Monthly Horoscope: Taurus, December 2022

The month opens with your ruling planet Venus in Sagittarius, boding well for finances, and you could be resolving lingering financial issues as Venus opposes Mars retrograde in Gemini on December 1. Venus also connects with Saturn in Aquarius on this day, boding well for your career or reputation! People are eager to invest in you or your work, but take it slow with finalizing logistics, as details may be overlooked as Mercury in Sagittarius squares off with Neptune in Pisces. Neptune ends its retrograde in Pisces on December 3, finding you focused on your social life. This is also a powerful time to explore your spiritually, perhaps with friends or within a group. A big dream you have for yourself can gain some forward momentum, and surrounding yourself with people who share this vision helps move things forward.

Venus squares off with Neptune on December 4, marking another exciting day in your social life—but things could feel murky if responsibilities are unclear. You may be deflated if high hopes don’t come to fruition. People are especially sensitive at this time. A whirlwind romance could take place, but it’s crucial to stay grounded and make practical choices. Big promises are made on December 6 as Mercury squares off with Jupiter in Pisces: Be careful not to overlook small details. Also on this day, Mercury enters fellow earth sign Capricorn, perhaps bringing uplifting news or an exciting opportunity. Discussions about travel, school, or publishing work kick up. Mercury in Capricorn supports you in whatever message you want to share, so it’s an exciting time to make yourself heard!

A financial situation comes to a climax during the full moon in Gemini which takes place on December 7. Important information surfaces, and you can finally find the resolution you’ve been searching for. You may finally pay off a debt or cut ties with a financially or emotionally draining situation as the sun opposes Mars retrograde on December 8. The full moon in logical Gemini helps you make sense of things, and you’re reorganizing your budget or reconnecting with your sense of security or self worth.

Keep your spending in check as Venus squares off with Jupiter on December 9! Plenty of fun can be had and this is an exciting moment in your social life and your love life, but be careful not to over-indulge. Also on December 9, Venus enters Capricorn, bringing exciting changes: Fantastic opportunities arrive, messages of love and admiration come your way. You and a partner could be traveling. The intellectual connection you share can deepen. You’re generally feeling more lucky and confident!

The sun connects with Saturn on December 12 and Mercury enters its pre-retrograde shadow, finding you receiving solid support in your career, but between now and Mercury retrograde, you might find that many of your travel or education plans are revisited and revised. The sun squares off with Neptune on December 14, putting you in a sensitive mood: Take it slow and catch up on rest. Confusion may bubble up in your social life. This is an important moment to reflect on and be clear about your boundaries: Know what you need, and set limits. While the mood might be mopey as the sun squares off with Neptune, the energy shifts as Mercury connects with Uranus in your sign, Taurus, on December 17. Big news may arrive and an exciting opportunity could present itself!

Jupiter enters Aries on December 20, finding you connecting with your intuition in some significant way. Jupiter in Aries calls you to create more time in your schedule for rest and relaxation. December 21 marks the start of Capricorn season and finds the sun squaring off with Jupiter, putting you in an especially adventurous mood! Capricorn season is an exciting time to step out of your comfort zone and try new things, and the sun’s alignment with Jupiter helps you feel especially confident! It’s a great moment to break out of a rut. You’re enjoying novel pleasures as Venus connects with Uranus on December 22. You may find yourself unexpectedly connecting with a crush or feeling excitement in an established relationship.

The new moon in Capricorn takes place on December 23, perhaps finding you planning a new trip or journey. You could be taking a new approach to managing school work, or exploring a new course of study. A new philosophy is especially inspiring at this time! You could be publishing new work and it’s an exciting moment to experiment with ideas, especially as Mercury connects with Neptune on December 24. Mercury’s connection with Neptune finds you mingling with someone inspiring, and you’re connecting with your intuition in a deep way.

An especially romantic energy flows as Venus connects with Neptune on December 28! Venus is the planet of pleasure, and Neptune of fantasy, making this an especially delightful time! This can bode well for your love life and your social life, as you connect with fun and inspiring people and perhaps enjoy some beautiful art.

Mercury retrograde begins in Capricorn and meets your ruling planet Venus on December 29, creating a sweet, friendly atmosphere at the start of the retrograde. Travel plans may be turned upside down, and it would be wise to double check your itinerary and watch out for miscommunications. Slowing down can take you a long way! Messages may be delayed, but a message that was lost long ago could finally make its way to its intended recipient. The big ideas and opportunities you’ve been exploring over the last few weeks are finally revisited and revised. You could reconnect with someone from your past or find yourself eager to revisit a course of study.

Venus and Pluto meet in the new year, January 1, 2023, inspiring a hugely passionate atmosphere. A major breakthrough can change the way you think about the world and your life. A deep, meaningful discussion with a partner can take place.

Good luck this month, Taurus, and see you in January!