Leo Horoscope for December 2024

This is a December month for you, Leo, of dealing with matters of identity and worldview. There will be a certain degree of soul searching as you attempt to better understand the situation in which you find yourself in terms of a big picture viewpoint. As the month begins, Mercury is in retrograde motion in your sector of self-expression and what brings you joy, so that you are likely in an introspective mode of looking more deeply into aspects of your creativity and what moves you. At the same time, Mars is moving quite slowly in your sign, preparing to retrograde. On December 6th, when Mars stations, you are likely feeling the internal shift, with the Mars retrograde lasting into late February. You will, over this extended period, be questioning who and what you really are, perhaps to your great benefit as you explore your deepest principles and ideals. On the 8th, the First Quarter Moon lights up your sector of intimacy and personal evolution. There is magic in this extended weekend; your mental process is on high alert as you seek expanded choices and relationship transformation. Then on the following Sunday, the 15th, the Gemini Full Moon represents fulfillment and gives you new energy for finding connections between vocational inspiration and your dedicated pursuit of beliefs and worldview. The Capricorn Solstice of the 21st finds you dealing with core values as foundational for entering the 2025 year with purposeful intentionality.


The following was written by our wonderful Leslie Benson. Look for Leslie at Astrology for Awakening.


December roars to life with the New Moon in Sagittarius from late night November 30th, illuminating your fifth sector of creativity, passion, and self-expression. This lunation invites you to reconnect with your joy and reignite your sense of adventure. With Mercury Retrograde — also in Sagittarius — this fresh start comes with a reminder to review and refine how you channel your creative energy, particularly in areas related to hobbies, romance, or artistic pursuits. The New Moon’s square to Saturn in Pisces adds a layer of responsibility or introspection regarding shared resources, while its trine to Mars in your own sign of Leo bolsters confidence and drive to pursue your passions.

Mars stations retrograde in your sign, activating your first sector of identity and self, on December 6th. This is an exceptionally powerful and intense transit, as it directly impacts how you assert yourself, pursue your goals, and express your vitality. Mars retrograde in your own sign often brings a heightened awareness of your inner drives, frustrations, and desires. Adding to the intensity, Mars remains in opposition to Pluto, which is beginning its new 20th year era in Aquarius, all throughout the month, creating a dynamic tug-of-war between individual autonomy, and the transformative dimension of partnerships. As the month progresses, Mars moves back into your twelfth sector on January 6th, amplifying introspection and unearthing buried emotions or unconscious motivations. This dynamic shift can feel deeply transformative, urging you to explore your hidden layers and face challenges with courage and authenticity.

Venus, planet of love and beauty, enters Aquarius on December 6th and moves into your seventh sector of partnerships, where it conjoins Pluto through the 8th. Venus was also out of bounds in the New Moon that began the month. This alignment intensifies your experiences in one-on-one connections, potentially bringing revelations, power struggles, or deeply emotional experiences. As Venus opposes Mars, you may find yourself navigating polarities between personal desires and the needs of others. With both Venus and Mars activating your angular sectors, this energy could manifest as dramatic shifts or breakthroughs in your closest relationships. Lean into open communication and use this time to create deeper, more authentic bonds.

On December 15th, the Full Moon in Gemini highlights your eleventh-fifth sector axis, illuminating themes of community, collaboration, and personal creativity. On the same day, Mercury stations direct in Sagittarius, signaling a shift toward your communications and creative flow beginning to express in renewed fashion. While some of the trickiness of the retrograde may begin to ease, the post-shadow period suggests it’s not yet time to rush ahead — reflection and careful communication are still key. With Mercury, the Full Moon’s ruler, at a standstill, your words and actions carry extra weight. You may want to use this moment to reevaluate your role within groups and clarify how your creative visions contribute to the collective. Uranus in Taurus, featured in this Full Moon, fuels unexpected career events or surprise enlightenment in this area. In this Full Moon also, Neptune’s T-square with the Sun and Moon adds a layer of idealism or potential confusion, so that you will want to tread carefully in group settings and focus on aligning your goals with your values. Patience and mindfulness will help you navigate this dynamic energy.

The Solstice on December 21st marks the Sun’s entry into Capricorn, shining light on your sixth sector of health, routines, and service. This shift encourages you to prioritize balance and structure in your daily life, paving the way for new beginnings at the end of the month.

One of the year’s most significant transits occurs on December 24th, as Jupiter in Gemini forms a square with Saturn in Pisces, linking your eleventh sector of community and aspirations with your eighth sector of shared resources and transformation. This powerful aspect underscores tensions between your orientation to community and encourages you to address the deeper psychological dimension around your sense of belonging. You might choose this time to tend to any issues you may have around abandonment or isolation. The healing processes you undergo now will have lasting impact and a far-reaching ripple effect in your life.

As the month winds down, Chiron stations direct in your ninth sector on December 29th, offering healing insights related to your beliefs, personal philosophies, or educational endeavors. This is an opportunity to reconcile old wounds and expand your understanding of the world.

The Capricorn New Moon on December 30th lands in your sixth sector, bringing a fresh cycle to your work, health, and daily routines. This is a perfect moment to set intentions that support your physical and emotional well-being, ensuring you enter the New Year with clarity and purpose.