro-seek.com.
December 2: Venus trines Uranus 24 degrees Capricorn and Taurus -This could be a day where you seek out exciting company and want to break out of your regular routine. This transit is also great for spending time with friends or attending a party. You may have a chance to show a different and exciting part of your personality in the company of open-minded people. Also, if you are a creative type, this could be a great transit for original and unique ideas for your next project.
December 4 and December 26-27(retrograde) : Mercury opposes Jupiter 16 degrees Sagittarius and Gemini -This is a good transit overall and makes us feel optimistic and have a positive outlook on life. Plans that you made or projects you started six years ago may start coming to fruition (Jupiter has 12-year cycle). Something to consider under this transit is overlooking small details or generally being sloppy or impractical. Also, you may be more prone today to exaggerate the facts and will have to deal with the consequences later. Don’t overdo on your optimism and try not to say something that you may regret later. Also, don’t assume that you have all the answers. You have many, but now all. 😊
December 4-5: Sun squares Saturn 12 degrees Sagittarius and Pisces – These couple of days may be difficult. You may come across some issues that are challenging but need to be taken care of, nonetheless. Focus on mundane chores, organizational and repetitive tasks for these couple of days. Saturn tends to put a pessimistic outlook, and our overall energy is low. Relationships with the elderly or authority are not the best at this time. So, work on patience and self-discipline during this transit.
Venus sextiles Neptune 27 degrees Capricorn and Pisces – This is a good transit which makes it difficult to get mundane things done. This is a wonderful day for creative thinking, enjoying art, music and nature. This transit may also raise feelings of compassion and spirituality and connecting with others on soul-level.
December 6: Sun conjuncts Mercury 14 degrees Sagittarius – This is a good day for communicating your point of view to others and having it well received. Mercury’s conjunction with the Sun improves our communication and provides us with clear thinking. Your Mercury ruled houses (Gemini and Virgo) receive more emphasis as well and you could make some progress in these areas of life through communication channels. This is also a generally good day to start a new business venture as Mercury rules commerce and communication while receiving radiance of the Sun.
Mercury squares Saturn 14 degrees Sagittarius and Pisces – This is a good day for tasks requiring discipline, perseverance, and mental work. It could be a more challenging day for communicating with others as you may come across as stern or your ideas may not be understood. If you have a job interview scheduled, you may want to postpone it, if you can (especially if you are Gemini, Virgo, Aquarius or Capricorn rising or have these signs on your 6th or 10th house cusp). Saturn tends to make our outlook gloomy and makes us feel that his is the only truth. It is not. This is only a transit.
December 7-8: Sun opposes Jupiter 16 degrees Sagittarius and Gemini – You may feel very optimistic under this transit, and you may feel like nothing will go wrong these couple of days. The challenge of this transit is not to get overly optimistic and throw away all the caution to the wind. This would be harder to accomplish as oppositions challenge us in our approach. Self-promotion and arrogance could also happen at this time. So, while feeling optimistic, think twice about your actions during this transit; or “look before you leap”.
December 8: Venus conjuncts Pluto 0 degrees Aquarius – During this transit, you may seek intense experiences in your relationships. The existing and predictable relationships may be shaken up a bit as you don’t want to accept them as they are. You may also feel excessively possessive or jealous or use some power of manipulation at this time. This transit could also extend into friendships or relationships with money and possessions (such as infatuations with something or someone). However, redirected into creative pursuits, this transit could generate some powerful pieces of art, writing, or music.
December 13: Venus sextiles Mercury 7 degrees Aquarius and Sagittarius – This is a good transit to participate in social get togethers, trying your hand in creative writing, or doing something generally imaginative. You may also find it easier to speak with grace with others and communicate your point across in a diplomatic manner. Commercial dealings on this day tend to go well too, just make sure you double check everything as Mercury is still in the retrograde till December 15th. Art exhibits, a concert, a craft show, or spending time with your friends and loved ones are all great activities for this day.
December 15-16: Mercury trines Mars 5 degrees Sagittarius and Leo – During this transit you may put a lot of effort into working on a project that is interesting to you. However, this is a great day to work on your own rather than as a team. You may enjoy lively discussions or a debate on this day as this transit will show a milder side of Mars. Since both Mars and Mercury are retrograde at this time, this transit will have a quieter quality to it. Also, don’t spend more of your energy than necessary, conserve it, if you can. Mars is not its usual energetic self currently until it goes direct on February 25, 2025. (Your Leo, Cancer, Aries, and Scorpio houses will be slower during Mars retrograde and less energetic.)
December 18-19: Sun squares Neptune 27 degrees Sagittarius and Pisces – Your energy levels during this transit may be on the lower side. Neptune’s influence on us may feel somewhat draining and anxiety provoking. If you feel like you simply don’t have enough stamina to handle the daily chores, simply be kind to yourself and find some time to rest. Music could be uplifting during this transit and so is anything that is meditative or creative in nature. Try not to be overidealistic during this period. Things will get done another day.
December 19-20: Venus trines Jupiter 14 degrees Aquarius and Gemini – These are great couple of days to do pretty much anything. This transit brings ease, grace and pleasure into our lives. You may have long-standing issues resolved (especially impacting your Taurus, Libra, Virgo, Aquarius and Gemini houses) or meet someone who could have a great impact on you in the future (like a beneficial contact, a teacher, or a good friend, for instance). This transit could also benefit your financial and legal matters. Take advantage of it.
December 20-29: Jupiter squares Saturn 13 degrees Gemini and Pisces – There will be some frustration for these several days. While Jupiter likes to expand it meets a brick wall that is Saturn. This transit will be mostly impactful for your Pisces, Virgo, Gemini, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Sagittarius houses. This is a good transit to simply make life adjustments and let go of people and situations that are no longer supportive of your well-being or future. While there may be some feelings of restlessness and uncertainty, be patient. All will be done in due order. This transit could also manifest as a project that you have been working on suddenly coming to stand still and you simply must get approvals from the authorities or your boss. If you have a new job offer, you should probably take it as it will prove to be worthwhile in the long term. Make sure you do your due diligence first as Saturn asks us to be realistic and practical. Try not to overspend during this transit as you may feel strongly that the budget you set for yourself is only a suggestion. It is not. After Christmas festivities are over, someone must pay that credit card bill in January. 😊
December 26-27: Mercury opposes Jupiter 13 degrees Sagittarius and Gemini. See December 4 forecast.
Also, Mercury squares Saturn at 13 degrees Sagittarius and Pisces. See December 6 forecast. Mercury is going direct now.
December 27: Venus squares Uranus 23 degrees Aquarius and Taurus – This is a great day to change your daily routine in relationships with friends and partners. However, be mindful of not pushing things to radical levels as this could provoke a disagreement. The more inflexible you are in your relationships, the more disruptive this transit may seem. This is a good transit to have new experiences and try an innovative approach to art and culture. However, stay away from buying new expensive quirky art pieces or other things as your impulse control is not there!
