December 2024 horoscopes: Get lucky in love this winter

It’s time to hang the mistletoe and cozy up to keep warm, because the holidays have arrived! And when it comes to the astrology of December, the planets are feeling both naughty and nice. Mercury retrograde is causing communication clashes for the first half of the month, while Mars retrograde could be a buzzkill in the bedroom from December 6th onward. However, the winter solstice on December 21st aligns with one of the most romantic and indulgent cosmic connections of the year, so there are plenty of festive opportunities to get lucky in love, too.

Sagittarius

November 22nd - December 21st

Happy birthday season, Sagittarius! The new moon in your sign on December 1st is the perfect time to tap into your wild side and make a sexy birthday wish. Some spontaneous and sultry adventures may be in order. Two weeks later, the full moon floods your relationships with open-hearted energy, so talk through your feelings and smooth over any holiday dramas. It’s time to kiss and make up. As the winter solstice rolls around, conversations get even more thrilling, flirty, and connected. Express every last desire and indulge in the lavender haze of love.

Capricorn

December 22nd - January 19th

Relationships are much more fulfilling when you know what you want, and the new moon on December 1st is a steamy time to explore solo sex or indulge in naughty private fantasies. What turns you on? The following week, you may find yourself reevaluating your personal boundaries and true desires. Honor your truth! Once your birthday season starts on December 21st, you’ll be feeling much more confident in love and beyond. Unexpected pleasures reign supreme at the end of the month, so make a sensual birthday wish under the new moon on December 30th.

Aquarius

January 20th - February 18th

Once Mars retrograde starts on December 6th, you might feel a little less inclined to make the first move or act on your passions in relationships. It’s OK to step back and let others take initiative! Thankfully, amorous Venus starts gracing your sign the next day, so re-evaluate what turns you on and focus on connecting with your lover(s) on a more sensual and emotional level. The mid-month full moon fills your inbox (and outbox) with flirty texts galore. Whether you’re single or committed, the whole holiday week is a great time to turn up your charms and lean into romance.

Pisces

February 19th - March 19th

Meeting someone through a festive social event or introducing a partner to your friends ahead of the holidays is a great way to spend the first week of December. But during the middle of the month, you might be more interested in solo sex or some cuddly time at home with your lover(s). Do some Netflix and chillin’, and give yourself space to do your own thing. You’ll be ready to come out of your shell again once the winter solstice comes around, so have some sexy holiday fun to wrap up the year.

Aries

March 20th - April 19th

Long-lost lovers from faraway places might be around for the holidays, so don’t be surprised if one comes knocking on your door looking for a hometown hookup. Your sex drive is through the roof in early December, so you may want to accept an offer! However, due to Mars retrograde, you may notice a slight libido lull after that. Get yourself in the mood by leaning into your sensual side or building up a deeper emotional connection with a lover. The mid-month full moon is the perfect time for a heart to heart.

Taurus

April 20th - May 20th

December kicks off with a deep and intimate new moon that inspires you to get extra vulnerable with your lover(s). Emotional closeness can enhance your sex life in a big way when you’re setting the boundaries necessary to protect your heart. The mid-month full moon is the perfect time to tell your lover(s) exactly what you want and how you want it. Sometimes sensuality is a conversation. Unexpected changes of heart could rock your relationships at the end of the month, but the new moon on December 30th will help you embrace your truth.

Gemini

May 21st - June 20th

The first half of the month is a good time to work through relationship issues, and the truth-seeking new moon on December 1st is a great time to take what you’re learning and turn over a new leaf in love. Sweet Venus hits your adventure zone a week later, giving you a craving for new romantic experiences. Chase them down under the mid-month full moon! The whole week before Christmas is full of indulgent, flirtatious, and wildly amorous energy, so a holiday fling might be the most magical gift of all.

Cancer

June 21st - July 22nd

Romance is all around you this month, and once amorous Venus hits your intimacy zone on December 7th, sex will feel especially transcendent. Get lost in your love affairs. A cuffing season fling could easily become something more once the winter solstice hits on December 21st, and existing relationships might get more serious, too. By the time the end-of-month new moon rolls around, you’ll know exactly what kind of relationship you want to invest your time in.

Leo

July 23rd - August 22nd

The free-spirited new moon on December 1st is full of fun and flirtatious energy that lights up your passionate side. Don’t be surprised if a sexy someone from your past comes around for a second chance, too. You may feel like you’ve lost your mojo once Mars retrograde starts a week later, but you can remedy that by embracing a more sensual approach to physical intimacy. A little foreplay goes a long way. Hit the town for some holiday fun with your significant other during the week before Christmas. If you’re single, that’s a great time to mingle.

Virgo

August 23rd - September 22nd

The first week of December is full of flirty energy that’s perfect for playing the field or having some racy fun, so prioritize extra playtime with a partner or schedule a date night with someone new. Mid-month has you feeling more domestic, so host a cozy holiday hang at home with a lover, mistletoe and all. The winter solstice lights up your desire for romance, and the new moon on December 30th brings a renewed sense of passion. Bottle up the passion and try to make it last.

Libra

September 23rd - October 22nd

Lover Venus starts lighting up your sex and dating zone on December 7th, making it easy to draw in a crush like a bee to honey or make a current partner fall for you all over again. The mid-month full moon brings your adventurous side out into the open, and the whole week following is packed with passion and excitement. Do something wild to break out of your romantic comfort zone. Look out for the love bug at the end of the month, as unexpectedly deep feelings could take your heart by surprise.

Scorpio

October 23rd - November 21st

Turn off your brain and let your sensory pleasures lead the way under the new moon on December 1st. A little body heat can stave off the winter cold. The full moon two weeks lights up your heart with deep and powerful feelings, making sex as emotionally intimate as it is physical. Changes of heart at the end of the month could bring unexpected shake-ups to your relationships, but talking it through and expressing yourself with honesty is the key to problem-solving.