Scorpio is known to be savvy about money, but this month you prove the point in a big way. Five celestial bodies will crowd in your earned income sector, so it's clear you'll be raking in cash faster than a blackjack dealer in Las Vegas. The difference is that you won't win your stash but will get it the old fashioned way - by earning it. You'll prove you have all the know-how to bring in the bacon, giving you plenty of reason to be proud of all that you accomplish now.

The universe has been stashing away all the most brilliant and beautiful aspects, planning to pull them out of the secret vault at holiday time. What an array of gems! Where do I begin on such an extraordinary month? Stay with me, dear Scorpio - you'll love this forecast, for it represents so much reward to you!

Things will start out gently as the month begins, but don't be fooled. This is one of the most important months of the year for everyone, and spectacular developments will surface in a matter of a few days. The feeling of calm can be traced to Mars, this month still in retrograde, a holdover from November 15. Since Mars is one of your two ruling planets, things may have been stalled in certain areas, particularly those related to interests that involve foreign or international deals, publishing or broadcasting ventures, or matters related to academia. Go with the flow, as there's not much you can to get things going just yet.

When Mars turns direct on January 30, things will speed up impressively, but before that happens, you can use the time to tweak your plans. Scorpio is quite a perfectionist, so having the time to polish up your plan and to rethink assumptions should appeal to you.

Things start getting interesting from December 9 onward, for that will be the new moon in your second house of earned income. This is perhaps the most stellar moment of the year for increasing your bank balance, and that'll be your signal to present your case for a more generous salary or to negotiate for a new, well-paying job. Even if nobody gets a raise in December in your particular company, you can get it - you have extraordinary aspects! If you are self-employed, get set to hear your phone ring with people clamoring for your services! Business should be spectacular.

Then, just two days after the new moon, you get the big headline news that Jupiter and your ruler Pluto will join forces on December 11, a once in 13-year event. These two planets, when found together in a chart, are always an indication of considerable impending financial success. Bill Gates, a fellow Scorpio, has this configuration in his natal chart, so it's brought him riches all his life. You have this aspect now, temporarily, so you get a delicious taste of it. Pluto rules wealth and transformation; and Jupiter, happiness, good luck, and expansion - and when combined, the sky's the limit!

Jupiter can expand Pluto's awesome power tenfold. Keep in mind that Jupiter has been associated with miracles, so you need to take seriously the offers you receive and projects you are involved in during the week of December 9. Of the many talks you have, or the commitments you make, one holds truly amazing potential. You may see your finances climb immediately, or it may take months, but either way, what you are putting in place now may deliver profits to you for a decade or more.

The next earthshaking shift takes place on December 18 when Jupiter leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn, a strong and supportive placement for you. Jupiter has not been in this position for 12 years, and you will have Jupiter at your side until January 5, 2009.

Once Jupiter is ensconced in your solar third house, you will begin a very interesting journey to learn how to communicate in a whole new way. If you are a writer, you may learn to be a television personality. If you've always written for magazines, you may learn to communicate differently on the Web or be a spokesman for your company on TV. You may start a blog, make a pilot, or be given a chance to host your own radio show. You get the idea.

I made the acquaintance recently of a creative Scorpio man who works in advertising. I wondered aloud what type of media communication he might go into next, considering his aspects involving Jupiter. Until now this man, who I will call John, was doing mostly print and TV ads. I knew this trend would start soon for John, as it will for you, dear reader. He smiled and said he already knew what it would be - he had just begun to learn improvisation, a new interest he was very serious about pursuing. He's going to do really well, very quickly!

In addition to your growing sophistication in communication, you will also travel a great deal more in 2008. This is really saying something, for Scorpio tends to nestle into home, but in the coming year you will venture out much more than usual. In fact, if you don't have a car, you'll probably need one, and if you do have one but it's wearing out, you may want a new one.

Interestingly, the third house of the horoscope, where all the emphasis is heading for you, rules electronics and machines. If you've wanted to buy a computer, flat screen TV, a car, or other big-ticket item soon, you should do so after December 18, or anytime in the first half of January. (Mercury will retrograde January 28, so you'll want to stay as far away from that date as you can - even two weeks or more!)

If you sell for a living (and let's face it, everyone sells) your best clients will be based in nearby cities, not in your own city. The distance won't be too far, but for example, it will be similar to the distance of San Francisco and LA, or between New York City and Boston or Philadelphia. Remember - your best clients lie just a tiny bit beyond your city.

If you have to visit a client in a nearby out-of-town location near that time, go on Thursday, December 20, or Friday, December 21, and you'll get a quick response. Happily, it will most likely be the answer you were hoping to get.

Your sister or brother will grow in importance to you in 2008, too. Your sibling may give you special advice or assistance, or have celebratory news of his/her own to share. Keep in close touch. Your sister or brother really loves you, and you will see just how much in 2008.

If you've been estranged from your sibling or had a hard relationship with one another over recent years, you can make amends now, with a good response likely in 2008. Why not make the first step forward toward friendship with your sibling and see what happens?

Romantically, you'll have quite an advantage this month. From December 5 to 31, Venus will glide in Scorpio, increasing your magnetism and charm many times over. If you've ever felt invisible at parties or other gatherings, you certainly won't feel that way now. You'll be noticed and adored, and that's a great feeling.

It's an ideal time to book a hair consultation at a fine establishment, or to pick up some new things to wear to holiday events. Venus will make sure that the choices you make will bring you many compliments for your hip style.

One of your gold-star evenings will be December 18, so if you get an invitation that night, be sure to accept!

We now come to still another day that rates five stars - the luckiest day of the year, December 23, which also happens to be the same day as the full moon in Cancer, a sign that blends beautifully with Scorpio. This full moon will give you a chance to fly into the wild blue yonder and to fulfill a long-held dream to see and enjoy a distant location that's far from your base. You'll gain a great deal from this trip, and may even feel transformed by it. By all means, look into all your options at the start of the month.

Or, with Jupiter now in your short distance travel house, you may go to a place closer to home and enjoy a truly sensational time away as well. This trip, taken near December 22-23, will again emphasize your sister or brother if you have one. This time your sibling will likely go overboard to make your holiday warm, loving, and complete.

If you were born on October 24 or within five days of this date, you will benefit even more at this stellar time!

On December 31, it appears you'll be in a "just us two" mode, where you will want to celebrate privately, in that warm and sexy way that only Scorpio could pull off. You'll do well financially in December, so why not treat yourself and your partner to a fine dinner in a restaurant you've always wanted to try? New Year's Eve doesn't always have to mean going to a party - sometimes quiet conversation in a restaurant you love could be just as sweet.

New Year's Day, January 1, will be a special day for you, as the moon will be in Scorpio. Why not have a private dinner for two out on New Year's Eve, and then the next day, New Year's Day, hold a chic, informal open house for friends? You'll avoid all the competition for cocktail parties on New Year's Eve and friends will be excited about having your stylish event to look forward to the moment the New Year arrives. What a way to begin 2008!

Romantic evenings: December 2, 5 - 7, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 23 - 25, and January 1.

Summary

This could be a wonderful month! First, financially it should be your very best of the year. Most people think "bonus" when they think of December, but in your case, while your news could come in that form, I am also seeing the possibility for you to get a nice fat raise, even if your company never gives out raises at this time of the year.

Ask for more money just after the new moon of December 9 arrives - you will have several days in which to act. If you are self-employed, business will be excellent and you will be able to lift your overall income quite a bit in years ahead. This month's increase in income will be reward for all the hard work you've done for so long. You may have thought nobody noticed, but they have - and it will be gratifying to see your work so valued in the marketplace.

Tuesday, December 11, will be one of the most critical days of the decade (yes, the decade) for a powerful financial negotiation to benefit you, due to the rare conjunction of Pluto and Jupiter. Be sure to have an appointment lined up so that you can make a persuasive presentation that will bring you profits for years to come.

If you sign a contract anytime in any day from December 1-11 (I like December 4 and 5) you will have the very best day possible to launch your venture.

The next big event this month will be the move of Jupiter to Capricorn, a sign that blends beautifully with yours. Get set to learn how to communicate your talents in a new way, in a new medium. You may be asked to be on TV, host a radio show, write an article, or start a blog or Website, as a few examples. It's fun to feel you're growing and learning, and in 2008, this area will be a huge area for personal growth.

Your sister or brother is coming up as very helpful to you in 2008 too, so much so that you may even decide to form a business partnership, or share the purchase of a house, as two examples. Also, your sister may have exceptionally happy news to share in 2008, so keep your antenna up!

By New Year's Eve, you seem to want to keep your special someone all to yourself in a private celebration. The following day, January 1, would be a superb day for an informal open house for friends, so consider that idea!