Scorpio, December 2015

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Let's be honest, Scorpio: While you're very spiritual, you do have a pretty strong materialistic streak. Happily for you, the planet of the mind, Mercury, is going through Fire sign Sagittarius, where it's highlighting the financial center of your chart. Right now, you're all about figuring out new ways to reach new heights—especially around your worth (and this can be both material and emotional). Mercury rules the mind, and it's the problem solver of the zodiac. Now that it's going through the part of your chart that concerns your personal resources, you'll be solving problems around these issues left and right.

On December 1, Mercury will trine Uranus in Fire sign Aries. Aries a sign that likes things done quickly and furiously. Combine Uranus in speedy Aries with Mercury in Sag, and the result is one driven Scorpio: making money, getting shit done, and being productive… yay! Also, whenever Uranus is involved, we know something unexpected will come up. Expect some surprises and shifts in your schedule on December 1.

Some tension comes your way on December 4, but you do your best work when you're under pressure. Or when you're fighting. Or when there's drama. So I'm not worried about you one bit! Mercury (which is in Sag, like we were just discussing) will square Jupiter on December 4. You're in a phase in your life where the connections you make and the circles you run in are super important, thanks to Jupiter in Virgo, which is highlighting a very social part of your chart for the next few months. On December 4, the Mercury-Jupiter square will cause you to have some breakthroughs around your values and social life. Are you spending your time, energy, and money where you really want to be?

The big news on December 4? Venus enters your sign! This is so major for you in terms of connecting to your inner beauty, appreciating your outer beauty, and embracing your seductive and creative nature. Venus is all love and harmony—you, on the other hand, are quite different. Venus in Scorpio will be interesting. Venus loves lace; you love leather. Venus loves candles and roses; you love fire and thorns. This will be an intense and sexy time for all of us, but it will be especially hot for you, Scorpio! That said, while this will be a period where you feel super attractive and passionate, Venus can also be a sensitive energy. Go easy on yourself, especially concerning love! If you're feeling like you're overanalyzing things, be gentle with yourself. First off, you can't help it—you are the detective of the zodiac—and second of all, later this month you will have plenty of great opportunities to collect all the info you need, so don't worry!

Another reason to take it easy on yourself is the fact that your ruling planet, Mars, is currently in Libra. We love Libra, but it's not really Mars's favorite sign to hang out in. Mars is the warrior. It wants to chop off heads, not do Libra things, like play with makeup or discuss poetry. With your ruling planet in such a fucking soft sign, you might feel a little soft yourself. Cosmically speaking, this is a time for rest for you— Libra craves balance, and you need to get some in your life, possibly by way of naps! And alone time! I know—Venus is in Scorpio, slinking around like a sex pot, but I promise you can do both. Take time for rest and recharging and enjoy some passionate Venus in Scorpio action. I know you like to take things to extremes, Scorpio, but let's make a deal: For every date you go on and every night you spend panting like a maniac, you also need to spend time recouping.

On December 6, Mars in Libra squares Pluto, your other ruling planet. What're you to do when both of your ruling planets are in a tense aspect with one another? Relax! (Again, that's what Mars in Libra is encouraging you to do.) Pluto is currently in practical Earth sign Capricorn, inspiring you to transform the way you communicate. The clash with Mars is suggesting you take it slow and don't make any hasty moves around sharing your feelings, making commitments, or engaging in any kind of communication. Also, do watch out for manipulative behavior.

Some lucky shit goes down, especially around work and money, when the Sun in Sag trines Uranus on December 8. The next day, December 9, communication and self expression will get a major boost. What will you get off your chest? And to whom? Whom will you text, dear Scorpio? The planet of communication, Mercury, enters Earth sign Capricorn, kicking off a period of solid and clear communication.

Some unexpected scheduling issues may push you over edge when Mars opposes Uranus on December 10. You're reading your horoscope because you want to plan ahead, right? Just take this day off. Or at least schedule as little possible as you can. Take it slow. Don't drink too much coffee. People are going to annoy you today. Your temper will be tested. Will you blow? The best way to work with the energy today is to take things slowly and, as always with any opposition, to be open to compromise.

Boatloads of loving and healing vibes will come your way when Venus (in your sign, yay!) trines Neptune in sweet Pisces on December 11. You'll feel mega attractive, seductive, and mysterious. This is an insanely great night for dates or for pursuing any creative endeavors— you will be majorly inspired. Your psychic ability is also super strong today; you'll be finishing everyone's sentences. Today is a great day to cast spells—especially concerning love, cash, creativity, and spiritual or psychic development.

December 11 is magical in more ways than one: There's also a New Moon in Sagittarius on this psychic and sexy day! This New Moon highlights the part of your chart that's concerned with your material needs. Today's a great day to focus on any fresh starts you want to make regarding your relationship with cash.

More sexy vibes will come your way when Venus sextiles one of your ruling planets, Pluto, on December 17. This is a great day to share your feelings around intimate issues. "Talking things out" is not something you always find easy to do. While it is super easy for you to pull information and feelings out of others, sharing your own deep, intimate thoughts can be uncomfortable for you. But today—with harmony loving Venus sending good vibes to power planet Pluto—is definitely your day for sharing your thoughts about love and life.

Juicy information comes your way on December 19, when Mercury meets with Pluto. This could also be a super transformative day for you around communication, but I would reserve the love stuff for the 17th. The 19th is when I would focus on clarifying commitments, contracts, and sorting out what needs to be managed or controlled better. If you want to convince someone of something, today is your day to do it. There are some "evil mastermind" vibes in the air on the 19th, and whether or not you want to involve that in your emotional, creative, or sexual relationships is up to you.

Your detective skills will be insanely sharp today, and finding out the "truth" about anything shouldn't be too hard. The Full Moon in fellow Water sign Cancer on December 25 will clarify whatever is left over from your investigative efforts. You'll have gathered all the little details and pieces of the puzzle, but under the light of the Full Moon you'll be able to see the big picture.

Also on December 25, Uranus ends its retrograde and goes direct! This is awesome for you in terms of figuring out what you want your schedule to look like and how you want to shake things up around your daily routines. You'll likely see a change in your workplace or a shift in your responsibilities.

Some bickering will go down on December 29 when Mercury squares Mars: It's a super bitchy day. But, the next day, the mood does improve! Venus enters free and fun Sagittarius on December 30. You'll enjoy a boost in your self-esteem and an extra dash of luck around cash and material matters.

This whole month has been electric, Scorpio— Uranus, the planet of innovation, genius, and rebellion has shaken lots of things up for you, and by the beginning of January, your calendar will have a totally different vibe. Your confidence is high, stuff will get sorted out around your cash, and lots—I'm talking tons—of information and clarity will come your way!