The simplified profile of planetary aspects reaching a peak in the month of December is: 3 conjunctions, 0 oppositions, 2 trines, 6 squares. Unquestionably, the number of planetary squares dominates the simplified profile this time, possibly portending an abnormally stressful month.
The long-running Uranus 1/4 Pluto aspect (which won't peak until 6/24/12) remains in orb throughout November, but it is still fading in magnitude. It will be within about 5.6 degrees of exact at the beginning of December, and within about 6.5 degrees at the end of December.
The first major planetary aspect to reach a peak in the month of December is Venus CON Pluto in the sign of Capricorn, peaking early in the morning of the 1st. As indicated in the previous article in this series, Venus enters Capricorn on November 26, representing the start of a cycle which features Venus influences. It was also mentioned that "Venus in Capricorn could conceivably be represented by the image of an elderly woman". Well, the Venus-Pluto conjunction on December 1st furthers (but also ends) that cycle. The "elderly woman" component is certainly valid, but there is more to this influence than that. Feelings are usually strong and serious under this influence, and should not be batted aside as being superficial. For example, it shouldn't be surprising if a group of women bands together at this time to "send a message" about women's rights.
Peaking in the wee hours of the 2nd (but certainly in orb throughout the previous evening), Sun parallel Mercury helps the thought processes and facilitates communications of all kinds. But peaking a few hours later (and in orb for a few days before that), Sun 1/4 Mars emphasizes forcefulness in all ways, including the style of communicating. Emotional outbursts become more frequent under this influence.
Sun CON Mercury in Sagittarius, which peaks in the wee hours of the 4th, "helps the thought processes and facilitates communications of all kinds" (as expressed for the Sun-Mercury parallel on the 2nd). But peaking in the afternoon (the 4th), Mercury 1/4 Mars makes the communications more forceful. So, in a way, the 4th may feel and act somewhat similar to the 2nd. Taking an overview of the situation, Mars is squaring the Sun-Mercury conjunction during this period.
As if to make amends for the above-described situation, Venus 1/3 Mars peaks early in the morning of the 5th, tending to assist and improve all manner of social situations, especially the inter-gender kind.
Peaking in the morning of the 7th (but in orb for at least several days), Saturn 3/7 Uranus produces an atmosphere that pertains to old and new, orthodox and revolutionary, stable and unstable, timeless/fixated/permanent and temporary/changeable/surprising. Then, Mercury parallel Pluto peaks in the afternoon, trying to introduce a climate of thoughtfulness -- which will blend in various ways with the Saturn-Uranus influence, hopefully in a constructive way.
In the next few days, the predominant planetary influence appears to belong to Uranus. In the wee hours of the 8th, Uranus goes stationary in declination. Then, in the evening of the 9th, Uranus goes stationary-direct in the sign of Aries. These two stationary stances of Uranus, combined, will convert the atmosphere into a repository of newness and change, making things more unexpected and surprising. These two manifestations are not automatically good or bad; they will simply be there in strong unmistakable presence. The primary focus will be on present and future conditions; history (especially ancient history) will be ignored -- unless there is a historical discovery that nobody expected. And then, peaking in the evening of the 12th, Jupiter 1/12 Uranus makes the Uranus-type climate more expansive -- like maybe an astronomer will discover a new planet or star, or life elsewhere in the universe.
On the 13th, peaking in the afternoon/evening at almost the same time (only 20 minutes apart), Mercury goes stationary in declination and also stationary-direct in Sagittarius. By peaking almost simultaneously, these two aspects synergistically produce a strong and unmistakable Mercury influence that will manifest in terms of thoughtfulness, clearer thinking, and better communication -- and will encourage people to make short trips of various kinds for various reasons.
Peaking in the afternoon/evening of the 14th, Sun parallel Venus tends to emphasize feelings and other emotions in a positive way. Socializing will tend to be pleasant. This should be a good time for people to share their attitudes about various things. Then, peaking in the evening, Mars parallel Saturn harmoniously injects an ingredient of practicality.
Peaking early in the morning of the 18th, Venus 1/4 Saturn tends to make moods serious -- to the point of possibly being upsetting to some people. What makes this aspect more interesting (and presumably stronger) is that Venus is in the sign of Capricorn which is associated with Saturn, and Saturn is in the sign of Libra which is associated with Venus.
After changing sign by crossing into Aquarius in the morning of the 20th, Venus squares Jupiter in the evening of the same day. This will tend to magnify feelings in perhaps unoptimum ways. A good time to try to relax.
Peaking early in the morning of the 21st, Mercury parallel Pluto (again, like on the 7th) tends to make people more thoughtful, encourages clearer thinking, and stimulates communication.
Peaking in the afternoon/evening of the 21st, Jupiter goes stationary in declination, producing an expansive atmosphere, comfortable and nice. Then, later in the evening, the Sun goes stationary in declination, entering Capricorn at 9:30 pm PST (12:30 am on the 22nd EST), signifying the beginning of winter.
Early in the morning of the 22nd, Sun 1/3 Jupiter spreads a pleasant atmosphere for just about anything. Then, Pluto goes stationary in declination at about midday, making people feel like getting into a project of some kind, preferably in cooperation with other people. But peaking in the afternoon, Sun 1/4 Uranus tends to introduce changes in things, not necessarily intended and not necessarily desirable.
(Note: The precise timings of the aspects for December 22 can be seen on the sample aspect page which is posted during the month of November at www.newstandardaspectarian.com.)
Mercury parallel Venus reaches a peak on the 25th (Christmas Day) early in the afternoon. Do you remember the strange coincidence that was mentioned in the article about this aspect in regard to Thanksgiving Day? Here is what was said at that time. "The 24th is Thanksgiving Day, but it has a strangely interesting feature of its own beyond that. Peaking in the afternoon, Mercury parallel Venus creates a pleasant atmosphere for just about anything, including light-hearted conversation and socializing in general. But by the weirdest of coincidences, that very same aspect reaches a peak again in the afternoon of Christmas Day. The probability of that happening by pure chance must be awfully close to zero."
Later in the afternoon of the 25th, Jupiter goes stationary-direct in the sign of Taurus, creating a strong expansive mood. This, all by itself, seems to be enough to make Christmas Day very special this year.
Peaking late in the evening of the 28th, Sun CON Pluto in Capricorn may bring on a minor frenzy of returning and/or exchanging gifts for various reasons. Downtown may be busier than usual for this time of year.
Peaking in the wee hours of the 29th, Venus parallel Pluto may exhibit a somewhat similar influence to that exhibited on the 1st of the month. Feelings can be expected to be generally stronger under this influence.
Late in the evening of the 31st (New Year's Eve), Mercury 1/4 Mars makes people behave more aggressively -- which includes shouting, arguing, and shoving. And if the people are drunk, they are likely to invest less self-restraint in their behavior. So crowds are not the best places to be at this time. Not that everyone has to stay home on New Year's Eve. If you will be visiting with friends, things may go much smoother.
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