Horoscopes by Holiday for Dec. 25
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For most of human history, shelter and food was iffy, especially in dropped temperatures. If you have both of those, then try not to let the expectations of the day obscure the fact that, for all the weirdness of 2020, this is still one of the safest times to be alive. A Taurus moon casts a warm glow as we gift one another with presents and our presence.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Merriness will have to do with observing, connecting and accepting reality while letting go of anything that doesn’t fit or serve it. The comfort and the joy come from saying “yes” to what is.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ve a gift for holding a moment with exactly the right amount of strength. You don’t squeeze, nor do you lend a floppy grip. You cup with care, and the graceful minutes breathe like perched birds in your steady hand.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The peace in your heart is not from circumstances settling, people agreeing or things suddenly going your way; rather, it comes on the wings of a realization that reality has its own kind of perfection.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your sweet connections, offset by equally lovely spaces, form lovely patterns over this day, a day that promises to give you joyful memories for years to come.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The creative spirit vibrates through even the most mundane tasks, and it elevates the more inventive moments to the realm of events worthy of an angel choir soundtrack.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You give something tender to the moment and teach others, through your example, a style of engagement that nurtures and fortifies the childlike spirit inside us all.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your drive to contribute to the group is a wonder. It’s not just your immediate circle you care for either, as you see the whole of humanity as partially your responsibility. Your best work will be aimed at fulfilling a deadline.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). This doesn’t unfold in the expected way, and yet, your preparation pays off. What happens is much more playful, humorous, quirky and delicious than you imagined it would be.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll be fulfilled by aspects of the day you could not have anticipated would bring you that intake of breath and rush of emotion to remind you of your shared humanity.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your faith in life’s process will be fortified. You’ll be presented with comforting news and gestures that wrap you in the warmth of belonging. Still, it’s what you give that fulfills you the most.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). If, at the end of this day, you were asked to sing out the highlights, it would be a rollicking opera indeed, merry, jubilant and worthy of “bravo” cries from a standing audience.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Mirth will come easily to you. It’s a matter of cutting the rope and throwing the sandbags over the edge. The mood sails up and up, giving you the most glorious view of your current landscape.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 25). When you were small, you couldn’t have imagined this current version of you. Had you met, it would have been like meeting a foreigner from an exotic land. Your reality can be better than dreams — a theme that will keep repeating for you. There’s a windfall in February. A realization electrifies your work sector. Virgo and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 40, 22, 1 and 19.
WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: A skill you made sure to learn (was it dancing, posing for a picture, mixing a drink) will come in handy and be impressive, too. TAURUS: Icebreakers don’t usually come to people in the moment. You’ll be glad you did the prep work. GEMINI: Someone pines for you. You have compassion for the situation, as you’ve been there many a time. CANCER: Your best is more than enough, literally. The low-key version is the one that makes for the most interesting connection. LEO: Physical exertion gives you a rosy glow and a rush of confidence. You have no idea how attractive you are. VIRGO: You don’t have to like all the same things to be absolutely mad for a person. Differences will intrigue. LIBRA: You’ll be amazed at what competition inspires you to do. This wasn’t in the plan; it’s better than that! SCORPIO: Your mystery is so alluring, you should consider keeping a secret indefinitely. SAGITTARIUS: When people feel seen by you, it’s special because you see deeper and differently from most. CAPRICORN: You don’t have throw money at a situation because your involvement is a high-value gift as it is. AQUARIUS: It’s as though the universe is following you around with a dazzling lighting scheme. PISCES: The love words send a delighted shiver through you.
COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Capricorn and Gemini are the classic odd couple — careful and carefree, adherent and rebel, compulsive neat freak and frequent freak flag flier. These two don’t have to try to have an interesting time together as their natural contours make for fascinating clashes as well as brilliant collaborations. They make a stellar team due to the checks and balances they provide one another, often to humorous effect.
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