Your horoscope from December 24 to 31, 2015

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      Hit the shops early on Thursday. Slipping into Cancer by Christmas Eve, the moon is at its fullest in the wee hours, brightening the night sky for Santa.

      Added work, family pressures, and obligations are often part of the Christmas mix, so perhaps the Cancer full moon doesn’t contribute much that’s new. Mind you, it serves as a reminder that the weight of the world grows heavier, that the plight of humanity sits on all of our shoulders.

      On an upbeat note, Jupiter is well aligned with Venus on Thursday and Mercury on Christmas Day, spreading good cheer and keeping the conversation flowing. If there’s something to say, heal, or work out, we’ll hear it or see it. Mercury/Jupiter is a good transit for travellers and for getting the message across.

      This Christmas will hold special significance for many of us. It can be a last or a first of many to come. There are milestones to surpass, and memories to share and make. The past, present, and future are on our minds as we work our way through not only a full moon but also the end of Uranus retrograde.

      Boxing Day continues the shopping and leftovers feast. On Tuesday, Mercury/Mars and Venus into Sagittarius puts us on a move-along.

      And so, this is Christmas—a time to put aside the demands of the everyday world and find comfort and peace as best we can; to show more kindness and consideration to all we meet; to give a little bit more of ourselves to those we love and those who are in need.

      Aries
      March 20 - April 20

      You might not get everything you want on Christmas Day, but despite the full moon’s added salt and pepper, Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter make the day quite okay. By Sunday/Monday, your dynamo self is back in command. Tuesday/Wednesday puts you to work. Even though you may not spend New Year’s Eve as you’d prefer to, in the end you’ll say you enjoyed yourself.

      Taurus
      April 20 - May 21

      A little goes a long way; a small gesture or token holds substantial meaning on Christmas Day. While some get it right and some get it wrong, the only thing that really matters is good intent. Something communicated or remembered carries the day. Family and home get the best of you through Monday. Keep it simple on New Year’s Eve.

      Gemini
      May 21 - June 21

      Small, cozy, and intimate does it best on Christmas Day. Perhaps you’re missing someone; perhaps you feel required to cater to another; perhaps you feel you deserve more than you get. Overall, you’ll take the day’s crunchy parts in stride. Sunday/Monday, let’s do lunch. Shopping, travel, and play are good picks. New Year’s Eve could feel like work, but you’re up for it.

      Cancer
      June 21 - July 22

      On Christmas Day, the Cancer full moon can make you especially emotional, sensitive, and/or nostalgic. You could struggle with yourself or another, but even if the mix is bittersweet, helpful contributors Venus and Jupiter should keep the day moving along just fine. Boxing Day requires added patience or push. Whether working it or enjoying it, New Year’s Eve runs smoothly.

      Leo
      July 22 - August 23

      You may not get or have everything you want, and even though this Christmas might not hit the top of your favourites list, it should come and go just fine. The full moon could find you under the weather, feeling obligated, or looking back on the bittersweet. Sunday through Tuesday, you’re on the upswing. Aim for a no-hassle New Year’s Eve.

      Virgo
      August 23 - September 23

      A mix of the traditional and the new does it best for Christmas. Friends are of good comfort if/when family isn’t around. This holiday may produce a notable first of many yet to come. Mercury/Jupiter suggests communication tracks and self-control are in good shape. Thanks to the Virgo moon being beautifully aligned with Mercury, New Year’s Eve is yours to own. Enjoy!

      Libra
      September 23 - October 23

      Family involvements, duty, and emotions are typical themes intensified by a Cancer full moon. The fact that this one coincides with Christmas is also fitting. Despite the added pressure, supportive aspects from Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter keep heart, mind, and soul well aligned. Sunday/Monday, you’ll get more pleasure out of visits and activities. Low-key is good for New Year’s Eve.

      Scorpio
      October 23 - November 22

      Travel can take its toll, but tiredness and strain are quickly forgotten once everyone is together. Even if the physical distance is great, the heart feels no separation on Christmas Day. You may try to keep a lid on it, but the Cancer full moon opens the floodgates. Work it, do something or nothing; New Year’s Eve rates a thumbs up.

      Sagittarius
      November 22 - December 21

      Time with family and/or a loved one is precious and perhaps limited, so make the most of it. You can try to downplay how attached, vulnerable, or nostalgic you feel, but watch for the Cancer full moon on Christmas Day to pry that tender heart open. Sunday/Monday keeps you in good spirits. Tuesday/Wednesday, get on it. Keep plans simple on New Year’s Eve.

      Capricorn
      December 21 - January 20

      Despite the added wear and tear the Cancer full moon may bring, Mercury in Capricorn keeps you in excellent shape on Christmas Day. Right touch, words, and choices—you’ll find yourself animated, articulate, and hitting it right on point. Count down with the crowd on New Year’s Eve or keep it small; it’s all good.

      Aquarius
      January 20 - February 18

      You could be feeling spent or under the weather as Christmas Day arrives, but conversationalists Mercury and Jupiter and the end of Uranus retrograde are good for a perk-me-up. Sunday/Monday, social stars have you ready to engage with the world again. Avoid the crowds—ring in the New Year with a friend, a lover, or the TV.

      Pisces
      February 18 - March 20

      This full-moon Christmas can hold more significance than in other years. Perhaps it’s because of a child, a parent, or a lover, a new career or lifestyle, or even something that hasn’t hit your radar yet. Sunday/Monday is a smooth sail. Party or not, New Year’s Eve hits the spot.

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