Having a bit of a philosophical crisis? Right off the bat, December asks you to clarify how you feel about travel, higher education, religion, justice…you know, life’s Big Questions. Mercury, planet of thought and communication, is currently urging you to revisit your opinions on these topics and revise them if necessary. The Sagittarius New Moon on the 1st can provide clarity, but remember — a New Moon manifests its energies internally via your emotions and intuition, so whatever you’re feeling at that time is worth listening to. If you’re still at sea, December 6th provides a sparkling moment of clarity as Mercury meets up with the Sun for some rare golden guidance. This is a great day for thinking (in general, but especially about all of the above), so use it! This same day marks another big transit: the onset of Mars retrograde. For months, Mars has been scorching through your home and family sector, bringing its trademark energy and action but also inflammation, anger, and lack of forward movement. This eased for a while, with Mars moving into your house of romance, creativity, and children, but now it’s Mars’s turn to retrograde! Mars is the ruler of Aries and has a direct influence on you, so it’s worth considering why this planet is spending an extra-long time visiting these two life areas. What’s going on there? Can you re-allocate your energy to maximize efficiency and minimize conflict? Do you need to rent a wreck room? If you’re really feeling this, it helps to provide a steam valve: exercise, write angry journal entries, scream into the void, etc.

On the 7th, Venus, planet of love and harmony, moves into Aquarius and your friendship and community sector. This would normally be a blessing, but Venus is slated for a powerful meeting with Pluto that day that could bring obsessive thoughts, jealousy, or uneven power dynamics, especially in your romantic relationships or friendships. Pluto will be hanging out in Aquarius for twenty years, so it could be a peek at what lies ahead — think back to last January through September, our first taste of Pluto in Aquarius, for even more clues. On the 15th, the Full Moon in Gemini lights up your house of neighborhood, siblings, education, and everyday transit. It’s a period of high activity (and possibly high emotions) re: those topics. Jupiter has been cruising through Gemini, inciting you to grow and expand, so this life area has been a hot spot of activity. Thankfully, Mercury stations direct the same day, promising less confusion and the return of forward movement (something you’re very invested in). The 21st brings the onset of Capricorn season, and the New Moon of December 30th is laser-focused on your career ambitions. Now that Capricorn is free of Pluto, use this fresh lunar cycle to plant your intentions because this New Moon is a smooth operator, free from distractions and left alone to do its thing. Plan, strategize, implement. Happy December, Aries!

Hello, beautiful Venus-ruled Taurus! This month has you thinking very deeply about your closest bonds, shared resources, deep underworld journeys, taboo subjects…and money. You’ve got a lot on your plate and kinda just want to hide out in a blanket fort until January, especially since you may be feeling extra sensitive and psychic. As soon as we enter December, the Sagittarius New Moon swoops in to open up your intuition even further, showing you dreamscapes full of possibilities you feel you can’t possibly accomplish on your own. You’ve been struggling with feeling isolated for a while, longing for a more supportive community (a major theme for the next 18 months!), but now’s the time to reach out to your community, friends, and business connections to see what you can rustle up in terms of help. It’s also worth considering applying for grants or pooling your resources with a trusted partner! The Mercury cazimi on the 6th has the potential to deliver some clarity or renewed hope to these themes, but because Mars, planet of energy, action, courage, and aggression, stations retrograde the same day, you might have to wait a little longer — things seem to be moving at a crawl right now. You’ve been pouring a lot of energy into your immediate surroundings (maybe you’re rediscovering your neighborhood?), and for some reason home and family is part of it.

Meanwhile, your highest career ambitions are due for a total transformation (don’t worry, this will happen over two decades, I know you don’t love too much change at once), and on the 7th, Venus, your ruling planet, has a fated tryst with Pluto, planet of power dynamics, death, rebirth, and discovering what lies beneath the surface. This could be an intense day full of Plutonian themes, but the toughest part will be managing your mental state: obsession is exhausting, and dark thoughts are not your usual vibe. Your finances have been undergoing an extended period of, let’s just say growth, and the Gemini Full Moon on the 15th will spotlight that even further. Full Moons mean peak activity and discovery: this could be an emotional, action-packed day full of revelations about your personal resources, or it could be more internal and subconscious. Whatever it is, Capricorn season begins on the 21st and, as the Sun’s light shines down on your sector of long-distance travel, spirituality, and higher education, you’ll begin to remember the why behind your personal belief systems…and as the Capricorn New Moon on the 30th closes out the month, you’ll have a rare chance to define those even further…because that will definitely help you handle whatever comes your way.

Dear Gemini, has this been a weirdly lucky but exhausting time of personal growth? You’re in your Jupiter Era™, and while this planet blesses and protects, it also forces you to expand and grow. And honestly, growth is hard. Especially when it involves faith and belief instead of cold hard data, which is what your Gemini brain much prefers! One thing that tends to occur during times of identity flux and development is that your relationships also change. The focus is on you, and maybe you’ve taken a step back from your closest partnerships because of that. December shines a spotlight on those close one-on-one relationships, and I mean it really locks in: the Sagittarius New Moon on the 1st heralds a new beginning (or at the very least a lot of finetuning) in this life area, especially since Mercury (your ruling planet!) is moving backwards, asking you to revisit, rethink, and revise your approach to relationships. Some soul-searching in the form of intuitive hits or intense emotions (yuck, says airy, mental Gemini) may be in store, but listen: you can analyze your feelings to better understand them! The 6th comes in hot with a Mercury cazimi, during which the planet of thought and communication meets up with the Sun for a dash of guidance and revitalization so you can begin to see things more clearly. However, the same day brings the onset of Mars retrograde, meaning action, energy, and decision-making will slowly grind to a halt. For you, this will specifically affect communication, writing, education, siblings, and short trips, so try to allocate your resources in a way that doesn’t piss you or anyone else off! Before visiting this life area, Mars spent quite a bit of time inflaming your finances. (That story ain’t over, btw.) Those two separate life areas are currently somehow connected, and it’s up to you to figure out how to make them both happy.

On the 7th, Venus moves into Aquarius and your sector of personal philosophy, higher education, long-distance travel, and publishing, which could tie into some other themes! This is good for those life areas, which are due for major transformation over the next 20 years, but Venus will immediately slam into Pluto, causing skewed power dynamics and dark, obsessive thought patterns. Since it’s Venus, this energy could also play out in your closest relationships. The 15th is a big day for you as the Gemini Full Moon reinforces and highlights all the ways in which you’ve grown. Your highest career ambitions have been feeling strained for a long time; this is probably a big reason why you’ve had to grow, but keep your head up because that’s all about to be transformed over the next 18 months. You’ll still feel some limitations, but try to think of them as structures and not obstructions. Be more responsible if you can. Respect your boundaries. Especially because Capricorn season starts on the 21st, and you’ll feel a little less sparkly, but way more intuitive. Shared resources will be a thing around this time as well, especially around the Capricorn New Moon on the 30th. Take all you’ve learned and use it!

Sweet Cancer, you’ve probably been going through it. Jupiter has set up shop in your 12th house of isolation and mental health, and while you know it’s time to scrub clean the depths of your psyche, it’s also been quite draining. You’ve also been hosting Mars, planet of action and aggression, in your 1st house for a long time, and while Mars has moved into Leo, lighting up your 2nd house of finances, the Mars story ain’t over yet — this planet will eventually revisit Cancer and won’t leave for good until mid-June! So, yeah, you’re having a Martial time, perhaps dealing with anger, long-held resentment, or even health issues (Mars causes inflammation). On the flip side, maybe this Mars transit has you pouring energy into exercise or revamping your appearance. However you’re experiencing it, it’s a very important transit and I encourage you to give your anger a (healthy) outlet. At this point in your Mars journey, you’re being encouraged to focus more energy on your personal resources. You need a plan and action items; the plot will unfold slowly due to the leisurely pace of a retrograde Mars, but once things pick up again, you’ll be comfortably prepared.

The biggest story this month, however, is daily work and routines, as well as your physical health. Mercury has stationed retrograde in this part of your chart, so you’ve had to rethink and likely revise your approach. The month kicks off with a Sagittarius New Moon, and it wants you to explore how you could treat yourself better! Periods of challenging mental health also take a toll on physical health, and finding that balance is important right now. The Mercury cazimi on the 6th can help provide clarity, so pay attention to any messages or conversations around this time, especially if they activate your deep Cancerian intuition — they might teach you something useful. On the 15th, the Gemini Full Moon will shine its light on that aforementioned mental health sector. Ancient astrologers called this house “The Place of Bad Spirit” and “The Place of Self-Undoing” (they were pretty dramatic), but as a sensitive, Moon-ruled Cancer, it’s really important to manage your mental health, and I’m proud of you for all you’ve accomplished in this area so far. On the 7th, Venus moves into Aquarius to sprinkle some magic over your super close bonds and shared resources, but the planet of love and unity will immediately run into Pluto, triggering dark, obsessive thoughts (or even encounters/events) around these topics. You tend to hold onto old feelings more than other signs, but you don’t actually need to — feel them, learn from them, and then let them go. This is doubly important as a) you’re finally free of Pluto’s influence on your 7th house of relationships, and b) as Capricorn season arrives on the 21st, you’ll get a cosmic green light to focus on forming connections! The business-minded, independent Capricorn New Moon of December 30th will also help provide a fresh start in this life area. I really like this New Moon for you. Structure and boundaries are tough for Cancers; you tend to seek those qualities in your partners, but this is an excellent opportunity to foster them within yourself!

What fun — December opens up with a Sagittarius New Moon in your 5th house of dating, pleasure, creative expression, and children (if you have them)! Mercury has been hanging out in this life area for a few weeks, and now that the planet of thought and communication is moving backwards due to retrograde, you’re being called to more deeply understand the role of these topics in your life. You’re in a very fiery era, Leo; Mars is positively singing you from multiple areas — first your 12th house of deep-seated fears (ugh), and now your 1st house of…everything. You are an avatar of Mars at this moment, and you’re probably pretty pissed off and also a little delicate. Is your current mental state zapping your life of all fun and pleasure? Are you in a dating or creative rut? Your friendships and extended community are receiving a boost from Jupiter, so maybe you’ve felt like pouring more energy there instead of into your dating or creative life (Saturn adding its heaviness to your closest bonds and shared resources ain’t helping, either). Whatever the cause is, this month really wants you to revamp your approach to fun, creativity and pleasure because, as a Leo, these things are very important to you. This New Moon is in a fellow fire sign whose lessons are all about faith and expansion — it will help you intuitively feel out how to reconnect to the part of you that loves to play and have fun. Let your feelings be the guide, but remember that thinking things through logically helps to complete the picture!

Whatever you learn during the New Moon will be clarified by a Mercury cazimi on the 6th, during which the planet of thought and communication receives the illuminating rays of the Sun. (As the one and only Solar sign, whatever the Sun is doing affects you more than other signs!) It’s a glittering moment of clarity, rejuvenation, and renewed hope. Any messages, conversations, even random thoughts that seem to hit different, are worth examining at this time. Hold onto those because Mars stations retrograde in Leo the very same day, slowing things down and causing even more simmering aggravation. All of your secret, repressed anger and resentment may come to light, but it kind of needs to happen? Just be careful how you express these fiery emotions. You have my bridge-burning blessing, but only after you’ve thought it through carefully first! December 7th brings a pivotal moment — Venus moves into Aquarius and your 7th house of close one-on-one relationships, heralding a period of unity and balance…but Venus must immediately face dark Plutonian forces: power struggles, dark and obsessive thoughts, even discovering something rotten under the surface are all possibilities. Treat this day (and the next 20 years, as Pluto will slowly move through this house for long-term deep transformation) as an opportunity to realize your innate power. You have so much of it, and don’t you forget it. If you’re feeling a little too Plutonian, you can always rely on your friends — the Gemini Full Moon on the 15th heralds a busy time with friends and acquaintances, a light-hearted vibe of social chatter and making connections. Mercury stations direct the very same day, so while that can mean extra communication snafus, things will begin to move forward again in your dating and creative life. The end of the month brings more focus to your work and health habits, with the Capricorn New Moon on the 30th providing an excellent opportunity to create more structure in your everyday life. It’ll help!

Dear Virgo, you’re due for some big time identity release and transformation that will officially begin next Spring (stay tuned!), but in the meantime there’s sooo much going on in your 4th house of home and family this month. Jupiter in your 10th house has been amplifying your career aspirations, perhaps forcing you to be more visible than you’d personally like, which might have initiated some family dynamic confusion, reorganization, or even conflict. Mercury retrograde has you rethinking your approach to home and family — you know some decisions and/or tough conversations need to happen — but the Sagittarius New Moon right on December 1st provides an opportunity to let your intuition help you out. (I know you’re a mental, practical, earthy Virgo, but just go with it.) Of course, you still have to figure out how to balance home/family with career and relationships (another life area that’s being heavily transited right now), but the Mercury cazimi on the 6th has the potential to provide some tangible solutions (aka the Virgo love language). Which is good because Mars, which has been roiling through your 12th house of subconscious fears and isolation, stations retrograde the very same day. Rethink how you handle your mental health — perhaps you’re holding onto some good old deep-seated resentment (how’s that working out for ya?) or inexplicable anger. Mars likes to bring inflammation wherever it travels, and the key to managing it lies in providing a steam valve: you love to clean and organize (or you just love everything to be clean and organized), so apply that to your mental health. Clean out the closet!

The 7th brings some kind of vibe, as Venus, planet of love, beauty, and balance moves into your 6th house of work and daily routines. However, before Venus can sprinkle down some magic on that life area, she must deal with Pluto, planet of power dynamics, darkness, obsession, and bringing things to the surface. This energy could play out at work (subordination could be a theme), in your physical health, even your pets if you have any! Keep your cool because whatever happens could be related to the Gemini Full Moon in your career sector on the 15th, the same day that Mercury stations direct. That aforementioned career-home-relationship balance will be highlighted even further during this Full Moon, which is a busy moment for anything career related. There’s some fun in store for you though, as the Sun moves into Capricorn and your 5th house of romance, pleasure, creativity, and children on the 21st — as the Sun warms up that life area, you’ll begin to prepare for the fresh new start December 30th’s Capricorn New Moon promises. Have fun!

Communication (or lack thereof?) is the vibe right now, with Mercury retrograde cruising through your 3rd house of verbal and written communications, education, siblings, and your immediate environment! You’ve been considering the Big Picture much more lately: perhaps planning a big trip, applying to grad school, or even diving into expanding your spiritual practices, which is great, but! — removing your head from the clouds for a bit will help your efforts because, well, sometimes the little things actually matter. The Sagittarius New Moon swoops in on December 1st to provide a fresh new start for those topics, and if you’re experiencing some confusion (cuz Mercury retrograde), pay attention to December 6th, when the planet of thought and communication will meet up with the Sun for some clarity and a renewed sense of purpose. At the very least, some excellent thinking can be accomplished on this day! If you’re experiencing any friendship drama as Mars cruises through that life area, the 6th is also a great day to reconsider who you devote your energy to. Or maybe you’re having an extra-great time with your friends — if that’s the case, enjoy! You’ve been pouring a lot of energy into your career, and while I hope that’s going well, establishing a better work/life balance should also be a focus right now. Alongside the gold standard (i.e. sleep well, eat well, and move your body), try to manage your daily routine and (especially) create boundaries with the information you consume.

Meanwhile, your dating life is due for a major transformation (you’re probably already feeling it), and once Venus moves into Aquarius and your 5th house on December 7th, it’s possible your pleasures will lean a little more towards the…darker side. Venus conjoins Pluto, planet of power plays and deep underworld journeys, so if you feel like getting a little taboo in the bedroom, you absolutely have my blessing. Look out for anyone trying to steal your power though, and definitely don’t just give it away! The Gemini Full Moon on the 15th coincides with the end of Mercury retrograde, so if those Big Things I mentioned earlier feel like they’re at a crawl, they should start moving forward a bit. Not only is it a time of peak activity for those topics, some new info may be revealed under the light of the Full Moon! The end of the month has you wanting to stay home under the heated blanket, and the Capricorn Full Moon on the 30th can herald a new phase in your home and family life. I know you’re a super social Libra, but take this time to enjoy the comforts of home. Or just have a house party instead…that counts right?

This is a money month for you, and while you may have been dealing with the complexities of sharing one’s resources for a while now, it’s time to reconsider what your personal resources are. Mercury retrograde in your 2nd house of finances has you thinking, plotting, rethinking, and plotting some more and, if the end result is just confusion, the Sagittarius New Moon on the 1st will usher in a new money cycle…if you listen to what your intuition is telling you. New Moons are dark moons, meaning their symbolism is internal — something inside you is the key to solving this riddle. And if that’s a wash, pay attention on the 6th, when Mercury meets up with the Sun for a sparkly moment of clarity and support. This is called a Mercury cazimi, and as Mercury is the planet of thought and communication, clearer thinking (slash plotting) or even a random text/email/phone call could deliver just the message you need! That same day, Mars begins its backwards journey through your career sector, and some reimagining how you allocate your energies in that life area could ensue. Check in with your passion, your fire: is your current career situation firing you up? You’re a Mars-ruled baby, fueled by desire and passion, and if you’re feeling some stagnation, figuring out how to rekindle that for yourself could really help.

Meanwhile, your home and family sector is Pluto’s new domain, and while Plutonian depth and intensity will slowly leak into that life area over the next 20 years (you’re a Scorpio, you can handle it), once Venus enters the house, things will feel a little lighter…but only after she sails past Pluto on December 7th. This day could bring some dark feelings, obsessive thoughts, and wonky power dynamics, so if you’re feeling that energy, try to lay low and let it pass. Remember how I mentioned shared resources? The Gemini Full Moon on the 15th will highlight that theme even further, as well as your super close bonds. Themes of taxes, inheritances, grants (aka the topics astrologers refer to as “other people’s money”) may also pop up. Mercury stations direct the very same day, so things will start to move in all areas. As the Sun moves into Capricorn and your 3rd house at the end of the month, the focus turns to your neighborhood, siblings, communication, writing, and learning new skills — think about how these show up in your life, because the Capricorn New Moon on the 30th gives you the chance to plant intentional new seeds in that life area. Enjoy December, Scorpio! Honestly, you’ve earned it.

Relationships have been a major focus for a while now — in fact, you’ve likely experienced many fated connections over the last year or so. (And not just romantic ones, but close one-on-one connections of all kinds, including business partnerships!) You’re also fresh off a personal Venus transit where the planet of love and beauty graced all aspects of your life for a few short weeks (not without caveats, however), but now Venus is cruising through your 2nd house of money and personal resources, so your focus has shifted towards ensuring you can support your freewheeling, spontaneous lifestyle. Home and family have been feeling some kind of crunch, whether it’s shifting family dynamics or a resource-sucking fixer-upper of a house, but these two major life areas (relationships + home/family) have been quite BIG lately. And (cuz why not) December blows in with even more big transits for you freedom-loving archers! The Sagittarius New Moon on the 1st will help clarify some, let’s just say, questions you might have at this point re: who are you really? Like, who are you right now, after all this recent personal evolution? And what’s next?!! The New Moon, plus the ongoing Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius, plus a Mercury cazimi also in Sagittarius, makes the entire first week of December a very you-centric time. These “questions” (confusion, doubts, concerns, etc) have arisen organically, so try to address them in kind! You’re a fiery go-with-the-flow type, so let the path open up before you. If you’re listening to your passions, they will inevitably point you in a direction. Of course, Saturn wants you to remember that the solid, lasting things you’ve built shouldn’t simply be scattered to the wind on a whim, so the challenge will be upholding the life you’ve built while still honoring your truest self.

That New Moon promises a fresh start, so listen to your intuition early on, because on December 6th, Mercury will meet up with the Sun in a rare cazimi moment. At this time, the planet of the mind will receive revitalizing Solar illumination for just a few moments in order to soak up its rays of clarity and guidance. And once Mercury stations direct on the 15th, things will start moving forward again in general. That same day brings a Full Moon in Gemini that will reinforce all you’ve learned about partnerships; its bright light may offer further clarity and solidify your path. These are the big stories for you this month, Sagittarius, but there are two other side plots. Side Plot A: if finances have been an issue for forever, you’ll soon be able to slowly reverse that trend. Pluto has finally left your money sector (after living there for 13 years), and the end of the month brings a lovely Capricorn New Moon that will help you set new intentions — and grant the willpower to stick to them. Side Plot B: change is coming to the part of your chart that deals with siblings, writing, communication, and tech, so watch out for December 7th as Venus moves into Aquarius to bless those subjects, but only after she meets up with Pluto for a dark tryst. Power imbalances, secrets, dark thoughts, obsession — these are all Plutonian territory, and since this life area is due for major transformation over the next two decades, this day could set the tone. Happy December!

Oh Capricorn, you have some nice things on the horizon in December, but first you gotta get through some challenging transits. The best news first: Pluto has finally left Capricorn, after spending 13 years in your sign. Named after the Roman god of the underworld, Pluto imports deep transformation — the “burn it all down and rise from the ashes” kind. This transit affects everyone, no matter their sign, but you’ve received the full brunt of it and every single aspect of your life currently feels battle-weary. Whether it showed up as endless obsessions, power struggles, or grim thoughts, I’m happy to report it’s now over — we won’t experience Pluto in Capricorn ever again in our lifetime. However, you’re now left to pick up the pieces. I feel that’s what December wants from you, dear strong, resilient Capricorn, and as it opens up with a New Moon in Sagittarius in your 12th house, it’s time to clear out the attic of your psyche. Work has always been a thing for you, but this past year in particular has been so, so busy, disturbing whatever work-life balance you convinced yourself was sufficient. Spoiler alert: it was not sufficient. Every Capricorn should hear this: rest is useful. It is productive. It prevents messy situations that take you away from your real goals and ambitions. Remember that as you address the harmful and distracting continuous loop of mental chatter that’s absolutely not working in your favor. Mental health is a major theme at the beginning of the month, and Mercury retrograde in that life area indicates something you’re missing or need to revisit. Maybe there’s something in your past or subconscious that needs addressing — something you may have missed.

Regardless of what form your personal struggle with it has taken, the New Moon of December 1st offers an opportunity to set fresh intentions fueled by hope and faith. These intentions will find support on the 6th, as Mercury meets up with the Sun to absorb its rejuvenating light and warmth, bringing needed clarity (or even revelatory thoughts!). Pay attention to any messages you receive (intuitive or not, you’ll know which ones feel like important communications) as they may be solutions-coded. This same day also features an important Mars transit! The planet of movement and aggression has been burning through your relationship sector, bringing action and/or drama, and while this is definitely a “to be continued” situation, Mars has moved on to fire up your shared resources for a short while. Astrologers call this the place of “other people’s money,” and things like taxes, inheritances, or grants could be the vibe. Perhaps you’re considering moving in with someone or pooling resources in a business venture, or simply just spending more money than you’d like. Whatever it is, Mars will station retrograde here on the 6th, so reviewing and revising shared resources is the task at hand…especially since the very next day brings a Venus-Pluto conjunction that will affect your personal resources. Venus is a planet of balance and beauty; its movement into this life area will bring blessings, but early challenges may also be revealed. Remember all you’ve been through and what it’s taught you? After personally dealing with Plutonian themes for so long, I highly doubt this short transit will throw you off your game. it’s good to be aware of it however, and you might get a hint of your upcoming money trends. The Gemini Full Moon on the 15th simultaneously heralds the end of Mercury retrograde, and while it may be an extra busy day for you, it’s also one that can teach how allot your energy to better support your mental health. The 21st brings your astrological season, and the Capricorn New Moon on the 30th is an amazing opportunity for a personal rebrand, whether it’s just for you, or to show the outside world that hey, you survived Pluto!

This is an interesting new era for you, Aquarius. Pluto has entered your sign, setting up shop for the next twenty years, and while super-long transits such as this one can be tough to predict, I do know one thing: you will transform. If this seems needlessly vague, there are some clues as to how it will play out. Pluto made a temporary ingress into Aquarius from last January 20th to September 1st, so think back to what was going on in your life during that time to catch a glimpse of your future. Pluto symbolizes all that lies beneath the surface — the secret shadow world we live in but can’t really see. Power structures, hidden motives, and a deep desire for truth will rise to the surface, and whether this energy will come from you or at you is yours to choose. What I mean by this is: Pluto’s gonna Pluto, that energy will ripple through all aspects of your life, so why not become more powerful, more strategic and mysterious, instead of allowing other people’s power to direct your life?

As you muse on that, another very Aquarius theme will pop up throughout December: your friendships and the communities you belong to. You’re an idealistic sign that truly believes in creating a perfect world, and maybe your current circles aren’t reflecting those values as much as you’d like. Mercury retrograde is cruising through that life area, causing you to reevaluate this particular issue, and the Sagittarius New Moon of December 1st could provide some insight as to what types of communities would serve you best. Maybe you’ll find yourself at a party where you meet new, like-minded people, or even brainstorm ways to form your own community. There are many ways this can play out, and the Mercury cazimi on the 6th will provide further information to appease your analytic Aquarius mind! A cazimi is when a planet meets up with the Sun in order to receive its clarifying illumination — this is potent symbolism, and here on Earth it translates into fresh ideas, bolts of genius, or important communications that can clarify and guide your path. The next few days bring a whirlwind of activity: Mars, which has been stirring up drama in your closest relationships, will station retrograde, affecting your 7th house of romantic partnerships. Retrograde means backwards movement, so use the next few weeks to really consider how your relationships are going, and how you’d like them to go. It’s kind of a double whammy because on the very next day, Venus moves into your sign (yay!) but immediately waltzes with Pluto, bringing relational power struggles and/or obsessions. These simultaneous transits are affecting two of your most important life areas, so it’s important to pay attention to what they’re telling you! Are you bringing enough of yourself into your relationships? Or, conversely, do you have a tendency to make it all about you? Figure it out, because you have yet another intense relationship transit this month: a Gemini Full Moon in your 5th house of romance, pleasure, and creative self-expression. This life area has been undergoing Jupiterian growth and expansion (read: it’s a vibe right now) and, while it’s different from the chart sector that indicates your closest one-on-one relationships, it’s all one big blob of relational energy that can make an aloof and detached (but still full of feelings) Aquarius shudder. This Full Moon will mark a point of peak activity and possibly “end of an era” vibes to your dalliances. This could also be a very productive day for any creative projects! Finally, the end of the month brings some quiet and self-reflection, as you rightfully begin to crave more alone time and self-reflection. The Capricorn New Moon on the 30th brings a chance to reprioritize your mental health and spiritual practices, if you have them. If not, it’s a great time to start. 

Dear Pisces, you’ve been going through it for a while now, with Saturn settling in for an extended stay in your sign, bringing its trademark severity, limitations, structure, and responsibility. And rules. So many rules, which is not flowy, watery Pisces’ favorite vibe. You prefer to be guided towards new directions and experiences via emotion and intuition, so it’s been kind of a drag, but try to think of this is as your phoenix era, during which you become more serious about you and the life you’re out here living. You can’t wander as easily as you’d like if you’re always struggling, so turn those Saturnian buzzkills into useful lessons in managing your finances and discovering a career path that lets you explore and grow. Career is definitely a focus right now, especially during the first part of December, as Mercury retrograde cruises through your 10th house of ambition, causing you to stop and rethink your current approach. You’re a Jupiter-ruled baby, and — as the other Jupiter-ruled part of your life — your career is a huge conduit for personal growth and evolution. If you’re in a haze of indecision or confusion, understanding that you’re meant to be drawn to your career path by considering it a growth-fostering experience can help! December 1st brings a Sagittarius New Moon that bathes this topic in darkness, opening up your subconscious and allowing you to intuitively feel the guidance begin to flow. Only a few days later, on December 6th, a Mercury cazimi brings the brilliant light of the Sun to your mental processes, clearing some of the fog and adding enough logic to offset whatever your intuition tells you. You may receive a message in the form of literal communications or new information coming to light, or, as the Pisces that you are, the Inner Knowing™ may finally slide into place. Because, while Mars has been firing up your dating and romance sector for a long time (don’t worry, Mars will return to this spot sooner than you think), it’s now aiming its laser-beam focus on your work life and daily routines. Maybe you’ve had some aggravating experiences at work or have been experiencing more exhaustion or illness than usual — Mars rules energy/action and fights/inflammatory situations, so pick your poison: it could be all the things at once! Of course, daily work and physical health affect your career path, and as Mars stations retrograde on the 6th, it’s time to revisit these topics and see if you can clean them up.

Last month, Pluto moved into Aquarius and your 12th house of mental health and isolation, and while this will be a 20 year theme that will transform you inside and out, December 7th brings a challenging Venus-Pluto conjunction in Aquarius that can ignite your worst fears. (Especially ones stemming from long-buried relationship trauma.) Try to ride this out — this transit won’t last, but it may bring clues as to any upcoming mental health challenges so you can address them! You may also become even more intuitive during this time, closer to spirit, closer to the outer worlds. As a Pisces, you’re uniquely able to handle that. Another life area that has been going through a period of growth is that of home and family. This involves your literal house and your literal family, but also your concept of home and family. While this life area blooms despite the growing pains, the Gemini Full Moon of December 15th will reveal the fruits of your labor. A Full Moon is a time of peak light in the darkness and can illuminate the unknown; it’s also the end of the lunar cycle and represents closure and completion. Consider this symbolism on that day. Mercury also stations direct on the 15th, promising the return of forward movement (especially re: career), and it’s worth considering how your home and family situation is affecting your career flow. The end of the month brings a focus on friendship and community, with a cute Capricorn New Moon on the 30th meant to instill structure and boundaries while still clowning around and having fun!