This week, two mystic rectangles are forming in the elements of air and fire, followed by a T-square from the mutually receptive opposition of Jupiter retrograde in Sagittarius and Mercury retrograde in Gemini.

The mystic rectangle is among the most stable and productive aspect patterns in astrology. It consists of two oppositions, two trines, and two sextiles. The challenging oppositions, carefree trines, and cooperative sextiles balance each other out – industrious harmony can be achieved if the mystic rectangle is used effectively and is very practical when unlocked.

The highly combustible combination of air and fire can be very cerebral and action-oriented. Considering the 4 retrograde planets in involved in these mystic rectangles, thought processes may feel redundant or even counterintuitive. This energy is great for greasing the wheels for big changes to come and is also supportive for elders in passing their wisdom to younger generations. This transfer of knowledge is crucial for the next stage of our collective spiritual growth.

With Mercury in retrograde, it's not the best time for major announcements or starting new ventures involving communications, publishing, public relations, legal matters, travel plans, logistics, higher education, or foreign relations until Mercury goes direct on December 15th. Continuing last week's focus on preparation, the coming two weeks are ideal for groundwork, including thorough research and asking important questions about these matters, particularly with the Mars-Pluto opposition adding tension to planning and creating anything new. 

Adding more resistance to this week’s energy is the T-square appearing on December 8th, from the Mercury-Jupiter opposition to Saturn conjunct the Moon at 13° Pisces. If the best-laid plans are executed prematurely this week or next, even the most well-intended actions could backfire. An uphill battle can give us a temporary sense of righteousness, but won’t assist us in making any real progress. With Mars starting its retrograde in Leo on December 6th, it would be wise to tread lightly.  

Borrowed from a West African proverb, these are the words of the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, to describe the foreign policy positions during his administration. He described his style of foreign policy as “the exercise of intelligent forethought and of decisive action sufficiently far in advance of any likely crisis." 

The idea is negotiating peacefully but also having strength in case things go wrong – which is in keeping with last week’s energy of the grand fire trine kite to the North Node conjunct Vesta in Libra.

It is also worth mentioning that President Roosevelt was born with a retrograde Jupiter on his ascendant at 21° Gemini. This placement is very similar to our current Jupiter retrograde in Gemini transit as we brace ourselves for a third world war. To discover the Sabian Symbols reflecting this week’s energies, follow @astrologosreadings on Instagram and Facebook.

12/2-12/3 Mystic Rectangle in Fire and Air: 

Mercury Retrograde at 18° Sagittarius, Vesta at 17° Libra, Jupiter Retrograde at 16° Gemini, Chiron Retrograde at 19° Aries

Sabian Symbols:

Sagittarius 19 – Pelicans, Disturbed by the Garbage of People, Move Their Young to a New Habitat

Libra 18 – Two People Who Have to Give an Accounting for Their Acts Before the Tribunal of Society

Gemini 17 – The Head of a Robust Youth Changes Into That of a Mature Thinker

Aries 20 – A Young Person Feeding the Birds in Winter

12/4-12/5 Mystic Rectangle in Fire and Air:

South Node at 3° Libra, Mars Retrograde at 6° Leo, North Node at 3° Aries, Venus, Ceres and Pluto at 0° Aquarius

Sabian Symbols:

Libra 4 – A Group of Young People Sit In Spiritual Communion Around a Campfire

Leo 7 – The Wonder of the Constellations of Stars in the Night Sky

Aries 4 – Two Lovers are Strolling Through a Secluded Walk

Aquarius 1 – An Old Adobe Mission in California

12/8 T-Square to Moon Conjunct Saturn at 13° Pisces

Sabian Symbols: 

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