How December’s 2023 Planetary Shifts Will Impact on You!

Various transits occur throughout the month. Transits overlap and, thus, create a complicated mosaic of changes that’s often difficult to comprehend.

Transits can be both relaxing and stressful. The nature of transits varies, and so do their effects on our mind and body. The subtle energies these transits send immensely transform us mentally and spiritually. Even the cells, the smallest unit of your body, are receptive to these changes and react according to these cosmic markers.

Wherever the planets jump during their transit, their sole purpose is to make us aware of our material and spiritual potential. Along with awakening our inherent potential, they allow us to understand the cosmic play that heavily influences our lives.

Mercury enters Capricorn at 9:31 am.

Mercury will enter Capricorn on December 1, 2023, and remain here until December 2023. Mercury here will make us more systematic and organised in our work. So, Cap Mercury will keep an eye on anybody who is a bit lazy or needs to be cerebral enough.

Our conversations will be more realistic, our thought processes more orderly, and we’ll be able to focus better. During this period, we’ll learn to respond and not react.

Venus enters Scorpio at 1:51 pm.

Your relationship might become the centre of conflict, with Venus entering Scorpio on December 4. Venus is here to stay till December 29th. Emotional drama, intense energy, passion - you’ll experience them in a heightened state.

Rooted fears will come to the fore, and you might appear vulnerable more than you are. This transit is a good time for your finances and to work on your talents.

Neptune direct in Pisces at 8:22 am.

The Neptune direct in Pisces will mark a leap in your compassion. You’ll be drawn to show your kindness to the world. But you’ll be equally vulnerable! While Neptune's direct will reinforce tremendous transformation, it could lead to heavy confusion.

Your love, relationships and career - everything will enter an excited state. But don’t worry about those hardships. Instead, keep focussing on your emotional and spiritual developments.

New Moon in Sagittarius at 6:32 pm.

The new moon in Sagittarius will let loose your spirit of adventure. Your playfulness and spontaneity will find a new high. This new moon is the best time to work on your strengths and spiritual endeavours. This lunation will also give you a chance to reset and recharge.

You’ll be able to restore your relationships, bring out fresh ideas and see things from a new perspective.

Mercury retrograde in Capricorn at 2:09 am.

The mercury retrograde is the last one of the year! This retrograde will make us all work harder at our jobs than usual. This retrograde will allow us to align ourselves with the new ideas and reflect on our job choices.

As our energies shift, we may fear the future. But this retrograde will enable us to explore our potential and uncharted territory.

First quarter moon in Pisces at 1:39 pm.

You’ll be highly sensitive and perceptive about your immediate environment. This quarter moon is a great time to mend your relationships and engage in spiritual and creative work. The more creative you are during this period, the more you’ll grow and transform.

Don’t be hasty while you decide and wait to see what unfolds. Take extra care of your feet and toes, and be mindful of what you drink.

Sun enters Capricorn at 10:27 pm.

Sun entering Capricorn will challenge you to view and enhance your skill set. With this transit, there are no frills and furbelows around. This transit will bring your attention to realism. Frivolous things will take a backseat, and you’ll start focusing on doing something worthwhile.

You’ll be most resourceful during this time. Adopting a grounded approach for the entire month will tremendously help and work in your favour for the whole month.

Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius at 1:17 am.

Mercury retrograde is the best time to readjust your finances and career plans. So, this retrograde is the best time to rethink the choices that you’ve made in both your career and relationships.

A backward cruising Mercury will nudge you to reflect and teach you to balance your mental energies. Sagittarius is a tremendously dynamic sign. Mercury retrograde in this sign will push your limits, foster better balance and listen to your gut.

Full Moon in Cancer at 7:33 pm.

The full moon in cancer will sensitise you to your personal needs and cater to your family’s needs. Moon is a sensitive planet, and Cancer is an even more sensitive sign. So, this full moon is the best time to tell your loved ones how much you love and care for them.

Get in touch with the subtle things in your personal life. Your work commitments will stand in stark contrast to your family. The key lies in balancing both.

Chiron direct in Aries at 10:29 am.

Chiron turning direct in Aries will bring you close to your deepest feelings. You’ll be able to view your strengths and accept your weaknesses most constructively. This transition could also be a period of profound catharsis.

Keep working towards your skills, for the growth will occur slowly. This period will heal and connect you with your ambitions, courage and curiosity.

Venus enters Sagittarius at 3:33 pm.

Venus, from the water sign of Scorpio, is now shifting into the fire sign Sagittarius. Romantic adventures are around the corner! Erratic behaviours, lovers gone astray, blunt approaches - all things crazy are possible during this time.

No matter the madness at the periphery, truth is the priority when Venus slides into Sagittarius. Value your partner’s intellect, be careful with your money and choose your words wisely when communicating.

Jupiter direct taurus at 9:40 pm.

Robust plans and clear goals are the core when Jupiter turns direct in Taurus. Good fortune is around, but only with that hard work. Jupiter brings expansion, and Taurus is an earth sign.

Growth will likely happen in an organised and anchored manner. This transit will teach us to be patient and generous with discrimination. This transit is the best time to strengthen your efforts and build stability.

We believe that transits are like fireflies. Just like flashes of brief light, planetary transits give us an insight into our traits. Though for a brief moment, they shed light onto something - some dominant element that was there but yet hidden from your eyes. Be mindful of that moment and catch it! It's all about discovering who you are and navigating the toughest challenges.

Only adversity can forge you!

Transits are synonymous with personal growth. If you are open to them, they have so much to offer. In that confusing life mesh, transits equip you with powerful tools to nick open the net and set yourself free of all the past limitations and hindrances.

Transits could leave you in the lurch, but in the end, they push you a step towards unveiling your real purpose. They make ‘self-discovery’ a plausible term. Though we may feel it happens by chance, transits plan this ultimate discovery by helping us observe our thoughts and nudging us to act in the right direction.

The shift is tremendous, but only after it has turned your world upside down. As that glowing firefly - though monetary, transits effectively trigger our potential and enable us to become mindful of all happening around us.