Aries Monthly Horoscope
December 2018 Horoscope: Predictions for Aries
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Overview for this Month: Aries (All)
December 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Aries: Doing out-of-the-ordinary things or changing routines up is attractive in December with an emphasis on the adventure sector of your solar chart, dear Aries. Even so, there is a considerable focus on healing, resting, and tying up loose ends as Mars, your ruler, is moving in the sign just behind yours up until the very last day of the month. Attention to your health is vital now. You're also gaining the motivation and energy to handle a matter that has been on your mind for some time.
Extra rest is crucial this month, but refreshing activities are important, too. Certainly, with Mars moving into your sign on the 31st, you'll be greeting the new year with vigor, and you have a lot to prepare for in advance. Learning your heart's desire is important so that when you're ready to pursue it next month, you'll know which direction to head!
Learning new things and reaching beyond your normal bounds are in focus in December. Despite this, there is much going on behind the scenes and in your emotional world as you deal with loose ends. Some of you are inclined to take a time-out or period of repose and recuperation. It's a time for considering what you want to take with you into the new year. Some spring cleaning in your psyche, perhaps? With Mercury retrograde until the 6th and Mars in your privacy sector, you're more inclined to reflect than take action, and you require more rest and "down" time. Watch especially around December 2nd and 5-6 for taking premature action.
With Mars in this hidden area of your chart, you can be especially motivated to do something about a difficult situation or burden. Putting something behind you is best accomplished before the New Moon on the 7th. You're reviewing the past and the sacrifices you are currently making. Your inner world is animated, often pulling you inward. You may be reconsidering different elements of your life and wondering where things are going, particularly love and creative matters. You're more inclined than usual to look for help or guidance, likely of a more anonymous nature, such as through online groups, as the conventional sources for sharing may not be as straightforward or available. Your desires are more complex than usual, and when you do know what you want, you may not see an easy way to go after it! This can lead to creative solutions and detours, particularly around the 15-17 and 27-28.
From the 2nd and throughout the remainder of December, you're in a great position to smooth over conflicts over money, debts, or other imbalances. It can be an excellent time to get a loan, if needed. From the 21st forward, more and more attention is given to your career, responsibilities, reputation, and long-term goals. This period brings the Sun to the top of your solar chart and can point to an achievement or an increased desire to perform and excel. It's a more ambitious period of the year--a time when you're especially goal-oriented--which you'll carry with you into 2019. Mind you, it may only be after December 31st that you feel confident about taking action. Until then, you're stepping back from your goals just a little to gain a new perspective. You might identify a pursuit that is better off put to rest.
Uranus is finishing up its long-term transit of your sign. This month, the 1st brings Jupiter and Uranus into creative aspect, and on the 20-21, the Sun's support is with you. These reinforce your innovative, enterprising nature, and while the month doesn't favor pushing forward, you're in a fabulous position to come up with new ideas that you can put into action later. Lay the groundwork and do the research now. Issues that have left you on a fence or waiting for an answer since November are likely to clear up in December. Educational, legal, publishing, or travel matters may resume or delays lift after the 12th. The 20-21 is powerful for publishing and sharing your ideas with others.
The Full Moon on the 22nd is highly revealing and romantic. It's a time for discovering your feelings on a matter and then redirecting your life in fundamental ways with this new knowledge in mind. Home life can need extra attention. It's a beautiful time to understand your needs more clearly and to spend more time understanding the needs of those closest to you.
See also This Month in Astrology.
Aries (Born March 21 to 31)
AND Aries Ascendant from 0 to 10 degrees Aries:
December 2018 Aries Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
December 2018
Overview.
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until December 21st:
The Sun continues to shine its light on your solar ninth house now. This is a cycle in which you seek to expand your experiences and awareness, whether through philosophical thinking, higher education, travel, or simply activities that take you away from your everyday routines. You may feel a little restless if you don't find ways to explore.
It's an excellent period for looking at your life from a different perspective--a broader one--whether you initiate this process or you make contact with others who stimulate you to think about your circumstances differently. Your energy is strong, open, and friendly right now, you come across well to others, and you are a little bolder and adventurous than usual.
From December 22nd forward:
The Sun illuminates your career and reputation sector. More than any other time of the year, your focus is drawn to your "place" or standing in the outer world, and your reputation. This is the time when you are more interested in, and focused on, accomplishing something important. Your competency is something that you are especially sensitive to during this cycle.
You want to shine! Your vision is practical right now, and you want to see tangible results for your efforts. More contact with authority figures is likely during this period. Recognition is likely to come your way whether you ask for it or not, and the responsibility that comes right along with it! Do what you feel is right, keeping in mind that you are at your most visible during this period in the year.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort, Pleasure
From December 2nd forward:
Venus graces your solar eighth house now. During this cycle, a financial boost is possible, or you may gain financially through your partner. A deep and intimate connection made now could be revitalizing and even healing. You are more inclined to want to smooth over differences in a partnership concerning the sharing of power, intimacy matters, finances, and other emotionally-charged topics. Intimate relationships are intensified now. Either you or your partner want a deeper union.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
Mercury is retrograde until December 6th
While Mercury is retrograde, it's better to review, revise, and refine rather than push things forward, particularly related to communications, contracts, and transportation. Misunderstandings and delays are more likely.
Occurring in your solar eighth house this time, extra care should be exercised regarding any financial initiatives that involve shared resources. Delays are very possible when it comes to receiving support, loans, and taxes. It may be better to side-step arguments with loved ones that revolve around intimacy and sexuality just for now, or approach these matters with more sensitivity if they can't be left for a better time. Investments made now may not go the way you want them to, particularly those involving joint finances. It may be hard to rely on the input of your partner now, and money you were counting on may not be forthcoming. It's best to budget rather than spend during this period, and in fact it's an excellent period for review. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with financial officials and intimate partners; or take this time to re- examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.
All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications in general and job or health-related communications because Mercury rules these areas of your life. There can be delays or rethinking with these matters.
Until December 12th:
Mercury transits your solar eighth house. You are more intuitive now than usual, picking up all of the hidden cues from people around you and reading between the lines. This is an excellent cycle in which to do some financial planning and strategizing.
Research is also highly favored. It's easier for you to approach sensitive, intimate, and personal matters with rationality and logic. As such, this is a great time to open up conversations about topics that normally might cause waves, such as those revolving around the sharing of power, intimacy, and finances.
From December 12th forward:
Mercury transits your solar ninth house. Not content to focus on mundane, practical affairs just now, your mind turns to bigger visions, thoughts, and ideals. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle, and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture.
You are putting everything into perspective now, rather than compartmentalizing. Instead of simply shooting the breeze, you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Your inclination during this cycle is to think about the "big picture" rather than the mundane circumstances and details of your life. Missing appointments and other forms of forgetfulness could be part of the picture now.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
Until December 31st:
Mars continues to energize your solar twelfth house now. While Mars occupies the twelfth house, asserting yourself in a direct and straightforward manner can be difficult. This is largely due to a feeling of not being in touch with what it is you want or desire just for the time being as you reassess your goals and needs.
This lack of direction and self-knowledge should prompt you to look within to learn about your desires. It is likely that you will be much clearer when Mars reaches your first house. For the time being, take some time for rest and give your ego a break.
From December 31st forward:
You are able to stand your ground and assert yourself more than usual during this transit of Mars through your solar first house. You have energy at your disposal to move your plans forward, and you are more enterprising. You want to leave your mark on the world in some way--however big or small--and you are more able to make an impression than usual. If circumstances are such, you are able to easily fight back. In fact, you may be somewhat combative under this influence, and you may have a short temper.
Avoid being pushy. Take charge of your life, but don't bulldoze over others in the process! This is an excellent transit for assertiveness and physical vitality. Love affairs may also be stepped up during this period. On the rare occasion when an accident occurs, it is more likely to involve the head or face.
Overview Horoscope:
December 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Aries: Doing out-of-the-ordinary things or changing routines up is attractive in December with an emphasis on the adventure sector of your solar chart, dear Aries. Even so, there is a considerable focus on healing, resting, and tying up loose ends as Mars, your ruler, is moving in the sign just behind yours up until the very last day of the month. Attention to your health is vital now. You're also gaining the motivation and energy to handle a matter that has been on your mind for some time.
Extra rest is crucial this month, but refreshing activities are important, too. Certainly, with Mars moving into your sign on the 31st, you'll be greeting the new year with vigor, and you have a lot to prepare for in advance. Learning your heart's desire is important so that when you're ready to pursue it next month, you'll know which direction to head!
Learning new things and reaching beyond your normal bounds are in focus in December. Despite this, there is much going on behind the scenes and in your emotional world as you deal with loose ends. Some of you are inclined to take a time-out or period of repose and recuperation. It's a time for considering what you want to take with you into the new year. Some spring cleaning in your psyche, perhaps? With Mercury retrograde until the 6th and Mars in your privacy sector, you're more inclined to reflect than take action, and you require more rest and "down" time. Watch especially around December 2nd and 5-6 for taking premature action.
With Mars in this hidden area of your chart, you can be especially motivated to do something about a difficult situation or burden. Putting something behind you is best accomplished before the New Moon on the 7th. You're reviewing the past and the sacrifices you are currently making. Your inner world is animated, often pulling you inward. You may be reconsidering different elements of your life and wondering where things are going, particularly love and creative matters. You're more inclined than usual to look for help or guidance, likely of a more anonymous nature, such as through online groups, as the conventional sources for sharing may not be as straightforward or available. Your desires are more complex than usual, and when you do know what you want, you may not see an easy way to go after it! This can lead to creative solutions and detours, particularly around the 15-17 and 27-28.
From the 2nd and throughout the remainder of December, you're in a great position to smooth over conflicts over money, debts, or other imbalances. It can be an excellent time to get a loan, if needed. From the 21st forward, more and more attention is given to your career, responsibilities, reputation, and long-term goals. This period brings the Sun to the top of your solar chart and can point to an achievement or an increased desire to perform and excel. It's a more ambitious period of the year--a time when you're especially goal-oriented--which you'll carry with you into 2019. Mind you, it may only be after December 31st that you feel confident about taking action. Until then, you're stepping back from your goals just a little to gain a new perspective. You might identify a pursuit that is better off put to rest.
Uranus is finishing up its long-term transit of your sign. This month, the 1st brings Jupiter and Uranus into creative aspect, and on the 20-21, the Sun's support is with you. These reinforce your innovative, enterprising nature, and while the month doesn't favor pushing forward, you're in a fabulous position to come up with new ideas that you can put into action later. Lay the groundwork and do the research now. Issues that have left you on a fence or waiting for an answer since November are likely to clear up in December. Educational, legal, publishing, or travel matters may resume or delays lift after the 12th. The 20-21 is powerful for publishing and sharing your ideas with others.
The Full Moon on the 22nd is highly revealing and romantic. It's a time for discovering your feelings on a matter and then redirecting your life in fundamental ways with this new knowledge in mind. Home life can need extra attention. It's a beautiful time to understand your needs more clearly and to spend more time understanding the needs of those closest to you.
See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.
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romantic compatibility reports, including the Synastry and Love Ties reports.
See also general trends for Aries in 2018.
Aries (Born April 1 to 10)
AND Aries Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Aries:
December 2018 Career, & General Trends
December 2018
Overview.
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
All month:
This month, with the Sun spotlighting your solar ninth house, your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now.
A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with managing everyday affairs and important details.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort
Until December 17th:
Venus continues her trek through your partnership sector. Meaningful and harmonious relationships--both social and romantic--define you during this cycle, affecting your mind, body, and soul. Financial or social success may come to or through your marriage partner at this time. Special attention to and from a partner is in focus, and flattery works to your advantage! Give to a partner exactly what you would like to receive just now. It's not about you right now--it's about someone else close. Smoothing out your close personal relationships is what makes you happy during this cycle. You have a greater need than usual for contact and exchange with an intimate partner. If single, you are more willing than normal to enter into a committed relationship. In general, you are adaptable when it comes to your affections.
From December 17th forward:
Venus graces your solar eighth house now. During this cycle, a financial boost is possible, or you may gain financially through your partner. A deep and intimate connection made now could be revitalizing and even healing. You are more inclined to want to smooth over differences in a partnership concerning the sharing of power, intimacy matters, finances, and other emotionally-charged topics. Intimate relationships are intensified now. Either you or your partner want a deeper union.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
Mercury is retrograde until December 6th
While Mercury is retrograde, it's better to review, revise, and refine rather than push things forward, particularly related to communications, contracts, and transportation. Misunderstandings and delays are more likely.
Occurring in your solar eighth house this time, extra care should be exercised regarding any financial initiatives that involve shared resources. Delays are very possible when it comes to receiving support, loans, and taxes. It may be better to side-step arguments with loved ones that revolve around intimacy and sexuality just for now, or approach these matters with more sensitivity if they can't be left for a better time. Investments made now may not go the way you want them to, particularly those involving joint finances. It may be hard to rely on the input of your partner now, and money you were counting on may not be forthcoming. It's best to budget rather than spend during this period, and in fact it's an excellent period for review. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with financial officials and intimate partners; or take this time to re- examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.
All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications in general and job or health-related communications because Mercury rules these areas of your life. There can be delays or rethinking with these matters.
Until December 22nd:
Mercury continues to transit your solar eighth house. The ability to analyze and rationalize some of the deeper elements inside yourself and in your intimate life now can benefit you. This is also a good time for sorting out finances, particularly money shared or coming from other sources other than your own personal income.
You might particularly enjoy discussing topics that you typically don't verbalize with someone special during this cycle. Anything taboo, mysterious, or puzzling can be especially fascinating for you just now. You have little interest in small talk. You are more aware of subtleties and nuances during this cycle, and you can use this increased insightfulness to improve your life.
From December 22nd forward:
Mercury transits your solar ninth house. Not content to focus on mundane, practical affairs just now, your mind turns to bigger visions, thoughts, and ideals. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle, and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture.
You are putting everything into perspective now, rather than compartmentalizing. Instead of simply shooting the breeze, you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Your inclination during this cycle is to think about the "big picture" rather than the mundane circumstances and details of your life. Missing appointments and other forms of forgetfulness could be part of the picture now.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
All month:
With Mars moving through your solar twelfth house, this is the time to research and reflect upon your goals. It can be a time when past actions catch up with you--and this is not necessarily a bad thing!
It could also be a time when much of your energy is channeled into private matters, or when you prefer that others not observe what you are doing. This is natural--you may just as well do your best work alone for now. Unconscious behavior patterns could influence the way you assert yourself.
Some may experience insomnia during this phase, especially if they are not allowing themselves the chance to recoup and if they are not letting their intuition serve them. Others may enjoy a more active dreaming life (this includes day-dreaming), and, if allowed to run free, the imagination can serve them very well, especially with regards to goals and new concepts.
Overview Horoscope:
December 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Aries: Doing out-of-the-ordinary things or changing routines up is attractive in December with an emphasis on the adventure sector of your solar chart, dear Aries. Even so, there is a considerable focus on healing, resting, and tying up loose ends as Mars, your ruler, is moving in the sign just behind yours up until the very last day of the month. Attention to your health is vital now. You're also gaining the motivation and energy to handle a matter that has been on your mind for some time.
Extra rest is crucial this month, but refreshing activities are important, too. Certainly, with Mars moving into your sign on the 31st, you'll be greeting the new year with vigor, and you have a lot to prepare for in advance. Learning your heart's desire is important so that when you're ready to pursue it next month, you'll know which direction to head!
Learning new things and reaching beyond your normal bounds are in focus in December. Despite this, there is much going on behind the scenes and in your emotional world as you deal with loose ends. Some of you are inclined to take a time-out or period of repose and recuperation. It's a time for considering what you want to take with you into the new year. Some spring cleaning in your psyche, perhaps? With Mercury retrograde until the 6th and Mars in your privacy sector, you're more inclined to reflect than take action, and you require more rest and "down" time. Watch especially around December 2nd and 5-6 for taking premature action.
With Mars in this hidden area of your chart, you can be especially motivated to do something about a difficult situation or burden. Putting something behind you is best accomplished before the New Moon on the 7th. You're reviewing the past and the sacrifices you are currently making. Your inner world is animated, often pulling you inward. You may be reconsidering different elements of your life and wondering where things are going, particularly love and creative matters. You're more inclined than usual to look for help or guidance, likely of a more anonymous nature, such as through online groups, as the conventional sources for sharing may not be as straightforward or available. Your desires are more complex than usual, and when you do know what you want, you may not see an easy way to go after it! This can lead to creative solutions and detours, particularly around the 15-17 and 27-28.
From the 2nd and throughout the remainder of December, you're in a great position to smooth over conflicts over money, debts, or other imbalances. It can be an excellent time to get a loan, if needed. From the 21st forward, more and more attention is given to your career, responsibilities, reputation, and long-term goals. This period brings the Sun to the top of your solar chart and can point to an achievement or an increased desire to perform and excel. It's a more ambitious period of the year--a time when you're especially goal-oriented--which you'll carry with you into 2019. Mind you, it may only be after December 31st that you feel confident about taking action. Until then, you're stepping back from your goals just a little to gain a new perspective. You might identify a pursuit that is better off put to rest.
Uranus is finishing up its long-term transit of your sign. This month, the 1st brings Jupiter and Uranus into creative aspect, and on the 20-21, the Sun's support is with you. These reinforce your innovative, enterprising nature, and while the month doesn't favor pushing forward, you're in a fabulous position to come up with new ideas that you can put into action later. Lay the groundwork and do the research now. Issues that have left you on a fence or waiting for an answer since November are likely to clear up in December. Educational, legal, publishing, or travel matters may resume or delays lift after the 12th. The 20-21 is powerful for publishing and sharing your ideas with others.
The Full Moon on the 22nd is highly revealing and romantic. It's a time for discovering your feelings on a matter and then redirecting your life in fundamental ways with this new knowledge in mind. Home life can need extra attention. It's a beautiful time to understand your needs more clearly and to spend more time understanding the needs of those closest to you.
See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.
Get your unique Personalized Horoscope for the year ahead—over 100 pages long—for a detailed guide to your best days and your most challenging days for attracting love, career success, communication, and more.
Know More About Yourself and Others
Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
birth chart reports, relationship reports, future forecasts, and more.
Love & Romance Forecast Report
Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our Love & Romance Forecast report.
Romantic Compatibility Reports
Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
romantic compatibility reports, including the Synastry and Love Ties reports.
See also general trends for Aries in 2018.
Aries (Born April 11 to 20)
AND Aries Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Aries:
December 2018 Aries Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
December 2018
Overview.
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until December 12th:
The Sun continues to highlight your solar eighth house. Your attention turns inward, as well as to close personal relationships on a deeper level. Personal transformations, personal power, and intimate matters fulfill you most during this cycle. There may be a strong focus on other's money, such as the resources of a partner, inheritance, banking and loans, or taxes.
You are more intense in your mood and disposition, and perhaps even secretive, at this time of year. You are more in touch with the deeper and even primal elements of your own personality, and more able to see these things in others. This can be a determined and personally powerful time of year if you apply the energy of this transit constructively.
From December 12th forward:
This month, with the Sun spotlighting your solar ninth house, your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now.
A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with managing everyday affairs and important details.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort
Until December 28th:
Venus continues her trek through your partnership sector. Meaningful and harmonious relationships--both social and romantic--define you during this cycle, affecting your mind, body, and soul. Financial or social success may come to or through your marriage partner at this time. Special attention to and from a partner is in focus, and flattery works to your advantage! Give to a partner exactly what you would like to receive just now. It's not about you right now--it's about someone else close. Smoothing out your close personal relationships is what makes you happy during this cycle. You have a greater need than usual for contact and exchange with an intimate partner. If single, you are more willing than normal to enter into a committed relationship. In general, you are adaptable when it comes to your affections.
From December 28th forward:
Venus graces your solar eighth house now. During this cycle, a financial boost is possible, or you may gain financially through your partner. A deep and intimate connection made now could be revitalizing and even healing. You are more inclined to want to smooth over differences in a partnership concerning the sharing of power, intimacy matters, finances, and other emotionally-charged topics. Intimate relationships are intensified now. Either you or your partner want a deeper union.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
Mercury is retrograde only until December 6th
While Mercury is retrograde, it's better to review, revise, and refine rather than push things forward, particularly related to communications, contracts, and transportation. Misunderstandings and delays are more likely.
Occurring in your solar eighth house this time, extra care should be exercised regarding any financial initiatives that involve shared resources. Delays are very possible when it comes to receiving support, loans, and taxes. It may be better to side-step arguments with loved ones that revolve around intimacy and sexuality just for now, or approach these matters with more sensitivity if they can't be left for a better time. Investments made now may not go the way you want them to, particularly those involving joint finances. It may be hard to rely on the input of your partner now, and money you were counting on may not be forthcoming. It's best to budget rather than spend during this period, and in fact it's an excellent period for review. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with financial officials and intimate partners; or take this time to re- examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.
All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications in general and job or health-related communications because Mercury rules these areas of your life. There can be delays or rethinking with these matters.
Until December 28th:
Mercury continues to transit your solar eighth house. The ability to analyze and rationalize some of the deeper elements inside yourself and in your intimate life now can benefit you. This is also a good time for sorting out finances, particularly money shared or coming from other sources other than your own personal income.
You might particularly enjoy discussing topics that you typically don't verbalize with someone special during this cycle. Anything taboo, mysterious, or puzzling can be especially fascinating for you just now. You have little interest in small talk. You are more aware of subtleties and nuances during this cycle, and you can use this increased insightfulness to improve your life.
From December 28th forward:
Mercury transits your solar ninth house. Not content to focus on mundane, practical affairs just now, your mind turns to bigger visions, thoughts, and ideals. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle, and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture.
You are putting everything into perspective now, rather than compartmentalizing. Instead of simply shooting the breeze, you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Your inclination during this cycle is to think about the "big picture" rather than the mundane circumstances and details of your life. Missing appointments and other forms of forgetfulness could be part of the picture now.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
Until December 17th:
Mars continues to activate your solar eleventh house. You take a more direct approach to realizing your dreams now, rather than simply hoping and wishing.
You might find that you have more energy and enthusiasm for spending time with others, but arguments now may be with or on behalf of friends. You can be especially effective at encouraging others now, as well as at leading or organizing a group.
From December 28th forward:
With Mars moving through your solar twelfth house, this is the time to research and reflect upon your goals. It can be a time when past actions catch up with you--and this is not necessarily a bad thing!
It could also be a time when much of your energy is channeled into private matters, or when you prefer that others not observe what you are doing. This is natural--you may just as well do your best work alone for now. Unconscious behavior patterns could influence the way you assert yourself.
Some may experience insomnia during this phase, especially if they are not allowing themselves the chance to recoup and if they are not letting their intuition serve them. Others may enjoy a more active dreaming life (this includes day-dreaming), and, if allowed to run free, the imagination can serve them very well, especially with regards to goals and new concepts.
Overview Horoscope:
December 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Aries: Doing out-of-the-ordinary things or changing routines up is attractive in December with an emphasis on the adventure sector of your solar chart, dear Aries. Even so, there is a considerable focus on healing, resting, and tying up loose ends as Mars, your ruler, is moving in the sign just behind yours up until the very last day of the month. Attention to your health is vital now. You're also gaining the motivation and energy to handle a matter that has been on your mind for some time.
Extra rest is crucial this month, but refreshing activities are important, too. Certainly, with Mars moving into your sign on the 31st, you'll be greeting the new year with vigor, and you have a lot to prepare for in advance. Learning your heart's desire is important so that when you're ready to pursue it next month, you'll know which direction to head!
Learning new things and reaching beyond your normal bounds are in focus in December. Despite this, there is much going on behind the scenes and in your emotional world as you deal with loose ends. Some of you are inclined to take a time-out or period of repose and recuperation. It's a time for considering what you want to take with you into the new year. Some spring cleaning in your psyche, perhaps? With Mercury retrograde until the 6th and Mars in your privacy sector, you're more inclined to reflect than take action, and you require more rest and "down" time. Watch especially around December 2nd and 5-6 for taking premature action.
With Mars in this hidden area of your chart, you can be especially motivated to do something about a difficult situation or burden. Putting something behind you is best accomplished before the New Moon on the 7th. You're reviewing the past and the sacrifices you are currently making. Your inner world is animated, often pulling you inward. You may be reconsidering different elements of your life and wondering where things are going, particularly love and creative matters. You're more inclined than usual to look for help or guidance, likely of a more anonymous nature, such as through online groups, as the conventional sources for sharing may not be as straightforward or available. Your desires are more complex than usual, and when you do know what you want, you may not see an easy way to go after it! This can lead to creative solutions and detours, particularly around the 15-17 and 27-28.
From the 2nd and throughout the remainder of December, you're in a great position to smooth over conflicts over money, debts, or other imbalances. It can be an excellent time to get a loan, if needed. From the 21st forward, more and more attention is given to your career, responsibilities, reputation, and long-term goals. This period brings the Sun to the top of your solar chart and can point to an achievement or an increased desire to perform and excel. It's a more ambitious period of the year--a time when you're especially goal-oriented--which you'll carry with you into 2019. Mind you, it may only be after December 31st that you feel confident about taking action. Until then, you're stepping back from your goals just a little to gain a new perspective. You might identify a pursuit that is better off put to rest.
Uranus is finishing up its long-term transit of your sign. This month, the 1st brings Jupiter and Uranus into creative aspect, and on the 20-21, the Sun's support is with you. These reinforce your innovative, enterprising nature, and while the month doesn't favor pushing forward, you're in a fabulous position to come up with new ideas that you can put into action later. Lay the groundwork and do the research now. Issues that have left you on a fence or waiting for an answer since November are likely to clear up in December. Educational, legal, publishing, or travel matters may resume or delays lift after the 12th. The 20-21 is powerful for publishing and sharing your ideas with others.
The Full Moon on the 22nd is highly revealing and romantic. It's a time for discovering your feelings on a matter and then redirecting your life in fundamental ways with this new knowledge in mind. Home life can need extra attention. It's a beautiful time to understand your needs more clearly and to spend more time understanding the needs of those closest to you.
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