December Vedic Astrology

December 2023 Vedic Astrology Forecast

Finally the number 12, the completion of a cycle, the 12th house of the zodiac that represents liberation and that which frees us from all that we held on too. That  is the type of energy this months planetary alignments portray.

December has slow and steady but progressive energy.

The month ends on a good note with Jupiter getting direct and even Mercury getting direct on 1st Jan'24

The most impacted signs, throughout the month, will be the Scorpio/Taurus axis and the Sagittarius/Gemini axis, with key planets in it and we shall have a new moon and full moon in these signs.

 Most changes and developments can happen around this area of our chart. With the energy of stationary direct Jupiter, on the eve of the new year, we can take a leap of faith and break any boundaries that we have set for ourselves.

 The 2nd half of the month is more active. And the major impact will be of Scorpio – Sagittarius gandanta. Gandanta represents our difficult emotions and stubborn thoughts that need release… December can be a great opportunity to release old and adopt new with a new year, with elevated awareness on what needs change, renovation, or restructuring…

Some important dates are as follows.

Venus in Libra as we enter Decemebr is a beautiful transit, with Jupiter aspecting this transit. Expect improvement in our overall social connections.

Use this time of the month when Venus is in Libra to work on all things Venus, to build your strong personality. You will be able to handle tough changes smoothly.

Rahu in Pisces , and Ketu in Virgo.

Saturn is direct in Pisces in Shatabishak nakshatra.

Jupiter in Ashvini nakshatra slowing down to become stationary at 11 degrees in Aries, so look for any planets in Libra and Aries in your birth chart.

Mars in Scorpio is sharp and focused

December is the best month to make significant changes in the root level.

So gradually we can experience the impact of rahu in revathi nakshatra and Mercuryi is in Sagittarius about to go retrograde on the 13th of December

 Another interesting point is in December- Sun and Mars and retrograde mercury will cross Scorpio gandanta so these significations may go through some transformation and all the issues or confusion related to the Scorpio and Sagittarius scan be highlighted in this December month.

 Then we start the month with Neptune getting direct clean pieces 8.41° , Jupiter’s nakshatra on 6th of December our imaginations will become now more realistic clear there can be increased understanding about all the Picies and Jupiter significations.

 Then on 10th of December Jupiter and Venus both will be opposite to each other at 12 degrees both are minister and teacher of the Zodiac but they carry different idols they have different principles avoid anything excess here since bold  we may struggle to balance our personal values and desires signified by Venus with a more philosophical outlook on life that is signified by Jupiter.

 Then on the 12th of December we have new moon in Scorpio Jayestha  nakshatra at 26° we are following this 26° for the third month in row now this new moon can be very impactful as it is very close to Scorpio gandanta where the Lord of Scorpio Mars is in its own sign Scorpio.

Mercury will go retrograde on the very next day on 13th of December so there won't be any stability in its significations any important discussions education related matters any trading dealings travel or any documentation work can go back and forth here not just that there can be some significant change in all those matters.

Scorpio and Sagittarius can be triggered with this December month as a saving grace we have jupiter's 9th aspect on this retrograde mercury.

 Then on the 16th of December sun will cross Scorpio gandanta and enter Sagittarius.

 You hear the gandanta word all the time this is the time for transformation and regeneration Pluto is in sun's nakshatra this will enhance the qualities of those transformative matters, sun crossing gandanta will encourage us to embrace change let go of what is no longer serves us and engage in some personal growth.

 Sagittarius is a fire and dual sign multipoint sign of Jupiter and promises faith good travel exploring New Horizons optimism adventure and a quest for higher knowledge.

Transiting Jupiter has its 9th aspect on its own sign Sagittarius- expect some benefit development in all its significations.

 On the same day mercury gets back in Mulan nakshatra, while in retrogression with Sun and Mercury both in Mulan nakshatra -this can take you back to some old and pending matters you feel you come back to your original state.

We can see some visible change, when on 22nd of December Venus will be opposite Uranus at 26° there can be some new development with different option, it's now Venus is in vishaka nakshatra and Uranus is the planet of sudden change and that is in bharani nakshatra, which is a Venus ruled nakshatra.

 Also, on 26th of December Venus will enter Scorpio where those changes will take shape

 Scorpio is considered an intense and passionate placement for our finances our comfort love and relationship matters. Venus represents not only just romantic love but also our values and how they

Affect our material world.

31st december, Jupiter goes direct in Aries,

Overall this month is like a closure to the events of the year, expect the changes to take full form as anticipated.