We have a week of high energy, action and frustration with the Full Moon in Gemini conjunct a Retrograde Mars (8 Dec). There’s the potential for heightened emotions to break out in anger and conflict, and, possibly in quite a public way with the fullness of the Moon being so visible.

Not only is this Martian tension highlighted by the Full Moon, we also have a situation where Mars is at the midway point of its synodic cycle with the Sun (8 Dec). In other words, this is the ultimate showdown for Mars’ two-year cycle where confrontations and battles are brought to the arena. If you have Mars as a timelord this year, or a Gemini profection, or are simply a Mars-ruled person natally, you may encounter situations building to a climax this week where you’re called to take action or take a stand. In Joseph Campbell’s monomyth, this week could feel like the Hero/Heroine about to slay the dragon in the cave. That dragon could be someone or something in opposition to you but it could also be an internal dragon you need to battle with. Watch out for clashes of egos, power battles and harsh exchanges of words as this configuration takes shape.

Mercury and Venus both make a square to Jupiter before changing signs to Capricorn. 

The Mercury Jupiter Square comes first (6 Dec) and this relationship clearly shows Jupiter in the stronger position. Your rational mind will have to make space for more lofty, big picture ideals. You may have trouble being precise or practical in your thoughts. Communications could lose their effectiveness and eloquence. You could even find your speech coming out the wrong way, like being too blunt with someone – this could be a real possibility given the Full Moon is conjunct the Retrograde Mars.  It may be a struggle to think clearly as your mind may wander off in many tangents. Try to avoid highly detailed work this week. Keep your mind on the big picture or ponder the big questions this week. The practical, how-to’s can come later when Mercury has entered into Capricorn (after 7 Dec).

The good news this week is that it will end much better than it started. By the time the Full Moon disseminates, you will see the two benefic planets, Venus and Jupiter square each other (9 Dec) which will help to ease out the tensions caused this week. You may start to see the positive reasons for things that have unfolded earlier this week. There’s a sense of harmony, grace and acceptance for the events that you’ve experienced. Opportunities may even present themselves to you with this shift in perception, so make sure you’re open to seeing the silver linings. Stay positive and grateful in spite of the tensions and conflicts this week and you may be rewarded in some way.

By the end of the week, there will be some positive dignity shifts that will help to lift the vibe. The Moon will get home to Cancer and help you to feel emotionally resourced, while Venus enters Capricorn (10 Dec) her triplicity rulership, where she can offer a sense of support to you.

Support the Interpsycle Observator

I hope you find this information useful for your week ahead. Feel free to share your experiences and observations of the week in the comments below as this will help us bridge our understanding of the macrocosm and the microcosm of our lives.

You can also help support this project by…

• Sharing this article around
• Referring your friends to sign up to this newsletter (Facebook link / Twitter link / Email link), or,
• Booking in your personal session (www.interpsycle.as.me).

See you next Sunday for the next installment of planetary news.

Shu xx