Leo, December 2015

In our monthly horoscopes, we provide a more in depth look at what's happening in the sky. You can read the rest of our monthly horoscopes here.

You hate being bored, Leo! So, happily, I can report that December will be filled with excitement. Straight away, December opens with communicator Mercury in Sagittarius delivering exciting news when it trines Uranus, the planet of the unexpected, on December 1. Both Mercury and Uranus are currently stationed in Fire signs, which is a super lucky omen for you, Leo. Things will move swiftly today, and you'll feel confident and attractive. This is a great day for any kind of meeting, be it a date or a job interview. You'll feel alive and smart and hot!

Venus enters Scorpio on December 4, which will kick off a major period around domestic life for you. Beautifying your space and making it feel more special and sacred will be a theme for you this month. Scorpio is the sign of transformation, and it's an energy that's not afraid to cut off situations that aren't beneficial. Anything in your life that's contributing to stress—especially around your home, family, or general sense of safety—will be addressed by graceful Venus in this no-bullshit sign.

Some pleasant surprises will come your way when the Sun (your ruling planet) has an an easy conjunction with rebel Uranus on December 8. Today definitely won't be a boring day— romance is in the air, new opportunities are all around you, and you'll feel crazy creative and genius. The same good vibes that popped up on December 1 will roll back around today, but this time the focus will be a little less on communication and a little more on you feeling self-assured.

Mercury, the planet of logic and communication, enters practical and hardworking Earth sign Capricorn on December 9, inspiring you to think about how you can improve your schedule. Changes around your day job or chores will likely come up, and this will definitely be a great time for you to check in with your habits and health. Behind on some check-ups? Go to the doctors. Haven't gone for an actual walk through nature in months? Do it! Now's a great time to get healthy and create some beneficial habits.

Some major differences in opinion will come up when warrior Mars opposes erratic Uranus on December 10. You'll be totally surprised by the confrontation (unless, of course, you've read your horoscope, in which case you'll know to watch for it in advance). The best way to work with the tense energy today is to stay open-minded and to commit to finding a compromise. Running late is a likelihood today, as is loosing your keys or your plane tickets— there's a flustered, rushed energy today. Slow down, be extra prepared, and you'll be all good.

December 11 is definitely a day to watch out for this month, Leo. It will bring drama in the best way possible. Romance, magic, mystery— your life will become the Broadway dream you always knew it could be. Glamorous, seductive Venus trines dreamy Neptune, illuminating a deeply intense and intimate part of your chart. Hidden feelings that were locked far away will be revealed. You'll likely hear a secret or two, and you'll share a few as well. There's also a New Moon in fellow Fire sign Sagittarius today, lighting up the part of your chart that rules flirtation, fun, and creativity. New Moons symbolize new beginnings— what fresh start are you hoping for?

December 11 (and the New Moon it brings) will be fun; however, you do need to be responsible this month. The Sun is currently in Sagittarius, a fellow Fire sign that loves to have fun, spend money, and seize the day. On December 14, it will have a tense run-in with Jupiter in neat and tidy Virgo. Jupiter is an abundant, lucky energy, but since there will be friction between these two planets, this means it's a good time to reel things in. You'll especially feel this financially— if you've been spending too much, today you'll get a nice little reality check. Your luck around money has been boosted recently, with the planet of abundance, Jupiter, in Earth sign Virgo, highlighting the financial sector of your chart—but what good will your luck with money do if you spend it all?

Budgeting and dealing with money can be a freaky endeavor. When smart Mercury conjuncts the planet of power and domination, Pluto, on December 19, you will be in the perfect headspace to deal with anything that feels stressful for overwhelming— you'll feel totally in control! This could also be a good day to talk to your boss about your schedule, if you've been finding things overwhelming lately. The powerful and transformational energy today can also be used to for kicking nasty habits—this is a huge theme for you this month, with so much energy highlighting the sector of your chart that rules your wellbeing.

The Sun enters Capricorn, bringing the Winter Solstice, on December 21. A new season is beginning, and, with that, a new phase in your life. Capricorn is an Earth sign, so it's a good time to reconnect with your physical body: Is it getting the care it needs? Creating a better schedule for yourself and kicking bad habits are the ideal way to start the new season, Leo. The Full Moon in domestic and nurturing Cancer on December 25 will help you find balance and create a healthier life as well. You'll become aware of the ways you've been shooting yourself in the foot, and you'll find yourself unable to ignore the bad habits you've been developing. Fortunately, you'll have an easy time talking things out and getting help around your issues during this Full Moon, thanks to chatty Mercury in an easy aspect with lucky Jupiter, which will be in Virgo, a sign often associated with health and wellness.

Uranus stations direct, ending its retrograde, on December 25— it's a busy day for you, Leo! Uranus is all about change and breakthroughs, and being that it's in brave, pioneering Aries (a Fire sign just like you), you'll find yourself so ready to try new things and go new places. If you're considering going back to school or studying a new topic, things will start moving forward. The same goes for issues concerning travel— if you've been itching to get on a plane, now's the time to plan a trip.

December 29 is another busy day: The Sun will sextile Neptune, and Mercury squares Mars. Since your ruling planet, the Sun, will be exchanging positive energy with dreamy, creative Neptune, today will be lovely for checking in on issues concerning intimacy. Those tricky situations that are sometimes uncomfortable to discuss get some healing today. You may feel like you're ripping a Band-Aid off, due to warrior Mars in a tense aspect to the planet of communication, Mercury, but if you stay kind and honest, everything will be all good.

Venus enters Sagittarius on December 30, blessing you with love, beauty, and luck around romance. If you're not feeling particularly lovely, that's all right— this aspect will also be phenomenal for creativity. Sagittarius is the sign of foreign places and exploration. It influences both creative inspiration and romantic pursuits: Visiting museums, trying new cuisines, and traveling are perfect activities to enjoy while the planet of harmony is in Sagittarius.

Finding balance around your health is major this month, Leo, as is managing your money, but all in all, December is filled with opportunities for fun and inspiration. You won't be bored as you organize your vitamins, go to bed early, and wait in doctor's offices— you'll be happy, knowing that your mind, body, and soul are in for even more parties in 2016!