[dropcap size=big]D[/dropcap]ecember’s Full Moon is called the Cold Moon, referring to temperature, not mood. And this month will be warm, open-hearted, and little bit sappy (December 12th). Hot on the Moon’s heels, the Geminid Meteor Shower peaks the night of the 14th, brightening minds and adding sparkle to conversations. (It will be pretty too, so don’t forget to look up that night.) Winter Solstice brings the shortest day of the year (December 21st). The year’s shortest day is followed by its longest night. Make the most of it by staying in and making new memories with the people you love.
Aries (March 21 – April 20)
The Ram gets good money news this December. The Full Moon shines a light in your Personal Income House, signifying financial stability (December 12th). Use your words, not your horns on the 14th, when the Geminid Meteor Shower supports communication. (Also, check out the shower. It should be gorgeous.) Watch out for tantrums (not necessarily yours) on the 22nd. When the moody Moon aligns with Mars, hotter heads prevail.
Taurus (April 21 – May 21)
'Tis the season for Nostalgia, Taurus. When your ruling Venus aligns with Saturn, attachment to a childhood home or family recipe is strong. It is okay to walk down memory lane, but don’t forget to forge new traditions (December 10th). Taurus hosts December’s Cold Moon on the 12th. This aspect signifies money. Enjoy a common-sense approach to your home economy. On the 14th, the Geminid Meteor Shower peaks in your Income House sending another celestial call to get your finances in order. Tired of making grown-decisions? The Winter Solstice (December 21st) brings release By the New Year you will be ready to let your hair down.
Gemini (May 22 – June 21)
Gemini hosts spectacular sky events this month and the Twins will access deeper levels of self. Generate good karma with the help of Full Moon December 12th. It lands in your Subconscious House, illuminating neglected goals. Make them real in 2020. Midmonth, the Geminid Meteor Shower peaks. Your bright mind will entertain and inspire those around you (December 14th). Enjoy mental clarity all month, especially during the Winter Solstice (December 21st). This is the longest night of the year in North America, and it supports partnerships. Stick with those who choose honesty over ambition.
Cancer (June 22 – July 22)
The Crab gets sappy this Holiday Season—all hugs and no pincers. December’s Full Moon is known as the Cold Moon, but the nickname refers to sweater weather, not human emotions. Cancer feels the warm vibes more than anyone when the Moon shines in your Friendship House (December 12th). Put positive energy into your relationships. When the Geminid Meteor Shower peaks December 14th, it illuminates your Subconscious House. Know your true desires and go after them. The Winter Solstice (December 21st) shines in your Marriage House, emphasizing ethics as a foundation to relationships. And when your ruling Moon aligns with Mars on the 22nd, don’t get triggered by your family. You will be baited. Breathe.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Get your ducks in a row, Lion. December’s Cold Moon supports order. When it lands in your Career House on the 12th, expect commonsense solutions to workplace concerns. And while you are in an organizing mood, you may as well tidy up some home affairs. Moonlight usually washes out shooting stars, but the Geminid Meteor Shower will still be visible—it is that busy and that bright. It peaks on the 14th, brightening your Community House. Celebrate good conversation in good company. Your ruling Sun steals headlines this month when it gives us the shortest day of the year – the Winter Solstice (December 21st). It recharges your House of Health that day, giving you vitality for another year.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Going somewhere, Virgo? The Cold Moon supports travel mid-month, brightening your Journey House on the 12th. If you take a trip, it will be with the purpose to put things in order. The Geminid Meteor Shower peaks on the 14th with shooting stars visible in Los Angeles. It brightens minds, especially regarding career choices, so make a strategic move. On the 21st, the Winter Solstice brings more workplace love to the Virgin. Lead with ethics and be rewarded. And watch your mood on the 22nd. When Mars and the Moon align, you may lose your temper over money issues, but everything will be okay. Stick to your holiday budget and give yourself a break.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Libra’s December is open-hearted. Your ruling Venus aligns with Saturn in your House of Love on the 10th. Feel a deep connection with others. You are surrounded by people who mean everything to you. The Full Moon shines in your House of Transformation on the 12th, supporting emotional health. Enjoy getting your head together you may be the only calm person in the room. On the 14th the Geminid Meteor Shower peaks in your Career House. Expect good ideas (just in time) in the workplace.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
The Full Moon brings glad tidings to your House of Joint Income on the 12th. This Moon (called a Cold Moon) brings a commonsense approach to financial stability, supporting feelings of security. The Geminid Meteor Shower peaks December 14th, activating your Philosophy House. Think the big thoughts with clarity and keep the good of others forefront in your mind. The focus is on home this Winter Solstice (December 21th). The shortest day of the year makes for a long evening to fill. Pick a family-friendly movie, play games, and remember what the season is really about. On the 22nd, your ruling Mars aligns with the Moon in your Subconscious House. Expect deep-seated emotions to surface. Give yourself a break, but recognize emotional patterns that are not serving you. Why not leave them behind in 2019?
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
The Archer gets nostalgic this Holiday Season. When you host a Venus-Saturn alignment on the 10th, expect strong emotional attachment to the past. December’s Full Moon is called the Cold Moon. It lands in your Marriage House on the 12th, and this is a great day to balance your family budget. That may not sound too romantic, but remember: financial security supports a happy home. The Geminid Meteor Shower peaks on the 14th, bringing mental clarity and bright ideas. Write them down. And you host the Winter Solstice—the sun spends the shortest day of the year in your constellation - supporting freedom, a very Sagittarian ideal (December 21st). Consider freedom from old patterns, like grumpiness, and be the life of the party in time for New Year’s Eve.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)
The Sea-Goat gets philosophical this December. When your ruling Saturn aligns with lovely Venus in your Karma House (December 10th), take a deep dive into your meditative practice and remember that we are all one. The Full Moon illuminates your House of Health (December 12th). A little common sense goes a long way, so maybe don’t wait for the new year to start taking care of yourself. On the 21st, the Winter Solstice brings the year’s shortest day to your Karma House (yep, this house again). Dig deep. What seeds will you plant for the new year?
Aquarius (January 21 – February 19)
Aquarius, your vivid imagination will get you out of a jam this month. Get crafty when the Cold Moon shines in your Creativity House (December 12th). A simple fix will go a long way. Planning a career move? The Geminid Meteor Shower peaks on the 14th, brightening your Workplace Sector. And on the 21st, celebrate the Winter Solstice with friends. This Sun is in your Community House that day, bringing warmth on a cold day. Enjoy good friends, good neighbors, and good food.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Feeling chatty, fish? The Cold Moon lands in your Communication House (December 12th). Emotional clarity is supported by talking things out with a friend. On the 14th, the beautiful Geminid Meteor Shower peaks in your House of Love. Buy the gift. Give the hug. On the 21st, celebrate the Winter Solstice with your best friend. Notice what you love about them, and then steal those great qualities. December takes the love you have and increases it.
Ophiuchus (November 29 – December 17)
Find your team this month, Ophiuchus. The snake bearer feels the Full Moon in his Partnership House (December 12th). To maximize camaraderie, show some appreciation. Gifts help. On the 14th, the Geminid Meteor Shower peaks in a sparkly extravaganza. Feel it in your House of Transformation. This New Year will make a bigger and better you. Celebrate the Winter Solstice in your wallet (December 21st). The Solstice lands in your Personal Income Sector. Security is at hand. Roll up your sleeves and straighten out your finances, starting the new year on the right foot.
