‘Tis the season to be jolly, right? Getting into the Christmas spirit might be extra hard this year, since the astrology of Christmas Day 2024 will make everyone feel like they ended up on the naughty list. Despite the rough start, you can revive the Christmas spirit before the day ends. How will you save Christmas Day? Keep reading to see what you can anticipate and how you can make the most of it.
The tone for Christmas Day will be set on December 24 when Jupiter retrograde in Gemini contends with Saturn in Pisces. Unexpected changes will either encourage you to be resourceful or cause you to spiral. You might feel hopeless going into the holiday. Something you have planned goes awry, such as missing your flight home, losing a valuable gift, or already picking up on interpersonal tension. Since this isn’t the merriest vibe, you might want to skip Christmas Day altogether. Instead of bypassing the holiday, you may want to figure out what you can do with what you have at your disposal. You have just enough to turn Santa’s sleigh around to save Christmas Day.
Christmas Day will start with the sun in Capricorn and the moon in Libra. Capricorn season is perfect, since Christmas is an exceptionally traditional, family-oriented holiday. You might need to call on the structured, responsible Capricorn energy to get through this holiday season. Although the Capricorn season vibe will persist throughout the day, the Libra moon energy won’t. This initial lunar energy can help you find your balance. You might not feel as daunted thinking about everyone you will see and interact with. However, you might worry about being reciprocal, especially if you volunteered to make food or wonder if your gifts will be enough. Don’t fret. Your presence and graciousness will be appreciated.
Did you hear something? Someone might be up late sneaking around once the moon enters Scorpio at 3:06 a.m. ET. Maybe it’s your imagination, or you might really hear someone rummaging around the Christmas tree. Either way, the highly perceptive lunar energy will have everyone on edge. It might be notably stressful for anyone trying to quietly wrap up last-minute Christmas gifts without getting caught. Don’t worry. The mysterious Scorpio energy will keep your Christmas plans a secret.
Interestingly, this lunar ingress does occur during the infamous witching hour. For some, this could manifest as seeing a late loved one in a dream, or receiving some other intuitive downloads while sleeping. Scrooges, beware! It could be the perfect time for the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future to visit. Get rid of that “bah humbug” attitude before meeting the spirits of Christmas.
An unforeseen power struggle could start long before the day does, since the moon in Scorpio will argue with Pluto in Aquarius around 4:51 a.m. ET. Curiosity might kill the cat, so you or someone else could take an early peek at the gifts under the Christmas tree. Unfortunately, someone might not be happy with what they find, or better yet, don’t find. This cosmic energy could also present as a quiet fight. Kids might wake each other up extra early to call dibs on presents, causing an unnecessary argument. Given that this energy sets a tone early on for the day, you can expect to put a few fires out.
Remember those tense feelings from earlier this morning? It might be hard to deny how you, or someone else, feels once the moon in Scorpio picks a fight with Mars retrograde in Leo at 10:44 a.m. ET. By this time, everyone will be up and ready to see what Santa Claus brought them. Anger and even resentment might begin to grow as each gift is unwrapped. People might feel disgruntled if they don’t get what they want, or nothing at all. Hold onto those gift receipts, because you may have to do some exchanges and returns after Christmas.
Getting ready to tackle the day might be an argument in itself. Everyone might feel lackluster about visiting family, especially if you have to travel a lot throughout the day. If you’re the one hosting, it might be a challenge to get your home ready to receive your guests. You might not have a lot of help cleaning, preparing food, and decorating. If you do, it might be after throwing a sharp jab or two. Try not to lose your cool if you begin running behind schedule. It’s not worth fighting over what someone ought to wear, or getting in the car before a certain time. Pick and choose your battles wisely, because who likes fighting on Christmas Day?
Thankfully, tempers will begin to cool down, as the moon in Scorpio harmonizes with the sun in Capricorn at 11:59 a.m. ET. After such a hectic morning, this cosmic energy can help you and everyone else regain your composure. Settle down by refocusing everyone’s attention on your typical Christmas Day traditions. Family and friends will come together to rejoice. The kids will happily play with whatever Santa Claus brought them. It will be much easier to look forward to your Christmas festivities once everyone begins to unwind.
Afterward, the remainder of the day is fairly uneventful. There won’t be any continuing planetary influences throughout the afternoon or evening. On the one hand, this means there won’t be more cosmic fuel added to the fire. On the other hand, you might still have to work through the residual cosmic energy from earlier today. The best way to navigate the remainder of Christmas Day is to lean into the quiet Scorpio moon energy. Sit back, see what happens, and strategize accordingly.
How Christmas Day 2024 will affect each zodiac sign
Here’s what you can expect on Christmas Day, according to your sun sign, moon sign, or rising sign (and seriously, you’re missing out if you don’t read these horoscopes for your rising sign):
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Aries
Image Credit: Design: Sasha Purdy/StyleCaster. Interpersonal conflicts could ruin your holiday if you’re not careful, Aries. Drama will trample the holiday cheer amongst your friendships and communities. Something might be revealed earlier today, which could become public knowledge. Instead of reaching out to you directly, your buddy could post something online about their Christmas Day. A friend might be upset about the quality or quantity they received for Christmas gifts. It might have nothing to do with you, but be forewarned. You might be on the receiving end of their frustration if they were hoping to find something better under the Christmas tree.
Thankfully, your interpersonal conflicts will slowly die down as the day goes on. You might be able to calm your friends, especially with promises of helping them right any wrongs and to make up for their disappointment. As the afternoon approaches, you might become the center of attention. Everyone will be buzzing about your recent feats. Your personal accomplishments and professional achievements will be all anyone wants to hear about. Share your success with your loved ones, and enjoy the praise that may come your way. Read your full December monthly horoscope.
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Taurus
Image Credit: Design: Sasha Purdy/StyleCaster. You might feel like you cannot win today, Taurus. Family, friends, and more will seemingly pull into a million different directions. Intimate gatherings and large holiday parties will dominate your Christmas calendar. Although it’s nice to have options, you might be overwhelmed by how many events people expect you to attend. You could be worried about skipping a shindy or leaving early, since this might be controversial. However, you cannot please everyone. Do what’s best for you to enjoy your holiday, too.
Although you will be zipping from celebration to celebration, you might not encounter any travel issues. Expect to have a rather pleasant trip, regardless of how far you travel. Traveling across the country, state, or town won’t be as stressful as usual. One way to make it more enjoyable will be to take a partner with you. A plus-one will help you feel more comfortable going from shindig to shindig. Your partner could also help you stick to your boundaries if you start feeling bad about leaving one function for the next. Read your full December monthly horoscope.
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Gemini
Image Credit: Design: Sasha Purdy/StyleCaster. Will you be home for Christmas, Gemini? You should figure out your schedule sooner rather than later if you have somewhere to be on Christmas Day. There will be some stress regarding holiday travel, but this is more than manageable. It depends on your ability to plan and organize. If you put something off till the last minute, you might experience more issues. There might be more expenses, fewer options, and even the possibility of not being home for the holidays. But this can all be avoided if you plan accordingly.
Christmas Day might be quieter than expected. You could go into this holiday anticipating familial strife, interpersonal drama, and more. Interestingly, there might not be as much fuss unless someone feels strongly opinionated about their beliefs and worldview. Thankfully, personal details and secrets will likely be off the table. You won’t have to worry about someone spilling the beans, or bringing up something embarrassing from long ago. Despite the travel worries and dogmatic conversations, Christmas Day has the potential to be rather pleasant. Read your full December monthly horoscope.
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Cancer
Image Credit: Design: Sasha Purdy/StyleCaster. Save those gift receipts, Cancer. You might have had high hopes for this festive gift-giving season. As Christmas Day approaches, your hopes might begin dwindling. It could start small, like not receiving anything from friends, or having something stolen from you during a competitive Christmas gift swap. As you unwrap what Santa Claus left you under the Christmas tree, you could become overwhelmingly disappointed. Receiving gifts that don’t quite capture who you are and what you like is frustrating.
Despite the rough start, Christmas Day could be saved by an unlikely hero. Someone you’re considerably close to will bring in the good tidings. It might be a romantic partner, or one of your closest confidants. Regardless of who it is, this person will go the extra mile to make your Christmas merry and bright. They could give you something utterly perfect, or they could make a massive effort to make your Christmas wishes come true. Either way, your Christmas spirit will be revived thanks to this special person. Read your full December monthly horoscope.
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Leo
Image Credit: Design: Sasha Purdy/StyleCaster. Do you want to be the middleman on Christmas Day, Leo? Usually, Christmas is the perfect time to connect with family and friends you haven’t seen throughout the year. However, you could feel strained by your connections this Christmas. Maybe your friends don’t want to get together, or there might be interpersonal conflicts among family members. You could also argue with your partner about where you go for the holiday. Since this will be exceptionally frustrating, you should do what’s best for yourself.
Focus on what you want to do, who you want to see, and where you want to be. Your family, friends, and spouse might feel differently about your controversial decision to be selfish on Christmas Day. However, you deserve to enjoy the holiday. Put your happiness first if this will help you side-step some potential drama down the road. You will also feel less stressed navigating your day by prioritizing your wants and needs. Give yourself the gift of peace this Christmas Day. Read your full December monthly horoscope.
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Virgo
Image Credit: Design: Sasha Purdy/StyleCaster. Everyone will want to bend your ear on Christmas Day, Virgo. A flurry of yuletide greetings will come flying in as soon as the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Eve. Family members, close friends, coworkers, and more will want to wish you a merry Christmas. Although it will be exciting to hear from so many, there could be a catch. Some individuals might only reach out to segue the conversation to something else, like work complaints or other issues. Consider cutting these chats short if you want to have light-hearted exchanges.
Although Christmas Day should be about spending time with your loved ones and relaxing, you might feel like you cannot take a day off work. You might have a routine to stick to, or a demanding job that requires your attention. You can do whatever you please, but you should know that your loved ones will have something to say if you’re not present on Christmas Day. Luckily, you will find it within you to put your work aside to focus on the festivities. Read your full December monthly horoscope.
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Libra
Image Credit: Design: Sasha Purdy/StyleCaster. Is it the thought that counts, Libra? You might feel let down on Christmas Day. The quality and quantity won’t be what you were hoping for. What you receive might not be what you asked for from family, or put on your Christmas wishlist. For example, guests might turn up empty-handed when you specifically asked people to contribute food, beverages, or presents for a giftswap. Gift giving might be aggravating, since you could feel slighted. You might feel initially ungrateful, but it’s okay to be disappointed when you don’t get what you want.
Don’t lose hope yet. You have a chance to turn Christmas around before the holiday is over. The best way to rectify your holiday will be to focus on your chosen family by enjoying your time at home. Spending time with loved ones watching Christmas movies, and reminiscing about past holidays will restore your Christmas spirit. Someone might even save the day by giving you exactly what you wanted. Read your full December monthly horoscope.
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Scorpio
Image Credit: Design: Sasha Purdy/StyleCaster. Bah-humbug, Scorpio. Where’s your Christmas spirit? You might feel like Cindy Lou Who this holiday season. It’s not that you don’t like the holidays, or what Christmas stands for. In fact, you might usually love Christmas. But this year’s astrology suggests that your Christmas Day could be tough. Something in your personal life could have taken away the power of Christmas joy. Maybe you lost someone, or feel a lack of control over your personal life. Work might also be challenging if you don’t like your current professional position.
Since Christmas Day will lack its usual merriment, you will have to work extra hard to make this special. The best way to restore your Christmas spirit is by getting involved in your immediate community. Spending time with your close friends and siblings preparing for the holidays could help you find your spirit. You could also feel more excited after partaking in local holiday events, such as attending Christmas markets, singing carols, and enjoying Christmas decorations. Do whatever it takes to turn your holiday season around. Read your full December monthly horoscope.
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Sagittarius
Image Credit: Design: Sasha Purdy/StyleCaster. Don’t forget to rest, Sagittarius. You may feel like it’s up to you to make this a memorable Christmas for everyone else. Maybe you’re in charge of hosting this year, or you might have plans that you need to get together. It’s also possible that you’re the parent who feels obligated to make this Christmas extra special for your kids. Regardless of your Christmas duties, you could feel a little worn down from playing Santa Claus. Set aside time to decompress from the flurry of holiday activity, or else you might crash on Christmas Day.
All of your hard work will undoubtedly pay off. Your time, energy, and attention will be evident in everything you have put together. Not to mention that your financial effort won’t go unnoticed. Everyone could receive exactly what they wanted, and then some for Christmas gifts. Your loved ones might be astounded by how much food, beverages, and entertainment you could afford to bring to the holiday function. Enjoy everything you have worked for. You deserve it. Read your full December monthly horoscope.
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Capricorn
Image Credit: Design: Sasha Purdy/StyleCaster. Give back to your greater community, Capricorn. ‘Tis the season to be generous with what you have. You might be initially stressed if you don’t have the financial capabilities, or personal resources to donate. However, you might find that you don’t need to have a lot to give a little in return. It could be fulfilling to volunteer at a nonprofit organization around Christmas if you cannot afford to donate to the organization. You could also feel fulfilled partaking in the Angel Tree program, even if you only have enough to give to one child.
Christmas Day doesn’t have to be a costly event for it to mean something. Homemade gifts, thrifted presents, and other meaningful contributions will matter more than something overly expensive. Don’t be ashamed to have a financially mindful holiday season. Your loved ones might be none the wiser, since they will appreciate whatever they receive from you. Don’t feel pressured into going bankrupt for Christmas, because your thoughtfulness, creativity, and generosity will speak for itself. Read your full December monthly horoscope.
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Aquarius
Image Credit: Design: Sasha Purdy/StyleCaster. Share the good news, Aquarius. Usually, you’re private about your goals, plans, and successes. But as Christmas Day approaches, you might feel an overwhelming desire to talk about everything you have accomplished in 2024. It might be controversial, especially if some of your connections weren’t as successful as you. However, you shouldn’t let someone else’s ambitionless, lack of opportunities, or failures overshadow your wins. Just be mindful and compassionate as you share your 2024 recap over hot chocolate around the Christmas tree.
At first, some of your close connections may not share your revelry. Perhaps, they feel jealous of your success, or aggravated that their plans didn’t work out like yours did. Despite some interpersonal tension, you might receive praise and support from someone you least expected. Someone will make an effort to let you feel good about everything you have done. They might go the extra mile to ask questions, congratulate you, or even stick up for you. Be thankful for your unassuming cheerleader who will be on your side this holiday season. Read your full December monthly horoscope.
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Pisces
Image Credit: Design: Sasha Purdy/StyleCaster. Try to be flexible, Pisces. Christmas Day will be demanding. It might feel like everyone will expect you to be everywhere and to do everything. Friends will want you to partake in communal holiday parties. Family members will expect you to come home for Christmas dinner. Colleagues might anticipate you being on-call even if you requested this time off. Since this could be strenuous, you will need to pick and choose your battles.
Your first battle will be organizing your holiday schedule. Where will you go? How long will it take to get there, and how long should you stay? Do you need to bring anything? Figure out the details of your plans to streamline your Christmas Day. It might be initially stressful to get everything together, but doing so could alleviate your potential anxiety and workload on Christmas Day. Once your Christmas plans are in motion, you should anticipate pivoting on a whim. Being easygoing and mutable can help you remain in control of your holiday festivities. Read your full December monthly horoscope.