You get a temporary break from Mercury retrograde on December 5 when the Sun in Sagittarius meets with Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius at the same point in the sky. This marks a moment of illumination,

Discover your December 2024 horoscope! From the new moon in Sagittarius to the full moon in Gemini, learn what’s ahead for your zodiac sign.

Astrologically speaking, “December is always a fun month for a lot of people,” says Donna Page, an Atlanta-based astrologer with a graduate degree in counseling psychology. Aside from the holiday spirit in the air, the sun is in Sagittarius, which is a sign that “just wants to enjoy a big, luxurious life,” Page adds.