Cancer, December 2015

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You, Cancer, are one of the most nostalgic signs in the zodiac, but December will find you focusing on the here and now. Can you "be here now," Cancer? Clear quartz is the classic go-to for crystal lovers who want clarity of mind, and dark stones like hematite and obsidian are great for grounding and centering. Perhaps reading your horoscope and planning ahead isn't a great way to be in the moment, but whatever: You're a rebel, Cancer! Let's see what's in store for you this month:

Mercury—the planet of communication, information, and problem solving—is currently in philosophical Sagittarius, where it's highlighting the part of your chart that rules over your daily chores and schedule, your habits and general wellbeing. If you can be present during this transit, you could really use this energy to your advantage—especially in terms of your career. On December 1, Mercury will trine Uranus in Aries, creating a massively easy and lucky energy in your work life that will send plenty of unexpected good news your way— but, of course, this will only happen if you're ready for it. If you're sleeping in or spending time with your head in the clouds (or up your ass), neglecting your work and living in past, you will miss out on some amazing opportunities.

Lovely, seductive Venus enters Scorpio (a Water sign just like you) on December 4. Scorpio is one of the deepest signs in the zodiac, and art created under this influence is intense and special: Indulge in every urge you have to be artistic. Also, of course, Venus in sexy and seductive Scorpio will be fab for you around romance and dating. Venus in Scorpio is an interesting experience—Venus is sweet and charming, always looking for harmony, while Scorpio rules death and has a massive stinger ready to attack. Harmony? Scorpio's all about intensity, so Venus in Scorpio has a conflicted vibe. It's sexy and passionate, yet tortured. It's exactly the kind of thing a moody, sensitive Cancer would get turned on by. If you're still longing for lost loves or if you're clinging to a present situation you should have let go of long ago, Venus in transformative Scorpio is the perfect time to move on and focus on enjoying the moment. There's beauty around you right now—appreciate it!

Your mind will remain focused on relationships when the planet of communication, Mercury, enters your opposite sign, Capricorn, on December 9. This transit will highlight the portion of your chart that rules partnerships (romantic and otherwise). Capricorn is a down-to-earth and practical sign, and bringing this type of "realness" to your relationships will be major this month.

Some bickering and bitching will go down on December 10, when Mars in Libra opposes Uranus in Aries. Mars, the warrior planet, doesn't fit in very well in Libra. Libra wants cooperation and diplomacy, whereas Mars wants to shoot things. Mars in Libra feels unarmed and a little awkward. And, when it's in a confronting opposition to Uranus, the planet of shock and rebellion, you may find yourself feeling very caught off guard or "put on the spot" today. How do you deal? Expect the unexpected when it comes to your career, your reputation, or popularity today— you can't control what the public thinks of you, Cancer, but you can control what ridiculous selfies you choose to post or how rude you are to your boss. If something out of your control occurs in the public realm, handle it gracefully and kindly—the way you respond will show people a lot about your character. You might actually take a shitty situation and use it to your benefit by showing people how calm, cool, and smart you can be during a crisis! Your safe space is also an important thing to consider and tend to today: Connect to family and your roots and enjoy your home.

While December 10 is stressful, the next day is lovely! Venus trines Neptune, and there's a New Moon in Sagittarius on December 11. Again, Venus is in fellow Water sign Scorpio, blessing your love and creative life, while Neptune (the planet of fantasy) is in Water sign Pisces, adding adventure to the mix. It's so awesome to have all these planets hanging out in Water signs— it's a very psychic and inspiring energy, one that you will really benefit from emotionally. Take a risk today—it will pay off.

The New Moon in Sagittarius will bring you a fresh start around your habits. You'll notice this play out in both your day job and chores, as well as around your health and wellbeing. This New Moon is a great time for you to start a new workout routine: Sagittarius is an energetic and athletic Fire sign, so you will definitely have the stamina to stick out any fitness program. Sagittarius's optimistic and sunny attitude will also be a great energy to kick any bad habits under— sometimes the hardest part about dumping sugar or smoking is knowing you'll pick it back up again in a week or two; however, under the New Moon in confident Sag, this isn't something you'll have to worry about. If you're looking for a new gig, this is a great New Moon to send out your resume. If you're happy at your job, recommitting to your cause is a great way to work with the energy. This New Moon is highlighting the part of your chart that rules routines and rituals and, while this can be a very mundane area of the chart, if you're interested in starting a spiritual practice or getting into spell work or meditation, this will be a great time to do it.

Mercury is super busy on the 19th and 20th. It conjuncts Pluto on December 19 and squares Uranus on December 20. The conjunction to power planet Pluto will be mega powerful around communication in your relationships; however, be very aware of manipulative people, shady situations, and dishonest conversations. On a bad day, Pluto can be tricky to work with. That said, if your partners are evolved and know how to use their power for good, today will be a very transformative day around your relationships. The next day, Mercury makes a rought aspect with Uranus, creating some tension around communication in your career. Today could be an awesome day to problem-solve, but some arguments could come up. Is someone in your life feeling a little jealous about how successful you are? If so, that could come up today.

The Sun enters Capricorn, your opposite sign, bringing the Winter Solstice and the start of a new season on December 21. The Sun in Capricorn is shining a spotlight on the relationship section of your chart. Partnerships will be a super important theme for you over the next month. If there's a conversation you're hoping to have with someone you care about, a great opportunity will come when Venus in Scorpio sextiles Jupiter on December 24. Jupiter is the planet of growth and expansion, and it's currently in savvy Virgo activating the logic and communication sector of your chart. Jupiter is a slow moving planet, so you'll be rethinking a lot of your philosophies and evolving the way you communicate over the next few months. A sextile is a productive and helpful aspect, and with one from from charming Venus in fellow Water sign Scorpio, this will be an especially good time for you to communicate your feelings around romance. This will also be a good time for you to share your vision with non-romantic partners, so if you're not in the mood for love, no worries—this energy is just as potent around creativity as it is for flirtation.

There's a Full Moon in your sign on December 25! What a magical day this will be for you, Cancer! The Moon is your ruling planet, so this lunation will be very special, giving you a fantastic opportunity to reconnect to yourself, your goals, and your feelings. So much of this month—especially the second half—is heavily focused on your relationships with others, but this Full Moon brings the focus back on you: What do you want? How do you feel? Refocusing on yourself and bringing balance to your relationships is what this Full Moon is all about.

Venus enters Sagittarius on December 30, creating harmony and good vibes around your routines and at work. By the end of the month, your schedule will have undergone a major makeover! In addition, your relationships will also likely be taken to a new place. December isn't without its stresses and arguments, but it's certainly going to be exciting on the romantic and creative front, not to mention productive!