Horoscope For Today: Monday, December 25, 2023

Merry Christmas! This morning we wake up to the moon in Gemini, adding a pleasantly communicative and quirky energy to our Christmas morning shenanigans. Whatever your traditions are, expect them to be offset by some unexpected happenings and learn to roll with the punches. The frenetic and intellectual energy of Gemini is exciting but occasionally chaotic.

For those in happy relationships, today will feel especially dreamy and romantic, but be careful you don’t allow yourself to idealize your partner too much. Venus in dark and mysterious Scorpio forms an exact trine with Neptune in mystical Pisces, drawing us to engage in deeper and more reflective conversations than we typically do on Christmas Day.

For some, this will be reflected in deeper relational maturity, and may even result in some therapeutic breakthroughs. For others, the emotional intensity reflected by this particular aspect will lead to romanticization, codependency, and delusion, particularly if your relationship is on unstable ground. Don’t let the Christmas spirit—and the cocktails—influence your long-term decisions.

Mars at 22° of freedom-seeking Sagittarius forms a trine with the North Node in confrontational Aries, representing hostility and violence in foreign lands, particularly in relation to religious and cultural conflicts. The critical 22nd degree in astrology is often associated with destruction, endings, and rebirths. On a personal level, you may experience this in the form of debates with aggressively passionate relatives.

Everyone will experience this holiday differently. Check your rising sign for some clues if you’re curious what your Christmas 2023 will look like.

Aries

The moon in your third house today will make you appear warm and inviting towards extended family, neighbors, and siblings. If you’re the one hosting this year, you’ll likely be received well. Venus in your eighth house trine Neptune in your twelfth can reveal secrets relating to your shared resources; if you have been keeping things from your partner, this might be the day you’re finally forced to come clean. Meanwhile, Mars in your ninth house of freedom might cause you to lash out. Those of you with late-degree Aries ascendants are currently feeling the tension of the North Node hanging out directly in their first house of identity, causing major, life-altering transformations.

Taurus

The moon in your second house puts emphasis on your financial matters, along with your personal values, which might cause conflicts between you and your partner, thanks to Venus’ presence in your seventh house. Its trine to Neptune in your eleventh, however, will encourage socialization—if you’re spending Christmas with your partner’s family for the first time, for instance, you might get a more welcome reception than you expected. However, an undercurrent of anxiety might pervade the experience and make you wish you could just go back home where things are more familiar. Mars is uncomfortable in your eighth house of darkness and taboo, where it forms a trine with the North Node in your twelfth house of secrecy and the subconscious. Be careful not to reveal anything you might regret.

Gemini

The moon in your first house of identity will make you appear nurturing and loving today, which is a net positive if you’re trying to impress an in-law or show off your newfound cooking skills to a critical relative. A warm energy about you draws others into your space. Venus in your sixth house trining Neptune in your tenth suggests you’ll be putting on a bit of a performance, either for your partner or your parent’s family’s benefit; the best way to approach this is simply grin and bear any potential conflicts that arise. If you have to smile and nod to avoid the crossfires of a family argument, don’t feel bad for doing it. It will save you a lot of trouble if you sit these disturbances out, especially with Mars in your seventh house forming a trine to the North Node in your eleventh. If your partner—or their loved ones—get overly assertive or seem to want to pick a fight, it will undoubtedly have broader-reaching consequences on your whole social network. Embrace the chaos this year; remember that Mercury, your chart ruler, is still retrograde until New Year’s Day.

Cancer

You’ll be off in your own fantasy land today, with the moon in your twelfth house of dreams and secrecy. Venus in your fifth house suggests you might be distracted by a new and exciting love affair. Whether you’re introducing them to the family for the first time this Christmas or you’re still texting them discreetly under the dinner table, they’ll be on your mind today with the trine to Neptune in your ninth house of idealism. Chances are, they’re from a different religious, ethnic, or cultural background than your own family, making their integration into your world feel like a slightly complicated affair. Mars in your sixth house may force you to rush around and respond to everyone’s beck and call today, and the trine to the North Node in your tenth house will ensure everyone takes notice of how you do—or don’t—respond to these demands. Watch out for overly neurotic and controlling relatives.

Leo

The moon in your eleventh house will bring a sense of ease to socializing, even if it’s with your partner’s family or extended relatives you barely know. The conversation will flow easily. However, you might get tired of it after a while and feel the urge to spend more time with your partner alone. It’s an especially romantic time, with Venus in your fourth house of domesticity trining Neptune in your eighth house of taboo. You’ll almost definitely feel the urge to spend some time unwinding alone after the festivities are over, and this could be the perfect way to decompress. The mood is set for a sensual and intense Christmas, during which your relationship’s stability will be tested. Mars in the fifth house of affairs and pleasure only maximizes the potential for passion, and its trine to the North Node in your ninth house will encourage you to talk about deeper topics than usual. Don’t be afraid to talk about the hard things.

Virgo

You’ll be popular today, if only for the moon’s presence in your tenth house of reputation, but you’re unlikely to feel comfortable with so much attention on yourself. You’ll want your partner to shoulder some of the weight. With Venus in your third house trining Neptune in your seventh, it’s very possible that some of you have brought your long-term partner home to meet the family. While the integration of these two parts of your life might seem to be going well from your point of view, check in with your partner to ensure they’re not feeling too dazed by the experience. You’re likely to view it through rose-colored glasses, while they might be secretly battling insecurity. Mars in your fourth house of family trining the North Node in your eighth might encourage bleak conversations amongst relatives about decidedly un-festive topics, like older relatives’ wills. Remind them that if you have to talk death and taxes, it’s probably best to save it until the new year when your chart ruler, Mercury, is direct.

Libra

The moon in your ninth house makes this an excellent Christmas to indulge in traditions from your childhood which you might be feeling a bit nostalgic for. Even if you are no longer religious, per se, you may find comfort in the ritualistic aspects of Christmas this year. If you bring a new partner along, however, you might observe some deal breakers. With Venus in your second house, your different approaches to money and values might become apparent. The trine to Neptune in your sixth will only further emphasize any differences you have in your daily routine. There are few better ways of seeing how a partner might behave in a marriage than by inviting them into your private family world for a few hours, so you’re guaranteed to learn a thing or two. Furthermore, your extended family might not be on their best behavior today with Mars in your third house. The trine to the North Node in your seventh indicates some type of revelation coming to light regarding your partner and how they fit into your family of origin.

Scorpio

The moon in your eighth house brings a moodier atmosphere to your Christmas, but you’re accustomed to intense feelings of emotional sensitivity, so this won’t feel like particularly unfamiliar territory to you. Paradoxically, Venus in your first house will make you appear more likable, so if you’re trying to impress relatives you haven’t seen in a year, you’ll come off favorably. The trine to Neptune in your fifth house, however, might put any short-term partners or situationships in the hot seat. If you’ve been keeping them secret from your family, it might be a good idea to continue to do so until the new year, when you know them a little better. You might be viewing them through the dizzying haze of the honeymoon stage. Give them some time to reveal their whole self to you. Family arguments about money and values are very likely with Mars in your second house forming a trine to the North Node in your sixth; if a relative is unhappy with your choice of career, this might be the moment you decide not to take their criticism to heart any longer—or the moment you accept their guidance after years of living as the prodigal son or daughter. No matter what choice you make, it will feel as though a heavy burden has been lifted off your shoulders.

Sagittarius

With the moon in your seventh house of relationships, you’ll be focused on your partner’s happiness today more than your own. Some of you will be spending Christmas alone as newlyweds, but the majority will be testing out the waters of a new and private relationship. Venus in your twelfth house suggests any romance you’ve had going on lately has been strangely secretive, and the trine to Neptune in your fourth house will clarify any doubt in your mind whether it’s the right time to reveal your love life to your family. Mars in your first house of identity will make you more argumentative and potentially disruptive, especially when it comes to matters of ideology, philosophy, and religion; those of you with late-degree Sagittarius ascendants will feel the impact of this transit more strongly. How will your opinions be received? The trine to the North Node in your fifth house suggests that any children around the dinner table will be influenced, but you might kill the vibe for some people who were hoping for a fun and apolitical evening.

Capricorn

It might not sound like a lot of fun to have the moon in your sixth house of work and routine on Christmas Day, but you’ll make the most of it by controlling what you can: cleaning up the shredded wrapping paper, making extra coffee, and keeping the kids entertained. Venus in your eleventh house will make you a social butterfly, too, so don’t worry: you’ll find lots of time to hang out with cousins and siblings, especially with the trine to Neptune in your third house encouraging communication between family members. Mars in your twelfth house trine the North Node in your fourth brings a strong possibility for family secrets to be revealed—and arguments to erupt. Do your best to remain calm, cool, and collected. They likely won’t revolve around you personally, but you are still likely to be impacted in some way. We can’t always run from our roots.

Aquarius

You’re always highly positive and fun to be around, but the moon in your fifth house will bring you even further out of your shell. If you have nieces, nephews, or younger cousins at your family gathering, you’ll be the cool adult in the room this year. Nevertheless, your partner is going to be the real star of the show this year. If you’ve brought them home with you, or you’re visiting their family for the holidays, they’ll be highlighted in a major way. You can thank Venus in your tenth house of public image for that, and the trine to Neptune in your second house will bring about revelations regarding your money and values. You’ll learn where they came from and how they became the person you know today—and you might be surprised by what you find. Mars in your eleventh house can cause chaotic disruptions to the peace in your social group, so try to keep the peace; the North Node in your third house might protect your siblings and neighbors from getting caught in the crossfire. That, or they will come out of the woodwork to stand up for you.

Pisces

The moon in your fourth house of home and family invites you to surround yourself with loved ones today. You’ll be in the Christmas mood, even if you haven’t been thus far. Meanwhile, Venus in your ninth house draws your attention to how your partner engages with religious or cultural holiday rituals. The trine to Neptune in your first house might cause them to project values on you that you don’t actually hold, and no amount of explanation will get through to them. They are seeing what they want to right now. Try to avoid conflict today in general, as Mars in your tenth house is bound to make you appear moody and malicious if you don’t intend to come off that way; the trine to the North Node in your second house suggests that familial jealousy and resentment surrounding money will catch you by surprise. If you feel like you’re being scapegoated unnecessarily today, it’s not your fault.