Astrological Update

Astrological Update on 8th December 2025 

 Patricia Godden BSc PhD dip WESA FAPAI is a scientist-turned-astrologer. Integrating spirituality and the material world has been a key part of Patricia's life. This is incorporated into her astrology practice, talks and courses on astrology. Find out more at www.patriciagodden.com

Over the last few weeks, there has been an emphasis on feelings, the emotions and sensitivity. There may also have been awareness of the intuition. This has been due to five of the ten planets being in the water element. It has highlighted the soul lesson shared by the water signs: peace. This energy continues until 11th December.  

Two of the five planets in water signs, Saturn and Neptune, are coming to the end of their passage through Pisces. The next couple of months is an opportunity to let go of any restrictions that are no longer serving humanity. This may allow a more compassionate or spiritual approach to life to emerge, one that considers the welfare of people as well as other life forms. 

From 11th December, the emphasis is on love, aspirations, enthusiasm and encouragement. This relates to four planets: the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars, being in Sagittarius. For the next three or four days, there could be a more upbeat feel to life, one of hope and joyful anticipation. A harmonious link with retrograde Chiron in Aries suggests that these qualities might be used to encourage other people. 

For much of the time covered by this update, there is a tense interaction between the planets in Sagittarius and the Saturn-Neptune conjunction in Pisces. There may be doubt about the value of being upbeat, hopeful and positive. However, the energy of this tension could be channelled into finding creative ways to bring loving kindness into daily life. 

With the south node of the Moon in Virgo, humanity has past experiences involving service, precision and the ability to differentiate between what is right and what needs improving. With the north node in Pisces people are striving to bring these experiences into awareness of the oneness of life. Both nodes interact with the Sun and Venus until 13th December suggesting that light is being shone on integrating these qualities and the wisdom that may emerge by doing so. 

During the second week in December, Mercury interacts harmoniously with Saturn, Neptune and Pluto. This suggests that welfare within society may be discussed earnestly and with feeling. The possibility of an unusual slant to these discussions is linked with the opposition from retrograde Uranus in Taurus to Mercury. Sometimes unorthodox ideas or ways of thinking can lead to novel, workable solutions. 

This interaction can also be used to look further afield, beyond the limitations of routine. By opening the mind to concepts not normally considered and a willingness to explore new ideas, the creative power of the imagination might be used in artistic pursuits or inner development through contemplation or meditation.  

This might be an opportunity to grow beyond fear of the unknown in order to embrace the excitement of finding out more about life. Putting effort into exploring whatever appears to be beyond the horizon might open up new avenues of interest. This might be through travel or further study of some form. 

The new Moon in Sagittarius is in the early hours of 20th December. This can indicate a new beginning in integrating love and wisdom. Wisdom can be expanded through exploration and adventure, either physical or metaphysical, and this can lead to a greater love for the many wonders of life. There is wonder in the clarity of a cool, crisp winter’s day just as there is in pondering on the meaning of life and all it entails. 

The winter solstice, the day when the North Pole is tilted furthest from the Sun, is on 21st December. At a physical level it is the shortest day in the northern hemisphere. Astrologically, it is the day when the Sun enters Capricorn. It is often celebrated as being the day when the light begins to return. It is worth remembering that light is always present, both in the solar system and deep within each one of us. 

From 16th – 23rd December, the Sun, initially in Sagittarius and then in Capricorn, interacts with retrograde Uranus in Taurus. At one level, there might be an urge to express individuality or look at use of the Earth’s resources. At a deeper level, the drive to find universal truths could lead to finding out more about how to manifest the perfection spirit while in a physical body. 

This is a time when it is possible to bring the wisdom learned over the past months into practical service in everyday life. 

Keep well, stay happy. 

Patricia Godden 

Astrological Update on 24th November 2025

Patricia Godden BSc PhD dip WESA FAPAI is a scientist-turned-astrologer. Integrating spirituality and the material world has been a key part of Patricia's life. This is incorporated into her astrology practice, talks and courses on astrology. Find out more at www.patriciagodden.com

At the start of the period covered by this update, it may feel as if there is a search to go deeper and further, to find out what is going on behind all that is happening in the outside world. It can be a time of going deeper within and trusting the intuition. This relates to four of the five planets currently in water signs being retrograde and two planets being in Sagittarius.

The water signs, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, relate to the emotions and sensitivity as well as the intuition. With four of the planets in these signs being retrograde, a deeper level of awareness may surface from the subconscious allowing a greater understanding that goes beyond what is being perceived by the outer senses.

With two planets, the Sun and Mars, in Sagittarius, much energy might be directed towards looking further afield. This may be through adventures or a foreign holiday but it could also be through pursuing an interest in religion, philosophy or some other subject that expands the higher mind.

With the north node of the Moon in Pisces this search for the deeper and more profound sides of life may be brought firmly down to earth using experience from the past as the south node of the Moon is in the earth sign of Virgo. Retrograde Uranus is in another earth sign, Taurus, which highlights the quest to bring truth to Earth.

The emphasis on the sensitivity of the water signs is partly counterbalanced by the Moon being in the objective air sign of Aquarius from 25th – 27th November. Furthermore retrograde Jupiter at the end of Cancer is opposite Pluto at the beginning of Aquarius. The emotions may be highlighted but so too is the opportunity to change them.

This interaction of planets in water and air signs brings objectivity and impartiality into what might otherwise be a sensitive time. A degree of detachment from emotional energy is not always easy but it might bring the opportunity to realise how that energy can be redirected towards other, perhaps more constructive, outlets. This could be emphasised while the Moon is close to Jupiter in Cancer on 7th December.

While five planets are in water signs, the emphasis is on the soul lesson of peace. The two planets in fire signs highlight the soul lesson of love. With two planets in air signs, brotherhood is another soul lesson currently being experienced. When looking at these soul lessons together, loving others and what is happening in life may lead to a deep sense of peace.

Retrograde Saturn in Pisces stations on 27th November to go direct the following day. This is the last time that Saturn will be retrograde in Pisces until 2053. Humanity will have done all that it can for now to bring inner wisdom to dissolve old rules and regulations that are no longer relevant. Other experiences are now necessary on the path of evolution.

On 29th November, Mercury comes to the end of its retrograde phase, going direct on 30th of the month. After a few days, the inner work done during the three weeks it was retrograde may begin to become apparent and be implemented in daily life. Mercury is still in Scorpio at this time so ideas and discussions may be deep and profound.

Venus enters Sagittarius on 30th November joining the Sun and Mars in this sign. For two days, the Moon is in another fire sign, Aries. This may have the effect of lifting the general mood, bringing a more positive and optimistic outlook. Motivation and confidence may be increased.

At this time Venus in Sagittarius is opposite retrograde Uranus in Taurus. Both poles of this opposition reflect a similar theme. Venus in Sagittarius can indicate a love truth and honesty. Uranus, the truth- and light-bringer in Taurus, strives to bring truth to Earth. There may be aspirations to realise the truth of life, what it is and what can be done to manifest it in a loving way in daily life.

The full Moon in Gemini is opposite the Sun in Sagittarius on 4th December. Both signs experience soul learning through wisdom. In the case of Sagittarius, it is by looking further afield beyond the routine events of daily life while Gemini is very much involved with the mental stimulation provided by the variety of day-to-day happenings. This full Moon provides the opportunity of integrating experience from the broad scope of life.

Keep well, stay happy.
Patricia Godden

For more information about Patricia’s astrological work, including books and courses, please visit www.patriciagodden.com