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DECEMBER 2024

The holiday spirit may be hard to come by, thanks to Mercury retrograde at the beginning of the month. But before you start throwing out your ornaments, hang on. It’s going to be gone mid-month. Grab your hot cocoa, a gingerbread man, and read on.

Mercury stationed retrograde last month on the 25th in the sign of Sagittarius. Travel, technology, and communication could be wonky as December commences. It’s best to exercise patience until this clears. Above all, watch your words. Although Sagittarius is all about the truth, a side of tact will prevent drama.

Despite that retrograde nonsense, the New Moon in Sagittarius on the 1st provides an burst of optimism. This lunation is like a breath of fresh winter air, the perfect tonic if you feel blue. It’s also the ideal time to set intentions for travel, education, and freedom.

Heads up: Mars stations retrograde on the 6th. During this transit, you might feel less enthused. The “fire” is out, leading to a sluggish, “meh” attitude. This could dampen your ambition, making it harder to stay on your hustle. Anger could also simmer under the surface, popping up unexpectedly. The best way to work with this energy: pace yourself. Find healthy ways to express your aggression. Most importantly, choose your battles wisely. If you pick a fight, you’ll wish you hadn’t. Mars will be direct on February 23rd.

Friends can become lovers and lovers can become friends when Venus flounces into Aquarius on the 7th. Mental rapport is essential during this transit, so it’s best to woo through the mind. If you can connect through your brains, you can go far. Spend money on gadgets, far-out art, and humanitarian causes. Venus moves into Pisces on January 2nd.

Neptune will be direct on the 7th. After months of reality checks, it’s time to dream! Imagination and intuition will be abundant, perfect for holiday magic making! Yay Santa!

The Full Moon in Gemini on the 15th is lovely for long conversations. Gather your favorite people for an early holiday celebration around a charcuterie board and cocktails. A night spent talking about the future creates stronger bonds.

Another reason to get together on the 15th: Mercury will be direct. Celebrate the end of aggravation and toast the impending festivities. As Mercury begins picking up speed over the following days, travel smooths out, communication improves, and life moves on.

The Sun in Capricorn on the 21st means traditions, structures, ambition, and rules are in vogue. Set your 2025 goals, finish your year-end projects, and honor customs. Capricorn season is busy, but if you carve out time for rest, you’ll be unstoppable! The Sun leaves the sign of the Mountain Goat on January 19th.

Christmas eve finds Jupiter and Saturn locked in a square. Conflicts are possible, so it’s best to remain grounded if you won’t want your holidays to be derailed by bickering. Also, this aspect could mean a moral crisis. If that happens, be patient. A breakthrough may be on the way soon.

December ends with a New Moon in Capricorn on the 30th, a night infused with magic. Hope is alive! Dream of what you want for 2025. Create your wish list and send it out to the Universe. Then, be ready to take inspired action. So mote it be!

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Annnndddd here’s your personal monthly horoscopes:

Gemini: Your ruling planet, Mercury, is retrograde for the first half of the month, dear Gemini. This could impact your relationships – unless you zip your lip. The more you listen, the less likely you’ll encounter drama. The New Moon on the 1st brings a significant new person into your orbit. It could be the beginning of a marvelous romantic or business partnership. However, with Mercury retrograde, you’ll need to give it time to see if it’s a true vibe match. Mars retrograde on the 6th challenges your patience like never before. You are capricious by nature, but this retrograde demands you slow your roll until the end of February. The temptation to travel hits you hard when Venus tours the long journey section of your chart, starting on the 7th. You’ll encounter less trouble if you can hold off until Mercury stations direct on the 15th. That same day, the Full Moon in your sign illuminates your need for independence. Might this be a sign for a solo trip somewhere faraway? Perhaps. Finances increase when the Sun enters your joint resources section on the 21st. Windfalls, business partnerships, or tax breaks could fill your coffers. The 30th’s New Moon is auspicious for new side hustles and joint ventures. Whatever you begin this day could catch on next year.  

Cancer: Work occupies your mind for much of the month, dear Cancer. Mercury retrograde doesn’t make it easy, though. You could be mired in contentious conversations or endless red tape. Bear with it – this too shall pass. The New Moon on the 1st creates opportunities to shine on the job. You could attract the boss’s attention, which could mean a promotion before the month is out. However, caution with finances is advised when Mars stations retrograde on the 6th. Although you love spoiling your family, sticking to a budget might be better. Even so, Venus in Aquarius will help you find hidden sources of money. Stay alert for cash stashes or unexpected windfalls once this transit starts. Take the 15th off for rest. The Full Moon will be high in the sky that day, and Mercury will be direct. It’s best to keep a low profile so you’ll be holiday-ready. Relationships thrive when the Sun enters your partnership zone on the 21st. Closeness with your loved ones is assured. If you must travel for the holiday, be aware that Jupiter and Saturn are tangled in a square on Christmas Eve. Plans could get derailed at a moment’s notice, so it’s best to add as much extra travel time as possible. The New Moon on the 30th brings a new direction to a relationship. New love? A fresh business partnership? Or is it time to put a ring on it? However this works out, it looks like you end the year with a groovy person by your side.  

Virgo: Home is where your heart is this month, dear Virgo. However, your ruling planet, Mercury, is retrograde as December begins, which could lead to family drama. The New Moon on the 1st is the ideal day to set boundaries with loved ones if you wish to keep the holiday peace. Mars retrograde in your privacy sector increases your desire for alone time. But can you get it? Unlikely. Luckily, Venus in Aquarius on the 7th provides the perfect escape: work! You can find solace at the office, happily toiling away on pet projects. The Full Moon on the 15th finds you basking in the glow of a job well done. Promotions are on the way soon, perhaps before the year ends. Mercury stations direct on the same day, easing the family tension. Once the Sun enters Capricorn on the 21st, you’re ready to host all the fun events. Christmas Eve tests your holiday spirit when Jupiter and Saturn square off. Keep your cool. Romantic opportunities are yours for the plucking when the New Moon in Capricorn shows up on the 30th. As the ball drops for 2025, love rises.

Libra: Your mood is usually jolly this time of the year, dear Libra. That will be tested thanks to Mercury retrograde at the start of the month. Tap into your legendary diplomacy, and you’ll find a way to keep the peace. The New Moon on the 1st brings good news, possibly from a sibling. Perhaps you’ll have a reason to start the festivities early. Your social life takes a back seat when Mars stations retrograde on the 6th. You may be too busy with family to hit the dance floor. Or maybe you’ll be tired of the current company. Either way, this is the right time to dial the party circuit back. Romance is on the mind when your ruling planet, Venus, slips into your true love zone on the 7th. A relationship could get serious this winter. Could it be time to put a ring on it? Single Libras may be surrounded by new love offers, adding excitement to the winter. Once the Full Moon shows up on the 15th, you might be in the mood for a long-distance trip. Thankfully, Mercury will be direct that day, so feel free to book your tickets. Be sure to schedule your journey a bit later because the Sun in your domestic sector means holidays will most likely be at your crib. If a loved one is visiting from out of town, the Jupiter-Saturn square on the 24th could cause travel trouble. Be patient! They’ll get there eventually. The New Moon on the 30th is super duper for a pre-New Year’s Eve shindig with your family. Gather your peeps, pull out the party hats, and celebrate the possibilities for 2025!

Scorpio: Finances will need attention this month, dear Scorpio. Mercury retrograde could deliver unwelcome surprises, so it’s best to be as frugal as possible. That doesn’t mean you have to cheap out on your holiday presents. Instead, seek meaningful gifts, even if that means making it yourself. The New Moon on the 1st is excellent for seeking deals. If you want to hit the malls, this might be your best day. Also, a new source of income could be revealed. Stay alert for clever ways to make more cash, and you can bypass some of the sticky fiscal vibes. Your ruler, Mars, will be retrograde beginning on the 6th in the career section of your chart. This means it’s best to keep your anger in check. If you pop off, it could cost you a promotion or lead to a downfall. The more chill you are, the better. If you have not begun decorating your nest, start when Venus enters Aquarius on the 7th. Your imagination will be high, allowing you to create a unique festive landscape. The 15th is ideal for revisiting your budget. The Full Moon will arrive that day, shedding light on leaks. Mercury will also station direct on the 15th, providing ease as the holidays loom. The 21st could find you taking multiple road trips to visit loved ones when the Sun enters Capricorn. This could get expensive, leaving you tight when Jupiter squares Saturn on the 24th. It’s hard to be merry if your coffers are bare. Good news comes on the 30th’s New Moon. If Christmas was a bust, this could be the moment when you have something new to celebrate.

Sagittarius: Despite Mercury retrograde, dear Sagittarius, you’re in fine form as December arrives. This is your season, after all. You’re undoubtedly shining brighter than a holiday ornament, especially when the New Moon shows up on the 1st. Consider this your main character moment – if attention comes your way, own it! Travel could get funky when Mars stations retrograde on the 6th. Although you love to jet off on a moment’s notice, this means it’s better to plan accordingly. Love is on your mind when Venus tours your communication zone beginning on the 7th. Take a romantic risk, and you could have something to celebrate this month! The Full Moon on the 15th is dynamite for negotiating terms in a relationship. If you need to find a compromise or make a truce, this is your best day. Also, Mercury will be direct, helping to smooth communication issues. The Sun enters the money section of your chart on the 21st, blessing you with more dough – just in time for the festivities. However, your mood could be less jolly when Jupiter squares Saturn on the 24th. Family drama could derail the vibe, so keep boundaries high. A cash surprise on the 30th’s New Moon ends the year on a prosperous note. 

Capricorn: December starts on a quiet note, dear Capricorn. The Sun is sitting peacefully in the introspection section of your chart, alongside Mercury retrograde, the perfect excuse for solitude. A New Moon on the 1st is ideal for a self-care day. If you can schedule a massage, do it! Even if you cannot, rest will soothe your spirit. Mars retrograde on the 6th flashes financial warning signs. Slow your spending roll and stick to a budget. You’ll avoid cash calamity if you’re prudent. Even so, you’ll be tempted to spend when Venus sashays into Aquarius on the 7th. It might be wiser to make careful purchases on quality items rather than going whole hog. Wrap up work projects on the 15th when Mercury stations direct and a Full Moon signals endings. Get as much done as possible so you can enjoy your holidays. The hibernation period ends once the Sun strolls into your sign on the 21st. Social activity increases then, with you at the center of every fun gig. Get shined up with a new hairdo or fresh set of threads when the New Moon comes into view on the 30th. That way, you’ll be shiny and bright as the new year arrives. Yay!

Aquarius: Despite Mercury retrograde at the beginning of the month, your social life will be hopping, dear Aquarius! The New Moon on the 1st signals an early start to festivities – so be ready to deck every hall! Just remember to choose debates carefully if you want to avoid alienating some of your pals. Mars retrograde on the 6th finds you in an argumentative mood for months. Curb this streak, or you’ll FAFO. Venus in your sign on the 7th elevates your glam glow, adding to your attraction factor. Heads will turn – and it’s possible you’ll catch the eye of more than one admirer. The Full Moon enters the picture on the 15th, the same day that Mercury stations direct. This could be the moment when you connect with someone profoundly. True love? It may well be. Expect intensity and plenty of heat. The Sun quiets down in the introspection section of your chart on the 21st. After a busy social calendar, you’re ready for some peace and quiet (maybe with that special someone). That might be wise, considering the Jupiter-Saturn square on the 24th signals drama. Schedule a “me” day on the 30th when the New Moon beams a chill vibe in your direction. Rest up, and you’ll be ready to welcome in 2025 with ease, joy, and glory. 

Pisces: December has plenty of tense moments, dear Pisces. Although the New Moon on the 1st brings fantastic career opportunities, Mercury retrograde proves to be a killjoy. For example, you may land a hot promotion only to discover it comes with a boatload of red tape. It’s okay to say yes, but you’ll want to sort out the details carefully. Know what you’re getting into! Mars retrograde in your work zone beginning on the 6th brings aggression to the workplace. Suddenly, heads are rolling, and tempers flaring! YIKES. Find a sanctuary away from the fray when Venus drifts into Aquarius on the 7th. This transit allows you to hide as needed. The energy begins to clear when the Full Moon arrives on the 15th, the same day Mercury stations direct. This brings relief right as the holidays creep into the picture. Celebrations begin in earnest when the Sun enters your social sector on the 21st. Invites in your inbox keep you happily engaged with your crew. Sit out Christmas Eve. On that night, the Jupiter-Saturn square dampens your mood and energy. Demands from family could be draining, too. It’s important to prioritize self-care during these times. Give yourself the gift of JOMO (joy of missing out). Your best night for partying comes on the 30th with the New Moon. A gathering with your besties to commemorate the end of a tough year is in order. Don’t forget to celebrate the possibilities 2025 brings!  

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