Sun Transits Sagittarius December 15 – January 13

Sun moving into Sagittarius on Dec 15, leading the way into difficult times for the next one month due to negative influnce of melefic planets. Sun will be aspected by Saturn, who is in Libra and Rahu who will move to Libra on Dec 22, 2012, may cause serious problems and mass agitations, disputes and clashes. 

The Sun represents our soul, our life's purpose and our spiritual identity and this what will be tested. 

Generally Sun moving from Scorpio to Sagittarius  is like emerging into an exciting new adventure after a period of intense transformation. This happens of course each year for us and beautifully enough during the time we call the winter solstice.

The Sun joins Mars in Sagittarius, giving quite a bit of courage and drive as we move forward with our lives, plans and actions. We can begin to feel some warmth and fire as we look toward the future, inspired by our desires and that which seems to naturally float our boats. 

Mars Transits Exaltation Sign Capricorn December 17 – January 24

Mars, our capacity for channeling power and energy though our actions, moves from fiery Sagittarius into Saturn's earth sign of Capricorn on December 17 and takes about five weeks to march his way through. Capricorn is Mars' sign of exaltation, which means that Mars can function in his strongest, highest capacity in this sign. Capricorn is "cardinal earth" which means that it is good for initiating action that requires work in the physical realm. In Capricorn we can allow Mars to help us climb or move mountains if that's what we want.

During the time that Mars gains power and we all start putting our noses to the grindstone and getting stuff done, the planets in occupation of his Scorpio will quietly depart and emerge into different realms. Mercury enters Sagittarius on December 26, Venus enters Sagittarius on January 3 and Rahu slips into Libra during the latter part of December.

So as our winter begins and the Sun begins its journey toward strength in our northern hemisphere, and our planets shift signs, we have some choices ahead of us about how and where to place our energy. The first part of the month, with the focus on the planets in Scorpio is really calling for some deep contemplation about new directions. With two eclipses and Mercury retrograde in the rearview mirror, we have the space to learn from our mistakes and difficulties and to integrate those lessons. As the year ends and a new one begins, we have the fuel to start new projects and really put our energy forward.