December 2018 horoscopes: Goodbye, Mercury retrograde!

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December 2018 horoscopes: Goodbye, Mercury retrograde!
What's in store for the rest of 2018?

Hallelujah! Mercury Retrograde is finally departing on December 6. Whether it was a wild ride for you or a pretty great one— what do you say? Thank u, next.

 

ARIES

December 2: Venus in Scorpio

Today, romantic Venus shines on the most sultry sector of your natal chart, turning up the heat in your romantic relationships for the rest of the year. Venus helps you work through trust issues and emotional intricacies that have surfaced.

December 6: Mercury Retrograde Ends

The messenger planet resumes forward motion today, which means you can get back into actions with those visionary plans that were interrupted during the last month. It’s safe to start initiating projects again and see who else might want to get involved and collaborate.

December 7: Sagittarius new moon

Go big or go home! The year’s only expansive new moon in Sagittarius helps you get a jump start on crafting inspired resolutions, especially around travel, study, and independent ventures. If you put your grand ideas out there, they could take flight in the coming six months.

December 12: Mercury in Sagittarius

You can’t dream too big now with Mercury activating your expansive ninth house for the rest of the year. This communication planet will help you articulate your visions and find the right audience to share them with.

December 22: Cancer Full Moon

Under this emotional full moon in your domestic fourth house, it’s safe to reveal your sensitive side and wear your heart on your sleeve. Home and family are in the spotlight.


TAURUS

December 2: Venus in Scorpio

Your ruler joins articulate Mercury in your relationship corner. Single Taureans will be so magnetically appealing, you’ll have no trouble attracting desirable new prospects. It’s your time to shine!

December 6: Mercury Retrograde Ends

It’s time for a relationship reboot! After these bumpy weeks, the mounting tension in a close relationship clears, helping you get back on the same page or move forward with a clear decision.

December 7: Sagittarius new moon

This year’s only new moon in your eighth house of eroticism and intimacy signals a fresh start, a transformation. You could meeting someone that might be the game changer in the coming weeks. Keep your eyes and heart open.

December 12: Mercury in Sagittarius

When the messenger planet shines on your intimate eighth house, your thoughts will take an intense turn. What needs change in your life? Mercury loosens your lips and helps you communicate your desires.

December 22: Cancer Full Moon

This full moon bring things to completion and you could get the answer you’ve been waiting for before the end of the year.


GEMINI

December 2: Venus in Scorpio

When the love planet shines into your sixth house, your attention turns to the areas associated with wellness and service. You’ll delight in helping others and being the giving tree. Couples may get inspired to do something more outdoorsy. Single? You cold meet someone doing volunteer work or at the gym!

December 6: Mercury Retrograde Ends

You should have a much easier time getting organised and back on track with work or a fitness plan that was abandoned. Stress levels will decrease and it won’t be such a struggle to get on the same page with people.

December 7: Sagittarius new moon

This annual event activates your relationship house and can start writing for you a new chapter in your life or deepen an existing union. It’s time to initiate conversation and let your feelings be heard.

December 12: Mercury in Sagittarius

Communicator Mercury returns to your relationship corner for the rest of the year. You’ll be able to articulate your needs to your partner but make sure to ask them to share what they’re feeling as well. Single Geminis, it’s time to use your gift of gab to break the ice with interesting prospects.

December 22: Cancer Full Moon

The only full moon n Cancer of 2018 brings all your efforts of the past six months to a culmination. You could get the answer you’ve been waiting for!


CANCER

December 2: Venus in Scorpio

Venus grooves into your flirtatious fifth house, giving you irresistible magnetism and turning up the heat. There could be indoor fireworks but also a little but more drama.

December 6: Mercury Retrograde Ends

Time to exhale now. Those three weeks of bickering and nitpicking come to an end as Mercury goes direct. The last few days may have been especially eventful but finally the drama starts to die down and things finally settle.

December 7: Sagittarius new moon

This inspirational lunar lift is perfect way to cap off the year and carry you into 2019 on a big high. You’re eager to get organised and put the finishing touches on your master plan and dive into it. Keep your standards high and exercise patience.

December 12: Mercury in Sagittarius

Mental mercury lights up your detail oriented sixth house, sharpening your analytical abilities. You’re in serious mode and will be able to focus on the nitty-gritty. This may get crazy the next month so do the work now and back up important data.

December 22: Cancer Full Moon

The Cancer full moon caps the year off with a personal triumph or a moment of self-empowerment. Assert yourself, speak up, claim your place in the spotlight.


LEO

December 2: Venus in Scorpio

Loving Venus joins expressive Mercury in your home and family zone. Single Leos could meet someone from the past, perhaps a childhood sweetheart? Couples will bring up more serious topics and taking a more permanent step in their relationship.

December 6: Mercury Retrograde Ends

A super-sensitive three week period comes to an end and hopefully no one drew blood over a stupid misunderstanding. If you’ve been feeling emotionally raw, life should get back to normal now. Hallelujah!

December 7: Sagittarius new moon

As the year’s only Sagittarius new moon electrifies your fifth house of passion and creativity, it’s time to turn over a new leaf in these areas. Set an intention for where you’d like to be – and with whom. Look back to this date by the corresponding full moon in six months to track your progress.

December 12: Mercury in Sagittarius

The messenger planet enters your feisty fifth house for the rest of 2018. It’s sure to sprinkle some spicy seductiveness this Christmas season. In areas of love and romance, big or go home!

December 22: Cancer Full Moon

This year’s Cancer full moon can bring closure to a relationship and help you finally break free of its spell. Could you find it in your heart to forgive someone?


VIRGO

December 2: Venus in Scorpio

Venus in your communication sphere encourages you to share honestly about your feelings. It may be hard at first but it might feel so liberating that you make a habit out of it.

December 6: Mercury Retrograde Ends

Time to exhale now. Those three weeks of bickering and nitpicking come to an end as Mercury goes direct. The last few days may have been especially eventful but finally the drama starts to die down and things finally settle.

December 7: Sagittarius new moon

This powerful annual event in your domestic fourth house helps you make a fresh emotional start and get more in touch with your feelings.

December 12: Mercury in Sagittarius

Expressive Mercury closes out the year in your emotional fourth house bringing out our domestic side. During the holiday season, you’ll be focused on home and family and it’ll be so easy to share your sincere feelings in an affectionate way.

December 22: Cancer Full Moon

This engaging full moon in your networking zone sets up the energy that will help you find our way into an organization that’s doing work that you care about in the next months. Keep an open mind and an open heart.


LIBRA

December 2: Venus in Scorpio

Starting today, your celestial ruler, Venus, shines on your sensual second house. A smile, a touch can mean so much. Make a point of showering your significant other with affection and special gestures. Single? Give the quieter, less flashy types a chance. 

December 6: Mercury Retrograde Ends

The messenger planet gets back on course today after a crazy three week stint. Now its safe to resume those negotiations that got put off last month. People will be eager to close our the year on a high note, and if your idea is promising enough, they just might bite!

December 7: Sagittarius new moon

This new moon in your communication sector could get a budding connection or project off on the right foot. Just because the holidays are around, doesn’t mean you should coast for the rest of the year. You’re got a dream and you can actually get past competition if you keep on hustling now!

December 12: Mercury in Sagittarius

Keep a notebook or notes app on hand at all times. Mercury will power through your communication sector for the rest of the year and every one of your thoughts and ideas is probably worth capturing for future consideration.

December 22: Cancer Full Moon

The year wraps up with the full moon in Cancer and your professional tenth house. You could move into the holidays with a major professional victory or a clear-eyed vision of the goals you want to achieve in the coming year. Sit down and make a draft of your resolutions or intentions and a list of things you don’t want to bring into 2019.


SCORPIO

December 2: Venus in Scorpio

When the love planet shines light on your sign, you’ll be the most magnetic and irresistible. It can’t hurt to pay a little more attention to your appearance everyday. Treat and pamper yourself!

December 6: Mercury Retrograde Ends

Time to exhale now. Those three weeks of bickering and nitpicking come to an end as Mercury goes direct. The last few days may have been especially eventful but finally the drama starts to die down and things finally settle.

December 7: Sagittarius new moon

The year’s only new moon in your money and work house plants the seeds for all kinds of exciting and profitable changes over the coming six months. Ready to change jobs or career? Stay open to other people’s ideas and offers. Things are going to get exciting!

December 12: Mercury in Sagittarius

As Mercury swings into your second house of finances, you’ll be focused on the bottom line A strategic partnership or putting yourself on a budget could grow your little nest into a fund!

December 22: Cancer Full Moon

The second Cancer full moon of the year illuminates your visionary ninth house and gets you all inspired about possibilities. Jot down your resolutions while your mind is expansive.


SAGITTARIUS

December 2: Venus in Scorpio

As the love planet shines through your secretive twelfth house fo the rest of the year, you could act out some of your fantasies or choose to pursue your dreams. If you’ve been harbouring resentment, this healing transit can help you find your way to forgiveness. To start a new chapter, you’ve got to let something go.

December 6: Mercury Retrograde Ends

Time to exhale now. Those three weeks of bickering and nitpicking come to an end as Mercury goes direct. The last few days may have been especially eventful but finally the drama starts to die down and things finally settle.

December 7: Sagittarius new moon

New Year comes early for you this year. As 2018’s only new moon in Sagittarius hits the refresh button in your first house of self, this lunar lift gives you oodles of charisma and clarity. Put your message and ideas out there!

December 12: Mercury in Sagittarius

The messenger planet electrifies your sign for the rest of the year, calling you up onto the main stage. Polish those pitches! You’ll be encouraged to give your creativity free reign and share your innovative ideas.

December 22: Cancer Full Moon

This annual full moon in your intimate eighth house could unleash a firestorm of desires. This might be a steamy seductive day but a challenging one too. Word of caution: If you get yourself into a sizzling affair, it won’t be easy to let go.


CAPRICORN

December 2: Venus in Scorpio

You could feel an unmistakable spark with someone who was a platonic pal until now. Before you cross any lines though, be honest about your intentions.

December 6: Mercury Retrograde Ends

Communicator Mercury ends a backspin that may have disrupted technology and communication. It’s been hard to get a sense of anyone’s true motives. Now that Mercury straightens out, you’ll have better sense of who you can trust.

December 7: Sagittarius new moon

This lunar life may bring living proof that when one door closes, another opens. Your driven sign sometimes forgets that endings can also be beginnings. This new moon in your twelfth house of healing could ease a transition and put you more deeply in touch with your emotions and desires.

December 12: Mercury in Sagittarius

Maybe it’s time to start easing up as the end of the year approaches. Communicator Mercury is in your twelfth house indicating that burnout is on the horizon unless you learn to pace yourself. There’s no shame in retreating and making time for yourself.

December 22: Cancer Full Moon

You could be expecting something official at today’s full moon in your partnership house. One of those New Year’s resolutions could come true with the help of a smart and savvy communicator.


AQUARIUS

December 2: Venus in Scorpio

Sensual Venus shines on your tenth house of status and long-term goals for the rest of the year. Considering how much time you spend at work, it only makes sense that you might meet a person of interest at the office. Where’s that mistletoe?

December 6: Mercury Retrograde Ends

Workplace dynamics have been choppy especially for the last week. You can get back in sync with your squad now and get your goals back on track!

December 7: Sagittarius new moon

This once-a-year new moon powers up on your teamwork and technology sector and can lead the way to a rewarding collaboration or new alliance. All it takes is one simple yet perfect conversation.

December 12: Mercury in Sagittarius

When social mercury zips into your eleventh house of group activity, you’ll be able to harness the strength thats found in numbers. Its your time to connect!

December 22: Cancer Full Moon

This cancer full moon shines light on your orderly sixth house. Why drag all that clutter and unfinished work into your break? You can start the new year on a clean slate knowing you’ve ticked all the big stuff off your list.


PISCES

December 2: Venus in Scorpio

Your romantic horizons could get widened in exciting ways this month. Vivacious Venus shines on your ninth house of multicultural connections opening your heat and mind to some very different people. This is where the magic can be found!

December 6: Mercury Retrograde Ends

Expressive Mercury ends a backspin that began last month and disrupted technology and travel. Confusion no more!

December 7: Sagittarius new moon

The year’s only Sagittarius new moon invigorates your tenth house of career ambition and future plans. Take this opportunity to write some resolutions and do visualizations. The tenth house is all about recognition and Sag about freedom. Don’t be afraid to aim high!

December 12: Mercury in Sagittarius

Strategic Mercury rockets into your goal-given tenth house for the rest of the year. You’ll want to get it all don’t before the break but that might not be feasible! Give yourself a reality check and don’t set yourself up for disappointment by trying to accomplish the impossible.

December 22: Cancer Full Moon

This Cancer full moon ignites your fifth house of passion and self-expression. A budding romance could fully consummate. If you’re been holding back your true feelings, they may come rushing out whether you planned it or not. – Rappler.com

 

Monica Lopez Gamboa, also known as Monch the Mystic, completed Debra Silverman’s Online Astrology Program in April 2016 and has been giving readings since. 

Her dream is that one day the entire country (and the world!) will be able to speak the language of the stars as an avenue for self-awareness and self-actualization. Book a reading with Monch on her website.

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