As this week’s solstice marks the longest day of the southern hemisphere year, Mars in business-like Capricorn gets seriously stuck into the pre-Christmas countdown…
Aries, Mar 21–Apr 21
Listening rather than talking will get this week’s best results. If you feel like you’re caving in under holiday responsibilities and obligations, don’t make them a chore. Take the weight off. Lighten up. Mars has you pumped for taking care of festive details, but keep it fun — obsessing will only get others offside.
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Taurus, Apr 22–May 21
Now December’s in its major spin cycle, maintaining inner harmony is essential for dealing with this week’s seasonal rock ‘n’ rollercoaster. Mars moving from active to strategic recommends lessening pressure by choosing quality over quantity in everything, as in picking the best, forgetting the rest and saying no when necessary.
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Gemini, May 22–Jun 22
This week needs a concerted effort to direct thoughts, talk and action towards finding solutions rather than adding to the general pandemonium. Think twice (second nature for Geminis anyway) about buying sprees. Stick to a list. Keep receipts. Prioritize. Accept that some things just won’t get done.
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Cancer, Jun 23–Jul 23
From feisty new moon on 20 December onwards, Mars in your opposite cardinal sign on the astro-wheel is the red planet’s best energetic placement for last minute gift shopping. During which, refuse the frantic scramble, the mad rush and dash, by adopting your personal astrological speed: Cancerian cruise control.
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Leo, Jul 24–Aug 23
When this week’s summer solstice marks your planet ruler’s move into goalsetting mode, with an added stimulus package from activator Mars, it’s worth giving yourself the odd moment out of festive busyness to start thinking about what personal avenues of opportunity are exciting you most for the coming year.
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Virgo, Aug 24–Sep 23
Another verbally vivacious week with high accident ratings, widespread impatience and temper flares, so best select four letter words that are helpful, like calm, cool and chill. With only a few more sleeps to the main event, this week Mars offers a more helpful, objective, less stressy perspective.
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Libra, Sep 24–Oct 23
This week wants results and progress, has zero patience with being kept waiting, could feel like a minefield of push and pressure. It calls for your most fabulous juggling act to balance its contradictory mix of arguments, goodwill, financial restrictions and excessive expectations, best done by clear, concise communicating.
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Scorpio, Oct 24–Nov 22
This week’s astral line-up suggests not pushing too hard, moving too fast or spreading yourself too thin. With over-committed, potentially under-funded holiday schedules approaching burnout, zigzagging plans and arrangement alterations make this week prime time for interpersonal turbulence. Your magic password if it all gets too much? Enough.
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Sagittarius, Nov 23–Dec 21
When annual new moon in Sagittarius on 20 December turns a fresh page for your coming astrological year, maintain a bird’s eye view and recommit to stepping out of your mental comfort zone and making each day an adventure from now on — which is, after all, your essential Sagittarian mission.
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Capricorn, Dec 22–Jan 20
As Capricorn Annie Lennox sang: Everybody’s looking for something, and this week’s difficult people need space and patience, the easier ones want acknowledgement and appreciation. Activator Mars arriving in your sign, the energizer planet’s happy place, stimulates your natural desire to do, be, and offer your best.
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Aquarius, Jan 21–Feb 19
During annual seasonal mayhem, Mars in traditional, structured Capricorn calls for a compromise between honouring old traditions and inventing new ones, blending the best of the past with present necessities. Realistic appraisal, strategic planning and relentless self-awareness are your best friends this week. Plus that keen eye for the unusual buy.
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Pisces, Feb 20–Mar 20
Fun, trouble, love and money: this week juggles them all. Everyone’s talking, but who’s listening. Are you? People in your life can be all talk and no action. It’s up to you to discern what’s worth your time and separate fact from fiction and wishful thinking from what’s actually possible. Good luck.
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