Monthly Horoscope: Scorpio, December 2022

On December 1, Venus opposes Mars, finding you making an important financial decision. A special gift might be exchanged. Also on this day, Venus connects with Saturn in Aquarius, finding you getting organized at home and in your personal life. This could be a productive time to set boundaries and address issues at home, but December 1 also finds Mercury in Sagittarius squaring off with Neptune in Pisces, inspiring a bit of a lazy atmosphere. Take things slow, stay flexible, and be careful not to overlook details. Some intriguing gossip could come your way, but don’t believe everything you hear, because while Mercury is the planet of information, Neptune is the planet of fantasy, and people could be prone to exaggerations or fibbing at this time. People may say whatever needs to be said in order to get what they want, so if someone is trying to sell you on something and it doesn’t feel right, trust that famous Scorpio intuition of yours!

Neptune ends its retrograde in Pisces on December 3, inspiring a magical, whimsical atmosphere that’s lovely for romance, making art, and generally escaping your everyday routine and having fun. Again, Neptune rules fantasy, and early this December you’re exploring many of yours, especially as Venus squares off with Neptune on December 4. Something you deeply desire is at the top of your mind right now. If you can’t have it, you might find yourself feeling especially disappointed, but don’t despair: The mood shifts quickly as Mercury squares off with Jupiter in Pisces on December 6, bringing some good and uplifting news. Just be careful that details aren’t glossed over. Mercury enters Capricorn on December 6, inspiring a more grounded, down-to-earth atmosphere for communication. This can be a productive time for researching, organizing paperwork, and writing. This is a busy time for communication and news you’ve been waiting for may finally arrive.

You could be settling debts, making important decisions about money, or gathering information about the finances and resources available to you during the full moon in Gemini that takes place on December 7 and as the sun opposes Mars retrograde on December 8. If you share money or resources with someone, you may be reorganizing your shared approach to finances. Venus squares off with Jupiter on December 9, bringing lovely gifts your way, but be careful not to overspend. December 9 also finds Venus entering Capricorn, inspiring an easygoing, sweet atmosphere for communication. A love letter could be coming your way! You may develop a crush on someone in your neighborhood. If you’re already in love, the intellectual spark you share is intensified at this time!

The sun connects with Saturn on December 12, finding you setting important boundaries at home and in your personal life. Mercury enters its pre-retrograde shadow on December 12: This means that many of the plans and discussions that take place between now and when Mercury retrograde begins on December 29 may be revisited and reworked. The sun squares off with Neptune on December 14, inspiring a lazy atmosphere. People’s egos are especially sensitive and energy is low, but the mood shifts soon enough: Mercury connects with Uranus in Taurus on December 17, bringing exciting news, unexpected information, and chance meetings! A breakthrough in communication can take place. 

Jupiter enters Aries on December 20, inspiring a hugely productive mood. New gigs or work opportunities may come your way! Just be careful not to overbook yourself, as your calendar may become very busy. Create time for friends, family, lovers, and yourself, too. Jupiter in Aries is also an exciting time to focus on wellness and you could be starting a new routine. Capricorn season starts on December 21, also finding the sun squaring off with Jupiter: Communication is very busy at this time, and your schedule may be all over the place! Keep your plans flexible as your schedule may pull you in many directions at this time. Big discussions could take place. Capricorn season can also find you connecting with your local neighborhood and neighbors. You may be connecting with your siblings, too, if you have them!

Venus connects with Uranus on December 22, bringing unexpected fun and excitement. You might be connecting with someone unexpectedly. You and the people you’re in established partnerships with are exploring and experimenting with novel pleasures! This is an exciting time to simply enjoy yourself. The new moon in Capricorn takes place on December 23, which can find you starting a new discussion. You could even be taking a new approach to communication. A new place or person in your neighborhood may catch your attention.

Mercury connects with Neptune on December 24, inspiring a kind, compassionate atmosphere especially for communication. Your creativity gets a big boost at this time, and your connection with your inner voice is especially strong. Venus connects with Neptune on December 28, inspiring a hugely passionate and romantic atmosphere that’s fantastic for bonding with your partners. If you’re looking for love, you may find it now. If you’re not, you may be creating incredible art. Either way, a lot of fun takes place at this time, and you could enjoy a welcomed escape from your everyday life. 

Mercury retrograde begins in Capricorn on December 29, and Mercury meets Venus, too inspiring a sweet, friendly energy. Patience is the theme of this retrograde, which for you, dear Scorpio, may find discussions slowing to a halt. Misunderstandings could slow things down, too. You may be looking to the past, rather than looking forward, and if you’re eager to start new projects, this could be a frustrating time. However, if you’re open to focusing on resolving lingering issues and picking up projects that had been put on the back burner, this Mercury retrograde can be very productive! Messages that had been lost may finally find their way to you. Astrologers typically advise against traveling, making big purchases, or signing new contracts due to delays, forgetfulness, and miscommunications of Mercury retrograde, but if you can move slowly and intentionally, keep things flexible, and double check details, there’s no reason why Mercury retrograde should get in your way. 

Venus and your other ruling planet Pluto, in Capricorn, join together in the new year, on January 1, 2023: This is an exciting alignment as big news may be shared or there could be a new discussion about something of great importance. Good luck this month, Scorpio, and see you in January!