Storm's Weekly Breakdown for December 18, 2023 – December 24, 2023

The last two weeks of the year are filled with non-stop cosmic action, so buckle your seat belt!  

We start the third week of December with an aspect that we encountered earlier in the month, Mercury trine Jupiter in Taurus. Ordinarily, Mercury trine Jupiter is about planning the future.

However, this week Mercury is retrograde, which is all about reflection and introspection. The best course of action is to use this energy to understand errors in judgment or mistakes you have made over the past few weeks, and then make plans to course correct after Mercury turns direct on New Year’s Day. On Tuesday, the Moon moves through Pisces and opposes Neptune. Along with Mercury Rx, this is not the best day to make decisions and avoid shady people throughout the day. If they can take advantage of you, they probably will.

Midweek, the Moon moves through energetic Aries, which could provide a much needed energy boost this week. But, the real action begins on Thursday when Venus opposes Uranus in Taurus. Venus opposing Uranus is a time of intense change and growth. This may involve exploring new paths, being open to unconventional experiences, reflecting on self-worth, and examining your relationships.  Stagnant relationships may become problematic if you avoid necessary change at this time. Later on Thursday, the Sun moves out of Sagittarius, and we officially enter Capricorn season.

The four-day holiday weekend starts with the Sun conjoining Mercury Rx in Capricorn. The Sun conjunct Mercury is an extremely social aspect, so this is an excellent time to get all your final holiday shopping completed and to finalize your plans for the weekend. However, remember that with Mercury being retrograde, plans may go awry quickly, and you may need a PLAN B if they do. On Sunday, the Sun forms a lovely sextile to Saturn in Pisces. Christmas Eve (for those who celebrate) should be a productive and stable day.  

Recommended Candles: Problem Solver (Blessed Herbal), Happy Home (Blessed Herbal), Mercury Rx Neutralizer (Astro Magic)