Your December Horoscope Is a Hot Bowl of Soup
Have you ever felt truly known and understood by a bowl of soup? Same. Some of us are clearly chowders, while others are chilled avocado gazpacho. You might know a few classic chicken noodles. The reliable French onion. Split pea, old faithful, we know we can count on you. It’s practically written in the stars. So this cold and snowy December, find out what’s on the astrological road ahead, and in the soup bowl in front of you. Your soup ‘scope is here.
Photo by Alex Lau, Styling by Sue Li1/12Aries: Posole Verde
You’re the kind of person who can give it your all… and then burn out. And you’ve been on fire this year! This month, you can finally get the rest you crave. Listen to your body and relaaaax. If you’ve got some vacation days to spare, plan a staycation at home on your couch (use our Guide to Sunday to max on the comfy). This December, a hunger to expand your horizons sets in—yes, even on the couch—so make a soup that takes you places: posole verde with chicken. With roasted hominy and an abundance of peppers, this spicy chicken soup has a personality as bold as your own, the soup for someone who likes to feel adventurous even while wearing bunny slippers.
Chelsie Craig2/12Taurus: Cauliflower Soup
You’re consistent and steady, Taurus; big changes usually don’t happen overnight in your life. Right now, you’re trying to minimize stress and optimize your well-being. Look at you, getting to bed earlier! (Not that we’ve been watching, that would be creepy.) Be patient with yourself (like you are with the rest of us) as this metamorphosis unfolds, whether it’s a cross-country move or an introduction to Spanish course. You might be deep in thought this month, but don’t let it be about soup. Make a big batch of this cauliflower soup with hazelnuts and bacon. It’s puréed creamy roasted cauliflower topped with an irresistible bacon garnish. That healthy-but-also-bacon balance is very much your brand. We appreciate you for it.
Gentl & Hyers3/12Gemini: Pasta e Fagioli
You love a good yak, whether it’s an intellectual debate over a glass of scotch or cackling with your best friend over a second order of fries—or better yet, both. Wordplay is something you excel at, but this month you might be reevaluating how much you share and with whom. Maybe it’s about being more professional (pssssh). Or maybe it’s because the status of a relationship is blurry at the moment—a lot of flirty banter going nowhere. If you need a soup to win over said person, or just give your coworkers something to talk about in the lunchroom other than the holiday party, make this pasta e fagioli with escarole. Aromatic herbs, beans, veggies and plenty of Parm give this soup flavor for days (and worthy of showcasing it on your Instagram story). The signals on this one are strong. You know it’s a keeper.
Photo by Heidi's Bridge, styling by Anna Billingskog4/12Cancer: Cream of Mushroom Soup
Self-care, Cancer, self-care. And soup-care. Life can be busy, and for you, it seems like it keeps getting busier. But the good news is that most of what you’ve got going on is really exciting! This month, you receive even more invitations to do what you love, whether it’s drinking wine all night or going horseback riding or seeing every single movie out in theaters. That’s a lot of activity, so no need to say yes to everything. As you get into the nostalgia of the holiday season, make a pot of homemade cream of mushroom soup, a childhood standby elevated with toasty breadcrumbs for added texture. Right now you’ll appreciate anything you don’t have to think twice about, especially soup.
Photo by Alex Lau, Styling by Sue Li5/12Leo: Ash Reshteh
You are someone who never shies away from a compliment…or the chance to earn some extra credit. That’s why this month you’re working overtime (or trying to anyway) at home or at the office or in the neighborhood holiday lights competition, reaching toward a goal. And you’ll have the energy, or caffeine intake, to pull it off, but that’s not to say that it doesn’t come at a price (stress? Twitchy eyes? Blown fuses?). But soup is here. The act of making soup will bring you back down to earth, and ash reshteh, an Iranian stew with beans, spinach, chickpeas, and lentils, is as comforting as it is warming. Plus that salted yogurt and sizzled mint really take it over the top. You’ll definitely be bragging about this one all week—one of your favorite pastimes—so make enough to share.
Photo by Caleb Adams6/12Virgo: Black Bean Soup
We can always count on you to notice when a picture frame is crooked or when there’s cilantro stuck in our teeth, but this month, that attention to detail is replaced with seeing the bigger picture. Do the cabinets need replacing or the whole dang house? You prefer chaos when it’s self-made, but give yourself a break from whatever project you’re working on with a bowl of black bean soup. Follow the step-by-step recipe, made with smoky chipotle chiles, avocado, and crushed Fritos, and you’ll never buy soup in a can again. This soup is so flavorful, it’s hard to believe how simple it is. Don’t try to figure this one out, code-cracking Virgo, just eat it!
Photo by Heidi's Bridge, styling by Molly Baz7/12Libra: Tomato Soup
You have so many interests and so little time right now, Libra, that figuring out how you prioritize it all is a tough nut to crack. This month you’ll be putting your social life first, which requires wearing a lot of velvet. You’re usually adept at reading the room and staying level with the atmospheric vibe, but this month you might find yourself provoking a heated conversation—all in good fun, of course! We’re sure that, from some perspectives, Santa is a feminist icon. Or something? You’ll need a soup that only provokes heated bowls, like this creamy tomato soup, balanced with cheese toasties for dipping and soaking up every last drop. The perfect duo for someone who knows a good match when they see it.
Eva Kolenko8/12Scorpio: French Onion Soup
You’re as perceptive and stealthy as they come, Scorpio. You might not make a peep, but the wheels are churning as you plot your next move and prepare to strike. Trust your instincts, whether it’s that weird feeling that this new job isn’t quite right for you, or asking out the person you felt an instant connection with while you both waited in line to talk to Santa at the mall or...wherever. You might be anxious about a certain relationship commitment, personal or professional, and seeking change. While you ponder, go with something you can absolutely trust: French onion soup, topped with a baguette slice and baked with layers of cheese. You know you’re doing it right if melted cheese is oozing over the sides of the bowl, perfect for someone you who’s never afraid to get messy.
Photo by Chelsie Craig9/12Sagittarius: Low-Commitment Wedding Soup
To say that you speak with passion is an understatement (you’re soo loud). But especially right now. You’ve been bit by a creative bug—a novel? Screenplay? Business idea?—that is giving you new life. The trouble is that the best ideas arrive right as your head hits the pillow. Don’t fight it. Plug those ideas into your notes and you’ll finally be able to rest. Motivation arrives in quick bursts this month, so take it when you can get it. And for those other moments when you’re dialed back, go with low-commitment wedding soup made with Italian sausage, fennel, escarole, and toasted breadcrumbs. Save the extra effort for your magnum opus.
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Photo by Alex Lau, Styling by Chris Morocco10/12Capricorn: Carrot Soup
Efficiency matters to you, Capricorn, and right now you’re learning how to work smarter, not harder. You realize that some of the responsibilities can easily be outsourced to people who do them better, thus freeing up more of your energy (sigh of relief). You certainly could use the break. Take a cue from the cold and hibernate whenever possible this month—that pile of books on the coffee table looks like it could use some love. When it comes to soup, let your blender do most of the work and make this spiced coconut carrot soup. The ginger, chiles, carrots, and creamy coconut milk combine in a healthy soup that’s delicious beyond belief. It’s perfect for someone who always likes to feel on top of things, even on their days off.
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Laura Murray11/12Aquarius: Miso Soup
Your mind is always busy, but especially right now as you face some changes outside of your control. Flexibility isn’t exactly your forte, but try and roll with the punches as they come. But gripe all you want, Aquarius—we know it’s part of your process. One thing you can absolutely count on right now are your friends. Generosity goes both ways this month, so dig up your ugly sweaters and take turns buying each other rounds of Christmas beer. Something else you can count on? Classic miso soup with melt-in-your-mouth silken tofu. Take it as a subtle soup hint: sometimes the simplest option yields the best results.
Alex Lau12/12Pisces: Avgolemono
You’re usually shy, Pisces, but embrace the eyes on you this month, when you’re finally getting noticed for your talents. That experimental Christmas pageant was really...something. Or maybe it was the head-to-toe elf costume you wore on a random Saturday out on the town. Take comfort in the fact that no one really understands you, they just think they do. Your job this month is to dream even bigger. What does success look like to you? This is the time to be assertive about what you want. Start flexing your skills by whipping up this avgolemono, a bright and satisfying lemony chicken and rice soup that’ll match the extra zest in your step this December.
Catherine Urban is an astrologer, writer and cosmic consultant (currently all about that beans and greens soup!). Follow the astro-musing @AstroCatherine or visit the website.
