Aries Monthly Horoscope

Ready for a career remix, Aries? This December, your professional life feels like a tug-of-war between stepping into the spotlight and playing nice with the team. Starting December 7, Venus grooves into Aquarius and your collaborative eleventh house, energizing group brainstorming sessions and team projects. Across the board, fiery Mars retrogrades through show-stopping Leo, rousing up egos and the desire for acclaim. Will you be the star of the show or the power player behind the scenes? This month, you’ll find yourself testing both roles.

Before Venus makes its move in Aquarius, the convivial planet spends the first week of December in Capricorn and your tenth house of success. You’ll feel laser-sharp on your career goals, ready to crush a Q4 goal or set the table with a few VIPs you hope to work with in 2025. Tempting as it is to try to tie everything up with a neat holiday bow, that might be a bit TOO ambitious. It’s okay if some projects or contract negotiations spill into January—especially with Mercury continuing its retrograde through December 15 (and leaving its shadow period on January 2, 2025). Pace yourself and reserve some energy for the rush of January productivity ahead.

Mars, your ruler, has been heating things up in your creative fifth house since November 3, fueling innovation and bold leadership. But on December 6, the combative planet flips into retrograde, slowing some of your unstoppable momentum. Deadlines might stretch, or a project could hit a snag, but don’t panic. Use this retrograde (lasting until February 23, 2025) to fine-tune your vision and make sure your plans are built to last.

Collaboration is king once Venus breezes into Aquarius on the 7th. Holiday parties could double as scouting missions for future members of your supergroup. Reconnect to people that you want in (or back in) your network, like a former mentor or a coworker who has climbed from junior associate to top of their game. Look for professional groups you can join in 2025 and consider hosting a festive work happy hour. With experimental Aquarius energy in the mix, it’s okay to invite the Glindas and Elphabas energy. An unconventional team can pull off extraordinary things and defy gravity. With this dose of Venus-give charisma, so don’t be afraid to pitch bold ideas or explore partnerships. Don’t have a huge hiring budget? Explore creative workarounds, like bartering services, pooling resources for mutual benefit or crowdfunding. Remember, there’s power in your community.

December 19 is a day of peak productivity and progress, as money-loving Venus forms a trine with enterprising Jupiter in Gemini and your persuasive third house. Before you leave for the holidays, you could knock it out of the park with a killer presentation or land a contract you’ve been chasing before slamming shut your laptop. Even casual coffee chats could lead to unforeseen opportunities, so don’t be afraid to talk shop while blowing the steam off your gingerbread latte.

The year wraps up with glowing news for your career, thanks to the Capricorn new, blue moon on December 30. With this lunar lift hitting your driven tenth house, get an early start on those 2025 career intentions. What power moves do you have lined up for Q1? From a well-deserved promotion to a pivot to a new department or a fresh service offering, let yourself dream big. Unsure of your direction? Treat yourself to a session with a career coach who can help you get strategic or whittle down your options. Think of this new moon as an opportune starting block. With some dedication and fertilizer (action), the seeds of success planted now will bloom over the next six months.