Andromeda DavisAre you the holiday meal mastermind or the last-minute gift wrapper extraordinaire? Or are you the person who comes downstairs expecting elves to have magically whipped your holiday decor into shape?
Every sign of the Zodiac gets hyped for the holidays in a different way. Here’s our handy guide to help you (and your loved ones) have the happiest of holidays this year.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
During the holidays, Aries, your competitive streak can either be a big asset or a big problem. It’s not enough to put up lights; you have to have the biggest, most impressive light display on the block. That kind of attitude is going to put a big dent in your holiday budget–and quite possibly drive your neighbors bonkers.
Take a step back this year and just enjoy the holidays instead of turning them into a competition.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Bad news, Taurus. Everybody wants to come over to your house for the holidays. While you usually enjoy entertaining for a small group of loved ones, the idea of a big, loud, noisy party in your home makes you feel more than a little Scrooge-y.
If you do have to host everyone, you’ll do a great job. But the experience may leave you feeling burned out. Can you convince everyone to go out to a restaurant instead?
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Gemini, your favorite part of the holidays is having fun and playing games with your loved ones. Whether you have an annual Cards Against Humanity tradition or prefer board games with the family, chances are good that the entertainment falls to you during celebrations.
Stock up on activities–even just a deck of cards–to make sure that there’s always something to keep everyone occupied.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
All you want for the holidays is the entire family under one roof. No bickering, no drama. Just a good, old-fashioned celebration. Unfortunately, that might not be possible. Personalities clash, food gets burned, and the kids are gonna cause chaos. That’s just life.
Instead of expending all your energy trying to force the holiday of your dreams, just appreciate the messy, flawed, beautiful one that you already have.
Leo (July 23-August 22)
Leo, I’m going to give it to you straight: You’re not getting that thing you really, really want this year. Most likely because it’s too expensive. Even though you’ve been dropping hints for months, it’s just not going to happen.
The question is what you’ll do about it. The holiday season is supposed to be about more important things than presents.
Virgo (August 23-September 22)
Virgo, here’s a tip that will change your life. Or at least make the holidays a lot easier to plan this year: kanban board. If you’re not already familiar with this nifty planning tool, Google it. You’ll be glad you did.
However, I want to caution you against trying to plan every minute of everyone’s celebration. You know all too well that it always backfires. Things will go more smoothly this year with a little less structure and a little more fun.
Libra (September 23-October 22)
This holiday season, you should strongly consider getting the heck out of town. If you can swing it, a cruise or road trip will be a chance to make some lovely memories. Your holiday traditions are starting to feel a little stale, or it might be that you’re experiencing an empty nest for the first time this year. Shake things up with an adventure.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
Scorpio, your gift to everyone else this year ought to be, well, you! The real you that is typically hidden behind layers of armor (and, in extreme cases, venomous spikes just like your namesake). Vulnerability is scary, but if you let your loved ones in, you might find that your heart grows three sizes this year, just like The Grinch.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
This holiday season, you may find yourself invited to more parties and celebrations than you can handle. It’s okay if you can’t attend everything! However, before you say yay or nay on that RSVP, make sure that you’re being fair and tactful. Sure, cocktails on a rooftop bar sounds a lot more fun than sitting around your family’s rec room–but they don’t have to know that.
Attend a mix of family get-togethers, workplace obligations, and parties with your friends this year to make sure that no one feels left out in the cold.
Capricorn (December 23-January 20)
This year, Capricorn, you may find yourself at a crossroads. You are increasingly drawn toward a more minimalist lifestyle–but friends and family still expect to give and receive gifts.
Talk directly with your family about holiday gift-giving this year. Make it clear that you’d rather do one nice gift–preferably something practical–than go wild on stocking stuffers. People outside your circle, however, might not be as receptive to the idea of no gifts. If you end up being gifted with something you don’t want, just say thank you… and then donate it later to charity.
Aquarius (January 20-February 18)
The holidays aren’t really a big thing for you. It’s just an arbitrary celebration, right? And doesn’t it seem a little hypocritical to gorge ourselves on massive holiday meals when kids in your community are starving?
Look, Aquarius. You’re not wrong. But you’re also bumming everyone out. Instead of giving your traditional lecture every time someone wishes you happy holidays, just get out there and quietly make a difference by volunteering.
Pisces (February 19-March 20)
Pisces, the time has come to level up. In years past, you might have been happy to let everyone else do the work of making the holidays a magical time. But you’re not a kid anymore. If you want some holiday magic, you need to make it yourself.
Offer to pitch in wherever you’re needed–and then actually show up on time and do the work. Pisces tends to have a reputation as a flake, so prove everyone wrong this year.
Shea Lee
