As the Solstice Comes Into View
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The first days of December carry a different tone. The light fades earlier, the nights stretch longer, and the body begins to settle into a quieter rhythm. This is the natural slowdown that arrives every year as the Solstice approaches. You may feel yourself turning inward, sorting through unfinished tasks, or looking more closely at how you want the year to end. There is nothing dramatic about the shift. It happens slowly, but you can feel its weight and clarity.
This week moves through steady signs and steady work. The Moon travels from Aries to Taurus to Gemini and finally into Cancer, shaping the emotional tone as we approach the Gemini Full Moon. That Full Moon brings information to the surface and gives form to what has been building since late November. It also marks the halfway point of a larger cycle that began six months ago. As the week unfolds, conversations settle, plans develop, and the truth of certain situations comes into view.
Use these days to wrap up loose ends and prepare your mind for the new year ahead. Take care of the basics. Keep your expectations simple. The Solstice is coming, and with it a clean line between what is closing and what belongs to the months ahead.
A Clear Start to the Week: Monday, December 1, 2025
The Moon begins the day in Aries, shaping the emotional tone with a desire to move forward and develop courage. When the Moon is in Aries, the focus turns toward instinct and initiative. Consider where you need to take a simple, honest step in the direction of what is deeply important to you today. Even small actions matter because they strengthen your confidence. Follow your desire to push toward something that has been waiting for your attention. Aries supports action that comes from the gut rather than the mind.
At 10:12 pm EST, the Moon enters Taurus. This shift is noticeable. Taurus seeks comfort and the desire to settle into your body and your surroundings. When the Moon is in Taurus, you look for warmth and a familiar routine to help you slow down. Let the evening center you. Choose food, rest, and quiet company. Give your time and attention to the simplest parts of your life.
Let the day move from courage and action to comfort and warmth at the end of the day.
- What small step would strengthen your confidence today?
- Where can you trust your instincts instead of second-guessing yourself?
- What kind of comfort do you need at bedtime?
Practical Steps Matter: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The Moon moves through Taurus all day, keeping your emotional focus on what is solid and grounded. When the Moon is in Taurus, the body leads. We notice what feels secure and what feels unsettled. This is a good day for practical efforts and choices that build long-term stability. Slow progress is the strength of this sign. Take your time and pay attention to the most practical steps set before you.
Venus, newly in Sagittarius, forms a sextile with Pluto first thing this morning. This brings a deeper awareness to your relationships and values. Venus in Sagittarius seeks honesty and connection through shared meaning. Pluto adds intensity and clarity. You may notice something that has been sitting, unnoticed, below the surface. You may feel drawn to clarify a desire or adjust the way you pursue intimacy or connection. If something feels important, give it your attention without disregarding it in any way.
- What practical choice will support you today?
- Where do you sense a deeper desire that asks for honest acknowledgment?
- Notice if your connections feel stronger when you slow down and stay present?
Giving Form to Ideas: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Moon remains in Taurus through most of the day, helping us to remain grounded and engaged in practical matters. When the Moon is in Taurus, we do best when we can stay steady and avoid unnecessary drama. You may want to simplify your surroundings or focus on tasks that bring a clear, tangible result.
At 9:47 pm EST, the Moon enters Gemini, pushing us toward the next few days, where our emotional state can be better understood through the intellect. You may find yourself ready for conversation just when it is time to head to bed. Today should be a simple day, while the next few days will bring more engagement and curiosity.
- What practical effort feels most important today?
- What would bring the most comfort to your body today?
- Where could curiosity help you adjust your perspective tonight?
Full Clarity: Thursday, December 4, 2025
The Gemini Full Moon arrives at 6:13 pm EST. This Full Moon brings us to an illumination of clear conversations and direct understanding. What began at the Scorpio New Moon on November 20 reaches a point of visibility. You see the results of the seed you planted two weeks ago. The Full Moon also brings an older story to light. Think back to the Gemini New Moon on May 26, 2025. Something begun at that time has reached a noticeable point of development today.
Gemini prefers facts and plain language. Give yourself time to take in what is visible. Let the clarity help you understand where you stand and what needs to be said or communicated. With the Moon in Gemini, your mind will move quickly. Keep clear information and avoid conversations that lead nowhere. Write things down. Say what needs to be said. Ask direct questions. Let your understanding come from plain evidence, not guesswork. This Full Moon rewards honesty and simple communication. Nothing more is required.
- What is clear now that was cloudy two weeks ago?
- What needs to be said in plain language today?
- What began in late May now needs honest acknowledgment.
Return to Feeling: Friday, December 5, 2025
The Moon spends most of the day in Gemini, which keeps your thoughts active and your attention moving. When the Moon is in Gemini, the mind looks for stimulation. You may move from one idea to another with ease or feel drawn into conversations that help you sort through ideas that have been unclear. This is a good day to ask questions and gather information.
You may notice that your focus feels lighter than usual. That is the nature of Gemini. It opens doors and pulls you into exchanges that help you understand the world around you. You do not need deep answers today, only curiosity and interest. Follow a thought. Read something interesting, follow it down a rabbit hole. Reach out to someone who has been on your mind.
At 8:55 pm EST, the Moon enters Cancer. This is a clear shift as your emotions turn inward. Conversations that felt easy earlier may now feel draining. You may want to be home, wrapped in routine and warmth. Permit yourself to close the door on the noise of the day. Allow your emotions to settle; the evening belongs to rest and comfort.
- What information needs your attention today?
- Where can curiosity help you loosen a stuck idea or opinion?
- What brings comfort once the Moon moves into Cancer tonight?
Clarity and Understanding: Saturday, December 6, 2025
At 8:04 am EST, Mercury forms a trine to Jupiter. This suggests a day of easy communication and understanding. You may recognize a solution or see the larger picture behind a lingering question. Mercury is still moving slowly after the recent retrograde, so this insight may connect to something you have been reconsidering for weeks. Don’t be in a hurry; let clarity come in its own time.
The Moon remains in Cancer all day, keeping you close to home and sensitive to your surroundings. When the Moon is in Cancer, emotional safety matters. You may feel drawn to simple comforts or a familiar routine. Follow that instinct. Let the day stay slow and meaningful from the beginning until the end.
- What ideas and conversations will you engage in a sweet flow this morning?
- Where should you protect your energy today?
- What simple comforts can you give yourself and those you love?
Steady the Heart: Sunday, December 6, 2025
The Moon continues through Cancer for most of the day, holding our attention close to home and family. When the Moon is in Cancer, emotional tenderness increases. You may feel protective of someone you love or more aware of your own need for rest and reassurance.
At 11:57 am EST, Mercury forms a trine to Saturn. This mirrors the trine from Mercury to Jupiter yesterday and brings seriousness and commitment to your words and plans. Something that felt disorganized during Mercury’s retrograde may now begin to settle and stabilize. This is a good time to review plans and conversations that support your responsibilities.
At 9:48 pm EST, the Moon enters Leo. The next few days will hold a brighter tone as the emotional energy lifts. When the Moon is in Leo, expression and generosity become of paramount importance.
- What communications benefit from clear commitment and responsibility today?
- Where do you need to be clear about your responsibilities before offering more of yourself?
- What brings warmth once the Moon enters Leo?
If you want support as you move through these seasonal changes, this is a good time to schedule a consultation or order a personal reading. These sessions will help you understand where you are in your own cycles and how to work with the months ahead.
You can also order my book, How to Read and Interpret a Birth Chart, if you want a reliable and accessible guide for understanding your chart and the charts of the people in your life. Take good care of yourself this week. Keep your commitments simple, your connections steady, and your expectations kind.
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