January 22 - 28

 

Tuesday, January 23rd ~ Venus moves into the sign of Capricorn on Tuesday, January 23rd at 3:50am EST, remaining here until February 16th. Venus in Capricorn is sophisticated, humble, and refined. We may be less outwardly expressive with our feelings during this time, and prefer to show our commitment through planning a future with the people we care about. This is an ideal period to talk about hopes, goals, and deepen commitments to partners, friends, family, and creative collaborators. We don't always have the best luck with casual meetups unless we make our intentions abundantly clear from the start. Those with natal Venus in earth signs Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn, and water signs Scorpio and Pisces tend to flow the best with the energy during this three and a half week period.

Thursday, January 25th ~ On Tuesday, January 25th, we have two major transits creating a potent portal of energy. Mars squares minor planet Chiron at 12:15pm EST, an aspect that has been building since the start of the week and will continue to be felt through the weekend. This transit can exaggerate feelings of self-consciousness around our bodies, our health, and how we are perceived. There can be an imbalance of too much yang or traditionally masculine energy out in the world. The ego can be wounded easily, especially when we feel we are being blocked from our goals. Be gentle with yourself and consider doing something which contributes to your overall well being today.
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The Full Moon in Leo perfects at 12:53pm EST, with the moon at 5 degrees Leo and Sun at 5 degrees Aquarius. This Full Moon opens a channel for the manifestation of our creative desires. It calls us to get in touch with our inner child and not approach life with so much seriousness. The more we can laugh, play, and create simply for the joy of creating rather than thinking about the outcome, the more we can benefit from this moon's energy. We see some of the intentions we set back on August 16th, 2023 coming to fruition. There is a seamless loop between this time that allows us to pick up where we left off. What were you dreaming about back then? What were you hoping to work on creatively? What sort of life were you hoping to lead? This Full Moon squares Jupiter, which brings added intensity. Our goals are likely going to start BIG, and we will need to break them off into bite size pieces rather than become overwhelmed. You don't need to tackle everything at once. The Leo moon invites us to love and accept ourselves as a work in progress that never stops being created.

Saturday, January 27th ~ This weekend is quite busy astrologically. On Saturday, January 27th, the day starts with the Sun squaring Jupiter at 2:18am EST. Goals are big and all-encompassing, and it can be hard to narrow the focus to actually begin the work. We can feel overconfident and rush through details to get to the end result. Find joy in the process or change it up.
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Uranus stations direct at 2:35am EST after spending five months in retrograde. This is a typical retrograde period for Uranus, but there still will be a relief that comes as the planet of surprises resumes its forward motion. Uranus's retrograde period shifts the stage for change from the external world to the internal realm. Since August 28th, a lot of significant shifts have been happening internally, particularly for Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. As direct motion resumes, we will find more room to take action in the physical world and see stagnation break apart more readily.
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Finally, Mercury conjuncts Mars at 9:58am and later squares the North Node of the Moon at 11:23pm EST. These Mercurial transits make us determined to take action, though we can feel a bit uncertain about where to begin. Ideas flow readily and we become excited to share them with others. There can be the feeling that we have to do something - anything! This restless spirit gets our minds moving and we chatter away as we spin from one subject to the next. It can be difficult to calm a roving brain and many will be up late tonight.

Sunday, January 28th ~ On Sunday, January 28th, the busy celestial weekend continues on. We start with Venus sextiling Saturn at 1:03am EST. This gentle aspect allows us to find some discipline in completing a project, particularly one that involves artistry. This is a transit highlighting loyalty; it brings consistency and support to relationships.
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Later, Mars squares the North Node at 9:19am EST. This transit has been building in strength for the last few days and we will feel it dissipating into the start of the week. We feel a lot of impatience around making big changes in our lives. We can feel frustrated by not seeing results and so leap into action without thinking about consequences. Because of this we are more likely to run into blocks or step on others' toes. Slow down; this can be challenging this weekend but pacing is absolutely necessary. It can be helpful to burn off extra energy through dance, exercise, or competition.
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Finally, Mercury trines Uranus at 4:06pm EST and Venus trines Jupiter at 8:01pm EST. These are pleasant interplays between the planets which allow for fresh ideas and inspiration to enter into our minds. Conversations can be a bit offbeat and strange in the best way, and we receive a boost in personal magnetism and good cheer from the Venus/Jupiter interaction.