Your December 2021 Wellness Horoscopes ✨
This month starts with a very exciting Solar Eclipse, although unless you’re in Antarctica you’re probably not seeing the visual. Still, the effects of this supercharged New Moon sets a stage for a whirlwind month full of self-discovery, early resolutions, and fresh vibes — all guided by intuitive, adventurous Sagittarius. While you’re out forging your own path, keep an eye out for the Full Moon in Gemini and Venus retrograde in Capricorn around the same time, which could bring some big, foundational stuff around your relationships.
Have a joyous Winter Solstice, and read on to see how these shifts will impact your sign and be sure to explore your updated Alo Moves playlists.
Sagittarius
Happy birthday, sweet Sag! After a difficult November, you are on a roll. Both the Sun and Mercury are in your sign, turning up your self-expression and intuition, plus breathing life into your friendships — including new ones — especially as the New Moon in your sign brings a Solar Eclipse.
The flip side is that you may feel a little self-conscious or fixated on how you appear to others, and your best bet is to show up honestly. This energy is coming your way because of who you already are. Be curious about yourself, not about what you think others want to see. This is a great time to deepen your meditation practice and spend more time getting to know yourself.
Warrior Mars joins the party in your sign just as Mercury shifts into your tangible world on December 13, giving you a bigger peek into your values and earthly desires. The Full Moon asks you to use this insight to strike a balance with someone in your life. It’s all preparing you for December 19, when Venus turns retrograde in Capricorn; it could bring up some issues around relationship security and maybe unearth some old feelings or people. Let all this self-knowledge work be your guide! You’ll want to follow every new possible scenario out of curiosity, but deep down, you know what you need and what’s going to make you happiest.
The big takeaway this month: Follow your bliss, not drama or expectations. Abundant Jupiter, your ruling planet, blesses your home and chosen family on the 28th, setting you up for a New Year full of good times. This month’s playlist is about knowing what brings you joy.
Capricorn
Last month, you worked on unearthing creativity, intuition, and desire, and hopefully you learned something about yourself! Can you leverage that work to drop anything weighing you down or getting in the way of your happiness? Sometimes what we don’t want can be just as hidden as what we do.
The New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius might feel a little tender for you, but that vulnerability could give you some insight. Look at routines, habits, and even relationships that you haven’t examined in a while, or ever. Is there a better way to move forward that gives your dreams some room to breathe? Two weeks later on the 18th, the Full Moon in Gemini could signal a breakthrough in your mental health — or at least bring some of your needs to light.
Loving Venus has been flowing through your sign since last month, but she turns retrograde on the 19th and starts asking some deep questions about how you’re presenting yourself. Harness these vibes to keep the work going: Think about how you want to show up in the world, and what negative perceptions of yourself you can drop to make it happen. This month’s playlist is about clarity.
Aquarius
Sagittarius Season is bringing good vibes your way, Aquarius: You’re feeling bright, social, and receptive. You want to learn everything about everyone. Some would say this is a great time to “network,” but if that’s not your thing, expand the definition. Is there a buddy you’ve been meaning to collab with? An acquaintance you want to know better? An acupuncturist you’ve been meaning to try? Get out there and expand your social and educational horizons, especially as the monumental New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius gives you a wide open runway on December 4.
As much as you have your own ideas about what you want to accomplish, you’ll get the most out of this month if you let others drive as much as possible — especially as chatty Mercury slips into Capricorn on December 13. You’ll have plenty of time to pour your heart out when the Full Moon in Gemini brings something creative and expressive into focus, potentially something you’ve had on the back burner for a while. This month’s playlist is about being open to new perspectives.
Pisces
Last month, you took a journey deep inside yourself, but now, you’re zooming out and looking at your place within your community. With chatty Mercury in Sagittarius, it’s a great time to talk it out — ask people what they need and see how you can fit in. Be creative! Maybe it’s just the right time for a dream project to come to life. Just make sure you’re taking on a realistic level of responsibility, since being reliable is going to be a must. When Mercury moves to Capricorn on the 13th, it sets the stage for everything falling into place.
Just remember, as the Full Moon shines in Gemini on the 18th and friendly Venus turns retrograde in Capricorn the next day, that you’re actively maintaining your closest relationships, and not just as collaborators. Tie it all together by grabbing your closest friends to do things that make you all feel powerful, like getting a very bold manicure, taking a boxing class, or learning a big new yoga skill. Keep riding that energy through the New Year: Abundant Jupiter, one of your ruling planets, moves to your sign on the 28th, bringing a positive, expansive outlook.
This month’s playlist is about harnessing your strength.
Aries
Are you feeling restless, dear Aries? The New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius on December 4 may give you a serious appetite for adventure. This could mean leaving-the-house things, like taking a hike or day trip, or you could stay home for a study sesh, skill-building, and spiritual journeys. Take in things that spark curiosity and make you feel inspired, whether it’s a wild new art installation, learning a new skill, or reading classic yoga texts. When fierce Mars enters Sagittarius on the 13th, it could give you the boost you need to really dive in headfirst (or just make you feel more restless).
The Full Moon in Gemini on the 18th might bring some immediate, practical need to light, but take everything you’ve learned from the beginning of the month and consider how you can do the same old stuff in brand-new ways. In the immortal words of Mary Poppins: “You find the fun and snap, the job’s a game.” This month’s playlist is about finding excitement.
taurus
Change is coming, Taurus, but remember that you’re in the driver’s seat. You’ve been putting in a lot of work strengthening your relationship with yourself and those close to you, and now with the Sun, Mercury, and the December 4 New Moon all in Sagittarius, it’s time for a gut check. What are you satisfied with in your life? What areas of your life need a new direction?
Sag Season plays things kind of loose, but that doesn’t mean you can’t articulate your feelings! Communicative Mercury heads into Capricorn on December 13, encouraging you to lay it all out, whether it’s through journaling, a vision board, or a conversation with a close friend. What do you want your future to look like? What fulfills you, and how can you cultivate more of it?
The Full Moon in Gemini on the 18th presents an opportunity to reconcile what’s in your gut with what’s on the earth beneath you. She’s not here to judge, but to encourage creativity. How can you alter your material world to feed your spiritual world? In what ways can you dream big while still paying the bills on time? This month’s playlist is about blending the physical and the spiritual.
GEMINI
There’s no shame in craving attention, Gemini! But if you’re feeling neglected in a specific relationship, just bring it up. Sag Season sends harmonious vibes your way, and the New Moon and Solar Eclipse on the 4th invites you to build mutually-supportive relationships. What do you need from those close to you? What do they need from you? When fiery Mars heads to Sagittarius on the 13th, you may feel like going your own way, but stay receptive and remember the gifts that your friendships give you. Don’t avoid difficult conversations, especially as chatty Mercury, your ruling planet, heads to Cap the same day. Use your airy powers to keep things open, lighthearted, and curious.
This interpersonal evolutionary process builds up to the Full Moon in your sign on the 18th, which could tear you in a couple of different directions (what else is new?). You could be tempted to get swept up in your own ego, but deep down, you know what’s going to be best for you and your nearest and dearest. This month’s playlist is about harmony.
cancer
How’s your schedule, Cancer? Do you have too many things on your plate, or have you been a shut-in most days? It’s time to take control and set a deliberate, doable routine. Think back to times when you’ve felt like you were in your stride: What were you doing every day? What gave you positive energy? The New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Gemini on December 4 signals a fresh start in your habits so you can reflect and reassemble your everyday life, whether you want to make time to meditate every day, cook more healthy meals at home, or set aside more time for relaxing. If you’re adding things, it’s OK to ease in as long as you’re showing up — if you want to spend your entire yoga hour in Child’s Pose, that is completely your business. This isn’t to say you should ignore your responsibilities, although you should certainly re-evaluate them to see what actually needs to be on your plate.
Just leave room for alone time and emergencies in your schedule! Case in point: The Full Moon in Gemini on the 18th could bring up some serious emotional issues that you’ve been pushing down. Because you’re a human being (and, let’s be real, especially because you’re a Cancer), it won’t be the last time you have to take some time to tend to your heart. You may need to set some boundaries in your relationships, especially as Venus turns retrograde in Capricorn on the 19th, and that’s ok — it’s all part of the process. This month’s playlist is about building habits.
LEO
You are THRIVING in Sag season, Leo! With the Sun, Mercury, and the December 4 New Moon and Solar Eclipse all in your fellow fun-loving fire sign, you’re ready to unleash your creativity and come out to play. Take some wild selfies and post your faves. Assemble elaborate ‘fits and go out on the town. You’ll feel some extra fire when unstoppable Mars joins the Sag party on the 13th.
You may be craving attention and validation, and you should absolutely work on finding that from within — maybe one of your creative projects is writing some beautiful affirmations that speak to you, especially when chatty Mercury shifts to Capricorn on the 13th, asking you to focus and grow. But that shouldn’t stop you from sharing your sparkle with the world! When the Full Moon shines in Gemini on the 18th, just make sure you’re stopping to appreciate the sparkle in your loved ones, too. This month’s playlist is about playtime.
VIRGO
Just in time for the New Year, the December 4 New Moon and Solar Eclipse asks you to start setting goals — but the Sagittarius placement is reminding you to set your sights high. This is not the time for resolutions about everyday habits, but a chance to articulate the life you want to live. What roots do you want to put down? What foundations do you want to shake?
Think deeply on these questions. Write down your thoughts. Let these insights seep into your life. When informative Mercury moves to Capricorn and fiery Mars moves to Sagittarius on the 13th, it comes with a boost of confidence, a streak of cleverness, and a take-charge attitude to start connecting your dreams with your reality. That mindset will serve you well when the Full Moon in Gemini on the 18th calls for your expertise or assistance. How will you rise to the challenge in a way that will make your future self proud?
By all means, share your plans with others! You could find your goals align with someone else’s, especially as generous Jupiter brings blessings and balance on the 28th. This month’s playlist is about big plans.
libra
Your mind is abuzz, dear Libra! You’re alert, receptive, and curious, giving you a natural rapport with people and a hyper-awareness of everything around you. But are you making things happen, or are you just busy? The New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius on December 4 asks you to focus this energy just a little bit. This could be whittling down your tasks at hand, or it could be getting out of your Wikipedia holes and endless YouTube tutorials and just signing up for a class. Do something you’ll be proud of. When warrior Mars heads to Sagittarius on the 13th, you’ll get caught up in whatever you’re doing — so it’s best to have some idea of what you’re working on, lest you just get embroiled in an argument on Facebook.
If it starts to feel too much like you’re just doing chores, though, it might be time to direct that focus elsewhere. The Full Moon in Gemini on the 18th will have some questions for you: Are you having fun? Are you following your intuition? How can you aim higher? This month’s playlist is about focus.
Scorpio
We know it’s hard, but put both feet on the ground, Scorpio. Last month was very emotionally potent and passionate, but Sagittarius Season is reminding you to ease up a bit and look at the world around you. Is your house in order? Is your bank account OK? Do you need to like…do the laundry? The New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius on December 4 isn’t here to judge your habits, but to ask gently if you’re taking care of your corporeal form and earthly obligations. It’s a good time to take stock of what you have and how you can be resourceful in using it.
While this process should be intuitive, try to avoid being impulsive! Supercharged Mars lights up your material possessions on the 13th, and Mercury in Capricorn the same day could have you feeling a little scattered. Take a five-minute breather or short meditation before making any decisions — you’ll thank yourself later!
When the Full Moon shines in Gemini on the 18th, you might have a difficult decision coming, perhaps one that seems to pit your physical needs against your emotional needs. This doesn’t mean you have to choose stability over your deep, passionate emotional world! There’s a balance to everything, even in a time of transition. Take a deep breath and trust your instincts.
This month’s playlist is about taking care of yourself.