Major Astrology Events in December 2009
Mercury squares Uranus, and sextiles Neptune on December 1, 2009
This is an excellent time for discussing crucial legal or administrative matters with your advisers. If conventional administrative procedures have failed to elicit the required levels of efficiency in your organization, maybe it is time to look for more effective alternatives. Be very cautious in all business ventures during this period. Undertake feasibility studies and commit yourself to new projects only if you are sure that they can weather the current uncertain days and do well in the future. It is better to error on the side of caution now! On the positive side, this period is auspicious for launching new publicity schemes, launch new products, embarking on psychic research, creative pursuits, etc.
Uranus turns Stationary direct on December 1st/ 2nd (depending on your timezone). The degree of the event is 29th degree of Aquarius (as per Sidereal astrology)
This degree is symbolized as “Two crossed swords surrounded by a wreath of laurels.” (Vide: La Volasfera).This is a degree of execution and accomplishment. There is possibility of significant breakthroughs in scientific/ medical research, and in the field of communication technology. Solutions to vexatious issues around the world can be easier to find during this period. There could be serious talks about ecological concerns that could have a global impact among influential leaders of the world during this period.
A child born in this period will be remarkable for powers of attack and defence, and can shine in careers such a barrister, successful diplomat, or a great strategist General. There can be great natural skill in combat sports, decisiveness in attitude, directness in speech, and a sharp penetrating mind. This child may have a significant destiny and can enjoy distinction and honous regardless of the career chosen. The flip side of this great luck is that the native may have to constantly fight overwhelming odds to make progress in life, i.e. challenges in life will be a continuous process for this person throughout life.
Venus sextiles Saturn on December 4, 2009; Mercury conjuncts Pluto on December 7, 2009.
Happy reunions are on the cards for persons who have been trying to reconcile with estranged lovers/ spouses for quite sometime in the recent past. A conservative approach to financial matters will prove more auspicious during this period. This is an auspicious period for scheduling major international summits, diplomat-level talks between nations to resolve issues, and for trying to work-out consensus on contentious issues that have global impact. There could be significant Government decisions geared towards providing stimulus to the trouble economy.
Mercury squares Saturn, and sesquiquadrates Mars on December 08, 2009
Learn to separate fact from fiction regarding the things that you hear during this period. You should also strive to keep sentiments and personal feelings at bay while taking crucial business decisions during this period. When in doubt, it will be safer to fall back on tried and tested routines/ work protocols.
Sun squares Uranus on December 14, 2009; Venus quintiles Saturn on December 14, 2009; Sun sextiles Jupiter on December 15, 2009; Sun sextiles Neptune on December 16, 2009.
This could be a period when major financial decisions (including government policies) are on the offing. There could be a concerted effort to handle the current recessionary influences on the part of different international agencies to alleviate the sufferings of the people. If you are in business, this is a period when you should be circumspect while dealing with compliance officers and such other enforcement authorities. A conservative approach to financial matters is recommended during this period.
Venus trines Mars on December 17, 2009; Venus squares Uranus on December 20, 2009; Venus sextiles Jupiter on December 21, 2009.
Be conservative in your planning process but be dynamic and dashing in implementation of those plans; this judicious mix of caution and adventurism will spell success during this period. Think out of the box, and be willing to try out unconventional methods to overcome the current depressive influences. Be resourceful and innovative while launching new schemes or products so that they can beat the negative sentiments and appeal to the market forces. This is an ideal period for those who have been looking for an opportune time to express their love to their sweethearts.
Sun squares Saturn on December 25, 2009
Be pragmatic in all ventures and to look for the facts in hand rather than images in your mind. Periods like these may seem challenging to most – but in reality, these are exactly the days when you can check yourself at the last moment and redeem things before events start rolling out beyond your control. This is a perfect time for a reality-check on your life and to initiate course-correction at the appropriate time so that your progress will remain unhindered by possible follies.
Venus conjuncts Pluto on December 28, 2009; Venus squares Saturn on December 29, 2009; Venus sesquiquadrates Mars on December 2009
The planetary alignments of this period highlight the need to reevaluate our current relationships, and possibly change our attitudes towards our better-halves, if it can help improve the quality of the relationship. You can win over influential persons over to your side by careful deployment of charms and flattery during this period.
Partial lunar eclipse on December 31, 2009 (January 1, 2010 for those living in Eastern countries) in the 17th degree of sidereal sign Gemini
The eclipse will be visible in the region covering Alaska, Australia, Indonesia, South Afria, Europe, and Arctic regions. It is visible in India also. The eclipse falls in the vedic star of Arudra. So, those living in the regions of visibility of the eclipse and are born under the following stars should perform eclipse remedies: Arudra, Mrigasira, Punarvasu, Swathi, and Satabisha.
The eclipse degree is symbolized as :”A lightning flash.” This is a degree of pioneering. Under the influence of this eclipse, there could be breakthroughs in psychic research, parapsychological concepts, and unearthing of vital clues that could help in solving hitherto unresolved mysteries of the Universe.
A child born during or around this period is likely to be possessed of extreme nervous energy and force of character. The child may grow up into a reformer of some sort, and will overturn much of existing disbelief, becoming a source of illumination to many persons.
Article by Pandit R. DAKSHINAMOORTHI