With the Sun in Capricorn guiding us through the final days of 2024, it’s clear that ambition combined with responsibility and structure is the way to a happy and healthy New Year. Let’s not be hasty, though. We still have a week left to get through, and in a truly appropriate fashion for 2024, this is not likely to be a smooth one.
This week’s skies are full of challenges to be overcome. Mercury’s battle with Jupiter and Saturn may make everyday accomplishments feel like Promethean endeavors — especially while our inner conflicts are intensified by the Mars retrograde opposing Pluto. What can be especially hard now is that however worthwhile and altruistic our intentions, our efforts may not feel all that rewarding.
Have patience: with all this can come change, so lean into the friction and welcome the New Year with determination.
ARIES
March 21 – April 19
Your patience is tested this week, and that may have you feeling listless. Frustrations may bubble up in your conversations. Give yourself a healthy dose of self-reflection.
TAURUS
April 20 – May 20
This week will test your sense of stability. Unexpected issues may arise that require creative solutions. Can you get the inflexible bull in you to yield a little?
GEMINI
May 21 – June 20
If your mind is racing with big ideas, discipline is the counterbalance. Focus on what is doable rather than losing yourself in grandiose plans. Stay organized and take one step at a time.
CANCER
June 21 – July 22
Are you feeling physically and emotionally drained? At least there’s this: your intuition is sharp right now, so trust it. Set firm boundaries to offset the chaos that others may bring to the table.
LEO
July 23 – Aug. 22
A battle is raging inside you, and it’s testing your confidence. Pause. Reflect on your actions, and don’t let anyone force you to react. Adaptability is not a weakness.
VIRGO
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
It’s easy for you to get caught up in worrying and overanalyzing things this week. You’re a practical person, so focus on practical tasks and routines. Try something new to escape perfectionism.
LIBRA
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
For better or for worse, relationships are full of surprises. Don’t use unexpected conflicts as an excuse to retreat into avoidance. Your challenge this week is to stay open and curious, not defensive.
SCORPIO
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
The deep and mysterious waters of transformation are stirring within you. When old patterns threaten to rear their heads, get to the root of your discomfort. You’ll need the insights that will bring.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
This week you may be questioning your direction. But if quick fixes are out of reach, turn to refining those long-term plans. Incremental progress is still progress. Have a little patience.
CAPRICORN
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Your season comes with heavy cosmic weather. You’re being expected to take charge, so don’t succumb to frustration. Thoughtful steps will serve you better than giant leaps.
AQUARIUS
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
Your relationships may suddenly seem unpredictable, so expect the unexpected from friends and enemies alike. Don’t let sudden changes disrupt your plans. Adaptation is where you thrive, so lean into it.
PISCES
Feb. 19 – March 20
There is a tension between your dreams and the reality of your circumstances. Practical limitations are real, and it’s normal to feel discouraged. But consistency can help you realize your goals. It’s just not an overnight process.
