Horoscope December 2024: Get ready for some truth bombs

Grace McGrade is an intuitive astrologer and priestess based in Los Angeles. She is the host of the podcast Bitchcraft: Spirituality for Bad People. For more astrology, read her guide to rising signs and moon signs. Read an overview of what 2024 has coming up for us this year here.

Sagittarius season amplifies our appetite for excitement, catapulting us into a lively holiday season, brimming with excess, overindulgence and a bold disregard for consequences. This fiery energy invites daring exploration and adventures, as we chase new horizons with philosophical musings that sometimes outpace practicality. Opinions fly fast and free, often blind to nuance, but charm lies in an unapologetic dive into life’s big questions, grand experiences and spontaneous escapades. It’s a time to embrace the journey, even if the map is a little blurry.

Pluto’s transit into Aquarius in November marked a monumental shift in the collective consciousness, ushering in an era of radical transformation. Pluto, the planet of deep, irreversible change, moves from Capricorn’s structured, societal structures to Aquarius, the sign of rebellion, innovation and collective progress. This shift is anything but subtle – it’s a timeline shift that will deeply reinvent the way we view individuality versus community, as Aquarius pushes us toward a more connected yet decentralised future. Technology, digital spaces and the concept of community are up for a massive overhaul, as Aquarius’s futuristic energy forces us to reckon with how we use technology in our lives. This transit will spark revolutionary ideas that disrupt established norms for the next two decades.

December 1 brings a New Moon in Sagittarius, asking us to rewrite our beliefs and commit to a new vision. Sagittarius doesn’t do small goals, so think bold. As Mercury stationed retrograde in Sagittarius on November 25, communication takes on an unfiltered edge. Expect blunt truths, unintentional oversharing and fiery debates around the holiday table. Sagittarius loves to generously deliver the truth, even at the expense of everyone else’s comfort. Ultimately, this Mercury retrograde functions as a checkpoint for our beliefs, providing us with courage when confronted with an unknown trajectory. We’re encouraged to trade skepticism for a little humour and faith, adopting a more generous outlook.

Mars stations retrograde in Leo on December 5, recalibrating us with our innermost desires. Mars, the War God, symbolises our masculine faculties, and this transit acts as a checkpoint for our sense of purpose, as we inspect the driving force behind our actions. Are you motivated by your heart’s true calling, or has the need for external validation steered you off course? Leo’s fiery energy demands authenticity, and this retrograde encourages reflection about how you assert yourself, express creativity and pursue what you love. While we may be privy to the occasional temper tantrum or loss of motivation, Sagittarius’s wisdom reminds us that honesty is the best medicine. It’s time to get clear on what you love and pursue it, unapologetically. 

A Full Moon in Gemini on December 15 could lead to heated arguments or a crossfire of information. Gemini wants to focus on the small details, but Sagittarius remains pondering the grand promise of a new horizon. This heightens the tension between detail and vision. Use this lunation to find balance: how can we ground our expansive dreams in practical steps? Miscommunications may flare up, but revelations are just as likely, bringing clarity and fresh ideas for the future. The same day, Mercury stations direct, making it the perfect time to integrate revelations, share your truth and map out your next diabolical plan.

By December 21, the Sun enters no-nonsense Capricorn, shifting gears from Sagittarius’s free-spirited chaos to grounded commitment towards long-term goals and growth. After weeks of chasing dreams and debating life’s big ideas, Capricorn demands we roll up our sleeves and get serious. This is where the work begins – committing to your vision, showing up for yourself, and building a legacy that can stand the test of time.