This is a monthly horoscope, which is correlated to the lunar cycle. This horoscope starts on December 12, 2023 and ends on January 11, 2024.

We are trying to simplify our mindset and situation (plus feel more carefree) after making so many big and hard changes the past few years. In order to do that, we realize that we first need to release thoughts and structures in our lives that are too rigid, which we do. Afterwards, however, we still struggle to let life be simpler and easier because it feels so foreign, unusual, and backwards.

Explore this lunar month’s four major moon phases below.

New Moon in Sagittarius

Trying to simplify our situations

December 12-19, 2023

We are now trying to think about out our situation in a simpler ways that are more flexible. However, we are still struggling to do that. I think that is because our mindset is still too rigid, and the structure of our lives is still a bit too stiff.  As a result, we realize those issues need to be addressed first.

Mercury retrograde in Capricorn (Dec. 13, 2023)

First Quarter in Pisces

Letting go of rigid structures and thoughts

December 19-26, 2023

We now try to adjust our mindset to be less rigid, and the structures of our lives to be more flexible. As a result, we may make some unexpected changes in our lives in order to do so (or other people may make some unexpected changes with us). It is startling and uncomfortable, but does help us to begin to simplify our situation and be more flexible.

Sun enters Capricorn (Dec. 21, 2023)
Mercury Rx re-enters Sagittarius (Dec. 23, 2023)

Full Moon in Cancer

Difficulty adjusting to a simpler lifestyle

December 26, 2023-January 3, 2024

We are starting to simplify our situations and loosen up on our belief systems. However, it feels very foreign and uncomfortable to us. As a result, we still don’t feel ready to take action or move forward in a helpful way.

Chiron direct in Aries (Dec. 26, 2023)
Venus enters Sagittarius (Dec. 29, 2023)
Jupiter direct in Taurus (Dec. 30, 2023)
Mercury direct in Sagittarius (Jan. 1, 2024)

Third Quarter in Libra

Taking more time to re-adjust our mindset

January 3-11, 2024

We are still uncomfortable living a simpler and easier lifestyle, and want to revert backwards into more complex and difficult ways of thinking and living. As a result ,we realize we need to go slowly and give ourselves more time to get used to this different way of living.

Mars enters Capricorn (Jan. 4, 2024)

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It is difficult to accept a simpler and easier life experience when life has been so hard, tough, and drastic for many months and year prior.

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Planetary Guide

Jupiter

The Great Benefic

Jupiter rules the sign of Sagittarius, and therefore holds extra importance for this lunar month. It represents expansion, abundance, and growth. It symbolizes optimism, higher knowledge, and a broad, inclusive perspective, encouraging individuals to seek opportunities for development.

Questions for Reflection

You can answer these questions to yourself, in your journal, or in the comment section.

1. What in your life is being done in too rigid, stiff, or too organized of a way? This can be a mindset, a habit, and/or a situation.
2. How can you stop being so rigid or stiff in these areas, and allow more room for flow and flexibility?
3. After you stop being so stiff and rigid, how can you simplify your situation and what you would like to do next to make it easier or less steps.
4. What does being more flexible and at ease feel uncomfortable to you? Is this because of inner fear or worry, or a negative past experience?
5. How can you shift your mindset to be more open to an easier experience? Is there a new story you need to be telling yourself? Is there some healing that needs to be done?