Forecast Dec 2-8, 2019: Time To Shine Bigly

Euphoric Jupiter changes signs at the beginning of the week, and in so doing begins its consequential, year-long transit of pragmatic, productive Capricorn. Jupiter takes twelve years to work its way through the zodiac, visiting each sign for about a year. At some point during its travels, it connects with much slower moving Pluto. 2020 is just such a rare occasion, and the two will form exact conjunctions three times next year. I’ll share more about this in my upcoming 2020 overview. For now, start considering the possibilities of the planet of expansion moving through the sign of austerity, goals and earned recognition. These two are far from a natural fit. But with a little ingenuity and vision, the combination can accomplish something substantial. The astrological emphasis is already on Capricorn via the presence of the South Node, Venus, Saturn and formidable, reforming Pluto. By late December the next set of Capricorn/Cancer eclipses will get underway, and in January Saturn and Pluto will be conjunct. Jupiter magnifies everything it touches. So the Capricorn energy is about to increase in immeasurable orders of magnitude. As if to underscore the significance of the Jupiter through Capricorn transit, on Monday Mercury, the planet that informs us, will sextile Pluto, another sign that this is, well, BIG.

The moon rolls into imaginative Pisces on Tuesday, allowing us the chance to take in and consider the vast and various possibilities now at hand. Venus and Mars bring more sweetness to the day with a loving sextile. On Thursday an Aries moon wakes us from all that Pisces dreaming and signals that the time to get up and get moving. It will form some feisty squares to the planets in Capricorn and a harmonious trine to the optimistic Sagittarius Sun. Leave it to Aries to “innocently” stir the pot. Though the moon will settle into grounded Taurus early Sunday morning, by then the Sun’s square to Neptune will be nearly exact. Excesses may be called into question under this one. A Venus sextile to Neptune later in the day will bring practicality and kindness to the situation. In short, a new template is now downloading. Big potentials abound, and Capricorn’s sense of responsibility, indisputable work ethic and sheer determination will be required to realize them. Best look: Splendid outdoor outfitting, especially designed for mountain climbing.