Your Daily Horoscope Newsletter: December 5

Greetings {{first_name | Situationship Solver}},

It’s the first official holiday party weekend… which means romance, reunions, and at least one person drinking too much (looking at you, Greg from Finance).

Whether you’re snuggled up watching Home Alone or flirting under twinkle lights, tonight’s astrology says: love is the only thing worth bundling up for.

Wrap yourself in confidence. The season just got spicy.

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♈️ ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
Your romantic energy is louder than the Mariah Carey whistle note they’re blasting at every store right now. If you’re going out tonight, eyes will be on you whether you’re trying or not. Say yes to the invite with twinkle lights. Nervous crush energy becomes cute confidence once you make the first move. Go sleigh the room.

♉️ TAURUS (April 20 – May 20)
The Moon entering Cancer softens your vibe in the best way, making cozy dates and early snuggle exits very appealing. Skip the crowded after-party and take someone you trust for a quiet walk to see the best neighborhood lights. Romance loves warm pockets and intention.

♊️ GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
You’re flirting like the Ghost of Christmas Past tonight: popping in unexpectedly and making hearts race. But be mindful. Not every vibe needs a joke or a backup joke. A little sincerity can turn a spark into a fire. If you go to a holiday mixer, someone will notice the way you really listen. That’s your power move.

♋️ CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
Home is calling, but so is someone who wants to see you in those cute holiday PJs. You’re the perfect date for a festive movie night (Elf? Home Alone? You choose). A soft, slow burn connection can deepen if you let someone in past your polite party persona. Give your feelings the mic.

♌️ LEO (July 23 – August 22)
Make sure you’re giving the right main character energy (hint: not The Grinch) tonight. If you’re attending a work party, you’ll be the one people whisper about later (in the good way… if you keep it classy enough). Romance follows confidence, and yours is back from a mini-holiday hiatus.

♍️ VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)
There’s a fine line between noticing red flags and pre-labeling someone because you Googled their birth chart. Try a clean slate tonight. A friend might play matchmaker or slide an interesting person into your DMs. Say yes to low-pressure fun. Tiny steps count like sharing a dessert or a playlist.

♎️ LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
You’re in charm-overdrive, the human version of holiday lights: irresistible, but possibly blinding. Slow down enough to notice who genuinely sees you. Someone you’ve been unsure about might surprise you with real effort. Let the people who care actually show it. Lean into balance and have one flirty drink, not four.

♏️ SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
Tonight you are like one of those Nordic detectives in a Netflix show: alluring and slightly dangerous in your winter coat. A crush may try to decode your mood like it’s a puzzle box. Remember that a vulnerable comment tonight deepens a connection far faster than any mysterious seduction strategy.

♐️ SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
Holiday fun is your Olympic sport. You’re the first to suggest hot chocolate runs or spontaneous light-tour detours. Tonight, someone feels lucky to orbit your joy. If you’re crushing, invite them to join your adventure instead of waiting for them to guess. Don’t be afraid to strike the match.

♑️ CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)
You’re thinking long-term while everyone else is flirting like it’s temporary. But love doesn’t need a five-year plan today. A classy holiday event or even a simple dinner can open a new storyline. Romance starts when you put work down and let yourself play. Your heart has permission to clock out early.

♒️ AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
You’re drawn to the unconventional tonight: the late-night bookstore event, the off-beat indie Nutcracker, the friend of a friend who quotes Elf like poetry. Let your weirdness be the magnet. A casual conversation could unlock surprising chemistry.

♓️ PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
You’re the soft soundtrack to everyone else’s chaos today, the romantic energy that makes holiday movies feel magical. If you’re into someone, show it through simple sweetness. A text that says “Get home safe” or a thoughtful compliment does more than a grand gesture tonight. Let love be cozy, not complicated.

Occasionally we feature a reader question. Here’s this week’s query:

Q: “Is it safe to start a new relationship after Mercury Retrograde?”

— Confused & Crushing 😵‍💫💕

SASS: Excellent question. Let’s look at what the sky is actually saying about new love post–Mercury retrograde.

Mercury officially went direct on November 29, but it’s not totally done with us. We are now in the post-retrograde shadow (aka Mercury cleanup mode), which ends December 16.

Think of it like this: Mercury Retrograde was the storm. The shadow is drying out the soggy carpet.

Short answer: Yes, but do it like someone who survived a major blizzard.

Green Light Energy:
✔ You’re no longer misreading texts like it’s your sport
✔ Exes lose their telepathic powers 🔮
✔ People start saying what they actually mean again

Caution Light Energy:
⚠️ Don’t ignore emotional red flags just because that person looks good in the Christmas lights
⚠️ Avoid locking in huge “define the relationship” convos until after Dec 16
⚠️ Make sure your decision is desire, not nostalgia

Go on dates. Kiss under twinkle lights. Exchange playlists. Just don’t sign emotional contracts written in sharpie… yet.

By December 16, you’ll know if this is:
💘 The Real Deal
⏳ A Seasonal Fling
🗑 Or a Mercury Retrograde leftover trying to sneak back in

Before you go all Hallmark Holiday Movie:
1️⃣ Does this connection make your life easier, not messier?
2️⃣ Are they showing up consistently?
3️⃣ Do you feel grounded… or addicted to chaos?

If your gut says “hell yes”, swipe right on fate.

Start the relationship. But commit after the shadow.