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Your December 2024 horoscope has a lot to offer astrologically, including a rare gift from the universe: a ‘Black Moon’. This is when there are two new moons in the same calendar month – and this December has just that. It begins with a Sagittarius new moon on December 1, and ends with a Capricorn new moon on December 30.
Two new moons that frame the month means two occasions for new beginnings and new directions. And these fresh energies should be celebrated! For the first two weeks, Mercury's retrograde will affect the pace: progress may be slow and delays are possible. Especially with travel and tight deadlines, it's best to have a plan B ready in case things don't go as planned. This somewhat dulls the agile, fast, joyful fire of Sagittarius, where the Sun will be until December 21.
Above all, you should watch your words, because Mercury is in Sagittarius – as is the Sun – and is also in retrograde until December 15. This can bring challenges, especially when it comes to tactful communication. Sagittarius is instinctively honest and blunt, which is one of its best qualities – but telling the unfiltered truth can get you into trouble during this phase and can land you in hot water. It's better to be strategic and think about what exactly you want to say, and how.
Mercury wants to communicate precisely, but Sagittarius tends to think broadly and be quick and loose with details. This clashes, and it's advisable to take a conservative and analytical approach here.
Plus, your mantra for the month ahead.
This December, Mars also goes into retrograde
On December 6, Mars begins its retrograde: one of the most important cosmic events of the year. Mars is the least likely of all the planets to go retrograde. The combination of Mercury and Mars retrograde can cause a general feeling of sluggishness and lack of motivation. It is therefore important, especially in the first half of the month, not to take on too much and to prioritise self-care. Mars will be in retrograde until February 23, 2025, first in Leo and then in Cancer.
However, Mars retrograde also brings good news: it helps us to redefine how we want to use our energy. It can help us to reset our priorities or review our goals.
Neptune ends its retrograde on December 7
On December 7, Neptune ends its retrograde – and this can bring new insights and perspectives. We can now apply knowledge that we gained during Neptune's retrograde journey. At its best, Neptune retrograde can bring new insights through our intuition, and now we can work with them. For example, you might suddenly feel able to see a situation from a different perspective.
From Sagittarius into Capricorn – and into the New Year
When the sun moves into Capricorn on December 21, it will officially be winter. You might feel a surge of organisational desire and prepare everything to have a good time at Christmas. And above all, to get the New Year off to a good and safe start.
December ends with a second new moon (a ‘Black Moon’) on December 30. This is in the sign of Capricorn, and is an ideal moon phase for thinking about what you want to achieve in 2025.
December 2024 is perfect for…
Tact. You don't have to lie, but now it's all about how you package the truth. Sagittarius is blunt and unfiltered. Because communication is more difficult anyway due to Mercury retrograde and misunderstandings are more common than usual, a little gentleness in your words can do a lot of good. Try to find a balance between bluntness and diplomacy if you want to be properly understood.
Fact checking. When Mercury is retrograde in Sagittarius, it's advisable to check facts before speaking out or publicly expressing an opinion.
Plan B. Especially when travelling and on tight deadlines.
Keeping a sense of humour. If something goes wrong, which it probably will, it helps to remain flexible. Is the mishap really the end of the world? No, is it? Exactly. It's best to adopt this Sagittarius attitude, remain optimistic and simply carry on, perhaps with a plan B, but definitely with a sense of humour.
Celebrating your family. There's always stress at Christmas, but instead of getting annoyed about it, you should be happy to be with your loved ones, as Venus transiting Aquarius in the sign of Aquarius (from December 7) suggests.
New Year's resolutions. The ‘Black Moon’ on December 30 is ideal for setting ambitious goals and planning the steps to achieve them.
Your best year ever starts here.
What you should avoid in December 2024
Impulsiveness. Reread the email or text, check the recipients carefully, check the spelling, and calculate the travel costs if you want to make a spontaneous trip. Especially in the first two weeks of December, it is not advisable to simply press "Send" or "Book". It's better to sleep on it for a night.
Saying yes to every invitation. You'll have to sift through your schedule, especially around Christmas and New Year. On Christmas Eve, Jupiter and Saturn are in a battle with each other. Jupiter wants to expand, while Saturn demands responsibility. Make sure you stay relaxed, which is of course only possible if you set boundaries and don't say yes to everything.
Autopilot. Despite Mercury's retrograde, it would be a shame not to take advantage of the Sagittarius vibe that prevails in the first three weeks. This agile fire sign is a philosopher, adventurer, student and teacher all in one – and the clown of the zodiac. It wants to know: Why am I actually doing all this? Where do I want to go? What do I still have to learn and experience, where do I want to travel? Of course, you can carry on with your routine as usual, but Sagittarius is the ideal season to ask yourself the really important questions and mix things up.
A version of this article originally appeared on GLAMOUR Germany.
