The number 8 astrologically speaking is about endings and transformations, money including inheritance or other people’s money, death (liberation of the soul), sex, regeneration, taxes, partner’s resources. The 8th house is ruled by the sign of Scorpio, which is a water sign and the planet Pluto, which is responsible for breaking down and rebuilding. Pluto has a 12 to13 year cycle.
Element is Water
Mercury goes retrograde on 25 November to 15th December.
Welcome to the last TCOM for 2024, which is a number 8 year and the last card is also a number 8.
Looking at the card we see the sky is clear yet the sky is dim with the moon partially covering the sun. This shows us there is some illusion happening in December. It is out with the old and in with the new.
December is charged with emotional energy, as is the times that we are currently experiencing, which will be for a long time to come. Individually this card is about finding one's self by looking inwards and examining our feelings, questioning our life direction and even our spiritual beliefs, political beliefs, wrong versus right. Acknowledging the shadow self and making life changing decisions.
So this card tells me, we will see people looking for understanding of themselves, and what is happening around them. Do they fit in with the crowd, family values, spiritual or religious beliefs etc.
Emotions are highlighted again in December globally, clearer thinking is essential and removing illusion and deception relating to issues that cloud one's judgement and thinking
December is about transformation, endings and new beginnings, foreign lands, deaths, rebirth, money, and communication on all levels. So pay attention to what is being said, what you read, what you say. Don't make ambiguous statements, or say things that can be misunderstood or taken the wrong way. Clarity of communication is a must, as is clarity of thought and removing illusions that cloud our judgement and thinking on many issues is in the spotlight. Care is also needed in how we react to the news, in regards to religion, politics, belief systems and our sub conscious programing.
Things will come to the surface emotionally (the moon) that will be challenging to accept, acknowledge and deal with. Honesty is the best policy in such matters. Nobody is perfect as we all make mistakes. But do we really learn from the mistakes? It is advisable to keep emotions in check this month due to the high emotional energy combined with deep seated emotions that rise to the surface.
Support may not always be available for you, so you may have to rely on your own emotional reserves. It is time to look into one's heart and see what is really there.
Jumping from one situation to another is part of the December energy. Travelling long distance is indicated, including people moving from one nation to another, due to fears of conflict and war increasing. These people are seeking sanctuary, but where will they find it? Not everyone is welcoming to strangers on their soil or doorstep. Instability and insecurity are driving factors in this along with poor decisions by governments.
I hear the words, battle lines are drawn, this relates to the US, UK and France mostly. I do feel the UK is singled out emotionally in December. Public anger, political upheaval and money problems are centered around England, in the south of England especially. Protests, new arrivals to the country (legal and illegal) and government indifference towards the ordinary people drives this unrest. Starmer has sown division within his party, which makes the public look back to the Torries. However neither party is better than the other. Meanwhile the social divide is increasing.
The US is getting ready for action as Trump prepares to take office. This is not a smooth transition and something nasty is just around the corner, currently lurking in the shadows. I do feel a downfall is imminent politically speaking and betrayal is in the air. Can the government head this storm off?
This has a feeling like something or someone crossing the water and on the shores of the US, under the cloak of darkness unseen and unexpected. This is about leadership, hearts and minds. A political "ally" going from his country to the UK, to the US. There are deep emotional convictions involved with this man. This feels like Zelensky of Ukraine.
This is to shore up defence, but there a hint of illusion or deception here. I also feel that Trump is getting ready to do something that will divide the US. China meanwhile is on guard watching how things play out in Ukraine but won't show their hand. They are too busy in their own back yard with Taiwan and the South China Seas with naval exercises and trying to build up buddies to team up with. Xi is doing the rounds to see who is on his team. There will be swings in his allies camp, jumping between China and the US. These nations are afraid that the US and Australia cannot protect them, and factoring in the length of time that it takes for the military to arrive to help them.
I do feel something military is happening around water throughout December, (South China Seas, and a middle Eastern region) I hear the word Shoal or shoal of.
Looking at the man in the card, I notice what looks like smoke next to the figure's left foot. Which makes me feel that it could be a target near the western coastline ( England?) The target looks like it has been bombed or burned. The ground where the figure is standing looks like the south west of England.
The figure himself looks to be on a mission of some sort, both for himself and a country. Seeking help and higher ground and asking for sanctuary, this again feels like Zelensky. The question is will he get his sanctuary? That all depends on the deal that's struck. Either way he has to deal with Trump.
As I look at the cups stacked up in the foreground, I observe the gap between the cups on the top row. Wiggle room! That's a very big gap here to slip through, not to mention either side of the top row. Freedom of movement, thought and enlightenment. This is a choice that is available should a person look inwards and examine the truth of any matter on their mind. It also shows political wiggle room for adjustments.
For business, this card indicates goods being redirected, redistributed (aid?) Transportation of goods sitting at docks or distribution centers.
I wish everyone a lovely Christmas season and all the very best for the New Year to come. Take care of your loved ones and do not take un necessary risks.
Warm and Fuzzy hugs to everyone wherever you live
Alex
UPDATE: Scarborough Shoal 5 December
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gp46dm49yo
UPDATE: France
https://www.afr.com/world/europe/macron-plans-to-name-new-pm-within-days-20241206-p5kwas
UPDATE: South west England, Storm Darragh I didn’t factor in a storm, but the region is what I was drawn to
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1j00p3j2dpo
UPDATE: Syria, people fleeing
