Discipline, Focus & Processing Your Life

The month of December begins with a big change. On, November 23, Rahu in Aquarius, now Enters the Nakshatra Shatabhisha.

After several months, Rahu is separating from Saturn and changing Nakshatras. Nakshatras are Celestial Mansions that influence personality, karma, and destiny. In the world, they reflect global trends and the collective consciousness.

Both Saturn and Rahu had been in the same Nakshatra, Purva Bhadrapad for months, making things intense. Although Saturn will now station Direct on November 27 it will continue in the Nakshatra Purva Bhadrapad. However, Rahu will change Nakshatras so that grip these two planets have had will change. Shatabhisha Nakshatra, is actually ruled by Rahu, therefore Rahu is completely at home, and remain until August 2026.

What trouble could Rahu in a new Nakshatra bring? Rahu is all about illusion. Things may appear and present one way and turn out to be something very different. Rahu in Aquarius will be looking at AI, cyber-attacks, and fake narratives. Rahu the rebel will bring protests around the world., particularly in the United States.

On the positive note, Rahu in Aquarius will look at scientific breakthrough, new technology, outer space and my favorite, spirituality! Rahu is all about “NOT NORMAL.” Nakshatra Shatabhisha, known as the Hundred Healers, will bring alternative healing ideas, think Ayurvedic healing modalities, Panchakarma—cleansing and detox, yoga, reiki.

On November 27, Saturn will station direct in Pisces at Zero Degrees, making this a powerful month for Saturn. Everything begins to move ahead slowly but surely. When Saturn is at “0” Degrees it can bring intense karmic lessons and themes from the past, possibly time to “resolve” some issues or come to a place of peace or balance with the past. Life issues connected to spirituality, surrender, boundaries, compassion and even escapism.

For the next several months this brings a timeline that will have people moving towards spirituality. Rahu brings the illusion and Saturn puts it back in our face. However, this propels people into their transformation and moving ahead. Think of this time between Rahu and Saturn as a time to “process” your life. Look inward at your life deeply, forgive, have compassion for yourself, reflect.

December 4: Full Moon in Taurus, Nakshatra Rohini
This is particularly powerful and auspicious because the Moon is exalted in Taurus and Rohini is Ruled by the Moon. Feelings are heightened and there is a strong desire for establishing emotional and material security. Time for comfort and stability. Excellent time to nurture relationships. Go ahead and put your crystals out for clearing.

December 5: Retrograde Jupiter Leaves Cancer –Re-enters Gemini and will be Retrograde until March 11, 2026 and Remain in Gemini Until June 1, 2026

Such a powerful time! Jupiter is the Spiritual Guru, the teacher that brings wisdom, curiosity, mental activities and guides us toward truth and knowledge. Rational minds will begin to breakthrough the rough situations in the world. Great for intellectual and communicative growth which can accelerate new ideas.

December 6-28: Mercury Transits Scorpio
For the first few days, Mercury will be in the Nakshatra Vishakha, known as the Star of Purpose. This energy is about determination and ambition and the power to achieve your goals. Watch impatience! This is an excellent time to delve into deep subjects and uncovering hidden truths and complex information.

December 7—January 15, 2026: Mars Transit into Sagittarius
Sagittarius is all about justice and injustice and the world will be grappling with this issue. Mars is potent energy and on December 7 and 8 Mars crosses the Gandanta Point, which makes this time intense, especially with unresolved past situations. With Mars in Sagittarius there will be increased ambition and drive. Again, a time to revive your goals with focused determination. Sagittarius is all about higher learning, philosophy, and travel. Time to expand your horizon.

December 15 – January 14: Sun Transits Sagittarius
This is a vibrant and expansive time which will foster a thirst for knowledge and a desire for personal and spiritual growth. Time to broaden your horizons and stand up for your beliefs.

The first part of this transit from December 15-28, the Sun will be in the Nakshatra Mula, which is ruled by Ketu. Ketu dismantles illusions to get to the core truth. The Sun here will be intensified, challenging and brings transformative insights. Great time for research and self-reflection.

December 19: New Moon in Sagittarius in Nakshatra Mula,
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Will Pass Earth at its Closest Point

This New Moon is a potent time for radical new beginnings around personal truth, philosophy and spiritual understanding.

Nakshatra Mula is known as the Goddess of Ruin which represents the power to destroy the old, so new growth can begin. This is an ideal time for letting go of what no longer serves you and setting your ambitions, creating a practical and grounded plan to achieve them.

Spiritually, the 3I/Atlas is about shifting the universal consciousness. Pay attention to your intuition and dreams!

December 19-January 12, 2026: Venus Transits Sagittarius
Venus in Sagittarius will encourage us to approach love and relationships with optimism, an open mind, and a spirit of adventure.

December 21: Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere
Today is a universal message of hope, resilience, and the promise of brighter days ahead. Rest and rejuvenation ahead. Today is the perfect day to spend time in mediation.

December 25: Merry Christmas!
Today is a day of introspection, devotion, and gratitude. Focus on peaceful activities, self-reflection and spiritual practice.

December 28 – January 16: Mercury Transits Sagittarius
Expect communication to be more direct, enthusiastic, and focused on higher meaning rather than small details. It is a wonderful time to expand your education and knowledge, great for professional recognition and success.

December is a month of processing your life, the past year, the past several years, wounds, old traumas. We process to be able to move forward. We leave the ending year of “9” to begin anew in January, which will begin the month with a fast energy. Take the time this month to rest, reflect, meditate, journal, breathe. Be gentle on yourself. Earth is the hardest school!