Weekly Horoscope: December 1-December 7, Shake Up Your Routine

Here's what the cosmos have in store for your zodiac sign this week

December is here and we will be swept up in the holiday season.

While the month ahead will be tremendously slow with Mercury and Mars retrograde upon us, we will have an opportunity to reconnect with loved ones, kiss under the mistletoe and reflect on everything that has brought us to where we are now.

The new moon in Sagittarius arrives on Dec. 1, which will open doorways for us to pursue new horizons and expansion in our lives. Dec. 2 could bring spontaneity and surprises to our personal lives, Dec. 4 will bring mixed energy to navigate, while Dec. 5 could give us an “ah ha!” moment.

To end the week, we have a lot more cosmic activity, too, with Venus entering Aquarius on Dec. 7 and lasting through Jan. 2, 2025. Neptune, our planet of imagination, awakens within the deep seas of Pisces on this day, too.

Also, expect the weekend to be filled with opportunities for laughter, passion and pleasure. To make the most of it, plan special moments or attend events to feel enraptured by the magic of the moment!

Read on for what the cosmos have in store for your zodiac sign this week!

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Aries (March 21 to April 19)

This week’s cosmic flow will fire you up, Aries! You will feel an insatiable hunger within you to explore new opportunities in your life, either personally or professionally.

Sitting back and twiddling your thumbs isn’t the vibe now and you’ll find yourself acting more spontaneous and impulsive to change up your routine. However, be aware that there could be some pressure behind the scenes that is forcing you to lie low.

On a separate note, you could find that your health is a little rocky at this time, whether that’s physically or mentally. Above all, proceed with caution and practicality and you could still feel like you have doors opening before you.

Taurus (April 20 to May 20)

Welcome to a week where you will be deeply focusing on where you stand in your relationships, Taurus.

While you’ve certainly had a lot of attention on a significant union, whether that’s in your personal life or professionally, understanding what you give and receive could be up for negotiation. Your finances could also be highlighted, though some pressure may be felt at the same time.

Some Taurus may notice that a friend on the side is deeply concerned or fighting against your relationship. Above all, stand your ground.

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Gemini (May 21 to June 20)

The cosmos is bringing a major spotlight to your core partnerships at this time, Gemini. If you’ve been dating casually, you may now be deciding whether it’s time to build further.

However, if things have been a bit rocky, you may instead be realizing that it’s just not in the cards for you to spin your wheels and waste your time any longer. If your attention has been on a professional relationship or collaborator, you could be discussing plans for what's ahead.

While this should be a time of positive growth, the universe is instead adding a tremendous amount of pressure on your shoulders tied to your professional life. The workload could feel insane and cause strain in your personal relationship, for example.

Cancer (June 21 to July 22)

The end of the year is always a whirlwind with many irons in the fire, Cancer. Luckily, you are able to juggle them all!

This week will bring a surge of momentum to your daily affairs, responsibilities and workload, though, and as much as you’re eager to race to the finish line for the year, it appears there’s almost too much on your plate.

The key now is to either delegate or attempt to focus on a healthy work-life balance so that you don’t feel like you’re drowning. Some of you could find that there’s end of the end-of-the-year expectations on your shoulders that need to be completed before the year ends.

If out of work, you could find there’s an opportunity to pick up a new job. Despite all of this, there’s also a feeling inside of you that you just need a change of routine and pace and you could feel stifled on how you’ve been pursuing new opportunities in general.

Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22)

This time of the year tends to bring all of the festive energy you’re hoping for, Leo. There’s always a little bit of childlike wonder in your soul and you could be particularly eager to embrace that as we turn into December.

Luckily, there could be so many opportunities to embrace pleasure, passion and laughter. If single, you may have a surge of new romantic options knocking at your door or if casually dating, realize you’re opening up your heart more deeply than you were before.

However, there’s also some tension building in your life, too, and it could be that your intimate needs aren’t being met or that you’re still licking your wounds regarding some previous baggage, trauma or heartbreak. The key now is to focus on how you can heal and approach life with a sweet smile!

Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

As you venture into the December holidays, Virgo, you’re feeling eager to connect with the energy of home and family.

This week could bring more attention to your living space or real estate, whether it be a renovation or a move. On a separate note, it could be a time to hash out some core details with your kindred or parents and doing so may need to be done delicately.

Also, be aware that there does appear to be some pressure from a significant other, either in your personal life or professional one, pushing back at you at this time and demanding more of your attention. This individual doesn’t want to budge and may throw some corkscrews into your plans at this time.

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Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)

You love the holiday season almost more than anyone, Libra! As you venture into the week ahead, you’re bustling with an excitable energy. You are eager to connect with people and catch up with pals or your siblings.

You could be planning a trip at this time or locking things down for travel later this month. However, be aware that there suddenly seems to be pressure from your daily responsibilities and employment, as if there are minute projects that need attention.

In fact, there could be ultimatums that if you don’t get everything handled, it’ll be held against you in the long run. The best thing to do is to try to find a way to juggle it all, and some of you may even need to delegate to others to make sure everything is handled in time.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

As you enter a new month, Scorpio, there’s an extra focus on your finances. It’s clear that you’re spending a lot now—but luckily, there could be opportunities to attract more income, too.

For instance, some of you could get a surprise raise near this time — or if you’re self-employed, pick up a lucrative contract. While the opportunity to further monetize can be exciting at first, a heavyweight might also be felt on your shoulders.

For instance, a partner could be frustrated that you’re taking on this new project and you’ll have less time to enjoy the holidays with them. This may also have to do with a child and the time spent with them instead.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

One of the most important weeks of 2024 is here for you, Sagittarius, and you’ll surely feel like the main event! The week ahead could bring you opportunities to brainstorm what you’d like to tackle in the twelve months ahead.

On a blessed note, you could feel invigorated that several doors are opening to you. Dust off that vision board and assess which path you’d like to take. If you lay the seeds now through action and intention, you could find that the building blocks more easily click into place.

However, there could be some somber energy — and pressure — being applied on you regarding your home, family or domestic life. For instance, you could realize that you’ll need to prioritize your kindred or instead make a change to your living situation to embark on this new chapter.

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Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

As we venture into December, Capricorn, you can sense that birthday season is around the corner. It is so close you can nearly taste it!

Be sure to use this week to soak up as much pleasure, romance and beauty as you can because the cosmos are in your favor. On a separate note, this week could also be focusing you on lying low, embracing a reflective tone or working in solitude behind the scenes to develop some projects.

As much as you can be a busy bee, you may actually find that the slower you go at this time the better things will work out in the end. On a separate note, there appear to be some challenges coming your way.

For example, a friend or sibling has it out to fight back against your plans at this time, a contract you thought was solid is much harder upon you than you expected or that travel will not work out this week as you’ve planned.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)

One of your favorite periods of the year is upon you, Aquarius, and you’ll be eager to celebrate life and live in the moment.

You may enjoy the cosmic energy far more than others at this time which could allow you to connect with friends who you adore. Events and mixers will be on the table, so if you’re able to leave work early and prioritize them, you’ll surely make sweet memories and add some new friends to your crew.

Still, there seems to be pressure on you regarding money at this time, too. For instance, you may find that the events you’re involved in are suddenly costing you way more or that money is too tight to engage with the people that you adore.

Prices will be high for you this year, so be sure to watch your budget!

Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20)

The year is almost over, Pisces! It’s surely been a milestone one for you for many reasons.

As you parade into December, the week ahead will turn your attention to your ambitions and professional life. For instance, you could find that you’re ready to reach toward some higher echelons.

Some of you could be offered a raise or a competitive job or client reaches out to connect with you. Others of you could find that you’re in the spotlight, perhaps even getting an award or mixing and mingling with people who are powerful and superior to you.

Despite these exciting new horizons, however, you may feel that you’re under a bit of a dark cloud. Perhaps your responsibilities are forcing you to take a step back and prioritize them or your physical or mental energy is weakened, for example.

The key now is to do your best to juggle it all. But ultimately, be sure to prioritize your own health!