Gemini Monthly Horoscope December 2018

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Gemini (Born May 22 to 31) and Gemini Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Gemini:

December 2018 Gemini Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until December 21st:

The Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar seventh house--your partnership sector. This can be a time of much learning through the mirror of close relationships. It's not the time to push your agenda or personal plans forward; rather, it's a cycle in which you are at your best when you recognize the need to form alliances, to give back to a special someone, and to compromise in order to find some balance in your life.

It's a strong period for putting yourself into another person's shoes and to better understand him/her. You may be meeting with someone strong and assertive by nature now, or a partner is more assertive and needy of attention. There may be some competitive feelings between you and a significant other now. Focus is on reconciliation, forming or cementing bonds, diplomacy, consultation, one-on-one interactions, and negotiations. You may feel a little drained physically now, temporarily.

From December 22nd forward:

The Sun energizes your sector of transformation, change, sexuality, personal growth, regeneration, others' money and resources, addictions, and taxes. As a result, this is not the most gregarious of months for you. You take a step back, focus on intimacy with a partner, or simply retreat a little from the hectic pace of life. This is an excellent time to create a budget or financial plan, or to rid yourself of bad habits that undermine your sense of personal power and self-mastery.

All that is deeply personal comes into focus now. Intimate matters are especially important to you during this cycle. Just how well you are handling your life comes up for inspection. Your self-mastery skills and psychological predisposition matter to you more than usual. This is the time of year when you are most desirous of change on a deep level. Clearing out psychic "junk" or ridding yourself of bad habits may be part of the picture now. You are more willing than usual to explore life's secrets.

This cycle brings greater in-depth understanding and an inclination to delve beneath the surface of matters to get to the bottom of them. Research uncovers new material that allows you to develop a better overall picture of the year's events. This is an especially introspective cycle during which you have the chance to truly uncover your personal strengths and talents. On a more practical level, you may be dealing with joint finances and shared resources now more than usual.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort, Pleasure

From December 2nd forward:

Venus graces your solar sixth house now. Establishing a happy and harmonious work environment through friendly relations with co-workers or tidying up your work area comes into focus now. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment. You are generally well liked and respected socially on the job right now. Some laziness is possible now, as you tend to associate pleasure with work! Perhaps you are socializing more than usual on the job. You have good team spirit during this cycle, and you are more tactful and obliging with your co-workers. You are less inclined to fall in love for the sake of love itself during this cycle. Your tendency is to consider whether it is clever to do so! You're most successful doing tasks that involve cooperation and team harmony. You could find that your talents or skills are especially appreciated. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment.

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 sixth house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to work, health matters, and daily routines. Be as non-judgmental as you can with co-workers and/or employees. Re-thinking the suitability of your job is possible now, but you should avoid jumping to any premature decisions. Work-related mess-ups can frustrate you, or you might need to redo work that you thought was complete. However, you might find that the refinements you make now will be very valuable later. Double- check your work before submitting it. It's a fine time for researching health and nutrition programs, as well as job skills and opportunities, but perhaps not the best time for beginning all-new programs. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with co-workers and health professionals; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of your personal presentation or image to others and communications with family because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Because Mercury is your sign's ruler, all of the common Mercury Retrograde issues may apply. Put off making important decisions with regards to family and domestic matters (Virgo-ruled for you) just now, and take care when it comes to communicating with family members.

Until December 12th: 

Mercury transits your solar sixth house. This is a good placement for Mercury, as it is the natural ruler of the sixth house. It's an excellent period for sorting out the details of your daily existence. You are inclined to make to-do lists, pay bills and sort out clutter, and to do detail work on the job. Health matters are most certainly on your brain as well, and you could be thinking of scheduling check-ups or busy researching ways to improve your health. You may also show a keener interest in improving your basic skills.

Your approach to work during this cycle is pleasant, happy, and logical for the most part, unless you allow worry or scattered energy to enter the picture. You are inclined to want to learn new work skills, or to improve your skills and output in terms of work. There is likely to be more activity, movement, contact, and communications with co-workers now.

You tend to take more interest in organizing your working environment--and this is an excellent time to do so, as you are especially objective and intelligent when it comes to getting a handle on your daily affairs and all of the "little things" that contribute to a feeling of efficiency and competency. Menial tasks become more prominent. Watch, however, for tension or idle chit-chat interfering with your work output during this cycle.

From December 12th forward: 

Mercury transits your solar seventh house. You tend to weigh the pros and cons of every issue during this cycle, taking into account others' needs as well as your own. Some indecisiveness is possible now, simply because you naturally entertain opposing viewpoints. You have a strong desire to cooperate and communicate with others now. You feel most comfortable spending time with people on a one-to-one level, or with those with whom you share a personal history.

Interestingly, your own thoughts become clearer through dialogue with others during this window. You may be doing public relations work, counseling, negotiating, or arbitration during this cycle. There is a lot of emphasis on communications with partners and best friends at this time. You can use the power of words to advise others or to make peace with people in your life. You are more diplomatic than usual during this transit.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until December 31st:

Mars continues to energize your solar tenth house now. You bring much energy, enthusiasm, and drive to your career or to directing activities in your life during this cycle. You may be quite competitive during this period, preferring to achieve and accomplish things on your own. This attitude can, in some cases, be seen by others as an instigating or otherwise offensive energy, so be aware of that possibility.

This is a strong time for directly pursuing your goals, and, if you need that extra push or oomph to get a plan going, particularly a professional one, or to assert your desires, then this is the time. You are self-motivated, and your enthusiasm can be harnessed if you so choose.

From December 31st forward:

Mars is energizing your solar eleventh house now. Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes.

As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).

Overview Horoscope:

December 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Gemini:There is a special focus on both relationships and ambitions this month, dear Gemini. Where there were feelings of being in limbo, confusion, or delays in recent weeks (and even months), you'll enjoy forward movement, corrected courses, and clarifications in December. For you, areas most affected by slowdowns have been relationships, work, routines, and health. Clarity comes to these areas of life this month, as well as some second chances to work things out. December eases you forward, and January is set to excite and encourage you further.

December features some very supportive influences for your practical affairs and partnerships. Mars brings extra muscle and motivation to your career, image, status, and responsibilities up until the last day of the month (and the year 2018!). You are more ambitious than usual and focused on accomplishing something important to you. You're not in any mood to be told what to do, preferring to lead the way yourself or to set your own pace. You're enterprising and innovative. Your ruler, Mercury, turns direct on the 6th.

With much going on in your solar eighth house this year, there is usually a lot going on under the hood with your intimate life and/or with money matters and support. December is no exception. The chances of smoothing over a disagreement or attracting the support you need are high.

Relationships and negotiations are in focus for you with the Sun, Mercury, and Jupiter moving through your opposite sign. You're working on making your connections stronger and happier, and you have cosmic support for this task. Even with some backtracking, you're coming out ahead. In the first week of the month, you can experience some tension as your career or long-term goals may seem to clash with a partner or your relationship goals. This kind of strain is ongoing although on-and-off for you, but with Mars in your career section all month, these theme is aggravated in spots in December. Clearing the air may be necessary.

With Mars at the top of your solar chart, you can be especially dynamic and creative with business, career, and life plans this month. Your work is taking a more creative direction in general, but this month you are revving up in this regard, readier than usual to put your plans into motion or to push things along. It certainly helps that you have boosted charisma at work with Venus moving through your work and health sector all month. Your ambitions are certainly stimulated, and you can be in the position of being in charge and at the lead of things.

While much of your December astrology points to improving partnerships and a focus on companionship, this seemingly contradictory Mars trend is an independent one, and it's about career, life path matters, and your relationship with people in authority. Ambition and the desire for recognition of your performance can be stimulated for many of you, and for others, there can be a sudden surge of motivation and energy for coming up with a workable, results-oriented life plan. You may want to go it alone on some level - to take the initiative and the lead. Follow your ambitions, but be as considerate as possible to those around you, particularly around the 1-2 and 5-6. Avoid pushing yourself to the point of burn out. Be innovative but patient as well for best results. You'll find opportunities to advance your goals are with you most strongly around the 15-17 and 27-29.

Virtually all month (from the 2nd forward), smoothing over problem areas at work or with your daily routines comes naturally and easily. There may be social or love opportunities emerging as you pursue your work or health goals.

Combining your resources with a trusted someone can work to your benefit. The New Moon on the 7th brings new energy for forming a partnership or improving one. It's also strong for seeing yourself through others' eyes, taking steps to strengthen your connections with others, and finding ways to bring more balance and harmony to your life in general. From the 12th forward (and particularly around the 20-21) is a perhaps an even stronger period for attracting helpful people into your life. Energetically, it may not be the most potent time for personal plans, but focusing on connecting well with others can give your life a real boost.

A significant other can help give you perspective this month and shared plans and ideas can improve your bond. The 12th forward is excellent for conversations with a partner, advisor, or counselor. Others can be your sounding board. Listen when people compliment you or recognize your talents and potential, as the feedback can be precious to you now.

The Full Moon on the 22nd can open your eyes to the need (or desire) to manage your resources. These newly awakened feelings may color most of your choices in the final week of the month. You might gain new understanding of where you'd like to go. How to deal with a money matter or predicament surrounding personal possessions or an intimate relationship can become more evident. You recognize the need to take better care of yourself and your resources at this time, and it's a good move! You're likely to have a moment of great clarity that helps you to establish your priorities.

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See also general trends for Gemini in 2018.

Gemini (Born June 1 to 11) and Gemini Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Gemini:

December 2018 Gemini Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

The Sun illuminates your seventh house. At this time of year, you have a greater need than usual to be with a partner. Bouncing ideas off someone helps you to better understand yourself. A partner provides a mirror for your own self-discovery. Now is the time to realize your own potential through a significant other. During this cycle, you focus on balancing your personal interests and objectives with your social life, or with those of a partner. The emphasis is on "us" rather than "me".

You need the energies, companionship, and support of other people, and they may also seek out your support and companionship. It's important to include others rather than to go solo for the time being. However, bending too much to the will of another is not advised either. Social interactions of a personal, one-on-one kind are emphasized. Circumstances are such that your diplomacy skills are required. Your popularity is increasing, and is reinforced by your own ability to cooperate and harmonize. Your ego and pride are tied up in how you relate to others now. This may be an especially busy time for people who consult or work with clients one-on-one.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until December 17th:

Venus continues to transit your solar fifth house. Your popularity is on an upward trend during this cycle as others find you especially attractive and friendly. You may have the desire to dress well and in good taste. There is strength in your feelings of love and the power of attraction, which may open the door to new romantic relationships. Yet, you are not aggressive in your approach to love. Instead, you attract more if you allow yourself to be pursued during this cycle. Conditions are highlighted in connection with young people, and quite possibly a female child--a stronger bond could be formed during this period. You are feeling inspired creatively and romantically and you express your loving feelings quite openly now. Creative self-expression of any kind is favored at this time. You will also thoroughly enjoy artistic, musical, or cultural events and activities, especially in the company of a loved one. At this time, you instinctively know how to place yourself in the best light in order to make a good impression on others. Any love affair begun now will be characterized by good cheer, having fun, and a fair share of emotional drama!

From December 17th forward:

Venus graces your solar sixth house now. Establishing a happy and harmonious work environment through friendly relations with co-workers or tidying up your work area comes into focus now. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment. You are generally well liked and respected socially on the job right now. Some laziness is possible now, as you tend to associate pleasure with work! Perhaps you are socializing more than usual on the job. You have good team spirit during this cycle, and you are more tactful and obliging with your co-workers. You are less inclined to fall in love for the sake of love itself during this cycle. Your tendency is to consider whether it is clever to do so! You're most successful doing tasks that involve cooperation and team harmony. You could find that your talents or skills are especially appreciated. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment.

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 sixth house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to work, health matters, and daily routines. Be as non-judgmental as you can with co-workers and/or employees. Re-thinking the suitability of your job is possible now, but you should avoid jumping to any premature decisions. Work-related mess-ups can frustrate you, or you might need to redo work that you thought was complete. However, you might find that the refinements you make now will be very valuable later. Double- check your work before submitting it. It's a fine time for researching health and nutrition programs, as well as job skills and opportunities, but perhaps not the best time for beginning all-new programs. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with co-workers and health professionals; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of your personal presentation or image to others and communications with family because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Because Mercury is your sign's ruler, all of the common Mercury Retrograde issues may apply. Put off making important decisions with regards to family and domestic matters (Virgo-ruled for you) just now, and take care when it comes to communicating with family members.

Until December 22nd:

Mercury continues to transit your solar sixth house. This is an excellent cycle for improving your skills, objectively identifying your weaknesses so that you can work on them, and for finding flaws in your work methods or approach to daily activities so that you can make necessary changes.

You might be especially focused on list-making and to-do lists, as well as organizing things around you. The need to communicate about your work, health, and other daily affairs, or with co-workers, is especially strong now. Negative expression of this position is worrying about sixth house matters (work, health, pets, and so forth) rather than finding ways to improve these things.

From December 22nd forward:

Mercury transits your solar seventh house. You tend to weigh the pros and cons of every issue during this cycle, taking into account others' needs as well as your own. Some indecisiveness is possible now, simply because you naturally entertain opposing viewpoints. You have a strong desire to cooperate and communicate with others now. You feel most comfortable spending time with people on a one-to-one level, or with those with whom you share a personal history.

Interestingly, your own thoughts become clearer through dialogue with others during this window. You may be doing public relations work, counseling, negotiating, or arbitration during this cycle. There is a lot of emphasis on communications with partners and best friends at this time. You can use the power of words to advise others or to make peace with people in your life. You are more diplomatic than usual during this transit.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars animates and energizes your solar tenth house. This transit stimulates your ambition and/or your desire to be recognized for your accomplishments. Whether it's professional or personal, you are likely to have an increased desire for others to notice you. This can be a good time to become self-employed or start a business if other factors (and Mars itself) are favorable. Conflicts with those in authority are possible now. You may pour more energy into self-promotion or business/career activities.

Overview Horoscope:

December 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Gemini:There is a special focus on both relationships and ambitions this month, dear Gemini. Where there were feelings of being in limbo, confusion, or delays in recent weeks (and even months), you'll enjoy forward movement, corrected courses, and clarifications in December. For you, areas most affected by slowdowns have been relationships, work, routines, and health. Clarity comes to these areas of life this month, as well as some second chances to work things out. December eases you forward, and January is set to excite and encourage you further.

December features some very supportive influences for your practical affairs and partnerships. Mars brings extra muscle and motivation to your career, image, status, and responsibilities up until the last day of the month (and the year 2018!). You are more ambitious than usual and focused on accomplishing something important to you. You're not in any mood to be told what to do, preferring to lead the way yourself or to set your own pace. You're enterprising and innovative. Your ruler, Mercury, turns direct on the 6th.

With much going on in your solar eighth house this year, there is usually a lot going on under the hood with your intimate life and/or with money matters and support. December is no exception. The chances of smoothing over a disagreement or attracting the support you need are high.

Relationships and negotiations are in focus for you with the Sun, Mercury, and Jupiter moving through your opposite sign. You're working on making your connections stronger and happier, and you have cosmic support for this task. Even with some backtracking, you're coming out ahead. In the first week of the month, you can experience some tension as your career or long-term goals may seem to clash with a partner or your relationship goals. This kind of strain is ongoing although on-and-off for you, but with Mars in your career section all month, these theme is aggravated in spots in December. Clearing the air may be necessary.

With Mars at the top of your solar chart, you can be especially dynamic and creative with business, career, and life plans this month. Your work is taking a more creative direction in general, but this month you are revving up in this regard, readier than usual to put your plans into motion or to push things along. It certainly helps that you have boosted charisma at work with Venus moving through your work and health sector all month. Your ambitions are certainly stimulated, and you can be in the position of being in charge and at the lead of things.

While much of your December astrology points to improving partnerships and a focus on companionship, this seemingly contradictory Mars trend is an independent one, and it's about career, life path matters, and your relationship with people in authority. Ambition and the desire for recognition of your performance can be stimulated for many of you, and for others, there can be a sudden surge of motivation and energy for coming up with a workable, results-oriented life plan. You may want to go it alone on some level - to take the initiative and the lead. Follow your ambitions, but be as considerate as possible to those around you, particularly around the 1-2 and 5-6. Avoid pushing yourself to the point of burn out. Be innovative but patient as well for best results. You'll find opportunities to advance your goals are with you most strongly around the 15-17 and 27-29.

Virtually all month (from the 2nd forward), smoothing over problem areas at work or with your daily routines comes naturally and easily. There may be social or love opportunities emerging as you pursue your work or health goals.

Combining your resources with a trusted someone can work to your benefit. The New Moon on the 7th brings new energy for forming a partnership or improving one. It's also strong for seeing yourself through others' eyes, taking steps to strengthen your connections with others, and finding ways to bring more balance and harmony to your life in general. From the 12th forward (and particularly around the 20-21) is a perhaps an even stronger period for attracting helpful people into your life. Energetically, it may not be the most potent time for personal plans, but focusing on connecting well with others can give your life a real boost.

A significant other can help give you perspective this month and shared plans and ideas can improve your bond. The 12th forward is excellent for conversations with a partner, advisor, or counselor. Others can be your sounding board. Listen when people compliment you or recognize your talents and potential, as the feedback can be precious to you now.

The Full Moon on the 22nd can open your eyes to the need (or desire) to manage your resources. These newly awakened feelings may color most of your choices in the final week of the month. You might gain new understanding of where you'd like to go. How to deal with a money matter or predicament surrounding personal possessions or an intimate relationship can become more evident. You recognize the need to take better care of yourself and your resources at this time, and it's a good move! You're likely to have a moment of great clarity that helps you to establish your priorities.

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 Gemini in 2018.

Gemini (Born June 12 to 21)
AND Gemini Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Gemini:

December 2018 Gemini Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until December 12th:

The Sun continues to spotlight your solar sixth house. This is a busy period that finds you tending to many different details of your daily existence--your work, various projects, organization around the home and office, your daily routines, and health matters. Your ego may be especially tied up in the work you do, so that you are proud and more creative than usual in your job. You may be in the position to take charge in your work, or to take charge of your health and diet. Sometimes this cycle relates to increased activities involving pets. You seek to perfect your skills or methods now, and you focus on the parts that make up the whole now in order to improve your daily life. As a result, you can be more critical than usual, but this process is necessary for you to sort out what works for you and what doesn't.

From December 12th forward:

The Sun illuminates your seventh house. At this time of year, you have a greater need than usual to be with a partner. Bouncing ideas off someone helps you to better understand yourself. A partner provides a mirror for your own self-discovery. Now is the time to realize your own potential through a significant other. During this cycle, you focus on balancing your personal interests and objectives with your social life, or with those of a partner. The emphasis is on "us" rather than "me".

You need the energies, companionship, and support of other people, and they may also seek out your support and companionship. It's important to include others rather than to go solo for the time being. However, bending too much to the will of another is not advised either. Social interactions of a personal, one-on-one kind are emphasized. Circumstances are such that your diplomacy skills are required. Your popularity is increasing, and is reinforced by your own ability to cooperate and harmonize. Your ego and pride are tied up in how you relate to others now. This may be an especially busy time for people who consult or work with clients one-on-one.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until December 28th:

Venus continues to transit your solar fifth house. Your popularity is on an upward trend during this cycle as others find you especially attractive and friendly. You may have the desire to dress well and in good taste. There is strength in your feelings of love and the power of attraction, which may open the door to new romantic relationships. Yet, you are not aggressive in your approach to love. Instead, you attract more if you allow yourself to be pursued during this cycle. Conditions are highlighted in connection with young people, and quite possibly a female child--a stronger bond could be formed during this period. You are feeling inspired creatively and romantically and you express your loving feelings quite openly now. Creative self-expression of any kind is favored at this time. You will also thoroughly enjoy artistic, musical, or cultural events and activities, especially in the company of a loved one. At this time, you instinctively know how to place yourself in the best light in order to make a good impression on others. Any love affair begun now will be characterized by good cheer, having fun, and a fair share of emotional drama!

From December 28th forward:

Venus graces your solar sixth house now. Establishing a happy and harmonious work environment through friendly relations with co-workers or tidying up your work area comes into focus now. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment. You are generally well liked and respected socially on the job right now. Some laziness is possible now, as you tend to associate pleasure with work! Perhaps you are socializing more than usual on the job. You have good team spirit during this cycle, and you are more tactful and obliging with your co-workers. You are less inclined to fall in love for the sake of love itself during this cycle. Your tendency is to consider whether it is clever to do so! You're most successful doing tasks that involve cooperation and team harmony. You could find that your talents or skills are especially appreciated. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment.

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 sixth house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to work, health matters, and daily routines. Be as non-judgmental as you can with co-workers and/or employees. Re-thinking the suitability of your job is possible now, but you should avoid jumping to any premature decisions. Work-related mess-ups can frustrate you, or you might need to redo work that you thought was complete. However, you might find that the refinements you make now will be very valuable later. Double- check your work before submitting it. It's a fine time for researching health and nutrition programs, as well as job skills and opportunities, but perhaps not the best time for beginning all-new programs. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with co-workers and health professionals; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of your personal presentation or image to others and communications with family because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Because Mercury is your sign's ruler, all of the common Mercury Retrograde issues may apply. Put off making important decisions with regards to family and domestic matters (Virgo-ruled for you) just now, and take care when it comes to communicating with family members.

Until December 28th:

Mercury continues to transit your solar sixth house. This is an excellent cycle for improving your skills, objectively identifying your weaknesses so that you can work on them, and for finding flaws in your work methods or approach to daily activities so that you can make necessary changes.

You might be especially focused on list-making and to-do lists, as well as organizing things around you. The need to communicate about your work, health, and other daily affairs, or with co-workers, is especially strong now. Negative expression of this position is worrying about sixth house matters (work, health, pets, and so forth) rather than finding ways to improve these things.

From December 28th forward:

Mercury transits your solar seventh house. You tend to weigh the pros and cons of every issue during this cycle, taking into account others' needs as well as your own. Some indecisiveness is possible now, simply because you naturally entertain opposing viewpoints. You have a strong desire to cooperate and communicate with others now. You feel most comfortable spending time with people on a one-to-one level, or with those with whom you share a personal history.

Interestingly, your own thoughts become clearer through dialogue with others during this window. You may be doing public relations work, counseling, negotiating, or arbitration during this cycle. There is a lot of emphasis on communications with partners and best friends at this time. You can use the power of words to advise others or to make peace with people in your life. You are more diplomatic than usual during this transit.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until December 17th:

Mars continues to animate and energize your solar ninth house. Your energy levels and sense of timing are good during this cycle. You are strong and bold in your beliefs and convictions as well, and others tend to naturally follow your lead. You actively seek out new learning experiences and have a strong desire to set out on new adventures, however big or small. Others find you easy to be around, even inspiring and energizing, and are attracted to your assertiveness and courage.

From December 28th forward:

Mars animates and energizes your solar tenth house. This transit stimulates your ambition and/or your desire to be recognized for your accomplishments. Whether it's professional or personal, you are likely to have an increased desire for others to notice you. This can be a good time to become self-employed or start a business if other factors (and Mars itself) are favorable. Conflicts with those in authority are possible now. You may pour more energy into self-promotion or business/career activities.

Overview Horoscope:

December 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Gemini:There is a special focus on both relationships and ambitions this month, dear Gemini. Where there were feelings of being in limbo, confusion, or delays in recent weeks (and even months), you'll enjoy forward movement, corrected courses, and clarifications in December. For you, areas most affected by slowdowns have been relationships, work, routines, and health. Clarity comes to these areas of life this month, as well as some second chances to work things out. December eases you forward, and January is set to excite and encourage you further.

December features some very supportive influences for your practical affairs and partnerships. Mars brings extra muscle and motivation to your career, image, status, and responsibilities up until the last day of the month (and the year 2018!). You are more ambitious than usual and focused on accomplishing something important to you. You're not in any mood to be told what to do, preferring to lead the way yourself or to set your own pace. You're enterprising and innovative. Your ruler, Mercury, turns direct on the 6th.

With much going on in your solar eighth house this year, there is usually a lot going on under the hood with your intimate life and/or with money matters and support. December is no exception. The chances of smoothing over a disagreement or attracting the support you need are high.

Relationships and negotiations are in focus for you with the Sun, Mercury, and Jupiter moving through your opposite sign. You're working on making your connections stronger and happier, and you have cosmic support for this task. Even with some backtracking, you're coming out ahead. In the first week of the month, you can experience some tension as your career or long-term goals may seem to clash with a partner or your relationship goals. This kind of strain is ongoing although on-and-off for you, but with Mars in your career section all month, these theme is aggravated in spots in December. Clearing the air may be necessary.

With Mars at the top of your solar chart, you can be especially dynamic and creative with business, career, and life plans this month. Your work is taking a more creative direction in general, but this month you are revving up in this regard, readier than usual to put your plans into motion or to push things along. It certainly helps that you have boosted charisma at work with Venus moving through your work and health sector all month. Your ambitions are certainly stimulated, and you can be in the position of being in charge and at the lead of things.

While much of your December astrology points to improving partnerships and a focus on companionship, this seemingly contradictory Mars trend is an independent one, and it's about career, life path matters, and your relationship with people in authority. Ambition and the desire for recognition of your performance can be stimulated for many of you, and for others, there can be a sudden surge of motivation and energy for coming up with a workable, results-oriented life plan. You may want to go it alone on some level - to take the initiative and the lead. Follow your ambitions, but be as considerate as possible to those around you, particularly around the 1-2 and 5-6. Avoid pushing yourself to the point of burn out. Be innovative but patient as well for best results. You'll find opportunities to advance your goals are with you most strongly around the 15-17 and 27-29.

Virtually all month (from the 2nd forward), smoothing over problem areas at work or with your daily routines comes naturally and easily. There may be social or love opportunities emerging as you pursue your work or health goals.

Combining your resources with a trusted someone can work to your benefit. The New Moon on the 7th brings new energy for forming a partnership or improving one. It's also strong for seeing yourself through others' eyes, taking steps to strengthen your connections with others, and finding ways to bring more balance and harmony to your life in general. From the 12th forward (and particularly around the 20-21) is a perhaps an even stronger period for attracting helpful people into your life. Energetically, it may not be the most potent time for personal plans, but focusing on connecting well with others can give your life a real boost.

A significant other can help give you perspective this month and shared plans and ideas can improve your bond. The 12th forward is excellent for conversations with a partner, advisor, or counselor. Others can be your sounding board. Listen when people compliment you or recognize your talents and potential, as the feedback can be precious to you now.

The Full Moon on the 22nd can open your eyes to the need (or desire) to manage your resources. These newly awakened feelings may color most of your choices in the final week of the month. You might gain new understanding of where you'd like to go. How to deal with a money matter or predicament surrounding personal possessions or an intimate relationship can become more evident. You recognize the need to take better care of yourself and your resources at this time, and it's a good move! You're likely to have a moment of great clarity that helps you to establish your priorities.

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