Leo Monthly Horoscope

A little holiday fun, Leo? We don’t have to ask twice. With the Sun in Sagittarius and your festive, flirtatious fifth house until December 21, you’re feeling bauble-y and bright. It won’t take long for you to magnetize kindred spirits either as lucky Jupiter spends its final three weeks in Pisces and your intimate, merging-minded eighth house. 

Those seasonal gatherings can serve up more than bracing bourbon drinks and lively conversation. You could spark a connection with your next business collaborator, a well-connected ally or a sexy someone who has soulmate potential. Christmas Day also features the moon in Aquarius and your partnership zone, so if you’re thinking of making things official this holiday, you could be unwrapping something special on December 25.

Enjoy all the eating, drinking and merrymaking because on December 21, the Sun shifts gears into Capricorn and your healthy sixth house. Joined by curious Mercury, beautifying Venus and transformational Pluto—then bolstered by the December 23 Capricorn new moon—you could go from zero to Peloton star in the span of a month. Get your affairs organized, perhaps doing a deep decluttering between Christmas and New Year.

Lucky Jupiter also returns to Aries and your worldly ninth house from December 20 until May 6, 2023, its second leg of a visit that started May 10, 2022. Opportunity can come from far-flung places, so stay open and ready! 

But don’t rush into anything binding because communication planet Mercury will turn retrograde (backward) in Capricorn from December 29 until January 18. You could experience some additional stress or be susceptible to seasonal germs. Much as you want to pick up where you left off pre-pandemic, ringing in 2023 in the middle of a packed dance floor or raging house party is NOT the wisest move. Maybe a private VIP event with a tight guest list where you can mix business with expensive champagne (and don your high-end apparel that’s been trapped in dry cleaning bags the last couple years).

With the moon in Taurus and your goal-oriented, ambitious tenth house this December 31, spend some time really thinking what you’d like to accomplish in 2023, and how. Artistic Venus and deep-diving Pluto are closely aligned as the clock strikes twelve, so add some soul to your goals by creating a beautiful and sensual ritual. And because Pluto rules the unconscious, a guided meditation or sound healing track could help you reach into deeper realms for inspiration.

Lead with your heart, Leo! The Sun is in Sagittarius and your passionate, expressive fifth house until December 21. Your mistletoe game is at its best this time of year, and you could be the life of every holiday event, bringing your natural joie de vivre and dramatic flair. Glam up for party season and make sure to capture it all on camera (not that you need us to remind you about that). You’ve been working hard this year and putting a lot of energy into your big projects. Now give yourself a couple weeks to kick up your kitten heels and have some well-deserved fun. 

The fog starts to lift around your finances and intimate affairs starting December 3, when hazy Neptune ends a five-month retrograde in Pisces and your eighth house of shared endeavors. If you've been dealing with jealousy and emotional roller-coaster rides or money has seemed to slip through your fingers, you'll get a firmer grasp on all of it. And just in time for gifting season, so go easy if you find yourself flush with cash! Keep your boundaries (and your budget) clear. Leos love to be generous, but there are plenty of ways to express that without breaking the bank. 

If jealousy and trust issues flared since the summer or a close person drifted into shady behavior, you may have struggled with what to do. Did you cover up for their transgressions, hiding your shame behind a cheerful facade? Neptune’s course correction will help you sort out any codependent patterns that you’ve lapsed into. Open up to support, Leo. You don’t have to be superhuman or figure this all out yourself! With Neptune moving forward in your mystical eighth house, some spiritual counseling or an intuitive reading could be surprisingly healing.

Your leadership skills shine on December 7, when the Gemini full moon fires up your eleventh house of teamwork, technology and humanitarian causes. Gather with your favorite cutting-edge crew, both in person and virtually, and do some good in the world. 'Tis the season for giving, so donate your time and influence to a social justice cause you care about. A collaborative project you've been working on all year could also come together beautifully now. 

Has a friendship or alliance run its course? Since full moons can also signify endings and transitions, this might be time to part ways, leaving space for some new kindred spirits to join your tribe. Hang out with people who inspire you, Leo (always a good idea). This full moon will arrive in tandem with motivational Mars, the planet of energy and encouragement. Being around people who are as passionate as you are, even if it’s about a totally different topic, will keep you feeling buoyant through all of life’s ups and downs. 

Ah, now that’s more like it! This December 20, lucky Jupiter will make its second lap through Aries and your worldly, visionary ninth house. You got a taste of this action from May 10 until October 28 of this year, and it inspired Leos to throw caution to the wind. Maybe you started a business venture, got back out into the world or committed to an exciting next chapter. 

Whatever the case, Jupiter in Aries made you eager to learn, grow and experiment! Now it will return here until May 16, 2023, giving you five months to cast a wide net and consider opportunities far outside your usual comfort zone. Exciting!

You’ll feel a lot like a newly freed butterfly, and you’re more than ready to flap your wings, Leo. Since October 28, you’ve been cloistered in your cocoon because Jupiter dipped back into Pisces and your private, intimate eighth house for a final round of soul-searching and focus. Jupiter’s been weaving in and out of Pisces and your eighth house of wealth, joint ventures and investments since May 2021—an extra long cycle. All that inner work hasn’t been easy, but you’ve grown so much as a result of it. 

Now it’s time to apply all of that learning to life outside the bubble. And here’s a silver lining: You might emerge with a fellow monarch in tow! The eighth house rules deep and permanent bonds, and hopefully this cycle strengthened yours, helping you become more authentic with loved ones, friends and colleagues.

Wellness wagon: all aboard! You shift from hedonistic to healthy on December 21, when the Sun enters Capricorn and activates your healthy, organized sixth house for a month. The festive and decadent spirit of Sagittarius season shifts into one that’s more service-oriented. It’s ideal for doing holiday volunteer work and treating your body like a temple between feasts.

On December 23, the year’s final new moon arrives in Capricorn. As it fires up your wellness sector, there’s a potent opportunity to break out of a self-sabotaging pattern and get free. Look at ways you could streamline and systematize your life, perhaps delegating to a rockstar assistant or a capable service provider.

Don’t get SO into your spreadsheets and plotting that you prematurely short-circuit your worldly explorations. This new moon will lock into a square to expansive Jupiter. One part of you wants to tightly scope your master plan, but Jupiter’s calling you out to explore new horizons first. Craft a flexible guidance system but make it one that allows you to pivot if a new opportunity pops up—because it certainly could!

Warning: Back up your data, protect your tech and watch what you put in writing. Communication planet Mercury goes retrograde from December 29 to January 18, reversing through Capricorn and your sixth house of health and organization. Chaos could ensue around deadlines, and signals can get easily scrambled as everyone makes a mad dash to the year-end finish line. Inspect all of your work closely and don't cut corners—and if you're in charge, refuse to let people slack. Sure, you might have to be the "bad guy" who sends them back for a do-over, but it's better than being the martyr and doing it all yourself.

 

Stress levels could reach epic proportions, making you susceptible to seasonal sickness. Wash your hands regularly, get enough sleep and load up on the homeopathic preventions—especially since you're likely to be mingling until the wee hours. Hold off on your ambitious 2023 fitness plans until the third week of January and start easing your way into workouts with gentle yoga, walks or a moderate pace. With Mercury retrograde in this health-conscious zone, you could sign up for a gym or studio only to lose your steam…or discover that you missed out on an even better deal somewhere else.