3 Zodiac Signs That Will Close Out the Year with a Bang

The other day, someone mentioned that Christmas is only six weeks away and that…blew my mind. And after the holidays, the new year blows through, and before I know it I’m looking at a blank slate. Time to take a page from the stars for a little year-end guidance, if you ask me. Especially since, per astrologer Polina Arutiunian, 2025 has been one of the most astrologically interesting years ever. Here are the three zodiac signs closing out this monumental year with a bang.

Polina Arutiunian is an astrologer and spiritual advisor at Nebula, an online spiritual guidance platform. She specializes in natal and predictive astrology, forecasting and synastry. Arutiunian has been practicing for five years, leading astrology courses and trainings.

Key Dates

• November 5 - December 15: Mars in Sagittarius boosts productivity and energy
• December 5: Full moon in Gemini with Venus in Sagittarius—expect the month to have a romantic note

How These Changes May Show Up

• Career: Slow down and revisit old projects
• Love: Be open to transition, which may occur around the full moon
• Personal Growth: Expect more energy—and more conflict. Be mindful of where you channel the energy

What Sags Should Know

“In 2025, Sagittarius will began a new chapter in their lives, as its ruler, Jupiter, entered Cancer in the summer,” Arutiunian explains. Mercury retrogrades in Sagittarius from November 9 to 20, which will slow the sign’s pace—a good opportunity to refocus and complete old projects. Your mantra: “My energy always opens up great opportunities for me.”

Between November 5 and December 15, Mars is in Sagittarius, which will give the sign an energy and productivity boost. “Sagittarius will be one of the few signs that may feel more energetic at the end of the year. However, Mars in Sagittarius can also bring conflict, so be mindful to channel your energy into the right things and projects, using this energy for personal development,” Arutiunian says.

Venus will also join the party, entering Sagittarius on December 1 and staying until the 25th. “December may bring a romantic note, a desire to indulge more, make pleasant purchases and attend to personal appearance and beauty,” Arutiunian says. Where romance is concerned, your key date is December 5, when there will be a full moon in Gemini.

Key Dates

• November 9: Uranus retrograde leaves Gemini for Taurus
• December 20: New moon in Sagittarius

How These Changes May Show Up

• Career: A time to dive deep and analyze values and principles
• Love: Expect new beginnings, acquaintances and relationships
• Personal Growth: An opportunity to look into the past and address long-standing conflict

What Gemini Should Know

This year marked a big energy shift for Gemini when Uranus moved to Taurus in July. Arutiunian says this zodiac sign can expect a spiritual, cathartic ending to the year. The Uranus retrograde into Taurus on November 9 is now affording Gemini the opportunity for reconciliation with the past. “The end of 2025 is a great time for Geminis to engage in inner work and analyze their views and principles,” she notes. This sign’s mantra: "My thoughts and ideas are heard; I am in the right environment."

The biggest emphasis for Gemini will be on relationships—professional, platonic and romantic. “During this period, Geminis can experience many events, new beginnings and activities,” Arutiunian says. “If you wish to make new acquaintances, enter into a relationship,or expand your social circle, December is an excellent time to do so. The New Moon in Sagittarius on December 20th could be an important date for Geminis – a time to lay new foundations in relationships and partnerships as new acquaintances and important people may enter your life.”

Key Dates

• Early December: Saturn exits retrograde—Capricorns will feel strength and energy return
• December 16: Mars enters Capricorn, bringing productivity, speed and motivation
• December 25: Venus enters Capricorn, ushering in a happy period

How These Changes May Show Up

• Career: Expect speed and efficiency, looking forward instead of behind with renewed goals
• Love: Don’t be afraid to take a first step
• Personal Growth: Focus on yourself and your surroundings as Venus enters Capricorn

What Caps Should Know

For Capricorn, the end of 2025 is all about growth, energy, speed and new beginnings. Your mantra: “I always have a vision of how to make my life the way I want it to be.”

The sign’s ruler, Saturn, exits retrograde at the beginning of December. Per Arutiunian, that means renewed strength and energy—if things have felt slow the past few months, expect things to pick up with blinding efficiency. “While other signs focus on looking back and completing what they've already started, Capricorns can begin a new chapter by year's end,” she says.

On December 16, Mars enters Capricorn. “Capricorns may become more active towards the end of the year; this is an excellent time to both plan new ventures and take the first steps,” Arutiunian says. Venus enters Capricorn the 25th, which, Arutiunian explains, means the sign will have a happy period leading up to New Year’s Eve.  “Treat yourself to something new during this time, focusing on yourself, your own beauty, and pleasant surroundings.”

As the year comes to a close, get ready for new chapters. While Sagittarius and Gemini will dig deep into the past for closure, while Capricorn looks forward. For all signs, it’s all about being open to the opportunities—and sticking with their visions.