Harley and the Heavens: December Edition
Harley Woods | December 1, 2022
Current Zodiac Season: Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 20)
Symbol: Archer
Element: Fire
Quality: Mutable
Traits: Out-spoken and adventurous
December Planetary Overview:
This month’s full moon peaks on Dec. 7 at 11:08 in Gemini. This full moon will create a dichotomy of emotional availability. On one hand, intelligence and wit will be channeled through emotionality. However, individuals will be more likely to scrutinize their emotions and diminish their expression. The new moon will occur later in the month on Dec. 23 at 5:17 a.m. in Capricorn. New moon energy is more repressed, which will heighten the Capricorn expression of emotion. Matters will be very orderly and blunt.
Early in the month — on Dec. 6 at 5:08 p.m. — Mercury enters Capricorn. Capricorn is one of the diplomats of the zodiac. Because Mercury rules communication, what Capricorn brings to this interaction is directness and confidence. This may contribute to butting-heads when in conversation with others. Right before the new year on Dec. 29 at 4:32 a.m., Mercury begins retrograde (Rx). This will diminish the way that communication is received and interpreted. Individuals may believe that there is more beneath the surface despite direct communication.
The planet of love Venus will move into Capricorn on Dec. 9 at 10:54 p.m. This planet rules both Taurus and Libra and speaks to sensuality and partnership. While in Capricorn, lovers may find that they are more calculated and balanced but also stubborn. Though not the most romantic placement, this placement does not clash or cause detriment to those in partnerships.
Jupiter will enter Aries definitively for the next year on Dec. 20 at 9:32 a.m. Jupiter occupies a sign for about a year, though because it goes into Rx several times a year, it often drifts backward into the previous sign. For the year 2023, Jupiter will drift back and forth between Taurus and Aries. During its time in Aries, the planet of expansion will be met with impulsivity. This placement will channel feelings of agency and motivation. Tap into this energy as you strive head-first into the new year.
Neptune will transition back into direct motion on Dec. 3 at 7:15 p.m. This planet rules intuition and spirituality and compassion. The direct motion will allow people to feel a sense of clarity. Neptune is still in Pisces, so these internal feelings and instincts will remain gentle and imaginative.