Horoscopes for December 8 - 14 2008

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GENERAL FORECAST
We’ve all got some big work to do and things are about to come to light. The Sun gets up to all sorts of business this week, making contact with both the discipline of Saturn and the chaos of the planet Uranus. Struggles between authority and rebellion that have been building since October reach defining moments, and something unexpected is bound to change the rules for us all. The people who accept the changes will be the most likely to find success, but there are sure to be those who hold on too tight. The Full Moon in Gemini happens Friday morning, right before Mercury, the planet that rules Gemini, moves from Sagittarius to Capricorn and hooks up with transformative Pluto. Thoughts are sure to be racing. Watch out for a gregarious weekend: by then people will be all about escaping into daydreams and debauchery.

ARIES
You’re about to get some absolutely crucial information. Mercury’s move from a supportive role to a challenging one makes it important to process whatever comes up in a healthy and objective way. Look for how whatever happens this week is creating exactly the space you need. Friday’s Full Moon in friendly Gemini could bring some small but interesting twists, or even a short-term, fairy-tale romance. Make sure you see the good stuff.

TAURUS
Challenges from both your Venus ruler and Neptune could be bringing some issues with the love stuff. Stay focused on the big picture over the next few weeks, which are better for preparation than action. You’ll be back to the real work by the end of the year. For now it’s important to make sure you’re ready. Use this time to get in touch with anybody you’ve been putting off. Mercury’s move into a supporting role early Friday morning means you get your words back.

GEMINI
It’s going to be an intense week. The gregarious Full Moon in your sign happens right as your Mercury ruler moves into Capricorn to merge with powerful Pluto. Accept big changes with your usual curiosity, and know that grace is still on your side. The things that happen outside of your control right now are reflecting adjustments you’ve been meaning to make for yourself.


CANCER
Everybody’s talking at you. Mercury’s move into your opposite sign brings vigorous communications, and with Pluto involved, the words are sure to be powerful. If you’re looking for trouble, you’re liable to find it. Avoid feeling too thin-skinned by keeping your mind more on your to-do list and less on the sensitive debates. Getting things done is the best remedy for forgetting how you feel about it.

LEO
Friday’s Full Moon in friendly Gemini ushers in a weekend full of people to see and places to go. Make the most of this because the next few weeks could be more about playing it solo. You’re seeing evidence all around you of the current struggle between Authority and Rebellion. Watch out for something completely unexpected that changes all the rules. The good news is that whatever comes up is giving you creative ammunition you’ll be able to use for a long time to come.

VIRGO
You’re looking for a tangible foundation, the place where everything makes sense. Remember that it’s all about your perspective and you’ll find the way to stay cool and collected this week as the Full Moon in confrontational Gemini shines a bright light on all the challenges you’re going through. You’re learning new and better ways to stand up for yourself. The habits you’re forming right now will stay with you long after this situation’s passed you by.

LIBRA
You’re getting some bonus attention this week. Venus, the planet that rules your sign, is sitting pretty in Aquarius, a fellow Air sign. This brings some good times and high highs, especially during this weekend’s Full Moon in Gemini, also an Air sign. Use the energy to get out and about and make the most of it. Mercury’s move into challenging Capricorn and consequent merge with Pluto is bringing big news to the picture. The next few weeks will put the focus on becoming prepared. It’s a lot more about speaking up for what you need and a lot less about the manners.

SCORPIO
Just because you get found out doesn’t mean you need to change what you believe. This is the time to be absolutely proud of the things that make you different. Certain things about your make-up that don’t conform to those around you are being exposed, and Mercury’s meeting with your Pluto ruler means people will be talking all about it. There are plenty of ways to make this energy work for, rather than against you. Use the recognition to make new connections, by the end of the year you’ll be glad you did.

SAGITTARIUS
Sagittarians aren’t known for being homebodies, but this week you’re all about staying shut in. There's something big you're trying to make sense of. A challenge from Saturn is bringing cold hard reality to the forefront and you could be hiding from the unfamiliar weather by getting lost in self-indulgence. Do your best to wait it out. You’ll have more time and space to think next week when The Sun and Mars leave your sign for Capricorn. By then you’ll be ready to do the work.

CAPRICORN
Think about all the things that are challenging you right now. It’s likely there’s a pattern among them, some repetition that involves whatever you’re having a hard time letting go of. Mercury hooking up with Pluto in the first degrees of your sign brings the first hints of big changes that are stepping up to the plate. It will definitely be necessary to release some old beliefs or habits before the year is through in order to adjust to the new chapter. The Sun’s challenge toward your Saturn ruler puts the focus on where you need a better foundation. Work on making it solid.

AQUARIUS
Last week you got some surprising news. This week that information throws a loop in your whole situation. Luckily Venus in your sign is making you well equipped to deal with things gracefully, and the Full Moon in a fellow Air sign is shining the spotlight on your chance to realize a certain potential. It’s all about making whatever amends you must in order to do the right thing. Ignoring the problem will only lead to recklessness and right now you’re on the way to something much, much better.

PISCES
Last week’s challenges echo loud as both the Sun and Mars challenge the planet Uranus at the height of your sign. The Full Moon from duplicitous Gemini exacerbates the situation and it’s likely that a whole new side of the problem will arise. And you know it don’t come easy. Make whatever small sacrifice you must to keep the peace and you’ll likely get some unexpected and generous rewards as soon as Saturday, when the Sun’s nod to your Neptune ruler brings some balm to a rocky week.