December 2021 horoscope: let go of unhealthy habits this Sagittarius season

Sagittarius season promises us a higher perspective, where we take all of the hardships, break-ups, and transformation we underwent in Scorpio season and choose a brand new direction

1December 2021

TextGrace McGradeIllustrationGabrielle Rosenstein

We’re closing out 2021 with a firework display of astrological configurations, as we enter Sagittarius season, undergo another eclipse, and then catapult into Venus retrograde. This promises to be an eventful holiday season. Neptune, planet of psychic insights, the imagination and dreams, stations direct at the beginning of month, adding a dreamy air of unreality to December. Sagittarius season promises us a higher perspective, where we take all of the hardships, break-ups, and transformation we underwent in Scorpio season and choose a brand new direction. On December 4th, a Solar Eclipse in the sign of the Archer encourages us to pick a new perspective, and truly lean into new experiences. As always with eclipses, they are astrological wild cards that incite lasting life changes, and this one promises a fresh start – as long as we can pick a positive outlook.

Sagittarians are known for their appetite for adventure and eagerness to experience life as a perpetual journey. We can be steadfast and eager to restore faith an optimism to areas we have previously been cynical about. On the 13th, Mars enters Sagittarius, giving us itchy feet and making us vocal about our opinions. On the flipside, we have to watch out for a propensity to overshare and dish out unsolicited advice, believing that our opinions outweigh our fellows. It’s a time to adopt a more inclusive perspective, and set our sights on a new domain.

A Full Moon in Gemini on December 18th can shed light on hidden information, and amplifies our desire to communicate. Remember, in 2021 we had four retrogrades in air signs, encouraging us to speak our truth, even if we are hesitant to reveal our perspective. In the sign of the twins, we are curious, animated, and chatty – and encouraged to air out old emotions by processing them verbally.

Shortly thereafter, on the 19th, pleasure planet Venus stations retrograde in Capricorn. When Venus is in Capricorn, we are concerned with the longevity and practicality of our connections, our finances, and material achievement in the world at large. Here, we may be revisiting old flames to check if they have matured, and we are given a reality check on our financial habits. No-nonsense Capricorn has little tolerance for unfair power plays and time-wasters, so we may find ourselves having to reinstate boundaries with both our loved ones and our pocket books. As Venus conjoins Pluto towards the end of the month, expect for hidden information to come to light, as we deepen our psychological insights into our fellows.

On the 21st, the Sun enters hard-working Capricorn, and we are ready to harden our resolve for growth and let go of the unhealthy habits (some of which were procured by overindulgence in Sagittarius season.) Thankfully, the month ends on a calmer note, when Jupiter, planet of belief and abundance, enters dreamy Pisces. Here, we are able to surrender old emotional material and anchor in spiritual support.

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ARIES//ARIES RISING

With Solar Eclipse in fellow fire sign Sagittarius occurring on the 4th, you may find yourself confronted with your own beliefs and how they seem to play out when you are pursuing a goal. It’s a good time to take inventory of what you believe will happen when you take risks. How assured are you that the universe will provide when you go after what you want? You are journeying into new planes in December, either physically or non physically, ready to adopt a new perspective of your life and ask bolder, bigger questions. With Venus retrograding in your sector of profession, you are encouraged to inspect how you are approaching your career and finances. Are you investing in your own future, or living impulsively? When the Sun moves into serious Capricorn on the 21st, you are reinvigorated and ready to dedicate yourself more seriously to your vocation.

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TAURUS//TAURUS RISING

Happy Holidays Taurus! The Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius on the 4th asks you to be more vocal about your innate talent, and perhaps consider publishing something for the world at large

With Venus, your ruler, stationing retrograde this month, you may find yourself firmer and more cynical than usual. This is good thing, dear Taurus. Although you possess the gift of being able to romantically reframe anything, it is important that you look at the facts, and don’t let logic sweep through the cracks when engaging in matters of the heart. You are examining who walks their talk, and taking inventory of the levels of integrity with yourself and your loved ones. With Venus making close contact to Pluto, relationships from the past and old obsessions can resurface.The Suns ingress into hard working Capricorn at the end of the month gives you a sharpened focus.

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GEMINI//GEMINI RISING

In November, the Lunar Eclipse in your sign brought your self esteem to the forefront, and asked you to examine how you take care of your body. In December, the focus shifts onto your partnerships and close relationships. With a Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius on the 4th, your relational sphere is imploding with new potential. This is a great time to call in a new love, or infuse your existing relationships with greater trust and adventure. A Full Moon in your sign on the 19th concludes a two year cycle of identity evaluations. It is a good time to take inventory of all of the things you are leaving in 2021. For you, dear Gemini, change is the only constant, so allow yourself to shift the versions of self you have outgrown. The Month culminates in serious Capricorn season, helping you focus on future career pursuits and hunker down on your workload.

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CANCER//CANCER RISING

Happy Holidays Cancer! This season is jam-packed with astrological events, beginning with a Solar Eclipse on the 4th in fiery Sagittarius. You are being beckoned on a journey to reaching greater heights- particularly in regard to your pursuit of healing and wellness. Whatever you believe you are capable of is what usually transpires, so it is a good time to examine how dedicated you can become to taking care of your body and mind. Venus is retrograding in your opposite sign, Capricorn, encouraging you to examine partnerships. It is not in your nature to execute firm boundaries, but this period is a reckoning of where lapses in self care have led you to over extend yourself to others. You are the resident care-taker of the zodiac, and you deserve the same treatment in return. The theme of relationships continues, when the Sun moves into Capricorn on the 21st- keeping you firm in your resolve to be more careful about where you place your time and energy.

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LEO//LEO RISING

With a Solar Eclipse in fellow fire sign Sagittarius on the 4th, you are given a celestial push towards greater creativity and romance. This celestial event is lighting up your sector of playtime, encouraging you to invoke more fun, self expression and joy for 2022 and beyond. Your natural sunny disposition and charisma will attract a lot of attention this month, but beware, as Venus stations retrograde in stern Capricorn on the 19th. This means making a trip down memory lane about the lessons you imparted from deep entanglements, and examining what work needs to be done to protect your heart. You are encouraged to be more discerning about what you settle for, as well as take inventory of how you spend and earn. On the 21st, when the Sun moves into Capricorn, you will be given the celestial push forward to hold firm resolutions for health and body in 2022.

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LIBRA//LIBRA RISING

Happy Holidays Libra! We start the month with a bang, with a fiery Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius on the 4th. This is highlighting your thinking patterns, and encouraging you to adopt a more optimistic outlook. As we close out 2021, you are being encouraged to speak loudly and clearly, express your opinions without attempting to people please. It might be time to have a difficult conversation, but stick to your guns and stand your ground.

Your ruler, Venus, is stationing retrograde in serious stern Capricorn this month. Here you are examining your relationship to pleasure, finances and love. It’s a good time to take inventory of the sustainability of both your relationships and spending habits.

By the end of the month, when the Sun enters Capricorn on the 21st, you’ve got your business boots on and are ready to hunker down and plan moves for the year ahead.

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SCORPIO//SCORPIO RISING

Mars begins the month in your sign, giving you a sense of purpose, drive and vitality. You are ambitious and keenly focused on making moves. The Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius on the 4th encourages you to take stock of your beliefs around your own capabilities and talents. 2021 has been a big year for family for you, examining your roots, and taking a deeper look at your backstory. Allow this Eclipse to solidify your resolve to move beyond any familial patterns holding you back and redefine your origin story. Venus in Capricorn stationing retrograde shines an important light on your areas of finance and relationships. Check in with yourself and ask if you are being mindful, or impulsive. You are one for “regenerative relationships”, so be wary of letting an ex back into your life. Capricorn is all about making moves for the future, and it’s a good time to set lasting intentions for the year ahead.

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SAGITTARIUS/SAGITTARIUS RISING

Happy Birthday, late Sagittarians! This month is all about you! With a Solar Eclipse in your sign on the 4th, your personal identity is illuminated, and you are ready to express that vivacious zest for life you wear so well. Your wanderlust and appetite for adventure will be peaking, but be weary of overindulgence. Eclipses are portals of great change, accompanied by breakthroughs and breakdowns- so pay attention to this date, give or take a few days. With Venus entering retrograde, you are encouraged to examine the ways in which you seek pleasure and enjoyment. Try to lean into self restraint, and keep an eye on your pocket book.

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CAPRICORN//CAPRICORN RISING

Happy Birthday, early Capricorns! We start off the month with a Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius, illuminating your sector of spirituality and psychic ability. Although you may be skeptical, try to observe what insights come up the first week of December. Jot down your dreams if you can. As your season draws nearer, you are reflective and a little withdrawn- perhaps taking inventory of the experiences that shaped you this past year. Venus stations retrograde in your sign this month, bringing ex’s back and helping you examine how relationships have shaped you. All signs will be challenged to practice boundaries and overcome obstacles when it comes to spending money and time with others. The mood livens up during the last week of December, and you will be pleased to know that the universe is conspiring to help you commit to your resolutions- for 2022 and beyond.

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AQUARIUS//AQUARIUS RISING

What a year it's been! This year culminates on an explosive note with Venus retrograde and a Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius on the 4th. You have certainly been in the astrological spotlight for most of 2021, with Jupiter and Saturn in your sign, challenging you to explore your beliefs and commit to things more seriously. You have had some hard-learned lessons, and the Solar Eclipse wants you to leave any emotional baggage in 2021, and have faith in your own potential. Jupiter spends it's final month til 2032 in your sign, so if you have been feeling overwhelmed by the mounting pressure of making changes, that will subside, gracefully, at the end of the month. Venus in Capricorn is retrograding through your sector of spirituality and self-care, encouraging you to examine how you speak to yourself when you are alone. Use this time to nourish yourself, and romanticize your solitude.

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VIRGO//VIRGO RISING

In December, Neptune stations direct in your sector of partnership. If you feel as though things have been hazy and unclear in romantic endeavors, expect clarity this month. The Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius is lighting up your sector of home, encouraging you to inspect your foundations. It's a good time to take inventory of the experiences that shaped and formed you over time. As you find clarity in your own personal story, you are pushed to break free of some antiquated family beliefs, especially those that have added anxiety to your life. It’s important for you to be more selfish with your time, and set your sights higher, as 2022 beckons you to expand your career path. It's time to check your foundations for the year ahead. When the Sun moves into Capricorn on the 21st, you are prompted to let your hair down, express yourself, and have some fun.

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PISCES//PISCES RISING

Happy Holidays, Pisces! On the 4th, a Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius is flooding you with career prospects and opportunities for the year ahead. Try to examine what you believe about your own potential and pick the best possible vision for 2022 and beyond. Venus in Capricorn stations retrograde on the 19th, encouraging you to focus on friendships, and discern where you have been martyring yourself for other peoples' causes. You deserve a community of fellow mystics and weirdos who lift you up, rather than drag you down. Capricorn is all about boundariedness, and finding practicality in relationships. Although those abilities may not always be your strong suit, you can utilize the energy of December to become a bit more restrained about where you devote your time and energy.

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