Weekly horoscope: 2 astrologers' predictions for Monday December 26 - Sunday January 1

"You’re determined to take back your power and make progress in your life and career. Dream big, don’t let anyone hold you back!"

"This is a week with a wow in it. Profound words exchanged as the New Year comes in will make for big changes in the spring. Take your time planning."

"Pay attention to how much downtime time you need with the full moon in Cancer. Don’t spread yourself thin. Encourage yourself to relax!"

"You are empowered. As midnight strikes on the 31st, make an affirmation and see it manifest in the months to come. Don’t fear change: it’ll be the making of you."

"Pay attention to how much downtime time you need with the full moon in Cancer. Don’t spread yourself thin. Encourage yourself to relax!"

"Don’t expect too much too soon. With Mercury heading into retrograde on the 29, travel and communications are going to be a little bit complicated. So, keep your options open."

"Reminiscing with family will bring back happy memories. Phoning an older relative will help fill in any gaps. You’ll love what you discover."

"It’s done and dusted, and we’re not talking about Christmas. An old way of life has ended, and a new one is beginning. Be fearless, as fortune favours the brave."

"A great idea will fly, even if planning’s haphazard while your ruling Sun is in Aquarius. Remember others don’t see things like you."

"If you are planning on getting away for New Year it may have its share of inconveniences. Delays, detours, misunderstandings and missteps. Perhaps consider the advantages of home-sweet-home."

"If you feel you need peace to be happy, try meditation and enjoy some quiet moments. Someone close invites you for a catch-up."

"Secrets are revealed and truth spoken. Whether that makes you feel over the moon or completely underwhelmed is open to question. The trick here is to think onwards and upwards."

"You’re making plans for a big NYE party. It’ll be great fun. You might even get a cheeky kiss from an old friend."

"Don’t mention the unmentionable. Family gatherings require delicate handling and the less said about elephants and living rooms the better. It’s a new day, a new dawn, a new year!"

"Anything that reminds you of the ocean appeals. Transport yourself to a relaxing place while Mars, the planet of action, is in retrograde."

"If you’re meant to be somewhere, you’ll get there. If you’re not, the timing was wrong. Mercury heads into reverse gear on the 29th, taking you over old ground. Slowly."

"Pursuing something of your own choosing makes a big difference. If you enjoy yoga or a long run, take a moment to reflect."

"The new year kicks off with Mercury in retrograde, so don’t expect immediate results from meetings or discussions. If it is real, you will know by the end of January."

"2023’s all about family. Take full advantage of them while Jupiter’s direct. Get involved in your friends' ideas, too, experience new things together."

"With travel and communications on a bit of a go-slow, don’t expect answers to questions or signatures on paper for a couple more weeks. Enjoy life in the inside lane."

"Set yourself a fun challenge and learn something completely new. In six weeks time you could be feeling really quite proud of yourself."

"You’re in your twelfth house phase, and health of mind, body and spirit take priority. That doesn’t mean you can’t party ‘til dawn, but just be prepared for the reckoning."

"Speak to people in areas you wish to succeed and you may find a great job opportunity. You have the skills, be confident."

"This new year the past plays into the present. Old faces, places and issues! Bury the hatchet, settle accounts, and start 2023 with a clean slate. You know it makes sense."