General Daily Insight for December 27, 2023

General Daily Insight for December 27, 2023

We can raise the roof right now! Messenger Mercury will be especially busy, although our thinking could feel rather sluggish or unrealistic as it squares Neptune. The powerful Sun then trines excitable Jupiter, making anything seem possible. Mercury will conjoin vigorous Mars at 7:31 pm EST, which will stoke our inner flames into gorgeous bonfires. Finally, the Moon will sextile rebellious Uranus, so the day could wind down on a rather surprising note — fortunately, it should be an enjoyable one as well.

Aries

March 21 – April 19

Hold your horses, Aries! There’s no need to go careening off into the fray, even as Mercury and Mars conjoining in your expansion sector make rushing in seem awfully appealing. You should be patient and plan out a proper route for later down the line. Remember, Mercury is retrograde, so if you start heading out now, you could speedily get lost along the way. A rushed step forward will require many more steps backward, so move as slowly as you possibly can.

Taurus

April 20 – May 20

Conversations are likely to be extra heated right now. Communicator Mercury is aligning with red-hot Mars in your 8th House of Shared Resources, which could force you to have some tough conversations. That being said, Mercury Retrograde will make it difficult for these conversations to be particularly productive. If you want to make the most of this energy, focus on solving old issues, because you will have much more luck if you try to wrap up outstanding matters rather than hashing out fresh ones.

Gemini

May 21 – June 20

The blame game is not the way to go at present. It’s easy to get into arguments about what someone said or did as Mercury and Mars conjoin in your relationship sector, especially because Mercury is retrograde, so there’s a high risk of at least one person involved misunderstanding the situation, if not both. Be wary of judging an entire situation off of one single act or assumption, because it could have long-term repercussions that will cause unnecessary tension. No one benefits there!

Cancer

June 21 – July 22

It’s not your imagination if your usual routine feels like a battlefield. Your 6th House of Daily Effort is hosting a rare conjunction between Mercury and Mars, so everyone is extra heated and ready to go! That being said, Mercury is spinning retrograde, so no one will be on the same page about anything. Roadblocks are down every street at a time like this, so avoid taking on things like major projects or unfamiliar clients — they likely won’t live up to their promise.

Leo

July 23 – August 22

All the world’s a stage — until you make a public embarrassment of yourself. Normally you can show off with the best of them, but an alignment between retrograde-muddled Mercury and tenacious Mars could inspire you to put yourself front and center at precisely the wrong moment. Don’t seek out the spotlight, because it risks magnifying the last thing you want others to see. Whether you’re fixing a simple mistake or concealing a deep secret, try to keep your operations covert for the day.

Virgo

August 23 – September 22

It’s one thing after another before you even get to leave your front door! A strong conjunction between Mercury and Mars in your home sector could turn your place into the setting for some major action, but with Mercury tumbling retrograde at present, that action probably won’t be the enjoyable kind. Your temper may get the best of you, especially if a family member or roommate keeps rattling your cage. Consider re-establishing some firm boundaries — that should allow you space to feel better.

Libra

September 23 – October 22

Your words are coming out sharper than usual. Courier Mercury and warrior Mars are conjoining in your 3rd House of Communications, which could give every interaction an extra edge. Unfortunately, Mercury is also retrograde, so watch out for unnecessary jabs — whether they’re aiming for or coming from you! Some well-meant critique could be taken much worse than it was intended. Avoid any topics that could rub someone the wrong way, and if people start pushing your buttons, then take a big step back.

Scorpio

October 23 – November 21

Getting rich quick is even less likely than usual. You may receive an offer or some kind of financial opportunity as Mercury and Mars team up in your 2nd House of Finances. The only problem with this is that Mercury is currently retrograde, so any deals or potential gigs will be riddled with pitfalls. It’s possible that you’re missing a major part of the picture that would change everything if only you were aware of it. Make it rain another day.

Sagittarius

November 22 – December 21

Left is right and right is left at the moment. It’s totally understandable if you feel pulled in multiple directions, thanks to the fact that Mercury and Mars are making a powerful alignment in your very own sign. Normally this would be to your benefit, but with Mercury currently retrograde, you could find yourself stuck going in circles rather than making real progress. You could find some success, however, if you focus on wrapping up old projects and steer clear of unfamiliar adventures.

Capricorn

December 22 – January 19

Your usual sense of direction may desert you without warning. It’s only too understandable with fizzy Mercury and lively Mars running around together in your sleepy subconscious sector, clouding your intuition and natural judgment. You probably won’t be able to reach the heart of any recent issues and may keep fumbling your efforts to reach a conclusion. With Mercury whirling retrograde, all bets are off the table until the skies move on to better places for open communication. Think before you speak!

Aquarius

January 20 – February 18

Popularity contests are unfortunately almost unavoidable at the moment. Everyone wants a piece of you as Mercury and Mars conjoin in your friendly 11th house. Friction arises due to Mercury Retrograde, which could cause complications within your social networks. Think twice before taking sides in any arguments — no matter which you pick, people will remember who you supported and who you didn’t, for better or for worse. The choice could come back to bite you very soon, so resist any tempting drama.

Pisces

February 19 – March 20

You can run all you like, but the finish line seems to keep getting further and further away at this time. Satisfaction is lacking as retrograde-bound Mercury meets up with Mars in your ambitious 10th house, which may push you to move forward with a project — only to discover that you’re making zero real progress. It will be hard to avoid spinning your wheels, and don’t be shocked if others are less than supportive in getting you turned toward the right direction.