T-Square Drama: Astro Business Briefing for Dec. 23rd-29th
Astrological insights for the week.
Welcome to your weekly Mystical Business Briefing!
This week, the cosmos mixes up a punchy cocktail of challenges and opportunities with a transit lineup that asks us to navigate tension and locate our patience. From the epic discomfort of a Jupiter-Saturn square pitting new growth against existing structures to Venus and Uranus choosing violence over the holidays (thanks, ladies), the energies around us this week press us to call upon empathy, curiosity, and a willingness to adapt.
But it’s not all tough love—healing energies abound this week. Venus sextiles Chiron for a burst of relationship-mending support, and Chiron stations direct just in time to help you move forward with clarity as we prepare to close out the year. The theme this week? Patience. Patience as you negotiate between expansion and stability, details and the big picture, and action and retreat.
Ready to ride out these final challenges of 2024? You got this. Let’s dive in! ✨
✨ Vibe Check ✨: A Week of Navigating Tensions & Finding Patience
Alright my lovely, here’s what’s on the cosmic docket this week: we’re working with one of astrology’s most challenging aspects—the dreaded T-square (three planets creating an interlocked series of two squares and an opposition)—but the good news is, the planets involved aren’t too antagonistic with each other, which softens the edges of these challenges. The key themes this week are growth, structure, and healing, with an emphasis on balancing expansion and stability as the year winds down.
The week kicks off with Venus sextiling Chiron, gifting us with a burst of healing energy that invites us to tend to relationships, values, or even our marketing and pricing. From there, we dive into the T-square headliner featuring Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury—a rare and complex alignment that highlights the tension between growth and systems, details and lofty plans, and optimism and realism. As we move through Mercury’s opposition to Jupiter and its square to Saturn, the cosmic energy asks us to take a step back, ease off the gas, and focus on recalibration, wise advice as we navigate the holidays.
Later in the week, Venus squares Uranus, bringing sparks of disruptive, revolutionary energy to relationships and values—perfect for reevaluating what truly matters. Finally, Chiron stations direct, closing out the week with a healing invitation to move forward with clarity and intention as we prepare to cross over into 2025.
Here’s the cosmic lineup for the week:
❤️🩹 Venus sextiles Chiron
[relationships] [open up to] [mending]
⚠️ Jupiter squares Saturn
[expansion] [pushes against] [structure]
🗺 Mercury opposes Jupiter
[details] [lose ground to] [big-picture vision]
🫥 Mercury squares Saturn
[exhaustion] [creates need to] [retreat]
😤 Venus squares Uranus
[values] [dig heels in with] [ideology]
🩹 Chiron stations Direct
[problem solving] [gets focused]
This week isn’t necessarily “easy,” but it offers powerful opportunities for growth—if you stay flexible and patient. It’s the perfect energy for wrapping up loose ends, gently reflecting on your next steps, and planting seeds for healing and recalibration as the new year approaches.
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Business Horoscope
ASTROLOGY OF THE WEEK
Here’s a deeper look at this week’s cosmic influences, with concrete action steps to guide you as you go about your biz!
Monday, December 23rd 2024
❤️🩹 Venus Sextiles Chiron
[relationships] [open up to] [mending]
Exact at 4:46pm Pacific; 7:46pm Eastern, with Venus at 19° and 1’ Aquarius and Chiron at 19° and 1’ Aries.
Venus and Chiron are teaming up in a harmonious sextile, creating an opportunity for healing across multiple dimensions—whether it’s your relationships, self-worth, values, or your pricing and messaging. This transit is about mending what feels broken, neglected, or misaligned, so use your intuition to determine what most needs some TLC.
This is a lovely pairing: while Venus in Aquarius pushes us toward reform and innovative solutions, Chiron in Aries encourages bold, brave initiation of the healing process. It’s not always easy to face what needs fixing, but this transit gives you the support to dive in and make a difference. Just remember that sextiles require action, asking for a small but meaningful gesture to unlock their full potential, so get ready to put in a little work—Aries will help!
Business Actions: Initiate Healing
Here’s how you can honor this Venus-Chiron sextile in your business (or personal life, for that matter):
Mend a Relationship. If there’s a client, collaborator, or contact you’ve drifted from—or a relationship that’s been strained (oh hello upcoming holiday family gatherings)—take the initiative to begin some relationship mending. A text, an email, or even a quick call work wonders for reconnecting.
Evaluate Your Pricing. This is an excellent opportunity to address any lingering discomfort around your pricing structure. Do some light market research to gain clarity on how others in your field position their value. Don’t just copy what others are doing—instead, use this knowledge of the landscape to get clarity around what potential clients might encounter as they search for the services you provide. This can help inform your price, or, more interestingly, your brand positioning and voice if you know you’re priced strongly on the premium side or the budget side.
Whether you’re nurturing relationships, fine-tuning your business, or simply taking time to heal within, this transit invites you to take proactive steps toward alignment and renewal. Lean into the opportunities it offers—you might be surprised by what unfolds. 💖
Tuesday, December 24th 2024
⚠️ Jupiter Squares Saturn
[expansion] [pushes against] [structure]
Exact at 2:00 pm Pacific; 5:00 pm Eastern, with Jupiter at 14° and 1’ Gemini and Saturn at the same degree of Pisces.
Get ready, because this is the most intense and significant transit of the week: Jupiter squaring Saturn—the ultimate clash between growth and constraint. Jupiter, the planet of expansion, good vibes, and boundless optimism, is facing off with Saturn, the planet of structure, limits, and discipline. This square creates tension between your desire to grow and the systems (or lack thereof) you have in place to support that growth.
Does anyone else feel personally attacked by this transit? *nervously tugs at collar* This is a relatively rare transit describing an extreme moment of tension in what is honestly an ongoing universal struggle, or conversation, that unfolds in every single business that exists. It’s a natural, if painful, cycle: think of it like a balloon inflating inside a rigid box—the pressure builds until something’s gotta give, and then we either rise to the occasion and expand our systems to relieve the pressure, or Jupiter busts through our Saturn and all hell breaks loose.
Whether you’ve been overpromising, overbooking, or feeling confined by outdated systems that can’t handle your business’ growth (or all of the above!), this is your cosmic wake-up call to adjust before things burst at the seams.
FYI, if this energy feels familiar, it’s because it’s the second of three Jupiter-Saturn squares in a series that began in mid-August and concludes next June. We’re right in the middle of this energetic corridor, so if you’ve been wrestling with growth vs. structure challenges since the summer, you’re not alone.
Business Action: Release the Pressure
When it comes to navigating a Jupiter-Saturn square, the best move may feel counterintuitive: dial things back. Here are some ideas for how to do it:
Identify Tension Points.
Reflect on where you feel the most strain between expansion and structure in your business. Are you taking on too much work, overpromising in your marketing, or spending way too much time doing admin-type tasks? Write it down so you can see the pain points clearly.
Cool Jupiter Down.
Temporarily scale back on growth efforts to reduce the pressure. For example, pause new client outreach or defer launching a big project until your systems are ready to handle the growth. The holidays are the perfect time for this reset—take advantage of the natural lull to breathe.
Strengthen Saturn.
Once the pressure eases, focus on fortifying your systems. Whether it’s improving workflows (automations! yay!), setting clearer boundaries, or even hiring support, take steps to ensure your business can accommodate the growth you’re working toward.
This transit is your invitation to slow down, reflect, and lay the groundwork for sustainable growth. It’s a challenging energy, yes, but also a necessary one to ensure that when expansion comes, it doesn’t outpace your foundation. Take it easy, give yourself grace, and trust that this recalibration will lead to stronger, steadier success in the long run. ✨
Thursday, December 26th 2024
🗺 Mercury Opposes Jupiter
[details] [lose ground to] [big picture vision]
Exact at 2:48 pm Pacific; 5:48 pm Eastern, with Mercury at 13° and 47’ Sagittarius and Jupiter at the same degree of Gemini.
Our second leg of this week’s T-square shifts the focus to communication, intellect, and vision, as Mercury forms an opposition with Jupiter. Unlike many oppositions, this one has a lighter vibe—thanks to Jupiter’s inherently optimistic and supportive nature. When Mercury and Jupiter connect, even in tension, they tend to offer a gift: the ability to see the big picture.
That’s the strength of this transit, but it’s also the challenge. Mercury thrives in the details, and Jupiter loves the grand sweep of things. Together in opposition, they can tug you away from the nitty-gritty and into lofty visions, which may leave you glossing over essential specifics.
Business Action: Plan Big, Skip the Small Stuff
While other times of year I might sweat the details more, this week, I’m taking this transit as a cosmic invitation to lean into optimism and high-level strategy, which makes it perfect for year-ahead planning. Here’s how to work with the energy:
Embrace the Big Picture.
Block off some time to map out your vision for 2025. Think in broad strokes—your mission, major goals, and overarching themes. This is not the moment for getting bogged down in step-by-step planning or spreadsheets; it’s about dreaming big and setting the tone for what’s to come. If you find yourself getting caught up in the weeds, remind yourself that there’s time later to dive into specifics.
Capture Your Optimism.
Jupiter’s buoyant energy can fuel exciting ideas and possibilities. Write down everything that comes to mind during this transit, even if it feels wildly ambitious. You’ll have time to evaluate and refine these ideas in the weeks to come.
This Mercury-Jupiter opposition offers a welcome breather from the week’s more challenging energies. Let it boost your creativity and inspire your vision for the future while saving the finer details for another day. Dream big, lean into hope, and enjoy the spaciousness this transit brings. ✨
Thursday, Dec 26th-Friday, Dec 27th 2024
🫥 Mercury Squares Saturn
[exhaustion] [creates need to] [retreat]
Exact at 11:29 pm Pacific; Friday, December 27th, at 2:29 am Eastern, with Mercury at 14° and 11’ Sagittarius and Saturn at the same degrees of Pisces.
We’ve arrived at the final leg of this week’s T-square—a Mercury-Saturn square that concludes a challenging series of three stretching back to November. Mercury stationed retrograde shortly after the first square, retraced its steps to square Saturn again during retrograde, and now hits Saturn a third time in its direct motion (and yes, this is exactly like that Jupiter-Saturn square triple-punch we discussed earlier, we happen to have been weathering two square-portals at the same time omfgggg). If it feels like you’ve been navigating a super draining, sociability-crushing mental obstacle course, it’s because this transit has been working on you for a minute.
This energy emphasizes intense focus and productivity, but in a way that can feel like you’re hitting a mental wall. Communication might feel strained or even shut down entirely, replaced by a laser-like focus on work—or, conversely, a complete aversion to work that creates even more pressure.
Happening right after Christmas Day and the kickoff of Hanukkah, this energy lands at a moment when many of us are navigating holiday-related exhaustion and family dynamics. It might be tempting to use work as an excuse to retreat—and hey, absolutely no judgment there—but this is also a good opportunity to reflect on your relationship with rest, and what it means to truly take a break.
Business Action: Rest Without Guilt
Easier said than done, amirite? Here’s the thing: you can work under this transit if it feels good to do so or of course if you have to in order to keep your job, make rent, etc., but do your best to let that work feel pleasurable or meaningful—not like an obligation.
Lean Into High-Level Planning. Mercury’s opposition to Jupiter earlier in the day invites you to dream big and get excited about what’s ahead. Use this square to channel your focus into strategic thinking rather than grinding through tasks.
Identify Areas to Scale Back. Tap into Jupiter square Saturn’s energy to consider where you can gently dial things back in the new year, creating space for a sustainable and easeful start to 2025.
Reclaim Rest. If the pressure to “get back to work” is looming, remember: rest is not a tool for productivity. It’s a fundamental and necessary part of the human experience, regardless of what proponents of “hustle culture” and other extensions of the mega-wealthy d-bags running the show have to say. Whether you’re catching up on sleep, grabbing coffee with a friend, or taking yourself out for a movie (aaaah Nosferatu!!!), let yourself rest for rest’s sake.
As you navigate this transit, remember that rest isn’t a reward that you get once you’ve burned yourself to the ground achieving whatever absurdly unaccessible benchmarks we collectively see as markers of “success.” Rest is your right. Let yourself feel the spaciousness that comes when you step out of the hustle mindset, even just for a moment. Next week will bring fresh energy, but for now, give yourself permission to pause. ✨
Friday, Dec 27th-Saturday, Dec 28th 2024
😤 Venus Squares Uranus
[values] [dig heels in with] [ideology]
Exact at 2:42 am Eastern, with Venus at 23° and 44’ Aquarius and Uranus at 23° and 44’ Taurus.
We’ve made it through the T-square, but Venus and Uranus are here to keep the cosmic challenges rolling with a square that’s all about confrontation, friction, and—if you handle it well—breakthroughs.
This square carries a unique energy because Venus and Uranus are in each other’s signs of domicile, adding an interesting point of understanding between them. Venus in Aquarius embodies revolutionary love and reformative values, while Uranus in Taurus is ideologically rooted and deeply resistant to opposing viewpoints. This connection can feel political, personal, or both, creating a tension that’s ripe for either meaningful conversation or frustrating stand-offs, particularly if you’re spending time around family with problematic/nonexistant/empathy-deficient politics over the holidays.
When Venus and Uranus clash, they tend to spark conflict in the name of stimulation. It’s like they can’t help but poke at each other until something happens—whether that’s an honest conversation, a transformative moment of clarity, or a party-ruining blowout argument.
Business Action: Choose Your Battles
This energy can be challenging, especially if you’re navigating family dynamics or spending time around people with whom you have ideological differences. Here’s how to harness this transit constructively in your life and business:
Embrace Radical Empathy.
Venus in Aquarius invites you to approach conflict with empathy, understanding that people often cling to rigid beliefs out of fear or hurt. While you’re not obligated to agree with or excuse harmful ideologies, you can choose to recognize the fear in the human you’re speaking with, which can help you disengage from unproductive arguments.
Protect Your Energy.
If a conversation escalates to a point where it’s no longer useful or healthy, give yourself permission to walk away. There’s strength in knowing when to save your energy for the fights that matter.
Stand in Your Truth.
If you’re pushed to engage in conversations about your values, do so calmly and with clarity. Speak from a place of love and reformative intention, but know when to stop if the discussion isn’t going anywhere.
Evaluate Your Values.
Use this energy to assess whether your business aligns with your deeply held beliefs. Is your messaging clear about what you stand for? Are you building relationships and partnerships that reflect your values? This transit is a great time to reflect on whether your work is serving your mission or if adjustments are needed.
This Venus-Uranus square isn’t the easiest energy, but it offers an opportunity to clarify what matters to you and to choose your battles with intention. Use this transit to refine your relationships, bolster your boundaries, and double down on the values that drive you forward.
Sunday, Dec 29th 2024
🩹 Chiron Stations Direct
[problem solving] [gets clear & focused]
Exact on Sunday, December 29th, at 1:13 am Pacific; 4:13 am Eastern, with Chiron at 19° and 0’ Aries.
We’re closing out this intense week with a cosmic shift toward clarity and proactive healing as Chiron, the Wounded Healer, stations direct in Aries. Chiron has been retrograde for months, inviting introspection and internal work around your deepest wounds. With this direct station, this energy turns outward, making space for healing to manifest more openly and actively in your life and work.
This shift is especially potent as Chiron remains in high-initiative Aries, bringing courage and action-oriented energy to the healing process. Whether you’re addressing personal growth or strengthening the systems and structures in your business, this energy helps you fix what’s been feeling out of alignment with renewed clarity and purpose.
Business Action: Lean Into Clarity
There’s no specific business action for this transit, but you can and should leverage this energy to your advantage this week.
If you’re still navigating lingering challenges from the T-square or Venus Uranus square earlier in the week, let Chiron’s clarity be your guide. Its forward momentum can provide insight into what needs attention and empower you to take those first healing steps. If you’re making peace with a strained relationship, addressing internal blocks, or refining your systems, Chiron offers a gentle nudge to move toward solutions.
This is cosmic support for starting the new year on a healing, grounded note—embrace it! ✨
Wrapping It Up: Reflect, Recalibrate & Heal 🏥
Alright, gentle spirit, let’s close this week’s cosmic briefing with a moment of grounding and clarity. T-square energy might be bringing some tension into your end-of-year vibe, but it’s here to highlight the cracks in your foundation—not to discourage you, but to empower you to strengthen and rebuild. Venus and Uranus challenge you to align your values with bold innovation, while Chiron stationing direct gently reminds you that healing is always possible, especially when you take the first step with intention.
This week’s charms are found in patient recalibration: finding the balance between growth and structure, optimism and realism, and rest and action. Whether you’re wrapping up the year or taking a well-earned break, let these transits guide you toward clarity, alignment, and meaningful connection.
Here’s a short mantra for the week: I embrace challenges and opportunities for healing with grace, courage, and restfulness.
So, take a breath, give yourself permission to wind down and reflect, and trust that every step forward is part of your beautiful, unfolding journey.
Until next time—stay grounded, stay curious, and keep building toward your brightest dreams. 💫
x🌝x🌝,
Azara K.
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