Weekly Horoscope Dec. 26-Jan. 1, 2023: Mercury Retrograde NYE

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You’ve got a few days left before the calendar turns over, revealing a fresh new set of months and giving you endless opportunities for a reboot. Still, it looks like your horoscope for the week of December 26 to January 1 has a couple more challenges to throw your way before you can start over with fresh 2023 energy.

Tuesday’s confrontational square between the moon and Mars—the planet of war—gets this week started with a blast. This could stir up painful memories and bring out deep-seated emotions that should be dealt with. Luckily, you don’t have to do it alone! Do some of the heavy work while surrounded by the people who know you best and can support you in the way you need.

Wednesday’s vibes are a lot more constructive and fulfilling as graceful Venus forms a sextile with gentle Neptune and the moon’s rays reach out to Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Neptune. There still might be some lingering self-doubt to shake. But overall, these are good aspects for finding love or reassuring yourself that the partner you already have is the one you’re meant to be with. Stop second-guessing yourself and thinking you don’t deserve good things, because we’ve all been through a lot this year.

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On Saturday, New Year’s Eve, festivities might not be all they live up to be as the moon has you in a downward emotional spiral while it squares Mercury, Venus, and Pluto. Don’t let not being in the mood to give the year a huge sendoff ruin everything, though. It’s not the end of the world, just the year. And there’s nothing wrong with spending the last hours of 2022 in a contemplative, low-key mood surrounded by a few close friends (or even alone if you prefer).

Here’s what you can expect from the upcoming week, according to your sun and/or rising sign (and seriously, you’re missing out if you don’t read these horoscopes for your rising sign):

How the Planets Will Affect Your Zodiac Sign This Week

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You end 2022 on a professional note when Venus in Capricorn sextiles Neptune in Pisces on Wednesday. A secret ambition of yours could become reality thanks to your professional relationships. Use your connections to help achieve your dreams.

However, you might want to put these big plans on hold until 2023, because your reputation might take a major hit when Mercury goes into retrograde in your career zone on Thursday. Any promotions, raises, or job opportunities you’ve been hoping for might come more slowly than expected. Don’t rush, Aries. It’ll come at the right time.

Thankfully, you’ll get a little help from your friends when Venus conjoins Pluto in your career zone on Saturday. Ask for help to finally complete some of your resolutions and goals before the clock strikes midnight. Just because it’s the end of the year doesn’t mean you have to stop hustling.

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Expand your circle of friends before the year ends as Venus in Capricorn sextiles Neptune in Pisces on Wednesday. This is a great day to get your crew together to make your dreams come true. Being social can help bring you anything you desire, Taurus.

If you’ve been traveling for the holidays, make sure you’re back home before Thursday, because Mercury goes into retrograde in your travel zone on that day. The next couple of weeks could see plenty of delays, especially if you’re going some distance. Keep your cool. You could be more stubborn than usual.

Fortunately, you can get by with a little help from your friends at the end of the week when Venus conjoins Pluto in your expansion zone. Talking with loved ones can help you understand the world from a different point of view. Begin 2023 on a humble note.

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As we get to the end of the year, use your close connections to get ahead in your career when Venus in Capricorn sextiles Neptune in Pisces on Wednesday. Your network knows the secrets to success, so don’t be afraid to ask for help. Remember, teamwork really does make the dream work.

However, be careful about who you trust as we enter 2023. Mercury goes into retrograde in your intimacy zone on Thursday, putting bonds to the test. Don’t fight the changes that are coming, Gemini. It won’t serve you well. You might have to let go of some things if you want to move forward.

The year ends with a major transformation when Venus conjoins Pluto in Capricorn and your intimacy zone on Saturday. This aspect has you feeling like a phoenix rising bright and new out of the ashes. You got this.

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Relationships can really last over the long term when Venus in Capricorn sextiles Neptune in Pisces on Wednesday. You might have found a partner you can go…