Weekly horoscope for December 29 – January 4: What the stars have in store for every zodiac sign revealed
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died last year but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes.
ARIES
MAR 21 – APR 20
Passion takes a deep dive into your dearest dreams and suddenly they can start coming true.
Plus a new moon of pure ambition sharpens your career self, and any promises you make yourself to go bigger, do better, can be kept.
At the heart of your chart is the sense that the part of you that’s been on hold is now ready to run free, and this is so exciting.
TAURUS
APR 21 – MAY 21
Remembering all the things you rate and respect about other people is your key to moving forward – so do try to put petty criticisms aside.
Positive Taurus is your theme for 2025, and so many opportunities can start to show themselves when you believe the best of others, but also yourself.
Love deepens where new looks and sounds are sampled, together or alone.
Luck rings a famous bell.
GEMINI
MAY 22 – JUNE 21
You’ve learned so much about love lately – and now you are ready to put this knowledge to work.
What seems like an endless passion process can speed up, plus you cut a love-list down to two tantalising options.
The sun is strong on transformation energy and trying a new look for size, even in fun, can set you on a personal pathway.
A group of three is ready to grow.
CANCER
JUNE 22 – JULY 22
Exploring and excitement are the themes of your week – so yes, be the sign who says yes to new chances, even if they seem unlikely.
Love is a journey, and you are ready to enjoy where you are, rather than fretting about where you’re not.
Mercury helps you handle work challenges with charm and ingenuity, and all the right eyes are on you.
Luck comes in pairs.
LEO
JULY 23 – AUG 23
When everyone around you is looking forward, you may find yourself looking back.
Venus moves to your zone of self-reflection, and supplies all the skills to fix an emotional issue you have sensed hanging over you for a while.
Now you have the energy and insight to deal with this.
Creative ideas, linked to home décor, can find a surprise market.
A friend with a “J” birthday is your luck-link.
VIRGO
AUG 24 – SEPT 22
With Venus heading for your marriage sector, all the work you have put into love lately, and assumed went unseen, can start to pay passion dividends.
A calm, contented phase can begin when you make a conscious effort to appreciate what, and who, you have.
If you’re single, instant attraction links to an event with a musical theme.
This time two hearts will want the same things, from the start.
Horoscope traits
What does your star sign mean for you?
Aries – The best and worst characteristics of the head of the zodiac
Aquarius – The traits you need to know for the air sign
Capricorn – What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Cancer – The key traits for the sign include a keen love of food
Gemini – The traits to be aware of for the sign with a symbol of twins
Leo – The best and worst characteristics of the fire sign
Libra – What does the seventh star sign mean for your personality?
Pisces – The key traits for the sign include an interest in the arts
Sagittarius – The traits you need to know for the fire sign
Scorpio – What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Taurus – The best and worst characteristics of the earth sign
Virgo – The key traits for the sign include loyalty and kindness
LIBRA
SEPT 23 – OCT 23
Thinking more about how love makes you feel, is your passport to new passion territory.
Instead of always seeking balance, you can co-create a bond that instantly makes you feel safe, and ready to reveal more.
A work event that turns into a fun one, can be where this begins.
A new moon of new homes can spark sudden itchy feet, and also draw your eyes to the perfect address.
SCORPIO
OCT 24 – NOV 22
Finding yourself lost for words this week is such a positive signal – that you are engaging your true heart rather than your tough mind.
So inner or outer barriers that may have lasted years can break down.
The sun embraces connections, and urges you to give everyone a warm chance, even when they make a cool start.
Jupiter luck sparkles in contests where teams must share skills.
SAGITTARIUS
NOV 23 – DEC 21
An inner switch that’s been brewing for a while can kick in this week – as you step away from uncertainty, towards security.
In love terms, this can mean building on a bond as it is.
Or if you’re single, trying again with someone who may have missed the mark, yet leaves such a strong memory.
Mercury manages your private star space, so you write and speak about yourself with style.
CAPRICORN
DEC 22 – JAN 20
A new moon adds extra oomph to your already high-energy sun chart – making this a week for big moves.
Easy emotional answers matter less than asking the right difficult questions – so if you know you’ve been avoiding this, you are ready now.
A Sagittarius you meet as a countdown happens can be a key player in your future success path.
Jupiter supports health pledges that include a fun factor.
AQUARIUS
JAN 21 – FEB 18
As Venus moves on from your sign, you can start this new year with such a strong fresh take on love.
Your heart and mind are clear and even if they seem to show an unlikely road ahead, you can trust your inner vision.
Single? This includes a very chatty Gemini.
A moon of utmost integrity defuses a secrets bomb – all week, do beware of sharing, or starting, any gossip.
PISCES
FEB 19 – MAR 20
Get ready for the romance and joy of Venus in your personal space – as feelings flood every inch of your future.
If you’re in a relationship you can end guesswork and be crystal clear what you really need.
And this can prompt an unexpected agreement.
Single? Fireworks in the sky can coincide with a romance rocket, linked to “S”.
A summer address has year-round Pisces potential.