With Mercury retrograde coming to an end on November 29, it’s time to head into the festive season feeling refreshed and ready for anything. And one sign in particular is set to be particularly lucky this December, according to astrologer Inbaal Honigman. She says: “The run up to the festive season is always exciting, with multiple planets in Sagittarius, which is one of the luckiest signs this month.
“Mercury, planet of communication, as well as Venus, planet of love, and also Mars, planet of passion, visit your sign, not to mention the Sun. This makes an already-fun month so much more fabulous. Pisces emotions are running high as well, because Saturn, the planet of discipline, is in their sign, as well as Neptune, the planet of dreams.”
Aries: March 21 to April 19
Next year, there are big changes for you as two important planets go into Aries in 2026 and will stay there for a long time. But for now, you’ve got the final month of 2025 and it is fun, even peaceful. Your ruling planet is Mars, planet of passion and war, and for the first half of the month this planet is in the fun-loving sign of Sagittarius. It’ll be parties and day events, fixing up your hairstyle in the bathroom and carrying a spare pair of socks to take you from one festive function to the next. After December 15, your planet is in businesslike Capricorn, so you get to know people who will help you on your career path.
Taurus: April 20 to May 20
Uranus, planet of rebellion, has been in your sign for about seven years now, and boy, don’t you know it. Changes around you, changes within you, changes concerning your identity, your friendship circles and the way you view love, it’s all been going on. This month, Uranus is still in Taurus, and it’s retrograde too, so the lessons you learned during those years play in front of you like mirages; you see people you’ve forgotten all about, and you have to remind yourself how valuable and human you are. Practice self-care because this challenge will soon be over, and calm days are ahead.
Gemini: May 21 to June 21
The Full Moon of December is named the Cold Moon. This year, it is the Full moon in Gemini. Only one of those exists every year, and in 2025, it falls on December 4. This is your manifesting moon, so create some magic. Think of your final wish for the year, the miracles you would like to summon for this Gemini Full Moon. Step outside on that cold night, look up towards the moon, and visualise the outcome of this miracle. Imagine how you’d feel if it came true, how people would view you, and enjoy visualising how you would view yourself.
Cancer: June 21 to July 22
Jupiter, planet of wealth and of luck, is in your sign all month long. This isn’t exactly news, as this planet has been in your sign since June, blessing you with its career-enhancing opportunities and propensity for big winnings. This month, it will be a good idea to keep your eyes open because this planet is in retrograde. This will create some delays and potential mishaps around your finances, from a late payslip to a deposit that doesn’t show in your account for two days. You’re still lucky, but that luck may be a little hidden this month.
Leo: July 23 to August 22
From December 8 to 10, the moon is in your sign, Leo, giving your nights a boost. You’re a daytime being because your heavenly ruler is the Sun, so having the moon on your side as well creates three days of perfect balance. During those days, you can undertake longer projects, such as a trip, remodelling a home or tackling a recipe that looks complex. Staying out late and enjoying the frosty season would also be a lovely treat during those dates.
Virgo: August 23 to September 22
Mercury, your ruling planet, has just finished its final retrograde of the year. If November forced you to hold back and wait before jumping into new opportunities, December encourages you to take advantage of any situation that might be presented to you. For the first 11 days of the month, Mercury is in secretive Scorpio, so those possibilities won’t be easy to notice, whereas for the rest of December, your planet is in passionate Sagittarius, and you’ll be handed your promotion or house move opportunities on a silver platter.
Libra: September 23 to October 22
Venus, planet of love and beauty is having a fabulous time this month. This works brilliantly for you, because Venus is your ruling planet. Where it goes, you go. Right up till Christmas Eve, Venus is in the fun and free sign of Sagittarius, therefore you’ll be feeling wild and sociable. Parties, gatherings, even unusual fashions will fill your days. From Christmas day onwards, Venus is in the neat and focused sign of Capricorn, so you’ll be getting back into your fitness and sending your CV around to prospective employers.
Scorpio: October 22 to November 21
You enjoy keeping yourself to yourself, and a slight air of mystery never hurt anyone, you believe. Every year, you venture out during Scorpio season, catch up with friends and celebrate your birthday, before thinking that it’s best to get back inside. This December, Mercury is in Scorpio until the 11th. Mercury is the planet of communication, so you’re putting yourself out there for a few days, meeting with old contacts and reaching out to former colleagues. As long as this friendly streak feels fun, you do it, and then you retreat back to safety.
Sagittarius: November 22 to December 21
Happy Sagittarius season!
This is your season, this is your time. The month starts with the Sun, Venus and Mars all in Sagittarius, which places you on a pedestal in the eyes of your many fans and admirers. You’ll be receiving the attention of everyone, and most will want to take you out. The second half of the month is less about passion and more about connection and communication. As Mercury enters your sign on the 12th, it creates fantastic career breaks and opportunities.
Capricorn: December 22 to January 19
As the year nears its end, Capricorn starts to rise. The Sun will be moving into Capricorn on the December 22, marking the beginning of Capricorn season. With it, Mars planet of passion goes into Capricorn on 15, followed by Venus planet of love on Christmas day. Following the fun and frivolous festive season, you’re starting to plan 2026 with vigour. Starting with your personal fitness, then your romantic life, and eventually your home life, all will be ready and organised by the time the sun sets on 2025.
Aquarius: January 20 to February 18
Two of the planets are seen as your rulers, Saturn is your traditional ruling planet, and Uranus is your ruler in modern astrology. Both are in quite nostalgic signs this month, so you find yourself reminiscing. Saturn, planet of discipline, is in romantic Pisces all month, so you think of old flames, those you dated and those you dare not speak to. And Uranus is in sensual Taurus, and it is going retrograde, so former lovers may come crawling out of the woodwork, but not just any former lovers, it’ll be the forgotten ones, out of the ordinary ones.
Pisces: February 19 to March 20
The astrological year begins on the Spring Equinox, as nature is reborn. Therefore, Pisces is the final sign in the zodiac. It is therefore fitting that the end of 2025 will be so Pisces-heavy. Neptune, planet of illusion and dreams, and also your ruling planet, is starting in December and going retrograde in your sign, turning direct on December 11. This means that your dreams may be fitful and include scenes from the past, changing into rosier dreams from 12 onwards. Saturn is in Pisces all month long, which will help you plan 2026 with some precision.
