December 2022 Horoscopes
This holiday season may be overwhelming Sagittarius, making it a good time to retreat to the mountains or nature if you can. You will be very active and this can cause overthinking things. Especially around family, you may find yourself getting upset and judged by older family members that have different expectations for you. Don’t let it get you down. Rely on a healthy coping mechanism to take the edge off if you can’t get away from family obligations this month. Although you typically enjoy these gatherings, you may find yourself just not in the mood. Plan a trip to recoup after the holidays so you’re feeling aligned and destressed for the new year.
December is the month that you get to bask in the glory of your accomplishments Capricorn! You’ve planned the year out so that you can enjoy time with family and focus on the new year without being so focused on work. Although you aren’t one for large social gatherings usually, with Mercury in your sign starting on the 6th, you will likely be the center of attention and end up really happy that you joined the party. With the New Moon in Capricorn on the 23rd, you’ll find a fresh start motivating you to start creating your vision for 2023.
Live a life of peace and joy this season by staying away from others’ conflicts, especially family. As an Aquarian, you’re usually impulsive and don’t like to be tied down, which is difficult around the holidays when everyone wants a piece of you. Try not to get annoyed. If you’re really not feeling it, slip away discretely before things get too heated or your attitude shows. Instead, spend time with your favorite people to keep you in good spirits. It’s been a demanding year and you deserve to reward yourself!
You are in good health this month and have a heightened awareness that makes you sensitive to others, especially when Neptune moves direct in Pisces on the 3rd. You will be tuned in to the needs of those around you and in a very nurturing mood. Just be cautious of who you give your energy to. There could be a close friend or family member that has a negative effect on you. Keep your distance from these people. The creative, dreamy power of Neptune makes it a good time to plan out the next year and where you’d like to see yourself.
Go easy this month as you’ve been hustling all year long and it’s taking a toll on you. As you slow down, you may notice a flood of thoughts and feelings that have been built up over the past year. These can be prompted by stress about spending time with relatives around the holidays so self care is important. Take time to reflect and work through these emotions. Jupiter enters Aries on December 20th, which will help you get in the groove for social events and putting yourself out there again. It will be a good time to start new ventures after the 20th.
With Venus, Mercury, and eventually the Sun joining Pluto in earthy Capricorn this month, you’ll be feeling grounded and ready to start the new year. Not to mention Uranus, the planet of surprise, is in your sign all month long so expect the unexpected, you may come upon some random rewards for all your hard work throughout the year! It will be easy for you to work through and communicate your feelings providing clarity in relationship issues you’ve had for a while. Ultimately, this month you’ll feel carefree and ready to indulge in all the goodies!
Geminis will have a hard time sitting still this month with all the holiday excitement in the air. However, you may find yourself slowing down and unable to make decisions with Mars retrograde in Gemini all month. The Gemini full moon on the 7th causes you to become easily distracted and mood swingy. It’s ok if you feel like socializing one minute but decide to watch a documentary instead! There will be plenty of invites your way and you’ll find yourself sharing many special moments with family and friends. You’ll be in an especially loving and passionate mood, especially if you have a partner.
You may be feeling emotionally unstable this month and will need to spend time around loved ones to keep you from being melancholy about your past year. The key is to focus on the future and try not to worry about others. Your subconscious feelings are heightened by Neptune stationing direct in Pisces on the 3rd so go easy on yourself if it seems like you’re riding an emotional roller coaster. These sensitivities help increase your creativity and allow your empathy to shine. Try not to be too hard on yourself!
Leos benefit from the grounded Capricorn energy this month, keeping you calm, cool, and collected while others may be flustered by stress of the holidays. Saturn in Aquarius helps you create structure among the chaos. It will be easy for you to stand out as a leader for your family, friends, and potential partner navigating the holiday events and to do lists. Although you’ll be in good spirits, your imagination keeps your mind running at night and it may be difficult to get some rest.
With Venus, Mercury, and eventually the Sun joining Pluto in earthy Capricorn, you’re slowing down and feeling more introverted. In December, especially after Neptune moves direct in Pisces on the 3rd, you’ll be inspired to enjoy a peaceful, creative activity to relax. Something that you may not have had time or energy for in the past when you were out and about networking! You will feel your best spending intimate time with loved ones over large gatherings which may stress you out. You’ll be drawn to spending the holidays cozy at home. Don’t worry, you’re not missing out on anything but drama.
You are feeling excited about time with family and friends this month and you can’t wait to connect with everyone throughout the many social gatherings you’re invited to. Don’t get too caught up in the fact that another year has passed. The New Moon in Capricorn on the 23rd is the best time to set intentions to focus on the future instead of dwelling on the past. You’re also feeling quite romantic so take time to spend with your crush or loved one and show them you care. If you keep an open mind and stay receptive, thanks to Uranus in Taurus, you may be surprised by unexpected gifts, rewards, or bonuses!
This month brings lots of energy for Scorpios to reach their goals by the end of the year but you may find yourself quite restless. You’ll be exposed to lots of situations, relationships, and behaviors that could bother you if you let them. Try to let things go and focus on inner peace when you just can't deal. Mars retrograde in Gemini makes it a good time to reconsider finances and goals for the new year, especially on the New Moon in Capricorn on the 23rd. Although you’ll find yourself having a lot of energy and motivation, you should hold off on pulling the trigger on any big moves.