The Week of December 18th, 2023: The Solstice, Capricorn season, and a Mercury cazimi mark a restart

Episode 157

In this podcast, New York Times bestselling author and astrologer Chani Nicholas discusses the astrology of the week and what it might mean for us all. 

The astrology of the week of December 18th, 2023, brings us major shifts with deep insight. On Monday, Mercury (the planet of communication) trines Jupiter (the planet of expansion), reminding us to think and communicate with gratitude and abundance. On Wednesday, Venus (the planet of love) opposes Uranus (the planet of breakthroughs), awakening us to submerged feelings in our relationships. The December Solstice occurs on Thursday, marking a restart in the solar cycle and ushering us into Capricorn season. Also on Thursday, Mercury sextiles Saturn (the planet of boundaries), bringing stability and practical thinking to our endeavors. On Friday, the Sun conjoins Mercury in a cazimi, introducing clarity and helpful revelations in our exchanges and travel plans. Also on Friday, Mercury re-enters Sagittarius, initiating communication issues. Finally, on Sunday, the Sun makes a sextile to Saturn, enhancing our ability to ground and think in constructive ways. Overall, we’re sending you many Solstice and cazimi blessings.  

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This episode was recorded on 11/02/2023.

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