What This Year's Winter Solstice Means For All 12 Zodiac Signs

The winter solstice, then, is a time for reflection, stillness, and preparation for the winter season ahead—but depending on your zodiac sign, we all have something different in store.

Your ruling planet, passionate Mars, is in powerful Leo on solstice night and beyond, she adds, so this could push you to do something huge. "You could be inspired to write a book, organize a trip with your cousins, or invest in a new startup, all on the night of the solstice," she notes.

"On winter solstice night, Uranus, the planet of rebellion, is in Taurus, so it will get you thinking of doing things differently next year," Honigman tells mindbodygreen, adding, "Since the planet is in retrograde until the end of January, you won't be moved to take action beyond that, but keep that notepad handy because they're good ideas."

Nevertheless, come solstice night, it will be a warm and exciting time for you. For one thing, your ruling planet, Mercury, will be in Sagittarius, a sign of adventure and expansiveness, Honigman notes. "While you're out and about just looking for a nice time and some peace away from all the festivities, you'll get chatting to a person who can introduce you to a whole new career brimming with abundance," she tells mindbodygreen, adding, "Your sparkly personality will impress a well-connected person of influence."

The solstices and the equinoxes, meanwhile, are solar. "They're created by the way the sun moves, which doesn't matter as much for your sign," Honigman explains, noting that on solstice day itself, the moon is in neat and tidy Virgo. You might "feel moved to start planning the year ahead, [setting goals], checking your bank balance, and making some big decisions," she says, adding that paying up-front for a course of studies will be one of your solstice resolutions.

"Solstice day itself is a bit of a low point for this reason, because you could do with more light hours—but immediately following winter solstice, the sun goes into the motivated and ambitious sign of Capricorn," Honigman tells mindbodygreen, adding, "You'll therefore spend the next few days filling in job applications and brainstorming business ideas, feeling focused and successful."

On solstice day, she explains, the moon happens to be in your sign. "When the moon is in Virgo, everyone around you behaves in a slightly more Virgoan way—they message you back, they meet you on time, and if they promised they'd pick you up some shopping on the way, every item is there in the bag," she explains. "For you, the Virgo moon means that you can dream a little. Make plans for the year ahead, but keep them fun and interesting, planning holidays, away days, and adventurous breaks," Honigman suggests.

And on this winter solstice day, she adds, your ruling planet, Venus, happens to be in humanitarian Aquarius. It will stay there until January 3, causing your focus to drift far away from financial matters and more toward charity. "Your main interest will be those who are less capable, more disadvantaged, and in need of help," Honigman explains, adding, "Your heart will be going out to those who need you most, and you'll rope in your family to start volunteering and helping others."

And for what it's worth, Scorpio has two ruling planets. In ancient astrology, it was Mars, the planet of passion. In modern astrology, your ruler is Pluto, the planet of transformation. "On the winter solstice this year, fiery Mars is in fire sign Leo and shape-shifting Pluto is in transformational Aquarius. This means that both the longest day and the shortest night inspire you to seek balance in your life and make peace with old friends you've blocked long ago," Honigman says, adding, "You'll reach out to distant family members and make amends."

Whether it's job interviews, family meetings, or even chats with your bank manager—they'll be going your way at this time. "In fact," Honigman adds, "try to take advantage of this lucky Mercury placement and pile up meetings, calls, and contract signings before January 8."

Volunteer to walk the new girl around the office, she suggests, showing her who to avoid, for instance. Or you might accept the thankless task of gathering family contributions for the 2024 matching holiday T-shirts. Your efforts won't go unnoticed!

And speaking of enjoyment—Venus, the planet of love, is in your sign during the winter solstice. "This means that love will find its way to you and that you'll rediscover your love of matchmaking," Honigman notes. But since your matchmaking criteria are based on vibes, not anything the intended couple may have in common, don't be surprised if you get mixed reactions!

At the stroke of solstice, however, you'll be climbing out of that overthinking funk. "Two planets are in your sign right now: Saturn, the mature planet of karma, and Neptune, the planet of illusion," Honigman tells mindbodygreen, adding, "They inspire you to dream big, and you decide who you want to be by summer. A new job, a new wardrobe, a new partner, anything is possible."

However you choose to spend your solstice, carve out some time for quiet reflection and visualizing the year ahead. No matter your zodiac sign, when we move to the rhythms of the Earth and her seasons, we can all feel that much more connected and in tune.