December 2020 Horoscopes

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The year started off with a bang and it's coming to a close with one, too. That's because of a game-changing Solar Eclipse in philosophical and freedom-loving Sagittarius on Dec. 14. The goal of this eclipse is to help us break free of the need to know it all, the need to be right, and the need to indulge every selfish whim. That said, we can expect this eclipse to show us where we need to be more thoughtful of others, make peace with uncertainty, and where need to stand up in support of justice, fairness, and ethics.

We can also expect the themes of community, equality, and doing what's right to be the primary focus this month, as we're called to think globally and act locally going forward. 

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November 2020 Horoscopes

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It's an action-packed month, and the action starts with Mercury retrograde coming to an end on November 3. With Mercury in fair-minded Libra until the 10th, we can expect an influx of information and conversations focused on justice, equality, and integrity. Come the 10th, chatty Mercury re-enters detective-like Scorpio, which should again bring secrets and exposés to collective conversation, all the while encouraging us to do our research and trust our instincts. On the 13th, the momentum goes into hyperdrive as Mars retrograde finally ends and Mars begins moving forward again in fast and furious Aries, which will heighten our energy, libido, and of course, our temper. If things have felt stuck and slow-moving up until this point, Mars in Aries direct will thrust us forward.

The action continues on the 15th, courtesy of an emotionally-charged New Moon in all-or-nothing Scorpio, which pushes us to reach down deep to find the courage to confront our worst fears and fight for what we want, especially as love planet Venus moves to Scorpio on the 21st. Also on the 21st, the confident Sun gallops into adventurous and enthusiastic Sagittarius. During Sagittarius season, we're called toward growth, excitement, and boldly living our truth. Since Sagittarius is a sign cares deeply about the beliefs and philosophies that shape us, as well as doing what's morally right, this could be a time when many of us may find ourselves fighting for what we believe in.

The month ends on a crescendo with a power-packed Lunar Eclipse in stimulating Gemini on November 30. As eclipses are the cosmic harbingers of change, we should expect this eclipse to reveal a shocking secret or expose information that forces us to take an active stance in improving or saving our future.

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July 2020 Horoscope

Change is in the air once again as the month opens with a super-charged lunar eclipse in no-nonsense Capricorn on July 5. As lunar eclipses mark endings, letting go, and completion, this eclipse pushes us to confront our fears and address our anger, as well as break free of outdated beliefs, crushing individualism, and narrow-mindedness.

With serious Saturn (Capricorn's planetary ruler) still in retrograde and dipping back into Capricorn on July 1, the theme for the month will center on dismantling the systems, contracts, and norms that leave us feeling stuck and powerless. Come July 12, when communicative Mercury begins moving forward again in intuitive Cancer, we're called to move forward, too, and leave the past behind.

On the 20th, we get a new moon in Cancer (the second one in a month), though with this new moon in a super-tense standoff with somber Saturn, it may be hard (or at least feel like it is) to get plans and initiatives off the ground. So as not to get discouraged, we're encouraged to reach down deep for some hope, inspiration, and a stick-to-it approach to see ourselves and each other through.

Come July 22, the tension in the air dissipates a bit as the Sun moves home to warm and confident Leo, putting the spotlight on joy, generosity, and integrity, as well as our ability to fully show up for ourselves, as ourselves.

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June 2020 Horoscopes

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June begins with a game-changing Lunar Eclipse in philosophical and adventurous Sagittarius (June 5), which pushes us to let go of outdated or counterproductive beliefs, thinking, and habits (especially where love and relationships are concerned). This eclipse will also demand that we improve our fact-checking abilities, and focus on small, incremental goal setting.

Fact-checking and keeping things simple will be particularly important when communicative Mercury goes retrograde in intuitive Cancer on the 18th. As Mercury retrograde periods are better for tying up loose ends rather than beginning new projects, Mercury retrograde in Cancer will also make it difficult to remain objective; making it a better time for sorting out emotional entanglements or matters relating to home and family finances.

By the 20th, the summer officially kicks off, bringing Cancer season along with it, putting the focus on our emotional security and nourishment, especially with the Solar Eclipse in Cancer on June 21. Under this eclipse we can expect emotions to be running high, making self-care and tenderness important. Additionally, this eclipse will push us to focus on things that bring internal reward rather than external.

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