December 2023

Enjoy astrological monthly tips

by Helen Kyriacopoulos-Timms

Life changes. Love life and you will love change.

“growth begins through lessons learned“

4everbalance and the Holistic Wellness Program

The Sky and Zodiacs for the:

The month of December:

Time for forgiveness.

Begin with yourself.

DECEMBER 2023

An overview of December 2023.

This December will grace many with growth and the chance to push the ‘restart’ button of your life. Use the first fortnight of the month to wrap up what you can (contracts, large-scale sales, planning a move, a trip, backing up your data), and use the second fortnight to slow down and smell the… cookies! If quality is what you are after, then letting go of burdensome quantity (emotional or material) that has passed its expiration date, is the means to a new, enriched life (yes, financially as well!). Why not go over the last two years and sort through redundant habits? A Life Coach or Therapist can be there for the process. You can then welcome the holidays and the new year, happier, healthier, and with the energy you need, to push forward and make your dreams come true, after December 30th or January 21-24, depending on your chart. Dare to dream big, as a new, twenty-year life cycle is afoot, personally and collectively. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

On December 31st Jupiter turns direct! Don’t spend all your stardust with one magic wand move!

Significant dates on December 2023.

• Time to reverse the global damage: Uranus is well-aspected to Pluto and Neptune sextiles (by 3 degrees) Pluto. Personal and collective healing is plausible.
• December 2nd. Mercury enters practical Capricorn until the 23rd. Be mature but not impersonal.
• December 3, Venus squares Pluto. Blackmail through money or feelings? Walk away.
• December 5. Venus enters deep and obsessive Scorpio until the 30th. Don’t obsess with love and money.
• December 6. Venus trines Saturn. Stability for love and money.
• December 8, Mercury trines Jupiter. Ideas or plans take flight!
• December 10, Venus opposes Jupiter. Balance your heart and checkbook but don’t be frugal.
• December 12. New Moon in Sagittarius. Dream but don’t daydream!
• December 14 Mercury turns retrograde but a degree of expansion and generosity is supported by Jupiter.
• December 21. Venus opposes Uranus. A surprise?! In love and money..
• December 21. Mercury sextiles Saturn, ambitious ideas or plans can come true, through compassion. Compassion? Yep!
• December 22. The Sun enters ambitious Capricorn and is escorted (sextiles) by Saturn December 22-24. Altruism is your key to success. Capricorn Season begins!
• December 25. Venus trines Neptune! The true value of having love and money is manifested. Merry Christmas!
• December 26. The Full Moon in Cancer is trined by Saturn (2 degrees) and sextiled by Jupiter (3 degrees). The emotional balance will grace you with luck, growth, and long-term stability! Happy Wolf Moon everyone! May the spirit of the Wolf inspire you and bless you with nurture, loyalty, and care, like the sacred wolf does!
• December 27, Mercury retrograde in sharp-witted Sagittarius squares Neptune. Entrapment is present and even a smart bird can be trapped in its beak!‘
• December 29. Venus sextiles Pluto. Commitment pays off.
• December 29, Mars squares Neptune. Too good to be true? Yep. Substance abuse leads to bleeding.
• December 31. Jupiter turns direct! Don’t spend all your stardust in one spot!

HEALTH

Last but not least, let me give you the inside scoop on taking care of your body. Don’t forget to show some love to your bones, teeth, skin, and emotional world. Better nutrition, walking, jogging for some, an online course, and creative projects, can work wonders! Keep your temper in check, sense of humor, and love for life.

THE ELEMENTS IN DECEMBER

Earth dominates the sky all month, with water and fire in proportion. Air is not so present, which means in order to balance structure, emotion, and passions, we need logic as a filter. Passionately pursuing your dreams? Yes! Obsessively? No, no!

MAJOR PLANETS RETROGRADE: what’s in it for you?

During December, 3 planets (Neptune, Uranus, and Mercury after the 14th) are moving backward. Retrogrades give us a chance to gather our thoughts and energy. You can review a proposal, organize overdue paperwork, end a troubled friendship, affair, or business partnership, and begin anew. Normally, delays can be frustrating, but with all the planetary activity happening, maybe these delays are actually blessings in disguise.

This month, not finalizing a contract, sale, agreement, or partnership between December 14th to January 2nd, 8th or 21st (depending on your chart) works more like a guardrail and less like an obstacle.

Astro-highlight for December 2023: Taskmaster, tenacious, hard work rewarding, albeit limiting, Saturn, is direct! The wheels are set back in motion. Have you been patient, worked hard, consistently, and kept an open mind to changes? You are slowly coming out of the woods and depending on your chart, your hard work begins to pay off, as DECEMBER rolls in. You probably are exhausted, like an athlete is, a few meters before the finish line. Keep plugging along, and don’t give up now, your finish line is in front of you, on December 30, 2023, or January 2nd, 8th, or 21st, 2024, depending on your chart!

The Moon οn December 2023.

Astro Tip for the Cardinal zodiac family (Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn, or people with points to your charts here); the North Node (Karmic evolution) at 21-23 degrees Aries (birthday April 10-12 and South Node (inherited DNA) 21-23 degrees Libra (October 12-14). Saturn is in direct motion and here to reward, or not. Collect good Karma, understand that limits can be a blessing in disguise: remember how you were treated in the past and don’t fall for the same act again or if you were the one who faltered, making amends is recommended (the truth excavator Pluto is now direct). Do not be dictatorial, especially if you are a political leader with your Sun/Ascendant or points on Aries/Cancer and Libra/Capricorn.

FAQ: ‘I don’t know anything about planets, let alone astrology. Can I have some easy, basic information?’

Sure, before you read your zodiac sign, you may enjoy the read below!

Are you a newcomer? Welcome! You can find here a brief, yet vital introduction to our planets, in order of distance from the sun, closest to furthest. You may be curious enough to visit but have no clue about astrology and zodiac signs.

• Sun: center of our galaxy, associated with Leo, a sign of creative force, Helios in ancient Greece, the god of light.
• Mercury: nearest to the sun and fastest moving, associated with Gemini and Virgo, signs of communication, known in ancient Greece as Hermes, messenger to the gods.
• Venus: next in line and second brightest star in our sky, associated with Taurus and Libra, signs of strength and beauty- Aphrodite in ancient Greece, goddess of love.
• Earth: following suit, the planet of life growth, associated only by element (earth) with Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn- Gaia in ancient Greece, the primal mother earth goddess.
• Moon: the earth’s only natural satellite, associated with the sign of Cancer, a sign of nurture- Artemis goddess of hunting and a healer of women.
• Mars: the red planet, associated with Aries, a sign of assertion and drive –Aris in ancient Greece, god of war.
• Jupiter: the largest planet of our system radiates double the light it receives from the sun, associated with Sagittarius, a sign of expansion and illumination- Zeus, in ancient Greece the god of gods.
• Saturn: next the ringed majestic planet of order, associated with Capricorn, a sign of duty and dependability, in ancient Greece the god Pan, was a protector of woodlands and shepherds.
• Uranus: the gas giant, associated with Aquarius, the sign of innovation- Aquarius or beautiful Ganymede, the son of Trojan king Tros, was taken to Mount Olympus by Zeus to act as cup-carrier to the gods.
• Neptune: a striking blue giant, associated with Pisces, the sign of healing and illusion- in ancient Greece representing the fish into which Aphrodite and her son Eros transformed
• Pluto: the yellow dwarf planet or huge asteroid, associated with Scorpio, the intense truth-seeker. He was called on earth by Goddess Artemis to kill Orion, who wanted to destroy all animals.

You may notice occasionally, that astrological dates can seem to be one (1) day off, (for example a planet enters a sign on the 12/13). This occurs because calculations are based on Tropical Midnight Ephemeris, Time Zone EDT (04 west). Add or subtract hours, based on your Time Zone.

HERE ARE THE 12 ZODIAC SIGNS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER

FAQ; Should I read both my Sun sign and the one that corresponds to my Ascendant?

Get even more insight when you read both your Sun sign and the one that corresponds to your Ascendant.

FAQ: Why focus on Mars and Venus?

Emphasis is put, among all other aspects, in the importance of Mars and Venus transits, two personal planets, that rule some of our primary, earthy needs.

Aries

Happy December Aries!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars, your ruler. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars, your ruler, is in your zone of expansion! Venus is in your zone of partnerships until the 4th investments until the 29th and expansion after!

Dear barrier breaker, between your contracts, agreements, mobility, and communication zone being activated last month and your astro-dad Mars, stirring up your zone of expansion, education, travel, and foreign contacts, you wheel and deal! Best do all your hassle and bustle the first two weeks of the month because all communication, commerce, and contract affairs will be delayed until after January 2nd. Hold on though, are you sure your judgment is clear and didn’t miss any important information or details? Maybe you can use the second December fortnight to go over the fine print in both business and personal matters. Double-check holiday reservations and back up your data. Oh, and remember to stop and taste the cookies…

Want a sneak peek in 2024? Do focus on your financial stability in the first six months of the year broaden your horizons and account, for the remainder of the year. Your wheeling and dealing skills get a boost! A new 20-year cycle begins, where you can build stronger foundations within your social networks. How to make the most of 2024? Work on your communication skills: combine your powerful abilities, and team up with a pro, for maximum benefits, my go-getter celestial friend!

Taurus

Happy December Taurus!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars is in your zone of investments! Venus, your ruler, is in your zone of due diligence until the 4th, partnerships until the 29th, and investments after!

Look at you, you magnificent child of Aphrodite (Venus), organizing your financial/investment and inheritance affairs or setting the record straight in a committed affair. During the 6-8th you could set new solid plans regarding your professional and personal one-to-one exchanges but stay emotionally cool on the 3rd or 10th. Your astro-mum sits across your Sun December 5-30th, supporting the above-mentioned parts of your life but the first two weeks are best for putting your affairs in order. The second fortnight is the perfect Astro time frame for you to look back at the last two years, polish and soften your sharp horns (regroup and redesign your personal values and professional image)! The more flexible, brand spanking new you, can enjoy an abundant December 25/26th!

Want a sneak peek in 2024? Lucky Jupiter turns direct on December 30th in your sign and sprinkles opportunities all over your path until May 2024! Your hard work and self-improvement boost your self-esteem and it all manifests with financial blessings in the second half of 2024! A new 20-year cycle begins, as good ol’ Pluto supports all those positive professional changes you’ve been dreaming of. How to make the most of 2024? Use the lessons learned (fewer fixations perhaps?!), as lessons earned for maximum benefits, my steadfast celestial friend!

Gemini

Happy December Gemini!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars is in your zone of partnerships! Venus is in your zone of creativity until the 4th, due diligence until the 29th, and partnerships after!

Oh, you witty Gemini! The culmination of events with the full moon in your sign from November 27, sets the pace for the following six months! You have the opportunity to put your affairs in order the first December fortnight and enjoy the holidays the second. How? Tone things down: less agenda pushing, less multitasking, and less intrigue. Why? Your Astro dad Mercury turns retrograde and you are more likely to fall into communication-related bloopers or even be blindsided by a personal or business partner, around the 27th. Look into your creative skills, a musical instrument, puzzles, or other favorite hobby for your overstimulated brain. This way you can enjoy the holiday season, even if a partner (personal or business) is not as appreciative as you need them to be. Stay fabulous, Gemini!

Want a sneak peek in 2024? Focus on self-empowerment, through Life Coaching or any consulting method, in the first six months of the year, and get ready to travel and broaden your horizons, for the remainder of the year or 20 years! During this new 20-year cycle, you can rebuild your reality through new and improved mental skills, where empathy will play an important part. How to make the most of 2024? Do take a look in the mirror, accept what you can not change but do make amends when possible. After May 2024, you move forward, my intellectual celestial friend!

Cancer

Happy December Cancer!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars is in your zone of due diligence! Venus is in your zone of family until the 4th, creativity until the 29th and due diligence after!

Hello sensitive moon child! So glad you took last month’s astro-suggestions to heart and continue to successfully wheel and deal until the 13th! Do mind the communication gap, your infamous ‘crabby’ mood, on the 3rd: contracts, a new deal/partnership, or a health issue can be resolved, with Mercury across your Sun, December 3-23, (best before the 14th or after January 2nd). Open the door of your house of children, creation, riches, or a love affair on December 5, as the goddess of love and money enters it until the 30th! Events that unfold December 21-24, let you happily slide into the holidays provided you do not overexert yourself. Roll, don’t push, your agenda with the full moon in your sign on the 26th: your cool head and bloodhound-like instincts, help you sniff out a trap on the 27th. ‘Aint nothing gonna break your stride’ on or right after the 29th!

Want a sneak peek in 2024? A new and improved social network is in store for you, one that brings both opportunities and fun, in the first six months of the year, while you can prepare for an investment, inheritance, or other people’s money, pays off, the remainder of the year or 20 years! During this new 20-year cycle, you can rebuild your reality through your tenacity and good fortune. How to make the most of 2024? Trust your gut’, take care of your gut (literally), and create strong bonds, by being less self-absorbed. After May 2024, you move forward, my tender celestial friend!

Leo

Happy December Leo!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars is in your zone of creativity! Venus is in your zone of communication until the 4th, family until the 29th, and creativity after!

Hey there, my majestic feline friend! After a tumultuous summer and fall/autumn, you are ready to receive your holiday gifts earlier, during the first December fortnight. Creative endeavors, your relationship with your children or significant other, adding a new member to the family, or finding a place that is like family to you, are all issues that are favored. A contract or agreement is on the table, so mind your wording and attitude on the 3rd or 10th. Best make that deal, especially if it involves a property before the 14th, go over the fine print, and try again after January 2nd. The full moon on the 26th makes you a bit nostalgic or not your usual social self. Instead of roaring, count your blessings and avoid a scheme/trap on the 27th.

Want a sneak peek in 2024? Professional advancement/improvement is in store for you, in the first six months of the year, while you can prepare for a total transformation in your one-to-one partnerships, for the remainder of the year or 20 years! During this new 20-year cycle, you can rebuild your reality through your generosity and acquired sense of fairness. A Life Coach or consultant can help you develop this part of yourself. How to make the most of 2024? Develop your social skills by lessening the need to always be on center stage and creating new, strong social networks. After May 2024, you move forward, my brave celestial friend!

Virgo

Happy December Virgo!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars is in your zone of family! Venus is in your zone of finances until the 4th, communication until the 29th, and family after!

Family is under the spotlight for the whole month my dear fastidious queen or king! Take advantage of the first two weeks of the month to handle a financial matter, an agreement, or a contract. This is a better time to plan a trip or organize a holiday gathering, as your ruler, communicative Mercury, turns retrograde on the 14th. Intimate or small gatherings, where your great sense of humor adds that extra stardust to the holiday season, are your best bet. Lean on your creative talents to make the most of your professional or personal connections. Your social spice rack contains just the right ingredients to make the most of December 25/26. Keep your antennae wide, really wide, open on the 27th, where deception looms or a proposal is not what it seems. Keep that sense of humor intact, my friend, and conquer the world with your Virgo charm after the 29th!

Want a sneak peek in 2024? Expansion on all levels is in store for you, in the first six months of the year, while you can prepare for professional accolades and a total transformation in your daily routine, for the remainder of the year or 20 years! During this new 20-year cycle, you can rebuild your reality through your unmatched organizational skills. A Life Coach or consultant can help you maintain stability. How to make the most of 2024? Develop a healthier daily routine, perhaps through a new hobby, that lessens your caustic side and augments your intellect. After May 2024, you move forward, my intellectual celestial friend!

Libra

Happy December Libra!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars is in your zone of communication! Venus, your ruler, is in the zone of your self-worth until the 4th, finances until the 29th, and communication after!

Hey there aerialist, Aphrodite’s offspring! You are online, on the phone, wheeling, and dealing all month! Perhaps you ought to wrap up a move, contracts, and agreements before the 14th, as the communication and travel guru, Mercury, turns retrograde after. If your self-esteem or your financial stability gets challenged, contact an expert and thus avoid putting yourself through the grind. The holidays always seem to have their shade of drama but your generous nature can make them special for those around you. The 26th can hold a surprise from the professional arena but be on the lookout for deception, the very next day, on the 27th. If you have been on the receiving end, do accept responsibility. The 29th can reward your being forthcoming.

Want a sneak peek in 2024? Investments and transformation on all levels are in store for you, in the first six months of the year, while you can prepare for expansion on all levels,, for the remainder of the year or 20 years! During this new 20-year cycle, you can rebuild your reality through your unmatched creative and diplomatic skills. A Life Coach or consultant can help you maintain focus. How to make the most of 2024? Positively develop the impulsive aspect of your personality and enjoy a healthier, happier family or love life. After May 2024, you move forward, my graceful celestial friend!

Scorpio

Happy December Scorpio!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars is in your zone of finances! Venus is in your zone of introspection until the 4th, self-esteem until the 29th, and finances after!

With the stars Mars and Venus in your sign and other stars (Jupiter and Uranus) across your sign, you continue to be pulled, if not forced, on center stage! Money, money, money is on your mind, more so than usual but a bruised ego makes you an introvert, the first days of the month. Want to enjoy the holidays? Keep it simple. Go over contracts, and agreements or do any planning before the 14th. Respond to an unexpected development from the love or money front on the 10th gracefully. After all, the goddess of love, beauty, and money is in your sign from December 5 to 30, favoring you in those areas. Quit punishing yourself and others on the 21st. Your environment warms your heart around the 26th: now that’s priceless. Avoid any investments on the 27th and allow your ruler Pluto to reward you on or after the 29th!

Want a sneak peek in 2024? One-on-one partnerships and transformation on all levels are in store for you, in the first six months of the year, while you can prepare for investment/inheritance and professional developments, for the remainder of the year or 20 years! During this new 20-year cycle, you can rebuild your reality through your unmatched penetrating and investigative skills. A Life Coach or consultant can help you maintain emotional stability. How to make the most of 2024? Take the lid off your box of compassion and enjoy a healthier, happier you. After May 2024, you move forward, my sensitive celestial friend!

Sagittarius

Go ahead, make

a wish!

Have a Prosperous and Happy Birthday Sagittarius!

Happy December Sagittarius!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars is in your zone of self-esteem! Venus is in your zone of social networks until the 4th, introspection until the 29th, and self-esteem after!

Oh, my dear Archer, your six-month joy ride, can give even your brilliant brain a serious dizzy spell! You read it here first: the second December fortnight is best spent with friends or family that truly have your best interest at heart, as the foggy environment sets a trap on the 27th. The information you receive is not accurate so take your time with an important decision until after January 4th or 11th, depending on your chart. Any and all, contracts, major changes, and decisions are best made before December 13th, with a good indication on the 12th, of what a business or personal partner truly puts on the table. Patience is your weakness but if you remain patient December 13 to 28, on or after the 29/30th you are greatly rewarded with love or money. Keep your humor and optimism fresh and conquer, my friend!

Want a sneak peek in 2024? The importance of an organized daily routine is highlighted for you, in the first six months of the year, while you can prepare for one-on-one partnerships and transformation on a large scale in contracts and agreements, the remainder of the year or 20 years! During this new 20-year cycle, you can rebuild your reality through your unsurpassed brilliance and sharp decision-making. A Life Coach or consultant can help you maintain focus. How to make the most of 2024? Don’t let all the upcoming success go to your head. After May 2024, you move forward, my sharp-shooting celestial friend!

Capricorn

Happy December Capricorn!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars is in your zone of introspection! Venus is in your zone of professional accolades until the 4th, social networks until the 29th, and introspection after!

Oh majestic goat of epic achievements! Contemplation and a life’s assessment, after having enjoyed quite the promising and prosperous momentum, seem to be in order until the 13th. Also during this time frame, you can finalize a contract/agreement, perhaps around the 8th but not after the 13th, with communication guru Mercury, turning retrograde. Don’t neglect a health issue (teeth, skin, knees). Your birthday season is upon you and your surrounding environment feels more fluid than you are comfortable with. As you are a creature of the tangible why not let go of control the second December fortnight and simply enjoy the holidays, through a creative group project? Your one-to-one partnerships are illuminated on the 26th and a trap is set right under your nose on the 27th. Don’t jump to conclusions and wait for the 29th to get a true perspective.

Want a sneak peek in 2024? The importance of expressing creativity is highlighted for you, in the first six months of the year, while you can prepare for due diligence, a healthy daily routine, and financial stability for the remainder of the year or 20 years! During this new 20-year cycle, you can rebuild your reality through sensible financial choices. A Life Coach or consultant can help you maintain an emotional connection. How to make the most of 2024? Set a healthy family foundation. After May 2024, you move forward, my rock-climbing celestial friend!

Aquarius

Happy December Aquarius!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars is in your zone of social networks! Venus is in your zone of expansion until the 4th, professional accolades until the 29th, and social networks after!

You funky H2O carrier, you! You may not want to be the center of attention but you can’t help it! Your new groupies are attracted to you like moths to a flame! Whether this regards a new love, a new home, overseas contacts, a supportive social network, travel, or professional accolades (you have worked hard for this), your reward time is near. Of course with chatty Mercury turning retrograde on the 14th, best to make travel arrangements or agreements before this date or after January 3rd. If you are susceptible to below-the-knee injuries, take care with skiing or climbing. If you are alone for the holidays volunteer! You will not feel or be alone. Or use the holiday season to set a healthy daily routine (Ι know, right?!) Information you receive on the 27th is inaccurate and a trap is set. Stay sensible and collect after the 29th.

Want a sneak peek in 2024? The importance of family balance is highlighted for you, in the first six months of the year, while you can prepare for creative endeavors, a love affair, growth, and reinventing yourself, for the remainder of the year or 20 years! During this new 20-year cycle, you can rebuild your reality through your powerful transformation. A Life Coach or consultant can help you maintain a strong self-esteem. How to make the most of 2024? Set a healthy family foundation. After May 2024, you move forward, my nectar carrier celestial friend!

Pisces

Happy December Pisces!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars is in your zone of accolades! Venus is in your zone of inheritance until the 4th, expansion until the 29th, and professional accolades after!

My dear offspring of Poseidon! Reward time is near, reward time is here, at least until December 13 or after January 2nd! You directly benefit through an inheritance or investment, while opportunities for both physical and mental expansion are present (a new family member, education, seminars, travel). Although the trine, (a star hug) between Venus of love and money and your ruler Neptune on the 25th creates the opportunity for an abundant holiday, both spiritually and practically, you must keep those rose-colored glasses off, December 13 to January 2nd. Misinformation is also abundant around the 12th in your professional or family environment and so is entrapment on the 27th. Instead of taking the easy way out when confusion and complications frustrate you, spend time with loved ones. Or volunteer.

Want a sneak peek in 2024? The importance of clear and transparent communication is highlighted for you, in the first six months of the year, while you can prepare to expand on your family zone, for the remainder of the year or 20 years! During this new 20-year cycle, you can rebuild your reality through connection and appreciation for what is solid. A Life Coach or consultant can help you cultivate strong self-esteem. How to make the most of 2024? Cultivate your communication abilities. After May 2024, you move forward, my elusive celestial friend!

2023 Retrogrades for Outer Planets.

*Saturn retrogrades June 18 to November 5 in Pisces, Pluto* retrogrades May 2 to June 11 (in Aquarius), June 12 to October 11 in Capricorn, Jupiter* retrogrades September 5 to December 31 in Taurus, Neptune* retrogrades July 1 to December 6 in Pisces and Uranus* retrogrades August 29 to January 29, 2024, in Taurus.