Your December Horoscope: Travel Insights and Guidance
We enter December winding down from a destabilizing autumn season, searching for comfort. You aren’t alone if you’re feeling unsure about where you are in life and what’s to come. The good news is that December will help us reorient ourselves with renewed faith and optimism, making way for new doors to open in the year ahead.
Sagittarius Season: Embrace the Vibes
December kicks off with Mercury and Venus finishing their stay in Sagittarius, where the sun will remain until the winter solstice on 21 December. Sagittarius season is one to take advantage of before the winter cold truly settles in. Sagittarius teaches us about faith, enthusiasm, optimism, and the fire and zest of intellectual and philosophical thought.
We’re invited to renew our spirit in the weeks before darkness takes over, holding onto the fact that we will see the light renewed once again in the spring. Soak up all of the good vibes you can this month, packing it into your spiritual knapsack to carry with you throughout the season. Planning future travel is a great way to channel this energy. If you’re already travelling this month, spend extra time appreciating the places you’re experiencing.
Key Dates in December
Throughout this time, there are a few key dates to watch out for:
- Full Moon in Gemini: On Wednesday, 7 December, the first full moon of the month occurs, exactly aligned with the planet Mars. Be sure to look up at the sky that night; you’ll likely be able to see Mars beside the bright moon.
- Mars Retrograde: This full moon coincides with the mid-point of the Mars retrograde (from 30 October to 13 January). Mars’ retrograde in Gemini has presented many different options and pathways for you to consider. You may feel burdened with the need to choose a direction regarding your career, relationships, or travel destinations.
- Communications: This full moon brings an acute awareness of the decisions that need to be made. Be prepared for sharper communications during this time, especially while travelling and attempting to speak different languages.
Shifts in Energy with Capricorn
As Mercury and Venus enter Capricorn, followed by the Sun, the energy shifts, becoming more grounded, practical, and focused on hard work. Capricorn is all about setting long-term goals and building structures and systems with integrity and longevity.
The Capricorn new moon on 23 December invites you into a new cycle for putting in the hard work necessary to reach your goals. We end the month with a Mercury retrograde in Capricorn, beginning on 29 December and lasting until 19 January. During this period, while it isn’t the best time for travel plans, it’s a great opportunity to conduct research and begin planning future adventures.
If you’re travelling during the retrograde (perhaps for a New Year’s Eve trip), be sure to give yourself extra time and space for potential delays and miscommunications. You can still have a fantastic time—especially if you don’t sweat the small stuff.
