Aries Monthly Horoscope

Watch your temper if things go awry—especially when energizer Mars (your cosmic ruler) turns retrograde in Leo and your passionate fifth house on December 6. Mars spends the month reversing through expressive Leo until January 6 before dipping back into Cancer and your domestic fourth house until February 23, retracing steps it already took from September 4 to November 3 of this year. (Silver lining: Something you started this fall will get another chance for you to finish it.)

But first—with Mars’ first leg of the retrograde in romantic Leo, is it time to dial back the decadence or wave the white flag on a relationship that’s gotten a bit too heated? Your sign normally likes to play it cool, but during Mars retrograde, you could have some fiery reactions. Add more exercise to your routine so you can channel that angst into a physical outlet.

For the next few months, put some of your hedonistic impulses on time-out and bring moderation back. Keep your frustration in check if you’ve been quick to fly off the handle when someone pushes your buttons. A creative project might need to be shelved for a bit as you handle more practical and pressing matters.

As energy builds up, you might not know where to put it—and that can be tough for an Aries especially. The bedroom is as good as any gym now, provided you pick your playmates wisely (in short: minimize drama!). With lusty Mars going rogue in your romance sector, you might hear from a tempting but possibly toxic ex. Is it time to finally address a tense issue head-on? 

You could have second thoughts about a connection that’s been heating up since Mars arrived here on November 3. A little cooldown period could be healthy, giving you a chance to regain your bearings. Then you can power ahead on more solid, self-aware ground by the end of February.