{"id":58876,"date":"2024-12-02T10:01:51","date_gmt":"2024-12-01T23:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/?post_type=articles&p=262903"},"modified":"2024-12-03T09:04:44","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T05:04:44","slug":"horoscopes-december-2-2024","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/horoscopes-december-2-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Horoscopes December 2-8: A Turning Point In Mercury Retrograde"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Art: Kimberlee Kessler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Don\u2019t you just hate it when the week drags, limping along like a big beige cloud of blahness? The good news is this is not one of those weeks. Au contraire, there is no shortage of action in store with three big \u201cbeats\u201d hitting hard. With Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius rising folks sensing the excitement the most, pay attention as some big issues poised to dominate the new couple of months begin to take shape.<\/p>\n

First, a turning point in the Mercury retrograde. As the Sun and Mercury connect on Thursday look for a light bulb moment that helps you figure out the root cause of your communication issues.<\/p>\n

Then, Venus moves into Aquarius, colliding (energetically speaking) with Pluto. In lay terms, that spells big relationship drama. Venus in Aquarius is famously frosty so don\u2019t be surprised if you \u2013 or someone you know \u2013 has a (cool) change of heart. Pluto also often triggers a revelation or moment of truth; you\u2019re suddenly you\u2019re just not that into them? Entirely possible.<\/p>\n

But perhaps the most exciting moment is the beginning of Mars retrograde. On Friday, when things officially kick off, expect some extra spice. Not a great day to extend an olive branch, ask for a favour or confess your undying love.<\/p>\n

On the flip side, if you\u2019ve been looking for a nudge of courage to speak your mind, stand up for yourself or \u201ccut the cord\u201d you\u2019re in luck. But be warned, anything you set in motion will have a butterfly effect over the coming months. Whatever goes down this weekend will shape the following 80 days. No pressure!<\/p>\n

As if that\u2019s not <\/em>enough excitement for one week, Neptune ends its retrograde on Saturday \u2013 adding a spacey, out-of-this-world vibe. Fantasy, illusion and ambiguity reign supreme. It\u2019s a lot, yes, but at least it\u2019s not boring.<\/p>\n

ARIES AND ARIES RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Big feelings incoming! With Mars, your ruling planet going retrograde this week, you\u2019re on the brink of an important 80-day cycle of introspection. Your mission over the coming two and half months is to reflect on how you utilise anger. Is there a way you can use it to be more productive? The first six weeks really relate to how it fuels your creativity. Reflecting on how you express (or stifle) frustration with family will also be something to ponder \u2013 but not until January. In other news, when Venus and Pluto ignite fireworks in your social sphere, there\u2019s the opportunity to make a transformative connection. Pay attention to who you\u2019re introduced to next weekend, they could be seriously significant.<\/p>\n

TAURUS AND TAURUS RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Got beef? A bone of contention that\u2019s been bubbling away (since early November) potentially with a family member or around a domestic\/flatmate-related issue, may become too difficult to ignore. As Mars grinds to a halt on Friday things could hit the proverbial fan. Remain calm and pay attention to the deeper issues that are swirling around the clash. Is the real issue that you don\u2019t feel heard?\u00a0 There\u2019s a clue here about what the next 80 days has in store. Meanwhile a big bold revelation \u2013 or even an alliance \u2013 could make for some very interesting developments at work.<\/p>\n

GEMINI AND GEMINI RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ever get the feeling some things are too good to be true? If you find yourself drinking the Kool Aid this week \u2013 especially in the realm of your career trust your gut. With Neptune\u2019s retrograde in your professional realm ending this week on Saturday, there\u2019s every chance your boss could get a little carried away. Another manifestation could be that things seem especially ambiguous (also a Neptune vibe). Your best course of action? Do nothing. Watch as it unfolds, stay curious and reserve judgement. In other news, a discord in your relationships should start to iron out as Mercury and the Sun signal a moment of realisation. You may not agree with what the other person is saying, but you might start to understand their perspective better. All will become clearer next week\u2026<\/p>\n

CANCER AND CANCER RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve felt like there\u2019s been a hole in your pocket of late (possibly, since the beginning of November), rest assured the crazy spending is about to ease up. With Mars going retrograde in your financial sector, you may get some reprieve from the annoying expenses draining your bank account. If, on the other hand, you\u2019ve had a little too much fun in the Black Friday sales, you could be about to experience a little buyer\u2019s remorse. As Mars stops and turns retrograde in your cash sphere, rethinking how you splash your cash will be a big consideration \u2013 at least until early next year. There\u2019s no use crying over money spent, but you can think about the deeper reasons you\u2019re compelled to spend. Food for thought\u2026<\/p>\n

LEO AND LEO RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pass the hot sauce, you\u2019re on fire this week, possibly to the point of being too hot to handle! The wave of motivation, confidence and chutzpah you\u2019ve been riding since early November could start to wane a little \u2013 but that\u2019s not necessarily a bad thing. As Mars goes retrograde later this week on Friday you\u2019re being asked to consider how you assert yourself. This is a time of introspection and soul-searching \u2013 especially until the 6 January. Less doing, more being. Meanwhile Venus and Pluto connect in the realm of your intimate relationships around the same time, signalling a hugely magnetic moment. Pay attention to who crosses your path, especially if you\u2019re single! This could be the start of something big\u2026<\/p>\n

VIRGO AND VIRGO RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There\u2019s a lack of visibility that could make this week a little tricky \u2013 especially in your most important relationships. As Neptune ends its retrograde cycle, which has been unfolding since early July, there\u2019s a sense you can\u2019t quite figure out fact from fiction. Take any commitments or facts with a grain of salt. If someone appears under your window, guitar in hand like they\u2019re in a Taylor Swift video, stay inside. Neptune has a way of bringing out the romantic and fantastical \u2013 but not necessarily offering what\u2019s real. TLDR? This is definitely not the week to elope or give someone a second chance. Elsewhere, a turning point with something that\u2019s been a communication nightmare at work should help ease anxiety. By Friday you\u2019ll see a way to untangle the mess that\u2019s been unfolding.<\/p>\n

LIBRA AND LIBRA RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dust off the Agent Provocateur, because next weekend is a vibe you can definitely <\/em>get behind (or on top of\u2026or up against). There\u2019s major spice in the with Venus and Pluto setting the scene for some very raunch moments. Yes, Mars is also going retrograde at the same time, which could spell a bit of tension with friends, but if you\u2019re staying in bed all weekend you might be able to dodge the drama \u2013 at least for 48 hours! Just don\u2019t leave it until the morning of to bail on a group activity or you\u2019ll be unpacking it for the next six weeks (literally).<\/p>\n

SCORPIO AND SCORPIO RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A simmering tension that\u2019s been playing out at work could reach a turning point this week as Mars goes retrograde in your professional sphere. This is an extra important cycle for Scorpios (who are ruled by Mars and will feel this one more than other signs) and marks the beginning of an 80-day cycle where you\u2019ll be invited by the sky to turn inward. Clearing the decks, going to ground and making space for reflection and introspection is key. If your energy levels start to tank, listen to your body. Make some time to consider how do you \u201cdo\u201d anger? How could you do it better? It\u2019s not a time to answer, but simply to pose the question. In other news, there\u2019s the opportunity to make some big inroads with someone<\/p>\n

SAGITTARIUS AND SAGITTARIUS RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While the rest of the zodiac is in a tizz over the incoming Mars retrograde cycle on Friday, the most interesting moment for you this week comes the day before. Look for the moment of clarity or understanding to land on Saturday when Mercury retrograde reaches a turning point. Whatever has been moving at a glacial pace, or getting lost in translation should finally start to sort out after Friday. It\u2019s not that the issue goes away over night, but now you at least know what steps you need to take to untangle the knot. Meanwhile hold fire on any drastic decisions around where you\u2019re living next weekend; with Neptune endings its retrograde cycle, the potential for getting consumed by fantasy or overly romantic notions, is major.<\/p>\n

CAPRICORN AND CAPRICORN RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There\u2019s a lot going on this week, but for once, none of it should manifest in middle of your life. Still, it\u2019s good to have visibility of the intensity, especially if the people around you are acting a little \u201coff\u201d (and they probably will be). As Mars goes retrograde next weekend and coincides with some huffiness around cash-related issues, expect a bit of argy-bargy. If you\u2019re heading out for a long lunch, this is not a weekend to say \u201cit\u2019ll all come out in the wash\u201d when you\u2019re splitting a bill. Whatever gets swept under the rug next weekend will become \u201ca thing\u201d for at least the next six weeks. So, keep your wits about you and steer clear when shots are fired.<\/p>\n

AQUARIUS AND AQUARIUS RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You\u2019re in the middle of the action his week, with all the things <\/em>kicking off \u2013 mostly Friday through Sunday. As Mars retrograde kicks off on Friday, you\u2019re entering an 80-day cycle where the sky is asking you to reflect on how you assert yourself. The first six weeks are especially focussed on your closest relationships \u2013 your partner, your best friend, anyone of significance who you have a 1-on-1 dynamic with. Around the same time Venus and Pluto connect, inspiring you to take drastic action \u2013 romantically or even around the way you look. You could <\/em>get a new tattoo, but with everything else going on, you\u2019re better off spending the money on something a little more semi-permanent instead.<\/p>\n

PISCES AND PISCES RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There\u2019s a niggling irritation that\u2019s been simmering the past month or so (since early November) that should start to make more sense this week. With Mars going retrograde in the realm of your health and\/or work, that heated feeling (possibly literally) could start to wane. Your mission over the coming six weeks is to work out what deeper emotional issues could be connected to the day-to-day annoyance. Where are you stifling your frustrations? In other news, Neptune ends its retrograde \u2013 a cycle that\u2019s been in play since July \u2013 signalling a breakthrough in your creativity. But first, a surge in confusion on Saturday. If you\u2019re feeling especially vague next weekend, it\u2019 s not just you, it\u2019s in the sky.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29212,"featured_media":58877,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[260,35],"yoast_head":"\nHoroscopes December 2-8: A Turning Point In Mercury Retrograde<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Fantasy, illusion and ambiguity will reign supreme this week, says astrologer Emma Vidgen. 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