We have now entered into the retrograde period of Mars in Gemini until the 13^{th of} January 2023, this is a cycle that brings disruption and at times chaos in the political and economic world. This is intensified because Mars is also making a square aspect with the nebulous planet Neptune causing hidden factors that from a collective point of view have yet to be fully revealed. On the 8^th we have a Full Lunar Eclipse at 16 degrees in Taurus , in the decan of the Lord of material success, which can be interpreted as obedience, patience and unselfishness since the Moon is exalted in Taurus. On the 17^th Mercury enters into the sign of Sagittarius bringing a sense of ease in communication with other counties politically. This is followed by the Sun on the 22^nd entering into Sagittarius and then on the 23^rd a New Moon at 1 degree in Sagittarius with its ruler Jupiter moving direct later that day. This combination does bring in a certain amount of collective optimism as we all begin to create in our minds a new vision for all our futures.