Happy Capricorn season! Happy winter solstice! The sun moves into the pragmatic sign of the sea goat on the 21st welcoming us to the darkest time of the year. The good news? It can only get brighter from here! Mercury is retrograde, so last minute holiday prep can’t be rushed. Things are slow, but there are plenty of windows to find ease and clarity on the 18th, 21st and especially the 22nd when Mercury meets the sun.
Despite a few snafus at the outset, this is an easier Mercury retrograde than most, but things will get hectic once the communication planet dips back into freewheeling Sagittarius on the 23rd. Love planet Venus opposes innovative Uranus on the 21st bringing inspiration for last minute gifts and unconventional holiday decor when plans inevitably have to pivot. Double check your train tickets, bake some cookies for backup gifts and remember to breathe!
(Horoscopes follow for each sign. If you know your rising sign, reading for that sign too will provide further insight.)