Love Lanyadoo Astrology 12.16-22.2020
For more on the transits of the week, listen to episode 169 of my twice-weekly astrology show, Ghost of a Podcast here or wherever podcasts are heard. Transcripts are always available here.
Saturn and Jupiter move into Aquarius, and the much-hyped Great Conjunction occurs on the Winter Solstice, December 21st. Listen to the special episode about it here, or enjoy the transcription of it!
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ARIES
March 21-April 19
You have the chance to create real change from the inside out this week, Aries. As the saying goes, everywhere you go, there you are. You don’t need to be fearless or perfect, you only need to do your very best in the face of setbacks and upsets. This week may confront you with some old fears in new situations. Don’t be distracted by your circumstances; just focus on the underlying themes because at the end of the day, they’re yours to steward.
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TAURUS
April 20-May 20
It’s inevitable that you will experience fear or stress over the course of life, Taurus. It’s how you respond to your anxieties and your troubles, not your feelings about them, that defines you. Strive to confront your concerns head-on this week, without trying to control or deny them. What you need are new coping mechanisms. Don’t get so fixated on the immediacy of your situation that you miss out on the opportunity to cultivate new perspectives and tools.
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GEMINI
May 21-June 21
If what you want is a sense of peace or internal balance, you need to let go of control. This week, you may be tempted to add new things to your plate, but your best move is to consider what needs to be removed from it. Whether it’s attitudes, actions, or habits, you have outgrown something meaningful that you’re likely to be very identified with or attached to. You don’t need to know what will happen as a result of letting go; you can still know that letting go is the right thing for you at this time. Take a chance on you, Twin Star.
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CANCER
June 22-July 22
As Saturn finally leaves your relationship house this week, it’s time for you to take a pause and recalibrate. Carve out some time to review the last 2 1/2 years, Moonchild, and consider how far you’ve come. It’s been a bit of a rough road, but the themes that have been playing themselves out in your life are shifting. It would be a great kindness to yourself and your closest relationships if you would get emotionally present for this changing of tides.
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LEO
July 23-Aug. 22
Heavy-handed Saturn has moved into your solar relationship house, and I’m afraid that this transit has no chill. Very real issues between you and others are likely to become more obvious or demanding of your attention. Try to curb any defensiveness you may be experiencing with others, Leo. You can’t control much in your relationships, and you certainly shouldn’t try. What you can do is take responsibility for how you show up in the good times and the bad.
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VIRGO
Aug. 23-Sept. 22
It’s weird how sometimes your biggest fears and your greatest hopes are kind of the same thing. Big emotions can sometimes overwhelm you, even if they’re wonderful. As you expand and outgrow old limitations, you will inevitably run into things that frighten you. Not all anxieties are equal; don’t confuse the pain of healing with the pain of losing yourself. You are going through an uncertain period, but that doesn’t mean that it’s bad. Dare to expect the best, Virgo.
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LIBRA
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
You’re likely to be feeling really overwhelmed this week, and it’s important that you don’t push past it carelessly. Having limits is not a problem, but ignoring them absolutely can be. Strive to adjust your behavior to better support your feelings. You may have to deprioritize or put some things on hold for a minute, and as long as you deal with this responsibly, it's a perfectly reasonable thing to do. Get honest with yourself and others, even if it makes things a little uncomfortable, Libra.
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SCORPIO
Oct. 23-Nov. 21
You can put your best foot forward, have the greatest intentions, and still have your actions or words not land the way you meant them to. How other people feel about you is really important, but it isn't always a reflection of you. Pull back and assess whether or not you need to check your expectations, your boundaries, or your actions. There are deep rumblings in your relationships this week, and avoidance will only bite you in the buns later, Scorpio.
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SAGITTARIUS
Nov. 22-Dec. 21
The only way to it is through it, Sagittarius. While you may be pointed in the right direction, that doesn’t mean there won’t be pit stops and detours along the way. Don’t allow momentary upsets or perfectly normal setbacks deter you from following through on your vision. Your relationship to things not going as planned or as preferred is being tested. While you may decide to move on or end something, this isn’t the time to give up. Rise to life’s challenges, my love.
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CAPRICORN
Dec. 22-Jan. 19
It’s not enough to work hard; you’ve got to integrate the changes that you’ve labored to create. Stability without flexibility will become limiting over time, Capricorn. Strive to embody what you know to be right and true for yourself, even if that introduces some turbulence in your life. Don’t allow fear of change or fear or failure to inhibit you. You’ve got to lean into your learning curve as you explore new parts of yourself and new avenues of development.
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AQUARIUS
Jan. 20-Feb. 18
Saturn, the planet that governs both lessons learned and wisdom, enters into your sign this week, where it will stay for the next 2+ years. You may perceive this shift as a psychic or mental weight that’s hard to put your finger on. Under this influence, things feel like they’re both slowing down and speeding up. Understand that the problems you become aware of now need your attention and care. Don’t shy away from the very real issues in your life, Aquarius.
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PISCES
Feb. 19-March 20
As the most sensitive sign in the zodiac, you’re likely to be feeling the pressure that this week's astrology yields. Prioritize slowing down so that you can ground and center yourself in the face of this overwhelming energy, Pisces. It may be difficult to know what's calling for your attention this week: is it your attitude or your situation? Luckily, all the answers aren't required right now! Give yourself the space and time to figure out what you need and how to implement it.
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