Weekly Horoscope: December 19 – 25

Jupiter returns to Aries on Tuesday, December 20, at 9:32 AM, encouraging courage and willpower. Beginner’s luck is played up! The last time Jupiter was at this point in the sky was in October.

Capricorn season begins on the winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year, at 4:48 PM on Wednesday, December 21. Capricorn is a sign that finds a way to shine despite long nights. The sun squares off with Jupiter at 7:50 PM, which can push us to see and believe, (and thus behave) in a different light. Ideas change with a new outlook.

On Thursday, December 22, Venus in Capricorn harmonizes with Uranus, the planet of surprises, at 4:47 AM, signifying pleasant surprises or delight in things that are untraditional or off the beaten path.

The new moon in Capricorn falls on Friday, December 23, at 5:16 AM: New moons are a time of dark skies, as the moon is no longer a source of light. This one, set during the winter solstice, is especially dark. This new moon, like the sun, is also squaring jolly Jupiter! Hope and trust in your own internal navigation system is crucial, despite the dark night’s uncertainty. Mirages appear when you cannot see. Jupiter’s involvement can have us thinking happy thoughts, and chasing after a glittering image.

There’s extra space to dream and wonder as Mercury, the planet of communication, connects with Neptune at 8:17 PM on Saturday, December 24. Conversations about how things would play out idealistically run smoothly. Abstract ideas are understood and felt more intuitively.

All times ET.

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Aries: March 20, 2022 - April 19, 2022

Optimistic Jupiter enters your sign, Aries. This can be helpful for believing in yourself and having faith that the things you have confidence in matter. Capricorn season begins, giving you a clearer insight into your life’s purpose and calling. The sun clashes with Jupiter, asking you to address your role in the greater scheme of things. You’re in the mood to try something experimental or off the beaten path as Venus harmonizes with Uranus, giving you new insights into how you can fund your life’s work! There’s a breath of fresh air when it comes to your legacy as the new moon in Capricorn offers you a moment to pause and reflect on what you want to live up to.

Taurus: April 19, 2022 - May 20, 2022

Protective Jupiter enters a spiritual sector of your chart, which can have you feeling like you have a guardian angel, or unexplainable luck. The sun moves into fellow earth sign Capricorn, putting you in a calmer, more grounded mood. You may be more connected to your higher ideas—your education and beliefs. You can be asking probing questions into the more mysterious side of life as the sun clashes with Jupiter. Venus harmonizes with Uranus, making you more comfortable with ideas or outlooks that are unconventional or strange. You’re in the mood for something different. The new moon in Capricorn can offer a moment of silence for you to be with your wisdom. Consider grounding yourself in what you know to be unshakably true.

Gemini: May 20, 2022 - June 21, 2022

Jupiter, the planet of opportunities, enters your chart’s house of hopes and dreams and there’s plenty to be excited about! The future’s wide open. Capricorn season begins and you’re taking an honest look at taboo, but vital topics around intimacy, other people’s needs, and endings. A contingency plan can be made as the sun clashes with Jupiter: “If not this, then this.” It’s not an ultimatum, but a backup. The new moon in Capricorn can signify the end of an era. This is a ripe time for you to put your foot down and put an end to whatever you do not have time for. Your planetary ruler Mercury connects with dreamy Neptune, which can put you in an imaginative state of mind.

Cancer: June 21, 2022 - July 22, 2022

Lucky Jupiter returns to your chart’s house of career and public reputation, giving you a friendly PR boost. You may feel like a weight is lifted from your shoulders as Capricorn season begins. Instead of feeling like you need to clock in every day, you can simply ask someone else to take on the task for you! As the sun clashes with Jupiter, other people’s watching eyes inspire you to achieve greatness. Venus harmonizes with Uranus, which can open you up to romantic or platonic relationship futures that you never could have imagined. The new moon can have you wondering about relationships. It’s impossible to know what others think. Take this time to connect with your own thoughts and feelings about others.

Leo: July 22, 2022 - August 22, 2022

Joyful Jupiter returns to your chart’s house of worldview and spirituality, giving you a brighter, more open outlook. As Capricorn season begins, you’re getting serious about your lifestyle. You’re already thinking about how you want 2023 to go, and what you want to dedicate yourself to. Consider what makes you feel most energetic and alive, and how you can incorporate that into your daily life. As Venus harmonizes with Uranus, you might feel like your work is subject to things that are wild or cannot be planned for. You’ll have fun regardless. The new moon offers you a quiet moment to reflect on how you want your day-to-day life to look. What habits do you want to instate?

Virgo: August 22, 2022 - September 22, 2022

Jupiter, the planet of opportunities and luck, moves into your chart’s house of shared resources. Generous gifts come in many shapes and forms! You’re ready to go out and be social as Capricorn season begins, illuminating your chart’s house of dating and friendships. As the sun clashes with Jupiter, you might feel like you’re ready to ask other people to be more generous. Be emboldened to ask for what’s rightfully yours. The new moon offers new beginnings in your social life. A new friendship can begin, or maybe you’re experiencing renewed feelings about a long-standing friendship or flame! As Mercury connects with Neptune, you’re exploring your romantic ideals, and able to express your desires more fluently—if not to yourself, then to others.

Libra: September 22, 2022 - October 23, 2022

Jupiter, the planet of growth and goodwill, returns to your chart’s partnership sector, bringing joy through your relationships! As Capricorn season begins, you’re entering a more restful period. You’re ready to hibernate and start the new year well rested. As the sun clashes with Jupiter, how your relationships are perceived are changing! As your planetary ruler Venus harmonizes with Uranus, you can feel more empathetic toward non-traditional family structures, or happy to have celebrations that are not your typical style. The new moon can align with a new beginning in your home and family life, and how you relate to these topics. Conversations are abstract and tangental as Mercury connects with Neptune. The point might be lost, but something artful is expressed.

Scorpio: October 23, 2022 - November 22, 2022

Jupiter, the planet of growth and opportunities, returns to your chart’s house of work and health. This can be a time when you’re getting more opportunities to work and do good, or you’re feeling more hopeful about your ability to care for yourself. Capricorn season begins, which puts you in the mood to read, write, and sharpen your skills. These skills can change the types of job opportunities you have. And simply learning about how to take better care of yourself can contribute to a longer, happier life! The new moon is a great time to start new coursework or pick up a new book. As Venus harmonizes with unconventional Uranus, you may encounter some conversations about internet relationships or engage with charismatic, strange characters.

Sagittarius: November 22, 2022 - December 21, 2022

Your planetary ruler, Jupiter, returns to fellow fire sign Aries, where it spent a portion of the year. Zest for life and an excitement about things that bring you pleasure and joy are amplified. As Capricorn season begins, you get an honest look at what you have to offer the world, materially and spiritually! The sun clashes with Jupiter, asking you to invest in the things that make you happy. The new moon in Capricorn issues a fresh start in your financial or material life. This can be a time to look at your bank account and cancel all the recurring charges that you did’t even realize were there. Or maybe you’re reconsidering your emotional, or moral relationship to money and the material world.

Capricorn: December 21, 2021 - January 19, 2022

Joyful Jupiter returns to your chart’s house of home and family, bringing blessings to your doorstep. This could be a time when you’re gaining a broader understanding of your childhood or adolescence, too. The sun enters your sign, giving you more energy and glow. The sun clashes with Jupiter, which can find you taking on leadership in your domestic life. Your goodwill and positive vibes don’t go unnoticed! You’re in the mood to go off the beaten path for holiday celebrations as Venus harmonizes with Uranus. You may be interested in integrating pleasure that’s unconventional or nontraditional. The new moon in your sign gives you the space to turn inward and connect with your needs. The world can wait.

Aquarius: January 19, 2022 - February 18, 2022

Jupiter, the planet of higher knowledge, returns to your chart’s sector of communication and skills. Jupiter in Aries can be a time period where you’re studying, philosophizing, and just able to communicate big ideas in a simple way. As Capricorn season begins, a very mysterious and secretive sector of your chart is activated. You might be exploring spiritual questions, or ready to shine a light on something that has been hiding for too long. The sun clashes with Jupiter, and a secret may be liberated. The new moon can be a very sleepy time for you. You might be wanting to catch up on rest, or whatever else hasn’t been getting much attention as you’ve moved through the motions of your day-to-day.

Pisces: February 18, 2022 - March 20, 2022

Your planetary ruler, Jupiter, kisses Pisces goodbye for the next sign ahead. As it moves into your chart’s house of personal resources, you can find that your investments are matched by their rewards. This can be a lucky time for feeling positive about where you devote your time and money. Capricorn season begins, putting your eyes on the future! You’re feeling goal-oriented and dreaming about the coming year. The sun clashes with Jupiter, asking you to perform according to the future that you envision. The new moon offers you a little break to reconsider your goals and future plans. You can be ready to work toward something new and exciting. Maybe you feel like you’ve already accomplished something, and need to celebrate before figuring out what comes next.