Weekly Astrology: Solstice Reset, Soft Focus, Big Boundaries ☀️🪐✨
- Alysse Mitchem
- Dec 21, 2025
- 4 min read
Okay, love, first of all… Christmas is literally in the middle of this week 🎄✨ and you can feel it in the energy, right? Everything gets louder. The nostalgia. The pressure to be happy. The “I should be doing more” spiral. And also the sweetness, the warmth, the little moments that make you go soft. This week asks me to hold all of it with grace, not judgment.
Because with the Solstice kicking things off and Capricorn season stepping in, it’s giving: intentional celebration. Not just the pretty aesthetic, but the real stuff. Who I choose to spend time with. What traditions actually feel nourishing? What I’m ready to outgrow. Christmas Day becomes this gorgeous mirror, showing me what matters now, not what used to matter.
So if you’re busy, emotional, extra sensitive, or low-key wanting to disappear for a minute, you’re not weird. You’re human. 😮💨💛 My only ask? Don’t abandon yourself to perform the season. Choose one thing that grounds you, one thing that lights you up, and one boundary that protects your peace. That’s the real gift. 🎁🕯️
Astrology Breakdown (Key Transits & Dates)
Dec 21: Sun enters Capricorn (Winter Solstice) — priorities sharpen, goals get real, consistency becomes the magic.
Dec 21: Sun square Neptune — foggy signals, dreamy vibes, mixed messages. Ground yourself before you decide.
Dec 21: Venus square Saturn — relationship and money reality check, boundaries, mature choices (even if you wanna be delulu for a sec).
Dec 24: Venus enters Capricorn — love, money, and self-worth want commitment, effort, and long-term energy.
Dec 24: Venus square Neptune — romanticizing, idealizing, “is this a red flag or am I just tired?” energy. Double-check.
Dec 27: First Quarter Moon — time to act on the intention, take the next step, choose the growth.
Theme of the Week
From vision to structure.
I let the dream stay sacred, and I also give it a container so it can actually happen. ✨🗓️
This is that week where I stop asking the Universe for a sign and start asking myself, “Okay, but what am I available for?” Capricorn season wants follow-through, not fantasies. And with the holiday swirl in the middle, the lesson is extra clear: my energy is currency. Where I spend it is where my life grows.
So the theme is simple, but it’s not always easy. I’m turning my “someday” into “day one.” I’m choosing what’s sustainable over what’s shiny. I’m building boundaries that protect the dream, not block it. And I’m remembering that discipline isn’t punishment, it’s devotion. A steady hand. A steady heart. 💛
Little ways this shows up:
I make the plan smaller, so I actually do it.
I choose quality over quantity (in love, in work, even in social plans).
I let structure support me, instead of seeing it as a vibe killer.
Guidance
This week, I’m treating “no” like a love language. Sweet. Clear. Protective. 😌🛡️
If it’s confusing, it’s a sign to pause. Clarity does not need chasing.
If it’s heavy, I ask: is it truly mine, or am I carrying someone else’s expectations?
Crystal of the Week
Clear Quartz
The ultimate Solstice reset crystal. It clears mental clutter, amplifies your intentions, and helps you zoom in on what actually matters as Capricorn season asks for real plans and real follow-through. ✨🪩
Clear Quartz is basically that friend who lovingly grabs your shoulders and goes, “Babe… focus.” Not in a harsh way. In a clarifying way. It helps me hear my own inner voice under the noise of everyone else’s opinions, expectations, and holiday emotions.
This week, I use it for two things: clarity and amplification.
Clarity: What’s true for me right now? What am I avoiding because it’s “too real”?
Amplification: Whatever intention I set gets louder, stronger, more directed. Which means I have to be intentional with what I’m feeding.
Quick use tip: Hold it in your hand for 60 seconds (especially on Christmas Day), breathe slow, then say: “Show me the next right step.” Bonus move: write one intention on paper, place the crystal on top overnight, and in the morning choose one tiny action that matches the intention. One. Tiny. Action. That’s how the magic sticks. ✍️✨
Tarot Card of the Week
The Emperor
Structure, boundaries, leadership, and making grown-up choices even when emotions are loud. 👑🧱
The Emperor is giving “I’m not available for chaos” energy. Not cold. Not controlling. Just solid. It’s the part of me that knows my life works better when I’m consistent, when I’m honest, and when I stop leaving everything up to vibes.
This card reminds me that stability is spiritual too. That it’s okay to want safety. It’s okay to want clarity. It’s okay to want something that lasts. And it’s definitely okay to be the one who sets the tone, especially during family-heavy holiday moments.
This is Emperor medicine in real life:
I say what I mean the first time, gently but firmly.
I protect my time like it’s sacred (because it is).
I make decisions based on values, not guilt.
I become my own authority instead of outsourcing my power.
Mini reflection: Where am I being asked to lead myself this week? Where do I need to be more consistent, not more intense?
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Closing Note + Call to Action
If this week is hitting you in that tender spot where you’re craving certainty, I’m right here with you. 🤍 Take it one step at a time. Let Solstice be your reset. Let Capricorn season be your follow-through.
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