Winter Solstice and Full Moon-Dec.21st and 22nd,2018-Washington, D.C.
I’m including the Full moon aspects along with the Winter Solstice ones since they are less than 24 hours apart. I’ve done the charts for Washington, D.C. as usual so I’m going to start with how I think the planetary aspects will affect the government. There is still the T-square between the planet Uranus, symbolic of sudden unexpected changes (“The lightening bolt of change in the hands of destiny”) and the nodes of the Moon indicating a time of erratic activity in the government which we have already been seeing. It seems that this will continue for the foreseeable future-certainly through March. Also, Pluto is aligned with the South Node in Capricorn so any abuses of power or position in the past will be coming to light as it’s right up at the top of the chart on the Full Moon in the 10th house of the public. With Saturn on the midheaven the ones in power are not going to avoid the consequences this time around. (that means over the next 6 months.)
In addition, there is dramatic and abundant communication due to the exact conjunction of Mercury, the messenger and Jupiter the planet of optimism, enthusiasm and excess-no holds barred. These 2 Planets are in an aspect of conflict with Neptune, the planet that rules the inner, spiritual realm-the unconscious, so a lot will be blurted out that relates to pent up emotions that may go back to early childhood or at least earlier times. Some vigilance is called for but may not happen. In addition, the Moon is close to Trump’s Sun so there may be more erratic, emotional communication from him- even more than the usual.
On the positive side, Venus, the planet of love, is in harmony with Neptune, planet of the spiritual realm and also the ascendant in Cancer, the nurturer, forming a grand Water Trine so emotionally there can be some loving, nurturing feelings expressed or laws passed that have an element of that energy such as the prison reform that has just been passed.
On a personal level this is a time for loving connections with family and friends and also communications of appreciation and encouragement. At the same time there can be a tendency to blurt out unconscious feelings so it is good to consider what you’re going to communicate rather than say whatever pops into your mind. It is also a time when one may become conscious of old Psychological wounds so therapy might be helpful for some or just confiding in a close trusted friend about some emotional issues you might be dealing with. The time is ripe for healing of some old wounds and letting go of the past hurts and anger.
This is also a good time to undertake new ventures but with some planning and discipline. There needs to be a balance between nurturing oneself and others and self discipline and forging ahead on some new project. It is an excellent time for tapping into one’s creativity with the trine between Venus and Neptune. Happy Holidays and have a happy, creative and loving New Year!