HOROSCOPES

What does December have in store for your career, love life and friendships? Astrologer Ashley Otero reveals all

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 – DEC 22

A full moon on December 4 calls attention to your relationships, asking you to address any communication issues. Expect this theme to carry on during Mercury’s retrograde until December 23. It might seem easier to avoid the elephant in the room, but sidestepping awkward conversations will only prolong any problems between you and those in your inner circle. This month is also about navigating through shifts in your identity. What ideals do you hold yourself to and how does that shape you? By December 19, the new moon will mark a new chapter that encourages you to demonstrate the wisdom you’ve acquired over the past few years.

CAPRICORN DEC 23 – JAN 20

This month will be a major turning point. Your ruling planet, Saturn, parts from Sagittarius for a threeyear transit through Capricorn on December 22, calling you to step into a new role and embrace the new structures waiting to be built into your life to better support the person you’re becoming. Don’t be surprised (or afraid) if you feel a shift in your identity. A sense of purpose is likely to ring out around December 22. Self-direction and hard work will be required to make that purpose a reality, so don’t shy away from opportunities to become more self-aware – it’s the key to letting the real you shine through.

AQUARIUS JAN 21 – FEB 19

December’s astrology guides you to put more focus on your career trajectory. You’ll be determined to take action towards your professional goals, but don’t rush into anything until Mercury stations direct on December 23. It’s also important to trust your gut – if an invitation to collaborate on a project sounds too good to be true, hold off on signing on any dotted lines. The best day to get clarity around these matters is December 13. A week later, your ruling planet, Saturn, moves into Capricorn, marking a three-year phase that asks you to look inwards for answers.

PISCES FEB 20 – MAR 20

Questions about your goals and career path may arise this month, making you rethink your vision and recalibrate your sense of direction. Although you can expect to receive a wealth of praise for your work, you’d be wise to wait until Mercury stations direct on December 23 before making any final decisions. If you feel confused about what to do when opportunity knocks, err on the side of caution. You should also keep a thorough checklist if you decide to travel. Ultimately, the more you rush, the longer your objectives will take to come to fruition.

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20

December brings action in the relationship department, with your ruling planet, Mars, opposing Uranus on December 1. Uranus is the wild card of the planets, so expect the unexpected. Exchanges with others, particularly concerning money and time, become a focus when Mars enters Scorpio on December 10. Later in the month, the sun, Saturn and Venus enter Capricorn, inviting you to centre your attention on work matters. It will mark a big transition period in your path to success – be prepared to work hard over the next three years as you strive to establish your professional reputation.

TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21

Your attention will be on the dynamics in your partnerships and business affairs this month. Come December 10, keep an eye out for issues with boundaries, and don’t be surprised if an old lover or friend pops up to revisit unresolved business around December 15. Later in the month, your ruling planet, Venus, enters Capricorn and joins with Saturn, surrounding you in an aura of level-headedness that focuses you on accomplishing your goals. Whether you commit to some form of higher education or take a relationship to the next level, your pleasure may be bittersweet.

GEMINI MAY 22 – JUN 21

A full moon on December 4 will make you rethink some of your closest partnerships and whether they truly reflect what you’re looking for in another person. Your ruling planet, Mercury, stations retrograde on the same day, so expect to feel confused about your wants and needs – figuring this out will be a major focus until Mercury stations direct on December 23. Set some time aside to organise your thoughts about what kinds of commitment you want to be tied to, especially around the new moon on December 19.

CANCER JUN 22 – JUL 23

The start of December is likely to bring a shake-up of your work life as household goals and your daily schedule challenge you to do more in less time. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed around the full moon on December 4, so don’t feel bad about taking some “me” time to revive your energy. Late December brings a critical moment for your significant relationships. While the next few weeks promise to direct partnership dynamics into your awareness, Saturn’s ingress into Capricorn guarantees there’ll also be important developments in the way you relate to commitment during the next few years.

LEO JUL 24 – AUG 23

Mars’ entrance into Scorpio makes December an ideal time to work on home projects. Heightened sensitivity could also lead to intense encounters with family members or roommates. If you aren’t working on anything around the house, channel that energy into some kind of physical action utilising your living space or researching your family tree. Meanwhile, planetary activity in Sagittarius draws your attention to how you spend your leisure time. You’ll be questioning what brings you pleasure and whether you should reconsider who you spend your downtime with.

VIRGO AUG 24 – SEP 23

This month’s astrology puts a focus on home and family. Although the December 4 full moon illuminates your professional endeavours, concerns around your living space will take priority since Mercury stations retrograde the same day. Be prepared to direct some of your energy towards clearing up confusion within your inner circle around December 4 and 11. While Mercury’s retrograde conjunction to the sun on December 13 could shed light on your past, the new moon on December 19 offers fresh opportunities for the future through family responsibilities.

LIBRA SEP 24 – OCT 23

With people to see and places to go, you’ll need to streamline your calendar this month. An emphasis on communication is in the stars, too, so don’t be surprised if you get caught in misunderstandings more often, especially around December 11. Confusion at work could point to a need for clearer boundaries, or an overwhelming schedule could frustrate your ability to multi-task. Late December will see an energetic shift in matters around your home and family as the sun and Venus meet with Saturn in Capricorn, inviting you to begin planting deeper roots.

SCORPIO OCT 24 – NOV 22

The entrance of Mars into your sign encourages you to take action on personal projects and immerse yourself in something that gets your heart pumping. You’re full of determination, but you’ll want to be mindful of how strong you come across – you don’t want to intimidate people. Finances will be another focus. Mercury’s retrograde asks you to re-evaluate your budget and could point to unforeseen cash-flow hiccups. While you may consider investing in yourself around the new moon on December 19, hold off on any big purchases until Mercury stations direct on December 23.