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There will be a new moon in your sign on the 30th, making it an especially powerful time for you to tap into what you want to call into existence in the new year. You don’t have to have a clear vision of how you want things to look in order for you to have clarity about how you want them to feel. This isn’t the time to work out the details as much as it is to invest in the emotional circumstances that you want to cocreate, Capricorn.
Whether you’re focused on the end of this year or the start of the next, this is a powerful time for you to consider what you want to co-create and what you want to let go of, Aquarius. This may require that you slow down and tap into your values, which can feel uncomfortable—but it’s totally worth it. Your challenge is to make the emotional shifts that you need in order to embody the changes and mobilize on the plans that are most important to you.
As we close out 2024 it’s important to reflect on the simple question: do you believe in yourself? Looking outside of yourself for validation and answers is not a bad thing to do, but when you overdo it, or do it instead of looking within, it can rob you of a sense of self and confidence. It’s OK to be scared or insecure, but take the time to reflect on and on everything you have done in the past year and what that progress means to you, Pisces.
You are a powerhouse and this week you can use all of your strength and energy to assert yourself, make things happen, and prove to others how far you’ve come. While a little bit of this isn’t a bad idea, if you allow your ego to motivate you, or you focus too much on yourself and not enough on your environment, you will be robbing yourself and others of the best parts of your energy. You’ve got nothing to prove—show up and share your powerful energy, Aries.
It’s the last week of the year and a powerful time to acknowledge what you’re leaving behind. There is so much that brings you joy, and yet life is still a mixed bag. If you find that you are experiencing grief or sadness, don’t regard it as a bad thing—instead understand that these emotions are interwoven with your capacity for love. Strive to embrace the things you care about with the same porosity that you grieve your losses, Taurus.
You don’t have to prove yourself to anyone but you, Twin Star. This week it’s wise for you to take a creative approach to how you engage with your own complicated emotions and your family—whether that’s your chosen family or your family of origin. You don’t have to have all the answers or magically make all of your relationships perfect! But it is in your best interest to approach these relationships with honesty so that you can show up for yourself and others in the healthiest and most loving ways you know how.
With a new moon in your relationship house on the 30th, this last week of the year is a good one for you to tap into your vulnerabilities, acknowledge what is and isn’t working in your relationships, and be brave enough to address it with the people that you care about. Whether you need to make amends, ask some hard questions, or just decompress from the busyness of life to really connect, it’s time to lead with your heart, Moonchild.
If you’re not in control, and you’re not the boss, it can be pretty frustrating when other people do things that you think are wrong or plain old annoying. This week your assignment is to let people in situations reveal themselves to you—and do nothing about it. I know that sounds counterintuitive! But if you don’t allow other people's behaviour to change who you are and how you show up, you are essentially holding and navigating your boundaries and that’s enough for now.
You may be stepping into this week feeling emotionally overwhelmed and pretty burnt out. Do your best to get grounded and take care of your needs and boundaries without starting or participating in power struggles, Virgo. You don’t need to struggle with or against others in order to honour your needs, but in order for this to be true, you need to believe it. Embody changes instead of defending your right to do so, whether that’s to others or yourself.
When things don’t go the way you wish they would. It’s easy to take it personally or shut down. This week your assignment is to notice your emotions, honour them, but don’t confuse them with reliable data about how other people feel or even what’s happening, conclusively. If you struggle against your situation and the people around you, they are likely to respond in kind. Do your best to be true to your emotions while continuing to collaborate with others.
It’s the last week of the year and it’s time to let it go. Release your attachment to the way you thought things “should” have gone, or your attachments to how you think they “should” be. By letting go of your stories, you can start to get more present with what is, and from that place accept where you are. This is the only way to create a foundation for the future that is based on your clear intentions instead of your messy reactions, Scorpio.
As we come to the close of another year, it’s important that you take a step back and tune in to your own inner landscape, Sagittarius. By doing this, you can better align with your essential energies as well as your truth. There are so many competing thoughts, goals, and situations in your life that want your attention, but ultimately what you choose to give your energy to is a reflection on your beliefs and priorities. Choose wisely this week.
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Jessica Lanyadoo is the host of the twice weekly Astrology + Advice show, Ghost of a Podcast, and the author of Astrology For Real Relationships.