This Month in Astrology
The following are astrological synopses of the month, updated in the fourth week of the previous month, including the month’s highlights, horoscope overviews, monthly aspects timeline, and Void of Course Moon monthly tables.
This Month in Astrology – December 2024
December 2024
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This Month’s Highlights
Inner Planets
Horoscopes for the Month
Void of Course Dates this Month
On December 1st, the New Moon occurs in the sign of Sagittarius. This lunation prompts a new beginning and awakens the adventurer in us. It prompts a focus on goals that increase our understanding and awareness, give us the courage to expand our horizons, and gain confidence and optimism through a broader perspective. With this potent Sagittarius energy, we discover ways to transcend the details of day-to-day life and nurture our faith, hope, and vision. It’s the first of two New Moons in December this year.
This New Moon forms a trine with Mars, supporting our energy and motivation levels on the one hand, and a square with Saturn, suggesting blocks to our efforts to begin anew on the other.
On December 6th, Mars stations and turns retrograde and will remain retrograde until February 23rd, 2025, beginning in the sign of Leo and returning to Cancer in early January. We are now in the position to re-assess our current projects, our approach to getting what we want, and our desire nature. Mars energy is essentially turned inward–it’s internalized, intensified, personalized, and perhaps pressurized. There can be passive-aggressive behavior during this cycle. We may be instigating problems or arguments rather than dealing with issues directly. However, this can be a good time to learn more about our inner motivations and desires, as well as to reconsider old projects and interests.
The first part of this retrograde is in the sign of Leo. Pride can push us to greater heights, but it can also keep us from expressing our true feelings or prevent us from truly learning from our experiences and from others. With Mars retrograde in Leo, we might see more sulking or pulling away to make a point. Leo rules children, creativity, recreational pleasure, entertainment, and romance. As such, we may need to re-assess our approach to these matters. We might feel some frustration or anxiety about these matters. Health issues may be a factor (especially in areas ruled by Leo, including the heart), and accidents a possibility throughout the Mars retrograde period. See the full discussion of Mars retrograde and Mars retrograde on the event calendar.
On December 7th, Neptune stations and turns direct after retrograde motion since July 2nd. We may begin to face some illusions we’ve held onto, confusing situations become clearer, and our creativity soars, or at least, we are more inclined to apply our creativity in the real world. We have more faith in our own dreams and visions, in others, and in our belief systems. Increasingly, we seek inspiration from external sources.
On December 13th, Jupiter forms a sesquiquadrate with Pluto, and events or circumstances can subtly challenge our beliefs, kickstarting a need for an attitude change. We might struggle between the desire to learn through experience and the compulsion to follow our ambitions. It’s crucial to find a balance in our journey of growth and advancement, as taking shortcuts or pushing too hard can ultimately set us back. While it can be tempting now, we should avoid exaggerating our importance or power to ourselves, as it’s easier to make costly mistakes this way.
On December 15th, a Full Moon occurs in the sign of Gemini. This lunation can bring sudden awareness to our lives and a rather urgent “need to know.” We may want to get an important message across, finish a communications project, or make an announcement. Travel and communications are in strong focus. Consider that Gemini’s ruler, Mercury, stations and turns direct on the same day as this Full Moon, skewing perceptions.
On December 15th, Mercury stations and turns direct after retrograde motion since November 25th. Mercury moves in direct motion over the same degrees it traveled in retrograde motion until January 2nd–this is also called its post-retrograde shadow. We’ve been in a good position to reevaluate our projects, visions, and goals, and we’ve given more thought to their meaning. Now, Mercury retraces its steps and information unclogs.
On December 24th, Jupiter forms a square with Saturn. This is the second of three perfections of this outer-planet transit with longer-term influence. [The previous perfection was on August 19th, and the next and final one is on June 15th, 2025, although the third perfection will occur while Jupiter is in Cancer and Saturn is in Aries.]
With this transit, circumstances present us with an opportunity for personal or professional growth, although the rewards may be delayed. We must restructure our lives or plans in accordance with rules, laws, limits, and the demands of reality. Ultimately, this process can lead to a stronger, more resilient version of ourselves or our projects.
This can be a time of temporary fluctuating finances, increased personal commitments, sudden obstacles to our goals, energy dips, or ups and downs with our faith/outlook. We might ask ourselves, “Why am I doing this?” What for?” or “What’s the point?” more frequently. There can be a sense that we’re not in the right place at the right time during this phase.
During this period, it is crucial to breathe new life into old plans rather than strike out with a new plan altogether. We may need to make sacrifices in one area of our lives to grow in another. It’s important not to overextend ourselves now and to avoid attempting easy fixes or shortcuts. The need to adjust our expectations is a natural part of the process, and with patience and perseverance, we can confidently navigate current obstacles and challenges.
On December 29th, Chiron stations and turns direct after retrograde motion since July 26th. Emotional truths about matters we’ve been avoiding or confused about begin to emerge now and in the coming weeks. While not always comfortable revelations, they can serve to motivate us to take appropriate action.
On December 30th, the second New Moon of the month occurs in the sign of Capricorn, stirring a new beginning. We recognize that having some boundaries and rules in place frees us up to enjoy ourselves as we meet our responsibilities. This lunation offers us the opportunity to set practical, attainable goals and work on developing maturity, self-discipline, and common sense. We’re prompted to consider and prepare for the future.
Date | Time (ET) | Event | Position |
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Dec 1 | 1:21 AM | New Moon in Sagittarius | 9 Sag 33' |
Dec 6 | 6:33 PM | Mars Retrograde | Mar 6 Leo 11'Rx |
Dec 7 | 1:13 AM | Venus enters Aquarius | Ven 0 Aqu 00' |
Dec 7 | 4:13 AM | Ceres enters Aquarius | Cer 0 Aqu 00' |
Dec 7 | 6:43 PM | Neptune Direct | Nep 27 Pis 08' |
Dec 8 | 10:26 AM | First Quarter Moon | 17 Pis 02' |
Dec 13 | 1:04 AM | Jupiter sesquadrate Pluto | Jup 15 Gem 32'Rx sesquadrate Plu 0 Aqu 32' |
Dec 15 | 4:01 AM | Full Moon in Gemini | 23 Gem 53' |
Dec 15 | 3:56 PM | Mercury Direct | Mer 6 Sag 24'D |
Dec 21 | 4:20 AM | Sun enters Capricorn | Sun 0 Cap 00' |
Dec 22 | 5:18 PM | Last Quarter Moon | 1 Lib 34' |
Dec 24 | 4:59 PM | Jupiter square Saturn | Jup 14 Gem 01'Rx square Sat 14 Pis 01' |
Dec 29 | 4:13 PM | Chiron Direct | Chi 19 Ari 00' |
Dec 30 | 5:27 PM | New Moon in Capricorn | 9 Cap 44' |
Dec 31 | 12:34 AM | Pluto sextile True Node | Plu 1 Aqu 03' sextile Nod 1 Ari 03' |
(See the full table for 2024)
(See the full table for 2025)
See also: This Week in Astrology week to week for more detail.
This Month’s Overview Horoscopes
The following horoscopes outline how the above astrological influences might affect each individual sign.
Overview horoscopes fill in here as I write them, ideally during the week before the month begins. It is not unusual to see some signs temporarily missing as I write the twelve of them over the course of a few days, starting with the featured sign of the month (birthday month).
AriesDecember 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Aries: December can be a month of some backtracking and delays that allow you to refine and improve your projects, dear Aries. However, it's also an important month for getting to a much better place mentally. Redoing work that you thought was complete or returning to old material or conversations and problems can make you feel a little stuck, but you're making substantial progress. In the first few weeks of December, you're motivated to explore, learn, and discover. Excitement and enthusiasm to soak in information and acquire knowledge figures strongly now. You want to move out of your comfort zone when it comes to learning, thinking, and doing, and while the New Moon on the 1st can bring out opportunities to do so, Mercury's retrograde until the 15th suggests it's best to pace yourself. To navigate this, consider focusing on one area of learning at a time and revisiting past lessons to deepen your understanding. December is a strong period for editing, refining, and fine-tuning work, so take this time to perfect your projects. Indeed, Mars turns retrograde on the 6th, making going after what you want a little more complicated than you might expect. Even before this date, Mars is creeping along, and as your fiery, energetic ruler, you may feel that life is slowing down or that you don't have the usual energy and direction. You can take some time to orient yourself to this, but once you do, you might find that you benefit from taking extra time to pause, reflect, and look back. Mars is retrograde until February 23rd, and as you grow accustomed to this energy, you'll begin to realize that reviewing, renewing, and recycling can be the most rewarding activities – look to projects you've already begun in the past with renewed interest and motivation, for example. Consider areas of your life that you may have charged past or through that could use some revamping or extra attention. You may find some hidden gems in the process. Note that Mars is retrograde in your solar fifth house for the first part of the retrograde Mars journey (until January 6th), and you could feel a little stuck creatively speaking. There can be complications in your romantic life or leisure world. Avoidance is a strong tendency right now, but not advised. It's time to make some changes in your approach to pursuing your desires and giving others some space. Mars will later back up into your home and family sector (from January 6th), but for now, increased attention to your creative and recreational activities is likely. This is a time to reimagine how you approach recreation, work-play balance, lovers, love interests, self-expression, and dating. You may decide to employ more strategy or think ahead before jumping in. You can turn to the past for answers, and slowdowns or delays in projects--coupled with evolving motivation and interest levels--can be part of the picture. There can be a change of heart, or you could be questioning what you love, and a new approach becomes necessary. There may be a frustrating situation that leaves you feeling blocked from pursuing your desires or confused about what you want. You may be dealing with a perplexing social situation for which there seems to be no real solution, for example, at least not in the short term. Try not to project fantasies on people and situations, as you may make more of them than they deserve, good or bad! Avoid making a stand or show for now, as you may regret it later when your head is clearer. Expect a satisfying moment of gaining perspective and drawing meaningful conclusions around the 4-5. This period holds the potential for a significant discovery or connection. If you've been working on projects for publishing, this can be a busy and important time for refinements. The temptation may be to release a work or complete a project or study before you're entirely ready, but it's important to exercise patience. While there is a strong theme of spirit, learning, and exploration, especially with a New Moon in your adventure sector on the 1st, you have Venus at the top of your solar chart until the 7th. Later, the Sun will head there too. As such, career, public life, responsibilities, obligations, long-term goals, and direction are all supporting and sometimes main themes for you in December. With Venus here, you are pulling in desirable attention, and you may receive some pleasant recognition or especially enjoy your work or functions. From the 7th onward, Venus moves in harmony with your sign, gracing the social sector of your solar chart. This transit encourages harmony, balance, and general benefits to your social life. It helps balance things out, too. A Full Moon brings a mentally busy window around the 15th at the same time that Mercury ends its retrograde. Your personal interests, communication, connectedness, and transportation are all big themes now. From the 21st, you're more invested in your performance and can be highly motivated to take care of business. Your ambitions are stirring, and you could be in higher demand than usual, both personally and professionally. You're easing into a more performance-oriented phase and the New Moon on the 30th clinches it. The last week of December is also strong for making connections that feel fated or meant to be. |
TaurusDecember 2024 Monthly Overview Horoscope for Taurus: December is a period of transformations and renovations for you, dear Taurus, mostly on an emotional level. You're returning to old problems with a different attitude, taking care of unfinished business, and making refinements to projects that are not quite complete. In the process, you could find some hidden gems from the past. Dependencies can be a big issue now – the desire to feel more independent and empowered can be strong, and you're taking the steps necessary to make these changes. The month brings a nudge toward looking within for answers and seeking deeper involvement in (or commitment to) a project, venture, or relationship. You're not interested in fluff at the moment as you pursue more meaningful or absorbing experiences with the Sun in your intimacy sector until the 21st, and Mercury is there all month. As such, some endeavors are likely to fall by the wayside. Even so, Venus continues its transit of your solar ninth house until the 7th, and this encourages a more active and spontaneous expression of your feelings. You can have a stronger desire to learn and expand your knowledge and experiences. From the 6th, Mars is retrograde and will remain so until February 23rd. For the first four and a half weeks of the retrograde, it's in your home and family sector, bringing tricky energy with domestic affairs. Watch for passive-aggressive behavior. Home repairs may be needed, and it's a good time to reimagine how you organize your home life and make it a happier place. Certain endeavors may not go as planned, and there may be a need for a "plan B." This may not the best time for beginning a long-term relationship or returning to an old one, but it's a fine time to look at things from a different perspective. Patience is a real virtue now. Try not to stir the pot and avoid confrontations until you know where you truly stand on an issue. It can be challenging to be indifferent towards others, but it can be emotionally freeing to do so from time to time, as you can too easily get all riled up and this can interfere with success and happiness. Consider being kinder to yourself by looking the other way when appropriate. Besides affecting the physical and mundane affairs surrounding family and home life, retrograde Mars can also stir up some buried emotional frustrations. Issues you overlooked or thought were resolved long ago can resurface now. If you're dealing with tension, backtracking, delays, or repairs, an occasional change of scene might help your overall mood. Despite minor inconveniences, you're on a path to new and improved home life and relations with family. This process can take months, but the work you do now can bring rewards later. It's a good time to deal with buried anger and resentment, as well as for reviewing and fine-tuning projects around the home. Venus moves into your career and reputation sector on the 7th, and the weeks ahead of this date are suitable for public relations and appeal. Instead, it can be a more relaxed, satisfying period for relating with higher-ups and business associates. Your reputation can get a boost now. Fortunately, also from the 7th onward, friendships, goals, and alliances may turn a corner. Your faith in these things strengthens, perhaps after some demotivation. You might hear from a friend after a long absence or pick up an old project and begin reworking it. Money matters can reach a head around the 15th. On this date, Mercury, ruler of your resources sector, ends its retrograde, and the Full Moon occurs in the same area of your solar chart. You can have revelations or realizations revolving around finances, valuables, or values. You might have the opportunity to employ some of your special talents, and this can attract friendly interest your way. You’re also gathering more inspiration and determination to take charge and do something about problem areas. The last week of the month/year brings your needs for life experience, learning, and excitement to the fore. You may be looking for ways to add to your life experience through education, mingling, or various forms of adventure-seeking. The routine elements of your life seem to be more drab and dull in your mind's eye now. The New Moon on the 30th pushes these themes further--you now feel the need to formulate plans. You might battle some restlessness with your strong desire to expand your horizons, but aim to pace yourself for peace of mind. You could feel renewed by a new perspective on your life or a new and improved vision of what you want to do in the future. |
GeminiDecember 2024 Monthly Overview Horoscope for Gemini: Relationships are a strong focal point this month, dear Gemini, and while new beginnings are on the horizon, some backtracking is likely now. It’s a time of going over old problems, conversations, and negotiations. Mercury’s retrograde until the 15th points to a period when others may not always come through for you in the usual ways. Mars turns retrograde on the 6th, and motivation levels come under question. However, it's also a strong month for enjoying different experiences and perspectives. You're bound to learn a lot about what you want and need. Your interactions with others hold tremendous potential for food for thought and interesting perspectives. Let others lead the talks more often now, and listen carefully. You are especially accommodating, and there's a big focus on your social life and a significant relationship. There may be a turning point in a relationship, or you might reimagine your projects, pursuits, and interactions in useful ways. The New Moon on the 1st can push for a new beginning on the relationship front. If you need a fresh start, this is a time to begin anew, even if it's all in an attitude or approach. Until the 7th, your feelings are going through a regeneration of sorts as Venus continues its transit of your solar eighth house. This is one of the better periods of the year for attracting the support you need, either material or emotional. It’s also good for getting the most out of others’ talents and resources. Feelings of love and attachment intensify. While other themes in your life point to a generally more connected period of the year for you, this Venus transit suggests some introversion or tendency to enjoy private time. It also implies that you’re taking things to heart more than you show. However, Mars retrograde from the 6th forward (until February 23rd) can complicate your understanding of your desires. Some level of redirection or reorientation is likely with this shift. Usually, with Mars in your solar third house all month, the pace is quick. With Mars moving so very slowly and retrograding, there can be a desire to get a lot done, but blocks and delays come into play; or, there can be a lot to do, but you’re battling waning motivation and energy levels. Either way, you can feel quite frustrated until you accept the pace and find ways to work with it rather than against it. Finding the time or energy to run errands and handle paperwork may be challenging this month. There can also be some disagreements or blocks with siblings, neighbors, or acquaintances or delays and challenges with education or travel plans. However, this can be a wonderful time for looking to past ideas, projects, and mental interests and finding treasures in these. It can also be suitable for editing, changing, and otherwise making improvements. Slowing down can be good for you now. Watch for a tendency to say too much or speak/react too quickly. Physical and emotional attractions can be intense but complex. You could end up rediscovering a desire or passion that you left behind. From the 7th onward, Venus boosts your appeal and courage to enjoy different things. This transits stirs a love of learning and an exploration of your tastes and interests. With Venus in cahoots with Pluto and Ceres, aim to channel your passion into a worthy cause or plan. It's a time to feel a stronger sense of purpose through a learning program or connection. Aim to harness this creative, positive energy. A personal revelation or relationship drama can occur around the 15th when the Moon is Full in your sign, and the outcome can be quite positive. This is the same date Mercury ends its retrograde, and something's unblocking. Trusting your intuition now that Neptune is direct also comes more readily now. It’s a time of discovery as you recognize your feelings on a matter. The Sun moves into your solar eighth house on the 21st, and you can learn much from observation and reflection. The New Moon on the 30th is the second New Moon of the month, but this one's about starting anew with passion projects, intimate relationships, and shared money or resources. The last week of December stands out for personal appeal. Love can blossom while exploring different ideas, activities, and places. Some of the recent pressures on work and performance tone down. A new direction, approach, or beginning is in store, mainly related to power dynamics, money, or support. With Chiron's direct turn, putting your sensitivities to good use can mean helping and understanding others rather than allowing insecurities to slow you down. |
CancerDecember 2024 Monthly Overview Horoscope for Cancer: December can be a period of adjustments for you, dear Cancer, with the Sun in your solar sixth house of work, health, and habits for the first three weeks. This year, you have retrograde Mercury and Mars complicating matters, which can point to some redoing, reorganizing, and extra details to take care of before you can feel that you’re truly done and ready to move forward. Be as patient as possible and work at getting things right. In fact, the month brings some warmth to your relationships and faith to your outlook. Entirely new endeavors may be on the horizon, but for now, you’ll be in a better place if you focus on projects already in motion. In fact, you might find some hidden gems from the past that you can now approach in a new way. The recycling of projects and ideas can be extraordinarily successful, even if the rewards aren't instant. There is a tendency to stay or operate in the background, but you retain a lot of power in this position. In fact, your observational skills are tremendous now. You might benefit from identifying attachments that are dragging you down. Until the 7th, a Venus transit emphasizes happy or helpful people in your social circle. If you have any need for peace-making, it’s a great time for doing so. You might also benefit from others’ input and help. It may be that you’re craving others’ company, and sharing pleasures and activities can be particularly appealing now. Mars turns retrograde on the 6th and will remain so until February 23rd. Later in the cycle (from January 6th forward), Mars will return to your sign, but for the first leg of this cycle, Mars is retrograding in your finances and resources sector. Even before the 6th, Mars is moving very slowly through your sector of money, personal possessions, and natural talents. While matters surrounding these things can seem to be moving similarly slowly, this gives you the chance to take a second look at problem areas you may have missed in the past. Watch for struggles with money or values. There can be some confusion, misunderstandings, and possibly resentments surrounding money, ownership, valuables, matters of self-worth, and even your career or reputation during this retrograde Mars cycle. It’s important to watch spending and pay attention to fine print when purchasing or committing. You could easily regret things later, so take the time to think about it before you leap forward. However, this can also be a time for seeing new ways to make money or for discovering lost items. It’s a reasonable period for redesigning your budget. A review of money matters may be necessary and quite beneficial now. Possessiveness or competitiveness can complicate things this month, especially since people are not being very direct. You might also be feeling in the dark or on the fence emotionally, and you could too easily concentrate on things that have been lost or buried. Issues of sharing, ownership, and support can be touchy. Seek out a compromise. From the 7th onward, you’re seeking more depth from your relationships or projects. You might thoroughly enjoy an absorbing activity, some research, or solving a mystery. Your focus on your daily routines, fitness, health, nutrition, work, and habits is strong in the first weeks of December. It's not the best cycle for recognition or worldly success, but it's powerful for self-development and laying the groundwork for future success. The New Moon on the 1st can ignite a strong desire to excel in your work and health pursuits. Your approach can be off-and-on, but when you’re “on”, you are going the extra distance. You might also be exploring alternative therapies and approaches to health and fitness. Do watch for a business-like insensitivity or impatience with people with whom you share daily activities that you may not intend until the 15th. But while it's important to pay particular attention to your work and chores this month, if you’re overdoing this and failing to take care of your need for downtime, you’ll get a reminder around the 15th. This is when a Full Moon lights up your privacy sector, encouraging you to take better care of your emotional health. The last week of the month brings a stronger focus on relationships. You’re also more sensitive to imbalances in your life now, and you may be seeking more harmony. The Sun is in your partnership sector from the 21st forward, and the New Moon on the 30th clinches your need for more from your relationships. Aim to set intentions and goals that better reflect your wants, needs, and expectations of others at the time of this New Moon as you near the end of the year and the start of a new one. Energies are powerful for a fresh start or turning point. |
LeoThe sector of your solar chart that rules creativity, romance, entertainment, self-expression, and pleasure is in stronger focus in December, dear Leo. While the New Moon on the first of the month inspires new beginnings and fresh starts in these areas of life, Mercury's retrograde in the same sector, active until the 15th, pulls your attention to the past. In order to clear the way for a fresh start, you may need to take care of some unfinished business. Projects might be on hold until you finish up some important details. Motivation and enthusiasm may take a bit of a nosedive around the 6th. Try not to make new commitments until you are certain you have a handle on current ones. Until the 7th, you might make beneficial connections through the pursuit of your work and health goals or because of a stronger interest in these things. It's a good time for personal enjoyment of projects, organizing, list making, watching your nutrition, and the like. After the New Moon on the 1st, you can fee inspired, particularly on creative or romantic levels, although there can be some drama in the mix. It's a creative, interactive period for you, particularly with Mars in your sign, convincing you to go after what you want. This is a time for reconnecting with your "inner child." Ideally, you're feeling happier and freer. You're motivated to pursue your passions. However, romantic relationships can be a little complicated, or you may be focused on a past connection. Those projects or relationships that have been holding you back from expressing your true, creative self may come under scrutiny. In fact, Mars turns retrograde in your sign on the 6th. Watch that you don't book yourself solid early in the month, as there can be a change of heart or slowdowns occurring later. You may not feel like following through, or you simply can't. While Mars will be retrograde until February 23rd, it spends only the first four and a half weeks retrograde in Leo. Certainly, you can be more introspective during this retrograde. It's not that you lack confidence, but you're more inclined to look within for answers. Questioning your plans is likely and, in fact, entirely necessary. The temptation to push ahead with personal plans is strong, but circumstances could have you feeling stuck. Watch for temper tantrums as you'll be strongest if you tame impatience and work on projects that need fine-tuning or completion rather than adding more to your plate. Avoid dwelling on matters you can't control, even with buried frustrations emerging in unexpected ways. The tendency to stew and to let things get to you is strong. Some disconnects can occur but can also lead to greater understanding down the line. For now, try not to push matters (or others). Give them space, and give yourself space as well. Venus visiting your partnership sector from the 7th onward can enhance and improve companionability and popularity. You'll find it mostly easy to harmonize with others. You're in good shape for enhancing and boosting a close relationship. This influence can mitigate some of the complications of Mars retrograde in your sign. You can be mainly focused on coming to a balance in a relationship, and negotiations are fair and prosperous. The secret to happiness seems to be balance and patience. Still, the Venus-Mars opposition on the 11th to the 12th can be strong on you with Mars in your sign. Someone may be frustrated with you, and perhaps that person hopes you'll intuit what they truly want, but it can be difficult to pinpoint. Reactions can be strong now. Try to detach yourself emotionally just enough to stay calm and work things out, but not so much that others think you're mocking them. You can learn a lot about yourself from whatever is triggered now. The Full Moon on the 15th can bring drama to your social life or feelings about friendship to bloom. This is a time for putting something negative behind you. It's also when information you've been waiting for begins to trickle in with the end of Mercury's retrograde. The Sun heads into your work and health sector on the 21st, and energy is shifting towards taking care of business. You're moving into a period of increased focus on routines and health, and the New Moon on the 30th clinches it. You're motivated to start fresh with your daily affairs and routines. The last week of the month/year also brings stronger faith in your intuition. While you’re not yet ready to jump into action, you are absorbing a tremendous amount from your environment. You feel better equipped mentally and emotionally to deal with issues that were buried or swept under the carpet. Connecting with someone over a shared ideal or belief is possible. |
VirgoYou seek more familiarity, comfort, quiet, and private time in your life in the first few weeks of December, dear Virgo. The month can feature renovations and improvements in your home or with family relationships. You have a chance to begin anew after the New Moon on the 1st of the month, which might involve some reorganizing. There may be some backtracking over old problems and conversations, and perhaps even contracts and negotiations. Preexisting problems can blow up, but are likely to blow over soon enough. Energy levels are not at their best this month, so pay attention to your body's signals for more rest. Your major focus is on settling in and keeping the peace, and your attention to domestic matters brings rewards and positive feedback. There can be big ideas and meaningful conversations or ideas related to long-term projects, improving security, family, and home. Venus continues to transit in harmony with your sign until the 7th, however, bringing graciousness, the power of attraction, an urge to interact, and considerable charm to your world. This is a pleasant transit for you. It's a time when you tend to follow your heart's desire and you can be more romantic than usual or receive extra romantic attention. Love can be found or enhanced more readily while pursuing entertainment and pleasure, or you might discover what you love in your hobbies and pastimes. As Mars turns retrograde on the 6th, certain initiatives slow down. With Mercury, your ruler, also retro until the 15th, the message is clear: take things easy. The entire Mars retrograde period spans December 6th to February 23rd, and the first leg of it occurs in your privacy sector (until January 6th). You can feel driven by unusual yearnings and desires at this time. If you don't honor your need for downtime and rest, circumstances can conspire to remind you or enforce it upon you. Keep in mind that taking things slow can be beneficial, allowing you to reassess and make more informed decisions. Health or emotional issues might slow you down and occasionally pull you out of the routines of your daily life, and it can feel like this happens at the worst times. In general, it's not the best time to ask for commitments from others or to make them yourself. Living in the moment and enjoying it without too many expectations is your best bet, as long as you don't go overboard with this. You can also benefit from reflecting on the past and learning from it. While you may be reconsidering certain recent endings, you may simply need a little more time to process things before moving forward, and this retrograde cycle is affording you this option. You may seem quite preoccupied, which can be due to secret conflicts or personal matters weighing on your mind. Usually this time of year is strong for you to start brand-new endeavors. However, this time around, you're better off working on what you have and making edits than you are pushing something new forward. Take things slowly but surely and aim to take changes of plans in stride. From the 7th forward, you're focusing on bringing harmony to your daily life, including your working environment. There may be social opportunities arising through your work or your daily routines or pursuit of good health. You can learn valuable information that helps further your ambitions or supports your health goals. Still, from the 11th to the 12th, Venus opposes retrograde Mars, and you can face stubbornness in others. Acknowledge whatever feelings are coming to the surface at this time, even if they seem to be irrational, but keep in mind that you don't have to act on them yet. Watch for impulsive moves, as they're more likely to be memorable and to have a long-term impact. Neptune turns direct on the 7th after over five months of retrograde motion, and you enjoy a refreshment of your spirit and more faith in a relationship or friendship. Focusing on the positive, beautiful, and magical qualities of life and love can be rewarding. While clarity or definition isn’t yet in the cards, you’re likely to feel far less overwhelmed, and you start the work of building faith in yourself to take charge of your comfort levels in your significant relationships. A career matter or responsibility can loom around the Full Moon on the 15th, but this can also be a time of recognition for your hard work. The drive to improve your home life can also motivate you to work harder or perhaps to pursue a promotion or better position. It's also on this mid-month date that your ruler, Mercury, ends its retrograde cycle, and information you've been waiting for in can begin to come in. The Sun heads into your creative, romantic, and playful solar fifth house on the 21st, and it's a strong time to make significant emotional and creative changes that contribute to a sense of personal empowerment. The last week of December is busy, and your interests evolve. You're more confident and ready to enjoy yourself. The New Moon on the 30th--the second New Moon of the month--is celebratory. It can usher in a new beginning with love, romance, creativity, pleasure, entertainment, or leisure. |
LibraDecember 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Libra: Learning, errands, paperwork, making connections, and reaching out are in high focus as December begins, dear Libra. While it can be all too easy to scatter your energy, it's a time to follow your curiosity and gather bits of helpful information. Some confusion or stalling is likely, however, with Mercury retrograde until the 15th and Mars retrograde from the 6th. There can be some backtracking and revisiting old issues in a friendship. But December is important for sorting out problems and making practical adjustments that will benefit you down the road, particularly related to your studies, learning, transportation, and communications. December is a month of curiosity and special interests, as well as learning and busy work. As it advances, though, a theme of family and home life comes into stronger focus. The first few weeks are better for diversifying than concentrated focus. Be careful that you don't make all of your decisions from the head or your ego and ignore your heart in the process. A Venus transit continues to awaken a self-protective or cautious part of you until the 7th, particularly with your affections, spending habits, and pleasures. Familiarity and security are themes, and the Sun gets on board from the 21st forward. You could be building up your sense of security and self-confidence. The New Moon on the 1st is reasonably good for new initiatives, retrogrades point to the need to revamp projects already in progress. Feel the inspiration, but hold off on making big commitments until you're certain your new ideas have staying power. Mars is retrograde from the 6th to February 23rd. In the first leg of this retrograde cycle (until January 6th), your social life can be complicated. A friend may be distant, for example, or friendships require more care. Misunderstandings can be frequent, and dilemmas can arise. You might also take this time to reassess or reimagine your happiness goals, desires, partnership needs, and group associations. The past can look a little more tempting at this time but watch for an obsessive focus on problems of the past. Take the time to review your feelings, but don't let them distract you from your current path for too much time. Later in the Mars retrograde cycle (from January 6th to February 23rd), you'll be reassessing long-term goals and possibly your career path or recent choices. Prepare for this, but for now, pay particular attention to how you might improve your life on a social level. You could return to old groups or even friendships, but not all answers lie in the past, so take a second look while keeping your options open. Venus moves into your pleasure, joy, romance, and creativity sector on the 7th. This transit is strong for your powers of attraction and for the pleasure factor in your life, in general. You may very well make a special, quality connection with someone or a project. Venus and Mars form an opposition on the 11th to the 12th, however, and you might watch for impulsive decision-making and reactions that may be regrettable. The results of conflicts can be exciting and stimulating, ultimately, but possibly less than satisfying at the moment. Someone could be frustrated with your behavior or seeking your attention now. Also from the 7th forward, you’re renewing your faith in what you do–or in the idea that more meaningfulness is to come. With Neptune’s change of direction, your life doesn’t straighten out overnight, but you feel a little more confident that you can turn around some problems, especially in your daily affairs, with health matters, or your concerning your work. On the 15th, the Full Moon expands your desire to learn or experience new things. There can be a compelling discovery. It can be a time for awakening to true feelings about a course of study or project, which can propel you in a new direction or reinforce your commitment to a path you’re already on. On this same date, Mercury ends its retrograde, and information you've waited for can begin to trickle in. It may not mean the same to you as you previously imagined, but you're less in the dark or limbo. While outside interests and responsibilities remain relevant, the Sun's move into your home and family sector on the 21st suggests it's also a time for honoring your need for a home base, time to replenish and center yourself, and some familiarity or routine. The New Moon on the 30th can usher in new beginnings and approaches related to your family, domestic world, or living conditions and arrangements. Scorpio |
ScorpioDecember brings a focus on practical matters, settling in, and domestic matters, dear Scorpio. In the first few weeks of the month, you're particularly invested in your values, money, valuables, and talents. You're giving special thought to making your life more comfortable and secure. Money and business matters need some serious sorting, but efforts put forth now can lead to brave new beginnings down the road and benefits to match. You are learning about your attachments and earning potential. After the New Moon on the 1st, aim to look forward but also take care of unfinished business. Do keep alert for situations when a more sentimental approach is preferable. It's wise to remember that December is a sometimes stopped-up month, so if something can wait for a less blocked time, then do wait for it! Even with Mercury retrograde until the 15th, you can be quite charming with your words as Venus moves through your communications sector until the 7th. This transit refines, improves, and enhances your abilities to socialize, learn, communicate, and connect. There could be purchases or gifts that help you connect and learn. You are more charming and creative with your words, and love can be more mental and verbal during this cycle. One of the main reasons for taking things in rather than pushing things forward too quickly is the retrograde of Mars beginning on the 6th. Sometimes, people think they should pack all sorts of new beginnings into the days before a retrograde, but this is unwise. Motivation levels can dip, and you might change your mind about specific projects and ideas. This Mars retrograde period lasts from December 6th to February 23rd, and the first leg of the retrograde journey (until January 6th) occurs in your solar sector of career and reputation. While it may cause some disruptions and frustrations in your professional life, you'll eventually realize that going over plans and making adjustments will benefit you most in the long run. Work could require more strategy, patience, and perhaps a lower profile. This is not the time to push. Try to steer clear of conflicts that threaten to be too public or unprofessional. There can be delays and assorted slowdowns, and it makes sense to work on improving skills and fine-tuning your work. You might question certain life-path and long-term choices, and the need to manage your time more carefully becomes apparent. There can be a tendency to procrastinate and avoid essential responsibilities, so pace yourself accordingly. From the 7th onward, Venus spends time at the base of your solar chart, and you may like nothing more than spending quality time at home! Focus can be on bringing more harmony, balance, and beauty to your personal life, home, and family. Attention to beauty, balance, and comfort on the home front can be satisfying. Low-key activities and settings are in positive focus. Still, a Venus-Mars opposition on the 11th-12th is significant since it's occurring in signs that conflict with yours. The tendency is to react in a big way to frustrations, but bad behavior now can be impactful and memorable, so take it easy! There can be off-timing and impatience in our relationships. Give of yourself until you meet the halfway point, or to the point at which you still feel comfortable, to avoid resentment. It's important to keep your cool. With Neptune's direct turn this month, you're believing more in your dreams or clearing your mind of plans that no longer serve you well so that you can make room for new ones. You’re listening to your heart, even if you don’t have all the answers yet. A creative project, special hobby, or romantic friendship may show signs of progress. The Full Moon on the 15th can open your eyes to dependencies, matters of support and sharing, and financial realities. There may be a shuffling of money sources to manage. It's a fine time to get in touch with your feelings on a matter, and with Mercury ending its retrograde, you can feel clearer or more "in the know." With the Sun heading into your communication sector on the 21st, you're craving more mental engagement. It's a fine time to reach out and connect with people you don't always see, take up studies or interests, and share your ideas. Starting fresh with these things comes naturally after the New Moon on the 30th. You have a lot on your plate now! While in some ways the month ends on a busy note, it's also a time to more fully enjoy downtime. A pleasant work-rest balance is within sight. Your confidence in your ability to make changes that help you heal is building, and daily routines, work, or health and fitness matters stand to benefit. |
SagittariusDecember 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Sagittarius: You begin this spirited month with a New Moon in your sign, dear Sagittarius, helping clear the path for new personal beginnings. It's time to put your personal plans first. You'll have to look back before going forward, however, with Mercury retrograde in your sign until the 15th, but this can eventually bring hefty rewards. Patience is necessary! Taking care of unfinished business makes sense so you can begin anew with far less baggage. While you have personal presence and power in December, you can sometimes be rather hard to get in touch with on some levels in the first half of the month. The first weeks of December are an awakened, active period for you. Both the Sun and Mercury are in your sign, aligning in Sagittarius on the 5th. Your personality shines, and you project quite a bit of strength. Significant realizations, epiphanies, and clarifications can occur. You're able to see details you overlooked in the past. You can feel ready to make you want out of your life and focus on self-improvement. While there's a strong focus on turning points and refreshment in December, Mars turns retrograde on the 6th, necessitating adjustments. Throughout this retrograde period (from December 6-February 23), it's appropriate to slow down, back up, and review. Enthusiasm for specific areas of life could change as you reassess your commitments or desires. Retrograde Mars will move through two different sectors of your chart over this stretch. For the first four and a half weeks, there can be special attention to projects and activities related to publishing, law, education, travel, and belief systems. Some of these things can meet with delays or slowdowns. Your approach to experiencing life to its fullest may need an adjustment now. There may be some things that catch up with you at this time, prompting a need to review, return to a previous condition, or tie up loose ends. Aim to correct misunderstandings swiftly. It's not that you lack confidence during Mars' retrograde, but that you often need to look within for answers. Questioning your plans is likely, and in fact quite necessary. The temptation to push ahead with personal plans is strong, but circumstances could have you feeling stuck. Watch for temper tantrums – they are unlikely to go over well. You'll be at your strongest if you tame impatience and work on projects that need fine-tuning or completion rather than adding more to your plate. As you grow accustomed to this energy, you'll begin to realize that reviewing, renewing, and recycling can be the most rewarding activities – look to projects you've already started in the past with renewed interest and motivation, for example. This month, until the 7th, you have Venus helping you with your finances, personal belongings, valuables, and business. It's a decent transit for relationships, too. Although your connections are pretty much status quo during this period, you are more inclined to value yourself and what you have to offer — an attitude that reverberates nicely to your relationships. From the 7th forward, energies are strong for attracting who and what you want through your communications. You can experience a real need to share your ideas and decisions with someone you care about. Venus brings out your charm in communications and suggests that getting what you want can be easier with kind words and bonding with others on a mental level. It certainly helps soften Mercury's retrograde until the 15th. There can be a lot of focus on, and possibly obsession with, your ideas or work as you begin the second week of December. Good energy is with you for really making progress on a project you feel passionately about, or for anything that requires persuasion. You are not afraid of getting into uncomfortable territory, and you’re quite magnetic and can come up with creative ways to get what you want! It’s also a strong time to learn more about yourself and the important people in your life. The Full Moon on the 15th can bring a personal project or relationship to bloom. Epiphanies and revelations about relationships are possible in the days surrounding this lunation. At the same time, Mercury ends its retrograde in your sign, and from this date forward, information unclogs and delays lift. You're reinvigorating dreams and plans with home life, family, or living arrangements in December. You might come to an understanding of a challenge from the past, helping you move forward. On the 21st, the Sun moves out of your sign and begins its transit of your resources sector. It's a good time for settling in and turning your attention to projects with long-term potential that require patience. More attention to personal possessions, money matters, natural talents, and matters of security and comfort is likely in the last 10 days of the month. The second to last day of the month (and year!) features a second New Moon and a potential new beginning on a financial level. You might get a fresh start with finances, income, valuables, self-esteem, or comfort matters as the year draws to a close. This lunation can give you a fantastic push towards taking better care of your money and resources. There are indications that you have some loose ends to tie up before pushing ahead, but it’s a great time to rethink your plans and look forward to potential financial growth. |
CapricornDecember 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Capricorn: December begins with much focus on the past and your inner world, dear Capricorn, but you're building towards a far more active and involved phase as the month progresses. Currently, you have Venus in your sign until the 7th, and while you often keep to yourself, this has no effect on your personal appeal. In fact, others are drawn to you more than usual. You are the desired one right now! You may not be entirely ready to act on feelings yet, but you're certainly attracting others to you. Still, it can benefit you greatly to pay extra attention to your private, inner world in the first weeks of the month. With the Sun and Mercury in the sign behind yours (until the 21st and all month, respectively) and Mars in your intimacy sector, you're bound to focus on your more profound needs, the past, finishing important projects, clearing out the deadwood in your life, and doing some soul searching. There can be a strong urge or need to talk and think about the past. Slowing down makes sense at this time, and relaxing, meditative activities can be a boon. Major decision-making may be deferred until you feel more confident. Once past the slate-clearing energy of the New Moon on the 1st day of the month, you're in the position to take action on specific things you've been mulling over and processing. Particularly on the 4-5, you can have an epiphany or experience illumination regarding a private or past matter. You might see something you failed to see before, or a conversation can bring up new information that allows you to come to a more definite conclusion. There can be a releasing or purging moment involved with bringing something to light, although this is still something that is private, behind the scenes, or within you. Ideas coming to you now can be highly significant. Revealing conversations or details emerging can prompt a turning point of sorts. You are better able to communicate or rationalize a matter that, before this time, was difficult to express or understand. Mars turns retrograde on the 6th and will remain so until February 23rd. During this period, your desires may become more complex, either becoming difficult to fulfill or causing uncertainty about whether you should pursue them. Mars will spend the last seven weeks of its retrograde period in your partnership sector, but until then, you're examining your deeper wants and desires. This could manifest as struggles with addictions, fears, unusual desires, or a need to review your financial situation. It's important to be cautious with your money this month, as lending and borrowing may not yield the desired results at this time. However, this is a great time to do catch-up work and look to the past for important things you missed the first time. You may, in fact, see value in past projects (and possibly even relationships). Whether or not to revive them is a trickier matter! Watch for attraction to speculative ventures, both financial and emotional in nature. This is an important time to follow all the rules in your financial and business worlds. When it comes to direct personal income (your salary), money matters are strong. However, other sources of support can involve some question marks for the time being. Mars retrogrades often turn your attention to unfinished matters as you could seek closure or look to reopen something that ended a while ago. There may be a preoccupation and possibly some anxiety when it comes to money or your intimate life, but the steps you take now to reorganize will benefit you greatly down the road. Certainly, with Mercury retrograde until the 15th, it's generally best to edit and refine rather than push projects and initiatives ahead. From the 7th forward, you're in an excellent cycle for enjoying activities that soothe, comfort, and boost your confidence. Drawing on your talents can be smooth and natural. You're also less inclined to procrastinate or question your goals and dreams. You're rebuilding your faith in your projects, learning, studies, and relationships. On the 15th, Mercury ends its retrograde, clearing up some information clogs, and a Full Moon occurs in your work and health sector, illuminating some matters. It can bring a realization about habits, health, or work. There can be a bit of a scramble to get going, but once you're in motion, you'll make some serious improvements to your daily routines. On the 21st, the Sun moves into your sign, and on some levels (not all), you're awakening and ready to share yourself with the world. This is a time for feeling more powerful, in charge, and effective, even with some caveats related to retrograde Mars. The last week of December is strong for money and gifts and active for family and domestic life. The New Moon on the 30th is in your sign, pointing to a grand new beginning. This is a time of more personal presence and power, a theme that continues into the New Year. |
AquariusDecember 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Aquarius: December is an important month for taking care of unfinished business, dear Aquarius, mainly revolving around friends, groups, and causes. As the month progresses, it becomes a powerful time for healing, relaxing, and getting in touch with your inner world. The month ushers in a mix of social and introspective energies, with a clear focus on wrapping up a busy year and contemplating your next steps. But it's not just about endings. The strong emphasis on friendships, networking, and community or group efforts also brings with it the promise of new beginnings, even with some focus on the past. The New Moon on the 1st of the month is a powerful symbol of this fresh start, filling you with optimism. As the month begins, you can be focusing on cultivating contacts, getting involved, networking, sharing ideas or time and energy. There can be hurdles to clear this month, especially with relationships, but taking care of problem areas will benefit you in the long run, so aim to do the ground work. Certainly, your social life can be up and down or more dramatic this month. The Full Moon on the 15th can bring feelings to bloom or a romantic relationship to a turning point. Especially around the 4-5, you may be giving a lot of thought to friendships, group associations, and long-term goals or enjoy new insights into these areas of your life. Your personal happiness goals or cherished causes are in focus. You might gain more clarity about or through a friend, or friends have something essential to contribute or say right now. Part of you might hold yourself back with Venus in your privacy sector until the 7th. You might take particular pleasure in their private life. Dreams can be intriguing, and more time taken for yourself can be especially rewarding. Decision-making about money and love is not straightforward, though, and it's wise to take your time to come to reliable conclusions. You may not be ready to share your feelings with the world. Lowered vitality is possible with the retrograde of Mars beginning on the 6th in your partnership sector. Be sure to honor your need for extra rest. It's not the time to push yourself too hard, particularly since the Sun moved into your privacy sector on the 21st – another indicator that you need to slow down, rest, reflect, and observe. Mars' retrograde lasts until February 23rd, and the first leg of the journey (until January 6th) affects partnerships and close relationships. Buried problems can surface in partnerships, and resolving them can initially seem complicated. Straightforwardly dealing with others can be challenging for one reason or the other. You may be looking to the past for answers during this period. You have the chance to reassess how you've been dealing with partners or potential partners, and you may be finding new and improved ways to get along. Taking things slowly is best now and, in fact, beneficial once you adjust to the shift in energy. Relationships can be conflicted but also hold valuable lessons. Cupid's arrows may be flying in the wrong direction at times, and it's wise to be sensitive to others, but it's also a time when you or someone needs some space to figure things out. Fortunately, Venus moves through your sign from the 7th onward, clarifying your affections and boosting your feelings of comfort with yourself. You radiate warmth and gentle confidence during this pleasing transit. This is a time to attract good things into your life. This transit aids efforts to enjoy yourself, pursue your wishes, and "make nice" with people in your life. Even though Mercury is retrograde until mid-month and Mars is retrograde from the 6th onward, some shifts encourage subtle forward movement and clarity. A money matter that was in limbo may now be released and progress forward. Certain projects look more hopeful. It’s a time of the reinvigoration of your spirit, imagination, and perhaps your more fanciful dreams or plans. Friends and lovers can have exciting news around the Full Moon on the 15th. Something from your past or something that was previously hidden, such as a good deed, comes to light and brings you benefits. This Full Moon occurs on the same day that Mercury turns retrograde and, in some ways, the floodgates open. Information begins to unclog, and you get in better touch with your feelings on social levels. The Sun moves into your privacy sector on the 21st, signaling the beginning of a month-long period for review, reform, and renewal. This cycle coincides with Mars retrograde in your opposing sign at first, reinforcing the need to take things easy and reassess matters. The last week of December brings a second New Moon. December began with a New Moon in your social sector, and it nears a close with one in your sector of endings and hidden things. There can be a reminder that you need to tie up loose ends. Take extra time to rest if you need it, but it can also be a time when working behind the scenes benefits you. Pay special attention to your intuition. |
PiscesCareer or life path goals can demand your precise and focused attention this month, dear Pisces. However, this can also ignite a sense of excitement about your future. Remember, patience is key for the best results! December may bring a mix of highs and lows in your career or reputation matters, but it also holds the promise of significant improvements or at least visible progress. Don't be surprised if you find yourself revisiting an old project or refining something you thought was complete. Returning to the same old conversations or problems is likely until the 15th. However, this apparent backtracking can lead to significant refinements and the strengthening of areas that were once uncertain. Ultimately, you'll find yourself in a much stronger position, which should boost your confidence. The Sun transits your solar tenth house until the 21st, and Mercury is there all month. You are more invested than usual in your long-term or professional goals, responsibilities, or reputation. You're bringing more pride and intelligence to your work or public life. You can be working hard to surpass competitors or merely trying to beat your own personal "best." The New Moon on the 1st can bring a sense of renewal or revival. You can feel especially enterprising, although there are better months for brand-new ventures. Generally speaking, it's time to proceed carefully. Particularly around the 4-5, you might receive special attention in a public or professional sense, or your communications are particularly impactful. Problem-solving skills are high. New insights into your career or life path can emerge, or there can be a significant clarification or a meaningful realization related to your broader goals. Ideas for new directions can be valuable now. At the same time, with Venus moving through your social sector until the 7th, your happiness goals are getting the attention they deserve. You'll find that you get along better with your team, and your talents and expertise are appreciated by others. The urge to be around people and to draw inspiration from them is strong, reinforcing the value of your social connections. Love is a little more private and perhaps complicated from the 7th onward. It can be a period of review and reflection with affections and relationships. Benefits come from paying more attention to the hidden elements and patterns of your interactions. Frustrations with routines and work can be prominent once Mars turns retrograde on the 6th, particularly as you crave more time to sort out your feelings. Mars is retrograde until February 23rd, and this month, there can be some tricky matters revolving around work or health matters to manage. Energy may not be at its best for work and health routines, and you could feel sluggish or bored. If so, it's mainly about waning emotional energy (motivation and inspiration), impacting your physical vitality. Keep in mind that while there can be delays, slowdowns, and messy or muddled situations, your patience now will be rewarded later. You may be looking to the past for inspiration now, and considering reviving past projects or reminiscing about previous jobs. With your health, you may need to clear up an old issue before going forward with new programs or procedures. As such, your larger, long-term goals are in focus this month, but the details of your daily affairs can sometimes be overwhelming, making it difficult to feel free enough to attend to your more worldly goals. Fortunately, there can be forward motion with personal plans, or you have more confidence and faith in your dreams this month. Something can inspire you to reach for greater heights. Neptune was retrograde for just over five months, and its shift on the 7th can reinvigorate you on spiritual levels. You might approach the world in more empowered ways. You could arrive at new and improved ways of presenting yourself to others or approaching new things. Home and family demand your undivided attention around the Full Moon on the 15th. Illumination occurring now is reinforced by Mercury ending its retrograde cycle on the same day. On the 21st, the Sun moves into your social sector, giving you another type of message – it's a period for planting "seeds" in the form of ideas, dreams, and hopes. Think in terms of team playing as the most benefits come your way when you recognize your need for friends, a social life, or rewarding activities separate from your closest relationships and duties. Friends can help give you more perspective on any work-related challenges you might be facing. A New Moon on the 30th is the second New Moon of the month, and your sense of community strengthens. Emotional satisfaction can come through your interactions with, or support of, friends. |
Detailed Monthly Horoscopes are here.
December 2024 Aspects TimeLine:
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See also: Table of Planetary Transits, Sign Changes, New/Full Moons, and Retrogrades for the Month
This Month’s Ephemeris:
This Month’s Ephemeris with extra points and abbreviations rather than glyphs:
Ephemerides with additional points are for Eastern Time. The North Node and Lilith are the True positions. Retrogrades are underlined. Extra points are Chiron, Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta, and Lilith. These come from the excellent software, Sirius 3.0.
This Month’s Void Moon Dates:
Using the table below: The Moon is Void of Course from the time of its last aspect listed below until the Moon enters a new sign. Generally speaking, these periods are not ideal for launching new endeavors, although they’re not impossible periods, either.
The times given below are Eastern. These should be adjusted for different time zones. For example, for Pacific Time, subtract 3 hours from the given times.
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Void of Course Dates this Month
On November 1st, the New Moon occurs in the sign of Scorpio. This lunation prompts a new beginning and encourages us to move out of our comfort zone and welcome new ways to live, heal, and transform. It’s a time for taking a good look at what we may have chosen to sweep under the carpet. Taking the time to understand others’ motives can enrich our feelings of intimacy, forgiveness, and sense of meaning.
We might want to use this cycle to focus on and develop one special project or relationship to help add purposefulness and depth to our lives. Intimate relationships need a brand new approach, and we can see this more clearly in the days following this New Moon. This lunation occurs when Mars and Pluto, Scorpio’s rulers, oppose one another, suggesting a strong and perhaps problematic ambition and drive. Its trine to Saturn helps ground us, however.
On November 2nd, Jupiter forms a sextile with Chiron. This is the second of three perfections of this outer-planet transit with longer-term influence. [The previous perfection was last month, on October 12th, and the next and final one is on May 18th, 2025 while Jupiter is in Gemini.]
With this influence, our attempts to broaden our horizons through such experiences as furthering our education, expanded activities, and spirituality, contribute much to our personal growth. This subtly uplifting time brings us the opportunity to free ourselves from restrictive and negative attitudes that have been undermining our progress. We are especially open to learning from others, and better able to help others to understand our point of view. We might open our minds to different perspectives and philosophies. We are absorbing and perhaps also haring what we’ve learned from past experiences and mistakes. Great learning moments can emerge! Health and wellness themes can also emerge. We might recognize the need to boost certain physical and mental wellness areas so that we can grow and thrive.
On November 15th, Saturn stations and turns direct after retrograde motion since June 29th. This change of direction serves as a strong reminder to take care of our responsibilities and bring our goals down to earth. With Saturn’s direct turn, our responsibilities, and perhaps our limitations, magnify. Gradually, our longer-term goals and plans become clearer.
Also on November 15th, a Full Moon occurs in the sign of Taurus. It serves to reawaken an urgent interest in the physical world and our own sensual needs and desires. We should watch for stubbornness at this time, although some self-interest is healthy and necessary. The Moon is tightly aligned with Uranus, bringing some excitement and/or tension to our lives, leading to a new perspective. Unpredictability can stir things up, and surprises are likely. New spins on how to get comfortable can be in focus.
On November 19th, Pluto enters Aquarius. This is the ingress into Aquarius that will be with us for the long haul. Pluto officially leaves Capricorn now after a slow transition into the sign.
On November 25th, Mercury turns retrograde. Mercury is retrograde in the sign of Sagittarius from November 25th to December 15th. This retrograde cycle is strong for reviewing our beliefs, ideas, sense of adventure, spirit, publishing pursuits, and educational goals. We look at projects, items, situations, problems, and even people in new ways. There can be information clogs that push this new perspective–as we wait, we become more resourceful and creative!
During this retrograde cycle, we might reconsider a long-term dream or vision of our future, and it’s a strong period for returning to an old study, writing project, or personal interest. This can be a time of scattered thoughts and mental disarray, however. The tactlessness of Mercury in Sagittarius is magnified making it necessary to be especially careful with our choice of wording and topics. The chances of being misinterpreted and missing deadlines or appointments run higher than usual, even more so than with other Mercury retrograde cycles.
Date | Time (ET) | Event | Position |
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Nov 1 | 8:47 AM | New Moon in Scorpio | 9 Sco 36' |
Nov 2 | 4:09 AM | Jupiter sextile Chiron | Jup 20 Gem 23'Rx sextile Chi 20 Ari 23'Rx |
Nov 2 | 3:17 PM | Mercury enters Sagittarius | Mer 0 Sag 00' |
Nov 3 | 3:35 AM | Juno enters Scorpio | Jun 0 Sco 00' |
Nov 3 | 11:09 PM | Mars enters Leo | Mar 0 Leo 00' |
Nov 9 | 12:55 AM | First Quarter Moon | 17 Aqu 20' |
Nov 11 | 1:26 PM | Venus enters Capricorn | Ven 0 Cap 00' |
Nov 15 | 9:21 AM | Saturn Direct | Sat 12 Pis 42'D |
Nov 15 | 4:28 PM | Full Moon in Taurus | 24 Tau 01' |
Nov 19 | 3:39 PM | Pluto enters Aquarius | Plu 0 Aqu 00' |
Nov 21 | 2:56 PM | Sun enters Sagittarius | Sun 0 Sag 00' |
Nov 22 | 8:28 PM | Last Quarter Moon | 1 Vir 15' |
Nov 25 | 9:42 PM | Mercury Retrograde | Mer 22 Sag 40'Rx |
Nov 27 | 4:45 AM | Saturn quintile Uranus | Sat 12 Pis 49' quintile Ura 24 Tau 49'Rx |
Nov 30 | 5:35 PM | Pallas enters Capricorn | Pal 0 Cap 00' |
(See the full table for 2024)
See also: This Week in Astrology week to week for more detail.
This Month’s Overview Horoscopes
The following horoscopes outline how the above astrological influences might affect each individual sign.
Overview horoscopes fill in here as I write them, ideally during the week before the month begins. It is not unusual to see some signs temporarily missing as I write the twelve of them over the course of a few days, starting with the featured sign of the month (birthday month).
AriesNovember 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Aries: You are tuned in to the deeper issues and looking beyond the surface of matters for answers in November, dear Aries. It's an excellent time for researching, editing, or reviewing business, health, and financial issues. Your spirits run high. Aiming to observe and process instead of charging ahead can keep you feeling on top of things. People in high places are more inclined to notice your efforts and/or talents from the 11th forward. The New Moon occurring in your intimacy sector on the 1st can motivate you to take charge of your money or settle a matter. You're receiving a cosmic nudge to share, support, and enjoy a relationship or project in more depth. New beginnings with shared finances or debts are in store. A fresh start in an intimate relationship or with a special passion project is also possible. Financial or intimate matters can be in sharp focus this month, such as loans or bonuses or getting close to someone and dealing with the power dynamics involved. Despite this introspective focus, key planets encourage you to explore new ideas and experiences. November is a month of personal development through learning and experience. From the 3rd forward, Mars is transiting in harmony with your sign, enlivening your romantic or creative worlds, and will visit this area of your solar chart for longer than usual. You are especially attracted to people who seem sure of their lives at this time, or you're moving outside your comfort zone to pursue your heart's desire. Mars will be retrograde here from December 6th forward, and this is the reason for its extended visit. As such, some of the decisions made now may come up for review later, so aim to think things through carefully. Moving too quickly is not advised, although certain changes may be necessary and rewarding. Venus heads to the top of your solar chart on the 11th, and relations with bosses, the public, and business contacts are set to improve. Someone might sponsor you or give you support. Your reputation gets a nice boost now. You're seeking the best for yourself and believing in yourself. Mid-month brings money matters, talents, and values into emotional focus. Revelations, such as realizing your true financial situation or recognizing your untapped potential, can stir you to handle your finances or show your abilities in the best possible way. If you've been holding feelings back, they can erupt now. You can have an epiphany regarding your needs and wants, helping clarify a path. A Full Moon and Sun-Uranus opposition can serve as a wake-up call to take charge of your finances or to view your assets and things in a new light. It can also promote a stronger desire to establish yourself and make your life more comfortable, and an epiphany about money can be part of this. If you've been investing too much of your energy into something that's just not giving back in satisfying ways, you'll feel the need to make changes now. There can be a turning point in a close relationship, with money or business, and a revelation that leads to new and important ideas. Keep in mind that, with a Full Moon, the solution to any emerging conflicts is to find a compromise or balance. Saturn ends its retrograde motion, and while it can bring on a small dose of reality, it's also likely to lead to a feeling of strength and clarity. It can be a time to face elements of your past that are resurfacing as truths or realities. Knowing your position can lead to making better plans. Slowly but surely, you'll feel more equipped to put negative habits and attitudes behind you. Gradually, you're bound to feel stronger, clearer, and more capable. Some helpful advice, possibly from a trusted advisor or through introspection, can come from behind the scenes or in your private world. With your smart sense of priorities, you can further practical or business goals and feel quite accomplished as you do. You're also more able to see value in what you already have rather than reaching for something new. Getaways, cultural events, and other experiences that broaden your horizons or expand your mind are in high focus by the month's end. However, plans may not run as smoothly as hoped. Mercury is retrograde from the 25th onwards (until mid-December), introducing the need to slow down before pushing forward. You may need to review plans, especially those related to education, publishing, legal matters, or travel, and some mix-ups can lead to delays. You'll benefit from looking at things from a new or different perspective, however, so even if blocks are irritating, you might get the chance to reconsider specific plans to your advantage. |
TaurusNovember 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Taurus: Dear Taurus, there is a strong focus on relationships, finances, and family this month. You're well-positioned to make a difference in your close relationships and to attract others' support and confidence. You can be especially involved with others in November and, for the most part, your involvement is pleasant and rewarding, if occasionally demanding. Personal plans tend to take the back seat. Others are putting their faith in you, and this, in turn, motivates you to step up your game even further! The month is strong for seeing yourself through others' eyes, taking steps to improve your connections, and finding ways to bring more balance, harmony, and beauty into your life, in general. The New Moon on the 1st brings something to an end and paves the way for a new beginning, likely related to partnership. This can be a new way of relating and approaching one another in an existing relationship, a new relationship altogether, or a commitment to redefined relationship goals. Your needs become clearer than usual. Something happens that reinforces your needs from partnership. It's also possible a partner or significant person in your life is now in the spotlight. Mars moves into your home and family sector on the 3rd, and you could be taking care of home repairs, family problems, and other issues that require attention in your domestic world. There will be a lot of attention to these matters in the coming months, and it will be helpful if you get a jumpstart on potential problem areas now. Be proactive. Certainly, there's more activity and energy related to your home life in November, whether it's about home improvements, increased activities with family, purchases for the home, or working from home. From the 11th onward, Venus travels in harmony with your sign, bringing a refreshing change of pace and an uplifting of spirits. Your display of strength of character can open up opportunities for you, and good energy is with you for coming to the aid of a friend. This period is filled with supportive energy, encouraging you to stay optimistic and open to new opportunities. The Full Moon on the 15th, occurring in your own sign, is a powerful catalyst for personal growth and self-discovery. It can help you identify and correct imbalances, particularly in the 'me-you' department of your relationships. If you've defined yourself primarily through your relationships, now is the time to assert your own terms. The Sun-Uranus opposition tied into this lunation can bring surprises and unexpected impulses, leading to a revelation about your personal freedoms or the dynamics of a partnership. Your emotions are strong and difficult to contain. If you've been operating on auto-pilot, you might question why you've accepted restrictions and sidelines. During the Full Moon period, it's important to avoid abrupt or rebellious moves and instead, listen to your emotions. Tensions related to restrictions or limits can be strong, but they can also push you to make personal changes. There is an intensity to this time that breaks through barriers. You will no longer tolerate confining situations! It might also be a time when things come to light about you, so you might prefer to keep some things on the down-low in the week surrounding this Full Moon. However, if you want certain things to gain exposure, this can be the time. With Saturn's direct turn on the 15th, truths coming to light help you better grasp the reality of friendships or projects, a long-term plan, aspiration, or goal. You're also in better shape to meet responsibilities. From the 21st, the Sun visits your intimacy sector. You could benefit significantly from investigation or research. You're psyched up to put a problem behind you and ready to take care of your priorities. You can be quite moved to make a decision or put an idea into action as the Sun forms a trine to Mars. Work on or around the home can be especially productive, as matters seem to flow naturally and interference is minimal with transits boosting stamina and confidence levels. Your emotional life is animated and energizing, and it's easier than usual to decide on a course of action. This is a time of following your instincts and doing some vital introspection. Mercury begins its retrograde on the 25th, and while there can be some slowdowns, you'll find this is a helpful cycle for reviewing and revising certain matters, especially matters of debts and dependencies. You could discover that you frequently turn to the past to better understand the present–a beneficial process. It's best to budget rather than spend or borrow too much at this time. |
GeminiNovember 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Gemini: Work, partnerships, and a sense of mission are in sharp focus this month, dear Gemini. Busy energy is with you from the first week of November: A New Moon brings a charge of energy to your sector of work, health, and habits on the 1st, and you're in a powerful position for fresh new starts in these areas of life. Mars moves into your communications sector on the 3rd, animating your daily affairs further. Organizing, managing, and handling the details of your life will go a long way towards a stronger sense of accomplishment with a heavy emphasis on your sector of work and health. However, the focus is on making sweeping changes with these things, so tap into your intuition to determine what needs refreshment. The New Moon on the 1st motivates you to take charge of your health, self-care initiatives, and work. If you've been holding on too tightly to a stressful work situation or job, then the matter may come to a head. There may be excitement about a new health and wellness program that gives you a sense of having a new lease on life. Improvements or other opportunities at or through work can come out of the blue, boosting your confidence. Mars moves into your communications sector on the 3rd, revving up your daily life and motivating you to get out and about. Mars will stay here longer than his usual two months due to a retrograde that begins December 6th, and it's important to keep in mind that what you're jumping into now may come up for review later. For now, you have more energy for, and interest in, learning, pet projects, and speaking up about matters that are important to you. But while work and everyday matters take center stage for much of the month, it's also a lively month for relationships and a robust period for your emotional life. Venus continues its transit of your partnership sector, blessing your one-to-one connections until the 11th. From the 11th onward, Venus transits your intimacy sector. It's a great time for addressing unusual, taboo, or complicated matters with more warmth and balance. Others can be pleasantly surprising, bringing light and fun into your life. There may be a good turn on a financial or business level. People are backing you up, and this feels good. Interactions can be very passionate or intense yet maintain a light-hearted and playful quality. You're exceptionally skilled at resolving differences during this cycle. Backing or support is forthcoming, or you might arrive at an attractive arrangement. There's an emphasis on more profound, meaningful relationships or a deeper understanding of your fears, passions, and vulnerabilities. You're taking greater pride in your work, daily routines, or your health and wellness, but you need a break from the routine. The Full Moon on the 15th makes it clear you need to seek a better work-life balance. It prompts you to look within, get some rest, and answer your inner voice. You may need a small hiatus from daily pressures and demands as this lunation occurs in your privacy sector and the sign behind yours, reminding you to take care of your spiritual and emotional needs. Your intuition or dreams have strong messages for you! Light shines on recent hidden or background trends in your life, which helps you fill in some of the blanks of your life. If you've been working too hard or putting so much effort into helping others that you've ignored your own needs, you'll want to restore some balance. Circumstances may be such that you feel a real division or conflict between your working life and personal life, and the demands of everyday life can seem overwhelming temporarily. Professional and reputation matters or goals gain clarity, slowly but surely, from the 15th forward. Although it can take some time to get back on track, you will likely see some subtle improvements in these areas. There may be a reality check, but you'll also determine what's genuinely doable. Simplifying your life is essential and can get you feeling on track. Making lifestyle changes thrives mainly because your heart is in it. Good energy for attracting or enhancing a partnership is with you from the 21st forward. It's also a time for being more proactive with making contacts and connections and reaching out to others. You're shifting from a work-centered focus to a social one. We've seen Mars moving into harmony with your sign and motivating you to get connected from the 3rd. Now, the Sun moves into your partnership sector--another social sector of your chart. Collaborating with someone special can figure strongly now. The enthusiasm stirred up can take you far. You can be feeling particularly alive and vital through other special people. However, with Mercury retrograde in your opposing sign from the 25th (until mid-December), it's a good idea to mull things over and observe, as information isn't yet at your disposal. Relationships and negotiations are in focus, and even with some backtracking, you're coming out ahead. |
CancerNovember 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Cancer: You've been discovering your passions and in better touch with your desire nature, dear Cancer, with Mars in your sign. On November 3rd, however, Mars moves forward, and while you've benefited from Mars' visit of your sign as you scoped out the playing field, it feels time to settle in and focus on building and developing. In truth, Mars isn't entirely finished with your sign! In December, Mars will turn retrograde, and in early January will return to Cancer. You'll return to some plans and situations and give them more attention, and you'll spend more time working on your assertiveness. For now, you're more interested in attending to your comfort needs. November also brings much focus on recreation, love, work, and health. A new beginning is in the works regarding your romantic and creative worlds, whether this means a new connection or project, a new way of expressing yourself, or a fresh start in an existing relationship, pursuit, or hobby. You may be in a unique position to share your ideas, happiness, sense of humor, or creative vision with others. Keep in mind that Mars' transit of your resources sector from the 3rd forward will be longer than usual, and this is because Mars will retrograde on December 6th, backing up over the same tracks it's making now. This is an intense transit for the ambitious pursuit of security or increased income, although there can be some stops and starts. You can be a little tough with yourself when it comes to making money and perhaps a little tough on others if you're not feeling valued. You're also quite motivated to work harder for your money. From the 11th onward, you're in fabulous shape for attracting the right company or smoothing over a relationship. Giving your time to someone, or allowing a person to shine in their own way as they take the lead, can be very rewarding for both of you with Venus in your partnership sector. This is a fine time for meeting people, and you are feeling unusually open and receptive. Make peace now, with both friends and enemies! Saturn's direct turn on the 15th helps you work on bringing your expectations down to earth. Self-improvement endeavors can be in focus and more successful as you have a firmer grip on what's realistic and realizable. Your life might improve with support or increased structure and commitment. But first, the Full Moon on the same day can stir things up. Issues of freedom and individuality are in the spotlight, and an epiphany is likely. After a spell of being fairly wrapped up in your personal life, you may realize the need to reach out to others and remind them that they matter to you. It's a time to enjoy new revelations and share your findings with people you care about. This Full Moon reminds you of your need for friends, associates, community support, or like-minded people. Certainly, tensions in your social or romantic life can come to a head, or a discovery is significant. There can be a sudden need to detach yourself from personal focus so that you can connect with others in meaningful ways. You might awaken to the need to feel valued as a friend or to align yourself with a cause, goal, or dream to motivate/drive you. A sudden awareness of feelings for someone or a buried relationship problem can emerge and demand attention. You gain new insight into a preexisting problem or your feelings, and this illumination helps you make better choices in the future. With the Sun's move into your solar sixth house on the 21st, you're more likely to focus on work and practical affairs. You have a more vital understanding of what needs doing to improve your daily life and routines. You're answering to your inner rhythms and might feel dragged down if you need to wait for others to catch up with you! Feeling especially capable and competent, you might enjoy organizing and attending to the "little things" integral to your routines. With Mercury's retrograde from the 25th forward, look at past projects for ideas and inspiration and focus on editing and improving. Aim to get a project right before moving forward or releasing it. It's a strong time for revising and perfecting. Take the time to work hard at something you love or believe in, as you can make significant progress. |
LeoNovember 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo: November brings special attention to your personal life, dear Leo, and it's strong for discovering better ways to manage the work-life balance. With Mars entering your sign on the 3rd, clarity comes, particularly about your desires, attractions, and personal plans. You are in take-charge mode, ready to take on a challenge, and willing to put yourself out to get where you want to go. This is also a strong time for attracting romantic and creative attention. Your personal presence is powerful now. Good energy is with you for pouring more energy into your home or family. The New Moon on the 1st paves the way for the energy and motivation necessary to start fresh. It could be a time for a domestic makeover! You might make changes such that home life is less routine and more dynamic. Your extra pride in your home can prompt you to find new ways of improving your downtime. Indeed, your nesting instincts are strong. But even with this introspective focus, there is also radiant energy with you for creative and romantic pursuits. You are looking especially good and feeling more creative and expressive. Love can be magical, and your powers of attraction run high. You can be filled with energy to move personal plans forward, and Mars entering your sign wants you to face things head-on, directly, and without delay. Venus visiting your work and health sector from the 11th onward is good for finding some peace or harmony in your daily routines. Work or daily life may seem more enjoyable and pleasant. Work benefits from openness to new methods or teamwork. With Saturn's direct turn on the 15th, you might gain more clarity with finances or a relationship. This turnaround can also boost your conviction to make a significant lifestyle change. You may see progress with debts or financial support from this date forward. The need to buckle down could prompt you to be more attentive to–or responsible for–a matter. It's also possible to gain more clarity in your intimate life or about an important project. Stability is comforting, in fact, and a bit of routine can be just what you need to feel on track. Getting organized and taking care of business can be enjoyable, and you're likely to come up with great ideas about doing business, making money, or improving methods and efficiency. Balancing your personal and professional/public life can be challenging, but it's an important goal around the Full Moon. This lunation, happening at the top of your solar chart, can mark the culmination of a significant work project or a scurry of activity on the job or in your public life. Events occur that highlight your responsibilities. With Uranus involved, too, this can be a time of sudden movement, surprises, and big reveals. Acknowledging your need to perform, lead, and manage can be in focus, and you might recognize buried needs or bring a project to fruition. Problems and flaws with plans may come to light, motivating you to take care of things you've overlooked. If you experience a rush of emotional energy now, aim to harness it and use it to achieve something important to you. The 21st forward is a period that brings a more outgoing, playful, and creative energy to your life and, for some, budding romance. Mars has been in your sign, boosting up your confidence and courage since the 3rd. Now, the Sun moves into your creative sector and encourages you to have fun, express yourself more freely, and share yourself with others. The 26th to the 27th is particularly dynamic. You are motivated and confident. If in a competition, physical or mental, you are more likely to come out as a winner. You could find it particularly rewarding to make changes to a relationship or pursue a hobby or special project/pastime. In less than two weeks, Mars will retrograde in your sign, and you will likely reevaluate your current pursuits or desires. However, for now, you can be itching to get something done or implement an idea. You have an urge to sink your teeth into something challenging and exciting. Keep in mind that Mars will turn retrograde in your sign on December 6th, and there can be some backtracking to do then, but for now, a direct approach works wonders. Nevertheless, watch for jumping too quickly into things as you may need to revisit or reassess these matters later. Also, Mercury turns retrograde on the 25th, offering you the chance (or bringing on the need) to review your goals with the creative or playful side of your life, and this can be a blessing in disguise. Now is the time to process and digest recent events and ideas. |
VirgoNovember 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Virgo: November brings a pleasant focus on connecting and communicating, dear Virgo, with a balancing theme of domestic and personal pursuits weaving through the month. A New Moon happens in your communications sector at the top of the month, and the desire to express yourself and share your experiences with others is powerful. You could discover new channels or platforms for self-expression, perhaps more imaginative, creative, and, ultimately, more fulfilling. Yet just two days later, Mars enters your privacy sector, and a good part of you seeks some downtime. There is a powerful focus on your everyday life, projects, and personal interests. Opportunities to speak about matters that are important to you, share your ideas and knowledge, teach, guide, and connect are strong. Another important theme this month involves growth and warmth in your personal life and with close loved ones. Nice opportunities can arise to bond with those closest to your heart. Mars moving into the sign behind yours on the 3rd can slow you down a little, at least long enough to reassess recent activities, desires, and goals. This is an important process--and a valuable one. If you've been overdoing things, enforcing some quiet time seems vital now. Pacing yourself means the world this month. Watch that you're not hard on yourself - be as gentle and understanding as you would if a friend needed extra care. There's likely to be an emphasis on learning, particularly self-taught or home-learning endeavors. You can appeal to many people and team up effectively to accomplish a goal. You seem to bring out the best in others, support them, or offer useful advice. From the 11th forward, Venus travels through your romance and creativity sector, and this wonderful transit is excellent for a smooth flow of love energy in your life. It's a period when others enjoy your company, notice your most appealing characteristics, and are receptive to your ideas and invites. "Being yourself" is always encouraged, but right now, you'll see instant proof of why this is so. Saturn's direct turn on the 15th helps ground you, bringing clarity to a relationship or your stand on a situation. Realistic expectations of projects and people lead to happier moods all around! Following some rules or getting something into order can be satisfying and even pleasurable. It can feel good to have guidelines. On the same date, a Full Moon occurs, and new information or feelings can emerge to change your perspective, but there can also be someone who swoops in to challenge you, which can be frustrating. You have little tolerance for restrictive, limiting situations, so if someone is dealing with you in a rigid or pushy way, you're likely to go another direction. Relations with a lover, special friend, or partner can be challenging or provoke change. Consider that someone might indirectly introduce you to parts of yourself or buried desires you didn't know existed. This Full Moon can excite your senses, reminding you that you need time away from the routine. You've been particularly absorbed in your everyday activities, errands, personal interests, and tasks, which may have kept you in familiar mental territory, and now you're reminded of the need to feed your spirit. It's about renewal, revival, and spiritual replenishment. Instead, you might complete or release a project or study. Unmet and unspoken needs are likely to find a platform now. This Full Moon might encourage you to look at the big picture or to reach higher and wider. However, you gear up for a home-centered, back-to-roots time, especially from the 21st forward, as the Sun visits your home and family sector. Since the 3rd, in fact, Mars in your privacy sector has been encouraging you to slow down and take a break. You're more interested in taking time for yourself, and much pleasure comes from family and home life. The 26th to the 27th is particularly suitable for employing good stress management techniques. Efforts made around the home, with domestic projects, and concerning activities with family can lead to nice advances. Your energy flows naturally with minimal interruption. Excellent energy is with you for courageously dealing with emotional or tricky areas and putting annoying situations behind you. Still, your ruling planet, Mercury, turns retrograde on the 25th, bringing on some delays, obstacles, or slowdowns. Fortunately, there is much to enjoy and learn, even if (and perhaps because) you're waiting. While some key areas of your life can feel slow-moving or up in the air, you're in generally good shape for reviewing and reassessing matters. |
LibraNovember 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Libra: There is a practical focus for you in November, dear Libra, and it's a good time to get your life into order in fundamental ways. It's a month of potential personal fulfillment, financial growth, and effective communication, although retrograde activity in the last week of November could point to some need to review rather than innovate. Building your resources and solidifying plans are strong themes, but there's a growing theme of communicating and connecting as the month advances. New beginnings on a financial or business front are likely after the New Moon on the 1st. You're taking a new path, and after a short period of reorientation, you feel more in control. You may not know exactly where you're heading, but you are putting more faith in the universe and your intuition to guide you in the right direction. This New Moon motivates you to take charge of your financial affairs. You are resourceful and can showcase your talents or put them to good use. There has been much pressure on you to perform recently, and you've been entertaining big ambitions, but by the 3rd, the pressure eases considerably. Mars moves into your solar eleventh house. While you're likely to return to some of the recent plans you've made in a couple of months' time, for now, you're ready to put more energy into personal enjoyment and your social life. It can be exciting as you experiment with new ideas, projects, and potential ventures. From the 11th onward, Venus transits your home and family sector, encouraging special attention to your domestic world and bringing more harmony to it. Even little improvements and advances can feel big and exciting. With Saturn's direct turn on the 15th, you'll find it easier (or necessary) to get back on track with wellness programs or work projects. It's a time to adopt a more straightforward approach to meeting and facing your responsibilities. Learning where you stand on a matter can be a relief and can also improve planning and decision-making. Simple pleasures can be more satisfying than usual, and practical matters and tasks with clear guidelines, expectations, and goals fare the best. But first, the Full Moon and Sun-Uranus opposition on the 15th and 16th trigger buried desires to be more independent. These stirrings may feel more like a disruption at first glance. Still, tensions about money, debts, and obligations now can motivate you to work harder and smarter in the future. It's always useful to look for the lessons in your experiences rather than simply reacting to them. These transits can serve to awaken you to unacknowledged feelings, or there can be a turning point or announcement in a relationship. You might recognize the need to let go of extra clutter or a bad habit, for example. There can be a significant financial move or a revelation in an intimate relationship. An issue surrounding debts, obligations, investments, sharing, or support can emerge. Releasing your hold on something if you're hanging on too tightly to it can improve your life! Seek compromises for the best results. The Sun's move into your communications sector on the 21st points to a more connected, communicative period. In fact, since the 3rd, Mars has been encouraging you to socialize and diversify more often, and now the Sun gets into the game. You're likely to feel refreshed, braver, and interested in seeing results. Reaching out and connecting can bring unexpected opportunities right now. Especially on the 26th to the 27th, trust your instincts on a social level. You're in good shape to pursue your interests and exchange ideas. You feel very directed and purposeful, and specific plans or topics excite you now. Life is taking on a creative, more forward-looking energy. Intellectual matters can thrive. You are soaking up a tremendous amount of information, and you could be in the position to teach, guide, or instruct. Try to avoid rushing your communications, which can be quite terse if you're not careful, but tap into the enthusiasm of this time. In fact, Mercury turns retrograde in your communications sector on the 25th, and until mid-December, matters surrounding studies, transportation, and essential communications can involve some confusion, delays, or backtracking. However, this can be a good time to do some catch-up work–you may very well enjoy yourself as you do. Minor repairs may be necessary with devices, for example. You may be reviewing different elements of your life and wondering where things are going. While this phase might lead to some misunderstandings, you're sure to find alternative ways to express yourself. If you focus on taking care of projects and pursuits that are already underway, this can be an enriching period. Efforts made towards editing, revising, refining, and reviving are well worth your time. |
ScorpioNovember 2024 Scorpio Monthly Horoscope Overview: Self-development is in happy focus in November, dear Scorpio, with a New Moon in your sign at the top of the month. While you may want to start fresh and draw on your initiative in some areas of life, you're also quite devoted to settling in, building, and planning in other instances. You begin the month in an excellent position to set your intentions for the year ahead regarding your personality, independence, personal image, and effectiveness. It's one of the best times of the year to consider making personal changes that empower you. However, it's best to avoid unnecessary tension or impatience. Fear of change or being in the dark on a matter is likely at the root of disagreements. Conversations or exposure to different or new ideas, opinions, and methods challenge you to grow. They help you reframe your thinking rather than hold onto an idea or belief for dear life. Personal development is in good shape this month. The New Moon on the 1st is a kickstarter — if you've been putting something off, now you're quick to recognize the need to get going! You're also entering an excellent long-term cycle for your career, although part of this process can involve some stops and starts or dramatic turns. You're looking at your money and possessions in a new way this month, and you might come up with creative ideas on how to earn more or use what you already have. Still, Mercury's retrograde from the 25th forward requires some slowing down and adjustments to your financial plan. It's a period for looking to the past for answers to current problems or delaying some matters while you make changes and refinements, especially related to money and things. From November 3rd forward, efforts to take charge of your career or pursue your ambitions are strong. However, you may be battling a need to follow your own rules, which can stir up some trouble with someone in authority or interfere with productivity. It can be a time for combining energy with action and looking out for opportunities where you may not have seen them before. Certainly, you're entering a stage of increased ambition, and conditions might prompt you to find a new path or redefine your goals. You'll be seeking more input, freedom, or independence now. Keep in mind, however, that Mars will turn retrograde in December, and new initiatives with professional or reputation matters may later face delays. It's important to watch for overly impulsive moves since Mars will revisit the very degrees and aspects you're experiencing now in December while retrograde, which can suggest that decisions made now need a revisit later on. There could be stalls or backtracking involved. With Juno in your sign from the 3rd, you'll feel quite capable but don't forget to take the time you need for yourself. Venus is in your communications sector from the 11th forward, stirring your curiosity. It's an excellent influence for enjoying your personal interests or studies and expressing yourself more charmingly. Good feedback can arrive, and incoming communications or news can be pleasantly motivating. Pleasant contact, friendly exchanges, or improved relations with acquaintances can headline your social life. Your ideas, attitude, and mindset attract positive attention. The Full Moon on the 15th brings feelings you've kept to yourself–or even from yourself–to the surface. Relationships can be in strong focus, and emotions swell. You're discovering who and what you need, which helps motivate you to get your act together! It's a time to redefine what you want and need from your relationships, and this Full Moon, while a bit chaotic, can help you out in this regard. It may bring a personal or relationship matter to a head, and there can be epiphanies, relationship drama, important announcements, and realizations. Some unpredictability is a theme, and you're learning to rely more on yourself than others. Another headline this month is Saturn's direct turn in your romance and creativity sector on the 15th, helping clarify matters related to romance, arts, and entertainment. Don't be surprised if you experience strong instincts to narrow in on particular goals and projects, as it's an excellent time to cut out the fluff. From the 21st forward, financial matters tie in more deeply with your pride. Income and talents or resources are prominent themes. Workable solutions to problems come intuitively. There could be an answer to a money issue, or you're motivated to improve your situation. You fall into a leading role quite organically. Gentle competition encourages you to shine. The last week of the month is particularly strong for work - you're especially willing to put in the hours. |
SagittariusNovember 2024 Monthly Overview Summary for Sagittarius: November brings warm energy into your life, dear Sagittarius, with lovely Venus in your sign until the 11th and the Sun tucked away in your privacy sector until the 21st. In truth, there is a major focus on your personality this month. Your finer and more appealing qualities are in the spotlight. You might feel more attractive from the inside out or project more warmth. Mercury is your guest virtually all month (from the 2nd onward) and is in Sagittarius for an extended stay. The Sun will move in on the 21st. Yes, Mercury will retrograde on the 25th in your sign, but it certainly gives you more time to explore your inner world. You're in a period of personal awakening as you approach your new astrological year. Nevertheless, you still have some end-of-the-astro-year contemplation to do. Try to treat this period as a time to gather your energies and close important projects or situations. Indeed, some crucial influences are urging you to rest, recoup, and relax this month. Your ruler, Jupiter, is retrograde, and the New Moon on the 1st is another reminder – you may need to take care of loose ends now. Working behind the scenes benefits you. While you'll likely get some social attention and even admiration, a good part of you is a little "hard to get" now. It's a necessary, healing phase. The rest and privacy you need are yours, although there may be plenty of stimulating dramas playing out around you. There can be competing feelings in a relationship, and releasing yourself from excessive attachments can figure strongly and bring some rewards, although challenging at the same time. Money, resources, and relationships can be slightly more sensitive to ups and downs. In some ways, the month begins quietly and slowly builds in activity. Still, Mars moves into your adventure sector on the 3rd, and you're more courageous and active rather than simply hopeful. You're making your own happiness, not waiting for it to come to you. It feels easier to accomplish things now. It's also a good time to do something different and non-routine, as this is where you're shining at the moment. This continues to build when the Sun heads into Sagittarius on the 21st, and you feel the need to take the reins. Even so, the "quiet" times are essential. Something hidden or a secret could emerge, and while this can be disconcerting at first, it's also freeing. You're preparing yourself to move on to bigger and better things! It's an ideal time to see things you've missed, reflect on the past year, and envision how you'd like to proceed in the future. The Full Moon on the 15th has a way of shaking things up and heightening emotions and could bring work, service, or spiritual matters to light. Information surfacing or feelings stirring nudge you to make necessary improvements and adjustments to your life, and a better work-life balance is the key to all of this. If you've been unsatisfied, or if problems have accumulated with work, health, or service matters, you'll feel it strongly. People needing your help can disrupt your workflow or easily distract you. You'd be doing yourself a big favor if you manage previously buried resentment or guilt that has driven your behavior and undermined your happiness. You've been doing a lot of looking within, withdrawing, and possibly escaping, but this Full Moon reminds you of your obligations, both to others (work, services) and to yourself (self-care programs, health regimes). Living arrangements and conditions are clearer after Saturn turns direct on the 15th. Organizing your personal life is in fabulous favor. Facing your responsibilities realistically puts you in a solid position to manage them. Aim to take things gradually and enjoy bringing more order and security to your personal space and inner world. The Sun in your sign gives you more power and visibility from the 21st forward. You feel more in control of your life, people pay you more attention, and you're motivated to make considerable personal and lifestyle changes. You're seen and heard at this time. Mars working in harmony, exactly on the 26th and the 27th, can really get the juices flowing. Creative ideas are powerful. There can be a strong interest in being heard, producing, and publishing. Mars is nearing a retrograde that will begin on December 6th, however, and some of the projects you start now could need some polishing. Keep this in mind, but enjoy the spirit of renewal. Your voice and curiosity are strong in November, but there may be the need to look to the past for answers before pushing forward as you close out the month. Watch for talking about something prematurely during this period. Some personal plans may stall or appear to move backward when, in fact, they can benefit from a review. There will be times when pausing and allowing your emotions to catch up with your mind can serve you well. As such, delays occurring now can be blessings in disguise. You can make some nice progress with money and resources, around the home, or with family. You more clearly appreciate the practical value of material things in the last week of November, focusing on what's most useful or has the most potential to grow in value and importance. You are a little more discriminating and prudent with money and resources, which helps you sort things out. Patience brings rewards. |
CapricornNovember 2024 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Capricorn: Your happiness goals and pursuits are a strong focus in November, dear Capricorn. Social matters, contributing, dreaming, and innovating are themes. The emphasis is on what makes you happy and fulfilled. Your connections with friends and colleagues assume more importance. There can be a special project you're working on that advances. You can be called upon to become more involved or to contribute to the group/community, and you're seeking inspiration! At the same time, your privacy sector is well-represented this month, and you can also have a strong interest in laying low, resting, reflecting, and relaxing. Detoxing and healing are in order! There is no shortage of invitations or things to do – it is more about your ability to pick and choose. Secrets and whispers delight in the month ahead, and you may willingly make a few sacrifices to be with a special someone or simply to spend more time alone and/or away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Still, your sense of community is strong, and emotional satisfaction can come through your interactions with, or support of, friends and associates. If you need to start fresh with a friend, November is your month. Your faith in a particular goal, dream, or idea can build now. From the 3rd forward, Mars intensifies your emotions, turning your stronger attention to hidden or deep elements of your life. It's an important process that shouldn't be rushed or undervalued, but it does seem to keep you working behind the scenes and not always very "present." Fortunately, your observation skills are sharp, and you're blessed with the ability to think ahead to the long-term game plan. Note that, with this transit, competitive or frustrating elements in your relationships may also surface. Because Mars will later turn retrograde in this same sector (starting December 6th), a resolution is not yet in sight. Venus in your privacy sector to the 11th points to the need for more time to yourself and, fortunately, enjoyment and reward in the process. This transit encourages going under the radar in some areas of life and sorting out or processing your feelings. But from the 11th forward, Venus graces your sign, and the desire for comfort or luxury items is hearty. This fabulous transit stirs your willingness (and the required inner clarity) to express your feelings. It encourages your confidence in what you have to offer the world. Make time and room for improvising and enjoying yourself, perhaps letting things flow and loosening up on a matter that has had you all wound up. Venus also frames you nicely in others' eyes. Changes in plans or sudden events can demand a new approach around the Full Moon on the 15th, particularly with friends, lovers, or children, and possibly a creative project or favorite cause. You're thinking outside the box and don't want to feel bound by too many rules. This lunation pulls up unacknowledged feelings, and there can be some drama in your romantic life. A celebration is possible, and feelings for someone or a project can blossom–you can experience a creative rush, strongly romantic or affectionate feelings, and a compelling need to express your emotions. It might be time to do something playful, fun, self-expressive, and creative, even with tensions experienced between what you think you should be doing and what you feel. It's a good idea to feel out discoveries before making bigger decisions. This lunation can usher in an important realization about a romance or heartfelt pursuit. Saturn's direct turn on the 15th can produce a reality check or a reminder of your need to organize or take care of your daily affairs. This could manifest as a sudden increase in responsibilities or a need to reevaluate your current situation. More structure to your communications, studies, and connections to others can benefit you greatly. Procrastination is costly, and you feel more energetic and confident as you meet your goals and responsibilities more promptly. On the 21st, the Sun moves into your privacy sector for a month-long trek. This yearly event precedes your powerful birthday month and is a good time for examining which attitudes, circumstances, and extra dead weight you need to let go of before you begin anew. Ideally, you use this time for healing, processing, and reflecting. You might see old problems or projects in a new light. People tend to let you do your own thing. Your ability to use strategy successfully is enhanced. An intense discussion about your past or private matters may be part of the picture. It's an excellent time for cutting through appearances and uncovering something previously unknown or hidden. You might work on projects behind the scenes or wrap up certain studies or ventures. Mercury begins its retrograde on the 25th, pointing to some extra need to take things easy, mainly related to decision-making, communications, health, and work. You'll benefit from more attention to your inner world. Some decisions you make and projects you start can require reconsideration. Delays are possible. It's a time to redo and refine work already underway, do some journaling, and backtrack over the past to find answers that were not obvious then but are entirely relevant now. |
AquariusNovember 2024 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Aquarius: November spotlights your goals and plans, dear Aquarius, but you're also paying due attention to your happiness and social life. There can be the need to work cooperatively within the framework of a group or with a partner this month. People readily see your charm and grace, particularly those in leadership positions or related to your career. Others often appreciate and enjoy your companionship this month. People gravitate to your optimism and generosity of spirit. Others might extend kindness to you now, and new friendships can be made. These are also active, positive days for networking, sharing, and promoting. Relationships, in general, become livelier with Mars' move into your opposing sign on 3rd. This is assertive and active energy. You or a partner are/is no longer willing to simply sweep problems under the rug. Mars will end up spending quite some time in this sector due to an upcoming retrograde, and you'll have plenty of time to sort things out. The rewards are strong for when you do, but for now, you're beginning to see what needs changing. Watch for hasty choices now, especially since some of your decisions will come up for review in December. Someone might come on strong and then pull back. Conflicts about give-and-take in an existing partnership can emerge. Aim to get things out into the open, but be mindful as you do. It's a time when people in your life challenge you to reach your goals, even if this happens indirectly. New career developments are possible with the New Moon beginning the month at the top of your solar chart. Working hard and fulfilling your responsibilities to the utmost are in sharp focus. This is a time for making real progress on achieving your goals. Bosses and parents, especially, are noticing what you're doing and what you haven't done in the past. You feel more accountable - it seems others expect you to act. Your actions or performance are more public than they have been. There is powerful intuition to draw upon regarding your life path, reputation, and over-arching goals. Around the Full Moon mid-month, aim to get in touch with your heart's desire, as discoveries can be profound. This Full Moon awakens an intense need to attend to your personal life, family, and home. Balancing your home life with responsibilities to the rest of the world is essential now. If you've been going it alone and making executive decisions, your need for support from loved ones is highlighted now Besides the confidence boost of Saturn's direct turn on the 15th, money matters should steadily improve or clarify. It's a good time to focus on firming up your budget, evaluating business projects, paring down excess to make yourself more secure, and paying particular attention to your practical affairs. Friendships and group connections come into stronger focus from the 21st forward, and you're more active socially. Transits tug at your desire to round out your life with a stronger focus on happiness goals, friends, and associations. You're shifting your focus more noticeably now, and a better balance between work and play is within reach. Relationships may be a motivator that gets you going, or you are in the perfect position to collaborate in the last week of November. You can experience intense but pleasant attractions. Healthy competition can fuel the desire to do your best. Even so, with Venus in your privacy sector from the 11th onward, there is some unfinished business to take care of regarding love relationships. There can be a focus on past connections. Beautiful energy is with you for gaining a better understanding of what lies in your heart, of past problems related to your social or romantic life, and of where you would like to be in the area of relationships. Unusual turns of events can occur once Mercury begins its retrograde journey on the 25th. It keeps life interesting and, at times, somewhat baffling! Again, you have much to learn from and through others, even impersonal connections, and it's often about how you react and respond to the people in your life. Interactions jumpstart your thinking, and through them, you can discover your own desires and objectives. There can be delays and obstacles–or possibly a few unknowns–while Mercury is retrograde until mid-December, but through these things, you might discover better alternative methods. The edits you make now could help you in the long term. Past friendships can figure more strongly in your life. |
PiscesNovember 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Pisces: November is strong for success in promoting, publishing, courses, or special interests, dear Pisces. It can also be suitable for getaways or other ways of breaking the routine. You're more assertive and independent in the first half of the month. At the same time, your longer-term goals, ambitions, and reputation are themes. The second half of November is also solid for your social life. Friends can be supportive and can help you out with your practical affairs. It's a favorable period for networking, particularly business-related. November is a month ripe with opportunities for personal growth through learning and experience. You're on a quest for inspiration, and the good news is, you're likely to find it. The month also shines a spotlight on your work, health, and career. In many ways, it's a period of preparation and adjustment. The New Moon on the 1st can pave the way for new beginnings. This can be a time when you are thinking of making significant changes, such as a new course/line of study or direction. You are more inclined to follow your heart and your passions, although you're likely to have to deal with the mound already on your plate and come to some form of compromise to get the time to do so. Look for people, places, and ideas to stir and inspire you. Mars moving into your work and health sector on the 3rd is significant. Mars will stay in this sector longer than usual and will spend some of its time here retrograde next month, offering you an opportunity period to work out your daily schedules and work or health plans. There can be some reworking of projects or pursuits and backtracking involved, but for now, you're feeling gung-ho about getting yourself and your daily routines into shape. When Venus moves into your friendship sector on the 11th, you'll feel a more freedom and joy. Group activities, friendships, and community events will take center stage. You'll also find yourself more technically savvy, business-minded, and forward-thinking. This period is not only about socializing, but also about enjoying new projects, experimenting with technology, and exploring different ideas. The middle of the month could be a time for a significant announcement or the culmination of a publishing or learning project. The Full Moon can trigger discoveries related to ideas, learning, communications, transportation, and relatives. These discoveries can inspire you to make changes and improvements. The new awareness you gain allows you to confront whatever comes into full view with confidence. You may find yourself with a strong desire to be understood! This period tends to shake up preconceptions, bringing surprising feelings. Changes in plans and schedules can alter your perspective on a matter or your view of a project or situation. Epiphanies and moments of truth can occur now, making it a powerful time to learn more about yourself. Aim to enjoy this rush of energy that helps you catch up with your true feelings on a matter. You may also need to catch up with errands and other essentials of your daily affairs. Mid-month, Saturn turns direct in your sign after a long period of retrograde motion. This shift will boost your confidence, not in a showy way, but through a deep sense of clarity and understanding of reality. You're in a good position to resume or start specific health pursuits. Your determination to move forward intensifies, but remember, patience and steady pacing are your allies. While responsibilities and problems may seem daunting, this shift empowers you with a strong sense of realism, clarity, and self-discipline. The Sun's move to the top of your solar chart on the 21st further boosts your focus on long-term goals and performance. Work-related matters are particularly strong around the 26th to the 27th when you apply yourself with great purpose and intent. Putting your practical affairs together can come exceptionally easy to you. Your stamina level is strong, and you're wasting no time. It's a creative, energetic, and motivating time for your work, routines, and long-term goals. Even so, Mercury turns retrograde on the 25th, and some of your plans can slow down or encounter delays. Something you presented or communicated earlier might now seem premature. Career and reputation can be tricky, but they remain satisfying areas of focus. It can be worth your while to observe trends and look to the past for answers on how to manage current responsibilities. While decisions should probably wait, you can use this period to better understand your projects, goals, and needs. You gravitate to the most practical solutions to problems and constructive projects or endeavors. |
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November 2024 Aspects TimeLine:
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This Month’s Ephemeris:
This Month’s Ephemeris with extra points and abbreviations rather than glyphs:
Ephemerides with additional points are for Eastern Time. The North Node and Lilith are the True positions. Retrogrades are underlined. Extra points are Chiron, Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta, and Lilith. These come from the excellent software, Sirius 3.0.
This Month’s Void Moon Dates:
Using the table below: The Moon is Void of Course from the time of its last aspect listed below until the Moon enters a new sign. Generally speaking, these periods are not ideal for launching new endeavors, although they’re not impossible periods, either.
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This Month in Astrology – December 2024
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Void of Course Dates this Month
On December 1st, the New Moon occurs in the sign of Sagittarius. This lunation prompts a new beginning and awakens the adventurer in us. It prompts a focus on goals that increase our understanding and awareness, give us the courage to expand our horizons, and gain confidence and optimism through a broader perspective. With this potent Sagittarius energy, we discover ways to transcend the details of day-to-day life and nurture our faith, hope, and vision. It’s the first of two New Moons in December this year.
This New Moon forms a trine with Mars, supporting our energy and motivation levels on the one hand, and a square with Saturn, suggesting blocks to our efforts to begin anew on the other.
On December 6th, Mars stations and turns retrograde and will remain retrograde until February 23rd, 2025, beginning in the sign of Leo and returning to Cancer in early January. We are now in the position to re-assess our current projects, our approach to getting what we want, and our desire nature. Mars energy is essentially turned inward–it’s internalized, intensified, personalized, and perhaps pressurized. There can be passive-aggressive behavior during this cycle. We may be instigating problems or arguments rather than dealing with issues directly. However, this can be a good time to learn more about our inner motivations and desires, as well as to reconsider old projects and interests.
The first part of this retrograde is in the sign of Leo. Pride can push us to greater heights, but it can also keep us from expressing our true feelings or prevent us from truly learning from our experiences and from others. With Mars retrograde in Leo, we might see more sulking or pulling away to make a point. Leo rules children, creativity, recreational pleasure, entertainment, and romance. As such, we may need to re-assess our approach to these matters. We might feel some frustration or anxiety about these matters. Health issues may be a factor (especially in areas ruled by Leo, including the heart), and accidents a possibility throughout the Mars retrograde period. See the full discussion of Mars retrograde and Mars retrograde on the event calendar.
On December 7th, Neptune stations and turns direct after retrograde motion since July 2nd. We may begin to face some illusions we’ve held onto, confusing situations become clearer, and our creativity soars, or at least, we are more inclined to apply our creativity in the real world. We have more faith in our own dreams and visions, in others, and in our belief systems. Increasingly, we seek inspiration from external sources.
On December 13th, Jupiter forms a sesquiquadrate with Pluto, and events or circumstances can subtly challenge our beliefs, kickstarting a need for an attitude change. We might struggle between the desire to learn through experience and the compulsion to follow our ambitions. It’s crucial to find a balance in our journey of growth and advancement, as taking shortcuts or pushing too hard can ultimately set us back. While it can be tempting now, we should avoid exaggerating our importance or power to ourselves, as it’s easier to make costly mistakes this way.
On December 15th, a Full Moon occurs in the sign of Gemini. This lunation can bring sudden awareness to our lives and a rather urgent “need to know.” We may want to get an important message across, finish a communications project, or make an announcement. Travel and communications are in strong focus. Consider that Gemini’s ruler, Mercury, stations and turns direct on the same day as this Full Moon, skewing perceptions.
On December 15th, Mercury stations and turns direct after retrograde motion since November 25th. Mercury moves in direct motion over the same degrees it traveled in retrograde motion until January 2nd–this is also called its post-retrograde shadow. We’ve been in a good position to reevaluate our projects, visions, and goals, and we’ve given more thought to their meaning. Now, Mercury retraces its steps and information unclogs.
On December 24th, Jupiter forms a square with Saturn. This is the second of three perfections of this outer-planet transit with longer-term influence. [The previous perfection was on August 19th, and the next and final one is on June 15th, 2025, although the third perfection will occur while Jupiter is in Cancer and Saturn is in Aries.]
With this transit, circumstances present us with an opportunity for personal or professional growth, although the rewards may be delayed. We must restructure our lives or plans in accordance with rules, laws, limits, and the demands of reality. Ultimately, this process can lead to a stronger, more resilient version of ourselves or our projects.
This can be a time of temporary fluctuating finances, increased personal commitments, sudden obstacles to our goals, energy dips, or ups and downs with our faith/outlook. We might ask ourselves, “Why am I doing this?” What for?” or “What’s the point?” more frequently. There can be a sense that we’re not in the right place at the right time during this phase.
During this period, it is crucial to breathe new life into old plans rather than strike out with a new plan altogether. We may need to make sacrifices in one area of our lives to grow in another. It’s important not to overextend ourselves now and to avoid attempting easy fixes or shortcuts. The need to adjust our expectations is a natural part of the process, and with patience and perseverance, we can confidently navigate current obstacles and challenges.
On December 29th, Chiron stations and turns direct after retrograde motion since July 26th. Emotional truths about matters we’ve been avoiding or confused about begin to emerge now and in the coming weeks. While not always comfortable revelations, they can serve to motivate us to take appropriate action.
On December 30th, the second New Moon of the month occurs in the sign of Capricorn, stirring a new beginning. We recognize that having some boundaries and rules in place frees us up to enjoy ourselves as we meet our responsibilities. This lunation offers us the opportunity to set practical, attainable goals and work on developing maturity, self-discipline, and common sense. We’re prompted to consider and prepare for the future.
Date | Time (ET) | Event | Position |
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Dec 1 | 1:21 AM | New Moon in Sagittarius | 9 Sag 33' |
Dec 6 | 6:33 PM | Mars Retrograde | Mar 6 Leo 11'Rx |
Dec 7 | 1:13 AM | Venus enters Aquarius | Ven 0 Aqu 00' |
Dec 7 | 4:13 AM | Ceres enters Aquarius | Cer 0 Aqu 00' |
Dec 7 | 6:43 PM | Neptune Direct | Nep 27 Pis 08' |
Dec 8 | 10:26 AM | First Quarter Moon | 17 Pis 02' |
Dec 13 | 1:04 AM | Jupiter sesquadrate Pluto | Jup 15 Gem 32'Rx sesquadrate Plu 0 Aqu 32' |
Dec 15 | 4:01 AM | Full Moon in Gemini | 23 Gem 53' |
Dec 15 | 3:56 PM | Mercury Direct | Mer 6 Sag 24'D |
Dec 21 | 4:20 AM | Sun enters Capricorn | Sun 0 Cap 00' |
Dec 22 | 5:18 PM | Last Quarter Moon | 1 Lib 34' |
Dec 24 | 4:59 PM | Jupiter square Saturn | Jup 14 Gem 01'Rx square Sat 14 Pis 01' |
Dec 29 | 4:13 PM | Chiron Direct | Chi 19 Ari 00' |
Dec 30 | 5:27 PM | New Moon in Capricorn | 9 Cap 44' |
Dec 31 | 12:34 AM | Pluto sextile True Node | Plu 1 Aqu 03' sextile Nod 1 Ari 03' |
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This Month’s Overview Horoscopes
The following horoscopes outline how the above astrological influences might affect each individual sign.
Overview horoscopes fill in here as I write them, ideally during the week before the month begins. It is not unusual to see some signs temporarily missing as I write the twelve of them over the course of a few days, starting with the featured sign of the month (birthday month).
AriesDecember 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Aries: December can be a month of some backtracking and delays that allow you to refine and improve your projects, dear Aries. However, it's also an important month for getting to a much better place mentally. Redoing work that you thought was complete or returning to old material or conversations and problems can make you feel a little stuck, but you're making substantial progress. In the first few weeks of December, you're motivated to explore, learn, and discover. Excitement and enthusiasm to soak in information and acquire knowledge figures strongly now. You want to move out of your comfort zone when it comes to learning, thinking, and doing, and while the New Moon on the 1st can bring out opportunities to do so, Mercury's retrograde until the 15th suggests it's best to pace yourself. To navigate this, consider focusing on one area of learning at a time and revisiting past lessons to deepen your understanding. December is a strong period for editing, refining, and fine-tuning work, so take this time to perfect your projects. Indeed, Mars turns retrograde on the 6th, making going after what you want a little more complicated than you might expect. Even before this date, Mars is creeping along, and as your fiery, energetic ruler, you may feel that life is slowing down or that you don't have the usual energy and direction. You can take some time to orient yourself to this, but once you do, you might find that you benefit from taking extra time to pause, reflect, and look back. Mars is retrograde until February 23rd, and as you grow accustomed to this energy, you'll begin to realize that reviewing, renewing, and recycling can be the most rewarding activities – look to projects you've already begun in the past with renewed interest and motivation, for example. Consider areas of your life that you may have charged past or through that could use some revamping or extra attention. You may find some hidden gems in the process. Note that Mars is retrograde in your solar fifth house for the first part of the retrograde Mars journey (until January 6th), and you could feel a little stuck creatively speaking. There can be complications in your romantic life or leisure world. Avoidance is a strong tendency right now, but not advised. It's time to make some changes in your approach to pursuing your desires and giving others some space. Mars will later back up into your home and family sector (from January 6th), but for now, increased attention to your creative and recreational activities is likely. This is a time to reimagine how you approach recreation, work-play balance, lovers, love interests, self-expression, and dating. You may decide to employ more strategy or think ahead before jumping in. You can turn to the past for answers, and slowdowns or delays in projects--coupled with evolving motivation and interest levels--can be part of the picture. There can be a change of heart, or you could be questioning what you love, and a new approach becomes necessary. There may be a frustrating situation that leaves you feeling blocked from pursuing your desires or confused about what you want. You may be dealing with a perplexing social situation for which there seems to be no real solution, for example, at least not in the short term. Try not to project fantasies on people and situations, as you may make more of them than they deserve, good or bad! Avoid making a stand or show for now, as you may regret it later when your head is clearer. Expect a satisfying moment of gaining perspective and drawing meaningful conclusions around the 4-5. This period holds the potential for a significant discovery or connection. If you've been working on projects for publishing, this can be a busy and important time for refinements. The temptation may be to release a work or complete a project or study before you're entirely ready, but it's important to exercise patience. While there is a strong theme of spirit, learning, and exploration, especially with a New Moon in your adventure sector on the 1st, you have Venus at the top of your solar chart until the 7th. Later, the Sun will head there too. As such, career, public life, responsibilities, obligations, long-term goals, and direction are all supporting and sometimes main themes for you in December. With Venus here, you are pulling in desirable attention, and you may receive some pleasant recognition or especially enjoy your work or functions. From the 7th onward, Venus moves in harmony with your sign, gracing the social sector of your solar chart. This transit encourages harmony, balance, and general benefits to your social life. It helps balance things out, too. A Full Moon brings a mentally busy window around the 15th at the same time that Mercury ends its retrograde. Your personal interests, communication, connectedness, and transportation are all big themes now. From the 21st, you're more invested in your performance and can be highly motivated to take care of business. Your ambitions are stirring, and you could be in higher demand than usual, both personally and professionally. You're easing into a more performance-oriented phase and the New Moon on the 30th clinches it. The last week of December is also strong for making connections that feel fated or meant to be. |
TaurusDecember 2024 Monthly Overview Horoscope for Taurus: December is a period of transformations and renovations for you, dear Taurus, mostly on an emotional level. You're returning to old problems with a different attitude, taking care of unfinished business, and making refinements to projects that are not quite complete. In the process, you could find some hidden gems from the past. Dependencies can be a big issue now – the desire to feel more independent and empowered can be strong, and you're taking the steps necessary to make these changes. The month brings a nudge toward looking within for answers and seeking deeper involvement in (or commitment to) a project, venture, or relationship. You're not interested in fluff at the moment as you pursue more meaningful or absorbing experiences with the Sun in your intimacy sector until the 21st, and Mercury is there all month. As such, some endeavors are likely to fall by the wayside. Even so, Venus continues its transit of your solar ninth house until the 7th, and this encourages a more active and spontaneous expression of your feelings. You can have a stronger desire to learn and expand your knowledge and experiences. From the 6th, Mars is retrograde and will remain so until February 23rd. For the first four and a half weeks of the retrograde, it's in your home and family sector, bringing tricky energy with domestic affairs. Watch for passive-aggressive behavior. Home repairs may be needed, and it's a good time to reimagine how you organize your home life and make it a happier place. Certain endeavors may not go as planned, and there may be a need for a "plan B." This may not the best time for beginning a long-term relationship or returning to an old one, but it's a fine time to look at things from a different perspective. Patience is a real virtue now. Try not to stir the pot and avoid confrontations until you know where you truly stand on an issue. It can be challenging to be indifferent towards others, but it can be emotionally freeing to do so from time to time, as you can too easily get all riled up and this can interfere with success and happiness. Consider being kinder to yourself by looking the other way when appropriate. Besides affecting the physical and mundane affairs surrounding family and home life, retrograde Mars can also stir up some buried emotional frustrations. Issues you overlooked or thought were resolved long ago can resurface now. If you're dealing with tension, backtracking, delays, or repairs, an occasional change of scene might help your overall mood. Despite minor inconveniences, you're on a path to new and improved home life and relations with family. This process can take months, but the work you do now can bring rewards later. It's a good time to deal with buried anger and resentment, as well as for reviewing and fine-tuning projects around the home. Venus moves into your career and reputation sector on the 7th, and the weeks ahead of this date are suitable for public relations and appeal. Instead, it can be a more relaxed, satisfying period for relating with higher-ups and business associates. Your reputation can get a boost now. Fortunately, also from the 7th onward, friendships, goals, and alliances may turn a corner. Your faith in these things strengthens, perhaps after some demotivation. You might hear from a friend after a long absence or pick up an old project and begin reworking it. Money matters can reach a head around the 15th. On this date, Mercury, ruler of your resources sector, ends its retrograde, and the Full Moon occurs in the same area of your solar chart. You can have revelations or realizations revolving around finances, valuables, or values. You might have the opportunity to employ some of your special talents, and this can attract friendly interest your way. You’re also gathering more inspiration and determination to take charge and do something about problem areas. The last week of the month/year brings your needs for life experience, learning, and excitement to the fore. You may be looking for ways to add to your life experience through education, mingling, or various forms of adventure-seeking. The routine elements of your life seem to be more drab and dull in your mind's eye now. The New Moon on the 30th pushes these themes further--you now feel the need to formulate plans. You might battle some restlessness with your strong desire to expand your horizons, but aim to pace yourself for peace of mind. You could feel renewed by a new perspective on your life or a new and improved vision of what you want to do in the future. |
GeminiDecember 2024 Monthly Overview Horoscope for Gemini: Relationships are a strong focal point this month, dear Gemini, and while new beginnings are on the horizon, some backtracking is likely now. It’s a time of going over old problems, conversations, and negotiations. Mercury’s retrograde until the 15th points to a period when others may not always come through for you in the usual ways. Mars turns retrograde on the 6th, and motivation levels come under question. However, it's also a strong month for enjoying different experiences and perspectives. You're bound to learn a lot about what you want and need. Your interactions with others hold tremendous potential for food for thought and interesting perspectives. Let others lead the talks more often now, and listen carefully. You are especially accommodating, and there's a big focus on your social life and a significant relationship. There may be a turning point in a relationship, or you might reimagine your projects, pursuits, and interactions in useful ways. The New Moon on the 1st can push for a new beginning on the relationship front. If you need a fresh start, this is a time to begin anew, even if it's all in an attitude or approach. Until the 7th, your feelings are going through a regeneration of sorts as Venus continues its transit of your solar eighth house. This is one of the better periods of the year for attracting the support you need, either material or emotional. It’s also good for getting the most out of others’ talents and resources. Feelings of love and attachment intensify. While other themes in your life point to a generally more connected period of the year for you, this Venus transit suggests some introversion or tendency to enjoy private time. It also implies that you’re taking things to heart more than you show. However, Mars retrograde from the 6th forward (until February 23rd) can complicate your understanding of your desires. Some level of redirection or reorientation is likely with this shift. Usually, with Mars in your solar third house all month, the pace is quick. With Mars moving so very slowly and retrograding, there can be a desire to get a lot done, but blocks and delays come into play; or, there can be a lot to do, but you’re battling waning motivation and energy levels. Either way, you can feel quite frustrated until you accept the pace and find ways to work with it rather than against it. Finding the time or energy to run errands and handle paperwork may be challenging this month. There can also be some disagreements or blocks with siblings, neighbors, or acquaintances or delays and challenges with education or travel plans. However, this can be a wonderful time for looking to past ideas, projects, and mental interests and finding treasures in these. It can also be suitable for editing, changing, and otherwise making improvements. Slowing down can be good for you now. Watch for a tendency to say too much or speak/react too quickly. Physical and emotional attractions can be intense but complex. You could end up rediscovering a desire or passion that you left behind. From the 7th onward, Venus boosts your appeal and courage to enjoy different things. This transits stirs a love of learning and an exploration of your tastes and interests. With Venus in cahoots with Pluto and Ceres, aim to channel your passion into a worthy cause or plan. It's a time to feel a stronger sense of purpose through a learning program or connection. Aim to harness this creative, positive energy. A personal revelation or relationship drama can occur around the 15th when the Moon is Full in your sign, and the outcome can be quite positive. This is the same date Mercury ends its retrograde, and something's unblocking. Trusting your intuition now that Neptune is direct also comes more readily now. It’s a time of discovery as you recognize your feelings on a matter. The Sun moves into your solar eighth house on the 21st, and you can learn much from observation and reflection. The New Moon on the 30th is the second New Moon of the month, but this one's about starting anew with passion projects, intimate relationships, and shared money or resources. The last week of December stands out for personal appeal. Love can blossom while exploring different ideas, activities, and places. Some of the recent pressures on work and performance tone down. A new direction, approach, or beginning is in store, mainly related to power dynamics, money, or support. With Chiron's direct turn, putting your sensitivities to good use can mean helping and understanding others rather than allowing insecurities to slow you down. |
CancerDecember 2024 Monthly Overview Horoscope for Cancer: December can be a period of adjustments for you, dear Cancer, with the Sun in your solar sixth house of work, health, and habits for the first three weeks. This year, you have retrograde Mercury and Mars complicating matters, which can point to some redoing, reorganizing, and extra details to take care of before you can feel that you’re truly done and ready to move forward. Be as patient as possible and work at getting things right. In fact, the month brings some warmth to your relationships and faith to your outlook. Entirely new endeavors may be on the horizon, but for now, you’ll be in a better place if you focus on projects already in motion. In fact, you might find some hidden gems from the past that you can now approach in a new way. The recycling of projects and ideas can be extraordinarily successful, even if the rewards aren't instant. There is a tendency to stay or operate in the background, but you retain a lot of power in this position. In fact, your observational skills are tremendous now. You might benefit from identifying attachments that are dragging you down. Until the 7th, a Venus transit emphasizes happy or helpful people in your social circle. If you have any need for peace-making, it’s a great time for doing so. You might also benefit from others’ input and help. It may be that you’re craving others’ company, and sharing pleasures and activities can be particularly appealing now. Mars turns retrograde on the 6th and will remain so until February 23rd. Later in the cycle (from January 6th forward), Mars will return to your sign, but for the first leg of this cycle, Mars is retrograding in your finances and resources sector. Even before the 6th, Mars is moving very slowly through your sector of money, personal possessions, and natural talents. While matters surrounding these things can seem to be moving similarly slowly, this gives you the chance to take a second look at problem areas you may have missed in the past. Watch for struggles with money or values. There can be some confusion, misunderstandings, and possibly resentments surrounding money, ownership, valuables, matters of self-worth, and even your career or reputation during this retrograde Mars cycle. It’s important to watch spending and pay attention to fine print when purchasing or committing. You could easily regret things later, so take the time to think about it before you leap forward. However, this can also be a time for seeing new ways to make money or for discovering lost items. It’s a reasonable period for redesigning your budget. A review of money matters may be necessary and quite beneficial now. Possessiveness or competitiveness can complicate things this month, especially since people are not being very direct. You might also be feeling in the dark or on the fence emotionally, and you could too easily concentrate on things that have been lost or buried. Issues of sharing, ownership, and support can be touchy. Seek out a compromise. From the 7th onward, you’re seeking more depth from your relationships or projects. You might thoroughly enjoy an absorbing activity, some research, or solving a mystery. Your focus on your daily routines, fitness, health, nutrition, work, and habits is strong in the first weeks of December. It's not the best cycle for recognition or worldly success, but it's powerful for self-development and laying the groundwork for future success. The New Moon on the 1st can ignite a strong desire to excel in your work and health pursuits. Your approach can be off-and-on, but when you’re “on”, you are going the extra distance. You might also be exploring alternative therapies and approaches to health and fitness. Do watch for a business-like insensitivity or impatience with people with whom you share daily activities that you may not intend until the 15th. But while it's important to pay particular attention to your work and chores this month, if you’re overdoing this and failing to take care of your need for downtime, you’ll get a reminder around the 15th. This is when a Full Moon lights up your privacy sector, encouraging you to take better care of your emotional health. The last week of the month brings a stronger focus on relationships. You’re also more sensitive to imbalances in your life now, and you may be seeking more harmony. The Sun is in your partnership sector from the 21st forward, and the New Moon on the 30th clinches your need for more from your relationships. Aim to set intentions and goals that better reflect your wants, needs, and expectations of others at the time of this New Moon as you near the end of the year and the start of a new one. Energies are powerful for a fresh start or turning point. |
LeoThe sector of your solar chart that rules creativity, romance, entertainment, self-expression, and pleasure is in stronger focus in December, dear Leo. While the New Moon on the first of the month inspires new beginnings and fresh starts in these areas of life, Mercury's retrograde in the same sector, active until the 15th, pulls your attention to the past. In order to clear the way for a fresh start, you may need to take care of some unfinished business. Projects might be on hold until you finish up some important details. Motivation and enthusiasm may take a bit of a nosedive around the 6th. Try not to make new commitments until you are certain you have a handle on current ones. Until the 7th, you might make beneficial connections through the pursuit of your work and health goals or because of a stronger interest in these things. It's a good time for personal enjoyment of projects, organizing, list making, watching your nutrition, and the like. After the New Moon on the 1st, you can fee inspired, particularly on creative or romantic levels, although there can be some drama in the mix. It's a creative, interactive period for you, particularly with Mars in your sign, convincing you to go after what you want. This is a time for reconnecting with your "inner child." Ideally, you're feeling happier and freer. You're motivated to pursue your passions. However, romantic relationships can be a little complicated, or you may be focused on a past connection. Those projects or relationships that have been holding you back from expressing your true, creative self may come under scrutiny. In fact, Mars turns retrograde in your sign on the 6th. Watch that you don't book yourself solid early in the month, as there can be a change of heart or slowdowns occurring later. You may not feel like following through, or you simply can't. While Mars will be retrograde until February 23rd, it spends only the first four and a half weeks retrograde in Leo. Certainly, you can be more introspective during this retrograde. It's not that you lack confidence, but you're more inclined to look within for answers. Questioning your plans is likely and, in fact, entirely necessary. The temptation to push ahead with personal plans is strong, but circumstances could have you feeling stuck. Watch for temper tantrums as you'll be strongest if you tame impatience and work on projects that need fine-tuning or completion rather than adding more to your plate. Avoid dwelling on matters you can't control, even with buried frustrations emerging in unexpected ways. The tendency to stew and to let things get to you is strong. Some disconnects can occur but can also lead to greater understanding down the line. For now, try not to push matters (or others). Give them space, and give yourself space as well. Venus visiting your partnership sector from the 7th onward can enhance and improve companionability and popularity. You'll find it mostly easy to harmonize with others. You're in good shape for enhancing and boosting a close relationship. This influence can mitigate some of the complications of Mars retrograde in your sign. You can be mainly focused on coming to a balance in a relationship, and negotiations are fair and prosperous. The secret to happiness seems to be balance and patience. Still, the Venus-Mars opposition on the 11th to the 12th can be strong on you with Mars in your sign. Someone may be frustrated with you, and perhaps that person hopes you'll intuit what they truly want, but it can be difficult to pinpoint. Reactions can be strong now. Try to detach yourself emotionally just enough to stay calm and work things out, but not so much that others think you're mocking them. You can learn a lot about yourself from whatever is triggered now. The Full Moon on the 15th can bring drama to your social life or feelings about friendship to bloom. This is a time for putting something negative behind you. It's also when information you've been waiting for begins to trickle in with the end of Mercury's retrograde. The Sun heads into your work and health sector on the 21st, and energy is shifting towards taking care of business. You're moving into a period of increased focus on routines and health, and the New Moon on the 30th clinches it. You're motivated to start fresh with your daily affairs and routines. The last week of the month/year also brings stronger faith in your intuition. While you’re not yet ready to jump into action, you are absorbing a tremendous amount from your environment. You feel better equipped mentally and emotionally to deal with issues that were buried or swept under the carpet. Connecting with someone over a shared ideal or belief is possible. |
VirgoYou seek more familiarity, comfort, quiet, and private time in your life in the first few weeks of December, dear Virgo. The month can feature renovations and improvements in your home or with family relationships. You have a chance to begin anew after the New Moon on the 1st of the month, which might involve some reorganizing. There may be some backtracking over old problems and conversations, and perhaps even contracts and negotiations. Preexisting problems can blow up, but are likely to blow over soon enough. Energy levels are not at their best this month, so pay attention to your body's signals for more rest. Your major focus is on settling in and keeping the peace, and your attention to domestic matters brings rewards and positive feedback. There can be big ideas and meaningful conversations or ideas related to long-term projects, improving security, family, and home. Venus continues to transit in harmony with your sign until the 7th, however, bringing graciousness, the power of attraction, an urge to interact, and considerable charm to your world. This is a pleasant transit for you. It's a time when you tend to follow your heart's desire and you can be more romantic than usual or receive extra romantic attention. Love can be found or enhanced more readily while pursuing entertainment and pleasure, or you might discover what you love in your hobbies and pastimes. As Mars turns retrograde on the 6th, certain initiatives slow down. With Mercury, your ruler, also retro until the 15th, the message is clear: take things easy. The entire Mars retrograde period spans December 6th to February 23rd, and the first leg of it occurs in your privacy sector (until January 6th). You can feel driven by unusual yearnings and desires at this time. If you don't honor your need for downtime and rest, circumstances can conspire to remind you or enforce it upon you. Keep in mind that taking things slow can be beneficial, allowing you to reassess and make more informed decisions. Health or emotional issues might slow you down and occasionally pull you out of the routines of your daily life, and it can feel like this happens at the worst times. In general, it's not the best time to ask for commitments from others or to make them yourself. Living in the moment and enjoying it without too many expectations is your best bet, as long as you don't go overboard with this. You can also benefit from reflecting on the past and learning from it. While you may be reconsidering certain recent endings, you may simply need a little more time to process things before moving forward, and this retrograde cycle is affording you this option. You may seem quite preoccupied, which can be due to secret conflicts or personal matters weighing on your mind. Usually this time of year is strong for you to start brand-new endeavors. However, this time around, you're better off working on what you have and making edits than you are pushing something new forward. Take things slowly but surely and aim to take changes of plans in stride. From the 7th forward, you're focusing on bringing harmony to your daily life, including your working environment. There may be social opportunities arising through your work or your daily routines or pursuit of good health. You can learn valuable information that helps further your ambitions or supports your health goals. Still, from the 11th to the 12th, Venus opposes retrograde Mars, and you can face stubbornness in others. Acknowledge whatever feelings are coming to the surface at this time, even if they seem to be irrational, but keep in mind that you don't have to act on them yet. Watch for impulsive moves, as they're more likely to be memorable and to have a long-term impact. Neptune turns direct on the 7th after over five months of retrograde motion, and you enjoy a refreshment of your spirit and more faith in a relationship or friendship. Focusing on the positive, beautiful, and magical qualities of life and love can be rewarding. While clarity or definition isn’t yet in the cards, you’re likely to feel far less overwhelmed, and you start the work of building faith in yourself to take charge of your comfort levels in your significant relationships. A career matter or responsibility can loom around the Full Moon on the 15th, but this can also be a time of recognition for your hard work. The drive to improve your home life can also motivate you to work harder or perhaps to pursue a promotion or better position. It's also on this mid-month date that your ruler, Mercury, ends its retrograde cycle, and information you've been waiting for in can begin to come in. The Sun heads into your creative, romantic, and playful solar fifth house on the 21st, and it's a strong time to make significant emotional and creative changes that contribute to a sense of personal empowerment. The last week of December is busy, and your interests evolve. You're more confident and ready to enjoy yourself. The New Moon on the 30th--the second New Moon of the month--is celebratory. It can usher in a new beginning with love, romance, creativity, pleasure, entertainment, or leisure. |
LibraDecember 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Libra: Learning, errands, paperwork, making connections, and reaching out are in high focus as December begins, dear Libra. While it can be all too easy to scatter your energy, it's a time to follow your curiosity and gather bits of helpful information. Some confusion or stalling is likely, however, with Mercury retrograde until the 15th and Mars retrograde from the 6th. There can be some backtracking and revisiting old issues in a friendship. But December is important for sorting out problems and making practical adjustments that will benefit you down the road, particularly related to your studies, learning, transportation, and communications. December is a month of curiosity and special interests, as well as learning and busy work. As it advances, though, a theme of family and home life comes into stronger focus. The first few weeks are better for diversifying than concentrated focus. Be careful that you don't make all of your decisions from the head or your ego and ignore your heart in the process. A Venus transit continues to awaken a self-protective or cautious part of you until the 7th, particularly with your affections, spending habits, and pleasures. Familiarity and security are themes, and the Sun gets on board from the 21st forward. You could be building up your sense of security and self-confidence. The New Moon on the 1st is reasonably good for new initiatives, retrogrades point to the need to revamp projects already in progress. Feel the inspiration, but hold off on making big commitments until you're certain your new ideas have staying power. Mars is retrograde from the 6th to February 23rd. In the first leg of this retrograde cycle (until January 6th), your social life can be complicated. A friend may be distant, for example, or friendships require more care. Misunderstandings can be frequent, and dilemmas can arise. You might also take this time to reassess or reimagine your happiness goals, desires, partnership needs, and group associations. The past can look a little more tempting at this time but watch for an obsessive focus on problems of the past. Take the time to review your feelings, but don't let them distract you from your current path for too much time. Later in the Mars retrograde cycle (from January 6th to February 23rd), you'll be reassessing long-term goals and possibly your career path or recent choices. Prepare for this, but for now, pay particular attention to how you might improve your life on a social level. You could return to old groups or even friendships, but not all answers lie in the past, so take a second look while keeping your options open. Venus moves into your pleasure, joy, romance, and creativity sector on the 7th. This transit is strong for your powers of attraction and for the pleasure factor in your life, in general. You may very well make a special, quality connection with someone or a project. Venus and Mars form an opposition on the 11th to the 12th, however, and you might watch for impulsive decision-making and reactions that may be regrettable. The results of conflicts can be exciting and stimulating, ultimately, but possibly less than satisfying at the moment. Someone could be frustrated with your behavior or seeking your attention now. Also from the 7th forward, you’re renewing your faith in what you do–or in the idea that more meaningfulness is to come. With Neptune’s change of direction, your life doesn’t straighten out overnight, but you feel a little more confident that you can turn around some problems, especially in your daily affairs, with health matters, or your concerning your work. On the 15th, the Full Moon expands your desire to learn or experience new things. There can be a compelling discovery. It can be a time for awakening to true feelings about a course of study or project, which can propel you in a new direction or reinforce your commitment to a path you’re already on. On this same date, Mercury ends its retrograde, and information you've waited for can begin to trickle in. It may not mean the same to you as you previously imagined, but you're less in the dark or limbo. While outside interests and responsibilities remain relevant, the Sun's move into your home and family sector on the 21st suggests it's also a time for honoring your need for a home base, time to replenish and center yourself, and some familiarity or routine. The New Moon on the 30th can usher in new beginnings and approaches related to your family, domestic world, or living conditions and arrangements. Scorpio |
ScorpioDecember brings a focus on practical matters, settling in, and domestic matters, dear Scorpio. In the first few weeks of the month, you're particularly invested in your values, money, valuables, and talents. You're giving special thought to making your life more comfortable and secure. Money and business matters need some serious sorting, but efforts put forth now can lead to brave new beginnings down the road and benefits to match. You are learning about your attachments and earning potential. After the New Moon on the 1st, aim to look forward but also take care of unfinished business. Do keep alert for situations when a more sentimental approach is preferable. It's wise to remember that December is a sometimes stopped-up month, so if something can wait for a less blocked time, then do wait for it! Even with Mercury retrograde until the 15th, you can be quite charming with your words as Venus moves through your communications sector until the 7th. This transit refines, improves, and enhances your abilities to socialize, learn, communicate, and connect. There could be purchases or gifts that help you connect and learn. You are more charming and creative with your words, and love can be more mental and verbal during this cycle. One of the main reasons for taking things in rather than pushing things forward too quickly is the retrograde of Mars beginning on the 6th. Sometimes, people think they should pack all sorts of new beginnings into the days before a retrograde, but this is unwise. Motivation levels can dip, and you might change your mind about specific projects and ideas. This Mars retrograde period lasts from December 6th to February 23rd, and the first leg of the retrograde journey (until January 6th) occurs in your solar sector of career and reputation. While it may cause some disruptions and frustrations in your professional life, you'll eventually realize that going over plans and making adjustments will benefit you most in the long run. Work could require more strategy, patience, and perhaps a lower profile. This is not the time to push. Try to steer clear of conflicts that threaten to be too public or unprofessional. There can be delays and assorted slowdowns, and it makes sense to work on improving skills and fine-tuning your work. You might question certain life-path and long-term choices, and the need to manage your time more carefully becomes apparent. There can be a tendency to procrastinate and avoid essential responsibilities, so pace yourself accordingly. From the 7th onward, Venus spends time at the base of your solar chart, and you may like nothing more than spending quality time at home! Focus can be on bringing more harmony, balance, and beauty to your personal life, home, and family. Attention to beauty, balance, and comfort on the home front can be satisfying. Low-key activities and settings are in positive focus. Still, a Venus-Mars opposition on the 11th-12th is significant since it's occurring in signs that conflict with yours. The tendency is to react in a big way to frustrations, but bad behavior now can be impactful and memorable, so take it easy! There can be off-timing and impatience in our relationships. Give of yourself until you meet the halfway point, or to the point at which you still feel comfortable, to avoid resentment. It's important to keep your cool. With Neptune's direct turn this month, you're believing more in your dreams or clearing your mind of plans that no longer serve you well so that you can make room for new ones. You’re listening to your heart, even if you don’t have all the answers yet. A creative project, special hobby, or romantic friendship may show signs of progress. The Full Moon on the 15th can open your eyes to dependencies, matters of support and sharing, and financial realities. There may be a shuffling of money sources to manage. It's a fine time to get in touch with your feelings on a matter, and with Mercury ending its retrograde, you can feel clearer or more "in the know." With the Sun heading into your communication sector on the 21st, you're craving more mental engagement. It's a fine time to reach out and connect with people you don't always see, take up studies or interests, and share your ideas. Starting fresh with these things comes naturally after the New Moon on the 30th. You have a lot on your plate now! While in some ways the month ends on a busy note, it's also a time to more fully enjoy downtime. A pleasant work-rest balance is within sight. Your confidence in your ability to make changes that help you heal is building, and daily routines, work, or health and fitness matters stand to benefit. |
SagittariusDecember 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Sagittarius: You begin this spirited month with a New Moon in your sign, dear Sagittarius, helping clear the path for new personal beginnings. It's time to put your personal plans first. You'll have to look back before going forward, however, with Mercury retrograde in your sign until the 15th, but this can eventually bring hefty rewards. Patience is necessary! Taking care of unfinished business makes sense so you can begin anew with far less baggage. While you have personal presence and power in December, you can sometimes be rather hard to get in touch with on some levels in the first half of the month. The first weeks of December are an awakened, active period for you. Both the Sun and Mercury are in your sign, aligning in Sagittarius on the 5th. Your personality shines, and you project quite a bit of strength. Significant realizations, epiphanies, and clarifications can occur. You're able to see details you overlooked in the past. You can feel ready to make you want out of your life and focus on self-improvement. While there's a strong focus on turning points and refreshment in December, Mars turns retrograde on the 6th, necessitating adjustments. Throughout this retrograde period (from December 6-February 23), it's appropriate to slow down, back up, and review. Enthusiasm for specific areas of life could change as you reassess your commitments or desires. Retrograde Mars will move through two different sectors of your chart over this stretch. For the first four and a half weeks, there can be special attention to projects and activities related to publishing, law, education, travel, and belief systems. Some of these things can meet with delays or slowdowns. Your approach to experiencing life to its fullest may need an adjustment now. There may be some things that catch up with you at this time, prompting a need to review, return to a previous condition, or tie up loose ends. Aim to correct misunderstandings swiftly. It's not that you lack confidence during Mars' retrograde, but that you often need to look within for answers. Questioning your plans is likely, and in fact quite necessary. The temptation to push ahead with personal plans is strong, but circumstances could have you feeling stuck. Watch for temper tantrums – they are unlikely to go over well. You'll be at your strongest if you tame impatience and work on projects that need fine-tuning or completion rather than adding more to your plate. As you grow accustomed to this energy, you'll begin to realize that reviewing, renewing, and recycling can be the most rewarding activities – look to projects you've already started in the past with renewed interest and motivation, for example. This month, until the 7th, you have Venus helping you with your finances, personal belongings, valuables, and business. It's a decent transit for relationships, too. Although your connections are pretty much status quo during this period, you are more inclined to value yourself and what you have to offer — an attitude that reverberates nicely to your relationships. From the 7th forward, energies are strong for attracting who and what you want through your communications. You can experience a real need to share your ideas and decisions with someone you care about. Venus brings out your charm in communications and suggests that getting what you want can be easier with kind words and bonding with others on a mental level. It certainly helps soften Mercury's retrograde until the 15th. There can be a lot of focus on, and possibly obsession with, your ideas or work as you begin the second week of December. Good energy is with you for really making progress on a project you feel passionately about, or for anything that requires persuasion. You are not afraid of getting into uncomfortable territory, and you’re quite magnetic and can come up with creative ways to get what you want! It’s also a strong time to learn more about yourself and the important people in your life. The Full Moon on the 15th can bring a personal project or relationship to bloom. Epiphanies and revelations about relationships are possible in the days surrounding this lunation. At the same time, Mercury ends its retrograde in your sign, and from this date forward, information unclogs and delays lift. You're reinvigorating dreams and plans with home life, family, or living arrangements in December. You might come to an understanding of a challenge from the past, helping you move forward. On the 21st, the Sun moves out of your sign and begins its transit of your resources sector. It's a good time for settling in and turning your attention to projects with long-term potential that require patience. More attention to personal possessions, money matters, natural talents, and matters of security and comfort is likely in the last 10 days of the month. The second to last day of the month (and year!) features a second New Moon and a potential new beginning on a financial level. You might get a fresh start with finances, income, valuables, self-esteem, or comfort matters as the year draws to a close. This lunation can give you a fantastic push towards taking better care of your money and resources. There are indications that you have some loose ends to tie up before pushing ahead, but it’s a great time to rethink your plans and look forward to potential financial growth. |
CapricornDecember 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Capricorn: December begins with much focus on the past and your inner world, dear Capricorn, but you're building towards a far more active and involved phase as the month progresses. Currently, you have Venus in your sign until the 7th, and while you often keep to yourself, this has no effect on your personal appeal. In fact, others are drawn to you more than usual. You are the desired one right now! You may not be entirely ready to act on feelings yet, but you're certainly attracting others to you. Still, it can benefit you greatly to pay extra attention to your private, inner world in the first weeks of the month. With the Sun and Mercury in the sign behind yours (until the 21st and all month, respectively) and Mars in your intimacy sector, you're bound to focus on your more profound needs, the past, finishing important projects, clearing out the deadwood in your life, and doing some soul searching. There can be a strong urge or need to talk and think about the past. Slowing down makes sense at this time, and relaxing, meditative activities can be a boon. Major decision-making may be deferred until you feel more confident. Once past the slate-clearing energy of the New Moon on the 1st day of the month, you're in the position to take action on specific things you've been mulling over and processing. Particularly on the 4-5, you can have an epiphany or experience illumination regarding a private or past matter. You might see something you failed to see before, or a conversation can bring up new information that allows you to come to a more definite conclusion. There can be a releasing or purging moment involved with bringing something to light, although this is still something that is private, behind the scenes, or within you. Ideas coming to you now can be highly significant. Revealing conversations or details emerging can prompt a turning point of sorts. You are better able to communicate or rationalize a matter that, before this time, was difficult to express or understand. Mars turns retrograde on the 6th and will remain so until February 23rd. During this period, your desires may become more complex, either becoming difficult to fulfill or causing uncertainty about whether you should pursue them. Mars will spend the last seven weeks of its retrograde period in your partnership sector, but until then, you're examining your deeper wants and desires. This could manifest as struggles with addictions, fears, unusual desires, or a need to review your financial situation. It's important to be cautious with your money this month, as lending and borrowing may not yield the desired results at this time. However, this is a great time to do catch-up work and look to the past for important things you missed the first time. You may, in fact, see value in past projects (and possibly even relationships). Whether or not to revive them is a trickier matter! Watch for attraction to speculative ventures, both financial and emotional in nature. This is an important time to follow all the rules in your financial and business worlds. When it comes to direct personal income (your salary), money matters are strong. However, other sources of support can involve some question marks for the time being. Mars retrogrades often turn your attention to unfinished matters as you could seek closure or look to reopen something that ended a while ago. There may be a preoccupation and possibly some anxiety when it comes to money or your intimate life, but the steps you take now to reorganize will benefit you greatly down the road. Certainly, with Mercury retrograde until the 15th, it's generally best to edit and refine rather than push projects and initiatives ahead. From the 7th forward, you're in an excellent cycle for enjoying activities that soothe, comfort, and boost your confidence. Drawing on your talents can be smooth and natural. You're also less inclined to procrastinate or question your goals and dreams. You're rebuilding your faith in your projects, learning, studies, and relationships. On the 15th, Mercury ends its retrograde, clearing up some information clogs, and a Full Moon occurs in your work and health sector, illuminating some matters. It can bring a realization about habits, health, or work. There can be a bit of a scramble to get going, but once you're in motion, you'll make some serious improvements to your daily routines. On the 21st, the Sun moves into your sign, and on some levels (not all), you're awakening and ready to share yourself with the world. This is a time for feeling more powerful, in charge, and effective, even with some caveats related to retrograde Mars. The last week of December is strong for money and gifts and active for family and domestic life. The New Moon on the 30th is in your sign, pointing to a grand new beginning. This is a time of more personal presence and power, a theme that continues into the New Year. |
AquariusDecember 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Aquarius: December is an important month for taking care of unfinished business, dear Aquarius, mainly revolving around friends, groups, and causes. As the month progresses, it becomes a powerful time for healing, relaxing, and getting in touch with your inner world. The month ushers in a mix of social and introspective energies, with a clear focus on wrapping up a busy year and contemplating your next steps. But it's not just about endings. The strong emphasis on friendships, networking, and community or group efforts also brings with it the promise of new beginnings, even with some focus on the past. The New Moon on the 1st of the month is a powerful symbol of this fresh start, filling you with optimism. As the month begins, you can be focusing on cultivating contacts, getting involved, networking, sharing ideas or time and energy. There can be hurdles to clear this month, especially with relationships, but taking care of problem areas will benefit you in the long run, so aim to do the ground work. Certainly, your social life can be up and down or more dramatic this month. The Full Moon on the 15th can bring feelings to bloom or a romantic relationship to a turning point. Especially around the 4-5, you may be giving a lot of thought to friendships, group associations, and long-term goals or enjoy new insights into these areas of your life. Your personal happiness goals or cherished causes are in focus. You might gain more clarity about or through a friend, or friends have something essential to contribute or say right now. Part of you might hold yourself back with Venus in your privacy sector until the 7th. You might take particular pleasure in their private life. Dreams can be intriguing, and more time taken for yourself can be especially rewarding. Decision-making about money and love is not straightforward, though, and it's wise to take your time to come to reliable conclusions. You may not be ready to share your feelings with the world. Lowered vitality is possible with the retrograde of Mars beginning on the 6th in your partnership sector. Be sure to honor your need for extra rest. It's not the time to push yourself too hard, particularly since the Sun moved into your privacy sector on the 21st – another indicator that you need to slow down, rest, reflect, and observe. Mars' retrograde lasts until February 23rd, and the first leg of the journey (until January 6th) affects partnerships and close relationships. Buried problems can surface in partnerships, and resolving them can initially seem complicated. Straightforwardly dealing with others can be challenging for one reason or the other. You may be looking to the past for answers during this period. You have the chance to reassess how you've been dealing with partners or potential partners, and you may be finding new and improved ways to get along. Taking things slowly is best now and, in fact, beneficial once you adjust to the shift in energy. Relationships can be conflicted but also hold valuable lessons. Cupid's arrows may be flying in the wrong direction at times, and it's wise to be sensitive to others, but it's also a time when you or someone needs some space to figure things out. Fortunately, Venus moves through your sign from the 7th onward, clarifying your affections and boosting your feelings of comfort with yourself. You radiate warmth and gentle confidence during this pleasing transit. This is a time to attract good things into your life. This transit aids efforts to enjoy yourself, pursue your wishes, and "make nice" with people in your life. Even though Mercury is retrograde until mid-month and Mars is retrograde from the 6th onward, some shifts encourage subtle forward movement and clarity. A money matter that was in limbo may now be released and progress forward. Certain projects look more hopeful. It’s a time of the reinvigoration of your spirit, imagination, and perhaps your more fanciful dreams or plans. Friends and lovers can have exciting news around the Full Moon on the 15th. Something from your past or something that was previously hidden, such as a good deed, comes to light and brings you benefits. This Full Moon occurs on the same day that Mercury turns retrograde and, in some ways, the floodgates open. Information begins to unclog, and you get in better touch with your feelings on social levels. The Sun moves into your privacy sector on the 21st, signaling the beginning of a month-long period for review, reform, and renewal. This cycle coincides with Mars retrograde in your opposing sign at first, reinforcing the need to take things easy and reassess matters. The last week of December brings a second New Moon. December began with a New Moon in your social sector, and it nears a close with one in your sector of endings and hidden things. There can be a reminder that you need to tie up loose ends. Take extra time to rest if you need it, but it can also be a time when working behind the scenes benefits you. Pay special attention to your intuition. |
PiscesCareer or life path goals can demand your precise and focused attention this month, dear Pisces. However, this can also ignite a sense of excitement about your future. Remember, patience is key for the best results! December may bring a mix of highs and lows in your career or reputation matters, but it also holds the promise of significant improvements or at least visible progress. Don't be surprised if you find yourself revisiting an old project or refining something you thought was complete. Returning to the same old conversations or problems is likely until the 15th. However, this apparent backtracking can lead to significant refinements and the strengthening of areas that were once uncertain. Ultimately, you'll find yourself in a much stronger position, which should boost your confidence. The Sun transits your solar tenth house until the 21st, and Mercury is there all month. You are more invested than usual in your long-term or professional goals, responsibilities, or reputation. You're bringing more pride and intelligence to your work or public life. You can be working hard to surpass competitors or merely trying to beat your own personal "best." The New Moon on the 1st can bring a sense of renewal or revival. You can feel especially enterprising, although there are better months for brand-new ventures. Generally speaking, it's time to proceed carefully. Particularly around the 4-5, you might receive special attention in a public or professional sense, or your communications are particularly impactful. Problem-solving skills are high. New insights into your career or life path can emerge, or there can be a significant clarification or a meaningful realization related to your broader goals. Ideas for new directions can be valuable now. At the same time, with Venus moving through your social sector until the 7th, your happiness goals are getting the attention they deserve. You'll find that you get along better with your team, and your talents and expertise are appreciated by others. The urge to be around people and to draw inspiration from them is strong, reinforcing the value of your social connections. Love is a little more private and perhaps complicated from the 7th onward. It can be a period of review and reflection with affections and relationships. Benefits come from paying more attention to the hidden elements and patterns of your interactions. Frustrations with routines and work can be prominent once Mars turns retrograde on the 6th, particularly as you crave more time to sort out your feelings. Mars is retrograde until February 23rd, and this month, there can be some tricky matters revolving around work or health matters to manage. Energy may not be at its best for work and health routines, and you could feel sluggish or bored. If so, it's mainly about waning emotional energy (motivation and inspiration), impacting your physical vitality. Keep in mind that while there can be delays, slowdowns, and messy or muddled situations, your patience now will be rewarded later. You may be looking to the past for inspiration now, and considering reviving past projects or reminiscing about previous jobs. With your health, you may need to clear up an old issue before going forward with new programs or procedures. As such, your larger, long-term goals are in focus this month, but the details of your daily affairs can sometimes be overwhelming, making it difficult to feel free enough to attend to your more worldly goals. Fortunately, there can be forward motion with personal plans, or you have more confidence and faith in your dreams this month. Something can inspire you to reach for greater heights. Neptune was retrograde for just over five months, and its shift on the 7th can reinvigorate you on spiritual levels. You might approach the world in more empowered ways. You could arrive at new and improved ways of presenting yourself to others or approaching new things. Home and family demand your undivided attention around the Full Moon on the 15th. Illumination occurring now is reinforced by Mercury ending its retrograde cycle on the same day. On the 21st, the Sun moves into your social sector, giving you another type of message – it's a period for planting "seeds" in the form of ideas, dreams, and hopes. Think in terms of team playing as the most benefits come your way when you recognize your need for friends, a social life, or rewarding activities separate from your closest relationships and duties. Friends can help give you more perspective on any work-related challenges you might be facing. A New Moon on the 30th is the second New Moon of the month, and your sense of community strengthens. Emotional satisfaction can come through your interactions with, or support of, friends. |
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December 2024 Aspects TimeLine:
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This Month’s Ephemeris:
This Month’s Ephemeris with extra points and abbreviations rather than glyphs:
Ephemerides with additional points are for Eastern Time. The North Node and Lilith are the True positions. Retrogrades are underlined. Extra points are Chiron, Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta, and Lilith. These come from the excellent software, Sirius 3.0.
This Month’s Void Moon Dates:
Using the table below: The Moon is Void of Course from the time of its last aspect listed below until the Moon enters a new sign. Generally speaking, these periods are not ideal for launching new endeavors, although they’re not impossible periods, either.
The times given below are Eastern. These should be adjusted for different time zones. For example, for Pacific Time, subtract 3 hours from the given times.
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