The penultimate month of the year arrives with a bang, with a witchy New Moon in Scorpio on the 1st of the month. Magic, mystery, and mayhem ensue as we dig deep into our shadow to find the gold within. Setting intentions for personal transformation is one way to work with this evolutionary energy. Yet, keep in mind that before we become reborn, we need to die a little.
The 2nd brings a much bouncier feel as Mercury slides into Sagittarius. Here, he’s not at his most logical, sure, but his optimism and ability to see the bigger picture more than make up for it. Scattered thinking might abound, yet within this tangle lies deep wisdom and a search for truth. We may put our foot in our mouth more than once, so cultivating tact will be crucial, especially when Mercury decides it’s time to go retrograde on the 25th for three weeks, bringing, let’s say, an interesting end to 2024.
On the 3rd, Mars heads into Leo, where he’ll stay a brief beat before jumping back into Cancer in a few weeks' time over his retrograde. Right before Mars marches on, he opposes Pluto. With both planets at twenty-nine degrees of their respective signs, it’s chaos. It’s power plays. It’s push and pull. So, if the month feels like it’s kicking off on the back foot, this would be why. As soon as the New Moon is over and Mars is in proud, flamboyant Leo, the mood lifts enormously. We’ve got this.
Mars in Leo only happens every two years or so, making this a time of fun, playfulness, and unique self-expression. Family comes first, as does ensuring we have a creative outlet for our ideas. The downside of this transit might be a touch of (possibly quite sexy) dominance. A hint of control. A whisper of ego. So, let’s keep vigilant, shall we?
Venus moves on from fiery Sagittarius into grounded, committed Capricorn on the 11th, inviting the chance to get a little more committed around our relationships. To be wiser about our finances. To be more circumspect about our desires. It’s a strict transit, to be sure, but it’s also refined, grown-up, and boundaried. We need some boundaries right about now, what with all the fiery energy around.
The Full Moon in lush Taurus on the 15th collides with Saturn moving direct, hinting at good times to come. Pluto heads back into Aquarius on the 19th, leaving Capricorn forever (hooray!). Last but not least, Sagittarius Season really begins with the Sun’s move into this growth-provoking, fun-loving sign on the 21st. November is one of those months where it has something for everyone.
Any month that kicks off with a New Moon in abundant, fun-loving Sagittarius simply has to be a good one. At least in theory. Making the most of this jovial season is a must, especially over the festive season. Office party? Tick. Holiday? Oh, yes. No time to holiday? That’s fine too: fun shall be had in whatever way, shape, or form, at least for the first few weeks until the Solstice. From the 21st, the Sun shifts into serious, goal-oriented Capricorn, reminding us that all play and no work, well, it’s just unbalanced.
There are two other major events unfolding in this final month of the year: the first is that there are a grand total of two — yes, two — New Moons in December. The first, on the 1st (would you look at that!), has already been covered. The second, on the 30th — hello, New Year — is in Capricorn, once again emphasizing and solidifying the need to plan, structure, and think about what we would like to accomplish in the year to come. Because, make no mistake, it’s going to be quite the year.
The second cosmic event to note would have to be the retrograde of Mars, starting on December 6th and going all the way until February 23rd. Starting in fiery, bombastic Leo, the Lioness, the Lion, the Queen of the Jungle, this retrograde packs a punch, eventually crossing into sensitive Cancer.
The truth is, this backward dance may put many of us on edge. Tempers fray, and in dramatic Leo, even more so. We may push and jostle to express ourselves, to get our needs met, to be the loudest person in the room, the one that has the spotlight on us at all times. Self-absorbed much? Oh, yes. But retrogrades also have so much to teach us. With Mars — seeing as he only goes retrograde once every two years — it’s all about pacing ourselves. At this final leg of the year, it’s not a bad idea to hit the brakes. We may not be able to control the weather, but we can choose to dance in the rain. Or take an umbrella. Or scream and shout and demand the weather change, but that’s not going to be very useful, is it?
So, rest is in order. Regular check-ins with ourselves are in order. Reflecting on our family dynamics is in order. Not being a giant toddler is in order. If we’re feeling out of sorts, throwing our energy into creative activities (Christmas tree decorating, anyone?) is a great way to release that tension. As long as we don’t throw baubles at our well-meaning family members, of course. On our side is the direct motion of Mercury, happening on the 15th, along with Neptune just prior, on the 7th. Some things are working out for us — we just have to reframe our perspective a little. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
The 3rd of this month is your biggest day. Your ruler, Mars, opposes Pluto, igniting a power struggle, a push-pull, possibly bullying energy most apparent in your personal and professional worlds. Never fear, this intensity passes by the end of the day, releasing you from what you’ll realize was extreme pressure. You’re a diamond now. You’ve made it. Now that Mars has arrived in your good-times sector, you’re ready to play. To express yourself. To let off some steam and shake your hips. Dating and romance suddenly become that much more appealing. That hottie you’ve had your eye on? Now’s the time to speak up.
The New Moon at the very beginning of the month is perfect for you. Yes, it is intense. But at the same time, it invites the opportunity for you to get up close and personal with someone special in these next couple of months. This may be your existing SO, or it may be someone totally new. Get ready to go deep, Taurus. And remember, romance doesn’t have to be the only way that this plays out. We can go deep with friends, clients, and even those we work with. Venus, your ruler, shifts into your growth sector come the 11th, igniting within you a fire that craves freedom, knowledge, and exploration.
Mercury’s move into your opposite sign on the 2nd can be a memorable transit for you. It ignites big conversations with an SO, a business partner, or a friend over the coming several weeks. And with his retrograde starting on the 25th, you’re going to enjoy his time here a little longer. Of course, this will come with its own set of challenges, such as exes appearing as if out of nowhere. Is this a sign that you’re supposed to go back? Not at all. Don’t even think about it. It may just be that doors need to be closed once and for all.
The month kicks off on a powerful note for you, what with the New Moon in your passion sector on the 1st, and Mars opposing Pluto in your relationship zones early on the 3rd. There’s a theme unfolding. Can you guess what it is? This seems to be all about closing one door so that another can open. It’s about taking your power back. It’s about walking away from a toxic situation and opening yourself up to new and brilliant opportunities. You just have to keep the faith. It may not be easy, but it’ll be worth it. Your mood improves enormously by the end of the 3rd, and you’re ready to play a little.
The 3rd sees the arrival of passionate Mars in your sign. It’s been around two years since his last visit, making this an extra-special transit for you. You have enormous energy at your fingertips right now. Enormous drive. Your can-do attitude is contagious. Your warmth, drive, and enthusiasm are unstoppable. Use this period to tick off all those projects closest to your heart. Express yourself fully. Move. Literally. Sure, some people may be intimidated by this energy, but is that your problem? This spiciness increases as the Sun heads into your fun and creativity sector on 21st, adding even more fire into the mix. November is shaping up to be oh so memorable.
Your ruler, Mercury, shifts sectors on the 2nd, igniting the area connected to your past, your roots, and your memories. Being someone that’s primarily practical in expression, you may be pleasantly surprised to see yourself reminiscing a little. This is especially true as Mercury starts his retrograde on the 25th, where you’re digging up all kinds of information from times gone by and seeing the situations that unfolded with new eyes. Wiser eyes. More optimistic eyes. You’re realizing how powerful and important these lessons were, and how they shaped your life. You are right where you’re supposed to be, you know. Literally and figuratively.
Ready for abundance, Libra? Ready for some financial power? Ready to feel confident? If you’ve answered a resounding ‘yes’ to these questions, then it’s a good time to set your intentions, and then back these up with focused action. You have to believe in yourself, Libra. Because if you don’t, who will? You may also need to be prepared to let go of one thing in order to welcome something else. Remember, destruction always comes before creation. Come the 11th, your ruler, Venus, brings a softer, more nourishing feel. Your roots hold you strong, Libra. Lean into them.
Any month that starts with a New Moon in your sign has to be a good one. So, is it? Oh, yes. Now’s your moment to get serious about where you’re headed. Now’s the time to shed that old skin so that you can truly be reborn anew. You’re so good at these transformations, and to be completely honest, you look forward to them, no matter how intense they can get. Labor is a messy process, but this birth seems smoother than most. From the 3rd, you’re finally in the power seat, holding both reins and making major progress. You’re beaming. Look at you go.
It’s the official start of your birthday season - hip, hip, hooray! You don’t need much of an excuse for a party, but it’s good to have one, isn’t it? Break the champagne (or kombucha) out and get those dancing shoes on. The world is yours for the taking now. Your horizons are naturally expanding, and the possibilities are endless. Of course, there’s a quiet period right before, especially with the New Moon on the 1st and the Sun still in this sector until the 21st. In that time, burn down all that needs to go. Create space. Clear. Banish. You get the picture.
Venus, the planet of pleasure, beauty, and love, arrives in your sign on the 11th. This is a soothing balm for what you’ll have to endure at the start of the month when it may well feel like it’s the end of the world. Relationships might feel as if they’re falling apart, only to fall together again. Power struggles ensue. Drama is the name of the game. But this is for such a short while that you’ll forgive and forget the moment Venus comes along. From that point, you’re in deep flow. You’re loving. You’re being loved. You’re gorgeous. And you know it.
Want to climb higher? Feeling like you’re ready to ascend the ladder of success? Eager to be known for what you do best? You can make major career strides this month, particularly around the New Moon on the 1st. You’ll be back in the office, working overtime on what really matters to you. You’ll also be at the beck and call of authority figures, so do try to impress them. Sometimes it’s who you know rather than what you know, and you’re fast becoming an influencer. So, put yourself out there. Own your skills and power. This is your time to rise.
You’re ready for a whole new journey. The New Moon on the 1st has your name written all over it. Expansion becomes you. You’re eager to dive even more deeply into the path laid out for you. The following few months will be telling as to how the pilgrimage will turn out. All you have to do is know that whatever arrives is arriving for your soul’s profound evolution. From the 3rd, you’re busier than you’ve ever been. Work picks up. Creativity overflows. You’re taking charge, much to your surprise. You’re the leader. The best leaders are the ones who don’t want the role, you know that?
You are front and center stage at the moment, what with your ruling planet, Mars, going retrograde on the 6th. Cast your mind back to about two years ago — to the end of 2022 and the start of 2023. How did that feel for you? The chances are high that it’s going to be, in some ways, similar this month and for the next two months. Maybe you’ll be a little tired, a touch frustrated. Maybe you and your sweetie are going to kick up a fuss at each other. And maybe, just maybe, you should take that temper and put it into passion instead of throwing your proverbial toys. Get the idea? Good. Now, put your stress away and have yourself some fun. You deserve it.
December, for you, is marked by the move of your ruler, Venus, into your professional sector come the 7th. If you are working, this is a sparklingly social time for you. A time where your charm, magnetism, and attractiveness are on show for all the world to see. If you network now, you’ll hit all the sweet spots. Climbing that ladder never felt this pleasurable. You have incredible power at your fingertips, however you choose to use it. By the Solstice on the 21st, you’re ready to expand yourself in ways that you perhaps never pondered before. Adventure, anyone? Why, yes, please.
The New and Full Moon — on the 1st and 15th, respectively — are both cosmic highlights for you. The New Moon, kicking the month off, shines a spotlight on your relationships for the next several months. Whether coupled up or looking for new connections, this is your time to expand your horizons. Adventure is calling, and so is the distinct possibility of major growth for you. Freedom is the jewel of your relationship crown, so be sure there’s plenty built in. The Full Moon in your sign on the 15th brings a culmination — a culmination and a choice. Or perhaps, a balance. You can have it all, you know.
Two New Moons and a Full Moon, all in one month? Whatever might that mean for you, Moon-ruled as you are? Well, the simplest answer would be that you’re headed for a time in which there’s plenty of sparkling opportunity to start over. The 1st of the month is all about making your day-to-day life more, well, fun. More expressive. Healthier. Happier. What brand-spanking-new habits can you spark? Get creative. The second New Moon, on the 30th, solidifies goals for you, particularly goals related to love, relating, or collaboration. It’s time to commit. The next several months will be very telling about the people you’d like to keep in your world versus those that don’t deserve your magnificence.
It’s Solstice time! This is a big deal for you because it involves your ruler, the Sun. The season changes on the 21st, inviting a brilliant new chapter not only for the collective, but for you, personally. This chapter seems to be a particularly productive one. One that involves discipline, structure, and (rewarding) hard work. The New Moon on the 30th heartily agrees with that energy and brings you the tools to get started. There’s just no time to waste, is there? Don’t worry, there’s still time for play. The New Moon on the 1st of the month assures it. All work and no play is not the way you roll in any case.
You’ve been waiting for this month. The month when your ruler, Mercury, finally goes direct. Hallelujah. It’s been a rather messy one, hasn’t it? From miscommunications in the family to upsets with landlords, tempers have run rife and been a little frayed, to say the least. From the 15th, things are looking up. The Sun shines again. Peace returns. Neptune also goes direct in your relationship sector, helping you to, once again, see the wood for the trees. You’ve probably felt a little like you’ve been swimming underwater lately, haven’t you? Time to break the surface. From the Solstice — the 21st — things are about to get very steamy. Play nicely.
The 7th sees your ruler, Venus, shifting into one of your fellow air signs, reflecting a sociable, fun feel for the rest of the month. Here, she graces your romance sector, giving you plenty of opportunities to explore your options. Suddenly, for some inexplicable reason, that friend of yours might seem so much more attractive. Or that weirdo down the road — the one that’s unlike anyone else. Go on. See what that’s all about. Coupled up? Time to get freaky. Remember to give each other plenty of space, too. Solstice on the 21st asks for some focus on distributing the responsibilities at home a little more fairly so you’re not overburdened.
Did you know that Mars is one of your co-ruling planets? No? Well, now you know. The warrior planet's retrograde, starting on the 6th, is quite the thing. Yet, you can take it. You’re a fighter. Just be mindful that you pick your battles wisely. You may be ever so tempted to fluff your feathers and strut your stuff, to flaunt your ego or otherwise prove yourself. But it probably won’t work out very well for you. As good of a leader as you are, you might find your followers rebelling, possibly feeling pushed into a corner. Instead of bulldozing, apply your brilliant strategy. Overtly pressuring others just isn’t a good look on you.
The New Moon on the 1st has your name written all over it. It’s in your very own sign, after all. As such, it’s time for you to manifest your absolute best life. To envision what would make you the happiest and take concrete steps in that direction. Collaborate with your people. They’re there to support you and advise you, especially from the 7th onwards. The Full Moon on the 15th is also one that shines a spotlight on you. This time, it’s also a light that shines into your relationships. There may be decisions calling your name. Maybe conversations that need to be had. An agreement to be reached. It’s time.
This is your month. Not only is it the start of your birthday month—on the Solstice, to be exact—but there's also a glittering New Moon in your sign on the 30th. These two cosmic events offer the distinct possibility for profound beginnings. This lunar and solar energy supports you in stepping up, in (re)creating yourself just the way you want to. You are the center of your world right now. You are the Universe, in constant motion and manifestation, as woo-woo as that sounds. Not even the Mars retrograde can stop you. Sure, you may need to manage your money better, but that’s not a problem for an organized sign like yourself. Just remember, sharing is caring.
Venus, the lovely lady of love and pleasure, enters your sign from the 7th onwards. What a delicious festive season you’re about to have! Your attractiveness and magnetism are usually something to behold, but under this alignment, you’re impossible to ignore. You’ll be feeling it, too. Usually so focused on others, this is the time to focus all that love on yourself. Fall in love with the unique being you are. Do what makes you feel inspired, nurtured, and fulfilled. This will go a long way toward balancing the Mars retrograde energy developing in your relationship sector from the 6th onwards. December reminds you that as long as you love yourself, all is well.
The New Moon on the 1st is perfect for those of you who are career-motivated. Career being a very small word for your purpose, mind you. The gifts you have to give the world are enormous. You open the door for others to grow in whatever form that takes. Expansion is on the cards for these next few months. Now, go on and choose your adventure. There are no limits. A journey you’ve been on comes to a close from the 15th onwards, reminding you to integrate all you’ve learned and balance it with your experiences. Look how far you’ve come.
