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With the Solstice and Capricorn season (21 Dec GMT; 22 Dec AEST) bringing a big key change to the vibe this week, the skies invite us to reflect on our relationship to resilience. While Capricorn season usually brings a sense of sober pragmatism, with Jupiter also shifting signs, there’s an unseasonably optimistic feel to proceedings.
Take a moment to think about 2022. If you find yourself getting bummed out by the things that didn’t turn out as planned (cancelled holidays, we’re looking at you), challenge yourself to reframe the experience. With Jupiter firing up your sense of optimism, this week, tally up the things you’ve learned rather than the things you didn’t get around to finishing. As Thomas Eddison purportedly said when he was trying to invent the light bulb (which he of course did, eventually), “I’ve not failed, I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”
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ARIES AND ARIES RISING
Better may not be best, but it’s a step in the right direction. As the skies experience major shifts this week, your mojo follows suit. Expect a palpable pep-up from Wednesday onwards when Jupiter dares you to quit treading water and just get on with things. If you’ve been second-guessing yourself, Thursday is perfect to go with your gut and press go.
TAURUS AND TAURUS RISING
The solstice (21 Dec GMT; 22 Dec AEST) ushers in a sense of steadiness that should feel like a welcome relief. With a newfound pragmatism helping guide your sense of direction – both literally and figuratively – you should finally have the headspace to consider, what’s next? Start planning your next big trip, even if you can’t get away as soon as you’d like.
GEMINI AND GEMINI RISING
There’s a dazzling burst of “just say yes!” coming your way early in the week as Jupiter and the Sun bring a luscious stroke of optimism. If you’ve been flip-flopping about whether to apply for a job or reaching out to someone important, now is the time to back yourself. The sky is on your side to make a great impression or pull off a knock-out interviews
CANCER AND CANCER RISING
Your relationships continue to dominate as the Solstice (21 Dec GMT; 22 Dec AEST) sharpens your focus on the most important people in your life. If opportunity comes calling – especially around Wednesday or Thursday – back yourself to go out on a limb and say “yes” to the good things (or people) that cross your path.
LEO AND LEO RISING
Your ruling planet, the Sun, reaches a pivotal moment in the astrological year (21 Dec GMT; 22 Dec AEST), bringing an opportunity to hit refresh. If you’re feeling beaten by the year that’s been, consider what habits you need to make non-negotiable to get your energy levels back on track. Make peace with the fact small but committed changes can reap the greatest rewards.
VIRGO AND VIRGO RISING
Realism is a Virgo’s special sauce but this week, consider taking a different tact and allowing a sense of wonder sweep you off your feet. Down tools – even if it’s just for a moment – and let yourself be carried away on a cloud of gratitude for all the good things in your life right now. Nothing is ever perfect (despite your best efforts to fine-tune things to the contrary), but when you stop and think about it, there is a lot to feel lucky about, so make time to do so.
LIBRA AND LIBRA RISING
You’ll feel a major mood shift this week with Jupiter bringing the fairy dust to your most important relationships (where it will stay until May). Meanwhile the Sun sets up camp with your home and family. Use the new moon (23 December AEST and GMT) energy to move on from a tender topic that’s had you feeling ick about a family dynamic this year. Your festive season will be a whole lot more fun without it.
SCORPIO AND SCORPIO RISING
Holding a grudge is a Scorpio superpower, but with the Sun and Jupiter cooking up a little bit of ‘let-it-go’ magic, this could just be the week you decide to let bygones be bygones. With the Solstice shifting the focus to your extended family, and a new moon (Friday GMT and AEST) asking you to start over, putting your differences aside could be the Christmas miracle you didn’t see coming.
SAGITTARIUS AND SAGITTARIUS RISING
No sign needs less of a reason to let off steam, but just in case you were looking for one, the stars are especially good for it this week. As the Sun and Jupiter blow one final kiss your way, it’s time to celebrate the good stuff. Savour the spaces, places and people who feel like home… and hold them tight. Gratitude breeds abundance.
CAPRICORN AND CAPRICORN RISING
As the Solstice (21 Dec GMT; 22 Dec AEST) ushers in your home season, you could find yourself feeling unusually cheery. With the Sun and Jupiter firing up your chart and helping you see the glass half full, finding joy in the familiar – your family, your home, your holiday traditions – could be unexpectedly juicy. If you usually prefer to bring a little more cynicism to this time of year, let yourself bask in the festive cheer.
AQUARIUS AND AQUARIUS RISING
Quiet quitting isn’t just for work. With the Solstice (21 Dec GMT; 22 Dec AEST) signalling the beginning of your most low-key month of the year, now is the time to try a little less hard. Prioritising rest, or at least, committing to less socially is the best way to honour the energy. If cancelling plans feels too dramatic, don’t be afraid of a stealth bail from the office Christmas party.
PISCES AND PISCES RISING
Pens at the ready; there’s one final surge of inspiration this week before Jupiter leaves Pisces (20 Dec GMT; 21 Dec AEST). Whether it’s a creative masterstroke or the number of someone who could change the course of your career, there’s a certain “why shouldn’t it happen for me?” to the vibe. Make the most of it by saying “yes” to anything serendipitous that comes your way, and believe things could really be that simple.
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