Astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock discuss the astrology forecast for December 2023, exploring topics such as the conflict in Gaza and the correlation between tourist eclipses and cryptocurrency scandals. They analyze a birth chart, discuss the dynamics of astrological configurations, and highlight upcoming events. The importance of understanding the environment, the Channy app, and the value of knowing the astrological weather are also discussed. They reflect on significant astrological shifts, discuss the fear and historical significance of Saturn-Neptune conjunctions, and explore the impact of various astrological events.
The Mars-Saturn square in December 2023 creates tension, obstacles, and perseverance in achieving goals.
Mercury's ingress into Capricorn emphasizes careful planning, structured thinking, and attention to detail.
Mercury retrograding back into Sagittarius may rekindle arguments and explosiveness, but also offers opportunities for reflection.
The discussion of AI and its impact intensified throughout the year, fueled by the Mars-Pluto square and solar eclipse.
The transition of Saturn into Pisces brings confusion and uncertainty, marking a shift towards the post-COVID era.
Deep dives
Mars and Saturn create tension and frustration
At the beginning of December, the Mars Saturn square is still lingering, causing conflict between action and restriction, frustration, delayed gratification, and obstacles. However, this aspect can also lead to perseverance, a strong work ethic, and a relentless determination to achieve goals.
Mercury moves into Capricorn, emphasizing careful planning and structure
Mercury's ingress into Capricorn on December 1st highlights the importance of careful planning, strategy, and attention to detail. As Mercury moves through Capricorn, it encourages a practical and methodical approach to communication and decision-making. This energy is especially useful in mapping out the lay of the land and structuring thoughts. The energy may feel slow, but it emphasizes constructive and disciplined thinking.
Mercury retrograde brings back tensions and arguments
Towards the second half of December, Mercury retrogrades back into Sagittarius, forming a conjunction with Mars. This can lead to verbal conflicts, explosive energy, and divisive communications. It may feel like a revisit of the tensions experienced in October and early November when Mercury was initially conjunct Mars. However, this phase can also bring opportunities for reflection and introspection.
Overall, December brings a mix of slow and careful planning, followed by more dynamic and contentious energies
December starts with the Mars-Saturn square causing tension and obstacles. Mercury's entry into Capricorn emphasizes careful planning and structured thinking, while its retrograde back into Sagittarius may rekindle arguments and explosiveness. Throughout the month, it is essential to balance the need for careful consideration with the openness to adapt and navigate through challenges.
AI and the Pluto in Aquarius preview
The discussion and development of AI became a major topic of interest and debate throughout the year, especially when Pluto moved into Aquarius. The potential impact and future of AI were widely discussed, with opinions ranging from excitement to concerns over its implications. This discussion was propelled by the intense energy of the Mars-Pluto square and the solar eclipse in Libra, both of which were closely tied to Pluto. The conversation surrounding AI intensified in October with the Mars-Pluto square and the solar eclipse, leading to discussions about regulation, ethics, and the role of artificial intelligence in society.
Saturn in Pisces and the post-COVID era
The transition of Saturn into Pisces marked a shift away from the intense impact of the pandemic toward the post-COVID era. This change brought a sense of confusion and uncertainty as Saturn moved from the more structured energy of Aquarius to the nebulous nature of Pisces. This year has been marked by a lack of clarity and a sense of navigating uncharted waters. The shift into Pisces has also highlighted water-themed events, such as the submarine incident and boat accidents, reinforcing the literal interpretations of Saturn's placement.
Pluto Return of the US and intense October events
The Pluto Return of the United States, as well as the intense Mars-Pluto square and the solar eclipse in Libra, marked October as a significant period in astrology. Discussions regarding power, misuse of power, and issues of democracy were prevalent during this time. The Saturn in Aquarius era came to an end, making way for the Pluto Return. The Pluto Return coincided with various events, such as former President Trump facing charges and the vacant Speaker of the House position. These events raised questions about the future and potential implications for the 2024 election.
Saturn Neptune confusion and uncertainty
The transition from Saturn-Pluto conjunction in Capricorn to the Saturn-Neptune square in Pisces has given rise to a period of confusion and lack of clarity. The Saturn in Pisces era raises questions about the next steps and the future. This period is characterized by a lack of direction and a sense of uncertainty. The Saturn-Neptune square intensifies the nebulous and unclear nature of this time, making it challenging to define or determine what lies ahead.
Fear shifting from air to water
The podcast explores the shift in fear from air to water, citing examples like the fear of being contaminated by COVID in the air and the fear of being trapped in a submarine underwater. The discussion emphasizes the different qualities of fear associated with air and water, highlighting the fear of the unknown versus the fear of the known.
Significant events tied to astrology
The podcast mentions several significant events tied to astrology, such as historical events in Russian history coinciding with Saturn-Neptune conjunctions, the correlation between Venus retrograde and personal experiences like pregnancy, and the impact of eclipses on events like the coronation of Prince Charles and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The episode also discusses the implications of Uranus in Taurus on cryptocurrency and the beginning of the new eclipse cycle in Libra and Aries.
In episode 428 we give an overview of the monthly astrology forecast for December 2023, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock.
We spend the first 45 minutes talking about the astrology of news and recent events since our last forecast, and then at 00:48:08 we get into the forecast for December.
The main planetary alignment this month is Mercury stationing retrograde in Capricorn while in close configuration with the benefics, and then retrograding back into Sagittarius where it forms a conjunction with Mars while stationing direct.
This month there is also a New Moon in Sagittarius, a Full Moon in Cancer, and Jupiter stations direct in Taurus!
Towards the end of the episode we review some major planetary alignments that happened over the past year in 2023 and how they turned out.
This episode was recorded on Saturday, November 25, 2023.
This episode is available in audio and video versions below.
CHANI App
https://app.chani.com
2024 Electional Astrology Report & Calendar
https://theastrologypodcast.com/2024report/
https://theastrologypodcast.com/merch/
Austin’s Website
https://austincoppock.com
Chris' Book With Holiday Discount
Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune
Auspicious Election for December
🪐 December 2 & 3, 2023, at 1:35 AM with Libra rising
For more auspicious dates this month see our elections podcast:
https://theastrologypodcast.com/elections/
Patreon for Early Access + Bonus Content
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:45 Quick overview of December astrology
00:02:30 News section begins
00:03:48 Israel and Palestine
00:20:08 Mike Johson elected on eclipse
00:25:00 Sam Bankman-Fried convicted on eclipse
00:33:08 Matthew Perry passed away on eclipse
00:35:22 Open AI CEO fired on Mars cazimi
00:45:48 CHANI App
00:48:08 December forecast begins
00:48:25 Mars-Saturn square separating
00:57:55 Mercury in Capricorn December 1
01:01:19 Mercury retrograde from Cap to Sagittarius
01:07:50 Venus in Scorpio December 4
01:11:00 New Moon in Sagittarius December 12
01:15:12 Mercury cazimi December 22
01:20:40 Full Moon in Cancer December 26
01:30:00 Venus in Sagittarius December 29
01:33:28 Auspicious election December 2&3
01:38:00 2024 Electional Astrology Report released
01:43:45 Jupiter direct in Taurus December 30
01:50:08 Final thoughts on December
01:53:18 Retrospective on the astrology of 2023
01:54:54 Pluto in Aquarius
02:03:25 Saturn in Pisces
02:13:35 Austin’s Venus retrograde story
02:21:00 Venus retrograde in Leo
02:23:49 Eclipses in Taurus/Scorpio & Aries/Libra
02:30:48 Austin’s projects and announcements
02:33:26 Chris’ sale on report, calendar, and book
02:37:52 Credits, patrons and sponsors
Watch the Video Version of This Episode
Watch the video version of our October astrology forecast on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBnbbioyVlQ
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Transcript
A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 428 transcript
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