The first couple weeks of December 2016 are relatively sleepy as far as the astrology is concerned, then the final week of 2016 closes with some foundation-shaking developments.  If this year has been anything for you like it has been for myself and my family, then it could be an equally developmental ending.

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There will be some fireworks between Jupiter, Uranus and Mars right after Christmas Day and then Uranus makes its directional shift (retrograde to direct) as Mars conjoins with the Moon’s South Node (Ketu) over the 27th and 29th.

This configuration also re-ignites the ongoing-but-past-us Jupiter, Uranus, Pluto t-square, which has had such a deep impact on our affairs.

These are highly excitable planets astrologically and the fevered pitch of the energies of this release could exceed the present boundaries of what we call “safe” or “comfortable”.  But if we can ride that wave, we can go far indeed.

Some astrologers have predicted market crises.  Market reactivity is pretty short-lived and basically has not had much effect over the long course of things.  I should think that markets should be quite exuberant with Trump’s White House and Republican-controlled Congress taking over.

This is not to say that conditions won’t be strained to be breaking point, like in European zones with their immigrant problems, economic austerities, and political upheavals.  They could become very reactive and some of that could spill over across the Atlantic to the calmer (more dreamy) US.

Race tensions domestically in the US, a symptom of the ever-growing wealth inequality and overall economic decline for the nation, could certainly be inflamed, especially by some event.  Tension against the President Trump, at that point bound for the White House, may boil over and the incoming administration gets preliminary experience in crisis-management.

According to my Trump Administration Astrology article, this administration could be in perpetual conflict as it is, so their handling of this astrology and similar situations in the future will be telling.

With Mars, Uranus, and Jupiter together the key words are unpredictability, shock, and disruption.

We’re accustomed to think that disruption is a bad thing.  In the bigger perspective though disruption is a very good thing.  You see humans can be a stubborn and resistant herd, blocking the path towards evolutionary progression. Eventually something has to come along and move, push, or kick us out of our fearful paralysis and back into the race.  Nothing short of a catastrophe is going to do the job.

Enter Mars, Uranus and Jupiter at the end of this year.
Some people think that Fate hates them. I think though that Fate gives us a fair chance, and then when we refuse to follow the gentler voices emotionally, mentally or physically, eventually it comes along and spanks us good.

I don’t want to alarm you though because while this hard aspect configuration is happening, there will also be a trine of Saturn to Uranus, serving to calm down significantly the potential upheavals, you can see the Moon trine to it as well.

THEN you can see that Mars is very close to Neptune, which will be exact on January 1, 2017, adding a more colorful, hopeful, but also delusory spin to everything mentioned above.

Thursday, Dec 1
Two aspects to Jupiter today can deliver and exciting and potentially profitable adventures.  Just remember that that head of steam quickly runs out and then you need to enter daily grind mode in order to make something of those exiting plans you had yesterday.  (Mars trine Jupiter, Mercury quintile Jupiter)

Friday, Dec 2
An element of fantasy or escapism may be involved in today’s life-dynamics, especially relationship-wise.  Disappointment may soon follow enrapturement.  (Venus semisquare Neptune)

Saturday, Dec 3
Putting your shoulder to the wheel, jointly or individually may allow for great progress.  Action tempered by realism, practicality and wisdom.  (Mars sextile Saturn)

Sunday, Dec 4
The leaping potential of the mind is enhanced.  (Mercury tridecile Uranus)

Monday, Dec 5
No peaking influences

Tuesday, Dec 6
Strident action today brings large scale success, not just for you but potentially for many.  (Mars sextile Uranus)

Wednesday, Dec 7
Agitation and haste could interfere with progress, happiness and good relationships.  (Mercury semisquare Mars)

Thursday, Dec 8
No peaking influences

Friday, Dec 9
Good fortune and the feeling that anything is possible go hand in hand today.  Even so, opportunities may be elusive.  Mars enters the sidereal sign of Aquarius today, actions now have a wider, more social focus, and help bring in new innovative ideas.  (Sun sextile Jupiter)

Saturday, Dec 10
Life seems to get serious today; problems to solve, issues to deal with, and all sorts of unpleasantries.  A change of attitude, seeing opportunities instead of threats will go a long way.  Some patience also will go a long way as relationships go through rough spots, allowing healing grace to enter in.  (Sun conjunct Saturn, Mercury sextile Neptune, Venus semisquare Saturn)

Sunday, Dec 11
No peaking influences

Monday, Dec 12, Moon at Perigee 11:27 pm GMT
As the Moon is at it’s closest point to the Earth today, the feeling of personal uniqueness, freedom and the prerogative to exercise those unique qualities will be enfired.  (Sun trine Uranus)

Tuesday, Dec 13
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Sagittarius today, you may feel a slight shift in your affairs and hopefully everyone will be a little more upbeat.  Cordiality will be somewhat magical, providing some relief to ongoing challenges to life.  (Venus tridecile Jupiter)

Wednesday, Dec 14, Full Moon 00:05 am GMT (Super Moon)
Love and romance is accentuated, be careful that relationships don’t eclipse other priorities in your life today.  New and unusual connections with their attendant feelings are indicated.  This is less-exact form of the supermoon, but appropriately intense.  (Sun semisquare Venus, Venus quintile Uranus)

Thurs-Sat, Dec 15-17
No peaking influences

Sunday, Dec 18
Sublime creativity may help you to blithely navigate through today’s challenges.  Be careful of sensitivities, allergies, etc.  (Sun quintile Neptune)

Monday, Dec 19, Mercury Stationary Retrograde
Amplified agitation and frustration may accompany communications and informational hiccups.  Mercury now retrograde for a few weeks may challenge the normal course of human affairs.  (Mars semisquare Mercury)

Tuesday, Dec 20
No peaking influences

Wednesday, Dec 21, Winter Solstice 10:44 am GMT
Intent crosses over into intimidation.  Obsessions and compulsions are deeply activated, a situation which proactive ones can channel purposefully.  (Mars semisquare Pluto)

Thursday, Dec 22
Resistance tightly constricts and focuses action.  Exercise and physical action is highlighted.  Purpose transmutes anger.  (Mars quintile Saturn)

Friday, Dec 23
Unexpected developments may catapult emotions, opening the way for progressive initiatives.  Spiritual, philosophical, or religious matters are highlighted. (Sun quintile Jupiter, Sun tridecile Uranus)

Saturday, Dec 24
Calm certitude moves us to new life developments.  (Saturn trine Uranus)

Sunday, Dec 25, Christmas Day, Moon Apogee 06:02 GMT
A harmonious and lively holiday is indicated, lifting us above the crassness that life can be.  Note the Moon at it’s farthest point from the Earth today.  (Venus trine Jupiter, Venus sextile Uranus, Venus sextile Saturn)

Monday, Dec 26
Excitement may exceed the safe boundaries that the mind typically constructs.  We do need to be thrust out of our boxes occasionally, and a kick, shove, or whack may do such a thing.  Ever surfed a tidal wave?  Shot out of a cannon?  You’re going somewhere all right, PRECIPITOUSLY.  (Jupiter opposite Uranus, Mars sesquiquadrate Jupiter, Mars semisquare Uranus)

Tuesday, Dec 27
People and situations come together with the theme of making things happen now, violence potentially, and resolving issues of anger and powerlessness.  (Mars conjunct South Node, Sun sextile Mars)

Wednesday, Dec 28
Jump out of bed and get rolling, life may feel somewhat like roller derby today: fun, but a little risky.  (Sun conjunct Mercury, Mercury sextile Mars)

Thursday, Dec 29, New Moon 06:53 am GMT, Uranus Stationary Direct
Uranus steps forward today, challenging the status quo, evolution’s greatest enemy.  New developments may shake you out of your comfort zone, many times one of the worst places to be.

Friday, Dec 30
Hope and idealism may significant moments today, making miracles a little more possible.  Sensitivities heightened may bring out vulnerabilities.  (Sun sextile Neptune)

Saturday, Dec 31
Excited creativity may open new doors, generate enthusiasm to gather more to your causes.  (Mercury quintile Jupiter)