As the end of the year hurtles towards us, the swampy, hazy vibe that’s dominated the month so far starts to dissipate into something else—still messy, but much more aesthetic and much kinder.
The dreamy vibes of Neptune imbue the dark moon phase with a creative and inspired quality. Expect flow and beauty, but maybe not many finer details. If you’re a person who likes their holiday plans set in stone, be warned, it could be a challenge.
On Sunday, a new moon asks you to bring a forgiving, “it’ll be alright on the night” attitude to a new project, setting you up for a month ahead shaped by a gentler, more forgiving approach.
Horoscopes for the week of December 15-21, 2025:
ARIES AND ARIES RISING
Were you planning on going somewhere? Travel plans are back on track this week after a whole lot of question marks around what you’re doing or where you’re going. It could be that there’s less confusion around your holidays… or at least less to annoy you. As the dark moon syncs perfectly with the end of the year, now is the time to exhale and let go of all you’ve been hanging on to. Perfection? Totally overrated. This energy is all about zooming out and looking at the bigger picture.
On the plus side, with your ruling planet Mars now in Capricorn, finding the energy for a final sprint at work will be a breeze.
TAURUS AND TAURUS RISING
If you’re feeling a little spaced out this week, it’s not your imagination—it’s in the sky. With Neptune still casting an ethereal glow over proceedings, you might find yourself feeling just a touch distracted. It’s a continuation of the start of the month, but this week it feels less frustrating and a bit more cruisy.
It’s the perfect weather for a bit of introspection, especially in the lead-up to the new moon on the weekend. This lunation is all about resetting the way you share—yourself, your energy, your resources—which is very apt, given the amount of giving expected at this time of year.
GEMINI AND GEMINI RISING
Sometimes feeling dazed and confused can feel a little discombobulating—especially for a Gemini —but this week, it’s not an unpleasant vibe. There’s a resolution before the middle of the week, possibly with your partner or someone else central in your life, that tidies up the last of the Mercury retrograde palaver. It’s less a perfectly neat ending and more “let’s just get on with it”.
On the weekend, the new moon brings the chill with a strong signature of forgiveness and release. If there’s someone you need to absolve ahead of the holidays, this is a very good reason to consciously do exactly that.
CANCER AND CANCER RISING
There’s a sense of purpose and also one of letting go that could feel a little discordant this week. While much of the chaos of the past month is beginning to ease, there is also a sudden need to get things ticked off your list. The big realisation is probably that striving for perfection or perfect harmony is slowing you down rather than improving whatever you’ve been trying to resolve, especially at work.
This week, accept things—and people—as they are and be prepared to move forward.
LEO AND LEO RISING
Single folks could have a moment of reckoning this week as the sky asks you what you’re prepared to forgive and forget. For those in the early stages of a relationship, it could be a pivotal week where you figure out whether you’re prepared to accept someone, foibles and all, or move on. Either way, there’s a tranquil, philosophical quality to how you’re approaching it that will make any goodbyes feel easy.
Elsewhere, a last-minute sprint at work to get things done will make for a very productive week indeed.
VIRGO AND VIRGO RISING
To stay or to leave? After a month or more of back and forth this week, you’re reaching the point where you need to make a call. With Neptune offering a whole lot of forgiveness, you’re probably leaning more towards absolving someone of their sins and giving them a second chance. And while this weekend’s new moon is a cracker for setting new intentions, especially around your home and family life, be aware that your rose-coloured glasses are most definitely on right now. You are not seeing things as clearly as usual. Keep your options open and don’t overcommit yourself.
LIBRA AND LIBRA RISING
The final loose threads hanging over from Mercury retrograde are falling into place by the middle of the week. The flavour? Good enough is good enough. The solution may not be a seamless fit, but at least you can get the dress done up or the suitcase closed. Not your finest work, but it will absolutely do.
Taking that more chilled-out approach, especially anything business-related, will serve you well for this weekend’s new moon, which challenges you to get comfortable with ambiguity. Sometimes just having the outline of a plan is all you need to start exactly where you are.
SCORPIO AND SCORPIO RISING
Where are you holding onto things too tightly? This week, the sky is challenging you to release your need to control everything (no mean feat for a Scorpio) and try a different approach. With Neptune continuing to have a strong influence over the mood, albeit a slightly less murky one than last week, your challenge is to accept the things you cannot change (hot tip: there are quite a few!) Going into the holiday period with a laidback nonchalance is the salve you didn’t know you needed to navigate all the tensions that come around this time of year.
When frustration rises, remind yourself, “My energy is finite. Is this really how I want to expend it?”
SAGITTARIUS AND SAGITTARIUS RISING
You’ve been through the wringer this past month or so, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. With the trickiest astrology of the month now well and truly behind you, it’s time to stop fretting and enjoy the ride. This week, your creativity is on tap, inspiration is coming thick and fast, and you’re getting a green light to let go of perfection and just let things land where they do.
Sunday’s new moon asks you to bring that same compassionate attitude. It’s the ideal moment to set a goal for the next month to be a little bit more forgiving of the people around you—and yourself.
CAPRICORN AND CAPRICORN RISING
It’s not quite your home season, but something is awakening in you this week. You’ve got ants in your pants, as your motivation to get in and “do” kicks up a gear. With Mars moving into your home sign, tackling jobs you’ve been avoiding will suddenly feel totally doable. Linen cupboard? Sorted. Junk drawer of the kitchen? Decluttered. Savour the productivity, but remember that not everyone is vibing with the energy quite like you. In fact, there is a lot of “lay back and tune out” also floating around the ether, so if your other half isn’t feeling as pumped to tackle the garage, don’t take it personally.
AQUARIUS AND AQUARIUS RISING
The frustration that’s been festering in the background over the past month or so should start to alleviate this week. That’s great news if you’ve been feeling especially short-tempered, especially in social settings. With Neptune, the Sun and Venus in cahoots, grudges will be dropped, and that tightly-wound feeling that’s been grinding your gears should start to dissolve.
Externally, nothing has changed, but the way you’re dealing with conflict is shifting. Hold onto the sweetness of that into the weekend when a new moon asks you to practice radical compassion.
PISCES AND PISCES RISING
Reality bites—but it won’t this week. As you float through the final days of Sagittarius season, the pressure and anxiety—potentially around work or home—start to release. That magical Piscean ability to let go and move on comes to the fore, as even the most stubborn people around you feel a little less fixated on control and containment. Enjoy the vibe shift, but be aware of any lofty promises made this week. With Venus and Neptune working together, things could appear a little more favourable than they actually are.
This story first appeared on GRAZIA International.
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