The end of 2022 is upon us!
Did the year bring you everything that you’ve wished for? December will bring even more peculiar energy to navigate.
As we march to the conclusion of our journeys this year, we will feel deeply reflective and nostalgic.
Life will be especially sluggish in December, as the planets switch directions and cause us to slow down.
However, this pace could be enjoyable for us as we could have time to enjoy interactions with family and friends, rather than an overly booked or chaotic schedule.
Let’s get adventurous! As the sun becomes ignited within the realm of Sagittarius throughout most of this month, we will be eager to step out of our comfort zones. This will invigorate us with a festive energy to have fun, let loose and socialize. We will be ready to connect with others as well as learn, communicate and share.
For more daily insight, read 2022 predictions for your zodiac sign or your 2022 love life and relationship horoscopes now! Don’t forget to check out your monthly horoscope by me, too!
Mars retrograde continues its storm—and Mercury retrograde returns, too
Drama continues around us—and within us! Mars, the planet of raw Fire, will continue his retrograde phase in Gemini until January 12, 2023! We will continue to feel exhaustion, frustration and challenges at every turn. Karmic situations around sex and war will be present in our lives. Exes and enemies could still be lurking in the shadows. Be sure to read my in-depth article about Mars retrograde to find out even more details or check out my list of “do’s and don’ts” here. Mercury retrograde also starts to creep in this month, too, although it doesn’t officially begin until December 29, 2022. However, we will feel it as early as December 12, 2022. Try to tie up all big matters in business and work at the beginning of the month so you can go with the flow as the weeks go on.
Your ultimate guide to December 2022’s astroweather
- December 1, 2022: An action-packed day in the stars is upon you, but it could feel like a very mixed bag. Tension will be found—especially in relationships that are on rocky ground. This is because Venus, the planet of love, clashes with Mars, the planet of anger. On one hand, this could bring more passion and feisty sex to lovers who are in a good place, but it also just as well could create explosive conflict. Venus luckily links sweetly to Saturn, the planet of strength, which can help bring a little grounding energy to relationships. Mercury, the planet of the mind, also clashes with Neptune, bringing mental confusion, illusion and delusion.
- December 3, 2022: Neptune, the planet of imagination, awakens in the seas of Pisces. This will bring a greater creative and spiritual vibration to our lives in the months ahead.
- December 4, 2022: Venus crosses swords with Neptune, bringing all sorts of confusion, frustration and delusion around relationships and money. You’ll be feeling insecure and unattractive today, too.
- December 6, 2022: Mercury, our planet of the mind and communication, dances into Capricorn. This will bring a practical, grounded energy to our thoughts and interactions for the weeks ahead. However, our cosmic messenger also clashes with Jupiter today, which on one hand will make us feel larger than life and euphoric, but could also inflate our egos way too high.
- December 7, 2022: The Cold Moon arrives. This full moon falls in the zodiac sign of Gemini. Life will feel fast-paced, with lots of hustle and bustle. We’ll feel fired up to speak our minds and socialize with everyone we’re connected to.
- December 8, 2022: The sun will stand across the sky from Mars. This will bring a fiery, explosive energy to the day, triggering heated tempers, passions and energies. Prepare for ferocious conflicts if provoked. Burn off some energy with exercise or some consensual, primal sex!
- December 9, 2022: Venus dances onto the snowcaps of Capricorn. This will bring a more devoted energy to relationships. Professional matters and business relationships will also improve. Venus will also get into a sassy dance with Jupiter, making you feel indulgent, passionate and hedonistic. Just don’t go “too hard” or you’ll have a terrible energetic (or real) hangover.
- December 12, 2022: Mercury enters pre-shadow today, which means that he will begin to slow down. Watch everything that starts to spin off the tracks in the weeks ahead, as well as miscommunication and frustrations that start to lurk. The sun kisses Saturn, which is magnificent, bringing opportunities for success and achievement, as well as a chance to focus on long-term planning and find stability in relationships.
- December 14, 2022: The sun goes to war with Neptune, bringing weakened minds and energies. Beware of illness or spinning off into anxiety. Con men and tricksters could lurk everywhere, so don’t fall into a trap.
- December 17, 2022: Mercury dances with Uranus, bringing an exhilarating day of surprises and spontaneity. Be open to brilliant breakthroughs and new ideas.
- December 20, 2022: Jupiter, the planet of luck and miracles, dances into Aries until May 16, 2022. Passions will be ignited, as well as opportunities to pioneer into new horizons.
- December 21, 2022: The sun sizzles into Capricorn. Welcome to Capricorn Season! In the month ahead, focus on your greatest legacies. The sun will also link to Jupiter, bringing a larger than life energy to your day. You could feel on top of the world, but don’t burn the candle at both ends, or you’ll end up regretting it.
- December 22, 2022: Venus spins with Uranus, bringing excitement, spontaneity and adrenaline to our love lives and relationships. If single, you could meet someone that feels like an instant connection, but if you start a relationship now, it will likely end up as a more short lived union or hook-up.
- December 23, 2022: A new moon in Capricorn arrives today, opening a doorway for you to evaluate your long-term goals and plans for 2023, especially around professional endeavors.
- December 24, 2022: Mercury links to Neptune sweetly today, bringing a more relaxed, creative, spiritual vibration to the day. Focus on going with the flow and being compassionate.
- December 28, 2022: Venus dances with Neptune, bringing a gorgeous day for creativity or lovemaking. If you meet someone new now and are single, this could be a soulmate connection.
- December 29, 2022: Mercury retrograde begins today! Expect delays, confusion and challenges in the several weeks ahead. Mercury will also unite in the same place in the sky as Venus, bringing intense revelations and thoughts around intimacy and relationships.
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Predictions from my BFF and world-renowned psychic Calise Simone:
You may feel extra festive as December begins! Productivity will be high between December 1st to the 15th. This is a great time to power through a to-do list or get some holiday shopping done. Serenity rolls in from the 20th, which bodes well for off-grid travel and relaxation. Watch out for high tensions in friendships and relationships around the 28th. December 30th is a great day for planning. You can use this time to take a quiet moment and think about any dreams you wish to achieve in the new year.
Animal Card pull about relationships from mystic artist Narayana Montúfar:
In the realm of relationships, the animal world puts our connections under the spell of the
element of water. Since water is the natural ruler of emotions, expect to be in your feels! A
fascinating marine animal, the Starfish, delivers real thrill as we transition from 2022 to 2023. While this creature is alluring and mesmerizing, the Starfish also has a shadow side, as its great beauty can be linked to deception and superficiality. When it comes to love and romance, the spirit of this animal warns us to not be swayed by outward appearances. It arrives with the message that not everything that shines is gold. This month, moving away from gossip and superficiality and embracing substance and authenticity will get you closer to living the love life of your dreams.
Musings from acclaimed Aura & Crystal Card reader, Transformation CoachHeather Dawn
December brings in the promise of new love for singles and a deeper devotion in love for all couples. The opportunity for abundance flows easier this month for many of us, so making demonstrations of love flow easier too! It’s easy to get carried away this month! Whether we are in a relationship or single, make sure to clean up any personal resentments, issues and miscommunications by the start of the month or things could get combustible rather quickly.
Holiday drama can be avoided if you use the motto: “A clear heart is a happy heart!” Mid month is the ideal timing for new love! Approach all relationships old and new from a place of strength, fairness and kindness. It will be important to stand up for all the beliefs we hold closest to our hearts, but be sure to maintain respect to another’s point of view. You don’t have to agree to have a loving, passionate relationship. Lapis Lazuli is a a wonderful crystal to enhance intuition, confidence and encourages one to speak the truth.
Insight from Intuitive Tarot Card Reader and Artist Robin De Lano
Woo wee! The Princess of Wands does not hold back! With this fiery energy, expect to take no prisoners. She does exactly what she wants, whenever she wants. She’s the ultimate teenage rebel. With her passionate and aggressive tendencies, her energy can disrupt your life! Anyone come to mind? This energy is perfect if you’re a singleton looking for a one night romp!
Partnered up? Watch out. Disagreements could bubble up out of the blue. If they do, hold your tongue. Don’t say something you may regret the next morning. Or if you’re a party princess, take heed on numerous libations. This energy could have you doing something you may regret the next day. Though she’s a fiery force not to be tamed, her energy is not negative. She can bring about major passion! It could be short lived if single, and for the couples out there, your partner could be hot one day, and cold the next.
Regardless, there will be some exciting moments this December with the Princess around, and she will no doubt set that yule log on fire! An important thing to note in December is that our worries and stresses of December will simply come and go. This month will fly by, and so will our anxieties and frustrations. There will be new memories made for everyone this holiday season. We will welcome in new friends, new family and new lovers. It’s a time to forget about our qualms. Let’s ride the fiery energy of the Princess into 2023 like the creators I know we all are!
Astrology 101: Your guide to the star
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Kyle Thomas is a globally recognized pop culture astrologer who has been featured in “Access Hollywood,” E! Entertainment, NBC & ABC television, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Hulu, Bustle, Elite Daily, Marie Claire and more. He is known for his cosmic guidance for celebrities, business executives and prominent influencers. His work harnesses the power of the stars in regards to entertainment lifestyle and trends affecting people worldwide. For more information, visit KyleThomasAstrology.com.
