During the new moon in smart Sagittarius on Tuesday, December 12, you may learn that a fair-weather friend is gossiping behind your back or that your boss isn’t the dream mentor you hoped for. To make this day even more stressful, Mercury goes retrograde. The communication’s planet backward dance means travel delays and typos. But on the bright side, it works great as an excuse to relax at home with a cozy blanket, your favorite TV show, and a cup of tea or a glass of wine. On this same date, Tuesday, December 12, Mercury goes retrograde. Don’t panic. Just allow extra travel time and proofread any important emails.
Capricorn, a sign and a season associated with productivity (think: those first days of the new year when you’re back at work), begins on Thursday, December 21. You can totally take it easy during the final week of 2023. Even Capricorns procrastinate during the start of their sky takeover. While Capricorn season sees you busy, it also illuminates your 10th House of Social Status, indicating creative or professional recognition. Working hard feels so much better when people notice.
But, to drag out the point regarding the values of procrastination, try to give into sloth during the full moon in comfy Cancer on Tuesday, December 26. Regardless of whether you celebrate Kwanzaa, Christmas, or any of the winter holidays, every Aries should use this full moon as an excuse to log off. You’re an ambitious and eager sign with a brain for business. But don’t forget that downtime is an investment in itself. Once 2024 begins, you’ll be better equipped to give it your best if you’re in a well-rested state of mind.
And the early days of 2024 are poised to give you proper praise (and ideally pay) for your worth. On Saturday, December 30, Jupiter, a planet associated with wealth, ends its retrograde, which began in September, and goes direct in Taurus and your 2nd House of Possessions. Bookending your Aries December horoscope with the caveat about cash, there’s no reason not to be optimistic that the new year will not only have you feeling famous but properly compensated, too. Here’s to optimism, and we’ll see you in 2024.
Important dates in December 2023:
Monday, December 2: Venus enters Scorpio
Wednesday, December 6: Neptune goes direct in Pisces
Tuesday, December 12: New moon in Sagittarius
Tuesday, December 12: Mercury goes retrograde in Capricorn
Tuesday, December 26: Full moon in Cancer
Friday, December 29: Venus enters Sagittarius
Saturday, December 30: Jupiter goes direct in Taurus
To see monthly predictions for another zodiac sign, check out our full list of December 2023 horoscopes.