December 2024, Holiscopes
As we come to the end of 2024, Sagittarius season brings its warmth, expansion and exploration. Yet due to Mercury Retrograde happening concurrently in the fire sign, there are plenty of opportunities for mishaps and miscommunications until it stations Direct on the 15. The month has two New Moons — the first in Sagittarius on the 1. Sagittarius’ ruler Jupiter, currently Retrograde, is building up to a square with Saturn in Pisces, asking us to reckon with how we’ve grown this year versus what’s needed to be conserved and preserved.
Make time for reflection with Mercury Cazimi on the 6, when the Sun merges with Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius. Shortly after, Mars Retrograde in Leo and Cancer begins its nearly 3 month journey. Things may not go according to plan, and we need to take care to re-evaluate how we’ve been taking action.
On the 7 Venus moves into the sign of Aquarius, favouring openness and eccentricity in our relationships. The same day, Neptune finally stations Direct in the sign of Pisces, allowing us to receive more external inspiration and more confidence in our creativity.
The final Full Moon of the year is in Gemini on the 14/15 — benefitting from Mercury Direct about twelve hours later, which is in a trine to Mars. This can help us tackle difficult problems and speak our minds.
With the Winter Solstice on the 21 comes Capricorn season. Ruled by structured, practical Saturn, it’s time to take inventory of what’s in front of us and take responsibility where needed. The month concludes with a New Moon in Capricorn on the 30/31, an ideal moment to set intentions for the new year, particularly the next 6 months.
Sagittarius & Sagittarius Rising
Happy Solar Return, Sagittarius! Truthfully, with Mercury Retrograde in your sign it might not be the easiest or breeziest season, but this time does provide amazing opportunities for reflection and growth. On the New Moon, set intentions for yourself based on what you’ve learned recently. Once Mercury is Direct, communication should flow much more easily. Mars Retrograde will be a time for re-examining your bigger goals, perhaps delaying long-distance travel plans, and the use of others’ resources may not work out like you imagined. Venus in Aquarius is a great time for connecting with those in your immediate surroundings. More compassion may be felt for your family once Neptune is Direct. On the Full Moon in Gemini, celebrate your close relationships and stay curious about them. Once Capricorn season comes around, take inventory of your material, practical life. Set intentions for finances, self-worth, and your personal values on the Capricorn New Moon.
Capricorn & Capricorn Rising
Continue to retreat into your own space as you prepare for your season, Capricorn. Be open to new insights on spirituality and the hidden parts of yourself on the New Moon and during Mercury Cazimi. Once Mercury stations Direct, you should be able to start integrating these lessons. With Mars Retrograde in Leo and Cancer, make adjustments to the way you take action in partnership with others. Venus in Aquarius helps you anchor into your personal values and can bring abundance. Notice if you feel more connected to and inspired by your immediate surroundings once Neptune stations Direct. Celebrate your daily life and release habits that aren’t serving you on the Full Moon in Gemini. Once your season comes around, put yourself out there! Make time to focus on your goals on the New Moon in your sign.
Aquarius & Aquarius Rising
Continue to explore different groups around you this Sagittarius season, and allow Mercury Retrograde to help refine your relationship to the collective and how you want to connect to everyone. Set intentions accordingly on the New Moon, and begin to really put new ideas in motion once Mercury stations Direct. With Mars Retrograde in Leo and Cancer, it’s time to reflect on how you approach confrontations in your close relationships as well as how you move through your daily routines. Venus in your sign can help you compromise and make peace as you deal with the potential frustrations of Mars Retrograde. With Neptune Direct, it’s easier to channel your creativity and inspiration into things of substance — whether that’s financial opportunities or something else. You may find your creativity needs an outlet on the Gemini Full Moon, so make space to let it all flow. With Capricorn season, consider undertaking some practical, spiritual experiments. What happens when you meditate consistently? If you align your beliefs and take the necessary action steps to manifest something? Consider a manifestation ritual to usher in the new year on the New Moon.
Pisces & Pisces Rising
Expand your vision of what’s possible when it comes to your career this Sagittarius season. Set intentions for your new plans on the New Moon. Before Mercury stations Direct, spend time reflecting on what you’ve accomplished so far, and if there’s anything you can revisit in order to support yourself as you move forward on your big dreams. Mars Retrograde in Leo and Cancer is about revising your approach to daily life and routines as well as your creativity. Let yourself try new things. Venus in Aquarius would be a great opportunity to give back to those around you. With Neptune stationing Direct in your sign, you may be able to receive more external inspiration and move forward on creative projects. Deepen your connection to home and family on the Full Moon in Gemini. In Capricorn season, you’ll feel more of a responsibility to those around you. What difference would you like to make in the collective? Set intentions and begin to craft a plan on the New Moon.
Aries & Aries Rising
Explore and study whatever you’re being drawn to. Get lost and perhaps a little bit found in life’s big questions this Sagittarius season. While you might feel a strong pull to travel, it’s not optimal until Mercury stations Direct. If you have to postpone any adventures, set clear intentions for them on the New Moon, and they’ll likely move forward in the next six months. With Mars Retrograde in Leo and Cancer, your approach to your creativity, how you have fun, and domestic life wants to be adjusted. Get out there and meet new people, perhaps in groups you’d never thought you could be a part of, while Venus is in Aquarius. As Neptune stations Direct, reflect on your life on a spiritual level. There’s also tremendous opportunity to channel other-worldly creativity. Make time to journal and release what you need to on the Full Moon in Gemini. Throughout Capricorn season, focus on what you want when it comes to career. Capricorn loves a long term plan, so consider putting one into motion on the New Moon.
Taurus & Taurus Rising
It’s time to courageously explore the depths of your soul, Taurus. Continue to engage in deep reflection until Mercury stations Direct. On the New Moon in Sagittarius, set intentions for healing, sex, and money. Mars Retrograde in Leo and Cancer is a chance to readjust your inner foundations and expectations when it comes to commitments. There may also be a lot of starts and stops to your plans. Networking and making new career connections are favoured with Venus in Aquarius. If you’re looking to creatively collaborate, once Neptune stations Direct, things should flow more easily with others. The Full Moon in Gemini is a great opportunity to focus on your self-worth and values, whether you journal on them or talk it all out. Capricorn season asks you to take responsibility for your beliefs — are you truly living in alignment with them? Set intentions for travel and learning, especially if it will benefit you long term, on the New Moon.
Gemini & Gemini Rising
Connect to your close relationships this Sagittarius season, and notice how you’ve expanded through them. Set intentions for how you’d like them to evolve on the New Moon. The end of Mercury Retrograde could bring disagreements and tensions with others, but all that should clear up once it stations Direct. Mars Retrograde in Leo and Cancer asks you to be patient with those around you and be extra mindful of your financial actions. Make time to take in art and beauty with Venus in Aquarius, as it will help expand your consciousness. With Neptune Direct, you might find more external inspiration when it comes to your career. Celebrate yourself and say what’s on your mind on the Full Moon in your sign. Capricorn season supports you in taking greater responsibility for your psychological health. Remember that honouring your feelings is an important part of addressing your practical needs. Set long term goals for your finances and deep transformation on the New Moon.
Cancer & Cancer Rising
Expand your ideas of health and what’s possible when it comes to your routines and daily life this Sagittarius season. Set intentions for how you’d like this all to unfold on the New Moon. Once Mercury stations Direct, it will be easier to integrate new habits, and if you’ve had any disagreements with those you work with, they should clear up. With Mars Retrograde in Leo and Cancer, be mindful of impulsive spending and be patient as personal actions you take may not go according to plan. Venus in Aquarius can help you attract money and deeper connections. As Neptune stations Direct, you might find you have more faith in the bigger picture and your greater beliefs. Spend the Full Moon in Gemini writing out your innermost thoughts or doing subconscious work in deep meditation. Capricorn season highlights your close relationships. Think about how others have supported you, especially on a long-term basis. Set intentions for how you’d like your 1:1 connections to unfold on the New Moon.
Leo & Leo Rising
Sagittarius season is for having fun, flirting, and expressing yourself, Leo. Commit to your creativity on the New Moon and really get the ball rolling once Mercury stations Direct. With Mars Retrograde in Leo and Cancer, the way you normally go about doing things may not work, and there also may be frustrations bubbling up under the surface. Ensure you actually address it, rather than pushing it down. Venus in Aquarius helps you remain open minded in your close relationships. Allow them to support you, especially if you’re feeling more tense than usual. More may be revealed about the hidden parts of your psyche as Neptune stations Direct. The Full Moon in Gemini is a wonderful opportunity to engage in a group discussion about something and expose yourself to new viewpoints. Once Capricorn season comes around, take renewed responsibility for your health and routines. Perhaps try a recipe or a new practice on the Ora app. Set long-term goals when it comes to your daily life and wellbeing on the New Moon.
Virgo & Virgo Rising
Explore your domestic life and innermost self this Sagittarius season. Set intentions for home and family on the New Moon, and trust that any miscommunications in this area of life will clear up once Mercury stations Direct. Mars Retrograde in Leo and Cancer might make you doubt your actions, and perhaps those you normally can trust are a little more unreliable than usual. With Venus in Aquarius, your relationships at work are favoured. Perhaps you’ll get to know someone a little better there. You may find your close relationships more inspiring once Neptune stations Direct. Celebrate how far you’ve come in your career on the Gemini Full Moon. Bonus points for writing out your highlights. Capricorn season is a time to cultivate discipline when it comes to your creativity — the New Moon is an excellent opportunity to plan and get started on a long-term project.
Libra & Libra Rising
Don’t take your everyday interactions for granted this Sagittarius season, Libra. There’s so much potential for you to expand your horizons without having to go far. Set intentions for an upgraded mindset and what curiosities you’d like to learn more about on the New Moon. If you’ve had any strange arguments with those in your immediate surroundings, like neighbours, it should all clear up once Mercury stations Direct. With Mars Retrograde in Leo and Cancer, it’s time to re-evaluate how you’ve been taking action when it comes to cooperating with groups of people and as you move through your career. Venus in Aquarius boosts your creativity and with Neptune Direct you might find more external inspiration in your humble, everyday routines. Journal on your beliefs and ponder life’s big questions on the Gemini Full Moon. Once Capricorn season comes around, you might feel like getting your domestic affairs in order. Set intentions and long-term goals for home and family on the New Moon.
Scorpio & Scorpio Rising
Expand into your personal values, self-worth, and finances this Sagittarius season. What beliefs would you like to shift here? Set intentions accordingly on the New Moon. As Mercury stations Direct, implement the reflections you’ve had about all these. With Mars Retrograde in Leo and Cancer, adjust how you’ve been taking action when it comes to your career and your greater life goals. You might feel compelled to redecorate your living space in a leftfield way or simply enjoy spending more time at home with Venus in Aquarius. Neptune Direct will help you channel more creative energy into any long term plans that may have solidified last month with Saturn Direct. Allow any deep emotions to come to the surface, perhaps with the help of journaling or talking it out on the Full Moon in Gemini. Capricorn season will ground you into your immediate surroundings. Is there something in your neighbourhood you could take more responsibility for? Reflect on it on the New Moon.