Welcome to Sagittarius season and your December 2024 travel horoscope, when the zodiac gets a whiff of the archer’s insatiable wanderlust.
Sagittarius love being on the move, dotting from one destination to the next. They are the ultimate freedom-seekers of the zodiac, favouring full flexibility over a rigid itinerary with no fun. They are also expert solo travellers, making friends along the way in their eternal quest for knowledge.
There will be a few astrological caveats to contend with this month, starting with Mercury retrograde. With Mars retrograde on the horizon, there could be a few unexpected plot twists, so it’s best to adopt a more easy-going itinerary this month that can be adjusted at whim. Look out for the Winter Solstice on 21 December, signalling the Sun’s entry into Capricorn, followed by a second new moon on 30 December – your moment to set fresh intentions for the New Year.
Read on for your December 2024 travel horoscope. We recommend using your rising sign for a more accurate reading. All you need is your birth date, time, and location to work out your rising sign. If you don’t know your birth time, you can refer to your sun sign.
Capricorn Rising
Over the next few weeks, you’re prompted to get in touch with your spiritual side. A motivating new moon on 1 December offers a clean slate, nudging you to set realistic intentions in time for the new year. Travel plans could be put on the backburner for now with Mercury retrograde in motion, at least until 15 December. If you’ve always wanted to trial a health-giving wellness retreat, April and May next year bode well for a solo trip away with a few nice Taurus transits at your side. Planning future travel is a great way to channel the surrounding Sagittarius energy, which could encourage you to travel outside your comfort zone. The Winter Solstice punctuates the end of the month along with a cathartic new moon in Cancer on 30 December, ushering in rebirth and personal growth.
Aquarius Rising
Your eleventh house is in the spotlight this month, enhanced by a new moon in Sagittarius on 1 December. If travel is on the table, community-focused, eye-opening adventures take focus. You could be seeking transformative experiences that take you beyond your comfort zone. What are your hopes and dreams for next year? Whether you’re manifesting an Arctic expedition or an epic rail adventure, new moons are great for setting intentions, signifying a fresh start over a six-month cycle. Mark 15 December in your calendar, when a full moon in Gemini lights up the sky, spurring chance encounters and stimulating conversations with interesting strangers. Jupiter continues making moves in Gemini for the first half of 2025, giving you the momentum to visit locations that spark your intellectual curiosity.
Pisces Rising
Over the next few weeks, your career and public image will take centre stage. If you’re seeking a new career opportunity or about to sign a contract, remember to double check the fine print. Starting on 25 November, Mercury retrograde is known for causing miscommunication mishaps and tech glitches. This transit also toys with travel plans, causing unexpected delays. Mars retrograde begins on 6 December, landing in your sixth house. Though frustrating, this transit prompts you to reconfigure your routines in time for the New Year. Keep in mind that your friends and social scene will be taking centre stage when entering 2025. Gather the gang for a winter ski trip to start the year with a bang. If you’re planning a group summer getaway for next year, you could aim for late June or early July. Be sure to keep an eye on Jupiter’s movements around this time, when new themes begin to emerge in your fun-loving fifth house.
Aries Rising
After a period of hibernation, your innate wanderlust is back in action this month – intensified by a Sagittarius new moon on 1 December. This lunation is all about setting travel, educational and spiritual goals. You could be tempted to book a one-way ticket for the thrill of it. Rather than acting on impulse, Mercury retrograde prompts you to think twice and remain flexible. You could also be revisiting familiar territory while this transit pans out. You’ll have space to recalibrate and slow down with Mars retrograde on the horizon on 6 December. This transit could cause a few slowdowns in your creative pursuits. Though this can be frustrating, taking a step back allows you to ring in 2025 feeling truly aligned with your next steps. Look to the Cancer new moon on 30 December as a chance to visualise your ultimate bucket list dreams.
Taurus Rising
Time for an end-of-year check-in. December isn’t the time to splash the cash on a rail trip around Italy. Instead, you have your eyes set on the future, when the cosmos is clear of any retrograde chaos. For now, your eighth house of intimacy is in the spotlight, enhanced by a Sagittarius new moon on 1 December. From the get-go this month, you’ll be reviewing your obligations, investments and commitments. Spreadsheets are your friend as you get to grips with your spending habits. Use this lunation to get clear on your goals for the first half of 2025, while Jupiter hangs out in Gemini and your stability-seeking second house. By the time you’ve done the maths, Capricorn season (21 December – 19 February) brings out the part of you that seeks adventure.
Gemini Rising
Your partnerships take centre stage this month, Gemini, starting with a Sagittarius new moon on 1 December. This lunation brings a fresh approach to your relationships, both platonically and romantically. As a sign that appreciates travelling in pairs, you’ll enjoy visiting local haunts with your favourite plus one. With Mercury retrograde taking place until 15 December, you could be reviewing a close relationship before heading into 2025. Delays and tech glitches could also crop up during this period, so it’s best to plan accordingly. The second half of the month is more contemplative, with the Sun entering Capricorn on the same day as the Winter Solstice. The month ends with a cathartic Cancer new moon on 30 December, which prompts you to get vulnerable with your emotions.
Cancer Rising
Your day-to-day routine gets a refresh this month, starting with a Sagittarius new moon on 1 December. You’ll be reviewing what works and what needs a refresh, thanks to Mercury retrograde in your health sector until 15 December. Since Mars is approaching its retrograde on 6 December, it could help to ease into a new routine that’s gentle to begin with. Romance is in the air toward the end of December and early January. Planning a romantic trip to see in the New Year? You could aim for the very end of December, when a new moon in Cancer lights up the sky and sets the tone for a new beginning. This new moon is your moment to set fresh intentions for the future. As you envision your next steps, don’t forget to celebrate your achievements this past year.
Leo Rising
You’re urged to prioritise activities that make you feel free this week, enhanced by a new moon on 1 December. From the moment December begins, you’ll be re-evaluating your connections – especially with Mercury retrograde activating your sector of creativity. Try visiting somewhere that feels comfortingly familiar on or around 6 December, when Mars stations retrograde in Leo. In terms of timing, there’s a full moon in Gemini on 15 December that brings out your desire to be around others. This is likely to be a busy period for you, packed with non-stop festivities with friends. A second new moon on 30 December prompts you to review your bucket list and set fresh intentions for the New Year.
Virgo Rising
You’re happy to hibernate this month while the Sun hangs out in Sagittarius. If you’re renovating or redecorating, a Sagittarius new moon on 1 December invites you to be adventurous with your tastes. If travelling is on the table for you, it’s best to embrace a laidback itinerary in light of Mercury retrograde, which toys with travels and communication. Another planet to look out for is Mars, which begins its backspin in your spirituality sector on 6 December. This transit urges you to go deep, inspiring a solo pilgrimage – perhaps during Capricorn season (21 December – 19 January) when your playful fifth house enters the spotlight. Or you can look to spring 2025 to plan ahead for a life-changing adventure, one that once seemed like a distant concept. Maybe wait it out until the new moon in Cancer on 30 December for more clarity; this one’s bound to be emotionally charged.
Libra Rising
There’s a bit of adjusting to do during the first week of December, thanks to a mishmash of contradictory transits going on. A Sagittarius new moon on 1 December inspires you to mix and mingle, while Mercury retrograde lurks in the background, inviting you to reassess a few social ties. To party or not to party? Your mind could change in the blink of an eye amid an influx of invites. If travelling is on the table for you, mid-month is your best bet when a full moon in Gemini illuminates the sky. This chatty full moon brings out your innate ability to charm your many admirers. Make the most of this flirty and playful period, before the Sun enters Capricorn and you inevitably enter hermit mode. 2024 comes to a grand finale with a cleansing new moon in Cancer, the perfect time to set fresh intentions. Where to next? And who is blessed enough to be your travel companion of choice come 2025? Hint: it’s someone who can get on board with your carefree nature.
Scorpio Rising
It’s that time of year when your values and sense of self-worth take centre stage. A slew of planetary shifts this month encourage you to reflect on the financial goals you set for 2024, prompted by Mercury retrograde. With Mars retrograde on the horizon on 6 December, it’s best to get out and about in the great outdoors. As tempting as it is to hide from the world, you’ll feel better for spending time in nature. Travel plans aren’t exactly top priority while you wait for the dust to settle. Family time takes priority, especially with Venus spending the bulk of December in your foundational fourth house. By the end of the month, you’re due a much-deserved spa break. Time your self-care day on or around the Cancer new moon on 30 December. That way you can reap the benefits of this cleansing lunation.
Sagittarius Rising
Your zest for life is back in business. The caveat? Since late November, Mercury has been retrograde in Sagittarius, prompting you to avoid making rash decisions. This lack of spontaneity isn’t typically the Sagittarius way of doing things. In fact, nothing gets your heart racing faster than the prospect of a last-minute adventure. You can use this transit as a tool to slow down and reflect on your strengths and shadows. Thankfully the dust begins to settle around 15 December, when Mercury stations forward. There’s a full moon in Gemini on the same day, which bodes well for amplifying your voice and seeing the world. You’ll be a magnet for synergistic spirits who understand your expansive way of thinking. Try and view the end of December as a chance to turn inward and reset before heading into 2025 with renewed vigour.
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