Cancer Monthly Forecast

It’s all about balance this December, Crab. From the food you heap onto your holiday plate to your gift budget to managing others’ expectations of you, it could take extra effort to set limits without feeling deprived or Scroogey. With the Sun in Sagittarius and your healthy sixth house until December 21, you want to feel energized and vibrant—but that urge comes smack in the middle of Christmas-cookie season, and, well, nobody loves a baked good quite like you, Cancer!

Rather than deny yourself the seasonal joys of treats and togetherness, start with small and manageable bites. Too many relatives or friends wanting to spend “quality time”? Either host a group gathering or book them for a high-quality HOUR, knowing you actually have two. When you under-promise and overdeliver, you’ll get gratitude instead of grumbles. 

As for the delicious butter- and sugar-filled eats that are all calling your name? Those appetizer-sized plates look downright loaded when you put enough on them. Polish off one of those, drink some water and refill your plate as often as you want. At least you won’t eat yourself into an upset stomach and food coma. (Unless that’s what you want to do, of course—your body, your choice!)

You’re back in boss mode on December 20, when lucky Jupiter returns to Aries for five months, heating up your career and leadership house. No need to be lonely at the top, though! The next day, the Sun moves into Capricorn and your partnership sector, joined by chatty Mercury, loving Venus and transformational Pluto—and bolstered two days later by the December 23 Capricorn new moon. Get ready for a fresh start in your closest relationships. And a lovely Christmas Eve too since the moon will linger here throughout the next day.

The dynamic-duo energy gets challenged starting December 29 though because Mercury will turn retrograde in Capricorn until January 18. This could bring disruptive energy to your closest ties, making for a bit of a tricky New Year’s Eve. Choose your company wisely as the calendar turns, Cancer!

With romantic Venus and deep-diving Pluto connecting here on NYE, talks about the future could get intense and possibly turn official. Don’t rush into anything you’re not ready for, but don’t hold back on addressing an issue that’s lingering in the shadows. You can’t move forward if you’re sweeping your true feelings under the rug. Fair warning: With a glass or two of champs, those secrets will come out. Keep that in mind if you head to a party or anywhere that you won’t want to be remembered as the guest who, er, made a scene.