Your December 2024 Horoscope Brings Capricorn Season, Neptune Direct, and Mercury Direct
Daniel Egneus
Read your sign's 2024 horoscope predictions to see what's in store for you this year or check out each sign's dates & personality profile to learn more about the zodiac.
Welcome to December 2024. The first important transit of the month happens as assertive Mars retrogrades, potentially affecting libidos and the desire to work. Venus moves into Aquarius, emphasizing the need to connect with friends during the winter holidays. The dreamy planet Neptune ends its retrograde and goes direct, clearing the fog in an area of your life. Mercury goes direct on the same day as a Gemini full moon, lightening communication.
The sun moves into hardworking Capricorn on the winter solstice, which is also Yule, a Pagan holiday from which Christmas derives many of its traditions. Then, a week later, Chiron, the wounded healer, ends its retrograde and goes direct. Finally, December comes to a close with a Capricorn new moon that offers a chance to set intentions.
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Jump ahead to each section and read about major dates, planetary transits, and each sign's unique predictions.
December 2024 horoscope overview
Welcome to December, star babies. Pluto is now stationed in Aquarius and will stay there until 2043. While during November, most people's focus was on big, global shifts, December is more about the immediate community.
The first major transit of the month arrives on Friday, December 6, when Mars, the warrior planet, goes retrograde in Leo. Mars is frequently associated with sex drive. Common Mars retrograde knowledge is that it can affect people's libido. This isn't always true, but if you notice any shifts in yours be gentle with yourself and allow them to happen. During Mars retrograde, it's best to deal with it by leaning into soft activities such as enjoying baths, getting plenty of sleep, and experimenting with makeup looks (check out our Best of Beauty eye makeup picks if you haven't already). Mars retrograde has also been known to make people feel less interested in work. As much as your schedule allows, it's also okay to embrace this.
Adding to the delightful vanity and sweetness of Friday, December 6, the loving planet Venus enters Aquarius. As Aquarius rules the friendship-oriented 11th House, this shift is a reminder of the importance of celebrating love with your chosen family this month. The next day, Saturday, December 7, Ceres, the asteroid of nurturance, also moves into Aquarius. Many people are traveling later in December to see blood relatives. That can be stressful for some. Even if you have a wonderful relationship with yours, remember that your friends may not, so make sure to check in with them often this month.
Also on Saturday, December 7, the dreamy planet Neptune ends its retrograde and goes direct in its home sign of Pisces. Neptune retrograde is associated with an all-around foggy feeling. When the planet goes direct, you should gain clarity in whatever area of your chart it transits.
There’s a full moon in Gemini on Sunday, December 15. Full moons are the lunar phase associated with manifestation and can often signal you finally getting that email or text you've been waiting for. That is made even more possible by messenger Mercury going direct on Sunday, December 15. Misunderstandings should go down and travel will ease up just in time for the winter holidays. If any exes have been annoying you, Mercury direct should help them slink back into their hidey-holes.
The sun enters Capricorn on Saturday, December 21. Capricorn is a sign associated with ambition and, given that Mars is retrograde, even Capricorns may be able to relax and work less around the holidays. Saturday, December 21, is also the winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year. If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, use the darkness as a reason to get cozy with loved ones. Many Christmas traditions, such as lighting candles and decorating trees, come from Yule, which is a Pagan holiday that also occurs on Saturday, December 21.
The next week, Chiron, the asteroid known as the wounded healer, ends its retrograde and goes direct in Aries on Sunday, December 29. When Chiron goes direct, it brings healing to an area of your life (check your sign to see what area of your life it will affect). Then there's a dark new moon, the time for new beginnings, on Monday, December 30, just in time for the New Year. New moons are great for intention setting. Focus on happiness, not adding stress, but should you feel called, this is the perfect moon phase for setting intentions for the new year. Head to your sign for more and we'll see you in 2025.
Important astrological dates in December 2024
Here are the major dates you'll want to keep an eye on this month, no matter your astrological sign.
Important dates in December 2024:
Friday, December 6: Mars goes retrograde in Leo
Friday, December 6: Venus enters Aquarius
Saturday, December 7: Mars goes retrograde in Leo
Saturday, December 7: Neptune goes direct in Pisces
Sunday, December 15: Full moon in Gemini
Sunday, December 15: Mercury goes direct
Saturday, December 21: Sun enters Capricorn
Sunday, December 29: Chiron goes direct
Monday, December 30: New moon in Capricorn
December 2024 monthly horoscopes by zodiac sign:
Not sure what your sun sign is? Here's a quick refresher on the dates for each. Click a specific zodiac sign below to open up your December 2024 horoscope and see what's in store for you this month, or keep scrolling for an overview of all the signs.
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
This month, your ruling planet, Mars, goes retrograde. This could affect your sex drive, especially as it affects your fifth House and ambition. The rest of the year is more about friendships and sweet love than lust, as demonstrated by sweet Venus and Ceres, the asteroid of nurturance, moving into your 11th House. Dreamy Neptune goes direct in your 12th House, helping you approach spirituality with mindfulness. A potentially tense day comes when Mars, currently in Leo, opposes Venus. A Gemini full moon affecting your third House brings conversations to a head on the same day that Mercury goes direct. The month winds down with the sun moving into Capricorn on the winter solstice and a new moon affecting your social life and perhaps even career. Read your full December horoscope here, Aries.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Over the next few months, you may feel your libido ebb and flow as Mars retrogrades. This could also affect your ambition. Despite that, your ruling planet, Venus, moves into your ambitious 10th House. As a result of these competing energies, December sees you putting a lot of consideration into your work/life balance. And if you've felt out of touch with friends, this weekend is a lovely time to reconnect with them. There's a full moon in your second House, affecting work life and asking you to own your emotions on the same day Mercury goes direct. Later in the month, you may feel brooding or stuck in your head, so work on mindfulness skills to be present. Once the sun moves into Capricorn, it's also a time for travel. Read your full December horoscope here, Taurus.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Mars, a warrior planet that rules assertiveness, goes retrograde this month, affecting your communication style. It's a time for enjoying deep conversations with your partners and friends rather than passionate bickering. The dreamy planet Neptune ends its retrograde and goes direct in your 10th House of Social Status, bringing creative clarity. There's a full moon in your sign, Gemini, on the same day that Mercury ends its retrograde and goes direct. The sun enters Capricorn on the winter solstice and encourages you to play with your look. Chiron, the wounded healer, goes directly and brings healing to your relationships. The month ends with a Capricorn new moon. Read your full December horoscope here, Gemini.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Mars goes retrograde this month, which starts your task of examining your work/life balance. Cancers rule the home, and it's true, you do have a cozy reputation, but this month asks you balance that with your side with the pinchers. Venus moves into your transformative eighth House. The dreamy planet Neptune goes direct in your ninth House, offering spiritual insight. Listen to your intuition. There's also a full moon in Gemini that happens on the same day messenger Mercury ends its pesky retrograde and goes direct. You're in for a romantic Capricorn season as the sun moves into your seventh House. Chiron brings more work/life balance, and the month ends with a new moon that will be epic for your partnerships. Read your full December horoscope here, Cancer.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Mars, the warrior planet, begins its retrograde this month in your sign. Use Mars retrograde as an excuse to take catnaps. Romantic Venus moves into your seventh House, blessing all partnerships. The dreamy planet Neptune ends its retrograde, adding to shifts in how you approach sexuality (Mars retrograde may already affect it). Mercury retrograde ends on the same day that there's a Gemini full moon. The sun moves into Capricorn on the winter solstice. It's a time for connecting with family but also honoring self-care as the sun is now in your wellness-oriented sixth House of Health. Chiron brings spiritual healing, and a new moon at the end of the month further prioritizes self-care. Read your full December horoscope here, Leo.
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Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Mars goes retrograde in your 12th House, encouraging you to tap into the soft side of spirituality. Venus moves into your wellness-oriented sixth House, further encouraging self-care, a theme also reiterated when Ceres joins Venus. Messenger Mercury, your ruling planet, ends its retrograde and goes direct during a Gemini full moon. Capricorn season arrives along with Yule and the winter solstice. In addition to any family travel, it's a good idea to carve out time for friends, especially when Chiron, an asteroid known as “the wounded healer,” ends its retrograde and goes direct in your transformative eighth House. The month ends with a Capricorn new moon in your pleasurable fifth House. Read your full December horoscope here, Virgo.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Mars goes retrograde, but it's really just an excuse to enjoy cozy, low-key activities with your friends. Venus moves into your pleasurable fifth House, as does Ceres, the asteroid of nurturance. Neptune goes direct, lifting a fog and also encouraging self-care. This continues to be important when Venus opposes (a stressful aspect) retrograde-riddled Mars. Messenger Mercury ends its retrograde and goes direct on the Gemini full moon, a date that reminds you to leave any exes alone. It could also lead to spiritual breakthroughs. The sun moves into Capricorn on the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. December ends with a new moon that stresses the importance of your chosen family. Read your full December horoscope here, Libra.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
The final month of the year begins with one of your ruling planets, Mars, going retrograde in Leo. This could affect your sex drive, but it primarily might change how ambitious you feel. It's okay to relax and get cozy this month. The romantic planet Venus moves into your fourth House of Home and Family, making the first weekend of the month ultra romantic. There's a full moon on the same day that Mercury retrograde ends. Chiron, the wounded healer, ends its retrograde and goes direct in Aries and your transformative eighth House, bringing healing to any holiday stress. The month wraps up with a new moon that encourages you to make healthy goals for the new year. Read your full December horoscope here, Scorpio.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
The warrior planet Mars goes retrograde, which could make you feel less ambitious than usual. Use this to your advantage as an excuse to unwind. The lover planet Venus moves into your third House, as does Ceres, the asteroid of nurturance, encouraging you to relax with the arts, but they can be as lowbrow as you like. The dreamy planet Neptune goes direct in your fourth House, helping you relax. A Gemini full moon arrives the same day that Mercury goes direct. The sun moves into Capricorn, affecting your hardworking second House, but make sure to unplug and have some fun, especially with your chosen family. A new moon arrives at the end of the month, affecting your second House. Read your full December horoscope here, Sagittarius.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
December begins with the warrior planet Mars going retrograde in your eighth House. This could mean shifts in libidos and changes in your ambition. See it as an excuse to relax. Loving Venus moves into your second House, as does Ceres, the asteroid of nurturance, helping make early December even cozier. Neptune and Mercury both end their retrogrades and go direct, which clears up misunderstandings. The sun enters your sign, Capricorn, on the winter solstice on Saturday, December 21. Chiron, an asteroid known as the wounded healer, ends its retrograde and goes direct in your fourth House, encouraging holiday hangs with friends, and the month wraps up with a dark new moon in your sign that's good for intention setting. Read your full December horoscope here, Capricorn.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
The warrior planet Mars goes retrograde in your seventh House of Partnership. This could see gentle shifts to your libido or just make you want to spend more time relaxing at home. Generous Venus enters your sign, Aquarius, which amps up the love and also encourages beauty routines. This is coupled when Ceres, the asteroid of nurturance, also enters your sign, Aquarius. The dreamy planet Neptune ends its retrograde and goes direct in your second House, offering financial clarity. Mercury ends its retrograde and goes direct on the same day as the Gemini full moon. The sun moves into Capricorn and heightens your spiritual insight. The month ends with a dark new moon in your 12th House, so trust your intuition toward the end of the month. Read your full December horoscope here, Aquarius.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
The warrior planet Mars goes retrograde in your wellness-oriented sixth House this month, encouraging you to relax. You obtain spiritual truths when Venus moves into Aquarius. The nurturing asteroid Ceres moves into your 11th House, reminding you to care for friends. Your ruling planet, Neptune, goes direct in your sign, Pisces, lifting a fog. Messenger Mercury ends its retrograde and goes direct on the same day as a Gemini full moon turns your attention to the home. Capricorn season illuminates friendships, and Chiron, the wounded healer, adds to the spiritual depth of the month. A new moon, the lunation associated with fresh starts, occurs in your community-oriented 11th House. Read your full December horoscope here, Pisces.
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