Zuri's Astrological Starcast for December 2009

Shake off the intense karmic energy of November as the sun moves into playful Sagittarius through December 20th. We've all been carrying emotional weights on our spirits over the past year. Whether you've been feeling burdened with financial and relationship responsibilities or had difficulty letting go of a particular pattern, this month is all about lightening our load, loving ourselves more and learning how to forgive. December heralds in a much more optimistic and relaxed vibration, as we come together to catch up and enjoy the company of our loved ones. Mail those greeting cards, personally engraved invitations and get back in touch with family and friends!

The fairies inspire everyone to unleash their inner child and become more lighthearted. Free your inner genie and awaken your power to manifest beautiful miracles for 2010. Laugh, socialize and don't take yourself too seriously. When you bring more play into your life, the seeds of imagination can grow and magical results can blossom.

Does your throat chakra have you feeling hoarse and choked up? December kicks off on the 1st with a Full moon in Gemini, releasing communication blocks and allowing us to develop stronger voices. This waxing moon promotes rituals to quiet the mind and listen to the messages being downloaded from the angelic realm. The next few days will have you really thinking about what's important to you and whether or not you are honoring your authentic self. With Uranus in direct motion on the same day, you can finally stand up for yourself, speak your truth and change the way you think so you can be healed with a fresh perspective. Outlooks may completely shift and new insights happen in a flash.

Venus also joins the party on Tuesday when she moves into Sagittarius, bringing in a more relaxed energy to our relationships and inspiring a busy season of cultural events, movies, museum exhibits, and social gatherings. Plan ahead for travel and don't be afraid to take risks when it comes to new (and old) love!

Mercury heads into Capricorn on the 5th, focusing everyone's thoughts on career, finances and the responsibilities we carry in our work or family life. Projects that have been stuck may get the Universe's green light to move forward again with Uranus moving forward. A black tourmaline crystal will help you get a head start on those New Year's resolutions and clear out self limiting mindsets that may have been holding you back. Quiet the mind and tap into your heart based rituals to improve communications with your angels. Receive Divine guidance to take action and attract new beginnings.

Mid-month, we can make a wish on the New Moon in Sagittarius on the 16th. Anything is possible today as we'll be inspired to check out new exercise programs, higher learning, look at situations from a better and more hopeful perspective, as well as truly understand the meaning of the holiday season's gifts of gratitude and generosity. Give selflessly to those in need right now, whether it's giving of your time at a nursing home, a soup kitchen or donating items to the less fortunate. Our spirits are able to vibrate at a much higher level as we connect with our community and remember that we are all divinely guided to make a positive difference. This is a time where we all will be thinking about the past year and how we want to grow in the coming months. We'll be looking at ways to shift the path we are on to attract new possibilities into the fold. Through our positive actions and thoughts we will see a new world open up right before our eyes in the coming year.

We've all had a pretty challenging year with the economy and the laundry list of responsibilities and changes on a personal scale. However, with the influence of Mars retroing in Leo on December 20th, the spiritual realm teaches that this holiday season is all about putting aside our differences, finding productive resolutions and cherishing those connections with our loved ones so we can release the past and embrace the blessings that await us in 2010.

Merry Christmas! The feisty Aries moon will have excitement running high at the sight of long lost family, friends and significant others that find a way to reach each other on this festive day. So be ready for lots of surprise arrivals and visits! Enjoy the holiday and remember to show everyone that matters to you just how much you care. Sometimes all it takes is just a smile, a hug and letting them know you appreciate them.

Over the next three weeks, Mercury will be retrograde in the sign of Capricorn. Don't allow fear or anger to get the best of you. Take the time to go over everything a couple of times because miscommunication is likely to occur in all matters related to finances, business and work life. Mercury may encourage going back to old ways of doing things and rethinking a format in order to get the results desired. Venus joins Mercury in Capricorn just a day before on the 25th which will give everyone the passion and energy needed to love the work they are doing and keep at it until things get resolved in the proper manner.

What truly brings you passion and motivation to get up in the morning? New Year's Eve ushers in a rare Blue Cancer Moon, causing emotions to run high and having thoughts centered on what feeds us emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Journal about what keeps you feeling safe and sound, as well as how your needs are not being met, and see what insights come to mind intuitively.

Many of you may be in a completely different place emotionally or work-wise come this time next year. Listen to what your authentic self is saying and start making plans to alter the course you set for yourself. Whether next year results in a spiritual, emotional or a physical shift, amazing things are in store for everyone with just the right change in perspective, along with the help of our angels and guides.

Wishing each and every one of us a joyful, blessed and abundant New Year!