Cancer
Monthly Horoscope from December 21st to January 20th
1st decan June 22 - July 1
2nd decan July 01 - 12
3rd decan July 13 - 22
by Sandra Zagatti
Automated translation from Astrologiainlinea
Some pitfalls
The Sun transits in opposition in the seventh field in Capricorn , where it conjuncts the New Moon on January 18th. Mars has also been in Capricorn since December 15th, while the fast-moving planets will arrive one after the other: Venus starting on December 24th (and until January 17th), Mercury from January 1st. As for the slower planets, they are concentrated in the third decan but all in support: Saturn and Neptune in Pisces are in trine , Uranus in Taurus is in sextile , Jupiter in your sign is obviously in conjunct . In short, you are quite supported by the general configurations, but this is a month that presents some pitfalls. Certain days in particular look challenging: December 22nd, 27th, and 28th, January 9th, 10th, 17th, and 18th. The best days will be December 25th, 30th, and 31st, and January 4th, 7th, 8th, 12th, and 13th.
Inner growth
Many planets in opposition are undoubtedly uncomfortable, especially since they don't offer any particular recovery either sooner or later. It's true that the slow-moving planets support you, and it's true that Jupiter continues to benefit you from its conjunct . However, Jupiter is retrograde during this period and therefore a little less effective, even more so considering that it must deal with oppositions in Capricorn . This doesn't mean it will substantially alter its stimulating, encouraging, and open characteristics; if anything, it will calibrate them in a more reflective rather than projective direction, favoring inner growth rather than significant, obvious, and immediately gratifying developmental events. In short, this is a time not suited to direct action, important decisions, or somewhat bold behavior. A time slowed by obstacles, doubts, and complications, but one that can be better used as a transitional period: not only between the old and new year, but above all between the now obsolete certainties and habits and the values that are replacing them, the expectations (and prospects) that demand attention, the resulting and different priorities to be recognized, embraced, and promoted. Therefore, the advice the heavens seem to be giving you is to reduce (temporary) demands and perhaps take advantage of the holidays to give yourself a break to process, to rebalance, aware of the need for simplicity... or rather, simplification.
Check your mood
The final part of the year is always quite hectic at work; obviously, it depends on the type of activity or job, but in general, it's true for everyone. This year, however, you're having a hard time bearing the weight of urgent matters, because you're tired and can't wait to enjoy a well-deserved vacation. It's a shame that your sense of responsibility prevents you from catching a breath until you've concluded or at least resolved the priority issues... so it's worth making one last effort to stay focused and efficient. It's also true that Mars is already in opposition, so tensions with partners or colleagues aren't out of the question, perhaps disagreements over possible decisions, shared methods, or approaches. It would be preferable to separate tasks based on roles or individual skills, to avoid distracting interference or—worse—criticism or controversy. But not everything is possible, nor will it be easy, so you can only do your part to the best of your ability, with patience and tenacity. Unfortunately, your private life seems equally burdened by misunderstandings or disagreements, so the holidays aren't always guaranteed to be filled with fun and relaxation. Here too, and even more so with loved ones, it'll be important to scale back your expectations and perhaps set a good example of openness, tolerance, and adaptability. In particular, you'll need to keep certain personality traits under control, such as touchiness, resentment, and jealousy: your relationship needs dialogue and greater understanding.
First decade
Mars will be in opposition until December 28th, Venus from December 24th to January 1st, and Venus thereafter from January 1st to 8th. It seems that the holiday season itself is complicated by some setbacks and arguments. Perhaps you're simply tired and consequently irritable; try to relax as much as possible and not expect too much from yourself or others.
Second decade
Mars will be in opposition from December 28th to January 10th, Venus from the 1st to the 9th, and Mercury from the 8th to the 14th. Furthermore, Jupiter will once again conjunct your Sun on January 11th. On the one hand, you feel confident, while certain doubts or obstacles prompt you to think before saying or doing something you might regret, especially with loved ones.
Third decade
As we have seen, the slow planets support you but the opposition of Mars is nervous, starting from January 10th, even more so because it is accompanied by those of Venus and Mercury , respectively from the 9th to the 17th and from the 14th to the 20th. Don't let yourself be influenced by small disagreements, concentrate on the more important things: emotional values, plans for the new year, loved ones.
