Capricorn, welcome to December! Last month, we talked about how Pluto, the planet of big changes, was moving out of your sign and into Aquarius, where it will stay for the next 20 years. But on a more personal level, December sees the sun moving into your sign, kicking off your birthday season.

This month, you'll be focused on relationships and finding balance. You might feel the urge to make your connections deeper and stronger. It's a great time to work out any problems and try to understand each other better. Make sure to take time for self-care and keep your own balance, too.

Health, healing, and getting better might be big themes for you in December. Try to balance what you're doing for others with how you're taking care of yourself, Capricorn. It's a busy time of year, and we could all benefit from pausing to focus on what matters most.

The Winter Solstice on December 21st marks the start of your birthday month, and you could find yourself surrounded by understanding friends. Remember, it's okay to be confident in who you are and what you have to offer. Let your inner circle focus on you as you welcome the New Year.

But first, on Friday, December 6th, Mars goes retrograde in your 8th house of intimacy and transformation. Mars is all about sex drive, ambition, and assertiveness. During this backward dance, you might notice changes in your libido. If this happens, just go with the flow. Mars retrograde, which lasts until the end of February, could also make you less interested in work than usual. If you tend to be a workaholic, you can look at Mars retrograde as a chance to step back and relax.

Also on December 6th, Venus enters Aquarius and your 2nd house of possessions and self-worth. We can't make any promises in this economy, but Venus does rule money, and when it's in your 2nd house, the stars are feeling generous. But Venus is mostly about love. Since your 2nd house also rules emotions, this first weekend could see you settling into a relationship, whether it's new or long-term.

The next day, Saturday, December 7th, the asteroid Ceres joins Venus in your 2nd house. This just emphasizes that this weekend is going to be very loving and cozy. Also on December 7th, Neptune ends its retrograde and goes direct in your 3rd house of communication. It feels like a fog lifts when this happens. If there have been any misunderstandings or arguments with friends or lovers, they should work themselves out.

These misunderstandings continue to get better when Mercury ends its retrograde and goes direct on Sunday, December 15th. This also means that any holiday travel should be smoother. There's also a full moon in Gemini on December 15th. This moon phase, which is about things coming together, happens in your 6th house of health and service. It's a cosmic reminder to relax and enjoy some guilt-free pampering. Instead of worrying about your health, your 6th house just wants you to know it's okay to focus on looking and feeling good. Check out some beauty award winners for ideas on how to treat yourself.

The sun enters your sign on the Winter Solstice, on Saturday, December 21st. Happy birthday, Capricorn! Make sure to find time to celebrate your special day in between visiting family or friends for other winter holidays. The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, making it perfect for getting cozy. This date is also Yule, which you can think of as a Pagan Christmas. A lot of Christmas traditions, like decorating trees or lighting candles, started as Yule traditions.

Try to connect with your chosen family around Sunday, December 29th. Chiron, the 'wounded healer' asteroid, ends its retrograde and goes directly into your 4th house of home and family. This healing energy is perfect for connecting with friends after the stress that can come with seeing relatives. Even if you have a great relationship with your family, your friends might not, so it's important to make time for each other.

Finally, the month ends with a new moon in your sign on Monday, December 30th. New moons are perfect for fresh starts. So, while focusing on being happy, if you want, this is a great day to set intentions for the New Year. Have fun celebrating all the holidays this month, including your own, Capricorn. See you in 2025!