December 2026 Capricorn Horoscope

Welcome to December, Capricorn – your season arrives this month! But before it does, the first few weeks continue the quiet buildup. The Sun in Sagittarius until December 21 keeps emphasis on your 12th house, which is a reflective and preparatory space. Think of it as the stage crew setting everything up behind the curtain before your grand performance (your birthday season) begins. You might find yourself tying up loose ends at work, finishing long-standing projects, or taking stock of the year in a more solitary way. Your dreams at night could be especially vivid or symbolic now – pay attention, they might be giving you clues or creative inspiration for what’s next.

Your energy level still runs high because Mars is in Capricorn (since Oct 31 and until early January), giving you drive and stamina galore. But interestingly, Mars in your sign combined with the Sun in your 12th could mean you’re working very hard but maybe not loudly broadcasting it. Perhaps you’re diligently building something (like coding a program, writing a manuscript, training for a marathon) that others won’t fully see until you’re ready to unveil it. That’s perfectly fine. Mars in Cap makes you efficient and effective; just be sure that secretive 12th house Sun doesn’t allow self-doubt to creep in. If you find yourself questioning, “Am I doing the right thing? Will this pay off?” – recall your track record, logic, and trust that Mars in your corner practically guarantees progress as long as you keep taking action.

Mercury adds an interesting twist: Mercury enters Capricorn on December 4, joining Mars in your 1st house. Ordinarily, this would make you very articulate and outwardly communicative. However, heads up – Mercury is slated to go retrograde on December 15 (right in your sign) and then back into Sag for a bit. So early December, Mercury in Capricorn gives you a voice: you might be speaking up more, asserting your ideas, and handling communications with authority. It’s great for pitching proposals or stating your personal boundaries clearly. But when Mercury stations retrograde mid-month (Dec 15 to Jan 5), especially since it starts that in Capricorn, you may experience a bit of self-reassessment. Mercury retro in your sign often leads to rethinking how you present yourself. You might tinker with your image, revise personal statements (like editing your resume, portfolio, or even social media profiles), or reconnect with people from your past who pop up (particularly those who knew you in a different light, causing you to reflect on how far you’ve come).

Important: Don’t panic about Mercury retrograde overlapping with the holidays and your birthday. It’s a time to be flexible, yes – double-check travel plans if you’re going somewhere, anticipate maybe running into old acquaintances at gatherings, and perhaps hold off on making drastic personal decisions (like a major hair change or life commitment) until after it goes direct, unless you’ve long considered it. The cosmos is basically giving you a personal review, an opportunity to catch things you might have missed or to find closure on lingering personal issues. Embrace it and have a sense of humor if minor snafus occur (like tech hiccups or scheduling mix-ups), especially around Dec 15-20.

Now, a beautiful event: New Moon in Sagittarius on December 11. This falls in your 12th house and is like the final soothing balm for your soul’s year-end summary. A Sag New Moon in the 12th might inspire you to begin a spiritual practice or commit to healing something internal. It could be starting therapy, learning meditation, or simply setting an intention to let go of a particular fear or grudge before your new personal year begins. Because Sagittarius is about faith and wisdom, this New Moon invites you to trust in the unseen support around you – whether that’s your intuition, your spiritual beliefs, or just the knowledge that you’ve overcome every past challenge (hence you will this time too). Some Capricorns might volunteer or do a charitable act around this time, which would perfectly align with a 12th house New Moon’s selfless nature. Interestingly, since Mercury and Mars are in your 1st, this altruistic or inner work you’re doing could be quietly fueling the confidence and clarity in how you act and speak externally. The more at peace you feel inside, the stronger you’ll project outside.

December 21: Sun enters Capricorn – Happy Birthday season! With the Sun’s entry into your sign, you likely feel a boost in vitality and presence. Even though Mercury retrograde might dampen some extroversion, the Sun in your sign is like stepping into your own spotlight. You’ll notice people look to you more, acknowledge you more (birthday wishes included), and you might naturally take the lead in situations. This is your solar reset, when you should focus on yourself, your goals for the next year, and yes, enjoy a bit of indulgence or celebration. It’s been an intense year, and you’ve worked extremely hard – allow yourself some cake, literally and metaphorically.

Right on the heels of the Sun’s arrival, Mars (in Cap) sextiles Saturn (in Pisces) around the 24th, which is a supportive aspect between your drive and your discipline. Mars sextile Saturn can help you solidify plans, particularly intellectual or communication-related ones (since Saturn is in your 3rd). Perhaps you finalize an agreement or wrap up a course of study successfully. It gives patience to Mars’ energy and oomph to Saturn’s, so you can make steady progress on tasks that require both initiative and careful planning – like writing the last chapters of a book or launching a website properly. This is a great aspect for feeling like you’re being responsible yet still daring – a sweet spot you actually enjoy as a Cap.

Then on December 27, Mercury’s retro motion takes it back into Sagittarius, sliding into the tail end of your 12th house again. Communication misfires may temporarily focus more on private matters: maybe an old secret emerges, or you’re revisiting something in therapy or journaling one more time. A friend from long ago might reach out out of the blue, making you nostalgic. If traveling during the holiday week, double-check tickets and plans (especially international – Sag rules far journeys). On the plus side, Mercury back in Sag could bring an insight or piece of knowledge you overlooked earlier, perhaps from an unlikely source. Keep your mind open to messages from the universe in surprising forms (like a random magazine article or something a child says that strikes a chord).

The year closes on a Full Moon in Cancer on December 26, highlighting your 7th house of relationships. What a way to round out the year – a Full Moon in your opposite sign often illuminates the state of your partnerships. This could mark a culminating moment for a significant relationship. If you’re in a long-term partnership, something might reach a peak – maybe you finally decide to take that next step (engagement, moving in, starting a joint venture) or you have a heartfelt conversation that clears the air on a lingering issue. If single, this Full Moon could bring feelings to the surface about wanting closeness; you might unexpectedly connect with someone or realize that a friendship is deepening into something more. Full Moons can also be times of ending: if a relationship (business or personal) has run its course, you may acknowledge that now and gently release it. Given it’s Cancer, emotions are amplified; you’ll be keenly aware of how you feel and how others make you feel, and you’ll likely crave nurturing and security. Spend time around this date with those who truly care for you. Perhaps you celebrate the holidays with your closest loved ones, and that itself is the Full Moon event – a realization of who your family (chosen or blood) really is.

Do note, with Mercury retrograde and Mars in your sign, around the holidays, if you find yourself doing more than your fair share (like cooking for everyone, organizing everything), it’s okay to ask for help or set boundaries. You deserve to enjoy and not just play host or problem-solver.

By the very end of December, Venus moves into Sagittarius on the 29th, back into your 12th house. This is a gentle way to slip into the new year: Venus in the 12th fosters forgiveness, compassion, and perhaps some private romance. If celebrating New Year’s, you might opt for something intimate or meaningful over big crowds – maybe a reflective ritual with your partner or a cozy gathering with friends where you share hopes for the future. Venus there can also indicate a secret admirer or a quiet reconnection with a past love in early January, but that’s a story for the new year.

Reflecting on 2026 as it wraps up: you’ve navigated huge growth spurts in career, relationships, and self-understanding. December caps it off by reinforcing that inner-outer balance. You charge ahead when the moment calls for it, and you pause and heal when you need to, all the while staying true to your steady heart. As you step into 2027, you carry with you the hard-won wisdom of the year and the excitement of new journeys to come. For now, take a bow, dear Capricorn – the curtain closes on 2026 with you standing stronger and wiser center stage. Happy New Year and here’s to a bright 2027 ahead!