This week’s horoscopes (for 1-5 December 2025) unfold during a period of notable astrological adjustment, marked by Mercury ending its retrograde cycle on 29 November and slowly regaining full strength as it moves forward through the first week of December.
According to Cafe Astrology, the post-retrograde shadow period often brings gradual clarity, helping people resolve delays or confusion that built up during the retrograde phase.
The Moon begins the week in its First Quarter phase on 1 December, a period associated with taking practical steps after a time of reflection.
NASA’s lunar calendar identifies this stage as the point where the Moon’s light grows more visible each night, symbolising incremental progress rather than sudden change.
These combined movements create a week where steady decision-making, clearer communication and practical adjustments take centre stage across all signs.
Below is an in-depth reading for each zodiac sign, written in simple terms to ensure accessible understanding for all readers.
Aries (21 Mar – 19 Apr)
Aries enters the week with forward movement after weeks of mental slow-downs.
With Mercury now moving direct, communication becomes clearer, especially in work matters. The First Quarter Moon encourages practical steps toward long-term goals, not rushed action.
This week is favourable for clarifying agreements, correcting misunderstandings and taking small but necessary steps on important tasks.
If delays affected professional plans during November, gradual progress becomes more visible.
Taurus (20 Apr – 20 May)
Taurus experiences renewed stability as post-retrograde clarity settles in.
This week emphasises financial organisation and practical planning. The Moon’s growing light supports incremental improvements in daily routines. Information that was unclear in recent weeks may now become easier to understand, allowing Taurus to make steadier decisions.
Relationship communication improves as misunderstandings begin to resolve naturally.
Gemini (21 May – 20 Jun)
Gemini feels the shift strongly because Mercury is their ruling planet. As Mercury gains momentum, the week brings clearer thinking and more reliable communication.
Tasks that felt stuck may ease forward. With the First Quarter Moon encouraging practical action, Gemini benefits from reviewing current responsibilities and planning how to manage them more efficiently.
This week supports repairing miscommunication or making decisions that require mental precision.
Cancer (21 Jun – 22 Jul)
Cancer’s attention turns toward personal organisation and emotional clarity. The Moon, which rules Cancer, increases in brightness, symbolising rising motivation.
According to Cafe Astrology, this lunar stage is ideal for practical adjustments. Cancer may find it easier to express needs and establish boundaries after a period of reflection. Projects that require sustained effort benefit from steady, uncomplicated actions.
Leo (23 Jul – 22 Aug)
Leo’s week is shaped by improved communication and clearer social interactions. Mercury’s forward motion supports conversations that previously stalled, while the Moon’s First Quarter phase encourages taking visible steps on creative or personal goals.
For Leos engaged in leadership or public-facing roles, this week helps refine direction without rushing major decisions. Clarity increases gradually day by day.
Virgo (23 Aug – 22 Sep)
Virgo, ruled by Mercury, experiences improved mental order after the retrograde’s end. Tasks requiring precision become easier, and unresolved matters begin to stabilise.
The First Quarter Moon highlights practical responsibilities at home or work, supporting steady progress. Virgo may find clearer pathways through complicated tasks simply because the energetic “static” of the retrograde has lifted.
Libra (23 Sep – 22 Oct)
Libra’s focus is on restoring balance in relationships and communication. The week begins with better clarity in conversations as Mercury continues its forward motion.
This, paired with the Moon’s growth phase, supports practical steps toward harmony. Libra may find it easier to revisit paused agreements or clarify expectations at work. Small adjustments have meaningful impact throughout the week.
Scorpio (23 Oct – 21 Nov)
Scorpio’s week brings a slow but steady stabilisation of emotional and practical matters.
Mercury’s post-retrograde clarity helps Scorpio resolve lingering misunderstandings or incomplete discussions.
The First Quarter Moon supports reorganising priorities and establishing firmer structures around ongoing commitments. Progress is not dramatic but reliable as long as steps are consistent.
Sagittarius (22 Nov – 21 Dec)
Sagittarius enters the week with the Sun in their sign, bringing increased personal focus. As Mercury gains strength, conversations and decisions involving long-term plans become easier to navigate.
The lunar phase encourages Sagittarius to take practical action on goals they have outlined recently.
This week supports clear thinking, moderate risk-taking and manageable progress.
Capricorn (22 Dec – 19 Jan)
Capricorn begins the week with an emphasis on long-term planning. Mercury’s direct motion aids in establishing clarity around decisions that involve structure or responsibility.
According to Cafe Astrology, this period is suitable for committing to practical objectives. The Moon’s First Quarter phase makes it easier to take small, disciplined steps toward projects requiring persistence.
Aquarius (20 Jan – 18 Feb)
Aquarius experiences improved communication and more reliable scheduling after recent delays. The week supports reviewing plans, aligning expectations with others and progressing through collaborative tasks.
The Moon’s growing light emphasises organisation and practical follow-through. Aquarius may find that teamwork becomes smoother as communication stabilises.
Pisces (19 Feb – 20 Mar)
Pisces benefits from increasing clarity in emotional and practical matters. Mercury’s steady forward movement assists Pisces in articulating thoughts that previously felt unclear.
The First Quarter Moon encourages gradual progress on personal goals or responsibilities. This week is characterised by clarity emerging slowly, providing opportunities to revisit and correct recent misunderstandings.
Note: These horoscopes refer to general sun-sign guidance and are not tailored to individual birth charts.
