Moon Magic—Full Moon and New Moon Tarot insights for December 2025
Welcome and step into the moonlight with me. The moon’s rhythm offers a sacred invitation to pause, reflect, release, and begin anew. As 2025 winds down and the nights grow longer, December’s moon phases provide a unique blend of introspection and forward momentum.
The Full Moon in Gemini illuminates the culmination of cycles in thought, communication, and connection, encouraging us to honor the lessons we’ve gathered and release what no longer serves our growth. Meanwhile, the New Moon in Sagittarius opens a gateway to fresh possibilities, inviting adventurous thinking, expansive dreams, and alignment with our most authentic truths.
This month, the moon and your intuition are guiding you to both clear away the old and step boldly into what’s next. Let’s explore the messages and insights waiting to help you release, reflect, and carry forward your intentions as the year draws to a close.
Full Moon in Gemini – December 4, 2025
Gemini is an air sign full of curiosity and intellect. Associated with The Lovers card in tarot, this moon calls us to see both sides of a situation before making important decisions. This is a powerful time for expanding our thinking and pushing the boundaries of our knowledge.
The Full Moon offers a sacred time for emotional liberation and fresh ideas. Release old patterns and allow your curiosity to lead the way.
Tarot Spread:
Card #1 – Current challenges we’re facing?
Ten of Cups – The Ten signals the completion of a cycle, and Cups symbolize our emotions. The challenge now is to expand your capacity for love, especially toward yourself. With Gemini’s rational energy at play, remember to consult both your mind and your heart before making choices.
Card #2 – Creative Solutions to break free
The Empress—Clarify your long-term dreams and keep taking aligned steps toward them in order to overcome any personal doubts. The Empress reminds us that abundance is born from both patience and nurturing action. Expect the best outcomes as your vision takes root.
Card #3 – What requires a deeper look?
The Tower—Change is uncomfortable, but transformation rarely happens without it. Instead of resisting the storm, release your fear and trust that the momentary chaos is clearing space for your growth and evolution.
Affirmation: “I release outdated patterns and welcome change, knowing it leads me to greater love, wisdom, and freedom.”
Journaling Prompt: Where am I resisting necessary change, and how might embracing it open new possibilities in my life?
New Moon in Sagittarius – December 19, 2025
This New Moon in fiery Sagittarius invites us to re-envision our path forward—perfect timing as 2025 draws to a close. Looking ahead to 2026, this moon urges us to dream boldly, align with truth, and begin weaving our higher vision into reality.
The fresh start of the New Moon welcomes us to reignite passion and set intentions that expand our horizons. What seeds are you ready to plant for the coming year? Clarity of purpose will reveal the path and illuminate your next steps.
Tarot Spread:
Card #1 – Blessings from 2025
Knight of Wands – You charged forward with courage and passion this year, even when the plan wasn’t fully mapped out. Reflect on your accomplishments; there’s momentum to build upon in 2026.
Card #1 – Blessings from 2025
Judgement—This is a call to step into your soul’s true purpose. Beyond everyday responsibilities, how can you expand your light in service of the world? Aligning your goals with this calling will empower your year ahead.
Card #3 – What seeds are you planting?
Three of Cups—Celebrate connection. Whether through deepening bonds with loved ones or expanding your circle, remember that shared joy is fertile ground for growth.
Affirmation: “I boldly plant seeds of joy, adventure, and purpose, knowing my dreams will flourish in divine timing.”
Journaling Prompt: What vision for my life excites me most for 2026, and how can I invite more joy and connection into the journey?
December’s moonlight reminds us that every ending carries the spark of a new beginning. The Gemini Full Moon helps us release outdated thoughts, mental clutter, and limiting patterns, creating space for clarity and insight. Following this, the Sagittarius New Moon encourages us to dream bigger, embrace adventure, celebrate connection, and set intentions that reflect our most authentic selves.
As 2025 comes to a close, this is the perfect moment to reflect on what you’ve learned, honor the growth you’ve experienced, and prepare for the new opportunities on the horizon. If you’d like to deepen your manifesting journey for 2026, discover your unique strengths and how to work with them by taking my free Manifesting Archetype Quiz.
Step into the new year with intention, clarity, and gratitude, knowing you are fully equipped to embrace the magic, abundance, and transformation that await.
“As the year comes to a close, the moon invites us to release the weight of the past so we can step into the new year lighter, clearer, and ready to manifest with purpose.” — Lisa Kessler
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