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December 2004
By Norma Jean Ream
December is likely to feel dramatic with sways of energy ranging from
intense passions to simmering silences. The Sagittarius New Moon on
December 11 joins with Pluto, planet of power, control, and volatility.
Venus and Mars are together in Scorpio, making interpersonal
relationships a primary theme at all levels of life. There is an
emphasis of the Fire and Water elements until the Sun enters Capricorn
on December 21. Fire stimulates illuminates and inspires. Water blends
and changes conditions in response to its environment. This month will
hold a lot of energy and action and we must be aware in our responses so
that we are not making the wrong choices. We can make this a joyous and
loving time, or we can be overly reactive to insignificant things and
spoil the opportunity for good times.
Communications are unsettled. Mercury, planet ruler of mental energies,
communication, and short distance travel, moved into its apparent
backward motion on November 30. It turns direct on December 20. This
occurs three times a year due to Mercury’s closeness to the Sun. Mercury
is relative to how we express, how we understand, and how we make
decisions. Its retrograde time is a doubling back over territory just
covered. This gives us a chance to think things through and make
improvements before we move ahead to new projects or decisions. Allow
plenty of time for holiday mailing this year. Mercury retrograde is
classic for delays, mistakes, and doing things over again. On the high
side, it is a perfect time to clean out clutter and reorganize, or
finish old projects left undone.
This year, Mercury will be making three contacts to Pluto in its
retrograde process. The combination of energies lends itself to research
and digging up hidden information. We can also associate it with
propaganda and persuasive speeches. In politics, it brings important
debates to the forefront. The series of contacts are November 21,
December 8, and January 4. There is likely to be some continuing debate
on election processes and results. A final decision will close the
discussion before the New Moon on January 10.
The Winter Solstice on December 21 in Pahoa suggests that the next
quarter will show improvement economically. The surge in real estate
prices should settle down and become more reasonable. However, the
construction boom will continue. This includes the increase in
commercial growth throughout the area. The Puna district is growing
rapidly, which has its pros and cons. In a general way, this growth
reflects increasing opportunity for prosperity. The emphasis now is more
on the elements Earth and Air. Earth represents stability and tangible
results. Air represents mental and communicative energies. This change
of emphasis brings practical ideas and communications that turn into
tangible results. We can find new resolutions to existing problems and
implement a practical approach as we move into the New Year.
Take time to reflect on your year. Pat yourself on the back for all that
you have accomplished in 2004. Appreciate the help you’ve received from
others through their guidance and their helping hands. Let yourself
dream of great things. Enjoy your life. |
