Dec 4 – Jan 3 | The Shaman & The Mermaid Astrology Report ~ “When The Going Gets Tough…”
“When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going”
Dec 4 – Jan 3 ~ The Cosmic Download
“When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going”
We are on the precipice between 2025 and 2026. While the year change in the Gregorian calendar is more arbitrary, it marks a significant point in our current collective psyche. It is a mile marker for life events. As we approach the close of this year, many energies are on the cusp of significant change. A tidal shift in consciousness is coming.
While there will be an expansion of cognition and intellect, there is an even greater leap in heart awareness flowing through the collective field. This means that some old and outdated ways of perception are dissolving, and we are being called to an expanded plane of awareness. In the moment, this may present as challenges and seemingly radical shifts. This is the proverbial “when the going gets tough.” But you were born for these times, and you came here to grow and to expand. So, “the tough get going.”
This lunar cycle begins with the Gemini Full Moon on Dec 4. Gemini is the consciousness of duality, perception, innovation, curiosity, adaptability, and the mind. While this time may illuminate polarities, if we lift our gaze and open our hearts, we will see a path where there is unity, connection, networking, possibility, and opening.
On Dec 10, retrograde Neptune goes direct. This is a huge shift of energy. Neptune is both the ocean and the Cosmos. Neptune retrograded into Pisces and is closing a 164-year cycle of time and consciousness. Neptune will march forth into Aries in January 2026. These last weeks in Pisces are a call to return to our spiritual foundation so that we are prepared for the evolutionary changes coming in 2026.
Mars enters Capricorn on Dec 14. Mars is the masculine principle, and when in balance, it represents truth-seeking, open-heartedness, good leadership, right desire, and harnessing the will to support the Dharma. Capricorn is the energy Karma & Dharma, creating structure to support community and evolution, wisdom, the elders, the ancient and cosmic knowings of the heart, and rules, laws and justice. As an archetype, Capricorn the goat-fish. The goat is the animal that can navigate the terrestrial plane most adeptly, and the fish is its counterpart of the watery ocean- the material and the spiritual. We are being asked to walk in balance in both worlds and to take action with our Dharma.
Dec 19 is the Sagittarius New Moon. A new cycle to seek truth, begin a vision quest, journey into the heart, study philosophy, and hold to your faith.
The Winter Solstice is Dec 21 as the Sun moves into Capricorn. This is a mystical point on the wheel of the year that represents rebirth, renewal, and the return of the light. This is a time of deep wisdom, ceremony, gathering together in community, and creating the structure for the teachings of the heart to be shared.
Venus joins Mars and the Sun in Capricorn on Dec 24, Christmas Eve. Capricorn energy is the Holly King (Santa Claus) — the wise father, and Venus in Capricorn is the goddess Durga-Ma — the cosmic mother. Some consider Venus to be the “Christmas Star” heralding a time of awakening consciousness.
Mercury joins the Capricorn party on New Year’s Day, Jan 1. The psychopomp and messenger of the Soul is being called into action. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Listen to your deep intuition, follow your inner authority (your inner Aum), and be your Dharma in the world. Now is the time. Capricorn (Saturn or Cronus) rules and measures time.
On Jan 2, Chiron goes direct and will move through the final degrees of Aries before entering Taurus for 7 years in 2026. When a planet is in the final degrees of a sign, it is the crucible. It is when the seasons, the teachings, and the meaning of the cycle are to be understood and integrated. This cycle started in 2018 and has been focused on healing our collective masculine, or Yang, energies.
The Cancer Full Moon is Jan 3 and brings luminosity to the year’s change.
Come join us on Saturday, Dec 13, 2025, from 1-3pm — either in person or via Zoom —
for The Astrology of 2026 and Beyond.
Schedule Your Personal Reading Now!
Michael is the Astrologer for Birth Chart Readings, Relationship Readings, and transits. You can schdeule a reading by e-mailing Michael Love@KarmaYogaCenter.com with the subject “Astrology Reading” or call 720-745-0184 for more info. Please be ready to provide your Birthdate, Birth Time, and Location of Birth 🙂
Katrina provides Spiritual Counseling, Crystal Healings and incorporates her innate understanding of astrology in her sessions. You can schdeule a session by e-mailing Katrina Love@KarmaYogaCenter.com with the subject “Spiritual Counseling” or “Crystal Healing.”
Or Fill Out the Form Below 🙂
Past Reports
Astrology Report | Nov 5 – Dec 4, 2025 | “Sometime The Poison Is Actually The Medicine”
"Sometime The Poison Is Actually The Medicine"
There is a well-established principle in both modern and ancient healing practices that sometimes a poison can serve as medicine. Anti-venom for snake bites is produced from the actual venom. The flu shot is derived from the flu virus. In biology, this concept is called hormesis, where a low-level stress, toxin, restriction, or poison actually promotes greater health, resilience, and growth. Paracelsus, the renowned Swiss physician, alchemist, and philosopher of the German Renaissance, stated that “all things are poison, and nothing is without poison; only the dose permits something not to be poisonous.” This serves as the fundamental principle of homeopathy—like cures like. A substance that causes symptoms in a healthy person can be used in diluted form to treat similar symptoms in someone who is sick.
This all seemed pertinent to this month’s astrology cycle, where there are a number of retrogrades, directs, and Taurus/Scorpio energy, which have to do with transformation, survival, health, growth, and sometimes poison. From the Soul realm, whether something is poison or medicine depends on perception of the mind and time. Time can change everything, including our perceptions. What was once the worst thing might actually become the best force for evolution and growth over time.
“Big Changes! As The Surface Waves Churn, Dive Deep Beneath To Learn” | Oct 6 – Nov 5, 2025 Astrology
"As The Surface Waves Churn, Dive Deep Beneath To Learn"
There is a timeless lesson that we are like the ocean. The churning of the surface waves represents our mind and ego. But beneath the turbulent surface lies the calming depths of our Soul. If we identify with the waves, we may be swept around, but if we seek our true selves and dive deep beneath the surface, we will remember our eternal self as the vast ocean of spirit.
This month’s astrology is full of waves on the surface of the ocean, churning and turning with aspects and movement from the personal planets. If we stay at the surface, we may get lost. But there are deeper tones and more profound guidance coming from the Soul and the great depths of consciousness unfolding. Tune into your spiritual heart at this time and seek the guidance of your Soul, your intuition, and your inner wisdom. “As The Surface Waves Churn, Dive Deep Beneath To Learn.”
Sep 7 – Oct 6, 2025 ~ Astrology Report
“Get Clear, Cut The Crap, and Move Forward”
Now begins eclipse season and the reason for our mantra. The word eclipse means to “cut” or “clip.” They occur when the Sun, the Moon, and the Earth align at the mystical points in the sky called the Moon’s Nodes. For the journey of the Soul and the Collective Consciousness, these are points of evolution, transformation, and cutting away what is not serving the greater harmony, meaning the cosmic flow of Karma & Dharma.
These portals of transformation will occur whether we are conscious of them or not, so it is best to get clear and tune into what is being called to the cutting block. Is this bad or good? Neither— it depends on our own free will choices and understanding of our karma and dharma. If we are aligned, this could be like the farmer in an abundant wheat field harvesting with a grateful heart because the time is right. Or it can be the revelation of a karmic pattern that we previously were unable to see or unwilling to acknowledge, brought to the forefront so that we can cut it out and transform it, allowing us to move forward with more harmony and grace.
Aug 9 – Sep 7, 2025 ~ Astrology Report
"Cancel Your Doubt & Trust"
Trust. Wholeness. Coherence. Harmony.
Speaking these words calls in their essence. We feel trust when we speak and meditate on trust. We feel more whole when we visualize and embrace wholeness. We feel coherent and harmonious when we use language and ideas that support these concepts.
When we hold doubt in our minds and thoughts, it clouds our inner vision and purity of heart. Doubt is a veil that covers our innate nature of trust, faith, and love.
We are moving through cycles of great change in our inner and outer worlds. Our perceptions and desires may be shifting. Collectively, we are being magnetized toward love, connection, inter-being, and trust. Trust that these changes are rhythms and tones revealing more of the heart’s true coherence and possibilities for inter-being. Let doubt softly surrender to trust and be held. Know that so many are wanting, praying, dancing, singing, and loving for these healing and revealing times. Hold each other up and trust. Many energies this moon cycle support and illuminate the “call to cancel your doubt and trust.”
July 10 -Aug 11, 2025 ~ Astrology Report
Quit Your Cryin’ And Be The Lion!
The sage Ramana Maharishi taught that the path to Self-realization is through the Spiritual Heart. All other manifestations we encounter along the journey are merely illusions born of ego and mind. When distracted, our minds constantly seek outside the Self, becoming lost in maya. But when turned inward toward the cave of the heart—toward Brahman—we begin to realize our true Self. The wisdom lies in its simplicity: we are asked to “drop the mind into the heart.”
June 11 – July 10 ~ Astrology Report
Seek The Truth, Without Your Sword, Trust Your Heart, Will Open Doors
The sage Ramana Maharishi taught that the path to Self-realization is through the Spiritual Heart. All other manifestations we encounter along the journey are merely illusions born of ego and mind. When distracted, our minds constantly seek outside the Self, becoming lost in maya. But when turned inward toward the cave of the heart—toward Brahman—we begin to realize our true Self. The wisdom lies in its simplicity: we are asked to “drop the mind into the heart.”
May 12-June 11 ~ Astrology Report
“Drop The Mind Into The Heart”
The sage Ramana Maharishi taught that the path to Self-realization is through the Spiritual Heart. All other manifestations we encounter along the journey are merely illusions born of ego and mind. When distracted, our minds constantly seek outside the Self, becoming lost in maya. But when turned inward toward the cave of the heart—toward Brahman—we begin to realize our true Self. The wisdom lies in its simplicity: we are asked to “drop the mind into the heart.”
Apr 12 – May 12 ~ Astrology Report
"Rise With The Sun, And Catch The Energy Of The Day"
“Rise With The Sun, And Catch The Energy Of The Day.” This is a beautiful teaching from the yogic tradition that our teacher Saul David Raye shared with us, and we feel it is true. When you rise with the Sun, you catch the energy and spirit of the day- and the life. The Sun is an external guide to mirror our own inner sun of the heart which the yogis call the Hridyam.
Mar 14 – Apr 12 ~ Astrology Report
"Rock Your Gypsy Soul"
Astrology Report: This astrology cycle is filled with retrogrades, direct movements, seasonal shifts, planetary sign transitions, eclipses, and abundant Pisces, Virgo, and Aries energy. The cosmos is vibrating, and it’s here to awaken your soul. All of this energy makes us feel the Van Morrison song “Into the Mystic.” The mystic embodies Pisces energy, and Van belts out, “Rock Your Gypsy Soul.” This serves as our theme for the lunar cycle.
Feb 12 – Mar 13 Astrology Report
“Don’t Suffocate On Your Own Hate. Meditate On The Spiritual State.”
In truth, all of astrology is about our union with the spiritual state. All of the astrological signs are consciousness rays illuminating the same Universal Energy and the same Central Sun of Spirit. Just as each of us is a ray of consciousness radiating out from the One, we are all one energy, one love. This is the essence, foundation, and core of the Yogic Teachings and Astrology.
Jan 13 – Feb 12 Astrology Report
“Expect The Unexpected & Bring Your Head to Your Heart”
This next month and the whole year of 2025 will be a wild ride. There is so much changing in the cosmic field that will manifest here on planet Earth. The year 2025 will be electric, radical, revolutionary, and revelatory. This will inspire much awe and reverence in the Heart. How one perceives this coming month and year depends on…