And so we move into Capricorn season, Christmas week, a New Moon in Capricorn and the Winter Solstice – crikey, that’s a lot going on cosmically and energetically.

Albeit this is often a time of year you enjoy revelry, take time off, and relax… it’s also a time that new ideas will spring up about work and lifestyle, about commitments and responsibilities.

Maybe there are things you don’t want to carry over into 2023, maybe there is unfinished business you want sorting out, maybe there are new ambitions you want to clarify.

Zoom in on the things you most want to let go, renew, or activate in the dying days of 2022, ready to start 2023 in the right way.

Let the tarot guide you….

Ahead you’ll find your star sign’s horoscope for the week ahead (December 18 to 24, 2022), with a tarot card drawn and its Meaning for you explained.

Aries

March 21 to April 20

Tarot card for Aries for this week: Strength

Meaning: Strength asks you to redouble your efforts on something you want to achieve, complete or overcome in this last couple of weeks of 2022.

Really push yourself, challenge yourself to exceed your goal and end with a flourish.

The truth is that pushing on when you’re most fatigued or downcast is when mental fitness and resilience are built the most and fastest. Know this isn’t going to last forever, the sooner you push the sooner it’s done.

Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aries

Taurus

April 21 to May 21

Tarot card for Taurus for this week: Queen of Wands

Meaning: You want inspiration, action, challenge and opportunity. You want new news and different energy in your life. You want adventure, travel and fun. You want to feel confident and courageous.

This is the new you goal for 2023 and it can start right here and now. Why not? Practice pretending to be this new, dynamic version of yourself and feel how easy it is. It’s like playing a character, except it starts to feel real very quickly.

Do something adventurous. Be bold.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Taurus

Gemini

May 22 to June 21

Tarot card for Gemini for this week: The World

Meaning: You love travel, new experiences and exploring different places and cultures.

It feeds your mind and soul, it balances you out, it brings inspiration and ideas, it resets your perspective on life. And you haven’t done enough of it these last few years (for obvious reasons).

Time to, with The World, dust off your atlas and make some big plans for 2023 and beyond. Get back in the driving seat (literally) and see the world. You are ruled by Mercury – the winged messenger – and this is your thing.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Gemini

Cancer

June 22 to July 23

Tarot card for Cancer for this week: The Fool

Meaning: The tarot’s first card, and patron saint of new beginnings, means that you are planning on turning over a major new leaf in 2023.

Starting on a new adventure or ambition that is super inspiring and exciting (this isn’t necessarily sensible, practical or reasonable, it’s purely about your own desire).

Spring will bring about its kick-off, so you have this winter to prepare, research, line up your ducks, get a head start, and daydream about the magical time you’re going to have. Make your dream bigger, bolder, brighter.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Cancer

Leo

July 24 to August 23

Tarot card for Leo for this week: Ace of Wands

Meaning: Before the year ends, start up a new hobby, pastime, fitness idea, game, puzzle, course, travel ambition or health kick. Something good for you, authentically in tune with what you love doing and who you’re trying to be.

The Ace of Wands asks you to activate something motivating and positive this very week – even if it’s just going for a stroll in the evening looking at the Christmas lights perhaps, or visiting a relative you’ve not seen in 2022. Something doable and good.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Leo

Virgo

August 24 to September 23

Tarot card for Virgo for this week: Five of Coins

Meaning: Whatever regrets or sadness you’ve endured in 2022, this is the week that you need to release them all and leave them behind in this year, vs dragging them into 2023.

The Five of Coins shows you are processing some setbacks or events which brought trouble or stress your way. That’s okay.

You need to create your narrative and let your feelings flow. But do not dwell here. No sir. Make sure you are releasing and letting go of it all. No sense staring at the past.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Virgo

Libra

September 24 to October 23

Tarot card for Libra for this week: Eight of Wands

Meaning: You are a super social person and loved by many, although it would surprise them to know how much you love your alone time – in fact you need it.

Focus on the important relationships that energise (vs drain) you this week. Communicate how you feel. Drop the tactful façade, stop people pleasing, don’t try and cover it all up.

Just say how you feel, what you’re thinking about, what options you are pondering. Ask for advice, feedback, input. You will be amazed what good these genuine dialogues will bring your way.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Libra

Scorpio

October 24 to November 22

Tarot card for Scorpio for this week: Eight of Cups

Meaning: I have good news. Everything that went wrong, didn’t happen, failed or fell in 2022 is going to be replaced by far superior versions in 2023, so you can let it all go.

Whatever happened did so to prepare you for bigger and better. You have learnt lessons, gotten stronger, dodged a few bullets and honed your desires and needs.

You are in a perfect spot to succeed. So, enjoy these last couple of weeks. No regrets, no worries.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Scorpio

Sagittarius

November 23 to December 21

Tarot card for Sagittarius for this week: Two of Swords

Meaning: There is an important decision you need to make that you have been procrastinating about and putting it off.

Next year is nearly here. Don’t drag this outstanding decision into 2023 and start the year off with uncertainty or doubt. Make this choice right this week!

Get it out of the way so you have forward momentum to take you into the New Year at pace and with direction vs circles

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Sagittarius

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Capricorn

December 22 to January 21

Tarot card for Capricorn for this week: Four of Coins

Meaning: I want you to do an experiment for these last two weeks of 2022.

I want you to totally shake it all up and do Christmas and New Year differently (in small ways if the broad plans are already fully in place, I suspect they will be).

The Four of Coins is a rut card and warns against living a Groundhog Day lifestyle. Be different, experiment, push out your comfort zone, try a new thing, meet different people, visit new places. You will love it. A change is as good as a rest.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Capricorn

Aquarius

January 22 to February 19

Tarot card for Aquarius for this week: Aquarius

Meaning: Deep rest is what should be on your agenda these next two weeks, Aquarius.

The Four of Swords shows you need respite. You are in danger of a mini burnout if you don’t take your foot off the gas, live easier, relax, rest, and do less.

Use whatever time you can claw back for yourself this festive season to enjoy winding down, chilling out, and just being in flow with whatever feels peaceful and restful. You have permission to chill.

Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aquarius

Pisces

February 20 to March 20

Tarot card for Pisces for this week: Three of Wands

Meaning: Try and keep your diary as clear as you can (big rocks only) this tail end of 2022.

The Three of Wands signals that amazing, spontaneous, unexpected and action-packed opportunities and invitations are going to wing your way, ones you won’t want to turn down because you’re doing something you forced into your calendar for the sake of it.

Be ready to say ‘yes’ and be proactive about looking for new things to do too. Keep your eyes and ears open. So much is going to unfold! Have fun.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Pisces

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Kerry King, the tarot queen, uses tarot and star sign wisdom to create inspiring forecasts and insights, with over 25 years fortune telling experience, and many happy clients all over the world. You can book a personal, written reading, which comes as a beautifully illustrated brochure, through Etsy or join her new Tarot Club and get weekly forecasts and more for £5 a month.

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