What Each Zodiac Can Expect From 2024’s Final Days
It’s been a wild year, but the final weeks of 2024 are finally upon us. Astrologers are almost unanimously warning that 2025 will be a year of major upheaval and change, but before the new year begins, we still have quite a few transformative events to get through.
Here’s what to expect.
November 15: Saturn Direct in Pisces, Taurus Full Moon
Today is arguably the biggest day of November, with not one but two massive astrological events shifting our perspective: Saturn stationing direct at 12° Pisces at approximately midnight, and the full moon at 24° of Taurus at 4:28 PM EST. While Saturn will release us from creative and spiritual bondage and help us to move forward with more authority, wisdom, and maturity, the full moon will highlight the errors of our ways in regard to money, property, and the earth.
November 19: Pluto enters Aquarius
It’s finally happening. After several tentative dips in and out of the sign of the water-bearer, at 3:40 PM EST Pluto finally settles into the revolutionary territory of Aquarius, where it will remain until 2044. Pluto is the great destroyer, so don’t expect everything to be easy; though this slow-moving, generational planet is small, it represents profound power and strength. Many existing systems and structures built during previous Pluto eras, including those we take for granted, are going to crash and burn during Pluto’s time in Aquarius. Change is never easy. But in the long term, we will be grateful for the reality check Pluto provides.
November 21: Sun enters Sagittarius
At 2:57 PM EST, Sagittarius season ushers in a new wave of optimism and courage—exactly what we need after a few extremely heavy weeks. As a mutable fire sign, Sagittarius blends the adaptability of the bohemian with the passion of the activist. If your own worldview has been shaken up by the events of the previous few weeks, consider it a blessing in disguise. This is the time to analyze what you believe and engage in dialogue with those from different religious, political, and cultural backgrounds.
November 25: Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius
There are only three things we can count on in life: death, taxes, and Mercury retrograde. It’s a bummer, but it’s not the end of the world, and this time the messenger planet will cause us to re-evaluate our deeply held convictions. Mercury stations retrograde at 22° of Sagittarius at 9:38 AM EST, encouraging us to listen to diverse viewpoints and engage with people who are different than us. It’s unhealthy to live in an echo chamber, and by the time of this retrograde period many of us will feel suitably humbled, realizing just how much we don’t know.
December 1: Sagittarius New Moon
This powerful new moon takes place at 1:21 AM EST at 9° of Sagittarius, and it will feel a lot like liberation. For those who have been struggling to keep the faith through all the hills and valleys of the past few weeks, this lunation promises a light in the darkness. This is a time to question everything about what you have previously believed to be true. Be willing to seek truth, even if it leads you into unfamiliar terrain.
December 6: Mars Retrograde in Leo
Though Mars loves the ambitious territory of Leo, it can increase our collective selfishness, vanity, and ego, sometimes even resulting in outward displays of reckless violence. It is now about to station retrograde at 6° at 6:33 AM EST, placing restrictions on some of our more destructive impulses and cautioning us to remain humble.
December 7: Venus enters Aquarius, Neptune Direct in Pisces
With transformative, radical Pluto now in the sign of the people, Venus linking up at 1:14 AM EST sets the tone for the day ahead: a revolution in the streets (and potentially in the sheets, as evidenced by the growing popularity of the 4B movement), driven by righteously angry women. Expect mobilization. Expect protests. Expect women across the political spectrum to rally together for a common goal. At 6:43 AM EST, a subtler but no less important shift happens when Neptune stations direct at 27° Pisces, clarifying our vision and lifting the veil on misinformation that has led us wrong in the past.
December 15: Mercury Direct in Sagittarius, Gemini Full Moon
The messenger planet finally goes direct at 6° Sagittarius at 4:01 AM EST, just in time for the full moon in its sister sign of 23° Gemini at 9:01 AM EST. This will likely feel like a breath of fresh air, especially for those who work in communications, writing, publishing, and broadcasting: information will be more direct, focused, and truthful moving forward, with writers and reporters taking a slower, more cautious approach.
December 21: Sun enters Capricorn
The winter solstice each year marks the beginning of Capricorn season, and this year the sun ingresses into the sign of the sea-goat at 4:21 AM EST. Contrary to the stereotypes, Capricorn isn’t all work and no play: the early pagans feasted and rejoiced all throughout this season. Early Christians selected it as the time to celebrate Christ’s birth for the same reason, symbolically celebrating the birth of the Son of Man. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, this is the ideal energy under which to close out the year, understanding that we must struggle through the darkness before we can see the dawn.
December 30: Capricorn New Moon
Just in time for New Year’s Eve, the new moon at 9° Capricorn opens a new chapter. This lunation takes place at 10:26 PM EST, ushering in a more serious, ordered, and patient energy that will serve us well as we commit to our resolutions and prepare for the uncertain future ahead. It’s not that Capricorn is necessarily restrictive just for the sake of being a buzzkill. It’s more appropriate to compare it to a wise elderly mentor who has seen it all, lived through it all, and knows that the only way out is through. Write down your plans for the new year and understand that change will not come without hard work.
Here is some advice for each of the twelve rising signs, who will be impacted in highly specific, individual ways by the energies at play over the next several weeks.
Aries.
Are you ready to cut your losses or accept sudden abundance? The full moon in your second house guarantees you will reap what you have been sowing—literally. With Pluto entering your eleventh house, your social network is inevitably going to expand. Keep your mind and heart open. The new moon in your ninth house inspires you to be courageous and outspoken about your strongly held convictions, while the full moon in your third places a spotlight on the ways in which you have been communicating irresponsibly. The year closes out with a new moon in your tenth house, promising a larger platform through which to make money, make friends, and influence people.
Taurus.
The attention is on you during the full moon in your first house, painting some of you in a positive light even as others struggle through scandals. When Pluto enters your tenth house, you can expect major change to your public reputation, for better or for worse. Be humble enough to own up to your mistakes. The new moon in your eighth house provides opportunities to collaborate and soul-bond with new people from different cultural backgrounds, while the full moon in your second highlights your relationship to your finances. The year comes to an end with a new moon in your ninth house, placing a stronger focus on your beliefs and your spiritual growth.
Gemini.
Get ready for major revelations in your dreams and subconscious, as the full moon illuminates your twelfth house. Take care of your mental health and give yourself permission to isolate yourself from negative influences. With Pluto entering your ninth house, you’re about to embark on a new and potentially destabilizing journey as you attempt to parse fact from fallacy. Keep seeking the truth, no matter the cost. The new moon in your seventh house encourages a new beginning in your closest relationships, and the full moon in your first challenges your identity in relation to your loved ones. We finish the year with a new moon in your eighth house, giving you a chance to bond more deeply with your partner and explore your own psyche.
Cancer.
Do you like your current social circle? As the full moon lights up your eleventh house, you’re bound to learn some big secrets about your acquaintances and professional network. Those who aren’t serving you any longer might just exit stage left. As Pluto enters your eighth house, you can prepare to go much deeper into the study of your own psychological processes and your relationship to death and the taboo. It does you no good to avoid these dark and uncomfortable topics; instead, embrace the unknown. The new moon in your sixth house triggers a new beginning in your work and health routine, while the full moon in your twelfth shines a light on painful trauma. The year comes to a close with a new moon in your seventh house, catalyzing relational dialogue about how best to move forward, both in business and in life.
Leo.
Have you taken steps to improve your public reputation? Your career and social status are highlighted strongly under the full moon in your tenth house. When Pluto enters your seventh house, you’ll learn who your true ride-or-die friends are—and your relationship will face challenges unlike any you’ve ever known. Take a deep breath and remember that you are strong enough to survive any obstacle. The new moon in your fifth house is a joyful opportunity to begin a new creative project or try to conceive, and the full moon in your eleventh will provide you with the support system necessary to achieve your dreams. The year closes out with a new moon in your sixth house, motivating you to strategize and grow your business. If the entrepreneurial lifestyle is calling you, this is the ideal time to reach for the stars.
Virgo.
Do you believe in anything enough to die for it? Your values will be tested during the full moon in your ninth house, which will reveal whether you have been misguided. With Pluto entering your sixth house, you can anticipate sweeping changes to the way you work on a daily basis, and the way your physical body responds to stress. You might need to completely change your diet or exercise regime in order to stay strong. The new moon in your fourth house indicates potential opportunities to relocate, while the full moon in your tenth reveals how your career growth might help you get where you want to be. The end of the year brings a new moon in your fifth house, inspiring you enough to get a head start on your resolutions and birth some new creative project. It’s also a great time to try to conceive.
Libra.
Get ready to be uncomfortable. It’s for your higher good, though: with the full moon in your eighth house, you’ll become acquainted with your own dark side so that you can be more discerning with others. As Pluto enters your fifth house, you would do well to prepare for a complete re-evaluation of your relationship to creativity, romance, and children. Those of you who are already parents will watch their kids grow up in unconventional circumstances. The new moon in your third house offers you a chance to speak your mind while keeping your mind open to other perspectives, while the full moon in your ninth will reveal blind spots in your own worldview. To end the year, the new moon in your fourth house suggests you might be moving or starting a business with family members.
Scorpio.
How is your relationship going? Are you ready to commit or call it quits? If you’re partnered, the full moon in your seventh house spells a turning point. And with Pluto entering your fourth house, your family dynamics are about to change astronomically. If your family of origin is dysfunctional, your found family might provide a safe reprieve, or vice versa. The new moon in your second house lends you the opportunity to start making money in a new and innovative way, while the full moon in your eighth reveals bad investments and debts that might be preventing you from achieving all you wish to. The year ends with a new moon in your third house, lending you a powerful way with words that lends you unique authority in business matters.
Sagittarius.
If you love your job, you just might be promoted. If you hate it, you might walk away. Thanks to the full moon in your sixth house, all that you have been grinding towards in your daily work life is about to pay off. Pluto is entering your third house, permanently changing the way you engage with your local community and shifting your communication style. The new moon in your first house places you in the right places at the right times, granting you opportunities to charm important people, while the full moon in your seventh marks revelations about your current relationship—and your personal identity within it. At the very end of the year, the new moon in your second house offers financial rewards and a more frugal mentality as you prepare for 2025.
Capricorn.
Some of you will become parents under the full moon in your fifth house, while others will give birth in a more metaphorical sense: to a new creative project, for instance, or by taking a chance on a new and risky love affair. With Pluto entering your second house, you will be thrust into a cycle of major change to your finances, with some of you becoming millionaires and others suffering immense losses. The new moon in your twelfth house encourages you to pay attention to divine insights or seek therapy if you’ve been ignoring your mental health for too long; the full moon in your sixth will make any physiological manifestations of your mental pain apparent. Be careful with your health. The finale of the year is a new moon in your first house, amplifying your personal power but also drawing attention to your physical body.
Aquarius.
If you had no choice but to suddenly move from your current home, would you embrace it or resist it? You can anticipate family secrets coming out under the full moon in your fourth house, but some of you will literally move house, too. As Pluto makes its way into your first house, your personal identity and physical body will begin to change; some of you will receive vindication after a long and gruelling fight for justice, while others will become too contrarian for the masses and face scandals. The new moon in your eleventh house opens your social network to a diverse array of people who can influence you on your journey, while the full moon in your fifth provides fertile ground for the launch of a creative project. Or the birth of a baby, if you’re currently pregnant. The year ends with a new moon in your twelfth house, revitalizing your understanding of your own psyche and encouraging you to seek answers from deep within your subconscious.
Pisces.
If your local community is no longer cutting it for you, you might be called to something higher. The full moon in your third house reveals what your hometown friends and relatives have been gossiping about. You might feel disconnected from them, and some of you might have to cut ties entirely, with Pluto entering your twelfth house and emphasizing your private inner world. Prepare for resistance from your family or place of origin and choose to focus on what you and you alone know to be true. The new moon in your tenth house places you at the top of your game professionally, while the full moon in your fourth invites the commentary of your family. Fortunately, you won’t be without your supportive tribe: the final lunation of the year is a new moon in your eleventh house, broadening your appeal to a wider audience and bringing new friends practically right to your doorstep.