HeartwingsandFriends.com - Tasha's AstroPlanner (December)

Sagittarius, powered by the planet Jupiter, holds sway this month until the solstice on the 21st, when Capricorn, powered by Saturn takes over. On the 19th the planet Saturn moves out of Sagittarius, where it has been for approximately the last 2½ years with its repressive influence in education, religion and welfare, and into Capricorn where we will see how politics and business are affected by the stern, often karmic energy it represents.

Mercury spends much of this month in retrograde motion in the sign of Sagittarius. It turns retrograde on the 3rd and goes direct on the 22nd. Christmas shopping is best done either early or late or else include a way for your gift to be exchanged if it is unsuitable or the wrong size. Communications could be affected—and depending on where Mercury in Sagittarius falls natally in your chart, that is the area where you need to take extra precautions to make sure all details are properly attended to.

Uranus in Aries is the only other retrograde planet this month. Pluto chugs along in Capricorn where next year it will meet up with Saturn: immovable object meets irresistible force. Neptune swims along in Pisces, while Mars begins in Libra and changes signs on the 9th entering Scorpio, the original power for this sign. Venus actually changes signs on the 1st, moving into the benevolent energy of Sagittarius, promoting hospitality and generosity just in time for the holidays. She moves into Capricorn on Christmas, joining Saturn, making the day karmic.

Full Moon in Gemini is on the 3rd, also the day Mercury makes its station, turning retrograde in Sagittarius. The full moon, generally speaking, brings high energy to the day so there could be traffic confusion and/or a desire to spend more than might be wise. The New Moon in Sagittarius occurs on the 18th. Plan educational or spiritual efforts for the next two weeks, or set goals in those areas. The New Moon says plan in for growth and progress in the appropriate areas indicated.

Take care on the 1st as a Mars/Uranus opposition may fuel conflict. Be mindful on the 3rd with Mercury retrograde and an obscuring Sun/Neptune square. A Venus/Neptune square could means confusion around choices on the 10th. Blessings may flow on the 2nd with a Jupiter /Neptune trine. Mercury/Saturn conjunction on the 6th could be helpful for grounding. A Mercury/Uranus trine on the 10th may bring bright ideas. The 12th sees a Sun/mercury conjunction for effective communication. Mercury /Venus conjunct on the 15th indicates opportunities for educated choices, Sun/Uranus trine on the 16th suggests surprises, Venus/Uranus trine on the 20th brings unusual results from choices. The 21st solstice is enhanced by a steadying Sun/Saturn conjunction. On the 25th a Venus/Saturn conjunction enhances gift giving, the 27th and 28th may be confusing or possibly spiritually helpful with a Mars/Neptune trine.

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Day	Date	Astrology
Fri	1st	World AIDS Day - Pleasure loving Taurus Moon begins the month gently. Venus into Sagittarius brings philosophy to choices. Mars/Uranus opposition says don't argue today or it could escalate.
Sat	2nd	Lazy Taurus Moon suggests Saturday chores could seem onerous until 4:30 PM when Fun loving Gemini Moon kicks in. Jupiter/Neptune trine says dream your way to success
Sun	3rd	Gemini Full Moon brings out crowds. Sun/Neptune square sows confusion.
Mon	4th	Peripatetic AM Gemini Moon is good for errands, communication. g 3:40PM Warm Cancer Moon helps us care for loved ones
Tue	5th	Sinterklaas (St Nicholas) Eve - Birthday of Santa Claus - Caring Cancer Moon inspires hospitality. Mercury/Saturn conjunction fosters truthful communication.
Wed	6th	Kindly Cancer Moon inspires us to do favors. Mercury/Saturn conjunction helps steady communication. 3:40 PM Leo Moon fosters romance.
Thur	7th	Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day - Playful Leo Moon Helps take the sting out of work
Fri	8th	Dramatic Leo Moon helps put points across. 6 PM Virgo Moon gives serious focus
Sat	9th	Diligent Virgo Moon helps organize the day. Mars into Scorpio intensifies potential accomplishment
Sun	10th	Human Rights Day - Organized Virgo Moon helps get ducks in a row. Mercury/Uranus trine helps with original ideas. Venus/Neptune square could blur emotional issues.
Mon	11th	Beauty loving Libra Moon could help redecorate
Tue	12th	Hanukkah/Chanukkah Begins (at sundown) 2017 - Justice seeking Libra Moon helps keep things fair. Sun/Mercury conjunction can intensify communication
Wed	13th	Passionate Scorpio Moon can ramp up emotions
Thur	14th	Engineering Scorpio Moon helps get things organized
Fri	15th	Regenerating Scorpio Moon may assist any repair work. 8 PM adventuresome Sagittarius Moon helps create an exploratory evening. Mercury/ Venus conjunction helps creativity flourish
Sat	16th	Philosophical Sagittarius Moon fosters thinking. Sun/Uranus trine brings unusual solutions
Sun	17th	Athletic Sagittarius Moon promotes exercise
Mon	18th	Ambitious Capricorn New Moon says list goals for the next two weeks
Tue	19th	Organized Capricorn Moon helps accomplish tasks. Saturn enters it's own sign of Capricorn, to strengthen or prune, bring rewards or punishment
Wed	20th	Hanukkah/Chanukkah Ends (at sundown) 2016 - Quirky Aquarius Moon makes for a hit or miss day. Venus/Uranus trine assists unique happenings
Thur	21st	1st day of Winter - Winter Solstice Begins - Friendly Aquarius Moon helps celebrate the solstice as Sun enters Capricorn and conjuncts Saturn. A new season begins, and the Sun increases
Fri	22nd	Inventive Aquarius Moon brightens opportunities. Mercury turns direct
Sat	23rd	Compassionate Pisces Moon urges helpful attitudes
Sun	24th	Christmas Eve - Sympathetic Pisces Moon helps make good listeners
Mon	25th	Christmas Day - Mystical Pisces Moon encourages Christmas blessings. Venus enters practical Capricorn and conjuncts Saturn helps us use time and energy well
Tue	26th	Feisty Aries Moon encourages activities of all kinds.
Wed	27th	Energetic Aries Moon fosters opportunities for joy
Thur	28th	Languid Taurus Moon encourages relaxation. Mars/Neptune trine suggests caution around activity
Fri	29th	Musical Taurus moon says enjoy your time together.
Sat	30th	Chatty Gemini Moon promotes conversations
Sun	31st	New Years Eve - Connecting Gemini Moon makes for lots of social interaction

	Holidays & Other Interesting events happening in DECEMBER: Holidays and Other Cool Events brought to you by Doc Dingley
	Events for December: (A lot of events happening in December) Union Day of Romania (1 December) Hannukah is - [December 12th - December 20th in 2017] World AIDS Day (December 1) National Day of United Arab Emirates (December 2) Sinterklaas in The Netherlands (December 5) Father's Day (King's Birthday) in Thailand (December 5) Independence Day in Finland (December 6) Constitution Day in Spain (December 6) Saint Nicholas Day in Greece (December 6) Pearl Harbor Day in the United States (December 7) Fukuoka Marathon is held on first Sunday in December. Día de la Madre en Panamá (Mother's Day) in Panama. (December 8) Day of the Mary Immaculate Conception. (December 8) Constitution Day in Romania. (December 8) In the Ásatrú religion, Egil Skallagrimsson's Day (December 9) is a day of remembrance for the Viking hero. Nobel Prizes awarded (December 10) on the anniversary of Albert Nobel's death. Human Rights Day (December 10) Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe, or Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, in Mexico (December 12) Independence Day (Jamhuri Day) in Kenya (December 12) Saint Lucy (December 13) Honolulu Marathon is held on second Sunday in December. Bill of Rights Day (United States). (December 15) Zamenhof Day (December 15) Victory day of Bangladesh (December 16) Day of Reconciliation in South Africa (December 16). Solstice (called the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere) occurs on dates varying from December 20 to December 22 (in UTC). See also Yule The Emperor's Birthday, a national holiday in Japan (December 23) Festivus (December 23) HumanLight (Humanist Holiday), (December 23) Christmas Eve (December 24) Christmas (December 25) Boxing Day (December 26) Day of Goodwill (December 26) Kwanzaa (December 26 to January 1) Proclamation Day in South Australia (December 28) Philippines - Rizal Day (December 30) New Year's Eve (December 31) In Albanian, December is called Dhjetor In the Anishinaabe language, December is known as Manidoo-giizisoons, meaning "little spirit-moon". In Asturian, December is called Avientu In Finnish, December is called joulukuu, meaning "month of Christmas", since about the 18th century. Earlier it was called talvikuu, meaning "month of winter". In Georgian, December is called დეკემბერი. In Irish, December is called Mí na Nollaig, meaning "month of Christmas". In the old Japanese calendar, the month is called Shiwasu meaning "priests run"; it is named so because priests are busy making end of the year prayers and blessings. In Turkish, December is known as Aralık. In Xhosa, December is known as ngeyomNga, meaning "month of the mimosa thorn tree".
	December 1st is World AIDS Day.
	December 2nd is National Day - Nationhood of United Arab Emirates.
	December 5th is Sinterklaas (St Nicholas) Eve - Birthday of Santa Claus in the Netherlands, (also called Sint Nikolaas in Dutch) is a traditional holiday figure in the Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles and Belgium, celebrated every year on Saint Nicholas' eve (December 5) or, in Belgium, on the morning of December 6. The feast celebrates the name day of Saint Nicholas, patron saint of, among other things, children.
	December 5th is Father's Day - Thailand (Kings Birthday) in Thailand.
	December 6th is Independence Day in Finland Saint Nicholas Day in Greece Constitution Day in Spain
	December 6th is St Nicholas Day in Greece.
	December 7th is Fukuoka Marathon in Japan held on first Sunday in December.
	December 8th is Día de la Madre en Panamá (Mother's Day) in Panama
	December 9th in the Ásatrú religion, Egil Skallagrimsson's Day is a day of remembrance for the Viking hero.
	December 10th is Human Rights Day
	December 10th Nobel Prizes are awarded on the anniversary of Albert Nobel's death.
	December 12th is Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe, or Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, in Mexico
	Hanukkah/Chanukkah - Begins on December 12th 2017 and ends December 20th 2017at sundown (see also Judaism 101 - Chanukkah). Hanukkah (sometimes transliterated Chanukkah) is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. It starts on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev, which coincides with late November-late December on the secular calendar. In Hebrew, the word "hanukkah" means "dedication." The name reminds us that this holiday commemorates the re-dedication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem following the Jewish victory over the Syrian-Greeks in 165 B.C.E.
	December 13th 2015 is the Honolulu Marathon held on the second Sunday in December every year.
	Bill of Rights Day (United States) is December 15th. The Bill of Rights is a list or summary of rights that are considered important and essential by a group of people. The purpose of these bills is to protect those against infringement by the government
	Winter Begins - The Winter Solstice this year begins: December 21st 2017.
	The Emperor's Birthday, a national holiday in Japan (December 23)
	December 24th is Christmas Eve, the day before Christmas Day, a widely celebrated holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. It is a culturally significant celebration for most of the Western world and is widely observed as a full or partial holiday in anticipation of Christmas. In Western culture, Christmas Eve is celebrated on December 24. However, the Coptic, Serbian, Russian, Macedonian, and Georgian Orthodox Churches, as well as the Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem, use the Julian calendar, which is currently thirteen days behind the Gregorian calendar, so Christmas Eve for the adherents of those Churches coincides with January 6 of the following year in the Gregorian calendar.
	December 25th is Christmas Day, in most parts of the world it is celebrated (December 25th) but varies in some countries, click on the link to find out more about the various celebrations worldwide.
	December 26th is National Boxing Day in Canada. Kwanzaa - Celebration of African Heritage (December 26 to January 1) Day of Goodwill
	December 31st New Years Eve
	December is the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days
	December is the month with the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
	December is Seasonal Depression Awareness Month.
	December is Love Your Neighbor Month !
	In Latin, decem means "ten". December was also the tenth month in the Roman calendar until a monthless winter period was divided between January and February.
	Other Names for December: In Albanian, December is called Dhjetor In the Anishinaabe language, December is known as Manidoo-giizisoons, meaning "little spirit-moon". In Asturian, December is called Avientu In Finnish, December is called joulukuu, meaning "month of Christmas", since about the 18th century. Earlier it was called talvikuu, meaning "month of winter". In Georgian, December is called დეკემბერი. In Irish, December is called Mí na Nollaig, meaning "month of Christmas". In the old Japanese calendar, the month is called Shiwasu meaning "priests run"; it is named so because priests are busy making end of the year prayers and blessings. In Turkish, December is known as Aralık. In Xhosa, December is known as ngeyomNga, meaning "month of the mimosa thorn tree".
	December in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to June in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa.
	December always begins with the same day of the week as September.
	December's flower is the narcissus or the holly.
	December's birthstones are turquoise, lapis lazuli, zircon, topaz (blue), or tanzanite.
More:	Bizarre & Unique Holidays for (December): ThinkQuest.Org - Holiday Insights.Com - Brownie Locks

Fire Signs	Earth Signs	Air Signs	Water Signs
ARIES May 21-May 19	TAURUS May 20-May 20	GEMINI May 21-June 20	CANCER June 21-July 22
LEO July 23-Aug. 22	VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22	LIBRA Sept. 23-Oct. 22	SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21
SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21	CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19	AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18	PISCES Feb. 19-May 20