Libra Monthly Horoscope – December 2017

Libra (Born September 24 to October 3) and Libra Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Libra:

December 2017 Libra Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until December 21st:

The Sun continues to highlight your solar third house--a time of the year in which you are most likely to be a "busy bee". Communications, short trips, errand-running, and general busy-ness feature now. You could have a finger in many pies, so to speak, as your curiosity is piqued by a larger variety of things than usual. Used well, this could be a period in which you come up with solutions to a number of problems. You are more inclined to take pride in your intellectual accomplishments and/or your ability to socialize and make connections.

From December 21st forward:

With the Sun spotlighting your house of family and home, these areas are your instinctive focus during this period. Your family, home, property concerns, roots, and heritage come into focus and become a source of pride. You are likely quite preoccupied with feelings of security and your inner experiences. This is a time when you send down roots and seek a feeling of belonging. You could be thrust into a position of leadership on the home front.

Ego confrontations with family members are possible now, but the best way to handle this energy is to do your best to strengthen your relationship with your family and your home base. This is a time to do what you can to build trust in your family life and a strong foundation within yourself so that regardless of what you meet in the outside world over the next months, you have a secure place to return to. Besides spending more time tending to domestic affairs, the focus can be on cultivating and nourishing the inner foundations that support you and your growth. This is a time to collect yourself--to fill your well, so to speak.

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

Until the 24th: 

With Venus moving through your solar third house during this period, you are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual, during this transit. Essentially, you are quite companionable now. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you find great value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips. During this period, you are most attracted to wit, cheerfulness, and verbal rapport. You are especially good at mediating conflicts. Smoothing over differences using your diplomacy skills figures now.

From the 25th forward: 

Venus warms your solar fourth house now. During this cycle, you are especially fond of the life of the home and family. You are more receptive and gentle on a romantic level, and tend to be sentimental or nostalgic.

You may particularly value the aesthetics in and around your home during this period. If things are out of whack on the home front, you will do whatever you can to create a peaceful and stable atmosphere.

In relationships, loyalty and sensitivity are more important to you than typically. You might focus on ways to earn money in or from your home. This is a calming influence--a time when simple pleasures most appeal.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

All month:

Mercury continues to move through your solar third house. Mercury feels right at home in the third house. Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, or information overload. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects.

As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress. It's a great time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when required to stick to routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project. You might spend a lot of time in your car making short frequent trips, running errands, communicating with siblings and neighbors, and visiting friends and relatives.

Mercury is retrograde from December 3-22:

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications involving legal affairs, travel, and education, as well as communications about the past, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. With Virgo ruling your twelfth house sector, somebody might be deceiving you or working against you, or nagging issues from the past may crop up and demand attention. Put off making solid travel plans if possible.

Occurring in your solar third house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to composing letters, emails, making phone calls, and with communications in general. There may be the need to revisit old, nagging issues with siblings or neighbors, errands could go wrong, you might have trouble getting from point A to point B (example, transportation problems), emails or letters get lost, and so forth. Idle chit- chatting during this period may have repercussions! People might be misunderstanding your words. You may be forgetful during this cycle, and it makes sense to allow yourself extra time to get to appointments, if they are not cancelled in the first place! It would also be wise to double-check your work and communications before sending them off.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until the 9th:

Mars continues to activate your solar first house, supplying you with added energy to apply towards personal goals, and a more assertive and direct approach to the world in general.

This is an excellent period for physical training and exercise of any kind. The desire to be self-sufficient and independent is especially strong now. You are far less tolerant of being restricted by or dependent on others, and this is a good time to identify your personal strengths and take positive action to rectify situations that may have previously felt frustrating or repressive.

You might be especially attracted to personal challenges, and seeing just how far you can push. However, be careful not to push yourself (and others) too far.

From the 9th forward:

Mars energizes your solar second house. You have more energy at your disposal to make money, but also to defend your values. This can be a very resourceful time, when you make the most of what you have. You have much energy for new money-making projects, or for stepping up existing ones.

You may be over-identifying with what you have and own, and you could be trying to prove yourself (your worth) to others using money and possessions as the means to do so. If conflicts occur during this transit, they are likely to be over issues of ownership. This is a time when impulse buying is at a peak. You probably should avoid using credit right now, simply because your spending habits may be excessive and impulsive.

Overview Horoscope:

December 2017: December brings a high focus on your daily affairs, communications, connections, learning, personal interests, and sharing, dear Libra. Even with Mercury retrograde from the 3-22, you can manage to strengthen your relationships through shows of support and positive actions and make progress on pet projects. Most of December is excellent for collecting information, research, and work that involves refining and editing. Returning to unfinished projects or reconnecting with old studies, places, or people can be interesting and instructive. By month's end, you'll be ready to move new projects ahead. Until then, work on getting things right. Delays or slowdowns may be blessings in disguise as they allow you the chance to think things through more thoroughly. Home and family matters come into sharp focus from the 20th. Life slows down in all the right ways.

Jupiter and Neptune connect through a harmonious trine this month. They will revisit this aspect in May and August 2018, and to varying levels of intensity, the influence of this aspect is in effect until August. This is fortunate for your work, finances, and health. It's a time for subtle boosts to your feelings of self-worth which reverberate positively to many other life "departments." After all, feeling good about yourself leads to taking better care of yourself and to pouring more heart into your work, business, or other pursuits. Writing and teaching or other communications or transportation fields can add to your income or positively transform your work now and in the months ahead. Specific areas of your life, mainly related to income, work, and health, seem to fall into place magically. Your instincts for money and health are excellent, or your generosity and charitableness lead to improved work experiences. This is a time not so much for perfecting your craft or talents, but for rounding them out. Mars hooks into this aspect this month (and early January), pushing things along nicely. The natural arts or bodywork can appeal, soothe, and heal considerably now – earthy activities, massage, photography, pottery, and so forth. Anything that gives form to your feelings can benefit you. A partner or significant people in your life can be more understanding and accepting. You might discover something valuable about your line of work and how to make it more suitable to your mission in life.

The Full Moon on the 3rd pulls feelings up to the surface and can point to interesting discoveries or epiphanies. Even so, it happens when the Sun forms a square to Neptune and Mercury stations as it turns retrograde, and wishful or fearful thinking can obscure things just for now. Reserve judgment. The retrograde cycle itself from the 3-22 occurs in your communications sector and can certainly point to delays and slowdowns, but the workarounds you find as a result of mishaps can end up helping you or turning your attention to things you've overlooked. Venus in this same sector (until the 24th) helps cushion the blows as well. Your words may not be perfect, but your manner and charm make up for it.

Until the 9th, Mars continues to transit your sign, and while this can be a fiery, impulsive aspect, there is a sound and patient energy to it around the 5-6, when you may be in the position to take the lead in an important matter. You are acting and communicating with a little more authority, and you could find yourself guiding or teaching others. Reconnecting with an old friend may figure strongly now. From the 9th forward, Mars moves through your resources sector, stirring up ambition to increase your earnings or levels of security and comfort (or both).

The big headline of December is no-nonsense, serious Saturn moving out of your communications sector and into your home and family sector. Granted, this moves pulls Saturn out of harmony with your sign and into a position of challenge, but it does alleviate some of the pressure or inhibition you've felt with your everyday affairs, connections with acquaintances and siblings, and general mental outlook. From now and until 2020, home, family, personal, and nurturing/sustenance matters are areas that require increased discipline, realism, tradition, and structure with Saturn's shift. You're challenged to bring more order to your home life. Outworn or poor structures may break down now, and it's time to rebuild. While this transit has a few years to play out, you're likely to see hints of it now, particularly in the fourth week of December when both the Sun and Venus enter your home and family sector and immediately meet Saturn there! This can be a time of a new commitment to organizing home life or a family or home-related project. New responsibilities or limitations may emerge now, but this can get you into a position of feeling strong and in charge if you aim to meet your obligations and get organized. Start small and go from there. Saturn favors careful, responsible, slow-but-sure moves. It makes sense to deal with pressures instead of putting them off. You end the year mindful of what needs doing, but patient and relaxed.

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Libra (Born October 4 to 13) and Libra Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Libra:

December 2017 Libra Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

The Sun is illuminating your communications sector now, suggesting "busy-ness" and movement. You are exploring and searching, making connections, and paying more attention to your immediate environment. Social interaction is in emphasis during this period, and is, for the most part, light-hearted.

Give other people a little extra time and attention, notice their efforts on your behalf, and strengthen your connections. You are more curious and alert than usual, and you could be quite busy with errands, paperwork, phone calls, and light socializing. Much energy is expended in understanding and adapting to your immediate environment. Siblings, neighbors, close relatives, friends, and co-workers may play a more important role than usual in your life during this cycle.

You are more interested in exploring your own neighborhood than you are of something entirely new. This is not a time of big adventure-seeking! Rather, it's a time of little adventures close to home.

Neither is this a time when you are especially focused. In fact, you could have a finger in many pies right now. You are especially resourceful, and you could find yourself enjoying (or seeking) attention for your intellectual know-how. The ability to express and communicate your ideas is extremely important to you at this time. You are eager to investigate new things, whether scientific or technical.

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

Until December 9th: 

Venus continues to grace your solar second house during this period. You might receive gifts or bonuses now, or you find much comfort in what you already own and have. You may be a little extravagant with money for the time being, as your desire for luxury and comfort items is increased now, and this is something to watch for. When it comes to love, you value those who make you feel comfortable and secure.

From December 9th forward: 

With Venus moving through your solar third house during this period, you are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual, during this transit. Essentially, you are quite companionable now. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you find great value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips. During this period, you are most attracted to wit, cheerfulness, and verbal rapport. You are especially good at mediating conflicts. Smoothing over differences using your diplomacy skills figures now.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Mercury is retrograde from December 3-22:

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications involving legal affairs, travel, and education, as well as communications about the past, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. With Virgo ruling your twelfth house sector, somebody might be deceiving you or working against you, or nagging issues from the past may crop up and demand attention. Put off making solid travel plans if possible.

Occurring in your solar third house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to composing letters, emails, making phone calls, and with communications in general. There may be the need to revisit old, nagging issues with siblings or neighbors, errands could go wrong, you might have trouble getting from point A to point B (example, transportation problems), emails or letters get lost, and so forth. Idle chit- chatting during this period may have repercussions! People might be misunderstanding your words. You may be forgetful during this cycle, and it makes sense to allow yourself extra time to get to appointments, if they are not cancelled in the first place! It would also be wise to double-check your work and communications before sending them off.

All month: 

Mercury continues to move through your solar third house. Mercury feels right at home in the third house. Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, or information overload. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects.

As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress. It's a great time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when required to stick to routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project. You might spend a lot of time in your car making short frequent trips, running errands, communicating with siblings and neighbors, and visiting friends and relatives.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until the 25th:

Mars continues to activate your solar first house, supplying you with added energy to apply towards personal goals, and a more assertive and direct approach to the world in general.

This is an excellent period for physical training and exercise of any kind. The desire to be self-sufficient and independent is especially strong now. You are far less tolerant of being restricted by or dependent on others, and this is a good time to identify your personal strengths and take positive action to rectify situations that may have previously felt frustrating or repressive.

You might be especially attracted to personal challenges, and seeing just how far you can push. However, be careful not to push yourself (and others) too far.

From the 25th forward:

Mars energizes your solar second house. You have more energy at your disposal to make money, but also to defend your values. This can be a very resourceful time, when you make the most of what you have. You have much energy for new money-making projects, or for stepping up existing ones.

You may be over-identifying with what you have and own, and you could be trying to prove yourself (your worth) to others using money and possessions as the means to do so. If conflicts occur during this transit, they are likely to be over issues of ownership. This is a time when impulse buying is at a peak. You probably should avoid using credit right now, simply because your spending habits may be excessive and impulsive.

Overview Horoscope:

December 2017: December brings a high focus on your daily affairs, communications, connections, learning, personal interests, and sharing, dear Libra. Even with Mercury retrograde from the 3-22, you can manage to strengthen your relationships through shows of support and positive actions and make progress on pet projects. Most of December is excellent for collecting information, research, and work that involves refining and editing. Returning to unfinished projects or reconnecting with old studies, places, or people can be interesting and instructive. By month's end, you'll be ready to move new projects ahead. Until then, work on getting things right. Delays or slowdowns may be blessings in disguise as they allow you the chance to think things through more thoroughly. Home and family matters come into sharp focus from the 20th. Life slows down in all the right ways.

Jupiter and Neptune connect through a harmonious trine this month. They will revisit this aspect in May and August 2018, and to varying levels of intensity, the influence of this aspect is in effect until August. This is fortunate for your work, finances, and health. It's a time for subtle boosts to your feelings of self-worth which reverberate positively to many other life "departments." After all, feeling good about yourself leads to taking better care of yourself and to pouring more heart into your work, business, or other pursuits. Writing and teaching or other communications or transportation fields can add to your income or positively transform your work now and in the months ahead. Specific areas of your life, mainly related to income, work, and health, seem to fall into place magically. Your instincts for money and health are excellent, or your generosity and charitableness lead to improved work experiences. This is a time not so much for perfecting your craft or talents, but for rounding them out. Mars hooks into this aspect this month (and early January), pushing things along nicely. The natural arts or bodywork can appeal, soothe, and heal considerably now – earthy activities, massage, photography, pottery, and so forth. Anything that gives form to your feelings can benefit you. A partner or significant people in your life can be more understanding and accepting. You might discover something valuable about your line of work and how to make it more suitable to your mission in life.

The Full Moon on the 3rd pulls feelings up to the surface and can point to interesting discoveries or epiphanies. Even so, it happens when the Sun forms a square to Neptune and Mercury stations as it turns retrograde, and wishful or fearful thinking can obscure things just for now. Reserve judgment. The retrograde cycle itself from the 3-22 occurs in your communications sector and can certainly point to delays and slowdowns, but the workarounds you find as a result of mishaps can end up helping you or turning your attention to things you've overlooked. Venus in this same sector (until the 24th) helps cushion the blows as well. Your words may not be perfect, but your manner and charm make up for it.

Until the 9th, Mars continues to transit your sign, and while this can be a fiery, impulsive aspect, there is a sound and patient energy to it around the 5-6, when you may be in the position to take the lead in an important matter. You are acting and communicating with a little more authority, and you could find yourself guiding or teaching others. Reconnecting with an old friend may figure strongly now. From the 9th forward, Mars moves through your resources sector, stirring up ambition to increase your earnings or levels of security and comfort (or both).

The big headline of December is no-nonsense, serious Saturn moving out of your communications sector and into your home and family sector. Granted, this moves pulls Saturn out of harmony with your sign and into a position of challenge, but it does alleviate some of the pressure or inhibition you've felt with your everyday affairs, connections with acquaintances and siblings, and general mental outlook. From now and until 2020, home, family, personal, and nurturing/sustenance matters are areas that require increased discipline, realism, tradition, and structure with Saturn's shift. You're challenged to bring more order to your home life. Outworn or poor structures may break down now, and it's time to rebuild. While this transit has a few years to play out, you're likely to see hints of it now, particularly in the fourth week of December when both the Sun and Venus enter your home and family sector and immediately meet Saturn there! This can be a time of a new commitment to organizing home life or a family or home-related project. New responsibilities or limitations may emerge now, but this can get you into a position of feeling strong and in charge if you aim to meet your obligations and get organized. Start small and go from there. Saturn favors careful, responsible, slow-but-sure moves. It makes sense to deal with pressures instead of putting them off. You end the year mindful of what needs doing, but patient and relaxed.

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See also general trends for Libra in 2017 and the full 2017 Yearly Libra Horoscope.

Libra (Born October 14 to 23) and Libra Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Libra:

December 2017 Libra Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until December 11th:

The Sun continues to transit your solar second house. This is the most "financial" period of the year for you. You might have a more materialistic view of life for the time being, or you have an increased interest in your own possessions, during this cycle. You are more attracted to objects and possessions that give you a sense of comfort, status, or luxury now.

You probably should be on the lookout for a tendency to create your own financial stress due to extravagant spending habits. At this point in the year, you are unlikely to take many risks, however, and you can be quite resistant to change. This is a time when "comfort zones" are more important to you than usual--you value the familiar.

From December 11th forward:

The Sun is illuminating your communications sector now, suggesting "busy-ness" and movement. You are exploring and searching, making connections, and paying more attention to your immediate environment. Social interaction is in emphasis during this period, and is, for the most part, light-hearted.

Give other people a little extra time and attention, notice their efforts on your behalf, and strengthen your connections. You are more curious and alert than usual, and you could be quite busy with errands, paperwork, phone calls, and light socializing. Much energy is expended in understanding and adapting to your immediate environment. Siblings, neighbors, close relatives, friends, and co-workers may play a more important role than usual in your life during this cycle.

You are more interested in exploring your own neighborhood than you are of something entirely new. This is not a time of big adventure-seeking! Rather, it's a time of little adventures close to home.

Neither is this a time when you are especially focused. In fact, you could have a finger in many pies right now. You are especially resourceful, and you could find yourself enjoying (or seeking) attention for your intellectual know-how. The ability to express and communicate your ideas is extremely important to you at this time. You are eager to investigate new things, whether scientific or technical.

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

Until December 17th: 

Venus continues to grace your solar second house during this period. You might receive gifts or bonuses now, or you find much comfort in what you already own and have. You may be a little extravagant with money for the time being, as your desire for luxury and comfort items is increased now, and this is something to watch for. When it comes to love, you value those who make you feel comfortable and secure.

From December 17th forward: 

With Venus moving through your solar third house during this period, you are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual, during this transit. Essentially, you are quite companionable now. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you find great value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips. During this period, you are most attracted to wit, cheerfulness, and verbal rapport. You are especially good at mediating conflicts. Smoothing over differences using your diplomacy skills figures now.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Mercury is retrograde from December 3-22:

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications involving legal affairs, travel, and education, as well as communications about the past, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. With Virgo ruling your twelfth house sector, somebody might be deceiving you or working against you, or nagging issues from the past may crop up and demand attention. Put off making solid travel plans if possible.

Occurring in your solar second and third houses this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to new financial initiatives, composing letters, emails, and phone calls, as well as communicating with neighbors and siblings. Back up your computer and allow sufficient time for delays or transportation mishaps when going for appointments. As well, it would be wise to choose your words carefully. What you say or write can too easily be misinterpreted during this period. There may be the need to revisit old, nagging issues regarding personal finances. Take this time to re-budget instead of making premature purchases. Hold off on decision-making regarding money. Instead, take the time to re-think your sources of income and how you spend your cash during this period, but put off finalizing anything important for the time being. In fact, some money-making ideas or ventures may be put on hold due to circumstances beyond your control. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with co-workers, neighbors, and acquaintances, or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars continues to activate your solar first house, supplying you with added energy to apply towards personal goals, and a more assertive and direct approach to the world in general.

This is an excellent period for physical training and exercise of any kind. The desire to be self-sufficient and independent is especially strong now. You are far less tolerant of being restricted by or dependent on others, and this is a good time to identify your personal strengths and take positive action to rectify situations that may have previously felt frustrating or repressive.

You might be especially attracted to personal challenges, and seeing just how far you can push. However, be careful not to push yourself (and others) too far.

Overview Horoscope:

December 2017: December brings a high focus on your daily affairs, communications, connections, learning, personal interests, and sharing, dear Libra. Even with Mercury retrograde from the 3-22, you can manage to strengthen your relationships through shows of support and positive actions and make progress on pet projects. Most of December is excellent for collecting information, research, and work that involves refining and editing. Returning to unfinished projects or reconnecting with old studies, places, or people can be interesting and instructive. By month's end, you'll be ready to move new projects ahead. Until then, work on getting things right. Delays or slowdowns may be blessings in disguise as they allow you the chance to think things through more thoroughly. Home and family matters come into sharp focus from the 20th. Life slows down in all the right ways.

Jupiter and Neptune connect through a harmonious trine this month. They will revisit this aspect in May and August 2018, and to varying levels of intensity, the influence of this aspect is in effect until August. This is fortunate for your work, finances, and health. It's a time for subtle boosts to your feelings of self-worth which reverberate positively to many other life "departments." After all, feeling good about yourself leads to taking better care of yourself and to pouring more heart into your work, business, or other pursuits. Writing and teaching or other communications or transportation fields can add to your income or positively transform your work now and in the months ahead. Specific areas of your life, mainly related to income, work, and health, seem to fall into place magically. Your instincts for money and health are excellent, or your generosity and charitableness lead to improved work experiences. This is a time not so much for perfecting your craft or talents, but for rounding them out. Mars hooks into this aspect this month (and early January), pushing things along nicely. The natural arts or bodywork can appeal, soothe, and heal considerably now – earthy activities, massage, photography, pottery, and so forth. Anything that gives form to your feelings can benefit you. A partner or significant people in your life can be more understanding and accepting. You might discover something valuable about your line of work and how to make it more suitable to your mission in life.

The Full Moon on the 3rd pulls feelings up to the surface and can point to interesting discoveries or epiphanies. Even so, it happens when the Sun forms a square to Neptune and Mercury stations as it turns retrograde, and wishful or fearful thinking can obscure things just for now. Reserve judgment. The retrograde cycle itself from the 3-22 occurs in your communications sector and can certainly point to delays and slowdowns, but the workarounds you find as a result of mishaps can end up helping you or turning your attention to things you've overlooked. Venus in this same sector (until the 24th) helps cushion the blows as well. Your words may not be perfect, but your manner and charm make up for it.

Until the 9th, Mars continues to transit your sign, and while this can be a fiery, impulsive aspect, there is a sound and patient energy to it around the 5-6, when you may be in the position to take the lead in an important matter. You are acting and communicating with a little more authority, and you could find yourself guiding or teaching others. Reconnecting with an old friend may figure strongly now. From the 9th forward, Mars moves through your resources sector, stirring up ambition to increase your earnings or levels of security and comfort (or both).

The big headline of December is no-nonsense, serious Saturn moving out of your communications sector and into your home and family sector. Granted, this moves pulls Saturn out of harmony with your sign and into a position of challenge, but it does alleviate some of the pressure or inhibition you've felt with your everyday affairs, connections with acquaintances and siblings, and general mental outlook. From now and until 2020, home, family, personal, and nurturing/sustenance matters are areas that require increased discipline, realism, tradition, and structure with Saturn's shift. You're challenged to bring more order to your home life. Outworn or poor structures may break down now, and it's time to rebuild. While this transit has a few years to play out, you're likely to see hints of it now, particularly in the fourth week of December when both the Sun and Venus enter your home and family sector and immediately meet Saturn there! This can be a time of a new commitment to organizing home life or a family or home-related project. New responsibilities or limitations may emerge now, but this can get you into a position of feeling strong and in charge if you aim to meet your obligations and get organized. Start small and go from there. Saturn favors careful, responsible, slow-but-sure moves. It makes sense to deal with pressures instead of putting them off. You end the year mindful of what needs doing, but patient and relaxed.

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.

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Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our Love & Romance Forecast report.

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