Written by Anthony Will
Hello, hello helloooooo, and welcome to “The Other Astro Word”, the first-ever, Astro Society Astrology Update! Fun fact: Astro Society actually stands for Astrology Society, and you have been mislead this whole time! (Don’t fact-check this, I swear it’s true). Whether you base your outfit on the planetary positions, or just learned your big three to impress a crush (it happens), this will serve as a fun little read to see what strings the stars are pulling, and if you’ll make it through finals…
Monthly Update
The month of December may start with some fogginess due to Neptune, planet of dreams and confusion. We also get a full moon in Gemini on the 7th of the month. The location of this full moon points at change in relationships to those close to you. Then… Venus goes retrograde! This transit late in December serves to reveal hidden issues that you may have ignored. As with all retrogrades, use this as a time to reflect and shift your focus inward. Even with the craziness of the charts, Jupiter enters Pisces right at the end of the month, and this transit signifies the return of some luck after a retrograde-packed end of 2022.
Horoscopes
DISCLAIMER: These were created on the general zodiac knowledge of an astrophysicist, and features roughly the same amount of research as simply “vibes”. It’s your life- don’t let anyone tell you what to do! Except when Natalia says to go to Greenbank, because Greenbank is unbelievably dope.
Aries: Dig into your hobbies and extracurriculars this month! Oh yeah also try not to do that thing where you get mad, and then forget why you were mad, and then get confused. You got this.
Taurus: Your direction in college is getting clearer Focus on and really learn what you love in your major, except maybe that dumb lab you have to take.
Gemini: I won’t sugarcoat it, there’s going to be points this month where you’re gonna have to hang in there. Don’t worry about that formula you forgot for your final- just draw a little cat on the problem and move forward.
Cancer: Time to focus on family and friends this December. Maybe it’s finally time to put your “free hugs” booth into action – that kid that just pulled a Thompson all-nighter might need one.
Leo: This is a big month to work with others. Collaborate, study hard, and bring some great snacks to your finals reviews. Also, Kate Bush is a Leo, FYI. Not advice, but a cool fact to tell your friends.
Virgo: Remember all that talk about change in December earlier? This is a great time for you to capitalize on this and seize the day, and I mean more than just putting all the food you own in Tupperware labelled by the date they were packaged and organized by color and portion of the food pyramid.
Libra: This month hinges on your ability to chillllllll out and go with the flow. No need to stress, you can do it!! And by “it” I mean decide on what ice cream flavor you want in less than 6 free samples.
Scorpio: You may feel some tension this month, whether that is due to continuous retrograde of Mars, or the results of your last midterm. Hang in there. Also buy that leather jacket, you totally look cool in it.
Sagittarius: For all of you December Sagittarius goofballs, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! This is your time to shine- smile, and keep rockin’ on. Maybe use this time of personal strength to convince Wayne to go to Astro Society meetings. We would love him there. The stars would love him there.
Capricorn: The end of the semester may feel rough. Don’t be the all-nighter Thompson kid- take time to rest and resist the burnout. Work towards your birthday season, starting on the 21st.
Aquarius: Make a point to signify the difference from being lazy and taking time to rest. That mile-long movie list you’ve barely started on isn’t going to start itself, and the sidewalks will most likely be icy, so get that hot cocoa cookin’.
Pisces: This month will find you bouncing from friend to friend, and spending time with everyone you know. Explore new spaces, and maybe use this time to find the best place to study on the whole campus. Hint: it’s not the mustard-tinted tile walls of Smith. Sorry, nothing against the building, but maroon and pastel yellow? REALLY?!
