The Life Lesson Each Zodiac Sign Will Learn The Week Of December 16 - 22, 2024
Now that Mercury is direct, each zodiac sign can move forward with mastering the lessons its retrograde period presented.
Photo: Max Andrey | Design: YourTango While Mercury retrograde is a period to pause and review, in its direct phase, each zodiac sign is encouraged to master the lessons Mercury aimed to teach.
With Mercury direct for the week of December 16 - 22, 2024, "it's time to clear up communication and move forward with more clarity," an astrologer and numerologist named Kelly explained in a TikTok video.
Alongside Mercury direct, the collective experienced the potent Gemini Moon on Sunday, and energy we'll feel for the next two weeks. With Jupiter also in Gemini, we may face a period of doubt while also understanding we're being prepared for the next phase.
As Moon in Cancer starts the week, we're encouraged to develop our emotional intelligence. Once the Moon moves into Leo, it will conjunct Mars, bringing more energy and passion to our work. However, patience is essential, because we can get easily frustrated under this energy if we don’t see results. The week closes with the Moon in Virgo, grounding us and helping us discover our work ethic.
The life lesson each zodiac sign will master the week of December 16 - 22, 2024
Aries
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Now that Mars is only a few weeks away from entering Cancer, the Moon in this sign can serve as a focal point for you to consider what you want to explore or change in the next several months. You may have experience taking on more roles and wearing many hats. Others may begin to see how efficient you are.
Nevertheless, it may still feel like a challenging and emotionally transformative period, but the week helps you to connect with yourself.
Taurus
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With the Moon in Leo intensifying your relationship with others, this can be a challenging but rewarding transit as Mars continues to make you more magnetic, charming, and powerful. Being more compassionate and understanding can help you win more friends and strengthen your existing connections. You are evolving and reaching a good agreement with yourself and your progress.
Gemini
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The Full Moon in your sign’s energy will continue over the next several weeks. It may have been a draining transit, but the Leo Moon can serve as a period of power, courage, and optimism.
The Moon in challenging aspect to Virgo later in the week presents some good lessons to help you face what lies ahead while you're face with more opportunities to solidify your foundation with stronger discernment and insight.
Cancer
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Because the Full Moon in Gemini occurred in one of the darker points in your chart, the beginning of the week may feel like a reset with the Moon in your sign. Nevertheless, you are reminded that there is still work to be done. Mars in Leo will give us a lot to discuss this week, but knowing how to craft a game plan can allow you to stay ahead.
Leo
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Things continue intensifying this week with the Moon in Cancer allowing you to recharge, though your patience may be tested throughout the week. Remeber to apologize and be open to reconciliations. Focus on one thing at a time and don’t get carried away with initiating new projects. Mars retrograde is your time to learn and evolve your talents and creative strategy.
Virgo
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The week begins with the Full Moon’s impact bringing to light your ambitions and goals, which the Moon in Cancer will continue. While you may want to reach for the stars, Saturn has you reflecting on what you learned so you can be more prudent for the next year. Focus on your bonds and how the people in your network can help you fuel your ambition, especially if you’ve lost confidence in yourself.
Libra
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Over the last couple of weeks, you've learned a lot about where you desire to be with your career or academic goals. While you may be ready to launch forward, take a break, meditate, and be more present with yourself this week. Slowing down allows you to research and craft new plans that help you flourish in the next several weeks.
Scorpio
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The Leo Moon is a pivotal transit for you this week, enhancing your creativity and making you feel as if you can take on the whole world. You're learning that it's OK to make mistakes, and knowing that, you're more confident in taking on leadership roles. Be more self-assured in your intellect and be open to redoing projects. Mars retrograde is a time for growth and the Moon helps you feel more aligned.
Sagittarius
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As you continue taking in more of the lessons from the Full Moon in Gemini that illuminated your partnership house, the Leo Moon during the middle of the week may inspire you to take control of your educational goals. Nevertheless, with Mars retrograde, patience will work in your favor. Utilize this period to work on any pending objectives and be receptive to receiving advice from people you respect.
Capricorn
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Early in the week, you may still feel the impact of the Gemini Full Moon, which can help you become more aware of your time and energy. Finding positive solutions that help you stay ahead of the game. This week, you're on track to discover your strengths and close those chapters that may continue holding you back. You are seeing your talents now.
Aquarius
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With the gifts that the Full Moon in Gemini have offered you, aligning with your goals is much easier. With Mars still in your partnership house, once the planet of war connects with the Leo Moon, it can impart some insight on how to be more disciplined and diplomatic.
Measure your words, communicate effectively, and take it easy during the next several weeks. This may also be a time when you will be more comfortable expressing yourself to others and being more emotionally vulnerable with your romantic partner.
Pisces
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After this potent Full Moon makes a square to your sign, you may see how you are evolving through this Jupiter in Gemini transit. Trust your skills and let them flourish as the energy reminds you of your intelligence and potential, and don't let negativity overrule you. Jupiter’s influence helps you stay true to who you are and not lose sight of your goals.
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A.T. Nunez is an Afro-Latina Astrologer and philosopher living in NYC. She is passionate about astrology and aims to continue writing more about stargazing in the future.