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We’re currently in the midst of Sagittarius season, which is spreading its social and open-minded vibes until December 22 when the Sun moves into Capricorn.
This date also brings with it the Winter Solstice which signals brighter days ahead both literally and figuratively, making it a perfect time to release yourself from negative emotions you may have felt during the latter part of 2023.
The Full Moon in Cancer on December 26 then offers a chance to reflect on the themes of home, family and inner peace.
Looking for some guidance? Ahead you’ll find your star sign’s tarot horoscope for the month of December, with three tarot cards drawn and their meaning for you explained.
Aries
March 21 to April 20
Stand up for what you believe in (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot cards for Aries for December: The High Priestess, Knight of Swords, Page of Cups
Meaning: Protective instinct
A gut instinct has you coming out swinging this December because you feel protective of something/one/place vulnerable, possibly even your own inner child. Something triggers this sense that you need to stand up and fight back… and you are right. You are ruled by Mars and we need your fire.
The High Priestess is the intuition, the moment of clarity, the inner insight that triggers this feeling of needing to protect and guard. The Page of Cups is the precious cargo, whatever that be, but Pages can be children, they can be something vulnerable or fledgling. Maybe a new friendship or role or idea. Perhaps it feels under attack in an unfair way and you’re not having it.
Go get your Knight of Swords on, Aries, because no one can fight like you. Push back and protect what matters.
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Taurus
April 21 to May 21
Have faith in yourself (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot cards for Taurus for December: Page of Swords, Eight of Swords, The Fool
Meaning: Self sabotage
You are in danger of undermining yourself simply through self doubt and pulling at threads to unravel the perfectly robust plans you’ve been busy making. Do not self sabotage.
The Page and Eight of Swords are the tricky characters to face up to. Doubt, negative self talk, projection of inner fears as external (imaginary) barriers, indecision, imposter syndrome, old habits of insecurity or avoiding discomfort. Know yourself. Know your little traps and pitfalls. And face them, deal with them, overcome them. You are being your own worst enemy.
What’s at stake? The Fool shows you’re trying to activate a new beginning (possibly this coming Spring), it’s something other have had ‘opinions’ about and maybe that triggered this spiral. Ignore them. Get onto it. Make it happen. This fresh start is what you need.
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Gemini
May 22 to June 21
There’s nothing wrong with a little free time (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot cards for Gemini for December: Page of Wands, Ten of Wands, The World
Meaning: Getting focused
A new era is dawning this winter, you’re moving into the realm of temperance, moderation, and focus. The ‘boring Gemini’ (dare I say) is coming to the foreground and, trust me, this is a good thing. The World shows you’re moving from one chapter to the next, something is ending and something new is beginning, a fresh life cycle. This is important and necessary. We all have to adjust, renew, and change.
The Page of Wands shows the more chaotic, FOMO, overloaded, experimental, try-everything you is fading. That way of living was okay then, but not now. It’s too tiring and scattering. You want to feel grounded, secure, certain, and focused.
The Ten of Wands shows this new outlook and behaviour emerging this season. You have streamlined your schedule and to-do list. You know your ‘big rocks’. Live well with less on.
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Cancer
June 22 to July 23
Be your best Cancer self as luck is on your side this month (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot cards for Cancer for December: Ace of Wands, Two of Coins, The Empress
Meaning: A beautiful month
Hopeful, lovely cards here, Cancer, so expect a wonderful month ahead. The Ace of Wands asks you to start new things – hobbies, exercises, rituals, travels, ambitions, creative activities, educational courses or reading. Draw in fresh stimulus.
The Two of Coins is an abundance card – December will be busy and fulfilling, so many things to do, places to go and people to see. Do it all! Revel in the wealth of riches in your world and see everything as a gift (because it is).
The Empress shows love is on the cards too. If you’re single and seeking romantic joy then look for Taureans and Librans – beautiful people living beautiful lives, peaceful and loving. But this can also mean pregnancy, family, pets, homely joy and comforts. Make your home a blissful, festive sanctuary and invite people over. Host, celebrate, party, and relax. Live your best wintry life!
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Leo
July 24 to August 23
It’s a busy one (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot cards for Leo for December: Three of Wands, The Wheel of Fortune, Page of Coins
Meaning: So much going on
Excitement ahead, Leo, so buckle up. December is going to be fun, spontaneous, energetic, transformative, and unpredictable…. pretty much all your favourite things!
The Three of Wands sees lots of random, leftfield, unexpected activities and invitations coming your way left, right and centre. Leave plenty of ‘wriggle room’ so you can say yes to it all! The Wheel of Fortune shows you have scope for great transformation, growth and progression this month ahead. Push that wheel in a place where you want things to be different, get the ball rolling.
The Page of Coins is more serious, but still fun, and invites you to learn something new this December. Maybe read a book, take a class, attend a workshop, watch a vlog and copy it, take up an artistic pastime. So much potential this December, so much you can change, so much to do. Have a blast!
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Virgo
August 24 to September 23
Keep an eye on new opportunities, Virgo (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot cards for Virgo for December: Three of Coins, Knight of Coins, The Star
Meaning: Wonderful progress
A glistening and powerful new opportunity will arise at work, or in your financial realm, that you must seize with both hands and make the most of! The Three of Coins shows that your practical super powers, diligence, commitment and capabilities have been noticed, appreciated and will soon be rewarded or expanded upon by someone with influence.
The Knight of Coins reveals this will lead to a phase of hard work and graft but it’ll be very well rewarded. Perhaps a promotion, or an expansion of role, or a change of scope. Grab it and run with it!
The Star is a dream come true so this shift will lead to the rewards and lifestyle you dream about. As you take advantage of what is offered or proposed, make sure you get what you want out of it, ask and demand your fair share. Set your stall out from the start. This project could come to fruition by February. This month is a great time to apply for roles or advancements or investments that you really want to make happen.
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Libra
September 24 to October 23
You do love a puzzle (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot cards for Libra for December: Five of Coins, Seven of Cups, King of Cups
Meaning: Reviewing the situation
You have a super sharp mind and love to analyse and figure stuff out. Life is full of puzzles. This month you find yourself turning to the past and reviewing old events, specifically ones which you’ve never really fully processed. This is not morbid or sad. The emotions have gone and you’re left with curiosity to figure it all out.
The Five of Coins is the old story you’re going to reassess, something linked with grief, loss, or regret. The Seven of Cups is your imagination getting into it all and turning it over, looking at it from all angles. You are re-ordering the facts and seeing how the narrative may have flowed, what role you played, what lessons there are and insights about your nature or personal growth since then. Every hardship brings wisdom and experience, treasure them.
The King of Cups is the exponential leap in emotional intelligence and resilience that this little homework project will yield. It’s seriously worth doing and worth doing well. It isn’t sad or depressing, it’s valuable and cathartic. Like healing an old wound finally, like finding the silver lining to something you thought was a sorrow. Don’t be scared or worried, be analytical and dispassionate, find the wisdom and learn.
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Scorpio
October 24 to November 22
You’ll end 2023 feeling clearer about what you want (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot cards for Scorpio for December: Judgment, Queen of Cups, Three of Swords
Meaning: Reflection on your reaction
The Three of Swords has to dealing with something negative, false or fading in your realm and expelling or banishing it for good. No excuses and no second chances here. Whatever it is has proven it doesn’t belong in your future plans and you’re well rid. No regrets.
However, Judgment and the Queen of Cups do join forces to bring some life lessons, wisdom, and experience that will prove invaluable from this squall. Sometimes we have to react to and ‘other’ something in order to understand where we stand ourselves, what our true position is, what our boundaries really are. You have figured much of this out, through action, through reaction.
Judgment asks you to bed this insight home and use it to form new alliances, plans, connections, and strategies for the future. You know yourself a little better now, so use that information. The Queen of Cups sees you feeling calm, composed, content and happy this December, you have improved your realm and your self awareness.
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Sagittarius
November 23 to December 21
A romantic Water sign may just catch your eye (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot cards for Sagittarius for December: Five of Wands, Ace of Cups, Queen of Coins
Meaning: Relationships blossoming
You will have a really interesting month in respect of your relationship landscape, which is set to change, blossom, flex, and grow. Be ready to work on your bonds, build new ones, and address problems or conflict which arises.
The Five of Wands shows that any tension or conflict is just a symptom of an underlying problem, so treat the ‘noise’ as a signal and don’t fuel it, tackle it head on at root cause level. You can repair stuff here. The Ace of Cups show new friendships, romance, and even a growing family are all on the cards for you. Look out for loving Water signs (Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio).
The Queen of Coins has you at the centre of your realm, feeling secure and appreciated and strong. It makes you want to reach out and be strong for others, help them through the season, offer support, be kind and generous. Do good and you will feel good. Build those bonds, nurture your network, be social and giving.
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Capricorn
December 22 to January 21
Make your move as only a Capricorn could (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot cards for Capricorn for December: Knight of Wands, King of Swords, The Tower
Meaning: Ups and downs
A chance encounter of opportunity leads to a rapidly unfolding, and unexpected, chain of events. The Knight of Wands is you taking a gamble, playing a bold hand, and The Tower is the initial reaction to this… a bit of a drama, a revelation, a change of circumstance.
At first, you might think this was all a mistake, but hold fire Capricorn. Don’t judge the events just yet because it’s all happening for a reason, it’s all part of the master plan. Sometimes things play out in a different way to our hopes, but that doesn’t mean it’s a negative story. The ending is yet to come. It will turn out good for you, there might just be a sticky second act, okay?
The King of Swords asks you to hold your nerve, be dispassionate, objective, logical and task-orientated. Work through what’s in front of you, move to the next step, take practical action. This is going to turn out, in a long-winded way, as one of your best moves!
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Aquarius
January 22 to February 19
Go get ’em, Aquarius (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot cards for Aquarius for December: King of Coins, Strength, Four of Wands
Meaning: Growth and fulfilment
A wonderful, powerful trio of cards which point to promotion, upgrading, progression, rewards for efforts which surpass expectations, a new chapter, getting to the next level. Look for ways to improve your home, health, work and wealth situations – maybe all four!
The Four of Wands is a promotion opportunity, a raise or expansion of your potential. Grab it! Apply for better roles or rewards. The King of Coins is you being resilient, confident, self assured and forceful, getting things your own way, leading the pack, setting an example. Be your best self! Be healthy, shrewd, positive and wise. Do what a ‘best self’ version would do and would want for you.
The Strength card is a reassurance that you can do this, you’ve got this, you’re meant to be doing this and coming out of your comfort zone into new territory where there is growth and fulfilment. Stretch, expand, explore. Anything is possible!
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Pisces
February 20 to March 20
It’s time to dream big for the year ahead (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot cards for Pisces for December: Ace of Coins, Nine of Cups, The Chariot
Meaning: 2024 starts here
Such great hopes for the future, Pisces, and this month is where you start planting the new seeds that will grow to fruition in 2024 and bring your prosperity, joy and success. Be hopeful, be led by your very best hopes with the wishful and magical Nine of Cups. The higher you aim, the better the outcome.
The Ace of Coins shows this is all about the long game, the things which take time to grow and reach their potential. Health, wealth, work and home are all in scope. A move or change of location or new journey feels likely with the dynamic and movement-focused Chariot. Your purpose might take you into new landscape and that’s okay.
Think about where you want to in a year’s time and work back to create a strategy to make that happen… starting now. You can go further than you think is possible, Pisces.
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Kerry King, the tarot queen, uses tarot and star sign wisdom to create inspiring forecasts and insights, with over 25 years fortune telling experience, and many happy clients all over the world. You can book a personal, written reading, which comes as a beautifully illustrated brochure, through Etsy or join her new Tarot Club and get weekly forecasts and more for £5 a month.
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