Alexander Quinn - An Energetic Storm, Or a Storm in a tea Cup? - December 2024

 

Key Dates:

1. Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius (Ends December 15) Dates: Began November 25, 2024, and ends December 15, 2024.

Effects: Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius focuses on communication, travel, and philosophical perspectives. This period often brings misunderstandings, travel disruptions, and technological issues. It's a time for introspection, reviewing past projects, and rethinking goals rather than launching new endeavours.

Advice: Double-check travel plans and written communications. Once

Mercury goes direct on December 15, clarity and momentum will return 

2. Mars Retrograde in Leo (Begins December 6) Dates: Starts December 6, 2024, and continues into early 2025.

Effects: Mars retrograde in Leo dampens initiative and enthusiasm, particularly in creative or leadership areas. It encourages reflection on how energy is expended and where efforts may need realignment. Old conflicts might resurface, urging resolution.

Advice: Avoid impulsive actions or decisions. Focus on re-evaluating strategies and addressing unresolved tensions

3. Uranus Retrograde in Taurus (Continues) Dates: Uranus has been retrograde since August 29, 2024, and will station direct on January 27, 2025.

Effects: This retrograde in Taurus challenges stability, especially in financial and material matters. It encourages rethinking personal values and adopting innovative approaches to problems, particularly regarding resources and comfort.

Advice: Embrace change and adaptability. Reassess how you handle disruptions and explore alternative methods of creating security

4. Neptune Retrograde in Pisces (Ends December 7) Dates: Began June 30, 2024, and ends December 7, 2024.

Effects: Neptune retrograde dissolves illusions, encouraging a clearer view of spiritual and emotional truths. In its final days in December, it pushes for deeper self-awareness and the resolution of lingering confusion.

Advice: Reflect on emotional and spiritual patterns. Post-retrograde, creative and spiritual clarity may increase

5. Chiron Retrograde in Aries (Continues) Dates: Began July 25, 2024, and will station direct on December 29, 2024.

Effects: Chiron retrograde in Aries emphasises personal healing, especially around identity and self-worth. It encourages addressing old wounds and developing self-compassion.

Advice: Work on internal healing and forgiveness. As Chiron stations direct at the month's end, you may feel more empowered and resilient

Themes for the Collective Reflection and Realignment: With multiple retrogrades, December is a powerful month for introspection and recalibration. Retrogrades urge us to slow down and re-evaluate our actions, priorities, and healing processes.

Balancing Energy: Mars and Chiron retrogrades encourage balancing assertiveness with self-care and boundary setting.

Adapting to Change: Uranus and Neptune retrogrades challenge old patterns and invite spiritual growth and flexibility.

These retrogrades collectively support slowing down, reassessing paths, and preparing for the energetic shifts of 2025 

Faithfully AQ