This astrology calendar outlines all of the major astrological aspects for 2023, helping you plan for the year!
You’ll find the major planetary transits, retrograde periods, all phases in the lunar cycle, including New Moons, Full Moons, and Quarter Moons, zodiac sign changes, as well as what it all means for you this month.
Note: this calendar uses the Eastern time zone.
- Favorable Major Transit
- Retrograde
- New Zodiac Season
- Moon Events
December 2023 Astrological Transits
Mercury Enters Capricorn
Greater focus on your long-term plans and goals can come now, and you may want to work on the details with them. Try to get this work in quickly before things get wonky!
Waning Gibbous Moon in Cancer/Leo
Moon Enters Virgo
If you need to do a lot, put together a list and organize yourself. This can help you get as productive as possible.
Waning Gibbous Moon in Leo/Virgo
Venus Enters ScorpioÂ
Passion in relationships can surge with Venus in Scorpio, and you can work to improve intimacy with those you’re closest to. You may have little patience for anything superficial with others and want intense connections.
Waning Gibbous Moon in Virgo
Last Quarter Moon in Virgo
Finishing up the little things over the next week can help you open up to new projects and ventures without having to worry about getting this stuff done.
Venus in Scorpio Trine Saturn in Pisces
Being more committed to your relationships and the people you’re closest to can be easier, and you can enjoy feeling there is a mutual commitment.
Moon Enters Libra
Balance can help you feel more secure and stable so that you can focus on areas of life you haven’t had as much time for and want to give attention to now.
Neptune Direct in Pisces
With Neptune retrograde ending in Pisces, some of the foggy energy that has been prevalent lately can begin to subside. You can get a clear view of what you’ve been missing and act accordingly.
Waning Crescent Moon in Virgo/Libra
Moon Enters Scorpio
There may be something you want to transform for the better, and this can be something quick that takes just the next few days, or it can take a few weeks or longer. You can be dedicated no matter what.
Waning Crescent Moon in Libra/Scorpio
Venus in Scorpio Opposite Jupiter in Taurus
Lazy energy can surge, and you may struggle with others as well. You may lack the motivation to do anything or fix any problems, so try to get a break if you can.
Waning Crescent Moon in Scorpio
Moon in Scorpio Trine Neptune in Pisces
Your intuition can help show you your best options, and you can get aligned with what you feel is your purpose. Your intuitive self can do a lot of talking.
Moon Enters Sagittarius
As you pursue new experiences, you can learn new things, expanding your perspective and making you more optimistic.
Mercury in Capricorn Sextile Venus in Scorpio
Dealing with others can be easier, and you can work on expressing yourself in a way that is easy to understand. You may experiment with how to do this, and the usual way may not be as effective.
Waning Crescent Moon in Scorpio/Sagittarius
New Moon in Sagittarius
The Sagittarius New Moon can be a great time for big ideas, big projects, and new ventures that expand your life in new ways. Optimism can be high, but with the turn of events the next day, you can pause anything new you want to begin, or you may focus on something you can accomplish quickly.
Read this: The Ultimate Guide to New Moons
Mercury Retrograde Begins in Capricorn
Mercury moves backward for the rest of the month, and the start is in Capricorn, which can make you feel like you’re going backward, or experience blocks with the pursuit of your goals. You may need to pick back up old goals and have patience with the new ones.
Read this next: Your Ultimate Guide to Controversial Mercury Retrograde
Moon Enters Capricorn
This brings extra attention to the Mercury retrograde, and you may feel emotionally invested in your goals and any trials and tribulations you may experience with them now. Try to avoid tying your self-esteem with your success rate.
Waxing Crescent Moon in Sagittarius/Capricorn
Moon in Capricorn Trine Uranus in Taurus
A different approach may be the right idea, and opening up to the unconventional may open up more options for you to make progress.
Waxing Crescent Moon in Capricorn
Moon Enters AquariusÂ
Let yourself have some time to dream about your future. This may serve to inspire and motivate you going forward.
Waxing Crescent Moon in Capricorn/Aquarius
Sun in Sagittarius Square Neptune in Pisces
Focus can be difficult to control, and your imagination can take over. This can drain you, and you may want time alone to rest.
Waxing Crescent Moon in Aquarius
Moon Enters Pisces
Have some compassion for the people you love, and give yourself some compassion too. A gentle hand can be beneficial now.
Waxing Crescent Moon in Aquarius/Pisces
Mercury in Capricorn Trine Jupiter in Taurus
Your big ideas can prove beneficial, and looking at the bright side can help if you’re experiencing some limitations. Try seeing things differently and taking a different approach.
Waxing Crescent Moon in Pisces
First Quarter Moon in Pisces
Let your intuition guide you to what needs to be changed over the next week. This may be more beneficial than letting your mind choose, given the Mercury retrograde, but do keep some logic in mind.
Moon Enters Aries
There can be extra energy and drive, and you can use this to try and get something moving. Your enthusiasm can go a long way.
Moon in Aries Square Mercury in Capricorn
It can be difficult to focus your mind, and you may be all over the place. Try to give your mind a break.
Waxing Gibbous Moon in Aries
Sun Enters Capricorn
Ambition, direction, and goals can be the main focus during Capricorn season, though with Mercury also retrograde, you may want to focus on old goals and ambitions. Give yourself some time to get on the right path.
Moon Enters Taurus
Slowing things down can help a lot, and you can benefit from getting more time to assess situations and see what would work out best.
Venus in Scorpio Opposite Uranus in Taurus
The people in your life may get on your nerves right now, but you likely need to take a beat and make sure you’re listening and being considerate.
Mercury in Capricorn Sextile Saturn in Pisces
Focus can be better at the moment, and you can use this to your advantage to set yourself up with a goal or plan.
Waxing Gibbous Moon in Aries/Taurus
Sun in Capricorn Conjunct Mercury in Capricorn
This can be a great time to start something new that you can focus on for the next 6-8 weeks and have the focus you need for it right now.
Waxing Gibbous Moon in Taurus
Mercury Retrograde Enters Sagittarius
Mercury goes backward into Sagittarius for the rest of the retrograde, and Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius can make you lazier, prone to excess, and a little bit selfish. You may need to work on seeing the big picture, but not so much that you completely ignore the details.
Moon Enters Gemini
This brings more attention to the Mercury retrograde, and you may need to give yourself more time to get things done. It can be easy to feel scattered, so try to take it easy on yourself.
Sun in Capricorn Sextile Saturn in Pisces
Focus on what you need to do, and work on making sure you’re getting it done. You can be more disciplined with your time and more focused on your plans.
Waxing Gibbous Moon in Taurus/Gemini
Venus in Scorpio Trine Neptune in Pisces
Helping others can make you feel good, and you can enjoy being there for the people you care about. This can help you feel closer with them on a spiritual level.
Waxing Gibbous Moon in Gemini
Full Moon in Cancer
The Cancer Full Moon brings focus to home and family matters, and you can finish up projects at home, resolve issues with those you think of as family, and may prefer to be in the places most comfortable to you.
Read this: The Ultimate Guide to Full Moons
Moon Enters Cancer
Take care of yourself emotionally, and focus on some of your emotional needs in healthy, positive ways.
Mercury in Sagittarius Square Neptune in Pisces
Focus may be completely gone, and your head can be stuck in a fog. Try to ground your mind.
Sun in Capricorn Trine Jupiter in Taurus
It can be easier to get more space, and you may prefer to get out on your own and do things in your own way. More opportunities may await you.
Mercury in Sagittarius Conjunct Mars in Sagittarius
Energy can be high, and you may find new, different ways of taking action or taking the initiative. This can be exciting for you.
Waning Gibbous Moon in Cancer
Moon Enters Leo
Your heart can be big, and you can be generous with everything you have. You likely want to connect with others and show affection.
Mars in Sagittarius Square Neptune in Pisces
Focusing your energy may be difficult, and you may be uncertain about your next steps, unable to see clearly. Try to give yourself time, get plenty of rest, and work on your intuitive connection.
Waning Gibbous Moon in Cancer/Leo
Venus Enters Sagittarius
Having adventures with loved ones can be great during Venus in Sagittarius, and you can be more gregarious and open-hearted. You may be less inclined to go for strings, though, and want to maintain some freedom from others.
Venus in Scorpio Sextile Pluto in Capricorn
Passion and intensity can be strong in relationships, and you can enjoy improving intimacy with others. You may demand more commitment from those you’re closest to and are willing to give it in return.
Waning Gibbous Moon in Leo
Jupiter Direct in Taurus
Jupiter ends its retrograde in Taurus, which means you can get more opportunities to improve your finances, have better resources, improve stability and security, and be more confident. You can focus more on action instead of being so introspective, though this may not kick in until after Mercury retrograde ends on January 1st.
Moon Enters VirgoÂ
There can be plenty to focus on, lots of little details to address, and get out of the way before the new year comes. You can sense that things are about to change direction and can work to set up your schedule to be flexible enough to adjust on the fly.
