Gemini, December 2016

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Gemini

Gemini, December 2016

There's a full moon in your sign this month, Gemini!

Your ruling planet, Mercury, retrogrades this month, which is the perfect crappy ending to a shitty year. But don't worry—December won't be all drama and mayhem. Let's see what this month has in store for you:

Mercury (which is your ruling planet, by the way!) enters Capricorn on December 2, stimulating a very psychic, sensitive sector of your chart. Don't ignore your intuition this month, Gemini! You're smart as fuck, but that's not just because you're logical and research minded, but also because your psychic abilities are much stronger than people give you credit for.

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Mercury in Capricorn will bring some difficult conversations to the table—issues that being book-smart won't help you with, while being emotionally intelligent will. A lot of endings are taking place. Let yourself cry if you need to; don't hold it in. Conversations about sex and intimacy will be on the table, so be honest about your needs.

Financial issues will also come up for consideration, especially involving more complicated things like debts, taxes, and inheritances. Don't get stressed out if you don't have the answers to these problems. Trust your gut, and find someone who is knowledgeable about these things to help you make the right choices. Don't worry: You won't have to rush through these changes and hard conversations. Mercury will begin its retrograde in Capricorn on December 19, which will give you an opportunity to slow down and reconsider things.

Don't worry—December won't be all drama and mayhem!

Mercury retrograde is infamous for is association with frustration and delays, as you probably already know if you're reading your horoscope online. Let's get all the typical warnings out of the way: Don't sign any contracts during Mercury retrograde. Agreements usually don't stick if they're made while the communication planet's moving backward. Expect miscommunications and delays—no one's thinking straight, traffic will suck, keys will be lost, the GPS won't load, and electronics will crap out.

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Mercury retrograde also finds us running into people from our past, and this time around, you can expect to run into people you have been intimate with. Wear a disguise when you leave the house if you need to—I won't judge.

So, what good can come from this? Like I said earlier, Mercury retrograde is a time to reflect and unwind, not to push forward. The first part of December was filled with emotional conversations, and this retrograde will give you a change to really review how you feel and what you want.

Mercury is your ruling planet, so whenever there is a retrograde, it hits you harder than most people (except for Virgo, the other Mercury-ruled sign). However, it also weirdly supports you in a way that it doesn't for others. This is your time to hit the pause button. Mercury isn't make decisions or moving forward, and neither should you be. It's time to retreat, heal, and, after this Mercury retrograde ends on January 8, be reborn with a new sense of self and a clearer understanding of your relationships.

Watch out for some love letters and gifts from faraway places.

Love and money planet Venus enters fellow Air sign Aquarius on December 7, activating the sector of your chart that rules higher learning and travel. Expect great vibes if you're currently in school or abroad. Watch out for some love letters and gifts from faraway places, too! (See, December isn't going to be all bad!)

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A full moon in your sign goes down on December 13. Full moons are dramatic, emotional, and exhausting, and you can bet you will be sensitive as fuck since this full moon is targeting you specifically. However, full moons also reveal new information, which is something you're always happy to have. You hate not being in the know, Gemini. What new information will come your way?

A lot of your focus this month will be on other people, but this full moon is in your sign, so make your voice loud and clear. This moon is for you! On the relationship front, you can expect a climax to occur in a partnership (perhaps more than one partnership!). If you've been waiting for "something" to happen, expect it during the full moon.

On December 19, Mars enters Pisces, igniting the career and popularity sector of your chart. You're going to feel very motivated professionally, and you'll be way more competitive than usual! People will notice that you're approaching your goals more aggressively—and creatively. Pisces is known for its imagination! The action planet in this Water sign is very savvy, though it can have a hard time figuring out what to focus on. That's OK: You're good at multitasking, Gemini.

You're going to feel very motivated professionally, and you'll be way more competitive than usual!

One of the highlights of this month around relationships will take place on December 24, when Saturn in Sagittarius connects with Uranus in Aries. Saturn is the planet of commitment; since it's been in Sagittarius, strengthening your partnerships has been a huge theme. Uranus isn't so much about commitment—it's about freedom and rebellion! During the time that it's been in Aries, you've been meeting some eccentric, free-thinking people. While these two planets don't seem to be compatible on the surface, they will be working together on December 24 to bring excitement, support, inspiration, and strength to your relationships! This will be an exciting time to socialize and connect with loved ones.

But you're not clear of confrontations for the month, Gemini. One of the most intense days this month is December 26, when Jupiter in fellow Air sign Libra opposes Uranus in Aries. You can bet a dramatic showdown will take place today—especially in your love life, but also in your creative partnerships and in your friend circle in general. While some of your relationships will be reinvigorated and strengthened by Saturn and Uranus's connection earlier this week, others may suddenly feel horribly restrictive. Don't be surprised if you call it quits with someone today.

The winter solstice arrives on December 21, with the Sun entering Capricorn on this date. Soon after, we have a new moon in Capricorn, on December 29. Mercury will be retrograde in Capricorn, as you know, helping you review a lot of sensitive issues, and this new moon will be very supportive. New moons mean new beginnings, and you're so ready for a fresh start! Thankfully, this year is almost over. See you in 2017!