December Horoscopes

December Horoscopes

It seems the year has left the best for last. 2024 has been full of surprises… but with Pluto happily in its new home, December sees the dust finally settle, bringing a certain sense of exhalation and closure. 

With Mars retrograde, the cosmos invites us to slow down, process, and stay present with our bodies. With Mercury retrograde, we’re also being reminded that words aren't always required for meaningful communication — something which may resonate as we gather with family and loved ones during this magical time of the year.

Hello December! That gorgeous end-of-year magic we all know and love will begin to trickle through as Neptune goes direct on Dec 8th. The world may have felt a little intense as of late, but here’s a cosmic reminder that we’re all more connected than not. The veil thins further with our alchemical Summer Solstice on December 21st, also marking Capricorn season, so there’ll be an earthy flavour to it. Practical magic!
Speaking of which, December concludes with a second(!) New Moon (in Capricorn), on New Year’s Eve. This double portion of auspiciousness is your invitation to set intentions, squared. The universe is officially supporting you in getting to work on (or getting out of the way of) those dreams. At the same time, don’t forget to first reflect on the heart-opening moments of 2024; challenges you overcame, moments where you cried, laughed, or learned more about who you are on your beautiful journey here.

Continue reading for your sign-specific monthly horoscope. We recommend taking a look at your Sun, Moon & Rising signs.

It’s time for some self-lovin’ Aries. As your ruling planet (Mars) goes retrograde, December invites you to distil your life down to what matters most. Your sign rules the sphere of natural instincts; and this transit reminds you that you can always look inward for the answers you seek. Trust your own compass, it knows you better than anyone. The retrograde, which runs through to the end of February, doesn’t mean that life is coming to a standstill — but rather that your journey may start to present a crossroads, new choices, or a different path altogether.
A clarifying Gemini Full Moon arrives on December 15th, just before Mercury ends its retrograde the next day. This transit has been activating your sector of life purpose, adventure and travel since mid-November, so get ready for epiphanies and downloads in this sphere.
Excitingly, we have two New Moons this month! The Capricorn New Moon unfolding on December 31st, offers a perfect portal for sewing cosmic seeds and intentions for 2025. What’s next, Aries? If there was zero possibility of failing, what would you reach for? Whether you’re ready for more love, abundance, travel, play or freedom; the universe is waiting for you to ask. Tip: writing down your resolutions, followed by ‘and so it is’ can work wonders. Promise yourself you’ll check back in a year!
December brings beauty, spaciousness and change dear Taurus, but it also asks you to acknowledge the duality of life. Where there’s light, there will inevitably be shadow; and where there are new beginnings there will be endings. Wonderfully, as one of the most grounded and embodied signs of the zodiac, you’ll be able to gift yourself deep presence either way. More than that, as the sign that rules beauty, you’ll always be able to access exactly that. With Uranus still retrograde in your sign, December will be a powerful month for consciously and stubbornly turning to face those glimmers of light in spaces which otherwise feel challenging. The Sagittarius New Moon (on December 1st) sets the tone for the whole month, for you flavouring December with an alchemical potency. You’re undergoing an inner transformation (which will be reflected in your outer world), and that’s a beautiful thing. Trust that you’ll exit the other side even more in alignment with your soul’s truth. Note: Mercury retrograde goes direct on December 15th, marking a major turning point for you.
As you connect with others and possibly host holiday gatherings, your warmth, generosity and calm presence will be deeply appreciated by those in your orbit. However, Mars retrograde reminds you to honour your own boundaries. Finally, the Capricorn New Moon on December 31st beautifully sets an optimistic tone for the year ahead. What are you ready to release from 2024? Equally importantly, what are you ready to create in 2025?
Dear Gemini, your word for the month is Love. Mercury, your ruling planet, will be retrograde for the first two weeks of December, activating your sector of relationships and a portal of sharing and connecting. While Mars retrograde asks you to think before acting, this Mercury transit almost insists that you don’t think before speaking. Share what comes to you in real time, and if someone pops into your mind, why not reach out?  At the same time stay present with your words, as their ability to magnetise and manifest may become clearer — especially with the Sagittarius New Moon (December 1st) flavouring the whole month.
When Venus enters Aquarius (December 7th), Pluto’s recent transit will feel more easeful and the world will suddenly feel lighter and calmer. This will be the perfect time to travel, or begin making plans. Your annual and glorious Full Moon unfolds on December 15th, one day before Mercury stations direct. This auspicious lunar portal reflects a powerful renewal of self, as you prepare to step into the new year. Here’s your chance to let go of old identities, stories, and beliefs about who you are, opening the door to a fresh chapter. Speaking of new chapters, the Solstice on December 21st will feel magical, bringing us (with an earthy Capricorn flavour) to the New Moon on Dec 31st which colours New Year’s Eve with a powerful sense of self-reflection. Whether you’re in company or not, take a few quiet moments to honour your personal journey as you cross into a sparkly 2025.
Your world is about to become a whole lot more sparkly Cancer! For over a decade, your sign was tensely moving in opposition to one of the most challenging and transformative planets in astrology (Pluto); but as of late November, you’re free to soar! December is officially your month to pick the fruits of your labour, to decompress and spoil yourself. Previously challenging areas of your life will somehow start to feel simpler, and doors once closed may miraculously open. The ‘why’ behind how things have unfolded will make more sense, and finding closure will feel easier than ever. With Saturn now direct, the universe reminds you that when it comes to manifestation some dreams simply take time (or the right timing), and you’re now stepping into your time. Alongside this juiciness, December brings an opportunity to shift habits you’ve outgrown, with the Sagittarius New Moon infusing your entire month with a focus on well-being.
Mid-month will be perfect for a self-love day (or week), as the Gemini Full Moon and Mercury stationing direct both evoke a cathartic and clarifying energy. Besides, relationships will soon take centre-stage, with the Sun activating your sector of love by moving into Capricorn on the Solstice (December 21st), and with the Capricorn New Moon on New Year’s Eve. Use this portal to set the tone for a glorious year ahead. You deserve that and more!
You’re in for a magical four weeks lovely Leo. Mars is in your sign, and your sector of pleasure, self-expression and romance is activated for the entire month. However that manifests, December offers a different vibe to the year you’ve had thus far.
When Pluto switched signs last month, we collectively moved through a milestone ending and new beginning. For you, it may feel like someone, something, or some aspect of your life has been lost; but the cosmos reminds you that where space exists, new gifts will flow through. Stay open to experiencing more joy, beauty and connection from places you hadn’t thought of, and they will come. As a fire sign, patience may not be your forte, but Mars retrograde through Leo (December 7th) is here to teach us just that.
Venus moves into Aquarius on the same day, activating your sector of relationships and offering an opportune window for smoothing out any miscommunications or hurt feelings. If you’re feeling more introspective, it’ll also be a wonderful portal for getting experimental with your personal creativity. What mediums spark your curiosity?
While many signs wind down towards the end of the year, not you Leo. Your sector of wellness and routine will be activated by the potent Summer Solstice (December 21st), as well as our final New Moon which arrives on December 31st. You’ll be feeling inspired and resolution-ready for 2025, but don’t forget to first honour your strength, personal growth, and the highs and lows of the alchemical year you’ve just had.
Dear Virgo, this month the universe invites you to rest and reflect. Your planetary ruler is retrograde in Sagittarius, and as we move through Sagittarius season, consider this the universe’s way of asking you to slow down and enjoy the final weeks of 2024. If this wasn’t clear enough, our planet of action (Mars) will also go retrograde through Leo on December 7th, which for you carries a distinctly existential flavour. You’re being asked to look at your ‘why,’ — what drives you, and what that means.
The next day as Neptune goes direct, your sector of relationships is activated, and you might find clarity in any friendship or colleague roadbumps you’ve been experiencing. At the least, you’ll likely start to feel more social around now, right in time for the seasonal festivities!
December’s Full Moon in Gemini is a big one, as it conjoins Jupiter retrograde. Think of this Moon as a question mark, with answers flowing through the next day as your planetary ruler (Mercury) goes direct. This moon activates your sector of career, finances and legacy — so it’ll be perfect for furthering that trail of self-reflection and life purpose. Beautifully, we have two New Moons this month, and the latter falls on New Year’s Eve. In Capricorn, there couldn’t be a better portal for stamping in what you want to see realised in 2025 and beyond. Journalling will be particularly powerful here!
Lovely Libra, your December forecast is light and expansive. While the collective may be somewhat in shambles following Pluto’s shift last month, you’ll have the sense that things are coming beautifully full circle for you. Indeed, this is the last month where the Lunar South Node transits your sign, where it’s been catalysing a major identity journey for you since July 2023. It’ll be worth reflecting on what themes arose around that time, what (or who) you’ve released, as well as how far you’ve come.
On December 7th, Venus, your ruling planet, enters Aquarius, opening up new possibilities for love in every sense of the word. Whether that’s someone special, a new passion, or place — allow yourself to be swept off your feet!
On the same day Mars, our planet of action, goes retrograde in Leo. Activating your sector of networks and community, you may find yourself more inclined towards going back to basics. If your nervous system has been feeling overstimulated, getting offline and into nature for even a couple of hours will work wonders. Somatic practices like yin yoga and self-massage will also do the trick.
With Neptune direct in Pisces the next day, you’ll start feeling more inclined towards bringing consistency to your creativity. That doesn’t mean losing spontaneity, but it might mean starting up a daily practice! Perfect timing, as the Sun shifts into Capricorn for our Solstice and our final New Moon on December 31st, providing the perfect intention setting signature. All this Capricorn energy serves as a reminder: where you water your seeds, they shall grow.
Your world will feel lighter and brighter this month dear Scorpio. This is a time to begin expanding your visions, dreams and ideas around how you want to live your life, and share your gifts. Now that your sign ruler (Pluto) is settling into Aquarius, you’ll be feeling simply different, on multiple levels. In Capricorn (where it's been for the last decade) your journey was more about putting in the time and hard work; honouring traditions and paying dues, if you will. With Pluto in Aquarius, you’ll be leaning more into experimentation, new paradigms and mould-breaking magic. No stress if that means nothing to you yet — after all, this is a sixteen-year transit. A gentle optimism will flow through this month nonetheless.
Venus supports this transition, also entering Aquarius on December 7th, and activating your sector of home and family. If you’ve been feeling more distant from loved ones than you’d like, the universe invites you to get creative with ways of connecting.
We have a Gemini Full Moon on December 15th, the day before Mercury goes direct, bringing that sweet end of year clarity. Wind down and enjoy the spaciousness that accompanies this chapter; with Mars retrograde, early nights will feel particularly nourishing for your body.
Finally we arrive at the last lunar event of the year, a Capricorn New Moon which auspiciously lands on New Year’s Eve. Whatever your plans may be, give yourself a big hug Scorpio. You’ve made it through 2024 with flying colours, and the world can’t wait to see what’s next.
Happy solar season Sagittarius! With a New Moon in your sign immediately kicking off the month, December will feel both comforting and expansive in a way that’s unique to your sign. We do have a few retrogrades; your planetary ruler (Jupiter), and Mars too. For you this simply means taking your time with decisions and making space for yourself, whatever that means for you. With Venus in Aquarius from December 7th, it’ll be a wonderful portal for exploring new hobbies, interests and passions; as well as putting yourself out there and meeting new like-minded souls. Neptune will go direct early in the month, which may bring some clarity to your spheres of home and family. It will be a lovely time to get creative with re-decorating your space, and connecting (or celebrating) with loved ones.
Speaking of which, the Gemini Full Moon on December 15th activates your sector of relationships, inviting you to celebrate yourself, and let yourself be celebrated. This moon conjoins Jupiter, so its lunar effect will be magnified. Get ready!
Our powerful solstice unfolds on December 21st as the Sun moves out of your sign and into pragmatic Capricorn. This sacred day is one for honouring the Earth and its natural cycles, your ancestry, and personal story. The earthy vibes carry and deliver us to our final Cap New Moon of the year which magically falls on December 31st. What a beautiful year you’ve had Sagittarius. Here’s to an incredible 2025!
Dear Capricorn, your December looks glowy and fresh. As you approach your solar return, the cosmos will begin wrapping up cycles, bringing forth waves of closure and new energy. Pluto finally left your sign last month, and you’ll still be feeling a sense of lightness trickling through. Life just got a whole lot easier! A Sagittarius New Moon sets the tone for the entire month on December 1st, and for you this will feel somewhat spiritually or existentially flavoured. You may find yourself reflecting on some of the bigger questions this month, around themes of purpose and meaning. Trust the journey, and know that your answers will come. With Mars and Jupiter both retrograde, a process of self-enquiry is exactly where you’re meant to be!
Meanwhile, Neptune goes direct this month, inviting you to lean into spontaneity and spaciousness. When was the last time you fully let your intuition lead the way? This will be a wonderful portal for tuning into your heart for answers, particularly around the Gemini Full Moon on December 15th. Tip: Be mindful of last-minute work demands, and check in with yourself before saying yes to anything!
The year gloriously closes with both a powerful Solstice (marking Capricorn season!) on December 21st. Then, we have our magical and final New Moon in your sign, on the last day of the year. What a ride Capricorn. As we close 2024, it’ll be worth honouring your journey, the efforts you’ve made, and the work you’ve put in this past year. You’re doing great.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year Aquarius, and with Venus moving into your sign in the first week of December, you’ll be feeling it! This month will be amazing for refreshing your look, whether that means a new hairstyle or updating your wardrobe. What feels fresh, and more importantly, what feels like you? At the same time, with your sector of communication activated for most of the month, it’ll be worth tying up any loose threads when it comes to sharing or expressing yourself. Is there someone who should know how you feel? As Mercury goes direct on December 16th, you’ll be offered a portal of cosmic support in asserting your truth. It’ll feel wonderful having anything that’s been on your chest cleared out by the New Year.
As the Sun moves into Capricorn on December 21st for the Summer Solstice, the veil will be thinned, especially for you as your sector of spiritual connection is activated. This will be the perfect time for all things esoteric; tarot, astro readings, aura photography and so on. If that’s not your cup of tea, simply going into nature and connecting with the earth’s cycles on this potent day will feel equally magic.
Finally we arrive at our final Capricorn New Moon of the year, which auspiciously lands on December 31st. Make space for honouring the year that passed, and all you envision for a dazzling 2025.
December brings you a sense of peace and ease dear Pisces. Magic is being greenlit again with Neptune going direct in your sign, as well as two potent New Moons this month.
But first, Venus enters Aquarius on December 7th, soothing some of the collective chaos which began with our Pluto transit last month, and bringing in the sense of holiday magic that we’re all here for. On a personal level, you may find yourself noticing beauty in new places. Stay open to new opportunities, chance meetings, or collaborations. Even as we wrap up the year, your sector of career and abundance will be activated for most of the month, and you never know what goodness awaits the other side of a ‘yes.’

Mars goes retrograde early in the month, asking you to pay attention to your daily habits and routines. Are they serving you as well as they could? With this transit, you’re reminded that it’s the little consistent changes that pay off. You’ve got this.
Speaking of consistency, we enter the season of the zodiac’s workhorse with our Summer Solstice on December 21st. You’ll be feeling more empowered than ever to bring the changes that you seek to your life — and with our year concluding with a Capricorn New Moon on December 31st, the universe is asking you to dream as big as you possibly can, so it can meet you half way.
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Words by @endsinsolace
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