Scorpio · December 2026
December 2026 for Scorpio: the planets moving through your chart this month, read from your Sun sign. Read your Rising sign too if you know it — it often fits even better.
Until 21 December
Your month's theme: the 2nd house of money & values
This month the Sun warms your 2nd house of money, possessions and self-worth, and asks: what do you truly value — and do you value yourself enough? Look honestly at what you earn, what you spend and what you keep purely out of habit.
It is a fine month for sorting your finances, clearing out belongings you no longer love and putting your time into skills that pay you back. Choose one beautiful, useful thing over ten cheap ones. A small money ritual helps: a green candle, a coin beneath it and a sprig of basil on the windowsill. Most of all, name your price, in work and in love. Self-worth is the root of every other kind of wealth.
From 21 December: the Sun moves into Capricorn, your 3rd house
Messages, errands, conversations and little journeys fill the weeks ahead now that the Sun is moving through your 3rd house. Your phone is busier, your mind runs faster and your neighbourhood suddenly seems full of signs. Pay attention. The Universe often speaks through a passing remark or a book that falls open at exactly the right page.
This is a lovely time to learn something short and practical, to write, to post, to pitch and to reconnect with siblings, cousins or the people on your street. Keep one notebook by your bed and another in your bag. Speak clearly, and listen even more clearly. One honest conversation this month can change the direction of everything that follows.
9 December
New Moon in Sagittarius
This New Moon falls in your 2nd house, the perfect moment to plant seeds for money, possessions and self-worth. What would make you feel secure and abundant? Write it on paper, place a coin and a bay leaf on top and light a green candle beside them. Then take one practical step this week, such as a budget or a fairer price for your work. Prosperity starts with believing you deserve it.
24 December
Full Moon in Cancer
With the Full Moon in your 9th house, a journey, a course of study or a belief may reach its turning point. You may suddenly understand something that had puzzled you for months. Release limiting beliefs and the rules you were taught but never chose. Write them down, burn them and open a window to the night air. Your truth is larger than you were told.
Mind & messages: Mercury in Sagittarius, your 2nd house
With Mercury in your 2nd house, your thoughts turn to money, possessions and what you are worth. It is an excellent time to make a budget, compare prices, discuss a fee or talk a purchase through before you commit. Ideas for earning may arrive quickly, so jot them down the moment they come. Speak about your value without apology. Clear thinking about money is a quiet form of protection.
Love & pleasure: Venus in Scorpio, your 1st house
Venus in your 1st house makes you glow. Your charm comes naturally now, and people are drawn to your warmth and your style. Refresh your look, wear the colour that makes you feel beautiful and allow yourself to be admired without brushing it off. Love and pleasure find you more easily when you stop hiding. Dress a pink candle with rose oil and ask to see your own beauty as clearly as others do.
Drive & desire: Mars in Virgo, your 11th house
Mars moves into your 11th house, and you are energised by groups, causes and friendships. Teamwork can achieve a great deal, although disagreements may surface along the way. Put your energy into a project that matters both to you and to your community. Push for your hopes with action, not just wishes. Choose allies who share your values and your sense of humour. Together you are far stronger.
The bigger picture: Jupiter in Leo, your 10th house
With Jupiter in your 10th house, a year of growth in career and recognition begins. New roles, bigger responsibilities and public success become possible when you put yourself forward. Your reputation can truly shine. Aim higher than you normally would, and act with integrity at every step. Mentors may appear to guide you. Write your vision for your working life and place it on your altar. This is your chapter to rise.
The bigger picture: Saturn in Aries, your 6th house
With Saturn in your 6th house, the next few years centre on daily work, routines and wellbeing habits. You may face a heavier workload or a strong need for more structure in your days. Good habits built now become lifelong strengths. Look after your body with consistent care and proper rest, and keep your workspace in order. Discipline here is not punishment. It is how you create your freedom later.
Key dates in December
- 1 DecemberLast Quarter Moon in Virgo
- 4 DecemberVenus enters Scorpio
- 4 DecemberMars square Uranus
- 6 DecemberMercury enters Sagittarius
- 9 DecemberNew Moon in Sagittarius
- 9 DecemberVenus square Pluto
- 10 DecemberSaturn turns direct in Aries
- 12 DecemberVenus sextile Mars
- 12 DecemberNeptune turns direct in Aries
- 12 DecemberJupiter turns retrograde in Leo
- 17 DecemberFirst Quarter Moon in Pisces
- 18 DecemberSun trine Jupiter
- 21 DecemberSun enters Capricorn
- 23 DecemberSun square Neptune
- 24 DecemberFull Moon in Cancer
- 25 DecemberMercury enters Capricorn
- 29 DecemberSun square Saturn
- 30 DecemberLast Quarter Moon in Libra
- 31 DecemberSun trine Mars
Read from your Sun sign with whole-sign houses, using the real positions of the planets (UK time). See the whole sky in this week in astrology.