December 2018 Horoscopes: What the Stars Have in Store for Your Love Life and Career

#ConfidenceArtist

The shiniest bauble this holiday season will be you, Aries. You will be glowing with enough confidence to guide any proverbial sleigh through the densest Christmas fog. The need to take on the mantle of leadership at work has also made you feel, on the inside, like a pretender who could be caught out at any moment. It is time to get back in touch with your core inner strength. There is a reason people look up to you – your competence – so stop doubting yourself.

#ChristmasMiracle

A slew of unreliable friends may have had you walking on eggshells in your social life, never knowing how those in your group would respond to anything you do or say. December offers a myriad of Christmas parties and festivities, where you can meet and connect with dynamic, dependable, confident people, who will help restore your faith in humanity, by allowing you to share your inner sense of generosity and true self with those who will appreciate it and respond in kind.

#TheSecretOfSuccess

Behind every successful person is a strong romantic partner. You have been a bit confused about your career direction for quite a while now, unable to steer a clear course to the future. The love you have for your partner, and your desire to provide for them, will give you the kick you need to get out there, go after your goals, and show the world what you've got. You will be filled with confidence and charisma at work, being able to impress higher-ups. For singles, the next year offers a once-in-a-decade chance for true love with someone who is into you for you, not your status.

#WorkItAllOut

Whether it is due to an unstable career trajectory or and an overly domineering partner, you may be suffering from a long-term existential crisis, where you are questioning the meaning of existence and what it is all about. This could be especially profound for students or expats. You can achieve a sense of purpose and mental clarity this month by simply taking your mind off things. Throw yourself into your chores, routine work tasks, and Christmas preparations. You will be able to gain a renewed sense of confidence, agency and purpose through small achievements.

#OpenBorders

An unending river of shady people, who have used you and drained you dry, has caused you to dam up your good-natured self behind the brittle walls of self-protection. The universe is really wanting to bring you love over the course of the next year, but first you must break down the barriers surrounding your heart. If you remain forever afraid of intimacy, you will never achieve it. Stop isolating yourself and open your borders to let the love flow in.

#RootsMatter

Home life and issues with your extended family could be taking up a huge amount of your focus during the upcoming year, so you need to make sure to dedicate time to love. If you are in a relationship, your rapport may have become one of suspicious distance, while singles may have become overcome by shyness in dating, or attracted to people who seem great at first, but it is all an act. No matter what your relationship status, you can shift things to a place of healing and greater clarity, as long as you first balance your family needs with those of your love life.

#DirectLineOfCommunication

Your diplomatic nature and need for harmony can often cause more problems that its worth. Your desire to keep the peace may just be coming off as ambivalence and weakness, especially to those at work. Sometimes you need to take a stand and pick a side, in order to have the respect of those around you. Do not be worried that speaking your mind clearly and directly will alienate you from others. In fact, it may just do exactly the opposite.

#BabyGotBank

You need to let your children – as well as any adult significant other who enjoys acting out like a petulant toddler – know that you are not the local chapter of Toys for Tots this Christmas. Over the upcoming year, you have many opportunities to increase your income, starting with taking on seasonal holiday work to help fill your coffers. Just make sure you don't squander your bounty spoiling those you love. You don't need to be a Grinch, but don’t go overboard. Your darlings may huff and puff, but in the end, all will turn out well.

#CleaningHouse

If your place of residence has become a viper's den filled with lies, manipulation, suspicion and deceit, it is time for you to put your house in order by standing up for yourself and setting down rules of conduct. Delineate boundaries of tolerated behavior and try to clear the air through open, honest means of communication. By getting things out in the open and fighting for your rights, you will be able to heal deep-seated dysfunctions with family or roommates.

#PopTheCork

New Year's Eve will come early this December, when you learn you need to stop bottling up everything inside of you. You may be stewing and obsessing over your inner feelings, which could be making you low-key passive aggressive to those around you. It's time, instead, to start stating your emotions clearly and concisely to all you communicate with. It may come off as aggressive, or even anger, but it will ultimately go far in mending and healing strained relations.

#SocialCurrency

Your high standards and idealism have been making it hard for you to earn a living. Your friendship horizons are opening up like a lotus flower, making you realize that you need some cash in order to fully participate in life's rich pageant. The ability to connect with your social network is all the impetus you may need to start fighting for the wages you deserve and taking jobs that pay well. Sometimes you have to help yourself, before you help the world.

#GotToBeReal

You have been drowning in fairytale dreams of the most perfect existence you could possibly invent for yourself, but this daydreaming is also making you lose contact with what is humanly possible and undermining your sense of confidence. You have a lot of talent and career potential, but first you have to take your head out of the clouds. The stars are giving you the drive, determination and ability to move towards your goals if you only just face the realities and limitations of life very few people start at the top.