Life can feel like a chess match as a result of this New Moon Solar Eclipse. What inspires your next move? Hopefully your match is not being played against both an opponent and a clock. If this is the case, do as much homework prior to the face-off. This way you are able to respond with the deft fluidity of a fencer.

The poetic wandering associated with the centaur Sagittarius is shadowed by a forest of confusion. His romp through afterthoughts emblazoned with passionate stirring causing some confusion and delays. Be patient. Even I am a bit tardy with this letter as I take a break from my holiday cooking to complete it. We must remember we are all connected and all in this together! Mars is in discerning Virgo making the criticism self inflicted and aimed. I am resigned to ease up on myself and I urge you to do the same.

Topping all of this off the messenger, Mercury begins his station to retrograde in a stagnating stand off close to the Sun and Moon in a more than icy Sagittarius. Let’s use this as a reason to just cool it and realize, if it hasn’t been working it isn’t going to work. The carefully aimed arrow of the centaurian archer has the ability to punch your ego down like the deft hit of a baker to freshly risen pizza dough. Talk about deflation!

Saturday, November 26, Venus finds some dirt under her fingernails when she digs into the earthy field of Capricorn. December 1, she conjoins Pluto at six degrees Capricorn and we peek under her veil and are given a shot of truth serum. If you have been fooling yourself, the entire charade is about to crumble. If you are reading this the day it lands in your lap, I suggest getting to work on clarifying your intentions and standing by your decisions. There is no room for lukewarm, wishy-washy behavior.

Those of you completing projects or waiting to begin them, get a blast of refreshing air when Uranus turns direct December 9. He has been on a back-peddling course since August. So, if you have been experiencing a difficult time with ideas and projects I bet you are going to get things moving now. Keep in mind Mercury is still retrograde so use this time for ideas and planning. When the winged messenger turns direct December 13, at zero degrees of Aries, you can take your new show on the road.

The theme for the Lunar Eclipse Full Moon at 13 degrees of Gemini December 10, is to get real and get on with it. The greatest eclipse of the Moon occurs at 9:32 p.m. EST. This is the same type of Moon that was used to fool the Natives here in the USA so many years ago when William Penn cut a deal to buy land for less than the value of a blanket. Let’s not dwell on this. The points I do wish for you to focus attention on are of much more importance and they implore you to resolve your conflicts now, before they get any more out of hand. Keep your focus on your work ad get it done before you run off for playtime. Shut your mouth and listen. Most important, use the twenty four-hour rule of waiting in contemplation before acting on a gut reaction.

The communication flow returns to well greased and easy December 13 when Mercury rolls into direct motion once again. Have patience and wait a couple weeks before giving up on electronics and signed deals as these are likely to find their way to correction and completion.

Relationships turn aloof for the new year when the goddess of allure enters the chilly Aquarian arena. Don’t push your lover or spouse. You won’t get what you want. Learn to accept and be grateful for the small gifts. Rather than trying to redesign them or make them over, put the time and energy into your own look and manner.

The Solstice point at 12:30 a.m. EST December 22, marks a time of deep contemplation and evaluation. With the Sun’s path to touch Uranus in a sizzling conjunction today and then an encounter with Pluto December 29, the turning of the year is destined to be extraordinary and fried around the edges. Watch out for fire hazards and triple check yourself for the next few weeks when using electrical equipment which could burn you.

A serious and more somber start to the new year begins early. Take time to really think about what you want, not just for yourself but for the greater collective. This helps to ensure a gentle transition into the new count which is 2012. So the end of the world as you know it is about getting rid of your useless bad behavior and taking responsibility for all beings. No more selfishness. It is time to honor yourself and your link to the greater chain mesh of humanity.


Read your Sun Sign to gain insight as to how you can make a change for the better.

Aries March 19/20 to April 20/21
Careful on over expenditure for this holiday time. Curb your appetite for gift giving to others as well as your practice of one for you two for me! Think of ways to give energy rather than things. All burners are firing in the early days of December. Take care to stay out of scuffles and self provoked danger. The Lunar Eclipse brings the possibility of enlightenment. Leave any vocational shifting for after the new year. Stay focused on the meaning of the season.

Taurus April 20/21 to May 21/22
No, it is not your imagination and yes the slope just became slippery. Things and people are coming and going at an uncomfortably rapid pace. Getting caught up in reactive behavior causes havoc and is by no means a solution to the problems at hand. Sit down, be still and evaluate. Now, make a list of what to get rid of and do it. You know exactly whom to get rid of! Don’t wait around for the “I told you so!” Pay your debts by giving of your time and service. This is what must be done to balance the scales.
                               
Gemini May 21/22 to June 21/22
I promise that the air will indeed clear in a few days. For now, bear the storm and make the most of your time now. Reach a little further than usual and take a risk. Your unsettled feelings are due to your pointing a finger at others rather than taking full responsibility for the situation. You have lived through the identical pattern you now experience which involves partnership and agreements. Wait until after the Full Moon to dissolve the collaboration if that is what you decide upon.
       
Cancer June 22/23 to July 22/23
You are getting away with a lot right now. This brings new found stamina to your reserve tanks so put the extra energy to good use. At the earliest sign of levels diminishing, seek and ask for help. Focus on your huge heart and the exponential energy of love to guide you. Turn to your dreams on the Full Moon for answers to life’s most mysterious questions. This is a great time to find a new partner particularly for work. Stretch outside your boundaries and head out there to make new friends. You are a lot more attractive than you realize!
               
Leo July 22/23 to August 23/24
Taking your time now pays off soon in a big way. Your emotions and energy levels are agitated. Choose soothing activities rather than pounding your conflicting views in the faces of others. You may think you are acting out of love. This is not how you are coming across. Evaluate and curb your ego. Keeping things locked down and in a cooling vessel where you can protect others from getting burned, provides the shift you have been praying for.   
   
Virgo August 23/24 to September 23/24
This Lunar month and the coming six month period, begins with more excitement than you have experienced in years! Hold on to your hat! Aside from all the fun you are having, there also seems to be a greater capacity to handle life’s challenges. So, when these crop up, handle them fearlessly with grace and courage. The more you look into your own dark side, the better off you are when handling those of others. Begin your resolutions of behavior and patterns now.
   
Libra September 23/24 to October 23/24
The confusion you are bogged down with is due to the full throttle pace caused by the fire under your seat these last months. It is best to handle each unique situation thoroughly prior to taking on the next. The best choice is to always take care of yourself first. This way you feel actualized and prepared to handle the needs of others. Your groove is on its way back. Be patient and set your goals at reasonable distances.
   
Scorpio October 23/24 to November 22/23
The delicious answer to your recent supplication is about to come true. Keep a sure and steady pace. There is no room for over extension. Be gentle with your spending and keep a close watch on your checks and balances. You are better off shopping the after holiday sales rather than last-minute impulse buys. Show your spirit in love and attention through your service to others. Life is about to make a major shift for the better. Open your arms and receive this great gift!
   
Sagittarius   November 22/23 to December 21/22
Your digestion of food and thought is delicate right now, so be gentle at the buffets and holiday parties. Spend time clarifying your ultimate target. As you take aim be steady and patient awaiting the real destination to show itself in your sight. Manage your time and your energy with care as if for a child. You are deserving, remember this. The career move you are waiting for is coming just before the next new moon. Stay alert and aware to obtain it!

Capricorn December 21/22 to January 20/21
Dream messages are yelling to get your attention. The messages are golden. Get a journal and write every nugget down. When you are panning for new ideas as the month goes on, take time to read and reread what you have written. Surprisingly all the messages are right here in front of your nose. Though you adore perfect structure and order life is becoming a disjointed abstraction. Watch the pretty patterns and colors. Find your true inspiration and trust the morphing reality.
                           
Aquarius January 20/21 to February 18/19
Take a break from reality. If you can, go into a silent retreat. This sets a focus and tone for the first half of 2012 and most likely for the rest of your life. Therefore, it is imperative that you get clear on what your focus truly is. There is a great need to change who is close to you as this colors your long range plans. Save face and act with grace. Pleasure seeking gets you in a lot of trouble which lands you in a less than desirable position. Stay above board and within legal parameters. Watch your step and your back.
   
Pisces February 18/19 to March 19/20
Put on your most alluring outfit, play your favorite music and get your groove on! You can see clearly where you need to go, so pull on your boots, pack your bag and hit the trail. There are several openings when you find safe passage. Trust your instincts. Once you take the risk and set out, the infinite possibilities show themselves. This is no time to act conservatively. Think way outside the box and color beyond the comfortable borders. Rest when you need to and then get back into forward motion. Push beyond your comfort zone and the rewards are many!

Chica de las Estrellas has been a working Astrologer since 1974 when she was a child. Ella tiene a degree from NorthStar College of Astrological Studies in Tropical Astrology. La Chica has been featured as a relationship expert on the Learning Channel and has consulted for companies including IBM and the J.W. Marriott. In 2010 elements of Jyotish, the art of Indian Astrology have been added to her repertoire. Contact her for consultations including relationship, career, health and finding el camino por tu vida. Printed Astrological reports available in English y Español. To reach her please write to: ChicadelasEstrellas@Gmail.com y por favor visit her on the web at: www.ChicadelasEstrellas.com