This Week in Astrology Nov 30-Dec 6, 2025

This Week in Astrology: November 30-December 6, 2025

November 30th to December 6th, 2025

On Thursday evening, the Gemini Moon exactly opposes the Sagittarius Sun. The Gemini-Sagittarius polarity is a mental axis, where Gemini represents the “lower mind” and Sagittarius represents the “higher mind”. A Gemini Moon encourages us to think logically, while Sagittarius persuades us to think in a far broader manner. Sagittarius symbolizes the quest for meaning and ideas that expand upon the here and now.

Gemini is quite comfortable in his or her immediate environment or neighborhood, while Sagittarius stimulates us to venture beyond. Neglecting either end of the axis will surely backfire on us. Ideally, a balance should be found between the two energies, and this is what the Full Moon invites us to do.

This Full Moon is about communication, attitude, and sense of adventure. Something has been building inside of us, and now is the time when the energy of the cosmos fairly demands that we let it out. Over the next two weeks, we will discover what this means for us. For now, we can’t sit on our feelings. We need to express them.

The Full Moon Chart:

Full Moon in Gemini Chart: December 5th, 2025

The Full Moon is a time of culmination and the promise of fulfillment of that which was started at the New Moon. It is an emotional time–a time of romance, fertilization, and relationships. With the Moon full and bright in the sky, symbolic “illumination” occurs in our own lives.

However, these feelings and revelations are emotional ones, as there is a sense of emotions bursting forth into our consciousness. It’s time to express ourselves and to let things out of our systems. Of course, we might want to exercise some care while doing so, knowing that what is coming out of us is not particularly rational as yet.

Finalizing plans should probably be saved for a later date and we should watch for too-quick decisions and actions, but paying close attention to what’s illuminated now makes sense. Through the events or the tensions of this time, we can ultimately get to a better understanding of ourselves, and particularly of our desires.

This lunation’s square to the Moon’s Nodes suggests we may be working against public sentiment or encountering difficulties drumming up support in our mission.

The chart wheel above shows the main, most important influences, which is useful to see the chart patterns and heaviest factors. Below, the chart wheel has some additional points, such as Chiron, major asteroids, Eris, and more. Click on it to enlarge.

Full Moon in Gemini 2025 (with additional points)

This phase of the Moon occurs at 13 degrees and 4 minutes of Gemini opposite the Sun at the same degree of Sagittarius, affecting planets at approximately 9 to 17 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) the most.

NEXT WEEK: The next Moon phase will occur next week, on Thursday, December 11th, 2025, at 3:51 PM EST, when the Last Quarter Moon will occur.

Previous: First Quarter Moon

First Quarter Moon

The First Quarter MOON occurs on Friday, November 28th, 2025, at 1:59 AM EST.

Early Friday, the First Quarter Moon occurs as the Sun in Sagittarius forms a square with the Moon in Pisces. There is a crisis theme surrounding any quarter Moon phase, and we feel compelled to take action. Shortly after some trial and error, we become aware of how our actions affect those close to us.

Whatever project or initiative we began around the New Moon is now off the ground, and it may face its first obstacles. This can be a time of stress, clashing, and discord, but also of high energy, motivation, and growth.

The First Quarter Moon Chart:

This phase of the Moon occurs at 6 degrees and 18 minutes of Pisces square the Sun at the same degree of Sagittarius, affecting planets at approximately 4 to 8 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) the most.

Moon Phase Cycle: Bigger Picture

Nov 20
, 2025, 1:47 AM, Sun conjunct Moon (New Moon)
Nov 28, 2025, 1:59 AM, Sun square Moon (First Quarter Moon)
Dec 4, 2025, 6:14 PM, Sun opposition Moon (Full Moon)
Dec 11, 2025, 3:51 PM, Sun square Moon (Last Quarter Moon)
Dec 19, 2025, 8:43 PM, Sun conjunct Moon (New Moon)

(Times are Eastern)

This week: The Sun is in Sagittarius; Mercury is in Scorpio; Venus is in Scorpio until November 30th, when it enters Sagittarius; Mars is in Sagittarius.

The Sun is in Sagittarius from November 21-December 21. With the Sun in Sagittarius, our focus shifts from the need for an intimate connection with a person and with ourselves, to the desire to reach out to the world and connect with something larger than ourselves.

While the Sun moves through this fiery, mutable sign, we can take steps to increase our understanding and awareness of the world around us. We are more able to muster up the courage to expand our horizons and branch out into new ways of thinking.

We can gain more confidence and optimism by focusing on the “big picture” as we move away from our focus on the details of mundane existence. Although we may be prone to overdoing our expectations, we have the opportunity to nurture our faith, hope, and vision under this influence.

Mercury is in Scorpio from October 6-29 and from November 18-December 11 [Mercury transits Scorpio in two parts this year due to Mercury’s retrograde from November 9-29 that begins in Sagittarius and ends in Scorpio]. When Mercury is in Scorpio, our thoughts and communications are more probing and intense. While Mercury in Libra urged us to find balance and arrive at reasonable solutions, Mercury in Scorpio instinctively knows that life simply isn’t fair. Mercury in Scorpio seeks truths in all that is hidden and undercover.

We tend to probe, observe, and focus our thoughts under this influence. Looking for motivations–the more deeply buried, the better–satisfies an intellectual need now. Our thoughts are profound. We throw away superficial manners of communicating in favor of deep conversations.

Scorpio is exceptionally sharp, profound, and analytical yet also intuitive. Thinking is inclined to be one-track-minded, focused, and even obsessive.

Mercury-in-Scorpio isn’t shocked by much, or at least keeps its cool even if surprised. During this cycle, our approach is psychological when analyzing, deciding, and studying or observing. We’re not afraid to go places mentally. We get to the heart of a matter or to the bottom line very quickly, usually through instinct. Our resourcefulness and strategy stand out. We’re competitive.

We can be intrigued by motives and secrets or taboos. It’s not easy to take instruction or someone’s word for it–we have to experience it ourselves to draw conclusions. This position of Mercury is one of the most persuasive. It’s an excellent time to research, investigate, troubleshoot, and work on hunches. If left to observe on our own, we do our best thinking, seeking the hidden layers of a situation.

Venus is in Scorpio from November 6-30. Deeply passionate relations are the focus with Venus in Scorpio. Superficial flirtations and contacts do not satisfy now, as we yearn for “body and soul” contact with someone special–contact that breaks the taboos, that is extreme and intense, and that is unforgettable. It’s a highly emotional position for Venus, and it’s passionate energy.

Our relationships are immensely important to us, and we may even feel that they consume us. In fact, we tend to want to be consumed by them! Our drive is toward intense closeness, but blind faith in our partners is extremely hard for us now. Fears of being too vulnerable or of giving up our own power to others are strong. Scorpio is an “all or nothing” energy, and relationships tend to be somewhat of a rollercoaster ride as a result. Disdain for mediocrity and superficiality can compel us to create crises to feel alive and vital.

Similarly, during this Venus-in-Scorpio cycle, we seek or gravitate to absorbing, deeply engaging, dramatic pleasures, activities, projects, and art. Things that are profound, disturbing, mysterious, or unusual can be more appealing now.

This can be a good time for finances, especially when working with others’ talents or resources, whether as an agent, supporter, or partner.

Mars is in Sagittarius from November 4-December 15. With a Sagittarius Mars, our actions are motivated by our ideals. We are bothered by routine, quickly becoming restless if we feel confined. Our love of adventure and of conquest is strong–this is the position of wanderlust. We start projects or challenges with gusto, although we may tend to abandon them rather quickly. This may be because we set our sights too high! There is a tendency to jump in and think about it later. Part of us resists directions, instructions, and planning ahead.

We are spontaneous, direct, and passionate about our beliefs with Mars in Sagittarius. It’s a playful, fun-loving, and optimistic energy. We have strong morals, and we’re champions for the truth. We’re also ready for a hearty debate. Given the space to find our own way, we can move mountains. In fact, we enjoy stretching our limits. It’s an inspiring, forward-looking period when we follow our hearts and positive visions of the future.

Jupiter is in Cancer.

Jupiter began its transit of Cancer on June 9th, 2025, and will continue its visit to the sign until June 30th, 2026. Read more about Jupiter’s transit of Cancer.

Saturn is in Pisces. Saturn was in Aries from May 24th, 2025 to September 1st, 2025, and will be in Aries again from February 13th, 2026, to April 12th, 2028. Read about Saturn’s transit of Aries. Saturn isn’t yet completely done with its transit of Pisces. Saturn transits Pisces from March 7th, 2023 until May 24th, 2025, and currently, from Sep 1st, 2025, to Feb 13th, 2026. Read about Saturn’s transit of Pisces.)

Uranus has returned to Taurus.

Uranus is in Gemini from July 7th to November 7th, 2025, from April 25, 2026, to August 3, 2032, and then from December 12, 2032, to May 22, 2033. Read about Uranus in Gemini in its calendar page.

Uranus has more work to do in the sign of Taurus from November 7th, 2025, to April 25th, 2026. Uranus began in Taurus in 2018/2019. During this cycle, we approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. Above all, we’re challenging what we previously valued during this cycle.

There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. In general, we’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money, are likely. Our income and the energy we put into making money can be variable.

Pluto is in Aquarius. Read about Pluto’s transit of Aquarius. Note that Pluto finally completed its journey through Capricorn on November 19th, 2024, from which time Pluto stays in Aquarius for many years to come.

Romance & Relationships

Venus is in Scorpio from November 6 to 30. Deeply passionate relations are the focus with Venus in Scorpio. Superficial flirtations and contacts do not satisfy now, as we yearn for “body and soul” contact with someone special–contact that breaks the taboos, that is extreme and intense, and that is unforgettable. This is a highly emotional position for Venus. It is a passionate, sensual, and intense energy. Our relationships are immensely important to us, and we may even feel that they consume us. In fact, we tend to want to be consumed by them!

Our drive is toward intense closeness, but blind faith in our partners is extremely hard for us now. Fears of being too vulnerable or of giving up our own power to others are strong.

Scorpio is an “all or nothing” energy, and relationships tend to be somewhat of a rollercoaster ride as a result. Disdain for mediocrity and superficiality can compel us to create crises in order to feel alive and vital. If a relationship becomes too settled or predictable, we may crave more intensity and catalytic experience. Jealousies, fears of betrayal, and power games are the shadow side of Venus in Scorpio.

We may easily become obsessed with a fear that our partners might be betraying us, or that they are not as consumed by and dedicated to the relationship as us. This can lead us to try to uncover the “truth”, reading too many negative possibilities in our partners’ actions and words.

Venus is in Sagittarius from November 30-December 24. As Venus moves from Scorpio to Sagittarius, romantic energy changes from intense to buoyant. Sagittarius, of course, has its intense moments, considering it is a fire sign. However, its energy is considerably less focused; and, while Scorpio is most concerned with intimacy with a specific person, Sagittarius’ love is of a more universal kind. Romantic adventures and a straightforward–even blunt–approach to love are on the agenda. Gone are the intricacy and complexity of the Venus-in-Scorpio phase. Truth and higher meaning are focal points for Sagittarius.

Venus in Sagittarius is forward-looking, not very specific, outgoing, and energetic. Freedom is most important in our love relationships now. We take a happy and enthusiastic approach to love, and we might find too much intensity or seriousness depressing. We have a taste for the exotic as well as for adventure with Venus in Sagittarius.

This position’s shadow side is restlessness, the inability to “settle down,” and endless searching for something bigger and “better.”

This week: On Sunday, November 30th, there’s potentially magical energy for love and pleasure. We treat lovers with more tenderness or we see them in a more sensitive, obliging light. Certainly, we’re particularly open to romance and sensitive to others’ needs and backstories. We see the very best in people now, which eases our interactions and takes the pressure off in personal relationships.

On Monday and Tuesday, while we can experience some initial feelings of tension if we feel trapped, this is a strong time for connecting with our need for closeness and intimacy. A Venus-Pluto sextile occurring now supports intimacy, mutual understanding, and depth of experiences.

Saturday‘s energies are somewhat awkward. There can be some reluctance to commit or reveal/show our affections.

Venus, the Goddess of Love: Highlights in the Coming Week:

Venus in Scorpio This is way beyond love, all the way to obsession – that’s the nature of the cycle that now takes hold in your life. We’re not talking just lukewarm WANT here; we’re talking red-hot GOT TO HAVE! Passion, jealousy, possession: these are the kinds of experiences that can flow from the intensity that courses through you at one level or another now – voracious.

Venus in Sagittarius A yearning for adventure and far horizons stirs in you now. To roam, to wander and wonder, to seek freedom and go where no one has gone before – these things are deep and powerful longings. A time of romantic crusades, a universal love that might not be too particular.

Venus opposition Uranus November 29. Not a good time to start relationships. Independence is the reigning need. Some fickleness. Uncertainty about the desire to be close to someone. Freedom versus closeness.

Venus trine Neptune November 29-30. We perceive romantic situations as if they were “designed” just for us. A magical, romantic time. The pleasures of life are experienced fully. Romance is highly favored. We see the very best in people now, and this eases our interactions and takes the pressure off in personal relationships.

Venus contra-parallel Uranus December 1. Questions of freedom, change, specialness, and experimentation are raised in our relationships.

Venus sextile Pluto December 1-2. Subtly powerful and uplifting time for romantic/sexual relationships. New insights into relationships and love. Strong attractions.

Venus sesquiquadrate Chiron December 6. Love cannot be forced. This is not a commitment-friendly transit, as we may feel alienated for no apparent reason and unwilling to give of ourselves.

Venus sesquiquadrate Jupiter December 7. We experience a strong desire for more pleasure in our lives, which can be excessive. Take care not to overstate your feelings or to set up unrealistic expectations in your partnerships.

The Moon & Timing

The Void of Course Moon is the period of time after the Moon has made its last aspect in one sign until the Moon enters a new sign. During the Void of Course Moon periods, it is generally wise to stick to routine rather than to begin new projects.

The last aspect the Moon makes before changing signs is indicated here and is indicative of the “outcome” of the matter (whether that is a new project begun before the void period or the answer to a question in Horary Astrology).

Void of Course in Horary Astrology: If you were asking a question and making a chart to determine the answer, as you do in Horary astrology, it is said that since the Moon is not looking forward to any more aspects in this sign, you would have to say that the answer is not forthcoming; any questions asked at this time would not come to pass.

The Moon being Void is one of the Strictures against Judgment in Horary Astrology. The following tables incorporate the modern planets, but some astrologers do not count Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in void Moon calculations.

The Void-of-Course Moon this Week:

Void-of-course Moon on Monday, December 1st, from 1:15 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Taurus at 10:13 PM EST.

VOC on Wednesday, December 3rd, from 8:51 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Neptune), until the Moon enters Gemini at 9:49 PM EST.

VOC Moon on Friday, December 5th, from 7:56 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Neptune), until the Moon enters Cancer at 8:55 PM EST.

December 2025

Timing with the Moon – Better Periods this Week for Electing New Initiatives

It’s important to note that there are more factors to consider in addition to the windows listed below. The following windows are starting points. For example, you generally don’t want to elect a new venture when a very challenging aspect is applying, and it’s preferable to elect a time when a particularly positive aspect hasn’t yet perfected (is applying rather than separating).

The Moon is waxing this week until the Full Moon on December 4th, which is generally considered favorable for new beginnings, although with some exceptions. (See Best Time to Start a Business for more details). The Moon is waning this week after the Full Moon on December 4th, which is generally considered unfavorable for new beginnings, also with some exceptions.

According to principles of timing with the Moon, a window of opportunity occurs from approximately 10:15 AM to 8:50 PM EST on Wednesday, December 3rd, while the Moon is in Taurus. Another window occurs from approximately 9:00 PM EST on Friday, December 5th, to 8:40 PM EST on Sunday, December 7th, while the Moon is in Cancer.

See also the following articles and tables: Timing with the Moon and Opportunity Periods with the Void Moon for times and techniques.

Planetary Stations & Sign Ingresses:

Sep 6
, 2025, 12:51 AM, Uranus Retrograde at 1 Gem 28
Sep 13, 2025, 11:05 PM, Vesta enters Sagittarius
Sep 18, 2025, 6:06 AM, Mercury enters Libra
Sep 19, 2025, 8:39 AM, Venus enters Virgo
Sep 22, 2025, 3:54 AM, Mars enters Scorpio
Sep 22, 2025, 2:19 PM, Sun enters Libra
Oct 1, 2025, 3:55 AM, Juno enters Sagittarius
Oct 4, 2025, 3:19 AM, Pallas Direct at 6 Aqu 40
Oct 6, 2025, 12:40 PM, Mercury enters Scorpio
Oct 13, 2025, 5:19 PM, Venus enters Libra
Oct 13, 2025, 10:52 PM, Pluto Direct at 1 Aqu 22
Oct 22, 2025, 5:51 AM, Neptune Rx enters Pisces
Oct 22, 2025, 11:51 PM, Sun enters Scorpio
Oct 29, 2025, 7:02 AM, Mercury enters Sagittarius
–Daylight Saving Time ends, Standard Time begins–
Nov 4, 2025, 8:01 AM, Mars enters Sagittarius
Nov 6, 2025, 5:39 PM, Venus enters Scorpio
Nov 7, 2025, 9:19 PM, Uranus Rx enters Taurus
Nov 9, 2025, 2:02 PM, Mercury Retrograde at 6 Sag 51
Nov 11, 2025, 11:41 AM, Jupiter Retrograde at 25 Can 09
Nov 15, 2025, 5:21 AM, Vesta enters Capricorn
Nov 18, 2025, 10:20 PM, Mercury Rx enters Scorpio
Nov 21, 2025, 6:59 PM, Ceres Direct at 2 Ari 30
Nov 21, 2025, 8:35 PM, Sun enters Sagittarius
Nov 27, 2025, 10:51 PM, Saturn Direct at 25 Pis 09
Nov 29, 2025, 12:38 PM, Mercury Direct at 20 Sco 42
Nov 30, 2025, 3:13 PM, Venus enters Sagittarius
Dec 10, 2025, 7:23 AM, Neptune Direct at 29 Pis 22
Dec 11, 2025, 5:39 PM, Mercury enters Sagittarius
Dec 15, 2025, 2:34 AM, Mars enters Capricorn
Dec 21, 2025, 10:03 AM, Sun enters Capricorn
Dec 24, 2025, 11:26 AM, Venus enters Capricorn
Dec 29, 2025, 9:35 AM, Juno enters Capricorn
Jan 1, 2026, 4:10 PM, Mercury enters Capricorn

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day (this takes you to my other site, Astrology Cafe).

Explore more astrological events in my calendar.

Note: Times given are Eastern Time (ET).

This Week’s Calendar

This Week in Astrology Calendar: November 30th to December 6th, 2025

This Week’s Aspects

Venus trine Neptune. We are more attuned to the world of beauty, the arts, and the imagination. Compassion, harmony, kindness, and openness characterize this transit. Gentleness with others is the best way to harness this energy. This can be a “magical” time on a romantic and social level. The pleasures of life are experienced fully. We see the very best in people now, and this eases our interactions and takes the pressure off in personal relationships. Romance is highly favored.

Sun sesquiquadrate Jupiter. We may feel vague restlessness and discontent with life as it is. We want more, but perhaps too much. Overestimation, wastefulness, and exaggeration. Elevated moods, but unstable ones, as they may not be based on reality.

Venus sextile Pluto. If we seize the opportunity, this is a good time for both finances and relationships. The feelings are impassioned, but not in an offensive or unpleasant way. We are focused and confident, and we appreciate depth of feeling and authenticity in our dealings with others.

Mercury quincunx Chiron. Decisions can be hard to come by under this influence, as we tend to doubt our perceptions or the effectiveness of our ability to solve problems. It can be hard to read the intention behind the words used to communicate now, which can lead to misunderstandings.

Mars trine Chiron. We may have the opportunity to take the lead, or to take action, regarding matters that lead to healing, cleansing, or teaching now. We can feel a sense of mission now. There is likely to be a feeling of fearlessness when it comes to addressing problem areas, and self-confidence as well. There is a drive to take positive action, usually to defend or help others (or ourselves). It’s a strong period for cooperation and purposeful activity.

Mercury trine Jupiter. Looking for meaning in mundane affairs, positive thinking, insights, cooperation–these are themes of this influence. Our ideas are big and our intentions noble. We might receive good news or offers now. We prefer to think about the big picture rather than becoming bogged down with details. This transit favors short trips, writing, teaching, studying, submitting applications and forms, accurate diagnoses and observations (all things equal).

Venus sesquiquadrate Chiron. Blocks to intimacy are possible now as we focus on differences rather than similarities in our relationships with others. We might have a hard time learning from one another as a result.

Note: Times given in the table/calendar above are Eastern Time (ET).

Daily Trends Calendar

See below for day-by-day forecasts and planets in signs. Explore Transit to Transit aspects.

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day – Astrology Cafe.

Astrology Chart of Today/Now in my Free Report section shows the current chart with interpretations.

What’s In Store By the Stars – Daily Astrology Trends

(as featured on the site’s main page and in our Daily Trends Calendar)

See also the Astrology Trends Calendar that includes these daily trend overviews and other astrological events such as ingresses, stations, and lunations.

NOVEMBER 30

Venus forms a trine with Neptune early today, and we open up to beauty and faith. We trust others before judging, preferring to cooperate rather than compete. We’re seeing the good things in others, and we’re also inclined to glamorize objects, situations, and pleasures. It’s easier to tap into our inner spiritual wisdom and draw on compassion. We prioritize spiritual and emotional concerns over material ones at this time and won’t step over others to achieve our goals. Our powers of attraction elevate.

Venus enters Sagittarius this afternoon, where it will transit until December 24th, and romantic adventures and a straightforward and even blunt approach to love are on the agenda. We leave behind complexities and embrace directness and clarity. We take pleasure in seeking truth and higher meaning, and we’re open, sincere, and optimistic with others. While it’s not the best time for care with money, it’s a strong transit for enthusiasm and spirit.

DECEMBER 1

The Moon spends much of the day in Aries, entering Taurus only at 10:13 PM EST. The Aries Moon is bold, impulsive, and spontaneous. We’re not as interested in the past as we are in what will work for us today and in the future. This morning’s Sun-Jupiter sesquiquadrate can stir up challenges related to overestimation, wastefulness, and exaggeration. We feel we can take on more than is reasonable. Ideally, however, it pushes us to improve and expand in positive ways. The Moon moves out of Aries and into Taurus at 10:13 PM. The Taurus Moon helps moderate our pace and shield us from external pressures. Finances, belongings, comfort, and security can come into focus now. At the same time, we can feel quite motivated to share and express our desires with one another as Mars and Juno align. Sharing power and space can be a theme today.

The Moon is void today from 1:15 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Taurus at 10:13 PM EST.

DECEMBER 2

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Taurus, and we’re less interested in innovating and more interested in building on what we already have in place. This Moon is a steady, pleasant influence that reminds us of the benefits of pacing ourselves and exercising patience. Venus forms a sextile with Pluto this morning, and this transit gently breaks down barriers, helping us with new insight into our money situation and our needs for love, comfort, or pleasure. We might take a comfortably strategic approach to these affairs. Our feelings are more focused and intensified, generally in a pleasant, positive way. We seek depth of emotion and authenticity in our dealings. Later today, a Venus trine to Ceres encourages us to open up to nurture. As we pour more heart and special attention into a person, pastime, or project, we can feel a pleasant attachment. We find it more natural to nurture and support the people in our lives.

DECEMBER 3

The Moon spends much of the day in the sign of Taurus. It’s a steady position of the Moon that encourages us to enjoy ourselves and what we have going for us. There can be a slowing down with this transit – a stabilizing of our feelings and a considerable reduction in urgency. We instinctively know that patience is required for matters to move forward naturally. This morning’s Moon-Mercury opposition can prompt a disconnect between our feelings and our intellect. Minor disagreements, mainly about sensitivity to feelings, are more likely now.

As the day advances, we find more readily available and even beneficial channels for self-expression and the release of emotions. We’re taking the best of the traditional and progressive worlds and using them to make updates that improve our lives. The Moon enters Gemini at 9:49 PM EST. The Gemini Moon is interested, curious, and adaptable, but it can also be more scattered.

The Moon is void from 8:51 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Neptune), until the Moon enters Gemini at 9:49 PM EST.

DECEMBER 4

The Moon spends the day in Gemini and reaches full at 6:14 PM EST, bringing information to light. It can be a time to release, reveal, or announce something, particularly about communications or learning, to which you want others to catch on. However, it’s not ideal for divulging a matter you want to downplay, since whatever comes to light now will likely attract some fanfare. The coming days are powerful for new ideas, but they’re new and require more time to develop and mature. The Full Moon in Gemini is curious and hungry for ideas and information. It can bring sudden awareness to our lives and a rather urgent “need to know,” to get an important message across, finish a communications project, or make an announcement. Travel and communications are in sharp focus. Watch for too-quick decisions and actions, but pay close attention to what illuminates now. It can be an especially revealing time.

Still, this lunation’s square to the Moon’s Nodes suggests we may be working against public sentiment or encountering difficulties drumming up support in our mission. As well, Gemini’s ruler, Mercury, forms an awkward aspect with Chiron tonight, and it’s not easy to read the intention behind the words used to communicate, which can lead to minor misunderstandings. This aspect is tricky and can raise some doubts and sensitivity.

DECEMBER 5

The Moon transits Gemini until 8:55 PM EST, stirring our curiosity and desire for variety. It’s a good time to reach out to others, explore new topics, and handle several tasks, though we may not have much follow-through. We should watch for impatience and defensiveness this morning, as the Moon opposes Mars. The Cancer Moon from 8:55 PM forward draws our strong attention to our personal lives, attachments, home, family, and familiar places and faces.

The Sun forms a square to the North Node of the Moon this morning, suggesting dissatisfaction and disagreement. We could be moving in directions that counter our growth, perhaps allowing ego issues to work against us. Circumstances may take us out of our comfort zone temporarily, which feels disruptive and counter-productive at first glance, but might ultimately redirect us in helpful ways.

As the day advances, a Mars-Chiron trine can offer opportunities to take the lead or to act on matters that lead to healing, cleansing, or teaching. It’s a time to defend and help others, and we’re in great shape for cooperation and purposeful activity. This transit opens us up to regeneration and repair. It becomes more straightforward to channel our energy constructively. We’re ready to stand up for others, and we feel more vital, spirited, and positive. It’s a time of seeing how to get around — or over — obstacles and hurdles. We’re ready to tackle problem areas, even the most sensitive ones.

The Moon is void from 7:56 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Neptune), until the Moon enters Cancer at 8:55 PM EST.

DECEMBER 6

Mercury forms a trine with Jupiter this morning, and we are open to different ideas and possibilities. This aspect first formed on October 24th, but Mercury later turned retrograde and formed again on November 22nd. This is its final perfection with Mercury in direct motion, and we may be resolving problems or enjoying more clarity on ideas formed in later October. Now, we’re arriving at some helpful conclusions, or information is unblocking, enabling us to make a decision. This transit boosts our optimism and faith. We might gain a positive outlook through conversations and a sense of hope or trust in the future. Big-picture thinking benefits us. We’re seeking extra meaning to our projects and experiences. Our ideas are big, and our intentions are noble. We might receive good news or offers now. Curiosity is stirring.

The Moon spends the day in Cancer, and we seek comfort, familiarity, and a sense of belonging. Our feelings run deep, making it a time to connect with what motivates us. Later today, with a minor challenging aspect between Venus and Chiron this evening, we can temporarily feel a little out of sync on a social level. There is a tendency to keep our emotional distance, and we focus on differences rather than similarities in our relationships.

If it’s your birthday today, see our feature, If Today is Your Birthday Forecasts, for a free forecast for the upcoming year.

Moon Signs This Week:

When the Moon is in Aries

We're motivated by a strong desire to start fresh. A gut instinct to begin something new is with us now, as well as the gumption to do so. Our pioneering impulses are strong, and we feel energetic, spontaneous, and enthusiastic. We may also be tactless and impulsive now. Excess energy is best channeled into physical activity.

People can be more self-motivated and also self-focused while the Moon is in Aries. It's a competitive rather than cooperative time. Accidents and tempers flaring are more likely than usual. This period is one of more personal courage.

The Moon in Aries generally favors the following activities: Quick actions that yield immediate results. Undertakings that involve the self and the personality. (Staying power may be lacking). Self-assertion, taking on challenges, beginning short-term projects.

When the Moon is in Taurus

We are motivated by the desire for serenity, security, peace, and comfort. The Moon is at her most sensual and constant in Taurus. Our basic impulses are to relax, resist change, and "stop to smell the roses." Life slows down a little, and we get comfortable. We may also be inclined to stubbornness and materialism under this influence.

While the Moon is in Taurus, people can be emotionally constant but inflexible. It's a time of stronger focus on personal needs and comfort levels, and a period of more common sense and attention to practical matters.

The Moon in Taurus generally favors the following activities: Substantial and material actions that yield solid results. Financial activities, and those involving personal possessions, applying for a loan, beginning a potentially long-term relationship, music, home decor.

When the Moon is in Gemini

Our basic instinct is to communicate, think, and learn under the influence of Moon in Gemini. We are motivated by a desire for variety and by an instinctive curiosity. The Moon in Gemini is light-hearted, breezy, spirited, and curious, but it can also be restless and fickle.

The Moon in Gemini generally favors the following activities: Mental and communicative actions, and more than one activity at once. Reading, learning, letters and emails, errands, writing, teaching, making connections, cafes, light and airy meetings, short trips.

When the Moon is in Cancer

The restlessness of the Gemini Moon gives way to an instinctive need for peace and quiet. A feeling of belonging and safety is what motivates us under this influence. The Moon feels right at home in the sign of Cancer, as it rules the sign. This Moon position has much healing potential. Although insular by nature, our feelings run deep, making it an ideal time to get in touch with what motivates us.

The Moon in Cancer generally favors the following activities: Domestic activities, those that involve awareness of personal needs. Home decor, family get-togethers.

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THIS WEEK’S PLANETARY POSITIONS BY SIGN (General Trends):

Sun in Sagittarius You’re now embarking on a trek into a land of dreams – not passive daydreams, but vibrant visions of what may be. The time has come to stop looking at the world as it is and asking why. Now’s the time to imagine the world as it could be, and the question has become: “Why not?” You also cannot do everything you imagine now, but you cannot do anything you don’t KNOW you can do – so believe, and dare to make it happen! This means expanding your mind, your belief system, your whole base of knowledge and experience. Time’s a wastin’ – let no grass grow between your toes!

Mercury in Scorpio A pronounced curiosity about taboos and mysteries plays a greater part in your life now. Your mind is on cutting through the nonessentials and penetrating to the core is where your mind is at now; you want to know who (or what) pulls the strings. Sex, taxes, investments, and others of life’s most compelling phenomena may captivate your interest more than ever before.

Mars in Sagittarius Ideology is a keynote of the new phase you have begun – the power of ideas and the power they wield over people. Religious, cultural, or philosophical controversies and crusades have a way of stirring your blood. Travel and adventure are compelling temptations as you dare to test your mettle and stretch your horizons.

Jupiter in Cancer Taking care of yourself and all that’s yours becomes a high priority in your life now. Security, setting down roots, establishing your ties with the past: these things are among the articles of faith that guide you. This is often a sign of growth in all things connected with family and property (such as real estate).

Saturn in Pisces Making peace with the past, coming to terms with karmic debts: these are some of the issues that confront you as a new phase begins in your life. Failure to face these things can cause setbacks and put obstacles in your path. Learn to look beyond the narrowly personal and selfish or you’ll get in over your head.

Uranus in Taurus Practicality and ingenuity combine as powerful drives in your life now that you have begun a new cycle. Taking innovative concepts and making them real and practical is your strong suit; getting stuck in the mud is to be avoided at all costs. Financial savvy, inventiveness, worldly genius.

Neptune in Pisces Things spiritual and psychic take the driver’s seat of your imagination as you begin a new cycle. The fine arts and all manner of fantasies assume a larger-than-life importance. Surrendering to fate, karma, and other powers greater than merely mortal may be seen as the ultimate liberation. If all is maya (illusion), what is the reality that gives rise to the world of appearances?

Pluto in Aquarius Reform, revolution, a rejection of the past and a focus on the future: these are the signatures of the new phase now beginning in your life. Tradition becomes irrelevant, and the conventional wisdom is revealed as dogma or outright nonsense – and what’s the difference, really? Radical changes in all things social and intellectual.

The interpretations in this box are from the Day Watch software.

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