Have you had snow yet? Got your tree up? December is here, and we’re feeling festive. With the rush to get everything done ahead of the new year, things can feel a tad hectic. But the stars are setting us up for a far more stable month ahead. Shall we take a look at the general astrological forecast for the next few weeks? 

The month starts with the new moon in Sagittarius, followed by the Mercury cazimi in Sagittarius on 6 December, which will put us in a mindset of being full of new and unexpected ideas. On the same day, Mars will station retrograde in Leo, pushing us to slow down, reflect and be mindful of the steps we take. On 7 December, we’ll have a double whammy transit day; Venus will enter Aquarius, and Neptune will station direct. With this energy, we will be passionate about obtaining our desires, no matter how unconventional they are. Do you have the guts to stand with what you truly want?

In the middle of the month, the full moon in Gemini will illuminate the sky, causing us to overthink a big emotional upset that took a stab at our ego, disorienting our sense of purpose. However, on the same day – the 15th – Mercury will be stationed directly. No more Mercury retrograde! On 21 December, the sun will enter Capricorn, marking the beginning of Capricorn season and winter solstice: happy birthday, Capricorns. This Capricorn season will be an interesting one, with us turning towards healing. We’ll process all the emotions that came up from the full moon. 

On the 30th, there is one more new moon, but this one is in Capricorn, which shows us the power of discipline and wisdom during times of self-doubt. Then it’s New Year’s Eve, and 2024 is done and dusted. Bring on 2025. 

So that’s an overview. Now for the specifics: scroll on for your star sign’s December 2024 horoscope…

The way you see the world is shifting big time. You’ve been dealt a few blows recently, and you’re struggling to hold on to optimism. Pause and reframe, Aries. What about all the great stuff that’s been going on alongside this? Have you taken a moment to appreciate that? Life is a funny thing with highs and lows coexisting. Don’t give up on hope. 

You’ll be debating the things you indulge in in life, and if these match your overarching philosophy, especially when your planet, Mars, stations retrograde. There will be an opportunity to meet like-minded friends who can encourage this new way of being. Or, perhaps open up to people you’re already close to – you’ll never know if they’ll be on the same vibration as you unless you ask.

By mid-month, you may be triggered by people involved in your day-to-day or maybe even by your own misconceptions , causing you to lash out and move backwards from your perceived progression. Reminders of the new tools you’ve learned to deal with the waxing and waning of life will help you; however, you need to be consistent. Practice makes perfect. This will be a challenge throughout Capricorn season, but it’s a reminder of the importance of discipline. Keep working at it and you will succeed. 

Soul-searching is the theme for the month and what propelled this energy is a sense that you are ready to heal. Your old values and subconscious patterns may feel like the enemy. This is making it hard for you to be disciplined in this aspiration but it doesn’t mean it’s impossible. You have this deep motivation to address your inner self and become the best you can be. When your planet, Venus, enters Aquarius this month, all this will be supercharged. You may connect with people, including those in your current circle, who you are in sync with and who encourage you in your soul-searching and healing.

By mid-month, expect a breakthrough. Say goodbye to old values and practices that no longer serve you. It’s OK if this is an uncomfortable process. If you pause, think before you act and focus on what you’ve learned so far, you’ll have the success you’re seeking. This may inspire you to rethink your philosophical understanding of the world, and maybe even learn new mindfulness tools that can help you in this self-healing journey. Remember the quote, nothing worth having comes easy – the hard work will be worth it, promise.

Hey, Leo. You’re usually so shiny, but for some reason, you’ve been holding back. You’re questioning yourself, right? Things aren’t quite clicking and you’re overthinking everything you do. We’re sorry to say it looks like this vibe will continue into December. But there’s light at the end of this tunnel. Reconnect with who you are and what you want and then put that out into the world. It’ll all start to move more smoothly soon. 

Love and relationships are on your mind this month. You want to be sure you’re attracting the right people. The best way to do that? Put out the energy you want to bring towards you. Be what you want to see. A great shout this month is to explore a new hobby or interest; you’ll encounter people who match your energy and desires. 

Ooh, there’s a moment of connection (or reconnection) ahead with people who just get you. It feels kind of magic, doesn’t it? The downside is that some other relationships might look a bit duller in comparison. Be prepared to question some of those bonds. You want to be able to express yourself freely with everyone in your circle. No second guessing required. 

You pride yourself on being open-minded and considerate of others. That’s a great thing, but be careful of how this can tip into people-pleasing. There’s a way to be flexible while staying true to yourself. Maybe this month is the time to break some habits so you can get that balance right. 

Time for a payrise, Scorpio? You’ve been thinking about this a lot recently. You’re feeling undervalued and it’s getting to the point where you want to speak up. The planets are pointing to the need to strategise thoroughly before you go charging in, especially as Mars, your planet, is stationing retrograde. We know, we know, you’re desperate to voice what you need. But hold fire. Make sure you can set up the conversation so it’s received in the best way possible… and you’ll get the results you’re after. 

On the full moon this month, you’ll feel yourself letting go of some lingering co-dependency. You’ll be itching for independence, craving self-reliance. This isn’t new for you, of course, but you’ve definitely been in your comfort zone in the past. Now, you’re ready to move out of it. Be proud of yourself, this evolution is something to admire. 

With the new moon in your sign, you are feeling a sense of renewal. Great news for your birthday! Your mind is running a mile a minute with new ideas and adventures you want to pursue but there may be some family and/or home responsibilities you need to tend to. It’s a lot. Give yourself grace and patience to navigate all this.

There may be some close relationships you need to let go of or redefine by mid-month. You’ve been thinking about bettering yourself, and to do that you need the support of people who are on the same vibration. Communicate your expectations and boundaries – you never know if they will want to come along on the ride or not, especially with Mercury being direct in your sign around this time (take advantage of the energy!). Whatever the decision, don’t let this situation or anything else make you doubt your self-worth. You have the strength to be able to go after whatever aspiration you have in your mind. It’s just up to you to be convinced of that and follow through. 

Exciting times ahead, Aquarius! There are dreams and aspirations you have that you are ready to conquer. Except… wait a minute. Is that some self-doubt? Are you questioning your capability? Nix that, sharpish. This is the time to hype yourself up and smack down any sort of defeatist energy. Only then will you be able to power ahead with those aha moments. 

There are a lot of eyes on you this month, especially with Venus in your sign. Acknowledge that and accept it. You are deserving of admiration and appreciation. You might question that sometimes, and we get it, but notice just how brilliant everyone around you thinks you are. They’re right! 

In order to put all of your focus on your goals, you may have to let go of some of the things you enjoy the most just for a little while. There is a call for you to put all of your energy into networking and reaching the end goal. This may mean you need some time to isolate and focus. Of course you can have some time to socialise, especially with Christmas around the corner. It will be great for you to blow off some steam and find some inspiration. But remember the end goal: you have a mission to accomplish. So go do it!

Pisces, you’ve got an exciting opportunity this month thanks to your creativity and mental dexterity. But it’ll pass you by unless you grab it. There are certain habits you need to drop in order to do this. Have a think about the way you work and what’s not functioning how it should. Sort that out and success lies ahead. 

Be sure you surround yourself with supportive people this month. You want to make sure you are avoiding energy vampires all the time, but especially in December. You’re such a giving type, Pisces. Make sure that energy is being reciprocated. Now is the perfect time to review the relationships in your life to make sure there is a healthy balance of give and take.

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