HOROSCOPE

Sun/uranus marks the start of Thursday as the best part of the day. ’Tis blessed to give or to volunteer. Friday, Venus/neptune puts creativity, romance, kindness, and the spirit of generosity into full play. Mercury/jupiter has more to say, show, do, buy, or farther to go. On the other hand, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the onslaught or crowds. Allow yourself extra time to get to the finish line or your destination. These transits also hold a propensity for taking on too much or for talking yourself into more than is warranted or wise.

Well timed for shifting gears, the winter solstice begins with the sun’s entrance into Capricorn on Friday afternoon (2:23 p.m.). Building to Saturday morning, the full moon in Cancer can increase emotionalism, nostalgia, a sense of a time crunch or of running out of steam or patience. By Sunday, the full-moon strain is likely to be mostly washed away. The heart continues to feel what it feels, but from a go-gentler-on-yourself or sweet-spot place.

By early Monday evening, Mercury/neptune diffuse the pressure from earlier in the day. If you have partied for the afternoon, don’t get behind the wheel. Keep an eye on your valuables and on the details, too.

Despite recent hardships and the uncertainty that lies ahead, the Leo moon on Christmas Day provides a better stellar backdrop than many of the recently past holidays. No matter how you spend it, you should feel that the day did all right by you. The Virgo moon on Boxing Day keeps us on a good bounce-back.

May the holidays warm your heart and soothe your soul!

ARIES

March 20–April 19

Despite the extra activity and pressure, the stars keep your winning streak and your good spirits going strong Thursday/friday. As best you can, carve out time to rest up and replenish yourself on Saturday. Regarding the holidays and looking beyond them, the winter solstice sets a fortuitous backdrop for the future. Christmas Day, contentment reigns. Boxing Day, you’re good to go again.

TAURUS

April 20–May 20 Thursday/friday can keep you doing double time or secondguessing yourself. It is easy to spend more money or time than you plan. These days are good for travel, giftgiving, and all that goes with the holidays, but know that Mercury/jupiter can also produce overly high expectations, yours or theirs. Whether Christmas is a big family affair or not, overall, it’s a good one this year.

GEMINI

May 21–June 21 Thursday/friday are fullswing, high-volume days, but for the most part the going is good. Friday’s winter solstice and Saturday’s full moon produce a significant shift of momentum. You should be able to wrap up the last-minute stuff without too much hassle. Whether you enjoy it with family, friends, or on your own, the Leo moon sets up a pleasant backdrop for Christmas Day.

CANCER

June 21–July 22

Go by feel Thursday/friday. If you aren’t clear, take a pause or keep searching. Watch for answers or best choices to reveal themselves. Despite Saturday’s full moon, smoothrunning stars help you to get it under better control—to create, cope, navigate, and interact with ease. Sunday, you are especially emotional. Christmas and Boxing Day run smoothly, perhaps better than you expect.

LEO

July 22–August 22 Thursday can keep you in full swing, but once the winter solstice arrives (Thursday), it’s time to wind

DECEMBER 20 TO 26, 2018

it down as best you can. Saturday/ Sunday, catering is in order. Put yourself on the list. You’ll find yourself in the mood to sign off work and get an early start on Christmas Eve. The Leo moon keeps you feeling the love on Christmas Day.

VIRGO

August 22–September 22 An attitude of roll up your sleeves and get out of the way serves you well Thursday/friday. Despite the extra volume, pressure, or work, you should find that you accomplish things easily and well, perhaps even better than anticipated. If Saturday’s full moon or the Christmas holiday slows you down, it won’t be for long. As of Boxing Day, you’ll feel freshly refuelled.

LIBRA

September 22–October 23 Your mailbox could be inundated Thursday/friday. Mercury/ Jupiter can find you overwhelmed by too much to do or too many people to deal with, but even so, it’s all good. Travel, shopping, gifts, news, and social activity keep you on the upbeat too. Saturday/sunday, go by feel. Extra caretaking is in order. Christmas Eve through Christmas Day, the flow is good.

SCORPIO

October 23–November 21 Mercury has kept you going strong since October. During this time, your output has been substantial, especially on the creative and the manifesting end, perhaps on the spending end, too. As of Friday, Mercury/jupiter reach a completion track. Along with the winter solstice, a next phase sets into play. Sunday through Christmas and Boxing Day, soak it up; love, laugh, gift, and enjoy.

SAGITTARIUS

November 21–December 21 On a plane, a stage, a ski hill, or making it happen in some other way, on Thursday/friday, Mercury/ Jupiter brings the best out in you. Nothing is small; it’s all over-the-top. Synchronicity and intuition work like a charm. Friday evening through Sunday, you could feel nostalgic or soft around the edges. Christmas Day, the Leo moon keeps you feeling quite all right.

CAPRICORN

December 21–January 19 Thursday/friday is likely to keep you especially busy finishing off what you need to and getting yourself to your destination. Friday afternoon through Sunday, you should feel that you have it under better control. The stars keep your tender heart out on show. Christmas and Boxing Day keep up their end of the bargain quite well.

AQUARIUS

January 20–February 18 Despite the demands or intensity, Thursday/friday keeps you upbeat. You could hear delightful news. Beyond spending more or doing more, Mercury/jupiter also makes for an optimum couple of days to travel, cash in, or start a vacation. Saturday/sunday, ease up on and minimize the extra work or pressure. The Leo moon sets you up for a heartwarming Christmas.

PISCES

February 18–March 20 Guests arriving? Finishing off to do? Thursday/friday keeps you busy with one thing after another, but for the most part, it’s all good. Saturday can produce stress, but by Sunday, it is smoothed out. Quit early Monday afternoon; drive carefully; keep track. Christmas and Boxing Day are good for a top-up on sharing, caring, and love.