General Daily Insight for December 17, 2023

General Daily Insight for December 17, 2023

There is a method to the madness of the day. The Moon begins in open-minded Aquarius, where it makes a helpful sextile to the Sun in adventurous Sagittarius before drifting into Pisces. After setting up camp in this dreamy sign, Luna will conjoin masterful Saturn at 6:32 pm EDT, building a path for us to do the smart thing and tackle difficult projects. There’s no need to move mountains, but with a little effort, we can make a difference for the better.

Aries

March 21 – April 19

You may feel rather reclusive without knowing why. The Moon conjoins stoic Saturn in your hidden 12th house, giving you the urge to slip away to a quiet place and be alone with your own thoughts and feelings for a bit. This isn’t just about experiencing introversion, however; this is a great opportunity to work through any old baggage you’ve been carting around. Prepare yourself to process and release it, once and for all. A lighter load will make your journey easier.

Taurus

April 20 – May 20

People may not be entirely on Team Taurus today. Socializing with buddies probably sounds fun while the Moon tours your outgoing 11th house, but a lunar conjunction to icy Saturn in this same sector could leave you feeling rather alone, like no one wants to come play. Don’t take this too personally — especially if people have logical reasons for not being available at your beck and call. Simply accept any well-meant rain checks when they’re offered. Your friends should be there soon enough.

Gemini

May 21 – June 20

Hard work is rarely fun, but right now, it’s totally worth it. You’ll likely be reminded of this truth when the Moon in your 10th House of Career motivates Saturn, commanding you to roll up your sleeves and put in the effort. Fortunately, Saturn operates quite well here, so you can definitely use this to your advantage and make some much-needed headway on an important project or two. You can play any other day, but for the time being, put your best foot forward.

Cancer

June 21 – July 22

You may have to climb some fences to reach your current destination. Distant possibilities are very enticing as the emotional Moon flits through your far-flung 9th house, but they won’t be easily accessible when the Moon joins forces with tough Saturn. That doesn’t mean they will be impossible to reach, or that you’ll never get there, but you may need to exert a bit more effort than you’d prefer in order to obtain your desires. The grass will eventually be greener — just not yet.

Leo

July 23 – August 22

Urgent topics can only be avoided for so long. You may need to face a situation head on as the Moon conjoins Saturn in your intense 8th house, forcing you to get serious and accept that you have to play hardball. An important business or financial matter could present itself, and you likely have to solve it! Still, as this sector deals with shared resources, you have to consider everyone else as you do so. Working together won’t be simple, but it is required.

Virgo

August 23 – September 22

Someone may put the kibosh on your well-laid plans, Virgo. The important people in your life are emphasized as the Moon moves through your 7th House of Relationships, but that tune has a decidedly strict melody when the Moon agrees with cold Saturn. A person you expected to support you could turn out to be much more of a nay-sayer, or only raise problems when you want solutions. Don’t let others have sway over your own validation, especially on a day like this.

Libra

September 23 – October 22

All work and no play is exactly what life probably feels like right now. There is a potent conjunction between the Moon and temperate Saturn in your 6th House of Daily Work, forcing you to deal with nitty-gritty concerns when you’d probably rather go off and engage with more exciting matters. However, if you take the time to certify that all your personal nuts and bolts are functioning just as they should, then you’ll be able to go much further in the long run.

Scorpio

October 23 – November 21

Enjoying yourself may require more effort than usual. The Moon is in your fun-loving 5th house, but while it moves through this exciting territory, it will conjoin sober Saturn — that could set up a few roadblocks on your way to happily ever after. These shouldn’t be insurmountable, but they won’t be small either! This area of your chart handles creative pursuits, so you may feel like you’re pulling teeth just to get your ideas out there. Eschew exerting too much pressure on yourself.

Sagittarius

November 22 – December 21

Something is currently tugging your attention back to base! The Moon is working together with Saturn in your 4th House of Stability, serving as a reminder of anything going on under your roof. You might have to drop what you’re doing elsewhere and run home! A family member or roommate may require assistance. On the other hand, but you could need to deal with the very structure of your home, perhaps a leaky faucet or broken lock. Firm up your foundations.

Capricorn

December 22 – January 19

Idle chit-chat isn’t encouraged at present. You’re potentially quite busy as the Moon jogs through your 3rd House of Day-to-Day Activities, giving you lots of things to do. You could feel pulled to focus that energy in a specific direction once Luna conjoins Saturn in that sector. Saturn has no time for gossip or other timewasters, so it’s not surprising if your patience is short in the face of such distractions. Don’t be short with people, but you’ve got your own program to keep.

Aquarius

January 20 – February 18

There’s no room for frivolity on today’s menu. The Moon and Saturn are cooperating in your 2nd House of Material Security, making it imperative you avoid playing around with your money. Try to make decisions with your future in mind. If you don’t have a proper savings plan, this would be a good time to change that — if you already do, consider adding a chunk to your current rainy-day fund. An investment opportunity may also present itself, but proceed with caution.

Pisces

February 19 – March 20

Solemnity may edge into condescension if you aren’t careful. The intuitive Moon drifting through your sign pulls your focus inward, but that energy gets trumped up when Luna conjoins enduring Saturn, also in your sensitive sign. Saturn pushes you to play the mature adult in every situation, and sometimes that’s necessary. At this time, though, the circumstances probably don’t require you to be the perfect grown-up. Make a point of setting aside superiority where it isn’t required, because it may rub people the wrong way.