Leo Monthly Horoscope

Should you forge ahead against all odds, or pause to process the past? This December, you might finally grasp Leo Dua Lipa’s paradoxical concept of “future nostalgia.” Two new moons frame the month, provoking your passionate nature and giving you the urge to hit “go!” on every enticing idea that’s dangled before you. But not so fast, Lion. Clever Mercury and excitement-junkie Mars are both retrograde this month, pulling the brake on any runaway trains. 

While we’d never stop a passionate Leo from dreaming, you’ll definitely need to give yourself some reality checks. Progress could come at a slower pace this December, which could frustrate you. It could also be for your own benefit. What do you already have in the hopper? Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius activates your fifth house of creativity and passion until December 15, which could find you dusting off a half-finished project, even rediscovering a forgotten joy. 

The bigger beast is Mars, which flips retrograde in YOUR sign on December 6. This slows your normally zealous momentum, so conserve your energy and pace yourself. Keep your temper in check, because you could bare your teeth at the wrong creature, landing you in hot water.

After Mercury corrects course on December 15—the same day as the year’s final full moon, in Gemini—you’ll feel a clearer sense of direction, especially in affairs of the heart and front-facing projects that could put your name on the map. 

Your heartstrings will be easily tugged this Christmas Eve, but careful that they don’t unravel altogether under a push-pull between generous Jupiter and restrained Saturn. Your magnanimity could be misconstrued, stirring up jealousy. Or, it could be you who needs to manage your moods when a loved one doesn’t give you the attention you crave on demand. 

New Year’s Eve could set off all kinds of fireworks as Mars in Leo locks horns with seductive and obsessive Pluto in your relationship house. This transit comes with a heat advisory since your feelings for one specific person could reach higher temps than expected—and it may not be reciprocated without strings attached. As 2024 closes, you’ll be thinking about how best to balance your need for autonomy with your desire for quality time in the couple bubble.