Hello, Your Monthly Horoscope for December Is Here
Add These Dates to Your G-Cal:
December 1: Mercury enters Capricorn
December 4: Venus enters Scorpio
December 12: New Moon in Sagittarius
December 12: Mercury Retrograde begins in Capricorn
December 21: Capricorn season begins
December 22: Mercury Retrograde enters Sagittarius
December 26: Full Moon in Cancer
December 29: Venus enters Sagittarius
Buckle up, cosmic cuties! December is a busy month. We start the month out in Sagittarius season, which reminds you that fun and play are critical. Over the first few weeks of December you’re eager to soak up all life has to offer, consider new perspectives, and leave your comfort zone. Once Capricorn season kicks off mid-month, you’re ready to get your sh*t together.
You're feeling focused on December 1 when Mercury enters Capricorn. Setting goals has never felt so fun! Productive conversations follow as Mercury in Capricorn mingles with Saturn in Pisces on December 2. You’re able to focus with laser precision today. Drama pops up in your relationships on December 3 when Venus in Libra clashes with Pluto in Capricorn. Your close connections undergo a transformation, and it may be time to leave old relationship patterns and dynamics in the past. The following day, Venus, the planet of love and harmony, enters Scorpio, adding another layer of intensity to your partnerships. You may find yourself fixated on a lover or facing down shadows in your relationship patterns.
You’re relying on your instincts on December 4 when Venus in Scorpio syncs up with Saturn in Pisces. You can explore next steps and plan for the future of your relationships. A fog lifts on December 6 when Neptune in Pisces ends its retrograde. It’s time to act on all of the creative ideas that have been incubating over the past few months. Good news arrives on December 7 when Mercury in Capricorn connects with Jupiter in Taurus. Your ideas and thoughts are supported and conversations move along smoothly. The two luckiest planets, Venus and Jupiter, sit across from one another in the sky on December 9, bringing an indulgent and celebratory energy. This can mark a turning point in goals you set earlier this year. Compassionate and lucky conversations take place on December 11 when Mercury in Capricorn meets with Venus in Scorpio. Today is a good time to share your feelings with a lover or send an important email.
The New Moon in Sagittarius on December 12 asks you to expand your horizons and take a risk. Important conversations are initiated today, and a perspective shift may arrive. The New Moon’s strong angle toward Neptune, a planet of fantasy and deception, can kick up your sensitives or deliver new creative solutions. On the same day, Mercury Retrograde begins in Capricorn, asking you to reflect on your understanding of history and the past. How can you improve these systems and structures moving forward?
You’re in a haze on December 16 when the Sun in Sagittarius collides with Neptune in Pisces. Clarity is hard to find today—this energy is best used for engaging with your spiritual practices and creativity. Fortunately, some news arrives on December 18 when Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn meets up with Jupiter in Taurus. Today can feel like a temporary speed bump or course correction, but don't worry, you're still making progress. Shock and surprise take over your one-on-one relationships on December 20 when Venus in Scorpio stares down Uranus in Taurus. Established relationships can experience sudden endings or possible breakthroughs. A brush with luck in your professional or financial life can also show up when you least expect it.
The Sun enters Capricorn and the winter solstice takes place on December 21. The shift of seasons marks the darkest day of the year—a time when the veil is thin and we’re making peace with what stirs in the darkness and the unknown. This Capricorn season, you’ll be focused more on your relationship with tradition and your responsibilities. On the same day, Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn mingles with Saturn in Pisces, asking you to revise plans made around December 2. A moment of clarity permeates your consciousness on December 22 when the Sun and Mercury, both in Capricorn, form a cazimi. Today delivers a major piece of information regarding your personal Mercury Retrograde storyline.
Later in the day, Mercury Retrograde backspins into a new sign, Sagittarius. The last time we experienced a Mercury Retrograde in this portion of the sky was in December 2017. What was unfolding in your life around that time? It's coming back up for review. The Sun in Capricorn connects with Saturn in Pisces on December 24. Progress is made, recognition arrives, and the path forward is illuminated. Some sweet relief takes over the skies on December 25 when Venus in Scorpio shares a kiss with Neptune in Pisces, inspiring compassion, healing, and romantic vibes. You’re feeling grateful and inspired by the abundance of love and support in your life. This is also an aligned time for manifesting, spending time on creative projects, and honing your intuition.
The Full Moon in Cancer brightens up the sky on December 26, bringing a wave of nostalgia and urging you to reflect on your past and your future. Turning points in family dynamics, living situations, or your sense of security can unfold in the weeks surrounding this lunation. On the same day, Mercury in Sagittarius clashes with Neptune in Pisces. Miscommunication and misunderstandings abound today. Save important conversations for a later date.
Relief arrives on December 27 when the Sun in Capricorn connects with Jupiter in Taurus. Support and recognition make their way to you, and material resources may also become available. On the same day, Mercury and Mars, both in Sagittarius, meet at the same point, sharpening your mind and words. This is courageous energy that can embolden and support you in pursuing a new idea, but it’s also easy to wind up with your foot in your mouth.
On December 28, Venus in Scorpio meets with Pluto in Capricorn, inspiring a welcome transformation in your close connections. You may be rubbing shoulders with someone of influence, or deepening your bonds in some way. Lead with vulnerability and truth. Venus, the planet of love and harmony, moves into Sagittarius on December 29, lending a carefree vibe to your relationships. You’re ready to prioritize fun and share new experiences. People will also be a little more scattered and flaky—try not to take it personally. Jupiter, the planet of expansion and abundance, ends its retrograde in Taurus on December 30, encouraging you to move forward with a new plan in place. Get those New Year's resolutions ready!
Read your Sun, Moon and Rising sign horoscopes for December 2023:
ARIES
TAURUS
GEMINI
CANCER
LEO
VIRGO
LIBRA
SCORPIO
SAGITTARIUS
CAPRICORN
AQUARIUS
PISCES
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