2022 will not end with a bang—it’ll end with a sluggish pace!
December arrives with the continuation of Mars retrograde, which has caused tension and turmoil for weeks on end. Not only have we felt more burnt out and anxiety, but we’ve felt confusion and miscommunication at every turn. Delays and stagnation are common during Mars retrograde cycles—and this continues until the middle of January.
Mercury retrograde returns once again in December, too, and we’ll feel this approach as early as the middle of the month. While Mercury stations retrograde on the 29th, it’s crucial to seize the day to try to get all your ducks in a row in the earlier weeks.
Mighty Jupiter, the planet of luck, will spend the majority of the month in Pisces, encouraging us to heal, relax and slow down. Yet, when he enters Aries beginning the 20th, we’ll feel a bit more enthusiasm and passion return to us once again.
Learn what your astrology has in store for the month to come! For daily insight read the 2022 predictions for your zodiac sign or your 2022 love life and relationship horoscopes now! Be sure to scroll to the end to read psychic, animal card, crystal and gemstone and Tarot predictions after the astrology section!
ARIES (MARCH 21 – APRIL 19)
December will have a sluggish pace, Aries. This is because your planetary ruler, Mars, will continue to be fast asleep. You could feel like you’re hitting roadblocks at every turn, depleted or especially frustrated. Use this time to lie low, rest and recharge rather than trying to push a boulder up a mountain, especially in regards to a communications-related or intellectual pursuit. Lucky Jupiter, the planet of miracles, will remain most of the month in your sector of privacy.
This will amplify your intuition and psychic ability and may make you feel like you’re being led by a guardian angel. Jupiter will not return here for twelve years, so if you’d like to heal or find closure about anything—or even reunite with a person or situation from your past—seize the day. Next to mention is the full moon in your communications sector that arrives on December 7, which could bring a culmination, turning point or transition around an intellectual plan or project. You could be broadcasting your ideas or even traveling around this date.
The biggest shift occurs when Jupiter soars into your zodiac sign starting on December 20 to remain until May 16, 2023. This will bring you tremendous luck in life, love and fortune. It will push you to fully step into this next era of your journey. Last to mention will be the arrival of a new moon in your professional sphere, which pops off on December 23. A promotion, opportunity to rise in your career or favorable press could appear in the coming weeks.
However, Mercury will once again begin a retrograde phase on the 29th for weeks to come, too, slowing down career progress and bringing confusion to your ambitions. It is likely you’ll feel this approaching earlier in the month, so go with the flow and see where the current takes you.
TAURUS (APRIL 20 – MAY 20)
December brings another rocky road, Taurus. For weeks, you’ve already felt mighty Mars asleep in your sector of finances, bringing delays and frustrations around money. You may be feeling tension at your job or are spending significant amounts of money rather quickly. Also, glorious Jupiter, the planet of miracles, will continue to dance in your sector of friendships and aspirations most of the month. A social energy should be radiating around you and you may have some extra luck on your side to reach a heartfelt hope or dream.
Strike while you can and move the pieces into place! A full moon in your financial sphere arrives on December 7, which could bring a raise, new job offer or lucrative client—or may be causing you to leave one stream of income behind. Next to mention is that lucky Jupiter will soar into your privacy zone beginning December 20 until May 16, 2023, which will likely see you focusing on tying up matters from the past twelve years. You may be more focused on stillness at this time, while also feeling guided by the universe.
If there’s anything you’d like to heal or find closure within—or even a desire to reunite with someone or something from the past—now is the moment to strike. To end the month, a new moon in your expansion zone arrives on December 23, opening a doorway around media projects, long-distance travel, immigration or academics in the weeks ahead. However, Mercury will retrograde beginning on the 29th in this same sphere, which could cause you to reevaluate these plans and tread forth carefully.
GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 20)
Another challenging month awaits you, Gemini. Mighty Mars, the planet of sex, passion, and drive continues his backward spiral in your zodiac sign. This will likely make you feel especially on edge and frustrated, as if you’re exhausted, facing conflicts and hitting obstacles at every turn. Use this time to lie low and focus on healing. Don’t stir the pot or jump into anything impulsively at this time. Also of importance is that Jupiter, the planet of miracles, swims through your career sector most of the month, too. Awards and recognition could be at hand, so it’s time to seize the day.
You will not have this much luck in your professional life for over a decade. Next, a full moon in your zodiac sign arrives on December 7, which will put you front-and-center. This may bring a milestone moment for you as you assert yourself and see the culmination of an important personal goal. Relationships may be tied to this plan, as well. After this, Jupiter spins into your sector of fulfillment from December 20 until May 16, 2023. This ensures a more active social life as well as more opportunities to reach toward your heartfelt aspirations.
Last to note is that you’ll begin to feel the slow down even more arriving mid-month, as your planetary ruler, mental Mercury, begins to approach a retrograde on the 29th. This will create delays around assets, investments—or even intimate discussions and trust with your one-and-only. Yet, a new moon arrives in this same sphere on the 23rd, which could still bring opportunities for progress around these themes in the weeks to come.
CANCER (JUNE 21 – JULY 22)
December will still bring stormy weather, Cancer. Mighty Mars, the planet of strength, is still retrograde in your sector of privacy and mental health, so you might be feeling especially burnt out at this time. Lie low, relax and give yourself time to go with the flow. Surrender to the universe rather than fighting against the maelstrom. Also, glorious Jupiter, the planet of luck, will continue to mosey through your expansion zone most of the month.
You could see progress once again around travel, international business, media endeavors or legal matters. A full moon in your privacy zone also arrives this month near December 7. It could cause you to meet with doctors, a therapist or specialists near this time. A secret or hidden matter may also pop up in the week surrounding it. Next to note will be the arrival of Jupiter into your professional sphere from December 20 until May 16, 2023. This is a big moment to seize the day and strike forward toward your greatest ambitions.
Promotions, favorable press or new job offers may manifest in the months ahead. Last to mention is the arrival of a new moon in your partnership zone on December 23, which could encourage you and a partner to make plans, move in or discuss marriage. However, because Mercury will retrograde in this sector beginning the 29th, it may cause confusion and miscommunication. You may prefer to discuss these thoughts but table them until later on down the road.
LEO (JULY 23 – AUGUST 22)
December will make you feel like you’re crawling through sludge, Leo. Mighty Mars, the planet of energy, is still retrograde in your sector of friendships and aspirations, likely bringing tension and frustration around all of these themes. Don’t rock the boat and try not to get riled up or fire off against someone that you know. Next, glorious Jupiter, the planet of miracles, will spin in your intimacy and assets sector for most of the month.
These areas should have more fortune within them, so strike while you can. Also early on, a full moon in your social sector appears on December 7. You will likely attend a fabulous event in the days surrounding this lunation and could even see an opportunity to reach toward a heartfelt milestone. Later, Jupiter will spin into your expansion zone from December 20 until May 16, 2023, which will push you to pursue new horizons, whether that’s in regards to academics, travel, immigration or media endeavors.
After this, a new moon in your productivity zone arrives on December 23, which could bring a faster pace to life with more responsibilities, projects and routines filling your schedule in the weeks to come. However, with Mercury retrograding in this sphere beginning the 29th, there could also be confusion and hiccups around what you’re agreeing to.
VIRGO (AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22)
Buckle up for another month where it could feel like you’re being thrashed in the wind, Virgo. Mighty Mars will continue his retrograde in your professional sphere, which will cause delays, frustrations and challenges in career matters. Go with the flow, do not push against authority figures and definitely do not launch big projects. Next, glorious Jupiter will swim across the sky from you in your sector of relationships for most of the month. Your partnerships will have more luck and happiness infused in them.
If looking for the right partner, you’ll have more opportunities ahead. Seize the day while you can. A full moon arrives on December 7, highlighting your professional world, as well. A promotion, new job offer or decision to leave an employer may manifest near this time. After this, Jupiter journeys into your intimacy and assets zone from December 20 until May 16, 2023. This will bring more synergy between you and others and could see your investments or wealth grow.
Last to mention is the arrival of a new moon in your passion sphere on December 23. This is an especially important period for singles to look for someone who lights their fire. Creativity and fertility are also activated near this time. Yet, with a Mercury retrograde phase appearing in this same sector beginning on the 29th, you may feel miscommunication and delays around these themes, too. An ex may be on your mind.
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 22)
Go with the flow in December, Libra. Mighty Mars continues his retrograde spin in your expansion zone, which will bring delays and road blocks to matters around legalities, media projects, academics, immigration or international business. Don’t stress yourself out—know this is a blessing in disguise. Also, glorious Jupiter continues his dance in your sector of productivity for most of the month.
This could improve your health and routine, as well as your employment. If you are out of work, you’ll have more luck on your side to find something now. Next to note is a full moon in your expansion arena on December 7, which could see a shift around academics, travel or legalities, too. After this, Jupiter dazzles across the sky from you once again in your partnership zone from December 20 until May 16, 2023. This ensures that relationships will glitter like gold and singles may align with a forever soulmate.
Last to note is a new moon in your domestic zone on December 23, which will surely see you focusing on home and family in the weeks ahead. However, with a Mercury retrograde phase arriving in this sphere beginning the 29th, you could notice some confusion or miscommunication around these themes, too.
SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21)
The end of 2023 will be less of a jolly ride and more of a headache, Scorpio. Mighty Mars, your planetary co-ruler, will continue to be retrograde in your sector of intimacy, assets and investments. This has likely brought tension around relationships or even caused you to burn through cash faster than ever! Also, glorious Jupiter continues dancing in your passion zone for most of the month.
This will bring more luck to romance, fertility and creativity for you. Singles could soon meet a soulmate or fall in love. This is the most luck you’ll have around these matters for twelve years—so seize the day. Next, a full moon in your assets and investments zone appears on December 7, bringing a shift around wealth. If going through a settlement, it may now arrive. After this, Jupiter swims into your productivity zone, improving your health, routine and employment from December 20 to May 16, 2023.
Last to note is the arrival of a new moon in your communication and intellectual sector on December 23. You will likely be bounding around via travel a lot, as well as germinating unique ideas. However, with a Mercury retrograde phase beginning in this same arena on the 29th, you may notice delays or confusion, as well.
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 21)
Welcome to birthday season, Sagittarius. This time of the year makes you shine like a star and allows you to more easily move the pieces of your life in the direction that you desire. However, it’s also important to note many other factors taking place this month. Mighty Mars, the planet of sex and passion, will continue his retrograde in your sector of partnership until mid-January.
This spells conflict, trouble and distance in your relationships. If frustration is cropping up, approach it with sensitivity rather than aggression. Also, glorious Jupiter will be bringing more luck to you for most of the month around home, family or domestic matters. If you’d like to see growth around these areas, strike while you can. Next, a full moon in your partnership zone appears on December 7, bringing a turning point in relationships. This could trigger a time of union—or a time of separation.
After this, Jupiter once again dances into your passion arena, bringing luck to romance, creativity and fertility from December 20 until May 16, 2023. You’ll be filled with joy for many months. Last to mention is the arrival of a new moon in your financial zone that arrives on December 23. You could hear of a raise, new job offer or lucrative client quite soon—but be aware that Mercury retrograde will cause havoc around money after the 29th.
CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 19)
2022 ends with a whimper—not a bang, Capricorn. Mighty Mars, the planet of strength and energy, will continue to be asleep in your sector of productivity, meaning that there could be some frustrations and challenges around employment, your routine or even physical health until mid-January. You’re likely to feel very burnt out, so don’t push too hard and learn to rest. Also, glorious Jupiter, the planet of luck, continues his spin through your sector of intellect and communications for most of the month.
Progress around these matters and education should increase. If you’d like to reconnect or grow closer with neighbors, friends or siblings, strike now. A full moon in your productivity zone appears on December 7, which could bring a culmination or shift around your day job, expected routines or physical health. After this, Jupiter soars into your domestic zone, bringing luck to home and family matters from December 20 to May 16, 2023. Last to mention is the arrival of birthday season beginning the 21st. Use this time to be the master of your destiny.
A new moon in your zodiac sign arrives on December 23, opening a doorway for you to pursue your most heartfelt hopes, dreams and plans. However, strike as quickly as you can because Mercury will retrograde in your zodiac sign beginning the 29th—likely being felt as early as mid-month. You could notice confusion, miscommunication or delays—or even be focusing on people or matters from the past.
AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 18)
December will be the slowest month you’ve seen in ages, Aquarius. Mighty Mars, the planet of energy, will continue to be retrograde in your sector of passion, romance, and fertility. Frustrations around love, hobbies or children are likely to be found now. Don’t charge into a battle around these matters—or anything—otherwise you’ll end up feeling defeated.
Also, glorious Jupiter will happily spin in your sector of finances for most of the month, likely helping you to feel more abundance. After this, a full moon in your passion zone arrives near December 7, bringing a turning point, culmination or ending around matters of the heart. Singles should use this time to look for someone special. If creative, channel the muse. If committed, this may draw attention to reigniting your spark or even focusing you toward matters regarding children. Next, Jupiter sizzles into your intellectual sphere from December 20 to May 16, 2023.
This ensures an exhilarating pace of life, as well as opportunities to learn, speak and travel more. Last to note is a new moon in your zone of rest on December 23. Mercury will also retrograde in this same arena beginning the 29th. This ensures you’ll be quite burnt out and ready to lie low. If situations or people from the past emerge, use this time to find closure and or resurrect it back to life.
PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20)
The year ends with a fizzle not a firework, Pisces. Mighty Mars, the planet of energy, continues to be asleep in your domestic zone, promising frustrations and challenges around home or family matters until mid-January. The key to managing this energy is to try to find a new path forward rather than being stuck in your ways.
Keep an open mind. Also, glorious Jupiter, the planet of miracles and luck, continues to spin in your zodiac sign for most of the month, too. Be sure to use this cosmic fortune to build the life of your dreams. You won’t have this much luck on your side for twelve years! Know you are worthy. Next, a full moon in your domestic zone pops up near December 7, triggering a shift around home or family situations. After this, Jupiter dances into your financial arena from December 20 to May 16, 2023.
More prosperity is on the way in the months ahead. Last to mention is a new moon in your fulfillment sector that appears on December 23. You could be seeing many friends in your social life, connecting with groups or even seeing opportunities to pursue a heartfelt hope or dream in the weeks ahead. Unfortunately, Mercury will retrograde in this zone slowing things down after the 29th, but the good news is that it may actually help you reconnect with people you’ve loved from the past.
Predictions from my BFF and world-renowned psychic Calise Simone:
The wheel of fortune smiles down upon us this month, bringing events of abundance and prosperity. Networking and team work will be smooth and easy during this time, as will the creation of any new works of art. Inspiration and personal clarity in regards to long-term goals will appear at the end of the month, so keep your focus on short-term goals until then.
Animal Card pull from mystic artist Narayana Montúfar:
For the month of December, the animal spirit kingdom attunes us to a fiery apex predator, the spirit of the Tiger. As a creature that is highly attuned to the night, it brings us closer to lunar and feminine energy as we prepare to close the year. The Tiger’s message is to take in the wild darkness, as it is in this sacred space where we are bound to open the floodgates for deep insights to find us. This month, prioritize sitting in silence, candle gazing, and watch your inner feline slowly wake up. Like the Tiger, embrace stillness, receptivity, and sensuality, allowing the light of the Moon Mother to illuminate the way. Like the Tiger, fear nothing, except the loud noise of your inner roar, the awakening of your own power!
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The beginning of December finds us in a more thoughtful head and heart space. If you’ve been feeling a little hermetic, don’t worry, it’s a good time to review our life’s purpose. (Remember, enjoying some “me time” brings us back to the deepest connection of self.) This month is a good time to seek out and connect to the deeper meanings in life as well as connecting to like-minded individuals who share our core values. By the middle of the month an “ah-ha” moment occurs and clarity is gained where confusion once lived. We can officially enter the holiday season with more gusto and authentic cheer. Use all wisdoms gained this month to make deeper connections to others and your life’s purpose. With all the celebrations and libations, it is important to also get organized, take charge and ready yourself for a new (or renewed) course in your life. Charoite is a stone of spirituality and psychic protection. It can renew your spirit and protect you from any bad vibes.
Insight from Intuitive Tarot Card Reader and Artist Robin De Lano:
First and foremost: STOP WORRYING! I know. Easier said than done. The Nine of Swords is a scary looking card. However, like all cards in the Tarot deck, this scary mama-jama is just a message for all of us to pay attention to how, and what, we’re fretting about. Also, to make us aware of how these worries may manifest in our daily lives. If we obsess over what’s not working, the more anxious we become.
The more anxious we become, the more we worry! It’s a perpetual cycle flushing us down a dark hole of our minds, wreaking havoc on our spirits and our physical bodies. The Nine of Swords is begging us to stop this cycle. Get out of our heads! If we don’t, these negative thoughts could turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy. The end of the year can bring stress around relationships, holidays, that extra ten pounds…even remind us of all the things we didn’t accomplish this year. Ask yourself, what can you do to get out of your head? Box? Run? Meditate? Get your nails done?
If none of these activities help, and the stress is too overwhelming, do not go it alone. The Nine of Swords tells us to use this time to reach out to someone you trust. Call your therapist, talk to your spiritual or religious advisors, or simply reach out to a friend. This is not the time to take on anxieties by yourself. Hang in there, this too shall pass.
Kyle Thomas is a globally recognized pop culture astrologer who has been featured in “Access Hollywood,” E! Entertainment, NBC & ABC television, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Hulu, Bustle, Elite Daily, Marie Claire and more. He is known for his cosmic guidance for celebrities, business executives and prominent influencers. His work harnesses the power of the stars in regards to entertainment lifestyle and trends affecting people worldwide. For more information, visit KyleThomasAstrology.com.
