Your Monthly Horoscopes: December 2024

• New Moon in Sagittarius (12/1): Class is canceled
  Full Moon in Gemini (12/15): Tracking down a lost package leads to a date with your neighbor
• New Moon in Capricorn (12/30): Lead a vision boarding group for New Year’s
• Other Key Dates: 12/6, 12/12

December’s—and perhaps life’s—biggest challenge for you is embracing simplicity. Just because there’s no drama doesn’t mean there’s no impact. Becoming important doesn’t require twisting yourself into a pretzel of complications. Energy is low for you this month, especially when it comes to romance and creativity, and you might feel stuck like a grounded teenager. It’s easy to focus on frustration, but this is also a prime opportunity to slow down and get specific about your schedule and routines. Building a stronger community requires you to let go of ego and allow someone else to take the lead.

Love Horoscope: Love planet Venus enters Aquarius and your friendship sector on the 7th and immediately meets up with Pluto, planet of mutation. Though finding love in your circle hasn’t worked out in the past, you’re entering a new era of aligned connections. You also may meet someone cute while volunteering in the community. Who says you can’t do good and do flirty at the same time?

Money Horoscope: Capricorn season begins on the 21st and for you, this is the most visible time of the year. All of the efforts you’ve put into expanding your reach over the past several months finally pay off at month’s end and could lead to a promotion or raise.

• New Moon in Sagittarius (12/1): First day of couple’s therapy
• Full Moon in Gemini (12/15): Accidental overdraft
• New Moon in Capricorn (12/30): Back to school shopping
• Other Key Dates: 12/2, 12/4, 12/7, 12/12, 12/13, 12/19, 12/28

Taking that big leap in your career might mean loosening your grip on your resources. Go out there and spend them. This isn’t only about money, it’s also about your approach to community and networking. Why are you waiting to call in that favor? Now’s the time to get creative about building worth. Now’s the time to diversify your portfolio. A quick freelance gig that you do for extra cash might accidentally lead to a professional pivot. While Mercury is retrograde through the 25th, stop worrying about having all the answers and just trust the process.

Love Horoscope: Relationships have been a primary focus and motivation for you over the past year, and this month, you’re realizing how much of your energy has gone into that maintenance. It’s not that you need to break up or give up on love, it’s that you need to reclaim that energy for yourself.

Money Horoscope: The full moon in Gemini on the 15th falls in your money sector. This lunation reveals exactly how much you have in your bank account, but doesn’t provide answers as to how to manage it better. Let Capricorn season (from the 21st) be your motivation to get your budget back on track.

• New Moon in Sagittarius (12/1): Closure conversation with an ex
  Full Moon in Gemini (12/15): A day of extreme vulnerability
• New Moon in Capricorn (12/30): Opening a joint bank account
• Other Key Dates: 12/4, 12/5, 12/6, 12/13, 12/26, 12/27

Something isn’t working in your closest relationships and this becomes clear at the tense new moon in Sagittarius on the 1st. Whether you’ve been cautious in love or have been running with abandon into shaky connections, December is for re-evaluating these dynamics. This goes for romantic connections as well as business and creative partnerships, and even close friendships. You’ve worked so hard toward your ambitions in the past four years, throughout the process learning to be more receptive and open-minded. What’s holding you back now is an unwillingness to take up space. Sure, claiming the spotlight leaves you vulnerable to criticism, but you’re more than equipped to hold your own.

Love Horoscope: With so much of your energy focused on interpersonal relationships, by the full moon in Gemini on the 15th you realize how much you’ve been ignoring your own needs. Whether it’s getting a bad haircut, coming down with a cold or overdoing it at the gym, let this lunation’s “bad fortune” nudge you back toward yourself.

Money Horoscope: The high highs and low lows you experience this month both result in overspending. The best place to put your cash is into travel and expanding your mind. If you’re feeling stuck when it comes to holiday gifting, focus on sharing experiences, especially those you can pay in full later.

• New Moon in Sagittarius (12/1): A dreaded performance review
  Full Moon in Gemini (12/15): An existential crisis thwarted by a meditation retreat
• New Moon in Capricorn (12/30): A grounded new beginning for important relationships
• Other Key Dates: 12/21, 12/23

What if you no longer felt shame around receiving support? It’s easy to feel undeserving or get caught up in guilt about having so much that others don’t. But why insist on doing it all by yourself? No one doubts your independence, and reaching your next goal post requires collaboration. Overall energy is low and work is slow this month. Instead of pushing too hard into the void, use this time to get a handle on your health and routines. Find a gym buddy. Delegate at your day job. Make doctor’s appointments. Build a foundation and success will come.

Love Horoscope: You’re likely feeling a disconnect with your partner and also from your own sexuality. Whether you’re single or partnered, rebuilding your self esteem is the key to more fulfilling relationships. Take a pause from putting yourself out there. You’ll get better matches when you’re confident enough to re-enter the game.

Money Horoscope: Mars stations retrograde in your money sector on the 6th opening up a long term period of re-evaluating your financial goals and needs. The pressure to keep up with others is high, but you’ll have no choice but to slow down this month. Trust that abundance will come when you stop living in a state of burnout.

• New Moon in Sagittarius (12/1): An awkward first date
  Full Moon in Gemini (12/15): Holiday party turns into a bender
• New Moon in Capricorn (12/30): Quiet day alone in the office
• Other Key Dates: 12/4, 12/5, 12/7, 12/18, 12/21, 12/23

You have so much love to give, no one doubts that. But over the past few years, you’ve been in a push-pull relationship with your own autonomy. Going all in on your commitments doesn’t mean neglecting yourself. As Mars stations retrograde in your sign on the 6th—whether via an image meltdown or health concern—you have no choice but to bring the focus back to you. It’s time to stop shoving your desires in a corner just to ensure you’re not alone. This isn’t the most vivacious month, but much joy can be found in simple hobbies and easy flirtations.

Love Horoscope: Venus enters your relationship sector making it easier to connect with others. Even though you’re feeling heated or burnt out, you’re receiving a lot of love from your closest people to make up for it. This transit is also about opening yourself up to a new “type.” Don’t put yourself in a box.

Money Horoscope: Mercury’s retrograde this month is forcing you to take a hard look at your spending. You’ve invested a lot in your own future but with debts piling up, it might be time to slow down and assess what’s right in front of you. If you can’t resist that spending itch, treat yourself to cheap experiences.

• New Moon in Sagittarius (12/1): A difficult family gathering
  Full Moon in Gemini (12/15): An overwhelming public speaking opportunity
• New Moon in Capricorn (12/30): Commit to something that brings you joy
• Other Key Dates: 12/4, 12/5, 12/6, 12/13, 12/26, 12/27

December is a pause for you, Virgo. You’ve experienced so much wonderful growth in your career and relationships over the past year. But still, you can’t shake the feeling of an unsturdy foundation. The new moon in Sagittarius on the 1st finds you sitting with all the dissatisfaction you feel at home or toward your family. Perhaps your lifestyle requires a new home base. Mercury retrograde has you browsing apartments in other cities and thinking about converting your garage to a music studio. The stress you’re feeling is a sign to call off a few holiday parties and journal instead. Let these power dynamics work themselves out on the page rather than with provocation.

Love Horoscope: Things are getting “official” for you this holiday season. Bringing your new lover home for the holidays is easier than expected because everything’s easier when you’re actually aligned. If you’re single, the end of the month is a good time to put yourself out there and claim the commitment you desire.

Money Horoscope: A change in responsibilities at work around the 7th has you feeling lighter and willing to take on more tasks. Just be careful you aren’t piling too much on your plate without getting compensated in return. January is when your “broke era” comes to an end. Lay the groundwork this month so you can truly thrive.

• New Moon in Sagittarius (12/1): The most awkward email arrives in your inbox
  Full Moon in Gemini (12/15): Last-minute prep for a trip or teaching a class
• New Moon in Capricorn (12/30): An affirming and grounding housewarming party
• Other Key Dates: 12/2, 12/4, 12/7, 12/12, 12/13, 12/19, 12/28

If it was up to you, how would you be filling your time? So much of your life, for years if not decades now, has been a constant feeling of “starting from scratch.” It was hard to trust your foundation, so how could you grow? Now that disaster planet Pluto has finally left your home sector, and you’re experiencing the first notes of settling down, what’s on your mind? Do you have a crush? Do you want to dance? December is for playing around with self-expression. What’s holding you back isn’t a lack of imagination, but too much concern about what other people think.

Love Horoscope: Venus enters Aquarius and your romance sector on the 7th making this your flirtiest month of the year. You might be connecting with a new lover over shared ideas or rekindling with an old lover on a trip. With Mars and Mercury retrograde, it’s wise to pause before making any commitments, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun.

Money Horoscope: As Mars stations retrograde on the 6th, you’re in the midst of a major “rebranding” whether that’s changing up your resumé, redesigning your website or reworking your freelance offerings. Your earning power might slow down for the next few months, but remember this is in service of a more sustainable future.

• New Moon in Sagittarius (12/1): Missing out on a sale but buying it anyway
  Full Moon in Gemini (12/15): An overwhelming debt gets paid off
• New Moon in Capricorn (12/30): A day of grounded conversations
• Other Key Dates: 12/6, 12/12

You’ve been in a mad dash trying to get it all together before the new year. But the race comes to a grinding halt on the 6th when your ruling planet Mars stations retrograde. December could be a month of frustration and feeling broke as a joke. But if you’re willing to get creative, you may discover some untapped resources. Creating your own sense of home and family requires moving away from rigid, traditional norms. Homemade gifts, simple meals and cozy hangs with friends and chosen family are what make this holiday season special. You don’t have to push to prove yourself. You’re already something fancy.

Love Horoscope: With love planet Venus transiting Aquarius and your privacy sector for most of the month, you’re likely feeling more secretive than usual about your close connections. If you’ve been resisting a hard conversation—especially if it’s about asking for a favor—you’re able to break the ice when Venus connects with expansive Jupiter on the 19th.

Money Horoscope: The new moon in Sagittarius on the 1st brings a reality check for your bank account. If you commit to reworking your budget for the first part of the month, any windfalls that come will feel like a bonus rather than a lifesaver. The full moon in Gemini on the 15th may bring a surprise gift or loan that further solidifies your foundation.

• New Moon in Sagittarius (12/1): New moon, new you!
• Full Moon in Gemini (12/15): Intense date night with partner or bestie
• New Moon in Capricorn (12/30): Starting a fresh rainy day fund
• Other Key Dates: 12/4, 12/7, 12/18, 12/19, 12/24, 12/26

The new moon on the 1st is in your sign and comes as a reality check. Do you recognize the person looking back at you in the mirror? December’s Mercury retrograde has you questioning your style, image and identity. At the same time, you’re mulling over all these existential what-ifs. How to get any work done when choosing an outfit feels like an insurmountable task? Building a close-knit friend group, feeling confident in your schedule, and integrating into your local community isn’t about showing up perfectly. It requires vulnerability. Stop waiting for your “big break” to put yourself out there. The ones who get it want to cheer on your rise.

Love Horoscope: The full moon in Gemini on the 15th brings a relationship or connection to its climax. This is the type of full moon that takes you on a wild date with a stranger or holds space for your first heart to heart with a new love. Your feelings are valid even if the direction this is going isn’t yet clear.

Money Horoscope: With Pluto planet of extremes finally out of your money sector for the first time in sixteen years, you’re entering your abundance era. So many of your choices in life have been based on a fear of not having enough, but now you’re lett

• New Moon in Sagittarius (12/1): Do not disturb mode
• Full Moon in Gemini (12/15): Frenzy of last-minute holiday errands
• New Moon in Capricorn (12/30): New moon, new you!
• Other Key Dates: 12/4, 12/6, 12/21, 12/23, 12/24, 12/27

Everyone relies on you, but December is your month off the clock. The new moon in Sagittarius on the 1st as well as Mercury retrograde through the 15th fall in your unconscious sector. This influence may find you indulging in bad habits on one end of the spectrum or having spiritual breakthroughs on the other. Maybe it’s both. Who says you can’t find enlightenment while lying in bed with a party-size bag of Doritos? Increasing your sense of abundance and opening up your access to resources requires discipline. The biggest lesson of December is to stop wasting your time on people who drain you. It’s OK to indulge and be a little selfish.

Love Horoscope: If you’ve been feeling unlucky in love, this is a month to stop pushing so hard and take a break from the apps. If you’re already in a commitment, you may be feeling some disconnect with your partner. What’s important this month is getting right with yourself so you can show up fully in connections.

Money Horoscope: Mars stations retrograde in your shared resources sector on the 6th which may stir up some unwanted debts or financial obligations. As someone who doesn’t like things hanging over your head, you’re tempted to just pay it, but it’s worth taking the time to negotiate and get it forgiven.

How Capricorn Are You Really (on a Scale from “Goat” to “Check Your Birth Certificate”)?

• New Moon in Sagittarius (12/1): A difficult but rewarding day of volunteering
• Full Moon in Gemini (12/15): A chaotic date at an office holiday party
• New Moon in Capricorn (12/30): Solo meditation retreat
• Other Key Dates: 12/4, 12/7, 12/6, 12/24, 12/27

Staying on the sidelines won’t do you any favors in December. As much as you like to observe, your mission this month is to network and engage with as many people as possible. Think: a coffee date with your freshman roommate and closure drinks with your friendliest ex. With all this connection, it’s impossible to avoid conflict, especially with coworkers and those you see on the daily. As awkward as it might be, it’s important to let arguments come to the surface now to avoid resentments later. Now’s the time to take your whims and flirtations seriously. Don’t be afraid to go to bat for the things you love.

Love Horoscope: Mars stations retrograde in your relationship sector on the 6th bringing the heat to your closest relationships. If you’ve been avoiding hard conversations, there’s no way to avoid them any longer. Though this influence can bring breakups, it’s more about a separation from toxic dynamics. It’s time to clear the air.

Money Horoscope: Whether you overspend or are unnecessarily frugal, money is something you can never quite get a handle on. Though you’re getting better at sticking to a budget, it’s so easy to fall back into bad habits. Acknowledging a spending spree on the 7th leads to getting serious about a financial plan by the 24th.

• New Moon in Sagittarius (12/1): Public speaking engagement is canceled
  Full Moon in Gemini (12/15): Wild family holiday party
• New Moon in Capricorn (12/30): A grounding community gathering
• Other Key Dates: 12/4, 12/7, 12/19, 12/24, 12/26

Career disappointments and perceived public failures have done a number on your self worth this year. December is for reviewing what went wrong and “rebranding” on your own terms. Try to avoid a hustle mindset and focus instead on how to make things easier. Simplifying your role and streamlining your offerings gives you freedom. It’s time to stop trying to anticipate everyone else’s needs. Sometimes saying less really is saying more. The serenity you crave comes through being kind to yourself and prioritizing spaciousness. Take a mini vacation. Get a facial. Give yourself permission to just be.

Love Horoscope: Mercury retrograde is in play through the 15th and this influence has both you and your partner too tied up with work to spend quality time. If you’re single, this is an ideal time to pause on dating and review what it is you really want from connection. If you met the perfect person today, are you even ready for love?

Money Horoscope: Mars stations retrograde in your daily work sector on the 6th initiating a period of slow business. Though you’re not getting the holiday bonus or boost in sales that you expected, you’re also getting a break from the grind. Focus your energy this month on streamlining systems and doing less to earn more.

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