Laurie Farrington

Laurie Farrington

Laurie Farrington

Laurie’s Weekly Astrology Forecast: December 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026

PASSING STEADILY INTO THE YEAR’S END

Throwing snowballs by Gerhard Munthe ca 1885

The final days of the year carry a distinct emotional tone. The holidays are largely behind us, yet the new year has not fully arrived. This week sits between reflection and preparation. We may feel the urge to take stock to ground ourselves and gain a sense of personal stability before moving forward. The astrology supports that instinct. We begin the week focused on comfort and security, then move through conversation, emotional release, and renewed confidence as the year comes to a close.

Let this be a week of listening closely to what truly supports you and what does not. There is no need to rush into resolutions. The days ahead ask only for emotional honesty and steady adjustment to the path ahead.

RETURNING TO WHAT’S SOLID: Monday, December 29, 2025

At 6:58 am EST, the Moon leaves Aries behind and enters Taurus, shifting the emotional tone toward stability and physical comfort. When the moon is in Taurus, we seek what is dependable and tangible. You may feel drawn to familiar routines, foods, or company. This is a good day to ground yourself in simple pleasures and practical tasks that stabilize your daily routines.

Emotionally, Taurus supports patience. If something feels unsettled, slow down rather than push for resolution. The value of the day comes from doing less while doing it well. Focus on what you can rely on and what supports your body and nervous system.

  • What helps you feel steady and comfortable today?
  • Where would patience serve you better than urgency?
  • What simple task brings a sense of calm?

PRESSURE AND RESPONSIBILITY: Tuesday, December 30, 2025

The Moon remains in Taurus, keeping emotions steady and focused on what is realistic. You may be less interested in speculation and more concerned with what actually works in the real world. This is a good day to handle practical matters or review finances, plans, or commitments.

At 2:15 am EST, Mercury forms a square to Saturn, setting a serious tone around communication and decision-making. You may feel a bit weighed down by responsibility or notice where conversations require more thought than you’d like. This aspect can highlight limits and restrictions. Instead of pushing past them, take note of what needs to be approached with greater structure or preparation. Clear thinking comes from slowing down and facing the situation honestly.

  • Where do you need to be more realistic in your thinking?
  • What responsibility requires clearer boundaries?
  • What conversation needs patience?

CONVERSATIONS ON NEW YEAR’S EVE: Wednesday, December 31, 2025

At 8:13 am EST, the Moon enters Gemini, lightening the emotional feel of the day. After several days of slow, steady emotions, today turns your attention toward quick mental engagement. You may find yourself interested in connecting with others through conversation or shared ideas.

With the Moon in Gemini on New Year’s Eve, the emphasis falls on conversation and mental connection rather than emotional depth or ceremony. This evening works best when expectations stay light, and plans stay adaptable. You will find satisfaction in talking things through, exchanging observations about the year that’s ending, or simply enjoying the company of people who keep your mind engaged. Gemini favors curiosity and light-hearted chatter. Let the night be shaped by dialogue and shared perspective, without the pressure to define what the moment is supposed to mean.

  • What thoughts want expression today?
  • Who helps you think more clearly when you talk things through?
  • What part of the past year are you ready to talk about or share with others?

THINK FIRST, DECIDE LATER: Thursday, January 1, 2026

The Moon remains in Gemini as 2026 begins. Our attention is drawn to thought and conversation rather than decision-making. You may notice that although ideas and conversations come easily, clarity does not. This is a day for observing how your mind works and noticing what captures your interest without rushing to act on it.

At 8:32 am EST, Mercury squares Neptune, hence the lack of clarity. Communication may feel unclear, and plans may lack definition. It can be challenging to determine what information is reliable and what expectations are realistic. Avoid assumptions. If something does not make sense, leave it alone for now. This is not a time to commit or clarify. Listening will be more useful than speaking.

By late afternoon, the tone changes. At 4:10 pm EST, Mercury enters Capricorn. Thinking becomes more practical, and attention turns toward your responsibilities and long-term planning. Mercury will remain in Capricorn until January 23, offering time to sort priorities and approach the year with ambition and structure. Let today begin with active awareness and end with quiet intention.

  • What information needs your attention without requiring action?
  • Where is it better to wait rather than clarify too quickly?
  • What feels more manageable once you focus on what is practical and solid?

TURNING TOWARD CARE: Friday, January 2, 2026

At 8:09 am EST, the Moon enters Cancer, and the emotional focus turns toward what is familiar and emotionally significant. This is a sensitive placement. Attention naturally moves toward home, family, and the past. You may find yourself thinking about where you come from, who you belong to, or what has shaped you emotionally. Cancer goes deep and remembers the ground of the past.

When the Moon is in Cancer, emotional awareness increases, along with the instinct to protect those we love. You may feel more affected by your surroundings or by the moods of people close to you. This is about tending to what feels vulnerable and in need of protection. Pay attention to memories that surface and to reactions that feel disproportionate. They often point to something from the past that is asking for care or acknowledgment.

Use the day to stay close to what feels real and personal. Limit exposure to situations that feel invasive or emotionally draining. Choose familiarity and choose love.

  • What memories are asking for your attention today?
  • Who or what do you feel protective of right now?
  • Where do you need stronger emotional boundaries?

EMOTIONAL CULMINATION – CANCER FULL MOON: Saturday, January 3, 2026

The Cancer Full Moon occurs at 5:02 am EST, bringing two related cycles into clear view. Full Moons show what has been developing since the most recent New Moon and also reflect a longer arc that began six months earlier in the same sign. In the shorter cycle, attention turns to what began at the Sagittarius New Moon on December 19. Since then, the issue at hand has moved from intention into lived experience. At this point, feelings can no longer be set aside or managed quietly. Something personal requires acknowledgment.

This Full Moon also points back to the Cancer New Moon on June 25, 2025. Consider what you have learned during that time about care, protection, and emotional responsibility. Look honestly at how you support others and what that has required of you. The past six months have shaped your understanding of where your loyalty lies and how much you are able to give without losing yourself in the process.

Cancer is concerned with belonging, protection, and emotional continuity. Under this Full Moon, awareness sharpens around where your needs are met and where they are not. Family patterns or long-standing habits may come into focus. The purpose of this lunation is recognition. It asks you to notice whether what you give, and how you give it, has begun to cost more than it should. Strong emotional responses are not a problem here. They offer useful information when allowed space without judgment.

The Moon remains in Cancer all day, giving you time to sit with what has been revealed. Focus on reflection rather than reaction. Pay attention to what you feel responsible for and whether that responsibility still makes sense. This Full Moon offers a chance to reconsider how care is shared, including how much you extend to yourself.

  • What emotional pattern comes fully into view today?
  • Where have you been carrying more than your share?
  • What needs to be understood before you continue carrying the same responsibility?

RETURNING TO SELF-EXPRESSION: Sunday, January 4, 2026

At 8:43 am EST, the Moon enters Leo, and the emotional tone begins to lift after yesterday’s intensity. What surfaced under the Cancer Full Moon does not disappear. Instead, the Leo moon now asks how we want to carry it forward. Attention turns toward self-expression and the need to feel recognized for who you are and what you give.

When the Moon is in Leo, we feel more comfortable sharing how we feel or standing behind something we believe in. This is a good day to reassert your presence. The Leo moon supports confidence rooted in self-respect. Let your actions reflect what you are learning to understand about your emotional needs.

As the day unfolds, look for opportunities to reengage without abandoning what you learned over the past two days. The Leo moon carries warmth and confidence, and it importantly asks for integrity. Let what you express be shaped by what you now understand about your needs and limits. This is how emotional awareness becomes strength in the days ahead.

  • Where are you ready to show up more openly after yesterday’s clarity?
  • What helps you feel recognized without needing approval?
  • How can you carry emotional honesty forward with confidence?

WEEKLY CLOSING REFLECTION

As you move into the days ahead, carry forward what you now know about your emotional needs, your boundaries, and your capacity. Let expression come from understanding rather than reaction. The coming weeks favor steadier choices and clearer priorities. Use what you learned here to guide how you show up next, without apology and without overexplanation.