Your Weekly Horoscope Says a Full Moon Will Bring the End of Mercury Retrograde

Your horoscope for the week of December 15 to 21 kicks off with a bang, but things are about to get so much better from here on out. The vibes have been challenging lately, to say the least. Fortunately, you’ve reached a turning point that will bring you more clarity and forward momentum.

It all begins with a full Cold Moon on December 15 at 1:01 a.m. ET, taking place at exactly 23 degrees of Gemini. This full moon is a fascinating one, as it will answer to Mercury—planet of communication and logic—while it retrogrades through Sagittarius (the zodiac sign that puts Mercury at a detriment). But wait, it gets even more interesting. Mercury retrograde will also come to an end later that same day, stationing direct at 3:56 p.m. ET, switching directions at 6 degrees of Sagittarius. This full moon can be likened to the part of the roller coaster in which you’re right about to enter a loop, which makes you feel backwards right before it rights your perspective with a rush. Whether you like it or not, this full moon arrives bearing answers that could either set you free or keep you even further committed, but with a few new and unexpected options.

The energy could feel hazy and dreamy by December 18, when the Sagittarius sun squares off with disorienting Neptune and encourages you to bend the truth. You may feel more sensitive than usual, which can lead to creative breakthroughs, but also the anxiety of not knowing where you stand. By December 19, romantic Venus will form a trine with exuberant Jupiter, bringing love, pleasure, and excitement to your life. This will feel like a spoonful of sugar once the medicine goes down.

New energy is on the way, as Capricorn season begins on December 21, ushering us into the final week of 2024.

How the planets will affect your zodiac sign this week

Here’s what you can expect from the upcoming week, according to your sun and/or rising sign (and seriously, you’re missing out if you don’t read these horoscopes for your rising sign):