This week, yes very eventful, with multiple astrological shifts and transits happening simultaneously. Mars goes retrograde in Leo for a few months, Venus goes into Aquarius and Nept for about a monthune will go directly into Pisces, on top of the fact that Mercury also recently went retrograde!
It’s not often that so many important astrological changes happen at the same time, so make sure you prepare energetically!
Mars going retrograde in Leo on December 6, 2024 invites you to think about how much you can put yourself out into the world.
Retrogrades are always a time of reflection and going inward to reassess our relationship with certain parts of ourselves. Mars is the aspect of you that concerns how you spend your energy, how assertive you are, and how to break through the external things that don’t serve you.
From an early age we are told not to take up space; we often feel ashamed for seeking attention, even though it is to some extent very natural, normal and even healthy. Mars in Leo is about wanting to be seen and validated in order to feel worthy and powerful enough to go out into the world and pursue the things you desire deep in your heart. Become curious about your relationship with those parts of yourself and recognize that as an adult it is your job to give yourself permission to take up space.
It is also essential that you surround yourself with people who celebrate your light, joy and power. It is very important to realize that by giving yourself the space to embody these qualities, you also give others permission to do the same. Mars in Leo wants to express itself creatively; it wants to know that its being and essence are encouraged to flourish and shine brightly.
Find out where you are holding yourself back in your life and make a conscious effort to work against that part of yourself. How can you actually do the opposite, namely surrender yourself completely to those parts?
Perhaps during this time you can join a dancing, singing, acting, or drawing class, anything that will give you a healthy and expressive outlet for your fiery spirit!
Many modern astrologers say that Venus is exalted in Aquarius, meaning it is most powerful and comfortable there. Why is that now? In short, Venus is the planet of love, beauty, harmony and relationships, and Aquarius is the sign of the selfless humanitarian.
Venus in Aquarius on December 7, 2024 embodies love in a very pure and selfless way; it is interested in how we can all practice healthy and conscious love to achieve collective liberation. When Venus is in this sign, it invites you to question whether your way of loving is about serving your loved one or whether it is simply about your own selfish desire to feel good.
Venus in Aquarius does not want to possess his beloved, and that is a very strange and unfamiliar idea for us as a culture. We have been conditioned to believe that love is somehow about owning or possessing our partner, and of course that is so far removed from what love actually is. Love seeks to liberate, and that can never happen if we operate out of fear of losing our partner. We must collectively radicalize our perception of love and practice the difficult art of detachment and letting go.
You can’t fully settle into your relationship and see your partner for who he is until you’re not so busy trying to control him or mold him into something that gives you a false sense of security.
Venus in Aquarius also invites you to reexamine our models of what healthy, loving, and functional relationships look like.
Venus in Aquarius views friendship as the ultimate and purest form of love, and as a society we prioritize romantic love over platonic love. This is something we must work on collectively to bring about change, because it is our communities and intimate friendships that always have our backs and best interests in mind.
Last but not least, Neptune goes direct this week on December 7, 2024; this represents an energetic shift where things may become clearer to you.
It can feel like a fog has lifted and you can finally see things in a more rational and objective light. When Neptune is retrograde it is a time when things can be deceptive and unlike what they really are, and you are more likely to see things as you hope they are rather than what they really are.
This is a great time to get in touch with your spiritual and creative side and practice exercises that will help you build a consistent and healthy relationship with your soul and imaginative inner realms!
Planetary locations during this week
- The Sun: Sagittarius (November 21, 2024 – December 21)
- Mercury: Sagittarius (November 3, 2024 – January 8, 2024)
- Venus: Capricorn (November 11, 2024 – December 7, 2024) Aquarius (December 7 – January 2)
- Mars: Leo (November 3, 2024 – January 6, 2025)
- Jupiter: Gemini (May 25, 2024 – June 9, 2025)
- Saturn: Pisces (March 7, 2023 – May 24, 2025)
- Uranus: Taurus (until April 25, 2026)
- Neptune: Pisces (until March 30, 2025)
- Pluto: Aquarius (November 19, 2024 – March 8, 2043)
Daily astrological snapshots
Monday December 2
Sun
Archer
Moon
Capricorn – today the energy is grounded, practical and serious. This is a good time to focus and get started.
Astrological aspect
Venus in Capricorn trines Uranus in Taurus – this is a good time to break away from old and outdated habits within your relationships that no longer resonate with you or serve you.
Tuesday December 3
Sun
Archer
Moon
Ibex
Astrological aspect
Moon in Capricorn sextile Saturn in Pisces – you may feel a stronger need to get serious about your emotional boundaries.
Having clarity about your needs and wants only brings you closer to those you are connected to.
Wednesday December 4
Sun
Archer
Moon
Aquarius – allow yourself to disconnect from what is happening around you and indulge in activities that stimulate you on an intellectual level.
It’s necessary to think outside the box and be your quirky, strange self every now and then!
Astrological aspect
Mercury in Sagittarius opposite Jupiter in Gemini – today you may experience additional periods of optimism and expansion. Ride that wave.
Be careful not to be too unrealistic or lofty in your ideas and beliefs.
Thursday December 5
Sun
Archer
Moon
Aquarius
Astrological aspect
Sun conjunct Mercury in Sagittarius – this is a great day to study, learn and nurture things that nourish and nourish you on a mental and intellectual level.
Friday December 6
Sun
Archer
Moon
Aquarius
Astrological aspect
Mars retrograde in Leo – this transit will last a few months. During this period, it is wise to think about how you spend your energy.
Can you indulge yourself in a healthy way that will help you achieve the things you want? And in what ways can you learn to be more direct and clear?
Saturday December 7
Sun
Archer
Moon
Pisces – during these few days the energy is sensitive, soft and dreamy. It is always a good practice to pay attention to your inner and imaginary/creative world during this moon transit.
Astrological aspect
Venus moves into Aquarius – when Venus enters this sign, it’s a good time to think about the relationship between your partnerships and communities.
Are the people you interact with romantically/sexually or work with people you would also be friends with and include in your community? Make sure you share common ideals and goals with your partners and loved ones!
Neptune Direct – The end of Neptune retrograde means that the fog that has obscured part of your vision for the past few months is beginning to clear.
You can begin to feel better connected to your subconscious, your intuition and your spiritual self.
Sunday December 8
Sun
Archer
Moon
Pisces
Astrological aspect
Moon in Pisces sextile Uranus in Taurus. – it’s important to practice a healthy level of emotional detachment every now and then.
This allows you to have a more objective and detached perspective so that you don’t get so caught up in your inner world that you can’t see things clearly.
Then join astrologer Terence Guardino for this week video astrology prediction.
