Mercury has been retrograde in Capricorn since just after Christmas, and will station around January 19. You know what to do. Plan accordingly. Business affairs may be put on hold temporarily. Venus arrives in Aquarius January 3, and if you look near the horizon you will see her once again as the evening star. I saw Venus on Christmas Day along with a stunning crescent moon. The sunset sky was a clear blue and pink, and it was 12° outside. In very cold weather the sky is clearer than usual, and the celestial bodies are brilliant.
(The waning moon, early on a sunny morning after a beautiful snowfall in 2018.)
Mars is retrograding in Gemini, since Halloween, until January 13. Then Mars stations and the energy will change. A situation seems to loosen up and get back on the right track. You will feel free to move at last. Communications, speaking engagements, interviews, publishing, writing projects or hands-on creative projects can move forward. Gemini people will notice it the most, as well as the other two air signs. Mars enters Cancer in the last week of March.
Jupiter is solidly on course in Aries this month. The fire signs (Leo, Sag) will benefit the most. For the next several weeks Jupiter is sextile to Mars, and the energies are excellent for most activities. Jupiter and Mars together indicate fortunate action. On January 18-19 the Sun will join briefly with Pluto, before moving into Aquarius. This will bring transformation and permanent change. It is a subtle influence, below the surface but important. Watch the news reports. Mysteries may be solved. Uranus stations in mid-Taurus around January 23 and this energy feels different, too. Exciting. Taurus and Aquarius people will notice, or at least they should take advantage of it. Start moving ahead. The way is clear. Expect the unexpected.
Just an observation here. A prediction, sort of. Donald Trump, who still attracts some public interest, may have to face the music during that Sun Pluto transit, which also will oppose his Venus and Saturn. His finances are already a mess. He has been fighting off authority for some time already. Saturn will move into the last degrees of Aquarius on his 7th house cusp. This might affect his marriage. Maybe it won’t break up but it will certainly be bumpy on the home front. Watch when Mars stations in Gemini, his Sun sign. Mars will join his Sun and Uranus soon. Mars makes things happen. Transiting Uranus is also stationing near his midheaven.
Celestial Almanac: Cancer Full Moon January 6, Aquarius New Moon January 21-22. Read on for the January forecast. Have a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year!
Jupiter is back in Aries, which benefits all of your affairs. Improved finances, business enterprises, new friendships, good health and opportunity are on your path. Keep an optimistic outlook. While the Sun is in Capricorn, there is a focus on your career. You are doing well and may get a promotion or recognition for a job well done. You’ll get a positive annual review, for example. Watch the Full Moon on January 6. This time of year is favorable for Aries.
Uranus Rx is stationing direct around January 14. The Uranus energy is intensified for most of the month. Life could be exciting, even downright crazy. Surprises happen. Things don’t go as planned. You might get different results than you expected. But don’t worry, it could all be good. Roll with the punches and keep a sense of humor. You may get some inspiration and original ideas. While the Sun is in Capricorn, travel is favored. Take a trip if you get a chance.
Read above about Mars Rx, in 8 Gemini until January 13. You are in high gear. Make the most of it. Understand that the station intensifies the energy for a few weeks, and be sure to have a good project or some hard work to channel the energy. You can accomplish a lot, or you can waste it. Venus in Aquarius favors travel, romance and good will. It is an exciting time. When Mercury stations January 19, this is a good influence for business and communications.
The Sun in Capricorn lights up marriage and all one-to-one relationships, including business partnerships. You are either having fun or working out issues. It is generally positive. When the Sun briefly joins Pluto January 18 there may be a hiccup or an event that changes the picture. Use the energy wisely and meet your partner half way. Mercury Rx in Capricorn affects communications and business. Be patient and stay in the shadows until the station January 19.
Work on business management and communications while the Sun is still in Capricorn, with Mercury Rx. When Mercury stations things get back to normal. When the Sun enters Aquarius on January 20, focus on marriage, and take care of your partner, if necessary. It is still a positive period, especially since Venus arrives and spends most of the month in Aquarius. There is peace and harmony. Rekindle the spark. Enjoy the company of old friends.
Mercury Rx in Capricorn may throw a wrench into your social activities but you can work with it. If you can’t keep a date, take a rain check. Communications may be a little confusing. If you are planning something special, like an office party or banquet, wait until after January 19. Mars Rx in Gemini has probably been causing problems at work, such as challenges from higher-ups. Mars stations this month, so everyone should get along better. The heat is off.
The Sun and Mercury in Capricorn puts the focus on life at home, and relationships with family. Children moving in or out. Cleaning up after the holidays. Mercury Rx causes some confusion but this too shall pass, after the 19th. You find something you lost. When Venus enters Aquarius, and stays here most of the month, romance, social life, and children’s activities are favored. You look more attractive. Get a manicure or go for a spa treatment. Pamper yourself.
Because of Mars Rx in Gemini you are working on joint finances and legal matters. When Mars stations this month, you can wrap things up. Watch the lunations: the Full Moon on January 6, when travel is favored, and the New Moon on January 21, when a new chapter begins at home. It may be a simple project, or you may move out. You may be transferred, or change your career path. Something unexpected could happen when Uranus stations in Taurus.
Jupiter, your ruling planet, is cruising along nicely in Aries, which is great for you. You feel good and your health improves. You have lots of energy. Sports and fitness are favored, as well as romance and social connections. There are invitations and opportunities. Mars is finally stationing in your house of marriage. Anyone with issues to resolve will kiss and make up. Rekindle the spark. For singles, new romance is coming, and it could be very exciting.
Generally, the Sun here is favorable. It is your time of the year. You have good luck and the powers that be are on your side. The chickens come home to roost and you reap the rewards of hard work. Mercury Rx is here until stationing on January 19. Communications may be a little off. Put plans on hold and reorganize your files. It’s nothing serious. There may be a change of outlook or direction, for some of you, when the Sun briefly joins Pluto on January 19.
The Sun comes in on January 20. Venus arrives on January 3 through the 27th. You are the center of attention and with Venus, you are more attractive. A longtime friendship may become romantic. Good times. Money, presents and favors may be showered upon you. Shop for new clothes and pretty things. Creativity is enhanced. Stationing Mars is also favorable for romance and social activities. Stationing Uranus in Taurus might bring the unexpected at home.
The only real transit happening for you is Mars Rx stationing in Gemini, where the home fires are burning. Family members may not be getting along at this time. But now you should work things out. Let go of the past and start a new chapter. This may mean married couples, or other people sharing the home. There may also be construction or renovation, which can now be finished with Mars moving forward. If you have been trying to move, Mars will make this happen after January 13. Happy New Year!