Leo, December 2017

There’s sure to be drama, but fortunately the planet of luck, Jupiter, will make a harmonious connection with dreamy Neptune on December 2. That will help smooth things over—or at least help you process your emotions and let go of baggage that you’ve been hanging on to for too long.

Jupiter is currently in Water sign Scorpio, bringing blessings to the sector of your chart that rules home and family, so spend time with your loved ones or do some home improvements during this time to help you get grounded after whatever shocking news Mars and Uranus deliver.

Mercury retrograde begins in Sagittarius on December 2, or December 3 if you’re on the East Coast. During this time, you can expect to reconsider the decisions you’ve made and the conversations you’ve had since November, especially concerning your love life and your creative endeavors. Mercury retrograde is a famously shitty time to make important decisions or sign contracts, due to misunderstandings that are likely to arise. Expect technical difficulties and delays. Wait to travel or to move forward on important projects until Mercury goes direct on December 22, just after the start of Capricorn season. Until then, use this time to slow down and relax—and enjoy the company of the people you’ll encounter from your past! This Mercury retrograde is sure to find you running into that one-night-stand from long ago.

A full moon in Gemini arrives on December 3, bringing a climax around a situation concerning your friendships and the communities to which you belong. Full moons are emotional times of release, and Gemini loves to talk, so expect some heavy conversations. So much information will come to light; at the same time, your ruling planet, the Sun, will square off with hazy Neptune on December 3, so making sense of it all won’t be easy.

Don’t rush. Remember, Mercury is retrograde, so it’s time to slow down and sit with all the incoming information, and not act on any of it yet. A fresh start around the themes you will be working with during this Mercury retrograde will arrive later this month with the new moon in Sagittarius on December 18. This is a superb new moon for casting a love spell or working magic through your art!

Fiery Mars enters Scorpio on December 9, warming up the home and family sector of your chart, boosting your energy around tackling issues concerning your living situation, whether that means addressing an issue with a roommate or finding the willpower to handle some home repairs you’ve been procrastinating.

The Sun makes an easy connection with Uranus on December 16, bringing some fantastic surprises! A eureka moment arrives, as does some brilliant creative inspiration. An unexpected opportunity will come your way, and lucky energy is in the air. You’re in the mood to take risks. You might be a brave lion, Leo, but you’re not super into change happening in your life; at this time, however, you’ll feel open to pretty much anything.

Saturn enters Earth sign Capricorn on December 19. This is definitely a day to mark in your calendar, dear Leo, as this is the beginning of an important two-and-a-half-year journey around discipline when it comes to taking care of yourself, your health, and your business. Saturn is the planet of obstacles and fear, and whatever responsibilities you’ve been avoiding, like going to the doctor or staying organized at work, will become extremely important for you to manage. It’s time to be your most mature, responsible self!

The winter solstice marks the beginning of Capricorn season on December 21. Also on this day, the Sun will meet with Saturn, so don’t think about flaking on any responsibilities! Venus enters Capricorn soon after, on December 25, and also meets with Saturn, so don’t expect the vibe to be cute and cuddly—Venus will be mega-focused on working out what kind of commitments need to be made concerning love and money.

Good luck this month, Leo, and see you in January!