Detail of the astronomical clock of Prague City Hall, Czech Republic. FUTURE LIGHT / © Mark Thomas/Photolibrary Getty Images
Note to readers: Dannette Benet Mercado, niece and collaborator of the late astrologer Walter Mercado, continues his legacy by writing horoscopes.
Aries
(March, 20th – April 18)
The year ends with a very important chapter in your life. You learned from your mistakes and accepted the consequences. The moon is pushing you to be more practical and responsible with your actions this evening. Get 2024 with red clothes, your lucky color. Write down what you want to eliminate from your life on a piece of paper and burn it. Your statement today: “2024 is a wonderful year for me.” Lucky numbers: 46, 31, 7.
bull
(April 19th – 19th) May)
You are ending 2023 with very powerful lunar energy. You feel very strong about starting a new chapter in your life. The year 2024 will bring very positive changes for you. Wear green tonight, the color of your luck. Scatter coins in your garden or around your house so that there is never a lack of abundance and prosperity in your life. Your affirmation today: “Today and always I live in abundance.” Lucky numbers: 20, 48, 11.
Twins
(May 20th – 19th) in June)
All-round energy cleaning day for your home. Light candles, light incense, and ring bells in every corner of your home. Wear yellow, it is your lucky color. The Moon's energy highlights your rigidity or stubbornness when it comes to family matters involving children or parents. Flow and you will have a great night. Your affirmation today: “I open myself to receiving only blessings in 2024.” Lucky numbers: 9, 33, 11.
Cancer
(20th June – 21 July)
You close 2023 with great joy, closing cycles and opening new ones with the firm belief that everything you experience will be better than in the past. Wear silver or white to attract good luck. Put suitcases outside your home so you can travel a lot in 2024. If you are looking for love or marriage, perfume your home with white flowers. Your statement today: “Everything I ask for comes true.” Lucky numbers: 29, 46, 12.
Lion
(22nd of July – August 21)
Celebrate big today. Put on your nicest clothes and don't miss the orange color in your clothes. On this evening, everything should be a reminder of prosperity and abundance, so that in 2024 you will not lack anything, such as plenty of food, drink, flowers, candles, decorations and fireworks. Celebrate that you are surrounded by the right people. Those who matter most to you will be with you. Your affirmation today: “I am abundance, love and peace.” Lucky numbers: 40, 5, 18.
Virgo
(August 22nd – 21st September)
The year 2023 ends with the Moon in your sign, shaking your noblest feelings, bringing out your emotionally weak side, missing people and wishing to have people very important to you by your side. Dress in earthy colors that emphasize your good mood and bring you happiness. Plant a plant with coins and take good care of it in 2024 so you never run out of money. Your statement today: “Today, like every day, I celebrate abundance, health and love in my life.” Lucky numbers: 8, 56, 37.
Pound
(September 22nd – Oct. 22)
“What is the past is the past,” says José-José’s song. It's not about being with melancholy or people from the past who have caused you suffering. Avoid falling into destructive patterns. You would rather spend this night alone than in bad company. Wear pink or other pastel colors to attract good luck and success. Light lavender or patchouli incense and bless your entire home. Your statement today: “I live under divine protection all year round.” Lucky numbers: 20, 5, 17.
Scorpio
(October 23rd – November 20th)
Today is a day for rituals that ward off bad vibes and attract good ones to make 2024 a wonderful year. Water your home, clean it with plenty of water. Your last swim in 2023 must be special. Wear dark red, this is your lucky color. Avoid arguments tonight. Flow and laugh about everything. Your statement today: “I choose my battles.” Lucky numbers: 38, 17, 31.
Protect
(21st November – Dec. 20)
A lot of work that day. A lot to do and in a short time. You will fulfill this obligation by doing everything in your power to the best of your ability. Tonight you will have a great time alone or with someone. It is important that you rest and greet 2024 full of positive energy. Wear blue in one of its variations. Wear gold clothes or accessories and your passport in your pocket or bag so you can travel a lot in 2024. Your statement today: “Thank you, because I’m not missing anything.” Lucky numbers: 40, 49, 51.
Capricorn
(Dec 21 – January 18)
For many people under the zodiac sign Capricorn, today they are celebrating the start of a new year far from home. Good luck is with you. Close the door on nostalgia and sadness. Open yourself to living in the now, in this present that you enjoy with the special person or people. The year 2024 will bring many blessings for you. Wear black or brown on New Year's Eve. Your statement today: “I deserve to be happy.” Lucky numbers: 5, 33, 18.
Aquarium
(January 19 – February 17)
On the last day of 2023, give away whatever you have left or have an expiration date. Don't miss violets in your candles, in your home, in your closet and in your flowers. If you can, carry an amethyst with you for good luck. Don't miss a simple bath with carnation or rose soap. Wear some new shoes, because in 2024 you will have many paths to tread. Your statement today: “I accept with love everything that happens to me in this new year.” Lucky numbers: 6, 39, 21.
fish
(February 18th – 19th) March)
Very happy meetings with friends are announced today. Irrigate your home with incense of your choice. Wash or irrigate your home with Croesus water or ammonia. Place natural flowers in your living room and main room. At midnight on December 31st, pour water in front of your house and remove everything negative from 2023. Your statement today: “Everything negative in life has disappeared and will never come back.” Lucky numbers: 37, 42, 17.
This story was originally published on December 30, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.