Welcome to your comprehensive astrological overview and zodiac forecast for the week starting December 9, 2024. Aries through Pisces. Each sign’s unique planetary influences will guide your week ahead, offering insights into relationships, career, and personal growth.
Aries (March 21–April 19)
This week, Aries, your action-oriented nature might feel slightly restrained as Mars, your ruling planet, continues in retrograde. Yet, its productive alignment with Mercury offers opportunities for well-thought-out communication, whether in business, romance, or travel plans.
While you may encounter some delays or frustrations, particularly in areas requiring quick decisions, staying attuned to the bigger picture will help you adapt. Emotional clarity is key this week as the Moon and Neptune’s connection may stir vague doubts. By week’s end, the Gemini Full Moon and Mercury’s direct turn will push unresolved matters to the forefront, especially in relationships. Approach others with empathy, and don’t rush decisions.
Taurus (April 20–May 20)
Taurus, financial themes dominate your week. With Jupiter retrograding in your second house of money and resources, you’re urged to reassess budgets and long-term investments. Venus, your ruler, remains high in your chart, amplifying your charm and people skills—assets that could lead to surprising financial opportunities.
Disagreements about shared finances might surface, particularly around holiday spending. By the week’s close, the Gemini Full Moon highlights the need for alignment between your values and those of someone close to you. Stay grounded amidst potential confusion caused by Neptune’s influence, and trust your knack for balancing practicality with emotional insight.
Gemini (May 21–June 20)
Gemini, the energy this week is vibrant but complex. Retrogrades involving Mars, Mercury, and Jupiter challenge you to navigate relationships with care. You may feel confident in expressing yourself early in the week, thanks to supportive planetary alignments, but the Full Moon in your sign on Sunday will bring unspoken tensions to light.
Professionally and personally, miscommunications or blurred boundaries could be an issue, especially with Neptune influencing your career sector. Focus on clarity, particularly in ongoing discussions or agreements. Use Mercury’s direct shift at week’s end to reassess partnerships and move forward decisively.
Cancer (June 21–July 22)
Cancer, practical matters take center stage this week, with a strong focus on routines, work, and health. Retrograde Mercury may have caused scheduling hiccups or misunderstandings, but its alignment with Mars offers a chance to address inefficiencies. This is an ideal time to declutter or streamline daily tasks, potentially unlocking hidden resources or value.
Emotionally, Venus and Pluto’s influence in your eighth house stirs deep connections and transformative possibilities. However, as the week progresses, the Gemini Full Moon highlights hidden emotions or unresolved issues. Pay attention to your intuition, and avoid overreacting to perceived opposition in the workplace or home.
Leo (July 23–August 22)
Leo, your charisma shines bright despite Mars retrograding in your sign. This may slow your pace but doesn’t diminish your enthusiasm. At the start of the week, your creative energy and self-expression are amplified, thanks to Mars’ alignment with Mercury in Sagittarius. Use this to communicate your passions convincingly.
Relationships, however, could face tests. Venus in your partnership sector encourages harmony, but its opposition to Mars midweek could reveal power struggles or mismatched expectations. The Gemini Full Moon invites you to evaluate your social circles and align personal goals with collective needs. Stay flexible, and let clarity emerge as Mercury turns direct.
Virgo (August 23–September 22)
Virgo, this week emphasizes emotional depth and domestic concerns. Mercury retrograde in your fourth house may have stirred miscommunications at home, but its alignment with Mars offers a chance to address lingering issues. Trust your instincts and take decisive steps to improve your immediate environment.
Romantic or professional relationships might feel intense as Venus and Pluto influence power dynamics. The Gemini Full Moon in your public sector could expose professional tensions or personal vulnerabilities. Embrace the change and growth this week demands, recognizing that your mutable nature allows you to adapt and thrive amidst uncertainty.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
This week begins with Mercury still in retrograde, potentially causing confusion in communication or technology. However, Mars, also retrograde, resides in your friendship and long-term goals sector, aligning with Mercury early in the week. This alignment provides an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals.
With Venus in your most charismatic and glamorous zone, going head-to-head with Mars midweek, your influence on others will be palpable. A chance encounter could spark electrifying connections, especially for singles. The full moon at week’s end spans your 9th house (big-picture plans) and 3rd house (day-to-day communication). Neptune’s involvement may cloud clarity, even as Mercury stations direct. Focus on your exceptional relational skills—they will shine, even amidst lingering uncertainties.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
This week invites a review of your financial strategies and professional goals. With Mars, your traditional ruler, and Mercury both retrograde, their early-week alignment sparks pivotal discussions or insights into money matters. A family member may offer emotional or financial support, potentially highlighting new collaborative opportunities.
Midweek, Venus opposing Mars emphasizes balancing ambition with emotional needs. Be sensitive to those supporting you. By the full moon, reassessment and adjustments around shared resources or business plans become necessary. While generosity is noble, keep Christmas gifting within practical limits to maintain financial stability.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Mercury’s retrograde in your sign continues until week’s end, slowing momentum. However, a productive Mars-Mercury link sparks promising opportunities for adventure and growth. Jupiter, your ruler, opposes the Sun early in the week, adding tension to your plans but also prompting big-picture reevaluation.
Midweek, Venus aligning with Pluto and opposing Mars can intensify your drive for knowledge, travel, and meaningful exchanges. Relationship challenges could arise if you feel undervalued, but the full moon at week’s end helps bring hidden tensions to the surface for resolution. By week’s end, with Mercury direct, focus on expressing your priorities clearly.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Mercury retrograde in your introspective 12th house may heighten feelings of detachment or isolation, but it also offers a chance to reflect deeply on unresolved matters. Mars in your 8th house supports strategic planning, particularly regarding long-term financial and business decisions.
Venus, in your income sector, opposes Mars midweek, bringing a potential financial boost or romantic intrigue, possibly connected to your workplace. However, avoid impulsive spending or decisions. By the full moon, health and work-related themes come into focus, urging a reset. As the solstice approaches, energy shifts in your favor, promising renewal and clarity.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Venus aligns with Pluto early in the week, emphasizing your magnetic appeal. However, Mercury’s retrograde may have disrupted social plans or made you reassess friendships. Despite this, collaborative opportunities are on the horizon, especially as Jupiter encourages teamwork.
Mars retrograde in your relationship sector can slow interactions but also help recalibrate dynamics. Midweek, Venus opposing Mars offers a chance to navigate power struggles gracefully. By the full moon, fresh options in your long-term plans emerge. This is a period of rebuilding after Pluto’s transformative journey in your sign—lean into newfound self-awareness and opportunities.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
The Sun remains in your career-focused 10th house, highlighting professional aspirations. However, Mercury retrograde here may have caused delays or miscommunication. A productive Mars-Mercury alignment early in the week provides clarity, helping you seize meaningful opportunities.
Emotionally, Venus in your 12th house indicates a time of introspection or even endings in relationships that no longer serve you. For singles, an unexpected connection in a practical setting could spark excitement. The full moon invites you to balance ambition with emotional well-being. Neptune’s influence suggests decisions should align with your intuition. As Mercury goes direct, clarity in goals and relationships improves.