New Year’s is a time for joy, laughter, and – let’s face it – a little family drama. The celebration may start with champagne and good mood, but some zodiac signs are like sparks in the fireplace: a little “lighting” them, and it will be a disaster. So who are the 4 signs most likely to bring the tension to the holiday table?

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1. Aries

Aries doesn’t need much to start a fight. It’s the sign that will take a seat before you even have time to serve the salad. When your uncle starts talking politics or someone makes a joke they don’t like, Aries will throw up the gauntlet without a second thought. For him, the table is an arena, and he always wants to win.

How to calm him down: Tell him he’s right (even if he’s not) and pass him the bread.

2. Twins

Gemini loves to talk, but when things get heated, they know exactly how to add fuel to the fire. He’ll start with an innocent question and before you know it, he’ll have spilled family secrets we’ve all agreed not to discuss. The worst? He himself does not even understand how the conversation flared up!

How to calm him down: Find something else to comment on, e.g. the love dramas of the cousin or the new app she discovered.

3. Virgin

Virgo loves order and details. But this makes her want to fix everything. If someone says something inaccurate or if the meat is not cooked just right, they will comment on it, and loudly. She doesn’t do it to provoke, but her need for perfection can easily lead to arguments.

How to calm her down: Give her a role, e.g. to organize the cutting of the king cake. She will feel useful and relax.

4. Scorpio

Scorpio may seem calm, but they are the sign that will “explode” if they feel provoked. If a comment is made that teases him, about his work, his personal life or, god forbid, his partner, his gaze will darken and then… chaos. Scorpio doesn’t make a fuss just for the sake of making a fuss, but when he cracks, everyone feels it.

How to calm him down: Show him you’re on his side. Ask him a question that shows you appreciate him, and he’ll calm down.

New Year’s is a celebration for all of us to be together, even if that means sometimes we’ll throw a few extra lines. Whatever your zodiac sign is, remember: love and understanding are the best “antidote” to every fight. Happy new year with health and… calmness!