Weekly horoscope: 2 astrologers' predictions for 18 December - 24 December 2023

"Take time to consider where you need to make healthy choices. As the year ends make the decision to create more time for yourself and a daily discipline to support you."

"Happy days! This is not a same-old-same-old Christmas. It is totally different, probably because of events a matter of days beforehand. So, be prepared to be amazed."

"On 22 December write down three desires for the New Year. Jupiter preparing to turn direct in Taurus at the end of the year will bring increased energy and clarity. "

"Proposals under the mistletoe? Surprise announcements over the turkey? Absolutely anything and everything are on offer this week. Get your gladrags out and make sure you are ready to party."

"Are you noticing the signs the universe is sending you? A timely conversation with a friend, finding feathers and seeing repeated number patterns remind you of the guidance surrounding you."

"Be prepared to head off nice and early for Christmas because delays and diversions are in the stars. Then again, sometimes fate steps in and your sliding-doors moment comes about."

"The last Full Moon of the year is in your sign, on 27 December. What is ending in your life? Let go with grace and make space for the new."

"Some of the best things about Christmas are those that weren’t on the menu. Make this a season to remember by binning the rule book and daring to be different."

"Speak your truth from the heart and you will be surprised at the outcome. Be open and honest, and call on the Archangel Gabriel to help you communicate with integrity."

"Last moment purchases could make for an expensive celebration, but, as they say, it’s the thought that counts. Don’t expect everything to go according to plan though, it rarely does!"

"You’re a nature lover and although the nights are long and the weather cool, make time to enjoy walking in your favourite places to uplift and restore your energy levels."

"Tis the season to be jolly and also to be open to unseasonal developments. Leave plenty of time for travel and have industrial supplies of laughing gas. Ho, ho, ho!"

"You can end up with analysis paralysis if you consider all the options when trying to make a decision. Trust your inner voice and deepest feelings to make clear choices."

"Staying close to home could be the recipe for happiness, but by venturing into the unknown, you could make this a Christmas to remember forever. Deep breath. Vive la difference."

"A fixed sign, you find change a challenge. However, with Venus in your sign all month it’s easier to see the bigger picture and embrace doors opening in love and work."

"Christmas could be about happy endings or simply endings in general. Do your best to accommodate other people’s misdemeanours and wait until the New Year before pressing the delete button."

"Ruled by the expansive planet of Jupiter you’re naturally optimistic. If you’ve been feeling low, make time to count your blessings and give thanks for the abundance in your life."

"There’s a balance between making sure there’s plenty to do and allowing time for being in the moment. Trim your schedule and the tree, and put love above all else."

"The Sun is in your sign for the next month, so share your talents and gifts with those close to you, as this will bring new opportunities and positive vibes!"

"Celebrate the past, but avoid living in it. Uranus, the change-bringer, is in charge of the Christmas festivities and inspiring you to look to the future. Eyes on new horizons."

"Your inner voice is clear and strong, yet sometimes your mind chatter overrides your deepest sense of knowing. Now is the time to honour your intuition and take action accordingly."

"The sparks will fly. A chance meeting could start a hot romance or the wrong move at the wrong time could send hopes of a happy Christmas up in smoke."

"Take a step back from anything that no longer serves you. With Saturn moving direct in your sign again you'll know exactly which direction to head as the New Year begins."

"Be ready for a late change of plan, and if things don’t go like clockwork, improvise. What you come up with could be the beginning of a whole new tradition."