Monthly Horoscope: Sagittarius, December 2022

December is off to a passionate start as Venus in Sagittarius opposes Mars retrograde in Gemini: People might feel a touch competitive, but it’s also an exciting opportunity to connect with a lover! Also on this day, Mercury in Sagittarius squares off with Neptune in Pisces, finding people in a poetic mood—just be careful of fibs, exaggerations, or stories that sound a little too good to be true. December 1 also finds Venus connecting with Saturn in Aquarius, creating a helpful atmosphere for discussing future plans and making agreements.

Neptune ends its retrograde in Pisces on December 3, finding you eager to connect with your spirituality. Home and family are important themes at this time, and perhaps you’ll focus on your spiritual connection with your ancestors or create a space in your home for meditation or prayer. Creativity is surging through you at this time, and finding a mode of creative expression is a great way to channel the energy. Venus squares off with Neptune on December 4, inspiring a hugely whimsical, romantic atmosphere. You and a romantic partner can grow even closer; you may “let them in” in some significant way, perhaps sharing stories about your past or revealing more about your emotional needs, fears, and desires. You could feel very sentimental during this time, and it would be wise not to over-romanticize the past! 

Mercury squares off with your ruling planet Jupiter in Pisces and Mercury enters Capricorn on December 6: Mercury’s square with Jupiter inspires a busy, chatty mood, and you could be handling paperwork regarding your home or living situation, having a deep discussion with a family member, or reconnecting with the past. Be careful not to overlook details. Helping communication stay grounded and focused is Mercury’s entry into Capricorn. Financial news or information may be shared at this time. 

The full moon in your opposite sign Gemini takes place on December 7, illuminating the relationship sector of your chart. You could learn a tremendous amount about your partners at this time. Information may come to light, or someone might give you powerful insight on their perspective. If a situation has been brewing in your partnerships, it may reach a climax at this time.

The sun opposes Mars retrograde on December 8, marking an important turning point in your relationships, especially how you and your partners handle anger and excitement, and relate to each other intimately. This is an important time to take ownership of your feelings and take responsibility for your actions. Confrontations may take place, and relationships could end if they’ve run their course, but pivotal compromises can also be reached.

Venus squares off with Jupiter, inspiring an atmosphere of extravagance and glamour, and Venus enters Capricorn on December 9, perhaps bringing a lovely gift. Venus’s alignment with Jupiter inspires a jovial atmosphere at home and in your personal life, but be careful not to overindulge. This could be an exciting time to entertain loved ones at home, but the party might be so good that you have a huge mess to clean up afterward! Venus in Capricorn finds you valuing partnerships with people who are willing to help you out, and not leave you taking care of business all by yourself! Financial blessings arrive as Venus moves through Capricorn, and on an emotional level, you’re connecting with your sense of self-worth and healing self-esteem issues. 

The sun connects with Saturn on December 12, finding you in a productive mood as you organize paperwork, catch up on phone calls, and make plans for the future—but Mercury enters its pre-retrograde shadow period, so plans and discussions may be revisited or reworked during the retrograde period. The mood is lazier as the sun squares off with Neptune on December 14; create time to just relax on your couch. You might feel especially sentimental or sensitive at this time. Call an old friend who you can reminisce with, but be careful not to over-romanticize the past.

Mercury connects with Uranus in Taurus on December 17, finding you dealing with shake-ups in your routine or schedule, but it could be a welcome change of pace. An unexpected solution to a problem may be discovered. Your love life and creative efforts get a huge boost as Jupiter enters Aries on December 20! Jupiter is your ruling planet, and it’s symbolic of growth, opportunity, and knowledge. In Aries, Jupiter expands your connection to joy, creativity, romance, and celebration. As difficult as life may be, Jupiter in Aries pulls you to live life to the absolute fullest, to take advantage of every opportunity to be with the people you love. Your love life gets a boost at this time, and artistic breakthroughs take place. Sagittarius famously loves to party, and you’re definitely indulging!

Capricorn season begins and the sun squares off with Jupiter on December 21. The sun in Capricorn illuminates the sector of your chart that rules security and finances, making it an exciting time of year to build your wealth, whether that means researching new investments, updating your budget, finding new sources of income, or simply adjusting your mindset when it comes to cash. You might be reorganizing your belongings, figuring out what you want to keep and what you’re ready to part with. The sun’s square with Jupiter finds you eager to blow your cash on fun, but it would be wise to follow your budget. Be careful not to overindulge, but do enjoy the expansive, exciting energy in the air! A lovely gift may arrive as people are especially generous at this time. Unexpected support comes as Venus connects with Uranus on December 22, and a collaboration can lead to a surprising result. 

The new moon in Capricorn takes place on December 23, finding you accessing new resources, gaining wealth, taking a new approach to your budget, or generally reconnecting with your sense of luxury, comfort, or security. New moons are a fresh start, and Capricorn is a future-oriented sign, so new plans for your future blossom in your mind. You may be navigating issues with family intuitively as Mercury connects with Neptune on December 24: This alignment also encourages an atmosphere of tenderness and sensitivity, and delicate discussions about the past or themes like security or privacy are handled gently. Venus connects with Neptune on December 28, inspiring a romantic atmosphere of consideration and kindness. 

Mercury retrograde begins in Capricorn and Mercury meets Venus on December 29! Mercury’s meeting with Venus inspires a friendly, easygoing atmosphere, but Mercury retrograde is famous for delays and misunderstandings, so be patient and thorough. Don’t jump to conclusions. Be mindful not to misplace things during this retrograde… but you might find something you thought was long lost!

You could be rethinking your budget, and discussions about money are revisited. Astrologers advise against signing contracts, traveling, or making big purchases during Mercury retrograde do to miscommunications, mixups, or redos, but if you’re careful not to overlook details and make room for mistakes, there’s no reason why Mercury retrograde couldn’t be a benefit that affords you more time to rethink an issue, revisit a conversation, gain more information, and simply slow down.

Venus and Pluto meet in the new year, January 1, 2023, finding you tapping into a deep well of power, influence, and perhaps even wealth! A special gift may be given or received. Venus and Pluto’s conjunction is a passionate way to start the new year. Good luck this month, Sagittarius, and see you in January!