Your Leo Monthly Horoscope for December

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Your Leo Monthly Horoscope for DecemberHearst Owned

Add These Dates to Your GCal:

  • December 6: Mercury enters Capricorn

  • December 7: Full Moon in Gemini

  • December 9: Venus enters Capricorn

  • December 20: Jupiter enters Aries

  • December 21: Sun enters Capricorn; Winter Solstice

  • December 23: New Moon in Capricorn

  • December 29: Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn


You’re feeling limitless during Sagittarius season, Leo! You’re up for new experiences and you aren’t afraid to take risks. It's the perfect time to prioritize joy and pleasure. The month starts off with some free-flowing, fun energy on December 1 when Venus in Sagittarius meets with Saturn in Aquarius. An experience with someone can help build a deeper level of commitment. Neptune stations direct in Pisces on December 3, bringing some confusion to the financial sector of your chart. Not everything is as it seems right now–if your finances aren’t where you were hoping to be by the end of the year, now is a good time to revisit goals and spending habits.

Peer pressure can get the best of you as Venus in Sagittarius clashes with Neptune in Pisces on December 4. You just want to have fun and it may make you side-step some of your regular responsibilities. Invite some carefree experiences into your day, but try your best not to overindulge. It’s easy to get carried away with Neptune’s influence. This is very creative and romantic energy, so explore accordingly! Mercury enters Capricorn on December 6, and you’re getting reorganized. Your focus may shift to your habits, health, and routine. This is a great time to focus on making one tiny shift a week.

The Full Moon in Gemini on December 7 brings some drama to your social circles. Words can sting harder than usual, and maybe you’re recognizing someone’s true intentions. You may need to set boundaries within friendships or address some unresolved issues. A few days later on December 9, cosmic bliss arrives as Venus in Sagittarius mingles with Jupiter in Pisces. Support for one of your creative ventures arrives—you're radiating joy and it makes other people want to invest in you. Venus enters Capricorn later on the same day, and thinking about how you invest your time and energy. You’re focusing on the beauty, gratitude, and appreciation you have for everyday life, like that Post-It note your cutie leaves for you on the mirror.

Interesting news arrives that could impact your career or reputation on December 17, when Mercury in Capricorn connects with Uranus in Taurus. Your efforts and hard work are being noticed! Jupiter, the planet of expansion and wisdom, re-enters Aries on December 20. What was going on in your life around May 10? That was the last time Jupiter graced this sector of your birth chart, which highlights themes related to publishing, education, travel, and broadcasting. Now, you could be signing up for a new course, finding a mentor, or sharing your expertise in a public way. You’re feeling more confident in your dreams and you're willing to take risks to bring them to life.

The Sun enters Capricorn and the winter solstice arrives on December 21, marking the shifting of the seasons. With winter in full swing and daylight dwindling, you’re more conscious of your relationship with time. How are you using your time? What are you prioritizing in your schedule? Are you over-committing yourself? Now is a time to rebalance the scales and find a more sustainable work-life balance. The Sun in Capricorn clashes with Jupiter in Aries on the same day, which will also bring some exciting surprises to your daily planning. Stay flexible! The New Moon in Capricorn on December 23 brings a new project into your orbit. You may also finally kick an old habit and replace it with a better one.

Everyone’s favorite celestial holiday arrives on December 29–Mercury Retrograde, this time in Capricorn! Whatever new project is coming into your life will arrive with some speed bumps and reflections. There could be delays and petty conflicts along the way, but it’s so you can find a smoother solution moving forward. Disagreements and misunderstandings can take place, so try your best to think before you speak. You also feel like you’re being mentally tested. Prioritizing caring for your mental, physical, and spiritual health.

The year wraps up with a dose of drama on December 31 when Venus, the planet of love, meets with Pluto, the planet of the underworld. What are the dark sides of your desires? What habits are more harmful than helpful? It’s time to purge and prune. Acknowledging the skeletons in your closet will take away some of their power. You’re ready to transform your life and start the New Year on a new note.

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