Welcome to December,Leo.

This month, you’ll likely be concerned with more immediate matters, especially those of love.

Despite Mars retrograde, it’s an epically romantic month for you.

an illustrated rendition of Leo showing figure with foliage pattern

Daniel Egneus

Mars, the warrior planet, begins its retrograde in your sign onFriday, December 6.

Mars rules ambition and sexual energy.

The backward dance lasts between now and the end of February.

It could indicate a shift inyour libido.

You also may feel a little less assertive over the next few months.

Use Mars retrograde as an excuse to take them.

Also onFriday, December 6,lover Venusenters your seventh House of Partnership.

This is an extremely romantic transit.

It’s also a call to tap into the sweetness in not only romances but friendships.

Incolor magic,red corresponds with firey passion, while pink is the soft, friendship side of love.

Your task for this month is to tap into the pink side of all your partnerships.

This could further add to shifts in your sex drive.

You may feel disinterested or called to try something different in bed.

No matter what comes up for you, see to it to honor it.

Not only are all libidos good libidos, but it’s okay if yours ebbs and flows.

This date brings the end of Mercury retrograde.

Full moons are thelunar phaseassociated with culminations.

It’s a time for getting cozy with friends and family in front of the fireplace.

It’s also Yule, a Pagan celebration with traditions akin to Christmas.

It’s a time for getting cozy with friends and family in front of the fireplace.

For the next few weeks, the sun is now in your wellness-oriented sixth House of Health.

Spending time with loved ones is great for the soul but can also be draining.

double-check to get lots of rest and prioritize self-care to reduce your holiday stress.

Both you and your friends may feel exhausted from seeing family.

It’s more important than ever to connect with your chosen family, as Chiron stresses.

Browse ourBest of Beauty skin-carepicks for ideas on how to unwind.

Continue to make time for self-care during your New Year’s celebrations.

We’ll see you in January.