Aries Monthly Horoscope December 2022 (2024)

Overview for this Month: Aries (All)

December 2022 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Aries:

You have your eye on the long term this month, dear Aries, and you're not always content with routine. It's a great time to explore and discover new ideas and experiences. As the month advances, however, your ambitions build, and the need to set goals or work toward special objectives grows.

There can be some restlessness with Mars, your ruling planet, still retrograde all month. An overloaded, demanding schedule is possible, but even if you're not in high demand, you can resent being tied down, making it sometimes challenging to stay on top of daily work and responsibilities. Education, debate, obligations to others, or inner restlessness can interfere with your daily affairs.

The Full Moon on the 7th occurs when the Moon aligns with retrograde Mars. This brings an especially busy note to your life. It's a time for special attention to your daily affairs, studies, and goings-on in your neighborhood. You can feel a strong desire to be understood. There can be an epiphany about your daily life, mobility, studies, or general mental outlook and communications. These areas of your life are complicated again this month with Mars retrograde. However, as you become more aware of your needs, you'll discover ways to make improvements. This Full Moon helps you release and purge, and a revelation about your feelings can spur you on. There can be more edits or reviews necessary before you get there, but discoveries now help you see the right path.

Even so, larger themes in the month encourage you to reach beyond your routine to explore new ideas, concepts, places, and activities. December can bring fantastic opportunities to learn, share, or teach something valuable. You might pay special attention to activities that help you unwind and decompress, but do make some room for freeform activities that feed your spirit and satisfy your itch to learn and discover. Money ideas or money itself can also emerge in unusual ways.

Career or life path matters come into stronger focus as December advances. Increasingly, your sense of responsibility comes into play. Mercury and then Venus move to the top of your solar chart on the 6th and 9th, and the Sun does the same on the 21st. These moves give you a professional or public voice and are vital for improving your reputation or strengthening your goals.

The New Moon on the 23rd can pull all of this together and may present you with an opportunity to start fresh in your career or regarding your life path direction, long-term goals, or reputation. A new plan can unfold now and fill you with high hopes and a sense of purpose.

Mercury is retrograde from the 29th forward, however, and rethinking some of your goals or waiting on information can figure strongly. You may need to backtrack over work that you thought was complete. It eventually can work to your advantage, as you'll be better prepared to take advantage of the opportunities that come your way, knowing what it is you want.

Mars will continue its retrograde until January 12th. There can be some frustrating slowdowns, or you can feel tense about deadlines and impatient with matters that aren't accelerating at the pace you'd like. Disorder in your daily affairs, as well as with communications and transportation, can be disruptive.

Nevertheless, two important moves involving your sign in December give you a good sense of optimism. For one, Chiron turns direct in Aries, and people more readily recognize your charm and unique personality. A pleasant change of pace is in store, and a realization or discovery that pushes you to take charge of your life can come. Avoiding problems has likely been an issue in the five months of Chiron's retrograde, but this can cause anxiety that creeps into many areas of life and subtly undermines general happiness. As you advance, you feel more confident that you can overcome insecurities that may have kept you from doing things you've always wanted to do.

For another, Jupiter heads into your sign for a stay until mid-May. New ideas and interests can be exciting. You naturally put more faith in yourself and your capabilities. In the months ahead, you'll be exploring more personal opportunities.

Aries (Born March 21 to 31)
AND Aries Ascendant from 0 to 10 degrees Aries:

December 2022 Aries Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

December 2022

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until December 21st:

The Sun continues to shine its light on your solar ninth house now. This is a cycle in which you seek to expand your experiences and awareness, whether through philosophical thinking, higher education, travel, or simply activities that take you away from your everyday routines. You may feel a little restless if you don't find ways to explore.

It's an excellent period for looking at your life from a different perspective--a broader one--whether you initiate this process or you make contact with others who stimulate you to think about your circ*mstances differently. Your energy is strong, open, and friendly right now, you come across well to others, and you are a little bolder and adventurous than usual.

From December 21st forward:

The Sun illuminates your career and reputation sector. More than any other time of the year, your focus is drawn to your "place" or standing in the outer world, and your reputation. This is the time when you are more interested in, and focused on, accomplishing something important. Your competency is something that you are especially sensitive to during this cycle.

You want to shine! Your vision is practical right now, and you want to see tangible results for your efforts. More contact with authority figures is likely during this period. Recognition is likely to come your way whether you ask for it or not, and the responsibility that comes right along with it! Do what you feel is right, keeping in mind that you are at your most visible during this period in the year.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort, Pleasure

Until December 9th:

Venus continues to grace your solar ninth house. During this cycle, your ideals in love are set high. You might become inspired by a loved one now, or someone might awaken a new perspective or way of thinking in you. You could also enjoy a trip, or a new adventure of sorts. In fact, you are attracted to anything that is non-routine and fare best when you are reaching out beyond your usual bounds. You might be attracted to people or even objects that are exotic or different in some way during this cycle. It's a good period for personal charm and attractiveness in general.

From December 9th forward:

Venus graces your solar tenth house now. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come through your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until December 6th:

Mercury continues to transit your solar ninth house. During this cycle, you are especially fond of exchanging ideas with others, particularly your personal philosophies. You are inclined to take a broader look at things now, rather than concentrate on the details. You are communicating with more persuasiveness, enthusiasm, and optimism at this time.

From December 6th forward:

Mercury transits your solar tenth house. You are likely thinking a lot about your career and business matters, or your career requires more communication than usual during this cycle. You speak with authority during this period, and you are more accountable than usual for what (and how) you communicate. Your ideas may come into public view now.

Use the power of words to influence authority figures. This is an excellent period for developing career and professional plans or strategies. You may be turned to for advice or for your opinion on important matters. Although approachable and ready to communicate, you are less inclined to chat about frivolous matters now.

You tend to think about your position or standing on a professional level more frequently during this cycle. You are likely doing some multi-tasking regarding career and business matters. Negative use of this influence would be to worry unnecessarily about your reputation and responsibilities.

Mercury is retrograde from December 29th to January 18th:

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications in general and job or health-related communications because Mercury rules these areas of your life. There can be delays or rethinking with these matters.

Occurring in your solar tenth house this time, extra care should be exercised when communicating with the public, superiors, and co-workers. You may find that communications with bosses and co-workers, and concerning professional matters in general, can be tricky during this cycle. Strive to be as clear as possible so that you are not misunderstood when dealing with the public. Put off making definite career decisions as much as possible for the time being. You may be re-thinking matters regarding your life path, which is a good idea, but it's best to think rather than act for now, as your judgment may be compromised. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with authority figures during this cycle; or, better yet, take this time to rethink concerns and grievances before talking about them prematurely.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Mars is retrograde from October 30th, 2022, until January 12th, 2023:

All Mars retrograde cycles affect you on a highly personal level because Mars is your sign's ruler. If you have an Aries Ascendant, Mars is your chart ruler, and Mars retrograde can also affect you on the physical plane as well as your personal presentation or image to others. You don't assert yourself or state what it is that you want as directly as you normally do, and you could be withdrawn and introspective, pulling back from life a little as you figure out what it is that you truly want from it. Pushing yourself during this Mars retrograde cycle will only lead to frustrations and slowdowns. It's time to review how you have been handling yourself in terms of self-assertion and expression of anger in general, and for considering making changes to your approach to getting what you want out of life.

Occurring in your solar third house during this date range, mental projects, courses, or studies could be less exciting or invigorating for the time being. Perhaps a project you've been working on and enthused about encounters some snags and you put it to the side or even feel the urge to abandon it altogether. Some of you could be quite preoccupied with problems in these areas. Challenges with self-expression,pushing/selling your ideas, or with neighbors and siblings may occur now. Social interactions can be a little strained now, as you may feel the need to hold back or there is a lack of usual spontaneity in your communications. There can be frustration with daily routines. It's time to rethink, revise, and reorganize your plans. Backtracking is a good idea. In fact, this is a strong time for making important edits of work already in progress.

Overview Horoscope:

December 2022 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Aries:

You have your eye on the long term this month, dear Aries, and you're not always content with routine. It's a great time to explore and discover new ideas and experiences. As the month advances, however, your ambitions build, and the need to set goals or work toward special objectives grows.

There can be some restlessness with Mars, your ruling planet, still retrograde all month. An overloaded, demanding schedule is possible, but even if you're not in high demand, you can resent being tied down, making it sometimes challenging to stay on top of daily work and responsibilities. Education, debate, obligations to others, or inner restlessness can interfere with your daily affairs.

The Full Moon on the 7th occurs when the Moon aligns with retrograde Mars. This brings an especially busy note to your life. It's a time for special attention to your daily affairs, studies, and goings-on in your neighborhood. You can feel a strong desire to be understood. There can be an epiphany about your daily life, mobility, studies, or general mental outlook and communications. These areas of your life are complicated again this month with Mars retrograde. However, as you become more aware of your needs, you'll discover ways to make improvements. This Full Moon helps you release and purge, and a revelation about your feelings can spur you on. There can be more edits or reviews necessary before you get there, but discoveries now help you see the right path.

Even so, larger themes in the month encourage you to reach beyond your routine to explore new ideas, concepts, places, and activities. December can bring fantastic opportunities to learn, share, or teach something valuable. You might pay special attention to activities that help you unwind and decompress, but do make some room for freeform activities that feed your spirit and satisfy your itch to learn and discover. Money ideas or money itself can also emerge in unusual ways.

Career or life path matters come into stronger focus as December advances. Increasingly, your sense of responsibility comes into play. Mercury and then Venus move to the top of your solar chart on the 6th and 9th, and the Sun does the same on the 21st. These moves give you a professional or public voice and are vital for improving your reputation or strengthening your goals.

The New Moon on the 23rd can pull all of this together and may present you with an opportunity to start fresh in your career or regarding your life path direction, long-term goals, or reputation. A new plan can unfold now and fill you with high hopes and a sense of purpose.

Mercury is retrograde from the 29th forward, however, and rethinking some of your goals or waiting on information can figure strongly. You may need to backtrack over work that you thought was complete. It eventually can work to your advantage, as you'll be better prepared to take advantage of the opportunities that come your way, knowing what it is you want.

Mars will continue its retrograde until January 12th. There can be some frustrating slowdowns, or you can feel tense about deadlines and impatient with matters that aren't accelerating at the pace you'd like. Disorder in your daily affairs, as well as with communications and transportation, can be disruptive.

Nevertheless, two important moves involving your sign in December give you a good sense of optimism. For one, Chiron turns direct in Aries, and people more readily recognize your charm and unique personality. A pleasant change of pace is in store, and a realization or discovery that pushes you to take charge of your life can come. Avoiding problems has likely been an issue in the five months of Chiron's retrograde, but this can cause anxiety that creeps into many areas of life and subtly undermines general happiness. As you advance, you feel more confident that you can overcome insecurities that may have kept you from doing things you've always wanted to do.

For another, Jupiter heads into your sign for a stay until mid-May. New ideas and interests can be exciting. You naturally put more faith in yourself and your capabilities. In the months ahead, you'll be exploring more personal opportunities.

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Aries (Born April 1 to 10)
AND Aries Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Aries:

December 2022 Aries Career, & General Trends

December 2022

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

This month, with the Sun spotlighting your solar ninth house, your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now.

A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with managing everyday affairs and important details.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until December 17th:

Venus continues to grace your solar ninth house. During this cycle, your ideals in love are set high. You might become inspired by a loved one now, or someone might awaken a new perspective or way of thinking in you. You could also enjoy a trip, or a new adventure of sorts. In fact, you are attracted to anything that is non-routine and fare best when you are reaching out beyond your usual bounds. You might be attracted to people or even objects that are exotic or different in some way during this cycle. It's a good period for personal charm and attractiveness in general.

From December 18th forward:

Venus graces your solar tenth house now. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come through your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until December 13th:

Mercury continues to transit your solar ninth house. During this cycle, you are especially fond of exchanging ideas with others, particularly your personal philosophies. You are inclined to take a broader look at things now, rather than concentrate on the details. You are communicating with more persuasiveness, enthusiasm, and optimism at this time.

From December 13th forward:

Mercury transits your solar tenth house. You are likely thinking a lot about your career and business matters, or your career requires more communication than usual during this cycle. You speak with authority during this period, and you are more accountable than usual for what (and how) you communicate. Your ideas may come into public view now.

Use the power of words to influence authority figures. This is an excellent period for developing career and professional plans or strategies. You may be turned to for advice or for your opinion on important matters. Although approachable and ready to communicate, you are less inclined to chat about frivolous matters now.

You tend to think about your position or standing on a professional level more frequently during this cycle. You are likely doing some multi-tasking regarding career and business matters. Negative use of this influence would be to worry unnecessarily about your reputation and responsibilities.

Mercury is retrograde from December 29th to January 18th:

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications in general and job or health-related communications because Mercury rules these areas of your life. There can be delays or rethinking with these matters.

Occurring in your solar tenth house this time, extra care should be exercised when communicating with the public, superiors, and co-workers. You may find that communications with bosses and co-workers, and concerning professional matters in general, can be tricky during this cycle. Strive to be as clear as possible so that you are not misunderstood when dealing with the public. Put off making definite career decisions as much as possible for the time being. You may be re-thinking matters regarding your life path, which is a good idea, but it's best to think rather than act for now, as your judgment may be compromised. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with authority figures during this cycle; or, better yet, take this time to rethink concerns and grievances before talking about them prematurely.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Mars is retrograde from October 30th, 2022, until January 12th, 2023:

All Mars retrograde cycles affect you on a highly personal level because Mars is your sign's ruler. If you have an Aries Ascendant, Mars is your chart ruler, and Mars retrograde can also affect you on the physical plane as well as your personal presentation or image to others. You don't assert yourself or state what it is that you want as directly as you normally do, and you could be withdrawn and introspective, pulling back from life a little as you figure out what it is that you truly want from it. Pushing yourself during this Mars retrograde cycle will only lead to frustrations and slowdowns. It's time to review how you have been handling yourself in terms of self-assertion and expression of anger in general, and for considering making changes to your approach to getting what you want out of life.

Occurring in your solar third house during this date range, mental projects, courses, or studies could be less exciting or invigorating for the time being. Perhaps a project you've been working on and enthused about encounters some snags and you put it to the side or even feel the urge to abandon it altogether. Some of you could be quite preoccupied with problems in these areas. Challenges with self-expression,pushing/selling your ideas, or with neighbors and siblings may occur now. Social interactions can be a little strained now, as you may feel the need to hold back or there is a lack of usual spontaneity in your communications. There can be frustration with daily routines. It's time to rethink, revise, and reorganize your plans. Backtracking is a good idea. In fact, this is a strong time for making important edits of work already in progress.

Overview Horoscope:

December 2022 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Aries:

You have your eye on the long term this month, dear Aries, and you're not always content with routine. It's a great time to explore and discover new ideas and experiences. As the month advances, however, your ambitions build, and the need to set goals or work toward special objectives grows.

There can be some restlessness with Mars, your ruling planet, still retrograde all month. An overloaded, demanding schedule is possible, but even if you're not in high demand, you can resent being tied down, making it sometimes challenging to stay on top of daily work and responsibilities. Education, debate, obligations to others, or inner restlessness can interfere with your daily affairs.

The Full Moon on the 7th occurs when the Moon aligns with retrograde Mars. This brings an especially busy note to your life. It's a time for special attention to your daily affairs, studies, and goings-on in your neighborhood. You can feel a strong desire to be understood. There can be an epiphany about your daily life, mobility, studies, or general mental outlook and communications. These areas of your life are complicated again this month with Mars retrograde. However, as you become more aware of your needs, you'll discover ways to make improvements. This Full Moon helps you release and purge, and a revelation about your feelings can spur you on. There can be more edits or reviews necessary before you get there, but discoveries now help you see the right path.

Even so, larger themes in the month encourage you to reach beyond your routine to explore new ideas, concepts, places, and activities. December can bring fantastic opportunities to learn, share, or teach something valuable. You might pay special attention to activities that help you unwind and decompress, but do make some room for freeform activities that feed your spirit and satisfy your itch to learn and discover. Money ideas or money itself can also emerge in unusual ways.

Career or life path matters come into stronger focus as December advances. Increasingly, your sense of responsibility comes into play. Mercury and then Venus move to the top of your solar chart on the 6th and 9th, and the Sun does the same on the 21st. These moves give you a professional or public voice and are vital for improving your reputation or strengthening your goals.

The New Moon on the 23rd can pull all of this together and may present you with an opportunity to start fresh in your career or regarding your life path direction, long-term goals, or reputation. A new plan can unfold now and fill you with high hopes and a sense of purpose.

Mercury is retrograde from the 29th forward, however, and rethinking some of your goals or waiting on information can figure strongly. You may need to backtrack over work that you thought was complete. It eventually can work to your advantage, as you'll be better prepared to take advantage of the opportunities that come your way, knowing what it is you want.

Mars will continue its retrograde until January 12th. There can be some frustrating slowdowns, or you can feel tense about deadlines and impatient with matters that aren't accelerating at the pace you'd like. Disorder in your daily affairs, as well as with communications and transportation, can be disruptive.

Nevertheless, two important moves involving your sign in December give you a good sense of optimism. For one, Chiron turns direct in Aries, and people more readily recognize your charm and unique personality. A pleasant change of pace is in store, and a realization or discovery that pushes you to take charge of your life can come. Avoiding problems has likely been an issue in the five months of Chiron's retrograde, but this can cause anxiety that creeps into many areas of life and subtly undermines general happiness. As you advance, you feel more confident that you can overcome insecurities that may have kept you from doing things you've always wanted to do.

For another, Jupiter heads into your sign for a stay until mid-May. New ideas and interests can be exciting. You naturally put more faith in yourself and your capabilities. In the months ahead, you'll be exploring more personal opportunities.

See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.

Get your unique Personalized Horoscope for the year ahead—over 100 pages long—for a detailed guide to your best days and your most challenging days for attracting love, career success, communication, and more.

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Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our .

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romantic compatibility reports, including the Synastry and Love Ties reports.

See also general trends for Aries in 2023.

See also detailed 2022 Aries Yearly Horoscope.

Aries (Born April 11 to 20)
AND Aries Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Aries:

December 2022 Aries Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

December 2022

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until December 11th:

The Sun continues to highlight your solar eighth house. Your attention turns inward, as well as to close personal relationships on a deeper level. Personal transformations, personal power, and intimate matters fulfill you most during this cycle. There may be a strong focus on other's money, such as the resources of a partner, inheritance, banking and loans, or taxes.

You are more intense in your mood and disposition, and perhaps even secretive, at this time of year. You are more in touch with the deeper and even primal elements of your own personality, and more able to see these things in others. This can be a determined and personally powerful time of year if you apply the energy of this transit constructively.

From December 12th forward:

This month, with the Sun spotlighting your solar ninth house, your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now.

A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with managing everyday affairs and important details.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

From the 1st to 25th:

Venus graces your solar ninth house during this period. A taste for the exotic takes hold during this cycle. Routine affairs simply don't seem to satisfy. You receive pleasure from anything that expands your horizons, both physically and mentally. Foreign people and places may particularly appeal now. You tend to be expansive and generous when it comes to love. A love interest who attracts you during this cycle may be somebody who you previously wouldn't consider attractive, or someone whose cultural background is very different than yours. You have a taste for the exotic and the spirit to match. Public relations work, promotion, and other such endeavors are favored now. It is more about how you express yourself than the specifics of what you are saying that helps sway others to your position. There could be especial rapport with foreigners and with women if you are traveling during this period. You are all the more attractive and charming with this position, which increases your popularity. If a romance were to begin now, it is more likely to be with someone of a different background or educational level, or someone you meet through travel. You have a taste for the exotic now that can show up in many areas of your life--who you are attracted to, what you buy, the kind of art or entertainment you enjoy, and so forth.

From December 26th forward:

Venus graces your solar tenth house now. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come through your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until December 21st:

Mercury continues to transit your solar ninth house. During this cycle, you are especially fond of exchanging ideas with others, particularly your personal philosophies. You are inclined to take a broader look at things now, rather than concentrate on the details. You are communicating with more persuasiveness, enthusiasm, and optimism at this time.

From December 21st forward:

Mercury transits your solar tenth house. You are likely thinking a lot about your career and business matters, or your career requires more communication than usual during this cycle. You speak with authority during this period, and you are more accountable than usual for what (and how) you communicate. Your ideas may come into public view now.

Use the power of words to influence authority figures. This is an excellent period for developing career and professional plans or strategies. You may be turned to for advice or for your opinion on important matters. Although approachable and ready to communicate, you are less inclined to chat about frivolous matters now.

You tend to think about your position or standing on a professional level more frequently during this cycle. You are likely doing some multi-tasking regarding career and business matters. Negative use of this influence would be to worry unnecessarily about your reputation and responsibilities.

Mercury is retrograde from December 29th to January 18th:

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications in general and job or health-related communications because Mercury rules these areas of your life. There can be delays or rethinking with these matters.

Occurring in your solar tenth house this time, extra care should be exercised when communicating with the public, superiors, and co-workers. You may find that communications with bosses and co-workers, and concerning professional matters in general, can be tricky during this cycle. Strive to be as clear as possible so that you are not misunderstood when dealing with the public. Put off making definite career decisions as much as possible for the time being. You may be re-thinking matters regarding your life path, which is a good idea, but it's best to think rather than act for now, as your judgment may be compromised. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with authority figures during this cycle; or, better yet, take this time to rethink concerns and grievances before talking about them prematurely.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Mars is retrograde from October 30th, 2022, until January 12th, 2023:

All Mars retrograde cycles affect you on a highly personal level because Mars is your sign's ruler. If you have an Aries Ascendant, Mars is your chart ruler, and Mars retrograde can also affect you on the physical plane as well as your personal presentation or image to others. You don't assert yourself or state what it is that you want as directly as you normally do, and you could be withdrawn and introspective, pulling back from life a little as you figure out what it is that you truly want from it. Pushing yourself during this Mars retrograde cycle will only lead to frustrations and slowdowns. It's time to review how you have been handling yourself in terms of self-assertion and expression of anger in general, and for considering making changes to your approach to getting what you want out of life.

Occurring in your second house during this date range, money-making endeavors are in focus. Perhaps a money-making idea you have been working on and were enthused about encounters some snags and you feel the urge to abandon it altogether. Caution and perhaps anxiety may be the overriding emotions just for now. Money and security matters are extremely important to you during this cycle, but they are not as straightforward as they have been. It's time to rethink, revise, and reorganize your money and your plans. This period involves coming to a greater understanding of how the way you manage your resources impacts your confidence and your life in a general sense.

Overview Horoscope:

December 2022 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Aries:

You have your eye on the long term this month, dear Aries, and you're not always content with routine. It's a great time to explore and discover new ideas and experiences. As the month advances, however, your ambitions build, and the need to set goals or work toward special objectives grows.

There can be some restlessness with Mars, your ruling planet, still retrograde all month. An overloaded, demanding schedule is possible, but even if you're not in high demand, you can resent being tied down, making it sometimes challenging to stay on top of daily work and responsibilities. Education, debate, obligations to others, or inner restlessness can interfere with your daily affairs.

The Full Moon on the 7th occurs when the Moon aligns with retrograde Mars. This brings an especially busy note to your life. It's a time for special attention to your daily affairs, studies, and goings-on in your neighborhood. You can feel a strong desire to be understood. There can be an epiphany about your daily life, mobility, studies, or general mental outlook and communications. These areas of your life are complicated again this month with Mars retrograde. However, as you become more aware of your needs, you'll discover ways to make improvements. This Full Moon helps you release and purge, and a revelation about your feelings can spur you on. There can be more edits or reviews necessary before you get there, but discoveries now help you see the right path.

Even so, larger themes in the month encourage you to reach beyond your routine to explore new ideas, concepts, places, and activities. December can bring fantastic opportunities to learn, share, or teach something valuable. You might pay special attention to activities that help you unwind and decompress, but do make some room for freeform activities that feed your spirit and satisfy your itch to learn and discover. Money ideas or money itself can also emerge in unusual ways.

Career or life path matters come into stronger focus as December advances. Increasingly, your sense of responsibility comes into play. Mercury and then Venus move to the top of your solar chart on the 6th and 9th, and the Sun does the same on the 21st. These moves give you a professional or public voice and are vital for improving your reputation or strengthening your goals.

The New Moon on the 23rd can pull all of this together and may present you with an opportunity to start fresh in your career or regarding your life path direction, long-term goals, or reputation. A new plan can unfold now and fill you with high hopes and a sense of purpose.

Mercury is retrograde from the 29th forward, however, and rethinking some of your goals or waiting on information can figure strongly. You may need to backtrack over work that you thought was complete. It eventually can work to your advantage, as you'll be better prepared to take advantage of the opportunities that come your way, knowing what it is you want.

Mars will continue its retrograde until January 12th. There can be some frustrating slowdowns, or you can feel tense about deadlines and impatient with matters that aren't accelerating at the pace you'd like. Disorder in your daily affairs, as well as with communications and transportation, can be disruptive.

Nevertheless, two important moves involving your sign in December give you a good sense of optimism. For one, Chiron turns direct in Aries, and people more readily recognize your charm and unique personality. A pleasant change of pace is in store, and a realization or discovery that pushes you to take charge of your life can come. Avoiding problems has likely been an issue in the five months of Chiron's retrograde, but this can cause anxiety that creeps into many areas of life and subtly undermines general happiness. As you advance, you feel more confident that you can overcome insecurities that may have kept you from doing things you've always wanted to do.

For another, Jupiter heads into your sign for a stay until mid-May. New ideas and interests can be exciting. You naturally put more faith in yourself and your capabilities. In the months ahead, you'll be exploring more personal opportunities.

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Our detailed monthly horoscopes are designed to reveal and interpret the current transits of the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars in your solar chart.

Because these energies or transits do not unfold neatly into any given calendar month (many transits carry forward from one month to the next), you will find some of the energies continue from the previous month.

For example, the Sun might transit the fifth house of your solar chart from July 22 to August 22, so that you will find a similar interpretation for this transit in both July and August’s horoscope. This is normal and expected. While new months can hold new energy, transits don’t abruptly change because the calendar month changes.

These monthly horoscopes also include an overview paragraph, as well as other energies specific to the month, such as retrogrades, eclipses, or major outer planet transits.

The Highlights section reveals lunar cycle dates. Lunar cycles repeat themselves approximately every 28 days, so it is normal to see the same lunar peaks, such as “Your Personal New Moon” and “Monthly career peak” repeat themselves from month to month, but with different dates. They serve as a helpful guide to cycle peaks in different areas of life, such as financial, career, romance, and partnership.

The horoscopes are divided into three groups or decanates, and the differences between the groups are subtle in parts and large in other parts. For those who prefer a whole sign approach to horoscopes (classic), simply read the first decanate regardless of your birthdate.

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