Each Zodiac’s Theme For The Rest Of 2024, According To A Tarot Reader
Are you searching for your theme this month, trying to figure out how to wrap up this crazy year? December’s energy is a wild mix, including two new moons, two retrogrades, and some major planetary shifts. Let’s not forget the Winter Solstice on December 21. We’ve created this guide using astrology and tarot to understand what each zodiac sign is going through and how they can make the most of the holidays.
Aries
Card: Page of Wands
For Aries, this month’s theme is creativity. If you’ve been feeling stuck or uninspired, the Page of Wands brings passion and curiosity, sprinkled with a bit of good luck. In tarot, the Page cards are the messengers of each suit. And the Wands, connected to the element of Fire, represent the energy and motivation needed to create something fabulous and new.
However, with both Mercury and your ruling planet, Mars, in retrograde this month, the energy of this card could be slowed down. The good news is that it will pick up after December 15 when Mercury goes direct. And with the Gemini full moon in your house of communication on that same date, you may feel like making a big announcement about your newfound passion.
Taurus
Card: Six of Pentacles
As one of the most driven zodiac signs, you might be tempted to spend the holidays working overtime. However, your theme this month is community. When the Six of Pentacles appears, it suggests that you should spend time with your friends and loved ones. Whether you are giving or receiving, this card is also about an abundance of gifts, so it’s the perfect card for December.
After the Mercury Retrograde ends on December 15, the full moon shines in your house of money and career, suggesting that you don’t need to keep your nose to the grindstone. Your hard work has been noticed. Take some well-deserved time off, enjoy the fruits of your labor, and spend time with those you love.
Gemini
Card: Six of Wands
The Six of Wands, often depicted as a man riding a horse amid a cheering crowd, is about victory and recognition. For the twins of the zodiac, December’s theme is celebration. It’s your time to shine. Seriously. When Mercury Retrograde ends on December 15 and the full moon lights up your sign, the spotlight will be firmly on you. The Six of Wands suggests you may even receive an award or some well-deserved public recognition.
On the flip side, if you’ve been waiting to share big news, the full moon in Gemini is the perfect time to make your announcement. The world will celebrate with you! As if all of this wasn’t exciting enough, Neptune moves forward in your seventh house of career and social status, signaling that it’s time to step out of the shadows. You’re about to be famous. Try not to get canceled!
Cancer
Card: Five of Cups
The Water sign of Cancer will be feeling all kinds of emotions this month, especially with the appearance of the Five of Cups. Representing regret and sadness about the past, this card suggests your theme is reflection. The Suit of Cups governs emotions and relationships. If you’re struggling in these areas, now is the time to pause and reflect. Additionally, when Jupiter heads up against Saturn in your spiritual house on December 24, it will be a great time to journal and practice self-care.
Furthermore, with the Sun and Mercury Retrograde occurring in your sixth house of career, you may feel like losing yourself in work to avoid all the feels. Virgo, the Hermit, rules the sixth house, which will heighten your desire to pull away from everyone. While it is okay to avoid the hustle and bustle of the holidays, don’t retreat into your head too much. Evaluate where things went wrong, but don’t fixate on the negative things.
Leo
Card: Knight of Pentacles
This month Leo wants to charge recklessly ahead, even though the lions of the zodiac still have work to do. You’ve been getting mixed messages from the two new moons bookending December because they make you want to do all of the things. However, the party is spoiled by both the Mercury and Mars Retrogrades, reminding you that now is the time to make plans and reflect. And then the Knight of Pentacles comes riding in on horseback. Surely that means it’s time to charge forward. No, actually, this Knight says your theme is work.
Of the four gallant Knights, the Knight of Pentacles is the slowest moving and the most responsible. While the others are galloping on horseback towards their goal, this knight is usually depicted tilling a field. He knows that success is about putting in the work, and he knows his reward is coming. In tarot, Pentacles represent money, so the Knight advises you to work a little harder and longer to raise the funds needed to support that lavish Leo lifestyle.
Virgo
Card: Seven of Wands
For Virgo, the Mercury and Mars retrograde stirs up old issues, particularly around home and family. Just in time for the holidays, right? Even though you may be feeling festive and looking forward to holiday get-togethers, the Seven of Wands suggests there will be conflict. These challenges may arise from unresolved issues in your relationships. The Seven of Wands doesn’t promise victory, so don’t expect to change anyone’s mind. It’s about holding space. Your theme in December is perseverance.
This may be tough as Mars and Pluto clash toward the end of the month, but it is important that you stand up for yourself and what you believe. It is also a great time to set boundaries. Don’t let this dampen your holiday spirits too much. When Capricorn season begins on December 21, there may be an unexpected development in the romance department.
Libra
Card: Nine of Swords
The Nine of Swords suggests that the fast pace of December may have you feeling anxious and overwhelmed. This card is about negative thoughts that keep you awake at night. In fact, many versions of this card depict a woman awakening from a nightmare. Your stress is likely heightened by the retrogrades of Mars and Mercury. Balance is your theme this month; to manage the inner and outer stress you feel.
While December emphasizes socializing and shopping, you will need extra self-care. This is not the time to do things out of obligation. If you bring more balance to your life, it will be easier to let go of the negative thoughts and focus on the joy of the season.
Scorpio
Card: The Moon
The new moon in Sagittarius at the start of December drew your attention to finances. The second new moon in Capricorn at the month’s end will shift your focus to goals. With the arrival of the Moon tarot card, it’s time to start moonwalking! If you’ve been seeking clarity about money and goals, this card says to trust your intuition. Since intuition is a Scorpio’s superpower, this month’s theme of trusting your gut should be easy for you.
Pluto’s conjunction with Aquarius as the new moon in Capricorn begins will bring a wave of revolutionary energy. Expect sudden shifts and dramatic endings. Luckily, you are ruled by Pluto, the planet of transformation, so you already embrace change. All of this suggests that your career and finances are about to level up!
Sagittarius
Card: Eight of Cups
December starts strong with a new moon in your sign, but the Mars and Mercury Retrogrades might throw a few curveballs your way. Retrogrades are a great time to reflect and plan, especially with the appearance of the Eight of Cups. If you’ve been unhappy, this card suggests you need a change. Your theme this month is planning.
Planning also takes center stage when Capricorn season begins on the Winter Solstice, urging you to focus on stability and long-term goals. The Eight of Cups is the card of new beginnings and finding the courage to break with the past. Take a moment to think about what you really want in life, imagine what that looks like, and get the ball rolling now. After all, the new year is out with the old and in with the new!
Capricorn
Card: Two of Pentacles
Starting off slow and ending with a bang, December is a transitional period for Capricorn. With the Sun in Sagittarius until December 21, you may feel extra tired. The Mars and Mercury retrogrades also urge you to hit pause and reflect. However, when the Sun moves into your sign on the Winter Solstice, you’ll be ready to party. It may feel like you have multiple personalities, but the Two of Pentacles is a reminder to stay grounded, your theme for the month.
The Two of Pentacles usually depicts a man juggling two coins, the perfect image for you in December. To juggle all of your moods and responsibilities, find your center in the midst of the chaos. Be flexible. This might mean taking a break for a nap or stepping out for coffee with friends, even when it feels like there’s a never-ending list of things you must do. It’s a balancing act, but the Two of Pentacles says you got this.
Aquarius
Card: Eight of Swords
As the networker of the zodiac, you may feel like the universe is pushing you out of the house when all you want to do is rot in bed. Having a lazy day is recommended, but the Eight of Swords suggests you’re spending too much time in your own head. You want to retreat from the world, either because of your own thoughts or because of other people’s opinions. In honor of your famous revolutionary streak, your theme is resist.
Whether that looks like being kinder to yourself or not letting the opinions of others get to you, resist the urge to wallow or play the victim. The good news is that when Mercury Retrograde ends, you will be able to think more clearly. Unfortunately, negative thoughts may creep back in when Saturn squares Pluto on Christmas Eve. The Eight of Swords reminds you that you can break the chains that bind you.
Pisces
Card: Six of Swords
Pisces is feeling particularly ambitious this month as the Sagittarius new moon in your house of career encourages you to pursue new opportunities. The Six of Swords fully supports your newfound ambition. However, this card suggests that you move forward deliberately. Avoid making any sudden changes. With ambition as your monthly theme, the Six of Swords is your reminder that you’ve got goals and you know how to reach them.
Furthermore, now that Neptune has gone direct for the first time since July, you feel more confident. The brain fog that it created, particularly in your career, is lifting. And when Capricorn season begins on December 21, your popularity will surge, maybe even opening new doors for you.