Meteor showers are undeniably stunning sights. From our viewpoint here on earth, a meteor shower looks like a series of shooting stars falling through the night sky, with even more stars twinkling in the background (scientifically, meteor showers are caused by cosmic debris entering the Earth's atmosphere). And starting tomorrow, you'll be able to see one for yourself no matter where you are in the world.
The Geminid meteor shower—which earned its name because its radiant appears to originate in the Gemini constellation—will be active from December 13 through December 17, but it will be most visible on the night of December 13 and in the early morning hours of December 14, peaking around 2 a.m. local time.
To see the Geminid meteor shower, head to a dark outdoors location, preferably close to midnight or a little after. Give your eyes at least 15 minutes to adjust, and then look towards the constellation of Gemini. You'll have the best views if you look up at the sky from a blanket on the ground or a reclining chair. The southern half of the United States, particularly the Southeast and Gulf Coast, will have the best views of this Geminid meteor shower, but it'll be visible around the world, according to weather.com.
In astrology, meteor showers are a powerful time for manifestation and setting intentions. The Geminid meteor shower is, of course, connected to Gemini, the sign of communication, intelligence, and curiosity. But no matter what your zodiac sign is, this is a good time to set an intention or conduct a manifestation ritual connected to one of Gemini's themes. Alternatively, you can focus on the area of your birth chart where Gemini falls, as described in your horoscope below.
To see how the Geminid meteor shower will impact your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs, keep reading below. Reading for your Rising sign, specifically, will be extra helpful.
Your Horoscope for the Geminid meteor shower happening on December 13
Aries
Speak up, Aries! With the Geminid meteor shower falling in your 3rd House of communication, the stars are calling you to use your voice. This might mean initiating an important conversation that's been a long time coming, or it might mean simply saying what you want out loud. Now is the time to ask for a promotion, set boundaries with your roommate, or talk about the future with your romantic partner. This is also a great time to dedicate yourself to your favorite form of creative expression, like poetry or songwriting.
Taurus
Time for a cosmic check-in, Taurus. The Geminid meteor shower falls in your 2nd House of values and valuables, asking you to decide what really matters to you. Are you living up to your ideals? Are you using your money wisely or spending it all on Doordash and fast fashion? Ask yourself what you truly value, both in the sense of your morals and priorities and in the sense of where you dedicate your money and your time. If something needs to change, now is the time to do it.
Gemini
It's all about you, Gemini. The Geminid meteor shower falls in your sign, so this is one of your luckiest days of the year. If you've been waiting to take a risk or make a big move, take advantage of this starry sky. With the meteor shower in your 1st House of identity, you're also being called to reflect on the way you present yourself to the world. Are you showing other people your best self? If not, how can you make sure that you do?
Cancer
Get deep, Cancer. With the Geminid meteor shower occurring in your 12th House of dreams, intuition, and the unconscious, be ready to receive cosmic messages from the universe or your subconscious mind. If you can, take some time to get in touch with your deepest self through meditation, journaling, or tarot reading. You never know what will come up.
Leo
Find your people, Leo. The Gemini meteor shower lights up your 11th House of friendships and community. Take this as an opportunity to gather with your friends (maybe you can all view the meteor shower together!) or to tap into your larger community through humanitarian work, mutual aid, or simply working together towards a common goal. Neighborhood clean-up, anyone?
Virgo
How's your reputation, Virgo? The Geminid meteor shower falls in your 10th House of career, legacy, and purpose. Update your resume and refresh your portfolio. Now is a great time to make some big moves in your current workplace or even apply to new positions. If your day job doesn't align with your goals, the stars are asking you to consider a career change and maybe take the first steps, too.
Libra
Vacation, anyone? The Geminid meteor shower falls in your 9th House of travel, learning, and philosophy. Go on a day trip, plan your next big vacation, or simply take some time to learn about a world that's different from the one you live in day-to-day (maybe go watch one of the Golden Globe nominees for Best Non-English-Language film?).
Scorpio
Permission to go full emo, granted. The Geminid meteor shower falls in your 8th House of sex, death, and transformation—all your favorite things! In fact, the 8th House is ruled by Scorpio. This is the time to embrace your fullest, gothest, most Scorpio self. Wear tons of black eyeliner! Go hang out in a cemetery! Have a horror movie marathon! You get the idea.
Sagittarius
Who's your other half, Sagittarius? The Geminid meteor shower lights up your 7th House of partnerships—romantic partnerships, yes, but also close friendships and business and creative partnerships. Are all these partnerships working for you right now? If there's something you've been meaning to talk about, like your partner's bad habit of leaving their dirty dishes in the sink or that Venmo request that's been sitting in your bestie's inbox for six weeks, now is the time to do it.
Capricorn
Optimize, Capricorn. The Geminid meteor shower occurs in your 6th House of routine, day-to-day work, and wellness. If you've been staying up until 3 a.m. rewatching Heated Rivalry episodes (can't blame you), start setting an alert on your phone to make sure you're going to bed and getting some sleep. If you've been thinking of a new routine (a morning jog? evening journaling?), don't wait until New Year, add it to your schedule now—the stars are right for it to become a permanent good habit.
Aquarius
Go have fun, Aquarius. The Geminid meteor shower is throwing a party in your 5th House of creativity, sex, and fun. Unlike some of the other zodiac signs, you do not need to ponder the deep questions in life or have difficult conversations right now. Instead, get your dopamine up with a sex session (partnered or solo), a dance party, a karaoke night, or anything else that sounds like fun to you right now. You deserve it!
Pisces
Feeling nostalgic, Pisces? The Geminid meteor shower occurs in your 4th House of family, home, and your roots. Go ahead and call your mom or spend a little extra cash on your sibling's holiday present. Take some time to reflect on the past by journaling, looking through old photos, or talking about your memories with a close friend or family member. You're one of the most sensitive signs, so I know you're ready to lean into those nostalgic, wistful feelings.












