The month starts out with sun, Mercury, and Venus in philosophical and optimistic Sagittarius. This could have the effect of making you feel both philosophical and optimistic. Sagittarius is also the sign in your solar chart that indicates the need to rest and withdraw a bit before your birthday. Thus, you may want to take a day off to spend at home catching up with stuff or you may want to remind yourself not to push yourself too hard right now (especially if you’re dealing with nasty December weather!).

The planets in Sagittarius clash a bit with Uranus in Pisces in your more sociable and active solar 3rd house. The week of the 13th sees your chart trying to balance the need to go out and get stuff done with the desire to stay home and take it easy. The tempers of people around you may be a bit frayed that week, or you may feel yourself becoming a bit snappy. The feeling will pass.

Adding to the mix is Mercury in your own sign from the 5th of December on. Mercury in your sign generally indicates a lot of phone calls, errands, and minor tasks to keep you busy. Enjoy the attention you get this month, but avoid overcommitting yourself.

Finally, at the end of the month, there’s a lunar eclipse in Cancer. If this eclipse affects you, it will most likely affect a key relationship. Something may need to be changed, adjusted, or flat-out eliminated for your maximum happiness. Eclipses don’t always seem like they’re going to make you happy when they occur, but their long-term effect is to keep you from going down a path that wouldn’t suit you in the long run.