As the weekend dawns, the New Moon in Sagittarius invites us to lift our gaze, dream big, and trust the road ahead. The Solstice follows - that sacred hinge of the year when light and dark exchange places: in the north, the days slowly lengthen; in the south, the nights gently deepen. Either way, it's a time of balance and renewal. On this weekend before Christmas, candles are lit, stories shared, and hopes rekindled. Wherever we stand, every turning can bring its own kind of light.
ARIES
Planet Earth spins on its axis just as a child's spinning top whirls on its spindle. At the same time, it's revolving around the Sun. It's a wonder all its inhabitants don't feel dizzy! Because our ball of rock is tilted, different parts of it are exposed to the solar orb for varying amounts of time - hence the ever-changing dance between day and night. Whether your days are growing shorter or longer, right now there don't seem to be enough hours in yours. The coming Solstice brings you the power to stretch time. You can do it!
TAURUS
The New Moon in Sagittarius and the Solstice are bringing you to a turning point. The way to resolve a decision you've been struggling with won't be greeted with a fanfare of trumpets, but once you've made your mind up, you're going to feel liberated and energised. You won't need to invest in a new set of decorations to announce your intentions either. You know in your heart what your Christmas needs to be about. And the celestial forces will help you make this festive season one to remember, for all the right reasons.
GEMINI
There are all sorts of reasons why this isn't everyone's favourite time of year. Financial struggles, social expectations, and challenging family dynamics add pressures and stresses that can be hard to handle. Although the New Moon in your opposite sign is heightening your sensitivity, the Solstice is a chance to reflect on all you've achieved over the last six months. When you take stock, you'll feel more reassured about what the future has in store. Which means you'll find the enthusiasm to make this festive time special.
CANCER
It's hard to escape Christmas. Even people who don't want to get involved in the festivities can't get away from the songs on the radio, the themed shows on TV, and the decorations. No one wants to be Scrooge-like, but the pressure to have fun isn't always easy to handle. Empowered by the New Moon followed by the Solstice, you can sensitively encourage someone who's feeling less than positive about what lies ahead, in a way that makes them feel more involved. And isn't sharing the Christmas spirit what it's all about?
LEO
Just because your ruler, the Sun, appears to stand still this weekend doesn't mean you're going to run out of energy. Quite the opposite. Which, depending on how you're feeling might not be what you want to hear! Maybe, you'd like things to slow down a bit. Maybe, you'd appreciate a break from the craziness of the festive season. But, since that's unlikely, knowing that you've got the power to positively affect whatever unfolds, and add a sprinkling of fun, look ahead with a sense of anticipation. Your enthusiasm is contagious.
VIRGO
The fact that we celebrate Christmas around the Solstice isn't happenstance. The story of the baby born to bring hope to the world fitted in perfectly with pagan traditions associated with this time of year. In the Northern hemisphere, the longest night was a time for feasting and celebration; the return of the Sun, and the lengthening of the days was a reason for joy. This year, preceded by a Sagittarian New Moon, the cosmos invites us to break with the past and move towards a brighter future. This weekend, you can start that process.
LIBRA
Traditionally, the Solstice is a time when magic can happen. According to ancient folklore, the veil between the human and spirit world is at its most transparent this weekend; the normal laws of nature are suspended, and the impossible becomes possible. To take advantage of the potential, we need to be sensitive to opportunities, and bold enough to seize them. Just because your to-do list is so long it looks daunting, don't be so determined to tick everything off that you miss the possibilities opening up. They look good.
SCORPIO
Imagine that you're eating in a high-end restaurant. Rather than presenting you with a menu to choose from, you can order whatever you want. Yay! Except, you've got so many options, it's overwhelming. You'd prefer to have some suggestions to pick from; having alternatives makes choosing easier. This weekend, you're anticipating having to make several big decisions. The joyful news is that the energy of the New Moon and the Solstice brings such clarity, not only will your choices be affirming, they'll be absolutely right.
SAGITTARIUS
Although we know that happy-ever-after endings only exist in romcoms and fairy tales, we can't help but dream of them happening in our lives. This weekend, the New Moon and the Solstice bring a celestial reminder of the mythical qualities that go hand-in-hand with life on planet Earth. All those tasks you've got to complete? Although you can't count on elves working overnight to get them done, you've got cosmic support. With a positive Sagittarian approach, you'll find you've got more than enough energy to cope with style.
CAPRICORN
We're edging ever closer to the Sun's arrival in your sign. The Solstice, when the solar orb appears to stand still in the sky, marks the moment when the Earth's axis reaches its maximum tilt - away from the Sun in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing the shortest day, and towards it in the Southern Hemisphere, bringing the longest. Wherever you are on the planet, the start of your birthday season is a significant celestial turning point. This year, preceded by a New Moon, it promises the potential for exciting, longed-for change.
AQUARIUS
With so much going on, it's hard to decide what to prioritise. Should you do this? Or would you be better off focusing on that? Will life be easier if you please this person? Or will investing your energy in them upset someone else? Aargh! Since these questions aren't easy to answer, as they arise, know you're not obliged to make immediate decisions. Neither should you be forced to go with what other people think you should do. The New Moon and the Solstice enable you to value your feelings. Then, you can go with the flow.
PISCES
It's not only TV shows that are repeated over the festive season. It's those traditions that have been handed down, which we dutifully duplicate every year. Some of them are fun. But some of them, like choosing the right presents, and dealing with stressful dynamics, aren't so enjoyable. Yet, this year is set to be different. As the New Moon energy mingles with the Solstice, your expectations can alter in a way that ensures you'll enjoy yourself much more than you think. And that will heighten everyone else's experience too.
