Astrology Business Outlook
- Lori Barnes
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December 2025: Astrology Insights for Entrepreneurs
Astrology Business Outlook: Introduction and Overview
The astrology business outlook is a monthly astrological snapshot of the stars, written for entrepreneurs, creatives, and service-based business owners who care about timing, energy, and how those rhythms shape their work. The information in this blog is designed to inform decision-making, enhance productivity, and make strategic choices in your work.
December's astrology brings forward movement as Mercury stations direct and joins the Sun, Venus, and Mars in Sagittarius for the final stretch of the month. This cluster of personal planets supports fresh thinking, optimistic motivation, and a big-picture view, especially after the retrograde slowdowns earlier in the season, when looking inward and reflecting on the past were key to moving forward.
The Gemini Full Moon on December 5 encourages lively conversations and social plans, highlighting how far you have come and what you are excited to manifest in the new year.
Quick Navigation: Sections at a Glance
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Moon Phases and Timing in December 2025
The Moon Phases in December
The Moon’s phases create natural checkpoints for small business owners to align with the flow of time. Each stage in the lunar cycle (first quarter, full moon, last quarter, new moon) offers a chance to initiate, pause, assess progress, and reset priorities. These rhythms can be especially helpful for project timing, collaborations, and personal well-being, serving as reminders to initiate, assess, refine, and reset.
The Moon and Moon Phases
The lunar cycle sets the monthly rhythm: the New Moon begins the cycle and supports intentions, the First Quarter is action toward those goals, the Full Moon brings choices, culmination, and course corrections, and the Third Quarter is action focused on harvesting, finishing, and preparing to go dark before renewal at the next New Moon.
The Moon is out of bounds December 4–8, December 17–22, and December 31–January 4, which can lead to heightened emotions and quicker reactions. Notice how you handle timing, clients, and communication during these windows, as emotional responses may flare up more quickly and tempers can spike.
🌕 Full Moon in Gemini: December 5
Lively conversations and social plans highlight how far you have come and what is opening next. If you get an invitation, say yes. Sharing feelings may come easily. If you begin something today, the timing may feel destined or karmic, like stepping into a chapter already in motion.
The Astrology: Moon opposite Sun at the bends, exact square to the Lunar Nodes. The water trine between Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune remains active from the Scorpio New Moon.
🌗 Third Quarter Moon in Virgo: December 11
Use this final stretch of the cycle for productive, tangible work. Focus on details, clean up loose ends, and make small pivots that improve efficiency. If there is tension in a project, analyze, prioritize, and solve.
The Astrology: Moon square Sun at 20 degrees Virgo and Sagittarius.
🌑 New Moon in Sagittarius: December 20
Close out the season with fresh intention. Write your New Moon goals for this cycle and note two visionary aims for 2026. Think big, then choose one direction to start now.
The Astrology: Moon conjunct Sun at 28 degrees Sagittarius.
🌓 First Quarter Moon in Aries: December 27
End the year with action that supports you. Take one bold step on a personal priority and carry that spark into the new year.
The Astrology: Moon square Sun at 6 degrees Aries and Capricorn.
Retrograde Cycles in December
Retrogrades highlight times for review, reflection, and realignment. For business owners, they can bring opportunities to revisit systems, catch small problems before they become big ones, and recheck past progress before moving forward. This is useful for end-of-year audits, tightening systems, and preparing clean starts for January.
Mercury Retrograde (post-shadow in December)
Use December to apply what you learned in November, moving from the review period during the retrograde to execution of lessons learned in December. Fix errors, finalize communications, and implement updated workflows. As Mercury shifts from Scorpio’s research mode to Sagittarius’s big-picture thinking, sketch 2026 ideas, then reality-check them so they are practical.
Note that Mercury goes out of bounds at month’s end, which can reflect bolder thinking and a wider range of ideas. Use a simple test like SMART goals to keep plans grounded.
The Astrology:
Pre-shadow begins: October 21, Scorpio 20 degrees
Retrograde: November 9, Sagittarius 6 degrees
Direct: November 29, Scorpio 20 degrees
Post-shadow ends: December 17, Sagittarius 6 degrees
Degrees of Retrograde: 6 Sagittarius to 20 Scorpio
Mercury enters Out-of-Bounds Dec 28, 8:30 am EST.
Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer
Turn inward and check your big desires against what feels true at your core. Jupiter symbolizes growth, meaning, and direction. During the retrograde, turn inward and ask, “Am I on my path?” Let your inner guru guide you to envision growth that brings the greatest inner satisfaction.
Meditate on what nourishes your business so future expansion feels secure and exciting. Set 2026 intentions from that center. Listen to yourself over outside voices.
The Astrology: Jupiter stations retrograde on November 11 at 25 degrees Cancer and remains retrograde until March 11, 2026, where it goes direct at 15 degrees Cancer.
Uranus Retrograde in Taurus
This retrograde period revisits the Taurus themes that have been active since 2018, emphasizing the reevaluation of systems connected to business operations, stability, and resources. The focus is on integrating lessons learned as Uranus revisits Taurus, likely for the last time in our lifetime, as it takes 84 years to travel the zodiac.
This retrograde phase bridges the integration between innovative but practical foundations in Taurus and new ideas that began when Uranus first entered Gemini in July of 2025.
The Astrology: Entered Gemini July 7, retrograde September 5, retrograded back into 29 degrees Taurus November 7, continues retrograde in Taurus through December. Uranus goes direct on January 2, 2026.
Neptune Retrograde in Pisces
This retrograde phase is the end of the long Pisces work: distilling vision and imagination into practices you can sustain, with Saturn nearby emphasizing structure.
The Astrology: Neptune stationed retrograde on July 4, 2025, at 2 degrees Aries. It retrograded back into Pisces on October 22, 2025. Neptune stations direct on December 9, 2025, in Pisces and will return to Aries in late January 2026, where it will remain until transitioning into Taurus in 2038.
Chiron Retrograde in Aries
Chiron is the wounded healer: a teacher and guide who helps others heal while carrying a wound he cannot heal himself. In mythology, Chiron was struck by one of Hercules’ poisoned arrows and, though immortal, could not heal the pain. He ultimately sacrificed his immortality to be released from the suffering. In astrology, Chiron reflects themes of healing, teaching, and helping, often through lived experience. When retrograde, these themes turn inward.
Chiron continues to move retrograde in Aries throughout December, encouraging reflection on past wounds, reframing personal challenges, and reevaluating self-healing practices. For business owners, this can show up as a deeper awareness of how identity and leadership have been shaped by personal experience.
The Astrology: Chiron stationed retrograde on July 30, 2025, at 27 degrees Aries. It will station direct on January 2, 2026, at 22 degrees Aries.
The Sun and Personal Planets: December 2025
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn
The personal planets describe the everyday dynamics that shape your day-to-day. They reflect mindset, motivation, relationships, and the rhythm of daily life. By tracking their movements and connections each month, you can align decisions and action steps with the planetary patterns shaping both business and personal growth.
The way these planets interact with your birth chart shows how these cycles show up uniquely for you. A consultation can reveal how current movements reflect your business timing, relationships, and upcoming opportunities.
Want to understand how your birth chart shapes your mindset, motivation, and natural business rhythm? Book a natal consultation to explore how the personal planets reflect your unique style of communication, interaction with others, values, decision-making, and taking action to get stuff done.
Sun: Central guidance and vitality, showing where focus naturally flows.
Moon: Emotional needs, instincts, and how you respond to change.
Mercury: Communication, thinking, technology, learning, and decision-making.
Venus: Relationships, interactions, money flow, attraction, values, and harmony.
Mars: Drive, effort, physical action, and how you get things done.
Jupiter: Expansion, opportunity, vision, and growth.
Saturn: Structure, timing, responsibility, discipline, and long-term strategy.
☀️The Sun in Sagittarius and Capricorn
The Sun begins December in Sagittarius, where energy leans toward big-picture thinking, inspiration, and a desire to move forward. Sagittarius season reflects the part of us that seeks meaning, adventure, and expansion. It’s a good time to share ideas, do things that excite you, and outline your vision for the year ahead. You may find yourself drawn to what feels fun or energizing, especially as the holiday season tends to be busier with social activities and family commitments.
On December 14, the Sun trines Chiron, offering an opening for healing, teaching, or connecting with practices that support personal resilience. If you teach, lead, or mentor others in your work, this can be a day when your message really lands.
A few days later, on December 17, the Sun squares Saturn. This aspect reflects pressure points around responsibility, time, and follow-through. If something feels heavy or slowed down, meet it with structure and a clear plan. It may be time to adjust a deadline, recommit to a long-term goal, or simply take one solid step forward.
The Sun enters Capricorn on December 21, marking the solstice: the longest night in the northern hemisphere and the longest day in the southern hemisphere. As the Sun shifts into this earth sign, the tone turns more grounded, practical, and focused on long-term outcomes. It’s the time of year when strategy, discipline, and boundaries take center stage, both in life and in business.
On the same day, the Sun squares Neptune. Mixed signals or unclear communication may arise, making this a good day to pause before making big decisions. If you feel uncertain, wait a few days for the fog to lift and focus on creative brainstorming or spiritual replenishment instead.
The Astrology:
Sun trine Chiron at 22 degrees Sagittarius and Aries on December 14
Sun square Saturn at 25 degrees Sagittarius and Pisces on December 17
Sun square Neptune at 29 degrees Sagittarius and Pisces on December 21
Sun enters Capricorn on December 21
☿ Mercury in Scorpio and Sagittarius
Mercury begins December moving direct through Scorpio, finishing its retrograde cycle from November. The post-shadow phase continues until mid-month, reflecting a time to implement what was discovered or revisited during the retrograde. Projects that were paused or adjusted can now move forward. If details, communications, or systems require a reset, this is the window to update them.
On December 12, Mercury enters Sagittarius, shifting from Scorpio’s investigative focus to a more open, expressive style. This is a time to share ideas, make plans, and think about 2026 goals with renewed optimism. Mercury in Sagittarius favors big thinking, but with the Sun in Capricorn, ideas can be shaped into realistic, achievable steps. If you’re setting intentions for the new year, consider running them through the SMART goal test. Are they: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-based?
Mercury ends the month in Sagittarius and goes out of bounds on December 28. This can reflect expansive thinking, a desire to break past mental limits, or stretch your imagination farther than usual. Some ideas may feel out of reach, but that doesn’t mean they are. Take time to refine them before acting.
Several Mercury aspects unfold in the second half of the month. On December 21, Mercury squares both the North and South Nodes at the bends. This moment can reflect a pull between past habits and future growth. If you feel torn between staying with what you know or trying something new, give yourself space to think it through.
On December 28, Mercury trines Chiron, offering an opening for learning, self-care, or mindful conversation. A good day to study, teach, or slow down and tend to your mindset using mindfulness practices.
Mercury closes the year with a square to Saturn on December 30. This may show up as year-end paperwork, contract revisions, or decisions that require focus. It may not be exciting, but it's likely necessary, and clearing it now frees up space to start January fresh.
The Astrology:
Mercury enters Sagittarius on December 12
Mercury out of bounds December 28
Mercury squares the Nodes at 12 degrees Sagittarius, Pisces, and Virgo on December 21
Mercury trine Chiron at 22 degrees Sagittarius and Aries on December 28
Mercury square Saturn at 26 degrees Sagittarius and Pisces on December 30
Retrograde cycle:
Pre-shadow began October 21 (Scorpio 20°)
Retrograde November 9 (Sagittarius 6°)
Direct November 29 (Scorpio 20°)
Post-shadow ends December 16 (Sagittarius 6°)
♀ Venus in Sagittarius and Capricorn
Venus begins December in Sagittarius, bringing a lighter, more outgoing tone to interactions. Venus reflects how we connect with others, through relationships, values, and our style of relating. Compared to November’s more private and emotionally focused tone while Venus was in Scorpio, this month may seem more social and outgoing.
Client work shifts toward marketing, outreach, and visibility. You may feel more inclined to share your message publicly, schedule collaborations, or connect with your audience in ways that feel more engaging and fun.
On December 18, Venus trines Chiron, supporting connection through helping or being helped. If you work in healing, coaching, or service-based spaces, this is a beautiful day to offer support or receive it.
On December 21, Venus squares Saturn, reflecting the need to pause before committing to something important. A serious conversation, contract, or request may require more time or discernment. If uncertainty pops up, slow the pace and give yourself time to evaluate.
Venus goes out of bounds on December 21, amplifying its Sagittarius-style expression. Interactions may become more animated, playful, or exaggerated. While this can bring energy and excitement, it's helpful to notice when something is too much, too fast, and take a step back if needed.
On December 24, Venus enters Capricorn. The focus turns more serious, with themes of commitment, responsibility, and long-term value entering relational and business dynamics. Conversations around contracts, agreements, or shared goals may become more practical or long-term-oriented.
That same day, Venus squares Neptune, reflecting a dreamy but potentially confusing tone in relationships. You may be dazzled by someone or something, but try to remember that people are still human underneath the sparkle. Give things time before making a decision.
The Astrology:
Venus enters Sagittarius on December 1
Venus is out of bounds from December 21 through January 3, 2026
Venus trine Chiron at 22 degrees Sagittarius and Aries on December 18
Venus square Saturn at 25 degrees Sagittarius and Pisces on December 21
Venus enters Capricorn on December 24
Venus square Neptune at 29 degrees Sagittarius and Pisces on December 24
♂ Mars in Sagittarius and Capricorn
Mars spends December moving through both Sagittarius and Capricorn, traveling alongside Mercury and Venus for much of the month. With three personal planets moving together, the themes of these signs may feel more pronounced in day-to-day business life.
In Sagittarius, Mars reflects a boost in activity, motivation, and physical energy. You may feel driven to take action or check things off your list, but it can also be easy to take on too much. Mars in Sagittarius can spread energy wide, making it important to track where your time and focus are actually going.
On December 15, Mars enters Capricorn. Here, energy becomes easier to direct and sustain. Capricorn represents structure, discipline, and long-term effort, helping you direct energy to priority tasks and follow through. If Sagittarius scattered your to-do list, Capricorn helps you work through it one task at a time.
Mars is out of bounds all month long, which can amplify the energy even further. This can feel like having an extra surge of momentum, but it can also lead to overexertion or taking on more than is sustainable. Pay attention to your pace, especially early in the month, when the Sagittarius influence can run high. By the second half of December, it becomes easier to apply that energy with consistency.
This is a strong month for getting things done, especially the behind-the-scenes or year-end work that supports a clean start to 2026.
The Astrology:
Mars in Sagittarius through December 15
Mars enters Capricorn on December 15
Mars is out of bounds from November 27 through January 4
No exact aspects (except with the Moon)
♃ Jupiter in Cancer, Retrograde
Jupiter continues its journey through Cancer, where the expression of growth, meaning, and direction is filtered through emotional depth and a desire for connection. Jupiter is retrograde all month, inviting you to reflect on your big desires, hopes, and dreams. Are you on the right path?
Jupiter is sometimes called the guru, the part of you that knows, teaches, and guides from within. During this retrograde, your inner guru may be asking whether your goals are truly your own, or if they’ve been shaped by what others expect from you. Take time for meditation and reflection. As 2025 comes to a close, you may feel called to set 2026 intentions that align with your inner truth.
In Cancer, Jupiter’s retrograde may highlight themes of family, emotional security, and care-based leadership. It can be a time to nurture the vision that feeds both your business and your personal life, and to honor the soft human side of entrepreneurship as a strength, not a weakness.
On December 21, Jupiter squares Chiron at the same time as several other major configurations. This day may carry a karmic or fated feeling, especially around learning, teaching, or healing. A message, video, conversation, or insight may land differently than usual. Spend time with it, let it move through you, and listen for what it wants to teach.
The Astrology:
Jupiter has been retrograde since November 11 at 25 degrees Cancer
Stations direct March 11, 2026, at 15 degrees Cancer
Jupiter square Chiron at 22 degrees Cancer and Aries on December 21
♄ Saturn in Pisces
Saturn continues its journey through Pisces, now moving direct and entering the final three months of this sign’s transit. As this slow-moving planet prepares to change signs in early 2026, you may begin to notice shifts in how you approach boundaries, discipline, and long-term planning. These transitions are often subtle. You may not see the full picture until later, but this month may be a turning point.
December is an important month to pay attention to how you want to hold boundaries with others and with yourself. Saturn in Pisces reflects a period of learning to bring form to vision, to have structure even when the path is fluid. If you feel something shifting under the surface, give it room to unfold. You may be closing out a longer chapter and preparing for a new phase.
Saturn will move into Aries on February 14, 2026, where it will remain for more than two years. That shift marks a major transition from wrapping up visionary foundations in Pisces to building something new in Aries. The lessons of Saturn in Pisces have asked for flexibility, awareness, and the willingness to act toward a dream. Aries will bring a boost of forward-focused energy to put structure and form to vision.
This is a time to notice how your internal structure is changing. How do you approach commitment? Where do you need more containment or flexibility? Saturn’s work is always practical, but in Pisces, it asks that you shape something lasting from ideas that are hard to pin down.
On December 17, the Sun squares Saturn, which can indicate some form of pressure or responsibility. If something feels heavy, meet it with patience and effort. On December 21, Venus squares Saturn, highlighting the need to tread carefully before committing. On December 30, Mercury squares Saturn, which may bring year-end tasks like contracts, tax preparation, or paperwork that requires mental focus and attention to detail.
The Astrology:
Saturn has been direct since November 27 at 25 degrees Pisces
Saturn enters Aries February 14, 2026
Sun square Saturn at 25 degrees Sagittarius and Pisces on December 17
Venus square Saturn at 25 degrees Sagittarius and Pisces on December 21
Mercury square Saturn at 26 degrees Sagittarius and Pisces on December 30
Outer Planets: Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, and Chiron
The outer planets move slowly, shaping long-term cycles of change that influence industries, cultures, and collective shifts. They form the broader backdrop that shapes how business decisions, strategies, and trends evolve over time.
Chiron, a slow-moving asteroid, operates on both the personal and collective levels as a symbolic bridge between pain and healing, illustrating how we learn through our wounds.
Outer planet transits often coincide with turning points that leave a lasting impact, marking longer chapters in both business and personal growth. A consultation helps you see how these collective shifts are personalized in your chart, highlighting the deeper cycles that influence your growth and direction.
Curious how long-term planetary shifts are influencing your next chapter? Schedule a Year Ahead consultation to explore how slow-moving planets Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto are showing up in your personal chart, and what they mean for your business direction.
Uranus: Innovation, disruption, breakthroughs, and experimentation with systems and technology.
Neptune: Vision, imagination, ideals, and the blurred space between inspiration and illusion.
Pluto: Transformation, regeneration, power dynamics, and what must be purged or rebuilt.
Chiron: Healing, integration of wounds, and turning vulnerability into wisdom.
Uranus in Taurus (Retrograde)
Uranus retrograded back into Taurus on November 7 and continues its backward motion through the sign all of December. This final return to Taurus brings closure to themes that began in 2018, especially around stability, innovation, and values. Sudden realizations or disruptions may bring insight into what still needs to shift before Uranus moves back into Gemini in April 2026, where it will stay for the next seven years. The longer sextile with Neptune remains active but is gradually separating, as Neptune moves direct in December.
Neptune in Pisces (Retrograde)
Neptune remains retrograde in late Pisces until December 9, then resumes direct motion. This marks a turning point in Neptune’s long journey through Pisces, which will complete next year when it enters Aries in late January 2026. All month, Neptune travels close to Saturn, highlighting the final stages of a long cycle where dreams and reality have been intertwined. These two planets are finishing their time in Pisces, inviting you to reflect on what ideals, visions, or illusions are ready to be seen more clearly before a new chapter begins.
Pluto in Aquarius
Pluto continues direct motion through early Aquarius and does not form major aspects this month, though it may be highly active in your personal chart depending on your planetary placements. As Uranus and Neptune move retrograde into earlier signs, the grand sextile from last month has faded, but it will return in 2026. Pluto in Aquarius continues to hold space for deeper shifts in leadership, power dynamics, and the collective approach to systems and innovation. A consultation can help you see how Pluto may be activating long-term change in your own life or business.
Chiron in Aries (Retrograde)
Chiron continues retrograde motion through Aries, moving between 23 and 22 degrees in December. As the Wounded Healer archetype, Chiron brings attention to places where old pain still impacts leadership, identity, self-growth, healing, and mental health. Multiple trines to Chiron this month may bring opportunities to connect your healing work with learning, support, and accessing self-care modalities. Chiron will station direct on January 2, marking the close of this particular cycle of inward-focused healing.
Daily Horoscopes: Key Aspects in December
The aspects listed below reflect major planetary connections throughout the month, shown in chronological order. Each one offers a symbolic window into the shifting dynamics of timing.
While the planetary sections above weave these aspects into a broader narrative, this list is especially helpful for astrologers, planners, and anyone who wants to track specific dates chronologically.
A Year Ahead Consultation connects the planetary movements with your personal birth chart, based on your exact birth date, time, and location, to provide a customized map of the months ahead. You'll discover how key cycles, turning points, and opportunities line up with your goals, so you can plan, pivot, and shape your business strategy with greater confidence.
Want to look at both your birth chart and the year ahead? My combined Natal + Year Ahead package helps you understand the foundation you’re working from and the cycles unfolding in real time.
Sun trine Chiron: December 14
22° Sagittarius / Aries
Healing and self-care support your well-being and strengthen your resolve.
Sun square Saturn: December 17
25° Sagittarius / Pisces
Slow progress produces rewards from steady effort and discipline.
Venus trine Chiron: December 18
22° Sagittarius / Aries
Interactions with healers and teachers promote emotional healing.
Sun square Neptune: December 21
29° Sagittarius / Pisces
Uncertainty prompts reflection before action.
Venus square Saturn: December 21
25° Sagittarius / Pisces
Relationship or financial decisions need careful review.
Mercury square North and South Node: December 21
12° Sagittarius / Pisces
Karmic crossroads, choose growth over comfort.
Jupiter square Chiron: December 21
22° Cancer / Aries
Wisdom gained through challenge reveals healing potential.
Venus square Neptune: December 24
29° Sagittarius / Pisces
Beware of illusions, but allow space for wonder.
Mercury trine Chiron: December 28
22° Sagittarius / Aries
Insight through learning, teaching, or self-reflection.
Mercury square Saturn: December 30
26° Sagittarius / Pisces
Wrap up year-end tasks with focus, discipline, and strategy.
Words to Work By for the Month Ahead
‘You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore.’ — William Faulkner
Wrap-Up
December brings renewed movement as Mercury stations direct and joins the Sun, Venus, and Mars in Sagittarius for the final stretch of the month. This cluster of personal planets supports fresh thinking, motivation, and a big-picture view, especially after the retrograde slowdowns and reflection earlier in the season. There's a sense of forward motion building, even if it comes with a few bumps along the way.
As we transition into Capricorn season, the energy shifts from exploration to execution. The Sagittarius spark fuels inspiration, while Capricorn's focus helps translate vision into strategy. This is a month to finish what needs finishing, trust your direction, and walk into the new year with your priorities clear and your focus intact.
