Ruthless tactics and unbeatable strategies are accessible as action planet Mars connects with power planet Pluto on Monday, December 6, at 6:41 AM. People are very quiet about what they’re doing, maybe even sneaky! Defensiveness could come from fear, but either way, people are two steps ahead of any attack.
Look out for misunderstandings as messenger planet Mercury clashes with Neptune, the planet of projection and illusion, at 10:15 AM on Tuesday, December 7. This is cool for artistic, romanticized interpretations of the “truth.” We’re questioning information that we took as a given, and realizing how we’ve been confused.
Energy is ramping up, but make sure you stretch first: Libidinal Mars clashes with Jupiter, the planet of abundance on Wednesday, December 8, at 1:21 AM. There is a sustained, focused effort toward making things happen. It sounds horny because it is.
Relationships are taken through the gauntlet as love planet Venus meets power planet Pluto at 11:29 AM on Saturday, December 11. They come out the other side transformed, but deep, emotional issues must be worked out! The source or root of any trust issues can be located. Luckily, conversations are flowing and people are open-minded as Mercury connects with optimistic Jupiter at 2:24 PM, also on Saturday. Eye-opening conversations create a shift in power dynamics in relationships. Venus will be with Pluto for a while as Venus retrograde begins soon—pay attention to what’s happening now, since it will come up again in January.
Magic is happening as the sun clashes with dreamy Neptune on Sunday, December 12, at 1:21 AM. This is a lucid dreaming aspect: The mind can engage with the mystical to spark a fire!
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Aries
You can recognize looping patterns and plot holes as your planetary ruler Mars connects with power planet Pluto. You may form a secret alliance or come up with a brilliant power play. You can intuitively understand others’ strengths by reading subtext, and figure out who to ask for help toward reaching your goal. Mars also clashes with Jupiter, the planet of abundance, giving you an extra burst of energy to work with a partner on your hopes and dreams for the future! Pressure leads to something brilliant. Venus, the planet of love and relationships, meets Pluto, giving you a behind-the-scenes understanding of your relationship to power and authority…both your authority and others’.

Taurus
If you sense an attack or need to act defensively, it could be your own insecurities that you’re confronting rather than a real threat. Action planet Mars connects with power planet Pluto, the planet of secrets, which means there is suspicion in the air! Mars clashes with Jupiter, the planet of abundance, giving you supernatural strength to confront your ambitions as you deepen your sense of belonging. Your planetary ruler Venus meets with Pluto, which could expose you to the shadier parts of relationships. This helps you deepen your understanding of the way other people think, and how your beliefs align…or don’t! You’re getting a more intimate understanding of others as Mercury connects with open-minded Jupiter, lubricating otherwise tough conversations.

Gemini
You’re connecting to something much larger than yourself, Gemini. It’s a spiritual, mystical moment where you relate to others in a way that helps you feel connected to the divine. Your planetary ruler Mercury clashes with dreamy Neptune, and your imagination runs wild! Otherworldly ideas can make a glamorous statement in your career and public life. Mercury also connects with lucky Jupiter, which helps you have metaphysical conversations or simply communicate freely with others! The ideas are flowing. The sun also clashes with Neptune, which can lead to the materialization of something dreamy, with the help of a partner. Two people are coming together to make something that takes you out of reality. It’s artsy, ethereal, and perhaps a little disorienting.

Cancer
The planet of action and ego, Mars, connects with power planet Pluto, helping you see the truth about relationships and intimacy as you address your own will. You have a strong drive to go after what you want, and confront any power imbalances in your relationships, romantic or platonic. Love planet Venus meets Pluto in your chart’s relationships sector, which will take your partnerships to the depths and back up again. This can build trust as secrets are shared and new vulnerabilities are understood. The sun clashes with Neptune, creating practical magic. Sagittarius season is all about taking it one day at a time, but this aspect encourages you to create a new perspective on your lifestyle and daily practice of beliefs.

Leo
Action planet Mars connects with Pluto and clashes with Jupiter, which gives you a supernatural amount of drive and determination. You’re attacking your daily tasks and calling upon your faithful partners. You’re making a very strong and steady advancement in your work and health, giving it everything you have! You are confronting your partners, trying to get a better understanding of their beliefs and worldview, and learning something about yourself in the process. Messenger Mercury connects with lucky Jupiter, which opens your mind. Your relationships and lovers have so much to teach you, Leo. Your planetary ruler, the sun, clashes with dreamy Neptune, creating a spark that ignites something magical. You’re getting a more intimate understanding of your closest relationships, and have no choice but to forgive.

Virgo
It’s an etherial, immaterial sort of week! Your planetary ruler Mercury clashes with divine Neptune, which can help you let go of heavy thoughts or ideas in place of something that is more magical and spiritual. Forgiveness is requested. Mercury connects with Jupiter, the planet of beliefs, which opens your mind up to new possibilities. This can create opportunities to explore at home and at work. You have rich experiences that make you an invaluable resource—use this knowledge to confidently wager for your best interests! You can ask your partners for anything you want; your wish is their command as the sun clashes with dreamy Neptune. This is wish fulfillment weather! The only requirement is to name the something that is abstract, which isn’t the easiest. Exploration is necessary.

Libra
Strategic money moves are made as action planet Mars connects with Pluto, encouraging you to plot using hidden resources. Your planetary ruler Venus meets power planet Pluto, helping you dig up some roots when it comes to your origin story. This gives you a better understanding of your patterns in relationships, especially relating to things that have happened in your buried past or childhood. There are breakthroughs in understanding trust and intimacy. Sagittarius season encourages you to explore your own thoughts, which are vast and boundless! You’re reaching new heights, deepening your understanding of your own psychology, and what you require in order to feel emotionally secure and grounded in relationships.

Scorpio
Your energy is high, sustained, and unstoppable, Scorpio! It’s like you’ve micro-dosed metaphysical Red Bull. Your planetary ruler Mars, the planet of willpower, connects with power planet Pluto, which can help you tap into some deep, obsessive sources of motivation. There is an insatiable, instinctive drive to go after what you want, and it can be difficult to stop once you’ve already started. There’s more gas added to the fire as Mars clashes with Jupiter, the planet of abundance, encouraging you to go deeper and faster—just make sure you don’t burn out! Slow and steady wins the race. Purchases can be made or some resourceful borrowing or swapping takes place as Mercury connects with generous Jupiter. Ask and you shall receive, dear scorpion!

Sagittarius
You are able to spin anything to your favor, Sagittarius! The planet of communication, Mercury, clashes with dreamy Neptune, which can help a healing and calming perspective shift take place. You can attack or work with the imaginary and abstract. Action planet Mars clashes with your planetary ruler Jupiter, giving you the courage to ask for the freedom and space that you need in order to think freely! Although the truth is subjective and foggy, it works to your advantage. You make your case favorably as Mercury connects with Jupiter. There are some revelations in your beliefs as the sun clashes with dreamy Neptune, encouraging you to make your dreams happen. Discover the truth and find or create stories that are helpful and invigorating.

Capricorn
You are making it happen, regardless of the situation, and powering through any roadblocks with determination and strength! Action planet Mars connects with power planet Pluto, bringing you immense concentration on your goals and objectives. A friend or colleague can help you accomplish what you need to get done, so don’t be shy when it comes to asking for favors. The planet of love and beauty, Venus, meets Pluto in your sign, Capricorn! This is an aspect that will last for a while, so pay attention to what you’re going through right now with your self image and self worth. You have the capacity to completely transform your relationship to yourself by gaining deeper insight into your desires and past.

Aquarius
Your intuition guides you to make smart move as action planet Mars connects with power planet Pluto, allowing you to focus deeply on what you are and are not comfortable with. Trust your instinct here, Aquarius. Mars also clashes with lucky Jupiter, giving you the energy and confidence to make a change that will uplift you and put you in a safe place. You can go for miles on an empty tank, but wouldn’t you want to fill up a little first? The planet of communication, Mercury, also connects with Jupiter, which brings you faith, insight, and wit. Sharing your ideas with your community can help bring you closer to your objectives, and to prepare for the future.

Pisces
You’re learning more about the way other people see you as the planet of the mind, Mercury, clashes with illusive Neptune. You are being summoned like a glamorous ghost who starred in silent films. You fit in how you can! You’re taking a leap of faith as action planet Mars clashes with your planetary ruler Jupiter, and you feel safe enough to make a major change. Mercury also connects with Jupiter, putting you in touch with your intuition when it comes to your career and how you fit into the bigger picture. It’s time to work your magic as the sun clashes with dreamy Neptune, helping you become the best version of yourself that you can imagine! The key is to think positively, dear fish.
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