Mercury and Saturn are finally moving forward—and Neptune isn’t far behind. As more planets station direct, we naturally feel momentum returning, along with a clearer sense of direction.
December is also the last month of the year, yet in Chinese astrology it opens with the Month of the Rat, the first sign of the zodiac. Already you can feel the push–pull energy: the end of the year invites rest and reflection, while the Rat brings beginnings and activation.
Layer on winter in the Northern Hemisphere—a season that calls us inward—and the holiday bustle that ramps everything up… and yes, December feels contradictory.
This month’s Yang Earth Rat energy adds to the conflict. The Rat’s native element is Water, and Earth controls Water in the Five Elements cycle. This means the forward movement you want may only come when you follow where the Earth element is guiding you.
Think of it like a small lake at the top of a mountain—still, clear, reflective. The wisdom this month comes from pausing, looking inward, and seeing what’s beneath the surface.
Neptune Stations Direct — December 10
Neptune, planet of illusion, intuition, confusion, and mysticism, will station direct on the 10th. It now moves through the final degrees of Pisces, preparing to surface truths and mysteries that have been underwater for the last 14 years.
Neptune enters Aries at the end of January—marking a major collective shift.
Full Moon in Gemini — 13° (Happening Today!)
Today brings the Cold Moon at 13° Gemini. This Full Moon is your last cosmic opportunity to fully release the energy of 2025.
Ask yourself:
What did I learn this year?
What am I ready to let go of?
What do I refuse to carry into the new year?
Write it all down and burn it. Release it. Then turn toward what you want to embrace next.
Where is 13° Gemini in your chart?
For me, it’s my 6th house of occupation and health—halle-fuckin’-lujah! This year has been rough for me health-wise, but it taught me so much about my strength and what it means to be my own safety. I’m ready to close that chapter. I welcome health and peace.
Tarot Message for the Collective — 5 of Wands Reversed
The card for December is the 5 of Wands reversed—a perfect theme for the month. Upright, this card represents conflict, chaos, and frustration. Reversed, it signals resolution, clarity, and the end of fighting.
Let December show you what still needs to be resolved before the year ends—and resolve it.
Ask yourself:
What have I learned from this Snake year?
What skins have I shed?
You have until February 4, 2026 to shed the final layers. Do it. Release what no longer serves.
If you’d like a New Year update reading, now is the perfect time to book—let’s see what the next chapter has in store for you.