The planets this week should offer us some good cheer — as long as we navigate the holidays with a little tact. Have fun, Libra and Taurus. And I’m talking to you, Aries and Scorpio.
What I mean about the planets is that there are some very positive aspects this week, with Jupiter trine Mercury at the beginning of the week and trine the Sun for the rest. That means there will be joy and merriment in the air enough to lift everyone’s spirits.
Not every bit of the weeks ahead will be easy. Things never are that simple for the holidays, but here’s what to be aware of: Mercury’s retrograde and opposition with Mars could lead to some very heated debates around the kitchen table. Just avoid those problematic relatives this year. They’re not listening, so why waste your words?
Jupiter and Saturn make for happy bedfellows with a positive sextile this week, though. Can you feel your jovial side coming out? Good for you. Your local astrologer wishes good merriment to all.
ARIES
March 21 – April 19
The sky’s the limit for your ambitions this week. Allow your adventurous spirit to guide you as you make decisions for your future. Think big and bold, and be decisive.
TAURUS
April 20 – May 20
Emotional insights may be flooding your mind this week as your deepest feelings start to surface. Now is a good time to assess them. Whatever you’ve been ignoring will become glaringly obvious and inescapable.
GEMINI
May 21 – June 20
Slow down on whatever major projects you’ve been working on. If things are going slowly, it may be because there’s something you’re missing. This is a week to take a break and focus on family.
CANCER
June 21 – July 22
You’re strong on personal bonding with friends and loved ones right now. When it comes to connecting and reflecting, you’re probably better off with one-on-ones rather than at holiday parties, though.
LEO
July 23 – Aug. 22
A shift is happening that will require you to assess the core elements of your surroundings. You may feel a little low as merriment and joy give way to practical day-to-day concerns.
VIRGO
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
This week is going to be filled with high-anxiety tasks. Which means you’re going to be prone to making mistakes. Move slowly and methodically; don’t rush around like the mom in Home Alone or you’ll forget something extremely important.
LIBRA
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
If things are feeling particularly sharp and pointy this week, try not to take it personally. You’re adept at reading between the lines, but maybe you’re reading too deeply. A direct approach may be required for peace of mind.
SCORPIO
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
Spend the week with loved ones, Scorpio. The trick is going to be to work together on something superfluous, like a puzzle. Give your mind a little break. You’ll be glad you did.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Look before you leap. You may feel like you need to speed things up right now, but that enthusiasm would be better directed at checking and double checking your work.
CAPRICORN
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
How are you feeling? Hmm, I thought so. Well, how are your feelings affecting the choices you’re making? Would you make those same choices if you were acting with a level head?
AQUARIUS
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
When one door closes, you can always open it back up, because that’s how doors work. Now’s a good time for you to look back, figure out why some things didn’t work out this year, and assess what you can do better in the next.
PISCES
Feb. 19 – March 20
Things may be starting to flow in the right direction for you — just make sure that you pace your movements. Reality is starting to catch up with the major changes you’ve made this year, and that’s a good thing. Keep letting things change for the better.
