This week the Moon faces the second leg of its waxing phase. Having just passed the crescent phase, it will develop its «hump» as the days progress, until it reaches its fullness on Sunday December 15: that day Full moon It will mark the culminating moment of the lunar cycle.

Regarding its orbit, the Moon will continue its rise until reaching the constellation of Gemini on Friday the 13th and beginning its descent again starting on Saturday, December 14, from Gemini to Sagittarius.

The phases of the moon from December 9 to 15, 2024

What to see in the sky this week

This week is a countdown to the full moon in December, the last of the year, but there is no need to rush. Before these days of December they have other surprises in store for us:

Moon-Neptune Conjunction

We start the week, the Monday December 9with the conjunction of the crescent Moon with the sensitive and imaginative Neptune. At sunset, both celestial bodies will be very close in the sky. To be able to contemplate this event you will need to use binoculars or a telescope.

In some parts of the planet, such as Japan and some areas of China, Russia and Alaska, you can see how the Moon hides the vision of Neptune.

lunar perigee

He Thursday December 12around 2:18 p.m. the Moon will be at its closest orbital point to the Earth. On this occasion, the distance between Earth and our satellite will be approximately 365,351 kilometers.

Geminid Rain

The night from Friday the 13th to Saturday December 14 One of the most anticipated moments of the year arrives. The highest intensity peak of the queen of meteor showers in the last quarter of 2024. This is the Geminids, a meteor shower known for its high activity rate and its spectacularity.

These shooting stars They originate from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, which makes the difference with other meteor showers that usually come from comets. This year, the Geminid show is expected to peak with a rate of up to 150 meteors per hour. The best time to see them will be after midnight: Even if it occurs only a few days before the full Moon, you can surely hunt for some of these valuable stars and send your wish to the gods as a Christmas gift.

Conjunction of the Moon with Uranus and Jupiter

This week we will have the opportunity to contemplate Uranus shining brightly very close to the almost full Moon (the use of binoculars will also be necessary) the Friday the 13th night and Jupiter (this time it will be difficult for you to see it with the naked eye since the Moon is almost full) the saturday 14 of December.

Lunar conjunctions are a great time to be able to recognize the planets in the night sky in a simple way.

Four planets in retrograde motion

During this week we will continue with several planets in retrograde motion: Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus. Each planet offers us a specific lesson, related to its astrological symbolism and the area it rules. This apparent setback is not negative, but rather a invitation to reflect, review and recalibrate important aspects of our lives.

• Mercury invites you to review the communication and details, reevaluate our projects and agreements; learn to be patient, reconnect with the past
• With Jupiter it’s time to reevaluate our beliefsadjust our goals, deepen spiritualitylearn from the lessons of the past and review our way of understanding and connecting with abundance.
• This «slowdown» of Uranus It makes it easier for us to review our concept of freedom, how we handle changes, connect with our innovative ideas and, above all, reactivate our intuition.
• Mars allows us to readjust our energy of action and will, reviewing how we express or repress angerworking patience and strengthening the true inner will.

The retrograde movement is always an opportunity for self-knowledge and to discover everything that is preventing us from living more authentically. From the slowdown, we can see with greater clarity and awareness what stops us and limits us so that our essence manifests fully.

He sunday 15 December, Mercury in Sagittarius goes into direct motion again. If you have taken advantage of the retrograde movement, your new way of communicating will be bright, accurate and magnetic.

December full moon: the cold moon

And also the sunday 15 The Sun and the Moon will be in opposition around 10:02 in the morning (Spanish peninsular time). This full moon is known as the Cold Moon. This name comes from the traditions of the native peoples of North America, who associated this Moon with the arrival of colder temperatures and the beginning of winter.

It is also known as the Long Nights Moonreferring to the proximity of the winter solstice and the increase in darkness in the northern hemisphere.

Astrologically, this Gemini full moon illuminates issues related to communication, curiosity, and close relationships. Its energy invites us to express our ideas and resolve pending issues honestlyand opening. It can also bring a more active and restless mind, making it a ideal time to write, study or connect with people with whom we share common interests.

The Cold Moon marks the closing of a cycle that began on June 6, 2024. Its light helps us see clearly what we must leave behind to move more lightly towards new opportunities. You may feel confusion or lack of understanding, but questioning our beliefs and asking ourselves questions is the path to freer thinking. We will need it to transit this period of Pluto in Aquarius.

Remember to connect with that powerful inner vision that allows you to see your brilliant beauty in everything you see on the outside. If you wish, raise your gaze to the sky to recognize the universe that you carry in your heart.

How the phases of the Moon influence this week

In the garden:

From Monday, December 9 to Friday, December 13the sap of the plants will be on the rise, just like the orbit of the Moon. This energetic movement significantly favors the grafting taskssince the union between the parts of the plant will be carried out more quickly and effectively compared to the periods in which the Moon descends. This is because the energy is concentrated in the upper parts.

The combination of the crescent moon phase and its ascending movement It is especially favorable for carrying out cuttings of rose bushes and other plants that you want to propagate by this method. Furthermore, it is a ideal time to harvest fruits, vegetables and seeds from your orchard or garden, since by collecting them now, they will remain fresh and in good condition for longer.

The energy of the growing phase makes the seeds of fruit, leaf, stem and flower plants that you plant these days (if you do it on the appropriate day for each of them) germinate more quickly and effectiveness.

In personal and beauty care:

Some beauty care and rituals give better results depending on the lunar phase. Throughout the week, except Sunday, December 15, it will be a good time to:

• Make good use of nutrients that you take this week, so that its effects are more visible, especially on the skin. It is important to choose organic supplements, free of additives, preservatives or unnecessary substances. A simple formula, based on active ingredients from organic plants, is the best option. During winter, natural supplements that strengthen defenses are a great help that supports nutrition, especially organic and seasonal nutrition. This will also contribute to having wonderful skin and enjoying the cold without catching a cold.
• Enjoy a massage with vegetable oils of ecological quality. If you want to enhance the benefits, you can add organic essential oils that strengthen the body at a deep level.
• Apply a nourishing and toxic-free maskwhether homemade or organic cosmetics. When choosing masks, it is important to check that they do not contain heavy metals or harmful ingredients, always opting for options that are safe for both you and the environment.

At home:

In household chores, this week the energy neither favors nor hinders daily tasks in general. The days of fire (from 2:37 p.m.; Spanish peninsular time; from Monday the 9th to 4:55 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11) and air (from 6:22 p.m. on Friday the 13th to 2021 p.m. on Sunday, December 15) will be a good time to renew the air in spaces that you inhabit, opening the windows, and clean dust easily.

One of the simplest ways to live in a healthy home is to ventilate your home so that volatile toxic substances that may have accumulated are eliminated. And always remember to clean with toxic-free cleaning products.

Moon today: Monday, December 9

Moon phase today: Crescent Moon. Illumination at midnight: 64.8%

The Moon today, Monday, December 9, is in the crescent phase and passes from Pisces (energy of water and leaf/stem) to Aries (energy of fire and fruit) around 2:37 p.m. For what you do before that time, you can follow the suggestions from Sunday, December 8, 2024.

• What to plant and sow in the garden or garden and other tasks: Today’s Moon is favorable for the sowing and stimulation of the fruit plants such as chestnuts, walnuts, persimmons, pumpkins, lemons, pears, tangerines, oranges, kiwis, quinces and pomegranates, among others. It is also a particularly good day for harvest and store the harvestas it will remain in perfect condition for longer. Good time to freeze fruits and vegetables, and to make jams from the fruits you harvest. Good day to plant fruit plants.
• Best household tasks for today: Open the windows of the spaces you live in to allow the air to renew and thus eliminate possible volatile toxic substances that harm your well-being. Cleaning dust will be easier and more effective today.
• Most recommended beauty care: It is a good time to apply a facial or hair mask, wash your hair, take quality supplements and for a strengthening massage.

Moon today: Tuesday, December 10

Moon phase today: Crescent Moon. Illumination at midnight: 23.59%

The Moon today, Tuesday, December 10, the moon is in the crescent phase and is in Aries (energy of fire and fruit).

• What to plant and sow in the garden or garden and other tasks: It is a favorable day for planting and stimulating development and growth, removing the soil, fruit plants. It is also an especially good day to harvest and store your harvest. And a good day to freeze fruits and to make jams from the fruits you harvest. The growing phase will favor the germination of the fruit plants that you plant today.
• Best household chores for today:…