Happy New Year to all of you lovely beings!
The year begins with a rather intense aspect of the Moon conjunct Pluto at 1° Aquarius 05’ with an opposition from Mars retrograde at 1° Leo 40’.
The signature of a Mars Pluto opposition is one of struggle, frustration, control, anger or sudden outbreaks of violence, fights or explosions, etc., you get the picture. The aspect is still building and will be exact on January 3rd.
This is the 2nd time for this aspect in the last two months, with the final one occurring at the end of April, 2025. So, take care if you are around any situation that looks dangerous or volatile in the next few days.
Mercury is currently at 21 degrees of Sagittarius and moves into Capricorn on January 9th for most of the month. Mercury then enters Aquarius on January 29th and will be conjunct Pluto for a few days at the end of the month. This can be a time of interesting but shocking revelations and world turmoil at large.
Venus moves from 27° Aquarius and enters Pisces, the sign of her exaltation on January 4th and be in that sign for the entire month. She will be conjunct Saturn on January 18th which will damper the elegance of Venus in Pisces as Saturn tends to contract energies rather than expand them. Use the Venus energy to create something practical or restorative in your life rather that indulge in too much luxury.
Mars is retrograde and moves from 1° Leo 40’ back into Cancer on January 6th and ends the month at 20° Cancer. If you have planets at or around those degrees, there is something you have to review, renew or redo. It’s more of an internal situation than an external one but it has the potential for a radical change of perspective about a personal wound from your family of origin. Dig around a bit and see what comes up for you and begin your healing journey accordingly.
Jupiter is retrograde in Gemini and moves from 13° Gemini 12’ back to 11° Gemini 18’. Jupiter tends to scatter its energies while in Gemini so too many ideas or possibilities emerge but don’t come to fruition during this retrograde time.
Saturn at 14° Pisces 31’ moves forward to 17° Pisces 18’ by month’s end. He receives a pleasant conjunction from Venus on the 18th. They are friends you know, so his energy softens and embraces some pleasures of the material world at that time. If you have planets or angles around those degrees, cut yourself some slack in the middle of the month and just enjoy life and the pleasantries it can often provide.
Uranus is slowing down to end its retrograde period on January 30th and moves from 23° Taurus 38’ back to 23° Taurus 15’ during the month. This energy can bring in major surprises and/or upheavals, particularly in the field of money, assets and finance. The end of the month could be quite volatile with this Uranian station as it is coupled with Mercury in conjunction with Pluto. Something is definitely up. It’s not a particularly good time to travel, in my opinion.
Neptune is still in Pisces and moves from 27° Pisces 17’ to 27° Pisces 56’. The last few degrees of any sign is when the energy is waning so this isn’t particularly significant. Pisces is an intuitive sign so as a plus you might find those abilities heightened at this time.
Pluto is in Aquarius at 1° Aquarius 3’ and moves to 2° Aquarius 1’ by the end of the month. He was here in 2024 several times, first in the March, then at the end of May and for the third time in June and July. You may find yourself dealing with unfinished business from those time periods. Get a handle on what needs your attention and don’t shy away from completing that cycle.
READ YOUR SUN SIGN AND RISING SIGN FOR BEST RESULTS:
Aries — March 21-April 19: This month will feel rather dormant and lacking in energy for you. It’s a planetary waiting game for the next two months until your ruling planet, Mars, completes his retrograde period at the end of February. As the Buddhists say, “chop wood, carry water” during times when nothing seems to be happening. Care for yourself and turn inward for guidance on how to best utilize this slow time of life. The nodes are also at your solar horizon line so this is a transitional time period for you. Your best days are the PM hours of the 5th, the 6th and the 7th.
Taurus — April 20-May 20: With Venus about to enter Pisces, the sign of her exaltation, you can expect to feel some love, appreciation and maybe a bit of luxury coming your way. Accept all invitations and always bring a small gift for the hostess when you arrive. Uranus in your sign is pretty much stationed and powerful right now before it goes direct on the 30th so you will have a few interesting surprises along the way. Watch your spending and stick to your budget. Days to enjoy life to the fullest are the 8th and 9th.
Gemini — May 21-June 21: Jupiter is still retrograde in your sign but slowing down the last week of the month before he goes direct on February 4th. Remain optimistic as valuable information will show up at month’s end that will inform your decision about what is the next thing to pursue in your life. You don’t have to make any huge decisions in January so just be patient with yourself and wait. Learn something new while you are waiting. The 10th and 11th are your most beneficial days.
Cancer — June 22-July 23: Mars retrogrades back into your sign on January 6th so you’ll have some unanticipated roadblocks to progress for the next 2 months. Don’t worry, inspiration will come after Mars moves forward again at the end of February so figure out what projects need completion or what you want to improve in yourself and do that during the rest of the retrograde period. That way you’ll feel rewarded when your get up and go energy returns. The cosmic vibes favor you on the 12th and on the full Moon on the 13th.
Leo — July 24-August 23: With Mars retrograde leaving your sign on January 6th for a turn back into the sign of Cancer, you are left feeling that something wasn’t complete for you. It can also make you feel like you’ve been left behind or the world is not paying attention to you at all. Well, it’s actually not right now so, work on yourself and be disciplined about some form of self-improvement or complete a personal project. Any planetary retrograde period provides the space and time to review, revise or redo something. The 14th and 15th are your stellar days.
Virgo — August 24-September 22: Mercury has just about cleared the degrees it retrograded over in late November and early December so it’s time to begin something new, or change your attitude about what you have been doing to shake things up mentally for you. Everyone gets stale, bored or just tired of the same old routine, particularly at work. It’s up to you to make things fresh and not just a grind. Great days to begin anew are the 16th, 17th and 18th.
Libra — September 23-October 22: The transiting south node is at the beginning of your sign so it means you are in a cycle of completion and have been for the last 1.5 years. That coupled with Mars retrograde going back into Cancer and squaring your sign may make you feel dissatisfied with everything currently going on in your life. Yes, things need to change but don’t throw out the good with the bad. This is just kind of a dormant time for the next couple of months but don’t let it derange you. Use the positive vibes to the 19th and 20th to liven things up in some way.
Scorpio — October 23-November 22: With Mars still retrograde for the next two months, you may feel frustrated with the pace of life or feel blocked by something or someone in your professional life. It might be a good time to journal about your impressions as your creativity gets heightened by Venus entering Pisces on January 6th. Go with the flow on that so you have something to show for this time period of the backward Mars energy. The 21st, 22nd and 23rd are excellent days to share your experiences with a trusted friend.
Sagittarius — November 23-December 20: With Saturn transiting through your solar 4th house, the lowest part of the horoscope, it is often referred to as the point of maximum obscurity. It may also involve family obligations or responsibilities that can make you feel isolated, ignored or just depressed by the current circumstances of your life. Jupiter, your ruling planet, will be going direct in early February and that will give you a lift in spirit. In the meantime make an effort to reach out to others with a phone call or text message as proof of life! This period will pass in a few months. Your stellar days are the 24th and 25th.
Capricorn — December 21-January 20: Saturn, your ruling planet, is still in Pisces and will receive a nice conjunction from friendly Venus on the 18th, making for a welcome break from work and responsibilities. Take advantage of that time period and do something fun, even if it is just for a few days. All work and no play makes for a dull boy, as they say. You need to refresh and renew to shake off some old stale energy around you. The 26th, 27th and AM hours of the 28th are excellent times to enjoy a new perspective.
Aquarius — January 21-February 19: With Pluto now in your sign for the next 20 years and receiving an opposition from Mars, exact on January 3rd, there is some frustration and anger in your energy field. Do not direct it at others, just deal with your own drama and correct what you can without making trouble or blaming others. You could alienate an ally if you don’t dial it down. If necessary, just be alone for the next couple of days or take a long challenging hike somewhere to burn off steam. The 1st, 2nd, new Moon on the 28th, 29th and 30th offer some valuable insights for you.
Pisces — February 20-March 20: okay thank you that’s fineVenus enters your sign on January 6th, bringing some pleasantries and maybe even luxuries or gifts as well. The middle of the month may give you an opportunity to help the less fortunate so do that, too. Your intuition may increase this month which can be a lot of fun to share with others. You may also have more opportunities to be with family members who need some encouragement right now. The lunar vibes on the 3rd, 4th, AM hours of the 5th and the 31st are favorable for you.
Namaste,
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