This Week's Horoscope Features Holiday Happenings—With The Potential For Ego Clashes

Perfectionism alert! Twice this year, expansive Jupiter and restrictive Saturn clash, getting tangled in a tense 90-degree square—first on August 19, then again this Tuesday, December 24.

At peak holiday season, you could get so caught up in the microscopic details of your planning that you lose sight of the big picture. Scale back if your plans have gotten overly ambitious.

For the third time since November, mouthy Mercury and outspoken Jupiter oppose each other this Thursday, December 26, making everyone act like a know-it-all.

The post-Christmas cacophony can deck the halls with a few too many opinions. Double down on your filters and tact, as you’re liable to put your foot in your mouth. Teasing someone could touch a nerve, so hold off on the personal jokes, even if you mean no harm. You never know what someone’s triggers are.

Friday the 27th brings another set of challenges for communication as Mercury butts heads with rigid Saturn for the second time this month. People could be critical or demanding, and you may need to set clear conversational boundaries. If you’re with relatives, it might take a few attempts before your gentle but firm limits are respected.

Relationship goals interrupted? Right before the calendar turns, rebellious Uranus barges in to stir the pot. The effect can be jarring, leaving you confused about what you really want. But consider it a reminder not to sideline individuality just to be part of a couple.

Stop playing the martyr and stand up for yourself! You’ll get a confidence boost as healing comet Chiron rockets forward in firestarter Aries, ending a retrograde that started on July 26.

Just beware of the temptation to blow up if you feel a surge of suppressed resentment. While Chiron wheeled backward through Aries, passive-aggressive barbs and sneering put-downs may have been people’s best defense. Now that Chiron’s back in forward motion, be mindful of the fine line between assertiveness and aggression.

Chiron also has incredible healing powers, so unlock its potential (the Chiron symbol is a key!) and turn anger into purpose and passion.