Pisces, December 2017

Your two ruling planets, Jupiter and Neptune, make a harmonious connection on December 2, bringing you good luck and opportunities for adventure. It’s a brilliant time to make art, party, and take risks—but pace yourself, because too much of a good thing will be a serious concern on this day. It’s a beautiful occasion to visit a place of worship or tap into your spiritual side—deep philosophical breakthroughs around your beliefs will take place, and you’re feeling divinely connected.

Mercury retrograde begins in Sagittarius on December 2, or 3 if you’re on the East Coast, so expect to start rethinking many of the conversations that came up for you in November, especially relating to your career or even your reputation.

Mercury retrograde is a crap time for signing contracts, so wait until later this month, when Mercury turns direct on December 22, to make commitments. Traffic and delays are also an issue, so keep that in mind if you’re traveling, and avoid buying expensive equipment, as technical difficulties are also likely. Use this time to slow down and rethink the direction you’re going in—and don’t be surprised if you run into people from your past!

There’s a full moon in Gemini on December 3, illuminating the sector of your chart that rules your home and family, so expect to feel deep emotions about your past, your roots, your living situation and needs around safety, privacy, and boundaries to come up. Full moons are time for release, and you will be letting go of old family patterns that no longer serve you—this is also a great time to literally release things from your home that you no longer need, like the trash bag that’s been sitting in your kitchen for a while. Clean it up, Pisces! If you’re feeling witchy, this is also a fantastic occasion to energetically cleanse.

The Sun squares off with your planetary ruler, Neptune, on December 3, creating confusion, so don’t plan important meetings for this day. You’re unclear about what direction you want to go in, so use Mercury retrograde to reconsider your goals and don’t try to push forward. Venus also clashes with Neptune on December 10, again finding you feeling Mercury about which way to move ahead. It’s time to stay still, not forge ahead!

During this time, watch out for paranoid thinking or trickery. Neptune is the planet of fantasy and illusion—but also of delusion. Things aren’t what they seem right now, and with Mercury retrograde, the vibe is especially tricky. It’s not the best time for decision-making.

Warrior planet Mars enters fellow Water sign Scorpio on December 9, inspiring you to be in an adventurous mood over the next few weeks. You’ll be eager to travel and learn new things, and if you’re in school, you’ll find that you have a boost in energy around studying and finishing your projects. If you’re hoping to publish anything, Mars in Scorpio will also help you get it done!

The new moon in Sagittarius arrives on December 18, encouraging you to create a quiet space for yourself to go within and reflect on your goals, especially professionally and around your reputation. Who do you want to be remembered as, Pisces? New moons mark the beginning of a new cycle, so this is a perfect occasion for you to commit to a new plan concerning your career or your life in public.

One of the most important days to note on your calendar this month (I mean, if you even own a calendar, who knows with you, Pisces) is December 19, when Saturn enters Capricorn. Expect to become more seriously involved with your community over the next two and a half years. This is a superb time to join a group, community, or learn more about activism. You’re also going to do a lot of growing up around who you associate with socially—immature, irresponsible people will have to go.

The winter solstice marks the beginning of Capricorn season on December 21, which will find you spending time networking socially and professionally over the next month, as well as getting involved with your community. The Sun meets Saturn also on December 21, which will find you seriously contemplating your goals for the future—you’re a dreamer, Pisces, and you’re ready to manifest the visions you have for yourself.

Blessings arrive to your social life when sweet, lovely Venus enters Capricorn on December 25. Venus is the planet of love, beauty and cash; however, don’t expect things to be over-the-top luxurious or romantic at this time—Venus will meet with Saturn on December 25, creating a serious tone. Expect sober conversations about commitment and boundaries, not cuddles and cake.

The month wraps up with Mars making an easy connection with your planetary ruler, Neptune, on December 28, creating a dreamy yet passionate vibe. You’ll feel artistically inspired, and opportunities for adventure and romance will arrive. Not a bad way to end the year, Pisces! Good luck this month, and see you in January!