As the festive season approaches, questions naturally arise about how best to prepare for it. Which colours are most favourable for home decorations? Which days are best for communication, meetings with relatives and friends? When is it wiser to stay calmer, daydream, or rest? When is the most suitable time for rituals, festive magic, divination, and drawing lots?
It is wonderful that this year the festive period is especially bright and harmonious—both Christmas and New Year. This will help you more easily experience a sense of blessing, open yourself to the magic of the Winter Solstice, the Christmas miracle, and the transformation of the New Year.
Favourable decoration colours, elements, and forms
The most important thing during these holidays is to create warmth and a sense of cosiness—this is encouraged by Jupiter in Cancer. Greenish, peach, and rosy shades, warm white, softer blues, pearlescent shimmer, and soft details such as ribbons, artificial snow, shimmering fabrics, and similar elements are especially suitable.
The Year of the Green Wood Snake is still ongoing, so wooden elements and natural materials that bring warmth and comfort are an excellent choice. As usual, gold decorations are also appropriate and will pair beautifully with wood and natural textures.
Wood is supported and strengthened by Earth (therefore golden and ochre tones combine well with green, while ceramics add cosiness) and by Water (green–blue combinations, glass). Avoid sharp forms and harsh contrasts, except for the traditional red–green combination.
Overall, classic, traditional, even slightly old-fashioned decorations that evoke childhood nostalgia are returning to fashion. Antique details are also favourable, as long as they are not overly ornate.
Soft blankets, cushions, and a fireplace will perfectly enhance the festive atmosphere.
Astrological background of the festive period
Preparing for Christmas
On the 20th, a New Moon will form in Sagittarius. On the same day, Lilith will also move into Sagittarius, and on the 21st, the Sun will enter Capricorn. This makes the weekend likely the most challenging period, when it is important to maintain both inner light and positivity, as well as calmness and awareness, and not give in to gloom.
However, on the 22nd–23rd, clarity will prevail, and the beginning of the week before Christmas is truly beautiful for preparations.
On the 22nd, the Moon will remain in practical Capricorn until 6:00 pm, making this a favourable time for shopping, tidying up, and other preparations, as well as for deep spiritual work.
On the 23rd, the Moon will be in Aquarius, bringing a sense of freedom. This is favourable for friendly gatherings; it is best not to overload yourselves with work, but to enjoy being together and going for walks.
Christmas
Christmas Eve. The morning of the 24th may be more challenging; it is important to avoid quarrels and not bring up old grievances. In the evening, however, it will be the Rainbow Day—one of the clearest and most blissful days of the month. Christmas Eve will be marked by stillness and restraint.
Christmas Day. The 25th is truly joyful, inspired, festive, and romantic—a time of real magic. The Moon will be in Pisces, forming many harmonious aspects. This is an excellent time for rituals, filled with festive magic, inspiration, and romance. In the morning, the Rainbow Day continues, and from 11:30 am it will be the Rooster Day, when prayers are said to rise to the heavens—a day of the magic of the word. It is, therefore, wonderful to offer heartfelt wishes on Christmas morning, draw lots, and perform rituals that are sacred to you. This is one of the strongest days of the year for spiritual practices, inspired creativity, and the expression of romantic love.
Similar tendencies will continue on the 26th. It is very important not to overindulge in alcohol, as sensitivity to it will be stronger than usual.
The period between the holidays
The weekend between the holidays is somewhat less favourable, but still suitable for spending time actively—sports, outings in nature.
On Saturday, the 27th, it will be Bat Day. In the evening, tense aspects will form, the Moon will be in Aries, so it is advisable to avoid irritation and anger and to drive more carefully.
Sunday, the 28th, may also feel irritable, so the weekend is best spent releasing this sharper energy through physical activity or time in nature—a fairly good time for that.
Monday and Tuesday, the 29th–30th, are excellent days, favourable for feasts, cooking, buying gifts, and romantic dates. A wonderful time to celebrate together, enjoy beauty and good food, and create beauty in your surroundings.
New Year
On New Year’s Eve, the 31st, until 3:13 pm, the Moon will still be in Taurus—an excellent time for beauty treatments, decorating your space, cooking, buying gifts, and romantic dates. In the afternoon, the Moon will move into Gemini, encouraging communication and socialising—perfect for meeting friends and welcoming the New Year in their company.
Throughout the day, many aspects will form, all of them favourable. New Year’s night is truly wonderful this year.
The first day of the New Year is more challenging, as are the 2nd–3rd. It is important not to overdo alcohol, to drive carefully, and to avoid misunderstandings and hurtful communication.
From the weekend, Sunday the 4th stands out as especially good: the morning is ideal for cosy family time, and the afternoon for cultural events, outings, celebrations with friends, and romantic dates. This is the Day of the Grape Cluster—a day of festive joy.
Three Kings
The 5th–6th are fairly good days; the Moon will be in Leo, encouraging love and joy. On the 6th, Venus will form a conjunction with the Sun.
On Three Kings’ Day, it will be the Mirror Day, when the environment especially reflects your inner state.