Capricorn Monthly Forecast

Give your RSVPs out sparingly or save them for later in the month, Capricorn. The first three weeks of December are your annual “early hibernation” time as the Sun moves through Sagittarius and your restful twelfth house. While this low-key energy makes you feel out of sync with the rest of the world (must they maniacally rush to Thanksgiving parades and town square tree-lightings every night?), you’ll make up for lost time once Capricorn season begins on December 21. Winter solstice might be the longest night of the year—but energetically speaking, it’s the brightest one for you!

Luckily, some of the Sag season sleepiness will be offset by enthusiastic Jupiter, which is bounding through Pisces and your social third house until December 20. Take a disco nap and head to cream-of-the-crop events you’ve been invited to, Cap. This is prime time for connecting with kindred spirits and making some promising contacts—and Jupiter won’t be back here for another 12 years, so consider it the call of duty!

Your energy really perks up starting December 21, when the Sun moves into Capricorn and your first house of self—joining communicator Mercury, magnetic Venus and potent Pluto. Hello, head turner! You could go from feeling tired and invisible to in demand today. The December 23 Capricorn new moon marks your personal new year, and once this happens, it’s full speed ahead…well, at least for a week. On December 29, communication planet Mercury turns retrograde in YOUR sign until January 18. Back up all your important files, photos and electronic data before this happens and postpone any plans that are starting to get too stressful. You’ll need to lay low while Mercury’s in reverse.

But first, there’s Christmas Eve, which still features the Sun, moon, Mercury, Venus and Pluto in your sign. You’re feeling extra festive, but also in the mood to be spontaneous. Don’t get stuck with hosting duties or family responsibilities. You’re going to need some personal freedom today.