| For the first 12 days of the month, the Sun and Mars play tag together – an event which happens about once in 2 years. In general this heats up the planet and causes everything to happen at a frenetic pace. Rash decisions and crazy risks may make headline news. On the positive side there is a sudden desire to solve the world’s problems at a stroke, so changes for the better can be forced through very fast.
The pace of life slows down only briefly before going ballistic in the lead up to Xmas. Watch out for earth shaking events around the 22nd as volatile Mars and Pluto both align with the Sun to bring the wild side of life right to the surface.
ARIES (March 22nd - April 20th)
 While you’re busy dreaming up all sorts of plans and schemes, watch out for something going on behind your back that could soon change your game plan. You feel insecure at the moment but is it justified? The planets favour teamwork if you need to overcome obstacles to progress. Also, if you’re used to being top dog, you’ll find it easier to get along if you take a back seat. The person closest to you has surprise news around mid December, which seems likely to send you back to square one in some way. Arians looking for love may seem to strike lucky but emotions will be running much deeper than you think and you won’t have the sort of fling you want. You probably fancy lots of bopping and bingeing around Xmas, but this year it’s more about 1-2-1s so, for best results, stick to cosy, candlelit, fireside meals and soft music.
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TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)
 The big issues that have affected you recently don’t go away just because Xmas is looming – indeed, they may come home to roost in the weeks ahead. However, if you’re looking for a fresh start in love, all looks well - red hot in fact. The festive scene appears set to unfold slowly as work piles up and whoever you’d normally turn to for help does a vanishing act. Try to find time for rest and relaxation – the planets say that burning the candle at both ends will leave you too depleted to enjoy the fun. Take special care with cash as Xmas nears – you’ll be in the mood to part with it as if there’s no tomorrow – but there is… If you’re planning a big Xmas family do, everyone will have a whale of a time. You’ll be the main dogsbody clearing up the aftermath, but you won’t mind a bit. An ex resurfaces before New Year with surprise news.
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GEMINI (May 22nd - June 23rd)
 The first part of December is a bit of a washout for you, so use it for Xmas shopping and planning. However, at least the New Moon on the 27th of the month is good for making your presence felt if you need to belatedly make a point with someone who’s being obstructive. What a shame that work issues loom really large all month. This is bound to distract you from the festive mood but at least it’ll save you from trouble further down the line. You’ll be packin’ ‘em in this Xmas. Count the number of people you think you’ll be seeing, double it, and you’ll be about right. Knowing this, you’d be wise to have a few extra pressies up your sleeve so as not to be caught out. A nice alignment of planets in mid month takes you to places you’ve never been before. Your love life is on hold over Xmas but everything else goes well, so you’ll hardly notice.
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CANCER (June 23rd - July 22nd)
 Any gremlins coming your way are likely to strike early, giving you immunity from bugs for the part of December that matters most. You are like a magnet for waifs and strays, but so many come knocking at your door this month that you’ll need to be more selective than usual or you’ll feel the pinch when it comes to getting all the vital stuff done and dusted. Life may seem to be passing you by in the first fortnight but thankfully, when it comes to the main festive occasions you’ll be swept along by the herd. Be passive – let others make the decisions and just go with the flow. That will make Xmas something you wouldn’t have chosen but you’ll love the foray into the unknown. Instead of just getting on with the clearing up as you usually do, ask someone you’d like to get to know for help. That could be your gateway to new romance.
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LEO (July 23rd - August 23rd)
 You’re tied to kith and kin in the nicest possible way in the first part of the month and some cosy family outings will go down very well. It’s not really until mid month that you start to get seriously amorous but from then on there’ll be no stopping you as you flirt outrageously at every opportunity. You’re inspired when it comes to ideas for presents, so no wandering aimlessly round the shops for you this year. The all powerful New Moon on the 27th is all about love and twosomes for you. Arrange romantic meals for two or take your loved one out to a show. You’ll get back all the love you could ever want and more. You probably celebrate Xmas as an excuse for a binge rather than because you believe in it. However, this year you are in a pensive frame of mind and looking for something with more depth than the next 6 pack or vodka mix.
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VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)
 Nothing goes as planned all through December, so why bother with a plan at all? Going with the flow will be far less stressful. Love comes to you from such a long way off you’ll maybe need a telescope to see it. That may limit physical contact initially but at least it’s a real romance to build on, so keep an open mind. There’s an important New Moon on the 27th, which sets the flavour for the last few days of the year. For you it brings work at the wrong time by the bucket load. There’s no escape without retribution so just roll up your sleeves and get on with it. At least it will keep you fit and on your toes. So you think you have Xmas all arranged? Well wait and see – you are in for a surprise – but nothing unpleasant. The year ends on a very opportunistic note but you’ll need to keep plugging away at all that work to reap the `rewards in full.
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LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)
 December kicks off on a theme of family rivalry, with gender issues topping the bill. It’s time to make sure everyone has a fair deal – setting yourself up as the voice of reason won’t wash. Someone new on the love scene doesn’t gel with your friends because they can see through the deception that you’ve missed. The entertainer within you gets a good airing in the build up to Xmas. Isn’t it strange how you somehow arrive at centre stage even though you say it’s not where you want to be? You either get into things straight away or not at all and that’s how you’ll be this Xmas - sometimes in the thick of it and other times a hundred miles away. The New Moon on the 27th is a good time to start turning your dreams into realities. If that seems impossible just take a first small step and fate will assist with getting the rest to fall in place.
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SCORPIO (October 24th - November 23rd)
 Your December nightmare is your social life – it’s full of last minute changes that will really get to you, so the less you rely on arrangements the better. On the other hand, your family will be the jewels in the crown. If you’ve lost contact or fallen out with anyone in your roost, now’s the time for getting back together – you’ll be really pleased to heal long standing wounds. There’s no need to travel miles for top price entertainment. The planets align to give you the best deal and most fun close to home. Your own parties will probably work out best as you have a flair for creating the right atmosphere. Make Xmas a family occasion this year, but budget for a bigger turnout than you expect – and watch out for rumbles of discontent from neglected partners. For those of you looking for love, post Xmas or New Year parties get you nicely fixed up.
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SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 22nd)
 Someone close feels afraid and needs comforting in the early part of the month, so forget your worries and go into listening mode. Stay local during the festive spell - the best laughs, greatest gigs and wildest parties are all to be found within walking or staggering distance from home, depending on your blood alcohol level. Take the biggest break possible from work to make the most of the festive scene. You can’t go wrong with friends or family – mix them together and see how the cocktail turns out. There’s travel hassle for you between Xmas and New Year, so stay home as much as possible. However, the New Moon on the 27th has hot love written all over it. Put the date in your diary and spruce yourself up if you’re on the prowl. Whoever you find out there could be worth more than all your Xmas pressies put together.
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CAPRICORN (December 23rd - January 20th)
 How fortunate, in the run up to Xmas, that the planets align for love, romance or just plain lust – as you wish. Just tour your favourite haunts with open arms and see what you can find. Shopping plans could go out of the window as you choose, instead, to succumb to the consuming flames of unbridled passion. Perhaps you could persuade a naïve friend or relative to take on pressie hunting duties on your behalf. Otherwise you’ll be rushing round the shops at the last moment in a state of panic. Cash comes your way in gratifyingly large wads buts also tears itself from you by the shed load. At Xmas you may feel left out of things a bit with friends. You’ll fare better if you stick with a small, cosy gathering of whoever you’d most like to be with. A Xmas binge of massive proportions is in the offing, with the usual consequences afterwards!
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AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)
 Your feelings deceive, so check the facts and avoid an early December wild goose chase. Be ready to take drastic action mid month as your long range plans get derailed by a surprise crisis. You like to be in charge and now need to spread your burdens by doing what you’re best at – digging your heels in. Partners rally round to help if you keep them informed and let them know they are the best thing since sliced bread. The festive season has some odd moments in store as people from far afield give it an unusually exotic flavour. To say the least, it looks like you’re in for an original Xmas as tradition goes out of the window and the experimental approach becomes a way of life. It looks as if you’ll be working up to the wire, which won’t go down at all well with your neglected family. Plan a post Xmas break to avoid burnout.
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PISCES (February 20th - March 21st)
 Everything revolves around love partners in early December. If you opt for cosy twosomes, you’ll have a delightful time but otherwise sparks will fly and you’ll need to patch up or move on. If you’re alone the planets are ripe for romance and passion – it’s your choice! Watch out for an interruption to the festive season around the 12th, which you mustn’t ignore. You’re in the pink of health and up for every party challenge but be warned – the planets align for stacking on unwanted pounds. You have a 4th house Xmas in store. This means you should put lots of thought into family presents because others will do the same for you. It’s also likely that decidedly non-festive events will mar the fun somewhat. Try to avoid clashes with people who are bound to have the upper hand. All-in-all it looks like a good time to bring your family together.
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