Your Christmas Horoscope Predicts a Very Merry Mercury Retrograde

‘Tis the season to be jolly! Everyone’s favorite holiday is quickly approaching, and you might already be wondering how your Christmas will go. Your Christmas horoscope 2023 will help guide you through the highs and lows of your holiday to help you have a holly jolly day.

The astrological forecast predicts that the sun will be in stoic Capricorn while the moon will be in playful Gemini on Christmas Day. The sun in Capricorn will encourage us to keep up with our holiday traditions. Meanwhile, the moon in Gemini will remind us to go with the flow. Between the structured solar energy and mutable lunar energy, these two luminaries can work together to help you embrace whatever comes up throughout Christmas Day. If anything, try to keep the conversations light and merry instead of focusing on more sobering topics around the Christmas tree. 

Mercury will still be retrograde all throughout Christmas. Although Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius will not affect other heavenly bodies, Mercury retrograde will still be an underlying energy to consider throughout the holiday. Common Mercury retrograde themes typically include technical issues, travel mishaps, and miscommunication. Since this can cause more stress, you may want to be proactive to avoid unnecessary issues. My best advice is to avoid controversial topics at Christmas dinner, plan accordingly for travel delays, and get warranties for any technological gifts.

You’ll be on “Team No Sleep” since Mars in Sagittarius will sextile the South Node in Libra and the North Node in Aries at 2:01 a.m. ET. The kids will be excitedly pacing in their rooms hoping to hear Santa’s jolly laugh, or you could be up late wrapping last-minute gifts for your loved ones. Since everyone will be up no matter what, you should get into the holiday spirit by watching some old-timey Christmas specials!

Christmas morning could be a healing experience as the moon in Gemini harmonizes with Chiron retrograde in Aries at 7:21 a.m. ET. Emotional fulfillment and peace could come in many forms during this transit. You may receive a special gift that touches your heart. Healing could also look like spending your Christmas morning the way you’ve always dreamt of. 

Holiday plans will be in full swing when Venus in Scorpio forms a magical trine with Neptune in Pisces at 12:14 p.m. ET. As this fantastical trine unfolds, there may be heartfelt expressions of love and gratitude. Seeing distant relatives and connecting with your loved ones will be exceptionally emotional. You may even be surprised by how you and your loved ones knew exactly what to give each other. A compassionate vibe will be imminent, so this trine will surely bring everyone together. 

So much will be said between dinner and desserts when the moon in Gemini forms a trine with the South Node in Libra and sextiles the North Node in Aries at 7:48 p.m. ET. While this may seem initially gossipy, you could view these transits as an opportunity to catch up with your loved ones. You might hear something scandalous about someone from your hometown. It could even be the perfect time to share some exciting news of your own. But Mercury retrograde will be in effect, so try to avoid fighting over Grandma’s Christmas turkey and homemade gingerbread house. 

As Christmas Day winds down, the energy might pick up when the moon in Gemini creates a daunting opposition with Mars in Sagittarius at 9:08 p.m. ET. Just when you least expect it, something will come out at the last possible minute. Maybe someone will have too many mugs of spiked eggnog and pick a silly fight. Perhaps the kids will finally have an overtired meltdown after a day of sugar, spice, and everything nice. Since this opposition will be undoubtedly messy, you may want to head home unless you want to be privy to the Christmas Day drama. After all, it wouldn’t be Christmas without a little family drama!

How the Planets Will Affect Your Zodiac Sign This Week

Here’s what you can expect on Christmas Day, according to your sun and/or rising sign (and seriously, you’re missing out if you don’t read these horoscopes for your rising sign):