The lunar month that is going to see us through most of the holiday seasons is carrying the energy of Anuradha, a lunar mansion associated with marriages, friendships, and success. Its association with the vedic god Mitra, the god of friendship, obviously makes this a jovial and benefic lunar mansion. Its energy is great for the holiday season as people reconnect with family and old friends, and especially for healing old wounds and starting new friendships. The lord of Anuradha is Saturn, who is currently hanging out in Scorpio where it has been the cause of considerable mischief and troubles. You may have to dive deep into yourself (the nature of scorpio is our own inner demons) and examine your past and current relationships in an effort to decide which relationships in your life are actually beneficial and which ones are toxic. Scorpio always deals with the nitty-gritty, behind-the-scenes drama, and it’s going to carry this energy into Anuradha this month. So expect some old relationships to get thrown in your face, and do some inner reflection and introspection about your role in those relationships.
The beginning of December has the Sun in Scorpio getting closer to Saturn. This is going to be a dangerous situation, especially in regards to things like the Dakota Pipeline protests, as the Sun in Scorpio can encourage armed conflict, while Saturn’s conjunction with the Sun later in the month can escalate this to a serious problem, causing a very negative combination of planets between Ketu, Sun, Saturn and Rahu all in quadrants to each other. Rahu in Leo has caused a great deal of anti-government/law-enforcement protests over the last year, and we are going to see those protests get fresh fuel for the fire now that the Sun (the source of fire) has joined the sarpa yoga between Rahu, Ketu and Saturn. So everyone, please be careful. The Sun in Scorpio isn’t a joke, especially when aspected by Rahu and Ketu. People can, and likely will, die. This combination will improve substantially come December 15th and should provide relief to people living in areas that have been in protest, or who are protesting themselves. Hopefully, the Sun’s entrance to the auspicious Sagittarius on the 15th will even provide some much-needed relief to the middle east and places like Aleppo. This is in regards to the afflictions put upon the protestors themselves, or citizens that are being afflicted by their governments. I would expect that the fresh fire of Sagittarius will only inspire people much more after the hardships they faced in the last two weeks of November and first two weeks of December.
Mercury enters into Sagittarius late November, so it is an ideal time for short travels and plane flights to see family for the holidays. I would expect holiday traffic on roads and at airports to be even worse than normal, since Mercury’s placement will encourage people who don’t normally travel to go ahead and do so now.
Rahu has moved into Magha, the lunar mansion indicating the Throne and seat of power, within Leo. In the case of the Dakota Pipeline protests, I would expect this to push the focus and anger of the protestors upwards from the officers and corporations behind the pipeline to the American Government and the President, pressing strongly for some sort of executive action before Obama leaves office. Devoid of any good planetary aspects, it’s hard to say if any such relief will come.
Ascendant Horoscope
Aries: Improvements in work and a possible increase in pay. Acquisition of a new vehicle or having to do work related to vehicles. The first two weeks of December are an ideal time to push for a new job or better position at a current job. There is a lot of work to be done that will improve your financial situation. Short travels are likely. Bosses or employers may cause trouble throughout the whole year, but there should be some reprieve from this during December. Avoid fires and dangerous chemicals. Your father’s health could be at risk this month, so make sure to keep in touch with him. You will either be asked to (or have to) do some continuing education or to take a test, or nay just personally decide to educate yourself more on something you feel is important in your work.
Auspicious Dates: December 2nd and 3rd are good for new contracts or work, December 4th is the best time to apply for a new job or promotion or to begin a work project, December 10th and 11th are good for rest and rejuvenation, December 12th is good for finances and possessions, the 16th and 17th are good for house work, the 22nd is ideal for big social engagements or meeting someone new (like a boss or a first date).
Troublesome Dates: Watch temper on the 4th, the 6th could give a sudden expense or financial stress, the 18th and 19th are not good for new projects or creative ideas and also could cause health issues or stress relating to your children.
Taurus: Difficulties in relationships, feeling tied down or having too many fights with a loved one. December should overall be good as the ascendant lord Venus gains strength and blessings throughout the month, improving health and mood. A very good time to pursue any serious passions you have or a new passion may rise up during the month. Any relationship stress should relax after December 14th. Occult or religious studies are beneficial this month but don’t enter into new contracts or deals in December. Instead of starting new endeavors, focus on finishing old ones. If any obstacles arise, push through them with strength and force and expect a definite victory. To retreat or find a way around such obstacles will give loss.
Auspicious Dates: December 3rd is good for new endeavors and in should bring blessings. December 8th and 9th are good for finances. The 12th and 13th are good for just about anything. The 15th is good for contracts and deals. The 22nd is good for all kinds of social engagements, public work, and starting new things. The 25-27th all look good.
Troublesome Dates: The 1st and 2nd of December are not good for contracts, deals or spending time with extended family. The 3rd is also a good time for travel. The 4th and 5th are difficult for your mother or could excite you to anger. The 6th isn’t good for professional activities such as applying for a new job, position, or starting a new work endeavor. The 18th and 19th can cause stress and anxiety due to problems at home or in personal life.
Gemini: The month starts out good for any new business or professional work, as well as travels. The Sun in the 6th house is a little worrisome for health, so I would recommend staying away from any protests or riots (as the Sun can cause injury from bullets/projectiles) and be wary of fires. Be mindful of your health, and be patient in relationships. Avoid any long drives since vehicle problems are likely. Jupiter’s aspect on the ascendant should protect you from anything too bad, but just be wary that the first two weeks of December look a little troublesome for accidents and injuries. Once the Sun enters Sagittarius troubles should clear up (about half-way through December). Mercury goes retrograde December 19th until January 8th: Don’t make any big decisions during this time! It is damn near impossible for Gemini ascendants to think straight about big decisions when Mercury is retrograde.
Auspicious Dates: The 1st and 2nd are good for short trips and business. December 8th and 9th are good dates for work projects and applying for a new job or position. The 12th and the 16th are good for finances. The 20th and 21st are good for happiness and for doing housework, and also for social engagements.
Inauspicious Dates: Avoid driving on the 3rd if possible. Take an Uber, taxi or bus to work. The 18th and 19th are bad for business deals and contracts, and also bad for short travels. The 27th is dangerous for health, so be careful and avoid conflicts and fires.
Cancer: Exalted Mars alongside Venus at the beginning of the month is good for journeys and business, especially initiating new business ideas. There could be some issues involving litigation or paperwork. The Sun’s conjunction with Saturn will likely lead to some serious expenses but is also a good time for turning inwards and doing self-work. Employees may cause a headache during this time if you are an employer, or students if you are a teacher. From December 11th until late into January there may be some health issues in the form of infections, injuries or blood-related issues, so take care of health. Wear some silver to cool down the negative heat of Mars.
Auspicious Dates: The 3rd and 4th are great dates for new business projects. 20th and 21st are good for business deals, short travels and social engagements.
Troublesome Dates: avoid contracts on the 1st. The 6th is bad for health. The 18th is bad for family. The 27th can cause headaches relatd to children, employees or students.
Leo: With Rahu in the ascendant and Jupiter in the 2nd house, it will continue to be an interesting end of the year. Self-reflection, change, and transformation are all important if you are to get the most out of the difficult Rahu in the ascendant, while Jupiter in 2nd can bring financial help from family and unforeseen places. Jupiter in the 2nd is ultimately about bringing financial and familial stability to your life. It is a good month for education pursuits and creative endeavors. There may be relationship troubles and tension due to sudden flares of temper, and/or people may intentionally put themselves in your way and try to obstruct or harm you. A remedy for this is to do service to your loved one. Take them on a nice date, do house chores for them, etc. Again, do the same for any perceived enemies to alleviate the situation through acts of kindness. It is always better to render the 6th house in your chart into a house of service instead of enemies! Watch your health towards the middle of December as the Sun comes into conjunction with Saturn.
Auspicious Dates: the 1st and 2nd are good dates for education and contracts. 20th, 21st and 22nd are good days for family and fianances.
Troublesome Dates: the 3rd and 4th will make you prone to conflicts or confrontations, and the 6th is bad for relationships or business deals. Rough combination on the 18th, so be safe and don’t take any risks (good day for staying at home). The 27th may be stressful or lonely, so try to plan to spend it with someone who makes you happy.
Virgo: Jupiter is bringing blessings by being posted in Virgo in the form of relationships and self-transformation, or possibly new business opportunities. Rahu in the 12th is likely still causing changes and some debts. December is a good month for technical work and education, but you need to be wary like Gemini’s do for this month when Mercury goes retrograde on the 19th. This can cause bad decisions in relation to your house, where you live, and how you live, and may also adversely affect educational pursuits. Take advantage of the drive and passion of Mars in the first two weeks of December to improve your heath and do lots of activities with your children. On December 10th Mars will leave the 5th house and enter into the 6th house of enemies and conflicts, which can be bad for health but also just cause a lot of stress (stress being associated with Aquarius itself, the sign Mars will be in). You’ll be busy, so try to stay focused on Venus in the 5th (love) instead of Mars in the 6th (work). Avoid signing any contracts or starting a new business in the first two weeks of December, until Sun enters Sagittarius. From December 14th onward there are blessings in the form of happiness, health and home.
Auspicious Dates: 1st and 2nd are good for educational endeavors and housework, the 4th is good in general and can bring benefit from social engagements, relationships, and education or children, the 22nd is good for promotions and finances, as well as engagements.
Inauspicious Dates: the 6th may cause unwelcomed work to come your way, or stress from others, the 18th is a difficult day and could cause an unexpected debt or fine.
Libra: Mars will be giving energy for career and self-driven work until it leaves Capricorn and enters into Aquarius on the 11th, which is actually a decent place for Mars to be and can improve finances and business situations, but it is still stress-inducing. December is a good month for short travels and study due to Mercury in the 3rd house, while the ascendant lord Venus should give good results in the areas of personal development, happiness, and relationships. Conflicts with the family are possible until the Sun gets to Sagittarius on the 14th. Working on personal finances is good until then, and some increase in this area should be expected. After the 14th the rest of the month into the first two weeks of January has a nice auspicious Sun in Sagittarius that is good for short travels, contracts and business. Good month for real-estate work and house planning as well.
Auspicious Dates; 1st and 2nd are good for contracts and business, the 6th is good for meditation and relaxation but not for stressful activities, the 20th, 21st and 22nd are good for travel but causes financial expense,
Inauspicious Dates:The 4th may be stressful due to mother or lots of work, the 18th may cause problems with family but could bring some additional income.
Scorpio: Still plenty of tension in the sky for you, causing problems in relation to health, home, job and probably relationships as well. Either way, there is specific work that needs to karmically be accomplished, which is always the case when Rahu and Ketu set a sarpa yoga into play. For you this is focused on the 10th house, the house of career and destiny, indicating work that has to be done. This could literally be a big project or deadline at work, or it could be something more general in relation to life itself. The reward for such work will come after the 14th, once the Sun enters into Sagittarius. Take advantage of the strong Mars in the first 10 days of December to work on new skills or contracts, and make any personal changes you feel need to be made. From the 11th of December until Late January there will be difficulties and obstacles in getting things done, so try to meet any deadlines soon or else your work will carry over until late January or February. On the 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th the Sun will be passing over Saturn, which can cause health issues and stress, so try to take it easy if possible.
Auspicious Dates: The 1st and 2nd are good for travel and family; 4th is good for competitions, contracts, and travel; the 9th is good for finances; 13th’s exalted Moon is good for business work, the 21st and 22nd are good for income and financial decisions.
Inauspicious Dates: 8th, 9th and 10th are problematic for health and new endeavors; the 6th is a stressful day and may cause problems at home; 18th and 19th are bad for any new work projects, house projects, or planning important events.
Sagittarius: One of the better ascendants to be this month. Career is benefiting from a nice Jupiter for a while still, and Mercury’s presence in the ascendant is great for all kinds of business deals and contracts. There will likely be problems in your circle of friends or employees, but work should keep you busy and keep your mind off of it. There are good opportunities for new sources of income and if you’re looking for a new vehicle then now is the time. Any big decisions will bear more fruit if they are made after the 14th, and the same goes for job applications and asking for a raise/promotion. Don’t make any important professional or business decisions once Mercury goes retrograde on the 19th. It will be retrograde until late January, so get any litigation or paperwork done before then if you want things to go smoothly.
Auspicious Dates: 1st and 2nd are good for business and travel, the 4th is good for acquiring new possessions and making investments; the 9th is all-around good for whatever you’re planning, but especially for things related to your house; 11th is good for finances and creativity, the 21st and 22nd are auspicious for work and important events.
Inauspicious Dates: 8th, 9th and 10th could cause loss or financial stress and could afflict the father’s health; don’t sign any contracts on the 6th and avoid siblings; 18th and 19th are bad for planning events, celebrations or starting something new.
Capricorn: Venus in the ascendant will give auspicious results throughout the month, and the energy of Mars in the first 10 days will only add to this, giving plenty of energy for new endeavors, especially those aimed at career or education. There may be some loss due to litigation (tickets or fines) or just legal paperwork and expenses. The same combination can also lead to plane flights and international travel, but such travel is ill-advised for financial reasons. Finances will have problems throughout the month due to debts and government expenses. The first half of the month looks better than the last half, so try to time any big plans accordingly and then take it easy during the holiday seasons. Exert patience with family during the holidays, since some conflicts and tempers can be expected (don’t talk politics!).
Auspicious Times: December 3rd and 4th are good for new endeavors and new financial opportunities; 8th and 9th are good for travels and events, 12th and 13th are good for education and finances; 16th and 17th are good for relationships and business; 20th-22nd are good for travel and important events or celebrations;
Inauspicious Times: 1st and 2nd aren’t good for contracts or litigation; the 6th is bad for family events and financial decisions; 18th is bad for close family or finances, and also stressful;
Aquarius: Some difficult transits this month. There is a possible loss of a vehicle, or serious expenses due to a vehicle at least. Offerings to Ganesh or a similar protective deity will help alleviate both this and the possibility of personal injury from Mars’ transit in the last half of the month. Mercury can bring some new financial prospects your way, and also makes December a good time for any additional education you feel you need. Problems at work can likely be expected on the 11th, 12th and 13th while the Sun transits Saturn, which could lead to feeling trapped in a work situation or project that you didn’t want. A new job is possible when Mars transits into the ascendant from the 10th up until later in January.
Auspicious Times: 1st and 2nd are good for contracts and financial decisions, 6th is good for relaxing at home and avoiding work, 13th is good for housework and new projects but bad for career decisions or new work projects, the 20th and 21st could bring some money your way or a new contract.
Inauspicious Times: 3rd and 4th are bad for anything involving vehicles or for making job decisions, December 18th is not good and you should take the day off work if you can to just relax and avoid stress.
Pisces: Both Pisces and Sagittarius have it pretty good this month. Some new job opportunities could come your way, or a new contract or project at your current job. A strong Mars can help improve finances in the first 10 days of the month (if they haven’t already improved from the last 2 weeks of November). A big expenditure is possible in the last half of December, which I would recommend against since Ketu in the 12th will cause complications and a greater loss of money. Pursue plenty of new job opportunities and projects, but avoid investments.
Auspicious Times: 1st and 2nd are good dates for new projects and business deals, 3rd and 4th are good times for financial decisions; the 8th and 9th are good for various endeavors and plans the 12th is good for contracts, business deals and travel, but may be bad for father; the 16th and 17th are good for various endeavors and celebrations; 21st and 22nd are good for business and any important personal decisions;
Inauspicious Times: 5th and 6th are bad for financial decisions or investments; 18th and 19th are particularly bad days for any kind of important endeavor;
