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ARIES
You're feeling adventurous as Mars, your ruler, joins the Sun and Venus in Sagittarius, igniting your wanderlust. Through December 21, explore what excites you—pursue bold ideas, new experiences, travel, and learning that broadens your horizons. Watch for December 8, when Mars clashes with Saturn; expect frustration and delays that require tough choices. Let maturity guide you, not impulsive reactions. Mars shifts into Capricorn on December 15, moving from your ninth house of adventure into your tenth house of career, turning exploratory learning into professional risk-taking. For six weeks, Mars brings laser focus, determination, and clarity. Your drive aligns with professional goals, transforming adventurous ideas into tangible career progress. Take bold steps even when timing feels imperfect—this is your moment to initiate projects with lasting impact and embrace challenges that expand your reach. Capricorn season begins December 21, bringing clarity about which mountain to climb. It's time to assert your authority, express your thoughts, and pursue opportunities you've been hesitant to take. This isn't about reckless moves—it's about strategic ambition backed by the confidence Mars provides. Carry this momentum into 2026 as you climb your next mountain with purpose and determination.
Venus, your ruling planet, begins December in adventurous Sagittarius, lighting up your eighth house of shared resources. Joined by Mars and the Sun, this fiery energy brings important decisions around contracts, finances, and commitments. With the new and full moons highlighting your money houses, December 8–11 may bring a financial reckoning: Mars and Saturn clash, urging you to rein in spending and navigate tricky moments with friends or collaborators. Mid-month, your focus shifts to bigger questions. Insights arise through the ninth house of spirituality, philosophy, higher learning, and long-distance travel. On December 15, Mars moves into pragmatic Capricorn, sharpening your strategy and focus as you clarify long-term goals. By December 21, Capricorn season grounds your adventurous spirit—travel, explore, and expand your horizons while staying practical and intentional. Venus enters Capricorn on December 24, empowering your plans with charm, grace, and purpose. Dream boldly: the ninth house invites you to align your ambitions with meaning. Step into 2026 with clarity, courage, and a plan that actually excites you.
Gemini, December demands your presence even when you'd rather hide at home. The Full Moon in Gemini on December 4 squares the lunar nodes, acting as a semi-eclipse that pushes your life forward. This isn't a small lesson: it's a karmic moment asking you to choose evolution over stagnation and to prioritize authenticity over performance. Where are you giving more than you have? Where are you choosing connection over honesty? Mercury stationed direct at the end of November, but you're still in cleanup mode. Venus, Mars, and the Sun in Sagittarius activate your seventh house of partnerships, bringing both attraction and friction. Venus offers sweetness while Mars demands action. On December 8, Mars squares Saturn, sharpening conflicts around overwork and delays. This tension eases mid-month when Mars enters Capricorn on December 15, shifting focus to your eighth house of shared resources. By December 21, Capricorn season arrives, grounding partnerships in practical terms and genuine collaboration. Jupiter retrograde in your second house may pause projects that were gaining momentum. Take time to rest when you can—you're in demand, Gemini. A holiday party without you is boring, but pace yourself. December rewards presence, not perfection.
December calls you to prioritize self-care in the first half; even caretakers need a break. Since June, Jupiter in your first house has energized your vitality and magnetized exciting people and projects to you. Now Jupiter retrograde slows everything down, giving you time to process all the growth from the past six months. The first two weeks focus squarely on your health and well-being. Your radiance—or lack of it—tells you everything about whether your lifestyle is working. Prioritize rest, nourishment, and downtime; without them, you get cranky, burnt out, and overwhelmed. The December 4 Full Moon in Gemini, followed by a Mars–Saturn square on December 8, highlights where you need better boundaries with work and what needs to change. This is your chance to assess what’s draining you and make adjustments that actually improve your daily life. The second half shifts attention to your personal and business partnerships. Mars enters Capricorn on December 15, bringing confidence and determination to your seventh house, though watch for friction with partners. The Sun follows on December 21, warming your relationships just in time for the holidays. When Venus enters Capricorn on December 24, she softens any remaining tension, bringing grace and harmony to close out the year.
Bring on the fun, Leo! For the first half of December, the Sun, Mars, and Venus in Sagittarius light up your fifth house of creativity, self-expression, and romance. You'll be going out more and prioritizing pleasure, but don't let just anyone into your inner circle. Ask yourself: Are they adding to your life or taking from it? Mars squares Saturn on December 8 and Neptune on December 14, bringing potential financial constraints that could downsize plans or dampen festivities. You might overindulge, as Sagittarius loves doing everything to excess, which could lead to burnout or heartbreak. When Capricorn season arrives, the energy shifts toward your sixth house of health and daily routines. Mars enters Capricorn on December 15 with focused determination, followed by the Sun on December 21 and Venus on December 24. This grounded Capricorn energy asks you to build sustainable habits rather than crash and burn. Self-care becomes non-negotiable as your well-being finally gets the priority it deserves. Use this grounded energy to restore and recover, setting yourself up to step into 2026 feeling strong, vital, and ready to conquer the new year.
Last month’s Mercury retrograde left you annoyed and stressed; now you're in cleanup mode. Yet the intensity continues, with multiple planets in your fourth house of home and family, where dynamics may be shifting. On December 5, the Full Moon in Gemini lights up your career and public life—bubbly and chaotic as you juggle social commitments and home tensions. You can't be everywhere at once, but rewarding connections appear. A fresh career moment may help you recognize you've been limiting yourself not from lack of talent or vision, but from operating inside an old version of your power. When Mars squares Saturn on December 8, expect conflicts with your partner around home disagreements. Fortunately, Venus in your fourth house makes this an ideal time to decorate or prepare your space for the holidays. Everything shifts on December 15 when Mars enters Capricorn, followed by the Sun on December 21 and Venus on December 24, energizing your fifth house of pleasure, creativity, and romance. Time for joy and passion. Capricorn brings strategic focus to your romantic and artistic pursuits, aligning beautifully with your meticulous nature as you cultivate excellence in love and self-expression. Step into 2026 ready to play.
Libra, harness your irresistible charm this month. You're busy, social, and making lots of plans—stay flexible, as they'll keep changing. The Full Moon in Gemini on December 4 activates expansion and new perspectives, possibly bringing an unexpected offer or invitation that pulls you out of your familiar orbit. This lunar moment could flip a switch around belief systems, travel plans, or higher learning, reigniting your curiosity about what's possible. With Sagittarius planets keeping you tied to daily logistics, you'll need to balance adventure with practicality. Your natural graciousness can lift people's spirits, so share the holiday cheer. Things settle after mid-month when Mars enters Capricorn on December 15, moving into your home sector and bringing stamina for domestic projects. The Sun follows on December 21, shifting your focus toward creating warmth for loved ones while keeping your long-term vision in mind. Venus, your ruler, enters Capricorn on December 24, bringing harmony and elegance to your inner sanctuary—the foundation you'll build from in the year ahead. This is a beautiful time to be home for the holidays, with Mars providing energy and Venus adding softness as you prepare to step into 2026.
Financial matters take center stage early in the month as the Sun, Venus, and Mars move through Sagittarius, your house of cash. Sagittarius isn't known for budgeting, so stay vigilant—holiday spending escalates quickly. You're facing some tough choices about your resources, the kind you make under duress rather than pleasure. A financial commitment you'd rather avoid may be necessary, even if it's ultimately an investment in your long-term happiness. As Mars clashes with Saturn on December 8, expect delays and frustrations that force tough but necessary choices. Let wisdom guide you rather than desires. For a fixed water sign who tends to keep things private, Mercury in your first house activates your voice all month. If you have something to say, say it—because if you don't speak up deliberately, you'll blurt it out anyway. And remember: if you don't ask, you don't get. The month's best transit arrives on December 15 when Mars enters grounded Capricorn for six weeks. Your clarity and determination peak, enabling you to initiate long-term plans. The Sun follows on December 21, then Venus on December 24. You'll feel more grounded as these planets settle into Capricorn. It's an inward time, as you prefer. You're a profound thinker who doesn't do things superficially—use that depth in your conversations and daily exchanges rather than spiraling into dark thoughts. Your words carry weight this season—use them wisely.
You're magnetic stepping into December, with the Sun, Venus, and Mars in your sign radiating confidence and charm. Mars gives you an edge that can come off snarky or combative, but Venus provides the grace to soften that punch. You can genuinely uplift people's spirits over the holidays. Enjoy Venus in your sign—pamper yourself, do what you want, tend to your own life without worrying about what others think. The Full Moon in Gemini on December 4 highlights your relationships, helping you release ideas imposed by others about who you “need to be” while offering the chance to recommit to relationships both new and old. Mars in your sign opposes the Moon—volatile energy where disagreements can escalate quickly. Choose your words carefully or you'll have to backpedal and clean up your mess. December 15 brings a shift when Mars enters Capricorn, turning your attention to finances and possessions. This deliberate energy gives you focused determination to create stability and security. Capricorn season arrives December 21, with the Sun and Venus joining Mars on the 24th, amplifying this practical focus. Restrained discipline isn't your forte, but you might surprise yourself and become frugal in 2026.
You're tending to behind-the-scenes matters for the first half of the month. It feels like you're operating in the background, but don't fight it—this is preparation time before you step back into the spotlight. The Full Moon in Gemini on December 4 illuminates mounting pressures in your daily routine. Extra demands are piling up, and your body is sending signals. When stress builds, carve out time for rest and self-care. What needs attention now won't wait—address it before things escalate. With Saturn now direct, the brake is finally released. Things that felt stuck are starting to move. The universe is clearing interference and giving you a preview of the energy that will carry you into your personal new year. On December 15, everything shifts. Mars enters Capricorn for the first time in two years, igniting tremendous drive and focus. His energy is determined, disciplined, and accomplishment-driven, and he’s staying for six weeks. This momentum builds when the Sun enters your sign on December 21, followed by Venus on December 24, adding cool elegance to your assertive edge. You're in charge now. You're stepping into your power, claiming center stage, and ready to make a commanding entrance as 2025 closes. The second half of December belongs to you.
December kicks off with holiday spirit as the Sun, Venus, and Mars in adventurous Sagittarius energize your friendships and aspirations. The Full Moon in Gemini on December 4 brings wild, chaotic fun—you’re buzzing with fresh ideas and ready to implement them. Around December 6 and 7, things may finally click at work after weeks of transitional chaos; at minimum, you’ll have a clearer handle on the messaging that works best for you. Still, challenges remain: the Mars–Saturn square on December 8 brings conflict to a head. Tensions over principles within your social circle need confronting, and the divide between what you want and what you can afford grows painfully clear. The intensity eases mid-month when Mars moves into Capricorn on December 15, followed by the Sun on the 21st and Venus on the 24th. This planetary shift pulls you inward, encouraging behind-the-scenes work and quieter reflection. You’re being asked to step back from the noise and tend to what’s happening beneath the surface. Don’t carry everything alone—you deserve rest and support just like anyone else. Use this time to recharge without guilt. You’ll close the year grounded and clear-headed, ready to enter 2026 with renewed purpose.
The month begins with your attention on career and how you’re showing up in the world. With the Sun, Venus, and Mars moving through Sagittarius, your ambitions expand and new doors begin to open. But the Full Moon in Gemini on December 4 brings some chaos—home repairs, family needs, and work demands may all hit at once. Protect your peace when things get messy. Neptune stations direct on December 10, lifting the fog that’s been clouding your judgment. Still, the first half of the month may feel tense, especially around December 8 when Mars clashes with Saturn. Delays, responsibilities, or fatigue could test your patience. You may have to make a difficult decision, but the message is clear: ease up on the pressure you’re putting on yourself. Saturn asks for steadiness, not strain. Much of December is about noticing where you’re running into resistance and adjusting your approach. It’s not about choosing the easy path—it’s about choosing the one that actually works for you. Is this still the career direction you want? Is this where you want your time and energy to go? As you move toward 2026, December becomes a useful check-in that helps you recalibrate and move forward with more clarity.
