By Narayana Montúfar
Sagittarius season (November 21 to December 20) is sure to send you on a deep inner quest! The Archer is the sign of “the seeker,” and this year, you’re seeking a completely new sense of identity.
With Mercury being retrograde almost all season (November 25 to December 15), friends, exes, and once-considered lost opportunities return in a surprising turn of events. While Sagittarius season tends to carry a celebratory vibe, you’re now more focused on all the steps needed so you can shift your mindset toward the future when the time is right. On November 19, tiny but magnanimous Pluto marched into futuristic Aquarius. By now, it’s clear that your usual life habits and career strategies no longer apply.
It’s time to embrace radical change—but before you can do that, you must sink into a deep soul-searching state for a few months! The December 6 Mars retrograde kicks off this period of introspection, which, by February 23, 2025, seeks to reshape your passions and desires fully. At this season’s December 1 new moon in Sagittarius, set the intention to surrender to this profound transformation, which should include room in your schedule for more sleep and relaxation. Once Mars is retrograde, your body will most likely need it.
An important relationship could be on your mind between December 6 and the December 15 full moon in Gemini due to the clash between the cosmic lovers (Venus and Mars). With Venus traveling in Aquarius now, we are all trying to break free from restrictions, regardless of the nature of the relationship. If business dealings require talks about boundaries or negotiations, do your best to balance things out. Since the retrograde of Mars is a three-month-long influence, there’s also no rush to arrive at a conclusion. Instead, resolve to observe how mindsets, hearts, and even the rules shift in unexpected ways.
This solar season does end on a good note! On December 19, the two benefic planets (Venus and Jupiter) harmonize in the sky, rewriting this season’s intense and dramatic stories with a sweeter, more optimistic tone. Each sign has more to come during this exciting season. Find your specific horoscope for Sagittarius season below (and don’t forget to check both your sun and rising signs!)
Aries
For you, Aries, Sagittarius season is always a time of mental expansion and physical exploration. But this year, you might become more nostalgic about the past due to Mercury’s retrograde from November 25 to December 15. Perhaps you crave to travel to visit family or reconnect with some friends (or lovers) from the past. Alternatively, you may want to take a second stab at learning a complex skill or language around December 6, when Mercury clashes with Saturn, the planet of self-mastery.
Resolve to take life easily, however, on December 6, when Mars initiates its two-and-a-half-month retrograde, lowering your energy levels in the process. At a deeper level, this retrograde seeks to redirect your passions. With Pluto finally out of your career sector (since November 19), you’re most likely searching for a more mellow pace of life anyway.
Taurus
Your finances are front and center this season with the sun and Mercury retrograde asking you to review your budget, Taurus. If you have any debt, the December 1 new moon is your ideal moment to create a plan to slowly eradicate it. The same goes if you’re trying to save money steadily instead. In any case, make your first move right after Mercury goes direct on December 15.
The retrograde of Mars that begins on December 6 might expose the need to fix some things at home—whether physically or behaviorally. Over the next two-and-a-half months, you might focus on fixing your foundation, which might also include clearing the air about old feelings or mishappening with your family, partner, or roommate. This season, this energy peaks between December 12 and the December 15 full moon.
Gemini
Your planet, Mercury, is beginning another retrograde, and this time, it’s activating your sphere of partnerships. This entire season, deep romantic conversations might be the name of your game! You might also be renegotiating a business contract or at least some of your deadlines, especially as the December 15 full moon shines in Gemini.
On December 6, the Mars retrograde invites you to rethink how you express yourself. What you say (or said in the past) could come back to haunt you when Venus and retrograde Mars perform their epic clash around December 12. Move—and especially speak—from a place of awareness as the sky transitions you from 2024 to 2025.
Cancer
Your incredible patience will pay off this season, Cancer. The three-week Mercury retrograde (November 25 to December 15) slows down your productivity in order to help you perfect your craft. This cycle of revision and hard work will peak around December 6 and December 15 during the full moon, so be prepared to focus.
On December 6, Venus enters your intimacy sector and activates Pluto, deepening your desire for connection. If you’re single, you might consider texting an ex—but keep in mind that once you open this box, it might be hard to close it. If you’re in a serious relationship, you might exchange a few thoughts about how your commitment toward one another now feels different. Keep the conversation open, as more insights are on their way.
Leo
For you, Leo, Sagittarius season marks the beginning of a transformative period (December 6 to February 23) that seeks to reignite your passion. With powerful Pluto in Aquarius (your opposite sign) since November 19, something deep inside of you is changing, especially around the way you relate to others.
Luckily, the shorter retrograde, Mercury’s backspin (November 25 to December 15), supports this inner quest. At the December 1 new moon, begin a relationship journal so you can record all the insights that come to mind concerning this area of your life. In the end, this season is all about observing and not so much about acting! The days between December 7 and December 12 bring the possibility of drama with an important relationship, so communicate with care and awareness with the ones you love.
Virgo
How strong are the foundations of your life, Virgo? This season’s Mercury retrograde (November 25 to December 15) answers that question so you can begin noticing the changes you need to make in this area of your life. The December 5 Mercury cazimi, in particular, could bring an a-ha moment concerning your relationship with those you cohabitate with—partner, family, or roommates.
Harness your energy wisely this season, Virgo. Due to the retrograde of Mars in your zone of rest and sleep, you’re bound to feel more tired than usual. Try saving your more lucid moments to focus on your current projects at work, as activations of lucky Jupiter could bring good news your way between the December 15 Gemini full moon and the December 19 Venus-Jupiter connection.
Libra
A rare astrological event is beginning to take shape this season, Libra. The lunar North Node begins merging with Neptune in Pisces starting December 8. Harness this energy to help build your relationships, whether you’re interested in attracting a romantic partner, business investor, or adding more names to your clientele. At this season’s December 1 new moon, get clear on what you want to magnetize under these lucky stars within the next few months.
Keep in mind that this influence will most likely be a slow burn due to Mars’ retrograde, which begins on December 6 and activates your friendship and community sector. You’re a social being, but you will need to practice discernment when it comes to choosing who to surround yourself with. By the time Venus and Mars clash on December 12, you’ll begin to notice which friendships are meant to accompany you into your future and which ones are not.
Scorpio
It’s a good thing you’re a master at transformation, Scorpio! This season brings some major changes ahead. Mars retrograde is your big cosmic event right now, as it completely overhauls the way you approach your career, success, and public status. During this season’s dark moon phase (December 28 and December 29), sit down to ask yourself what you truly desire in this area of your life. Chances are, both your focus and approach need a complete revamp!
Your finances are also on your mind right now. Will your money be tied to the transformation you’re experiencing? Wait until November 25 for your answer, when Mercury stations retrograde. From now until December 15, you’ll debate whether you need to create a new budget to spend less or brainstorm a new plan to make more money.
Sagittarius
How have your closest relationships defined you, dear Archer? Mercury retrograde asks this million-dollar question between November 25 and December 15. The December 1 new moon in your sign is the best time of the year to turn the outside noise off and spend time alone so you can mull over what you truly want in the year ahead. This birthday season feels different as you notice your mind becoming more powerful.
The Mercury cazimi on December 6 is a lucky moment to clear your mind and note any flashes of insight, as you might be in for a big epiphany! From December 6 to December 19, Mars retrograde might have you feeling bored or uninspired. Avoid overspending on a planet ticket, however. Instead, choose a book, class, or topic you feel curious about and dive in.
Capricorn
Prepare for a slow month productivity-wise, Capricorn. With Mercury stationing retrograde from November 25 to December 15 and Mars beginning its own backspin on December 6, don’t be surprised by a decrease in energy. Instead of moving forward, contracts and workflows will adopt a snail’s pace, especially around December 4 and December 6, when you might need to review some projects at work.
Having more space will actually be nice, as your personal life will be busy thanks to Mars moonwalking through your intimacy sector. You might have serious discussions with either a romantic partner or business consultant, most likely involving money, investments, or contacts, around December 12 and the loud December 15 full moon. By December 19, money talks most likely mellow a bit, just in time for your birthday season to arrive on December 21!
Aquarius
Relationships of all kinds will be on your mind this season, Aquarius. Mercury goes retrograde in your community and friendship sector between November 25 and December 15, bringing some movement within your social circle. By December 6, you will know whether all the information (or gossip) you’ve received is true—and luckily, the vibes begin to mellow by the time the season comes to an end.
Your personal relationships will also experience shifts due to Mars retrograde activating Venus and Pluto on December 6. You might notice an incredibly strong desire to break free from a commitment, regardless of its nature. Since this lasts three months, make sure you’re asking for space before ending things impulsively. This is especially true around the December 15 Gemini full moon, when situations reach climax.
Pisces
Sagittarius season is usually the time of the year when you experience career advancement, Pisces. This year, however, this season will be more about perfecting your craft thanks to Mercury backspinning from November 25 to December 15. Between December 4 and December 6, you might need to rethink or redo certain projects after receiving feedback from your clients or bosses.
The two-and-a-half-month Mars retrograde that begins on December 6 might ignite a desire for a healthier lifestyle within you. Around December 12, your old habits and patterns begin to feel outdated and boring, slowly making way for huge advancement in this wellness area of your life for 2025. You might close the season with a nice surprise under the lucky Venus-Jupiter connection on December 19.
Narayana Montúfar is a Mexican-born, California-based astrologer, writer, and Akashic reader who finds inspiration in the symbolic language of the cosmos. She is the author of ‘Moon Signs: Unlock Your Inner Luminary Power’, the resident astrologer for House of Intuition, and a guest writer for Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Well+Good, Refinery29, and Parade. Find her on Instagram at @narayanamontufar or at her website naromon.com.