December 2011 Astrology with Mirita Zapien

Sagittarius

Favorable: 5,15,28

More Effort: 2,9,10

Career/Job

With Mercury retrograde it is best advised to refrain from making any decisions until after the 13th of this month. Diligence, creativity, and balance will help weather the storm of the first week of December for you. Do not allow yourself to become influenced or persuaded to give into those ever so classic workplace soap operas. Effective communication and patience is the key to keeping harmony at your workplace and in your spirit.

Money/Finances

Early in the month your finances will take an upward swing, boosting the green in your purse. Resist the urge to compulsively shop. Unexpected expenses towards the end of the month will help offset your budget and bring back balance to your funds. Making your own presents will be viewed as very thoughtful and more appreciated by friends and loved ones.

Love/Relationships

Enjoying the company of loved ones or that special someone will be the most favorable after December’s new moon in Venus. A strong pull to contact those whose presence brings you the most joy will be on your priority list regardless of distance. It will be delightful and you might find yourselves making immediate future plans after the holiday season.

 

Capricorn

Favorable: 6,16,17

More Effort: 24,30,31

Career/Job 

This month you will find yourself wearing different hats at work, which will become quite busy. The demand of your time and talents increases and so does your need to rest and relax and unwind. Flowing with the energies this month will be more productive than trying to manage them.

Money/Finances

Your efforts at work bear fruits and come with unexpected perks, gifts and compliments. However keeping control of your holiday shopping list will bring rewards later on in the month when there is an increased chance of the possibility of last minute travel.

Love/Relationships

This month will bring increased communication with friends and family plans to host a holiday event. Long distance ties have much more powerful influence on you, so be diplomatic about your approach to any missed understandings or miscommunications.

 

Pisces

Favorable: 2,12,30

More Effort: 16,18,31

Career/Job

The first week of the month will bring some challenges. However, things will come back into balance. Attend social gatherings with close friends related to your career goals as your networking skills might find you connecting with someone crucial that will help you reach your goals for 2012. You may find yourself having to backtrack and revise some previous resolved decisions: this will help all your efforts in successfully ending this year.

Money/Finances

It is best advised you do not travel this month if it is not in your budget or planned holiday shopping expenses. Your money will gradually increase and alleviate some stress. Spend some time reigniting your domestic creative skills, perhaps by baking and cooking for your planned holiday event. This will bring balance back to your budget. Spend time with those that truly bring you joy. It’s ok to skip some social events if the enthusiasm is not there.

Love/Relationships

This month will bring forth to light those friendships that need to be re-evaluated as they no longer match your new outlook and energy. It’s ok to sever ties with those individuals that no longer serve your higher purpose in life you have simply grown apart. This will be resolved by the third week of the month. Plan for some days of rest and relaxation in your home life. If you are in a committed relationship, quality time is best advisable after the third week of month. If single, socialize by meeting new people. However, it is not advisable to date or start a relationship.

 

Aquarius

Favorable: 14,25,28

More Effort: 2,21,30

Career/Job

Your talents will best be enhanced by Venus, which enters your sign on the 20th. Use this charm at work to get ahead on some goals and projects as people around you will be more inclined to participate and agree with you thanks to that positive charisma you will exuberate.

Money/Finances

By getting a head start on your holiday shopping list and setting realistic goals, you’re more likely to find bargains and sales first week of the month around the fifth as the planets are more favorable. Resist the temptation to overspend or indulge in the gift giving department. Instead, opt for a small gift or crafts that you make yourself as you will be in the mood to give to everyone who touches your life.

Love/Relationships

Communication will bring much clarity for you after this retrograde ends on the 13th this month. However, the energies from the lunar eclipse the first week of December will bring much power to your social and trendy life and the potential to either end or enhance your relationship if you are in a committed relationship. If you’re single, go out and socialize and get re-acquainted with friends. Get plenty of rest and relaxation and boost your immune system as this month also marks the flu season.

 

Aries

Favorable: 5,14,31

More Effort: 4,11,20

Career/Job

Career related changes are possible for you this month. Don’t give into the power plays and drama. This will result in favorable outcomes if you keep a positive outlook in overcoming this month’s challenges. Don’t hold back in speaking your truth as long as you are diplomatic, tactful and quickly regain control of your emotions. Don’t let pressure get the best of you. Unwind and relax after work. Take short walks, enjoy your surroundings, and take the time to smell the roses.

Money/Finances

Temptation to overspend on your holiday budget is there. However hard your efforts will be to please everyone on your list, please note that this will be challenging, so keep it realistic. Plan and host an event the last week of December to celebrate the seasons with your friends and family that couldn’t make it into your gift giving list.

Love/Relationships

Communication will be tested the first week and a half of December. Sometimes the less we say, the more of an impact we make when trying to get a point across. This extends to relatives, in-laws, friend, neighbors and colleagues. Get a second and third opinion: talk to those that you look up to as role models or value input from to gain perspective and clear the air. Take precautions not to push yourself or others too far as this could only result in unwanted conflict.


Taurus

Favorable: 3,7,25

More Effort: 11,20,31

Career/Job

At work, you can expect an increase of attention and demand on your advocacy and valuable input. You might find yourself the carrier of privileged information which may be used to your advantage just as long as you can keep a secret. This new insight will bring much gain if applied wisely and further your careers goals into the new year.

Money/Finances

This December’s full moon and lunar eclipse will put planets in your favor to help increase your money and make your purse very happy! Wink wink! Please note that this planetary influence can extend into the new year and help bring much added relief in this area of your life. Plan to shop for the holidays after the first week of December as your urge to overspend and take you off track from your budget will strong pull if you shop the first week of December.

Love/Relationships

This month brings many blessings and staying home for the holidays will help keep you positive and away from family drama. Relatives will prove to be challenging and so will travel this month. Avoid traveling if you can as it will only bring aggravation due to possible delays and unnecessary expenses. You cannot change how someone else chooses to behave or act but you can change how you choose to respond to certain actions or emotions. This season, choose love and peace.


Gemini

Favorable: 9,10,27,28

More Effort: 4,22, 23

Career/Job

This is a great month to reflect and plan on setting new goals for the upcoming year due. Keep in mind that any major decisions should be left made until after the 13th of December when Mercury resumes back in your favor. Contact relatives and long distance friends: this might result in you networking with a key person that will put you on track for your 2012 goals.

Money/Finances

Great financial planning is urged this month for Gemini’s as your planets are aligned with the attitude of anything is possible from great gains to unexpected losses. Set your budget goals for gift giving and stick to it. Resist the urge to splurge. Creativity is the key to giving this holiday season for you.

Relationships/Love

Communication will be foggy until after the 13th of this month, Personalities and attitudes will find themselves testing your patience the first week of the month. Please note that with review, you will be able to clear up any misunderstandings after Mercury turns direct and you will find yourself at an even keel with your friends, loved ones, and relatives. The planets are in your favor around the nineteenth to open dialogue and re-connect with those closest to you.


Cancer

Favorable: 3,21,29

More Effort: 11,18,24

Career/Job

This month, the cosmos have made plans for you to focus on your goals for the upcoming year of 2012. Towards the third week of the month your patience will be tested at work it carries potential for challenges and controversy. A diplomatic, calm approach is best advisable. Listen to what the universe is trying to tell you: focus on the big picture and recognize that this is a life lesson that needs a positive approach in order to grow from it and not to repeat it.

Money/Finances

Finances take an upward swing, especially around the third week of the month with Venus’ arrival in your solar eight house. This should not deter you from sticking to a budget this holiday season. Planets are aligned in your favor. Stay positive as you will receive an unexpected gain of income from either a gift or work-related bonus. Recent mistakes at work will come to resolution after the 13th when Mercury turns direct. Be prepared for possible revisions if mistakes come to light.

Love/Relationships

Early December will bring the influences of meeting positive people and feeling drawn to finding more about life’s fascinations. You will have a busy social schedule so take a break and enjoy your home environment. Rest and relax to boost your immune system. Healthy, balanced meals will give you much needed extra vitamins. Avoid the flu this season.


Leo

Favorable: 5,14,15

More effort: 2,27,28

Career/Job

Things are positive and growing in the right direction, just know that the universe is always giving us life lessons. The third week of this month brings possible work place challenges. The key to weather this storm is to fly low and unnoticed when drama and power plays surface. Mercury turns direct the thirteenth of this month. However, the energies and miscommunications might take a little more time and effort to clear up. Keep a positive outlook and people will respond to your charms around the 20th of this month.

Money/Finances

Keep control of your budget and finances and you will end the year at an even scale. There is a planetary influence that calls for a year-end bonus early December and possible financial gain. However, sticking to holiday shopping list is most advisable as to avoid starting the year with new debt.

Love/Relationships

Take advantage of the relaxing days as you have a busy social life that comes with this month’s full moon around the tenth. Network and get re-acquainted with friends during this holiday season. You might find yourself making new important interesting friends. If you are in a relationship there is some serious talk of commitment. If you are single, there is a possibility of new love interest. Know that Venus has blessed us with her energies this month so choose how you use their influence.


Virgo

Favorable: 7,17,25

More Effort: 2,11,31

Career/Job

This is the perfect month to look back and reflect on your accomplishments as your career is still in the forefront and on top of your goals. Complete all deadlines and conclude the year with a clear objective of your new goals. This is also a great month to enjoy holiday activities with colleagues after work, perhaps a potluck or gathering to celebrate the festivities.

Money/Finances

With Mercury going direct on the 13th, it should clear up some uncertainties. However, caution is warranted with investments of any shaky financial deals. Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket. When Venus arrives after the 20th, there is a planetary influence that could facilitate an unexpected financial gain. Stick to your holiday bargains and shopping list and get creative with some gifts. Rewards will be greater later in the month.

Love/Relationships

You will be the life of the party. With plenty of invitations to attend holiday events, your demand on time needs to be reasonable. Consider hosting and event for the holidays and pleasing those that bring the most joy to your life around the seventeenth.  The planet of change makes this influence and possible sudden loss or change can affect those in a dating or serious relationship towards the last week of the month.  If single issues arise with those you cohabitate with, children will test your patience. Be fair and equal.

 

Libra

Favorable: 18,19,25

More Effort: 2,11,31

Career/Job

This month, your career will take off and it will be smooth sailing to the end of the year. After Mercury turns direct on the 13th the planets will influence you to seek knowledge through higher learning or deciding to further your education. This can both increase your career goals and define your objectives to clear the path for next year’s promising future.

Money/Finances

Stick to a holiday budget and shopping can become an adventure. Follow your intuition and go bargain shopping. The cosmos say there is a chance of increase in favorable monetary unexpected rewards. You might receive a valuable gift from a relative or year-end profit sharing or bonus check. It’s best to save this month any extra additional income as there could be unexpected repair bills.

Love/Relationships

This year it’s advisable that you spend quality time with friends and loved ones that live near your hometown. It’s not advisable to travel as it will be difficult to please relatives. Spending time at home with children and bringing them the holidays while relaxing with a hobby is strongly urged. When Mercury turns direct on the thirteen, it will bring much clarity to any relationship misunderstandings. Venus blesses your stars around the 20th of the month when there is a chance of romance if single and increased positive energies if already in a committed relationship.

 

Scorpio

Favorable: 7,21,28

More effort: 6,14,24

Career/Job

This December, Scorpio is blessed as the lunar eclipse and Gemini assist three days before Mercury’s retrograde ends on the 16th and brings with it a nice career gain or financial reward. Thank the cosmos as this is a blessing that only Scorpio’s receives among all the other signs that retrograde influences. You will finish the year with much success and find affirm goals for the upcoming year.

Money/Finances

The third week of the month brings mechanical challenges and it’s advisable that you take extra precaution when traveling through affected weather areas. To prevent further expensive repairs, it’s advisable that routine maintenance be performed on your vehicle. A planetary alignment exists in the cosmos for Scorpio’s to be lavished with expensive gifts or year-end unexpected bonus.

Love/Relationships

You will find yourself hosting and attending many social holiday events and gatherings, increasing public exposure. Be positive and upbeat with relatives as they will test your boundaries. Remaining in control and staying positive is the key to enjoying this holiday season. Double check your list for possible mix-ups or missed gifts to important people. This season, take some time to enjoy your home as you will be very busy and missing it.  Consider taking a week off or a few days. Stay home and cook if you enjoy this. However, use precaution around the kitchen or just enjoy the quiet time with your favorite people.