Rebecca Szymczak, also known as Cardsy B, author of The Saturn Diaries and tarot reader to the stars, consulted her tarot deck and has guidance for which signs should push ahead as year-end deadlines approach and which may benefit from pausing to integrate the insights that arrive with the New Moon in Sagittarius on December 19. She also has clarity on how to work with the themes of innovation through communication that the Gemini full moon brings at the beginning of the month (December 4) and the intuitive refinement and edits required mid-month, thanks to Neptune’s direct motion.
The month of December opens with the full moon in Gemini on the fourth, bringing needed information to the surface and helping clarify lingering questions around Q1 deadlines, team communication, and workflow. Neptune moves direct in Pisces on December 10 and restores intuitive discernment regarding decision-making that may have felt cloudy since early fall. Mars enters Capricorn on December 14, encouraging disciplined action and steady progress as we move closer to year-end reviews and 2026 goal setting. The new moon in Sagittarius on December 19 adds a feeling of expansion and helps to reframe challenges with a more optimistic outlook. The month closes with the Sun entering Capricorn on December 21 at Winter Solstice, bringing grounded focus that supports planning, budgeting, and strategic recalibration.
December is a month of clarity, follow-through, and necessary decisions. The first week is ideal for outlining expectations and addressing communication gaps. Mid-month strengthens intuition and helps guide partnerships, hiring decisions, and long-range planning. The second half of December builds momentum that supports a confident closeout of Q4. Read on to discover what the cards have in store for your sign.
Aries/Aries Rising (March 21 to April 19)
Card: Two of Pentacles
The Two of Pentacles shows up to reward you for your focused, consistent effort this year. The Gemini full moon on the fourth highlights processes or systems that need clearer communication. This could be a good time to make suggestions for 2026 in a year-end review that will benefit you and your team financially.
Highlight: Slow and Steady Brings The Results You Desire
Prioritizing consistency over speed is rewarded this month. If you’ve been stuck on tedious details for a specific initiative, Mars entering Capricorn on December 14 gives you the discipline to finish major projects with precision just in time to receive financial good news.
Heads Up: Avoid Rushing into Holiday Mode December’s final stretch, coupled with colleagues sprinting toward their vacations, may tempt you into taking shortcuts. However, meetings with leadership mid-month reinforce the importance of commitment and follow-through. Keep timelines realistic and communication steady.
Mantra: One Step At A Time
– Lenka
Taurus/Taurus Rising (April 20 to May 20)
Card: Eight of Pentacles
The Eight of Pentacles brings attention to your niche and the successes you’ve been building since this summer. The third week of December, when Mars enters fellow-earth sign Capricorn, recognition from higher-ups arrives, resulting in financial wins by month’s end.
Highlight: Honing Your Skills Brings Additional Rewards
Conversations in mid-December support revisiting previous projects that have strong financial potential. The new moon in Sagittarius on December 19 gives you the endurance to complete long-range projects that need steady direction. Leaning into this commitment when everyone else is already in out-of-office mode sets you up for additional wins in the new year.
Heads Up: No Need to Over-Tweak/Over-Perfect
Your desire to produce quality work is admirable, Taurus, but perfectionism can slow progress. Capricorn season (beginning on December 21) asks for clarity around priorities and boundaries. Finding the balance of revising as necessary without second-guessing yourself is the sweet spot this December.
Mantra: Trust Yourself
– Bob Dylan
Gemini/Gemini Rising (May 21 to June 20)
Card: Ace of Swords
The Ace of Swords brings clarity and strong decision-making. The full moon in your sign on the fourth sharpens your communication and reveals exactly where adjustments are needed in projects before the end of the year. Neptune moves direct on the tenth, helping you trust your instincts where you may have second-guessed yourself previously.
Highlight: Commitment to Messaging = Breakthroughs
Your voice lands with impact this December, especially during the first half. Mars entering Capricorn on December 14 helps you to cut through distractions so you can focus on the most important tasks. Geminis love seeing things from multiple perspectives, but committing to a single, consistent message this month on a key initiative generates the most success.
Heads Up: Protect Your Focus
An influx of ideas may create mental overload. Capricorn season on December 21 urges you to prioritize structured execution rather than rapid multitasking. Schedule intentional quiet time to avoid burnout.
Mantra: Focused
– John Legend
Cancer/Cancer Rising (June 21 to July 22)
Card: Three of Pentacles
The Three of Pentacles indicates wins coming through teamwork and shared goals. This month brings information that helps clarify expectations and communication within your group. Utilize the week of December 10, when Neptune goes direct, to streamline team roles and responsibilities to set yourself up for the most success in the year ahead.
Highlight: Collaboration Expedites Progress
December offers opportunities to work with people whose strengths complement yours. Mid-month, when Mars enters Capricorn (December 14), momentum in partnerships increases. The new moon in Sagittarius on December 19 may introduce a powerful new collaborator who aligns with your long-term plans.
Heads Up: Make Sure You’re Clear on Expectations Before Proceeding
Thanks to Mercury still in its post-retrograde shadow, miscommunication can slow progress early in the month if expectations are not addressed clearly. Capricorn season (starting on December 21) supports practical planning, asking you to make space for open discussion before finalizing year-end decisions.
Mantra: Better Together
– Jack Johnson
Leo/Leo Rising (July 23 to August 22)
Card: Strength
Leos are known for their confidence, and your natural assurance plays an important role this month. This comes to play in a bigger way after Neptune moves direct on the tenth, which helps to soften internal doubts about particular work dynamics that surfaced earlier in the fall.
Highlight: Lead with Calm Confidence
Though December can feel like a shortened month due to the holidays, how you show up now sets the tone for 2026. Your ability to stay composed strengthens how you are viewed as a leader. Mars entering Capricorn on December 14 brings structure to your vision. Utilize the third week of the month to follow up on pending commitments.
Heads Up: Avoid Taking On Too Much
You may feel pressure to be the one who holds everything together as the holidays approach. Capricorn season, starting on December 21, encourages delegation and clear boundaries. Share responsibility instead of feeling you have to complete every task solo before the holiday break.
Mantra: Hold Steady
– Fox Stevenson
Virgo/Virgo Rising (August 23 to September 22)
Card: King of Pentacles
The King of Pentacles indicates that the stability and long-term vision you brought to the team in 2025 will be rewarded by the end of the year. Look to the week of the Winter Solstice (December 21) for good financial news.
Highlight: Practical Strategy is Rewarded
Your grounded approach becomes a significant asset as budgets and end-of-year planning intensify. Don’t let the chaos of others pull you off track. The new moon in Sagittarius on December 19 provides insight into how to wrap the year with a new growth opportunity ready to roll out in Q1.
Heads Up: Avoid Overextending Financial Commitments
Your confidence is high, but it’s important to stay realistic as the year draws to a close. Even as new ideas and opportunities arrive at the end of the month, remember to review the details before signing off on anything major.
Mantra: Think It Through
– MUNA
Libra/Libra Rising (September 23 to October 22)
Card: Page of Swords
The Page of Swords brings curiosity and a fresh perspective. While everyone else at work is half-checked out, waiting for their PTO to start, you’re feeling energized with innovative new ideas, especially around messaging and branding.
Highlight: Innovation Arrives Through Fresh Insight
You may receive new information mid-month that helps reshape a project or plan. The new moon in Sagittarius on December 19 supports launching early concepts or proposals. Use the third week of December to touch base on initial feedback on new ideas for Q1 before the holidays.
Heads Up: Stay Clear and Consistent
Your mind is sharp this month, but avoid jumping to conclusions before all details are gathered. As Capricorn season begins at the end of the month, it’s important to check the data before making final decisions. Keep communication grounded in facts.
Mantra: Think It Over
– Buddy Holly
Scorpio/Scorpio Rising (October 23 to November 21)
Card: The High Priestess
The High Priestess brings increased intuition and quiet certainty. Scorpios are highly intuitive to begin with, and this is heightened in December as you may feel an inner nudge toward solutions before your team members. Pay attention to ideas that come out of nowhere the week of December 10 as Neptune moves direct.
Highlight: Trust Your Inner Data Points
You see motives, patterns, and opportunities with sharper awareness this month. Decisions come easier once you follow the first lightbulb moment that surfaces. Fight the urge to “poll” others during your initial ideation process.
Heads Up: Avoid Taking on Others’ Emotional Burdens
Your intuition feels heightened this month, but so does your sensitivity, which means it’s essential to keep emotional boundaries clear. Hold space only where you feel aligned and in a balanced energetic exchange. Protect your energy from colleagues or clients who are overstepping boundaries where you can.
Mantra: Listen Inward
– Afterglow
Sagittarius/Sagittarius Rising (November 22 to December 23)
Card: Ten of Wands
Happy B-day, Sagittarius. The Ten of Wands arrives to ask you: where have you been pushing past your limits to your detriment? Year-end responsibilities stack quickly, especially when you take on more than you need to. This card calls for releasing self-induced pressure as a birthday gift to yourself.
Highlight: New Moon Reboot
The new moon in your sign (December 19) brings a powerful reset. Use the second half of the month to streamline your schedule. Prioritizing balance will create space for creativity and reduce fatigue. Simplifying your commitments strengthens your confidence for what comes next.
Heads Up: Don’t Let FOMO Win
The full moon on December 4 may feel like it’s pulling you in a million directions. Sagittarians are known as the life of the party, but it’s okay to opt out of holiday parties or networking events that feel more draining than nourishing. Your work and personal life flow better when you choose quality over quantity.
Mantra: Release
– Pearl Jam
Capricorn/Capricorn Rising (December 22 to January 19)
Card: Ace of Pentacles
The Ace of Pentacles indicates financial abundance headed your way this month. This increase could arrive in the form of a year-end bonus, a new title, or an external opportunity.
Highlight: Patience is Rewarded
If you were waiting on the arrival of information around an opportunity that has been on pause throughout November, Mars entering Capricorn on December 14 brings the rewarding news just in time for the holidays.
Heads Up: Pace Yourself
Your ambition is powerful, but a long-term vision creates stronger results. For example, if you are asked to start a new opportunity with minimal notice, choose intentional progress rather than overwhelming yourself by asking for a start date or timeframe that will yield the best results overall.
Mantra: Step by Step
– Whitney Houston
Aquarius/Aquarius Rising (January 20 to February 18)
Card: Five of Cups
The Five of Cups reflects old frustrations or disappointments that may still linger. As Neptune moves directly in Pisces on December 10, it becomes clear that you’re ready to shift perspective and reclaim energy that’s been tied to imposter syndrome in the past. Working through this at year’s end sets you up for big career wins in 2026
Highlight: New Insight Creates Forward Motion
Fresh clarity with the full moon on the fourth in fellow air sign, Gemini, highlights paths you overlooked before. Creative ideas return. Collaboration becomes easier once you let go of the pressure around what didn’t unfold the way you hoped earlier in the year.
Heads Up: Avoid Dwelling On The Past
Each setback has taught you something useful this year. Focus on the options that remain rather than the ones that didn’t work out as you wished at the time. A small mindset shift this month unlocks steady progress that sets you up for success in the new year.
Mantra: Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow
– Fleetwood Mac
Pisces/Pisces Rising (February 19 to March 20)
Card: Nine of Cups
The Nine of Cups card is ruled by Jupiter in your sign. This means bringing emotional fulfillment and satisfying movement through your work. You see evidence of growth in areas where you’ve been hoping for change. Small wins add up quickly this month.
Highlight: Wishes Granted
After Neptune moves direct in Pisces on December 10, your goals feel more reachable. Confidence builds as you notice how clear and aligned the next chapter feels. Look out for opportunities that arrive through industry relationships mid-month.
Heads Up: Stay Present With Your Progress
For better or worse, Pisces are dreamers, but this month it’s important to avoid drifting too far into future fantasy. The most meaningful steps happen when you stay grounded and intentional, especially as we enter Capricorn season at the end of the month.
Mantra: Let In the Good
– Emma Stevens
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