MONTHLY OVERVIEW:
You’ve got more than the traditional holidays to celebrate. On December 2nd, the Gemini full moon manifests all you’ve worked on since your birthday. You’ve grown a lot this year, and your life may look entirely different than it did just 6-8 months ago. Give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back, Gemini.

Enjoy this self-congratulatory moment, because the rest of December is all about other people. Your Twin-ly nature comes in handy now, as the Sun travels through the partnership sectors of your chart. A partner or close friend may need your support, so offer it generously now. Compromise and commitment aren’t always your strong points, but practice makes perfect. A holiday engagement, pregnancy or deepened love is possible for many Geminis. Or, you may decide to formally end a relationship that you’ve both outgrown.

Whatever happens, next year is poised to be one of your most successful, and you’ll want nothing to interfere. A sneak preview arrives at the December 31st lunar eclipse in Cancer, your money and work sector. A project you’ve been developing since July blossoms, or you could have a burst of financial insight for the coming year. An unexpected opportunity could arrive within days of the calendar turning, and you may suddenly find yourself in a completely new line of work. Pay special attention to passive income opportunities, and research those over the holidays. Who says you have to get rich by the sweat of your brow?

Relationships are December’s central theme, and you could find your love growing deeper and more committed this month. If you’re single, it’s a rich time to meet people, or to ask friends whose relationships you admire to set you up. Don’t shun those holiday singles’ parties, even if you feel "uncool" going.

On December 16th, the Sagittarius new moon begins a six-month growth cycle in your love life. One caveat: this moon will butt heads with rebel planet Uranus. While you may long for a commitment, too much tradition leaves you feeling boxed in. Gemini, you’re not the white picket fence type, so why are you playing wifey? Nobody told you to, so untie your own apron strings. Father or authority issues could resurface, and you could project those onto a partner, acting like a cagey teen—sarcastic, willful, pushing buttons. Give yourself a reality check, Gemini.

The month ends with a pileup of planets in Capricorn, your intimate eighth house. Intense feelings surface, and you're ready to face down any demons that stop you from bonding heart and soul. A lunar eclipse on December 31st helps you embrace commitment for all that it is. Yes, being with one person can feel "boring" and familiar, devoid of the exciting first kisses and initial contact high. You're ready to trade that up for comfort, security and someone to count on—all the goodies that come with a stable relationship.

Your career trajectory has been exciting but erratic for the last five months. Unstable Uranus has been retrograde (backward) in Pisces, bringing lots of change to your work life. At times, it may have felt like the universe handed you success, only to snatch it away without warning. On December 1st, Uranus returns to direct (forward) motion, making changes less abrupt. If you've felt creatively suppressed, your inner muse awakens. Uranus rules technology, so max out networking opportunities on LinkedIn, and flaunt your competitive edge with a blog, website or digital video. The Gemini full moon on December 2nd is a perfect day to put yourself out there again.

On December 31st, a Cancer lunar eclipse brings together a work or financial project that you started in July 2009. You could receive a year-end bonus, or take on extra holiday work to pad your income. You may even have an epiphany about how you can make more by doing less. There are only so many hours in a day, so explore passive income opportunities (Rich Dad, Poor Dad is a great primer).

HEALTH & FITNESS:
Taking care of number-one will require more dedication than usual. December's planets have a strong focus on other people, but you can't run on fumes. Put on your own oxygen mask first, Gemini. The buddy system is always great for a Twin, so grab a partner and catch up while you walk an indoor track. You might even ask a personal trainer to extend a group rate to you and a few friends.

Over the holidays, avoid inflammatory conversations, especially with siblings. You enjoy a lively debate, but it could devolve into nasty verbal sparring. With stressful Mars retrograde in your communication sector from December 20th until March, you're best off "agreeing to disagree" than hammering home a point. If you work with your hands, you may find tension pooling in your wrists, arms and fingers. Pause and do little exercises to release muscle tension. Be careful with sharp objects as well—carelessness can lead to an accidental cut and even stitches.