The month opens with your planetary ruler, Venus, entering Fire sign Sagittarius on December 1, illuminating the communication sector of your chart, bringing you messages about love and money, and finding you thinking deeply about what you value and what brings you joy. This is a fun time to connect with friends and siblings, as well as to share love poems with your crush—but as usual, nothing can be completely easy.

Mars opposes Uranus also on December 1, which will bring some shocking changes and endings within your relationships. Trust that whatever—or whoever—leaves your life, it’s what’s meant to be. You are one of the most charming and easy-to-get-along-with people, Libra, but even you can be a massive bitch—which is a good thing, because otherwise people would take advantage of your kindness. The planet of war, Mars, is currently in your sign, helping you stand up for yourself. When it opposes the planet of surprise, Uranus, you will find that you need to pick up your sword and shield and go to war, even though you’re much more of a lover than a fighter.

An easier energy flows the next day when Jupiter connects with Neptune on December 2. Jupiter is the planet of good luck, and it’s currently in Scorpio, bringing you financial blessings. When it connects with Neptune, you will find a big boost in creativity around your projects at work, leading to some lucky pay offs. Things are also flowing beautifully around self care and managing your responsibilities, even if they aren’t career-related.

Mercury retrograde begins in Sagittarius on December 2, or 3 if you’re on the East Coast. We all know Mercury retrograde has a bad reputation. It’s a bad time for travel, due to delays, and a bad time for communication or signing contracts, due to miscommunications and misunderstandings. It’s not the best time to buy expensive items, and you can expect technical difficulties in general.

This is a good time, however, to unplug and unwind. Work on old projects instead of starting new ones. You will find that many of the conversations you’ve had throughout November will now be revisited and reconsidered. Paperwork will be redone. Projects will be reedited. Messages that have been lost will find a way to come to you. Expect people from your past to return. Mercury is a logical planet, but not much will make sense at this time. Of course, this can be frustrating, but this is also a good time to bend the rules and see how different ways of thinking work for you. Mercury ends its retrograde on December 22.

You are one of the most charming and easy-to-get-along-with people, Libra, but even you can be a massive bitch—which is a good thing.

A full moon in Gemini arrives on December 3, bringing about a deep philosophical breakthrough. An issue you’ve been having a hard time wrapping your mind around will finally have some clarity. Full moons are tiring and emotional, and Gemini is chatty as fuck, so expect some conversations that last late into the evening. People are going to have a lot they want to get off their chest and through communication, clarity will be found.

Mars enters Water sign Scorpio on December 9, revving up the sector of your chart that rules money and on an emotional level, your sense of self-worth. With Mars in this savvy sign, any opportunities to make more money will be met with fortitude. This is a great time to work out issues concerning budgeting and saving, and emotionally to reflect on whether or not your time and energy are going to the right places. Do you feel valued? Mars in Scorpio is going to encourage you to ask for what you deserve.

Venus squares off with Neptune on December 10, stirring up confusion and insecurities. Finding time to do what you love could be frustrating right now, and communicating with the people you care about could also feel like it’s going nowhere. Try not to overindulge in your vices today to make up for what you think is missing in your life. Focus on a creative project to help you channel your frustrations.

A new moon in Sagittarius arrives on December 18, bringing about a fresh start around communication as well as finding you reconnecting with your neighborhood, your friends, and your siblings. Life has been very noisy between the Mercury retrograde and the full moon in Gemini, but this new moon will offer some emotional peace and quiet for you to go within and figure out your next steps.

Saturn enters Capricorn on December 19, which is certainly one of the most important days of the month. A new two and a half year journey is beginning in your life, Libra, around planting roots, starting new traditions, and honoring your ancestors. Repairing or at least addressing issues concerning your family or living situation will be major focuses during Saturn’s journey through Capricorn.

Venus makes a harmonious connection with Uranus on December 20, which is a bright and happy day for you during this month, especially in your partnerships. It’s a fun day for flirtation, and a surprise crush could enter the scene. Exciting news will arrive, and a risk may also be taken within a relationship.

The winter solstice arrives with the Sun entering Capricorn on December 21. The Sun also meets with Saturn today, so expect the mood to be sober. Your ruling planet Venus enters Capricorn on December 25, and also meets with Saturn on this day. Saturn is not a light and cheery planet, and Capricorn, being the first sign of winter, is not a bundle of sunshine either. During this time, expect to wear all black, and to embrace your darker, maybe even more devilish side. The mood is serious and you’re thinking about important things like boundaries and security. Good luck this month, Libra, and see you in the new year!