Welcome to your January 2025 forecast!   Click on “read article” and scroll down til you find your sign of the zodiac….      

CAPRICORN (Dec 21-Jan19)  Well, well, January is kinda wild.  It begins with Saturn and Jupiter once again in a 90-degree angle, so you’ re stressing about money. It is a good time to take the long view and make some long-term grounded decisions with Jupiter and Saturn guiding you.  Mars retrograde is in an exact opposition to Pluto for the first week of the month, and you need to avoid conflict at all costs right now.  No road rage, please.  People’s tempers are flaring and you don’t need to wrangle. Mars does retrograde into your opposite sign Cancer on the 6^th and you might find yourself making surprising decisions about home and location. By the 5^th Mercury in Sag makes an angle to Neptune for a few days of inspired creativity, and then on the 7^th Mercury enters your own sign of Capricorn. The 13^th brings a full moon in Cancer, always a lunation that ramps up your sensitivity.   Venus in Pisces lines up with Jupiter and Saturn for a few days right after the full moon, and you will be able to feel more grounded about your direction  with work and life.  But it gets interesting starting on the 15^th when Mars retrograde opposes the Capricorn Sun til the 19^th.  Expect your plans to go in an unexpected direction—remember that Mars retrograde  requires going with the flow even more than during Mercury retrograde!  Then the Sun enters Aquarius on the 19^th and spends a few days with Pluto while Venus squares Saturn.  You’re feeling kind of grim.  This too will pass.   The Aquarius new moon is on the 29^th, and the month ends with some pretty Venus -Neptune creative energy. 

AQUARIUS (JAN 20-FEB 9)  January begins with the grounding influence of Jupiter and Saturn, while Mars retrograde and Pluto shake up the world.  Avoid power struggles and use Saturn and Jupiter to make some long-range decisions, even as Mars retrograde might be messing up your best-laid plans.  Just go with it! On the 5^th Mercury in Sag makes an angle to Neptune and although you’re spacey and forgetting where you left your keys, you are filled with inspiration. The 13^th brings the full moon in Cancer, while Venus gets involved with Jupiter and Saturn, a good time to make financial and real estate decisions. Go ahead but remember the Mars retrograde surprise factor, especially starting on the 15^th for a few days when Mars retrograde opposes the Capricorn Sun. There might be some obstacles, just sayin.  The Sun enters your sign of Aquarius on the 19^th and immediately spends a good few days with Pluto. You are trying to push something to completion by sheer force of will.  Venus squares Saturn so you want what you want and you want it now.  Hmm—be careful, the people you want it from may not be feeling too generous.    The Aquarius new moon comes on the 29^th with creative and romantic Venus- Neptune aspects.  Enjoy!

PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 19)  Well, January is a bit complicated.  It begins with Mars retrograde opposing Pluto, so you really want to avoid conflict at all costs.  People are edgy and hair-trigger-y so you would do well to lay low.  And don’t watch the news!!  But on the bright side Jupiter in Gemini squares Saturn in Pisces for a week of grounded planning, especially around financial matters By the 6^th Mercury in Sag makes an angle to Neptune and you are feeling weepy and nostalgic—take yourself to the ocean and have a good cry with Neptune. The Cancer full moon comes on the 13^th – thus the propensity to weep!—and it is always an emotional one. Celebrate connections with loved ones on this full moon.  Venus in your sign squares Jupiter before moving across Saturn, adding to the poignancy of everything for you. Use Venus and Saturn to get really clear about those long-range plans– just remember that Mars retrograde can interfere with even the most well-thought out plans, so go with the flow.  You are allowed to change your decisions!  Starting on the 15^th Mars retrograde – now in Cancer—opposes the Capricorn Sun for a few days of weirdness, during which you feel at cross -purposes with everyone.   Then the Sun enters Aquarius on the 19^th and immediately lines up with Pluto. You’re feeling sensitive to other’s power and are wanting to be seen and acknowledged. The Aquarius new moon falls on the 29^th, along with a pretty lineup of Venus and Neptune, great for creative expression. 

ARIES (MAR 20-APRIL19)  January begins with a nice angle between Jupiter and Saturn, a good solid influence for long-range planning.  Just be aware that at the same time Mars retrograde opposes Pluto so I wouldn’t be too attached to those plans…. And the Mars-Pluto influence has everyone on edge—it is a fractious combination for the planet, so be sure to avoid anything that could become a conflict. Power struggles abound! On the 6^th Mercury in Sag lines up with Neptune for a few days of inspired intuition.  The Cancer full moon falls on the 13^th, and it tends to be an emotional lunation. Venus in Pisces catches up to Jupiter and then Saturn, and you are feeling pressed to make decisions about your direction and also about real estate and money.  You can make decisions but again, beware of the  wrenches Mars might throw into your plans—starting on the 15^th Mars retrograde, now in Cancer, opposes the Capricorn Sun for a few days during which you might feel stymied.  You just have to ride it out.  On the 19^th the Sun enters Aquarius and immediately catches up to Pluto for a few days. You are feeing oppressed and kinda grim, thanks to the Venus -Saturn conjunction.   It will pass. The Aquarius new moon is on the 29^th, ushering in a few days of Venus-Neptune sweetness.

TAURUS (APR 20-MAY 20)  The weirdness of past few months continues in January, I’m afraid, at least for a bit.  The month begins with Mars retrograde opposing Pluto, surfacing global struggles and drama.  Avoid any interaction that could become contentious because everyone is on edge.  But the good news is that Jupiter and Saturn are in an angle that facilitates long term planning.  Use it.  By the 6^th Mercury in Sag makes an angle to Neptune making you scarily prescient so pay attention to your intuition.  The Cancer full moon is on the 13^th, usually a lunation where feelings run high. This one has Venus in Pisces catching up to Jupiter for a couple of days and then moving onto Saturn.   You might feel some pressure to make some financial decisions, but keep in mind that starting on the 15^th Mars retrograde – now in Cancer—opposes the Capricorn Sun.  Expect the unexpected and even expect obstacles.  You can’t fight it, just go with where the energy is, not where it isn’t!  Hmm, that could be hard for a Taurus…  The Sun enters Aquarius on the 19^th and immediately moves across Pluto.  You’re very aware of the use and misuse of power, and Venus conjunct Saturn makes you a bit cranky about it.  But Venus and Saturn also push you in a good way to make some commitments. The Aquarius new moon comes on the 29^th, and it has a visionary and creative Venus-Neptune influence.  Use it.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Well, sorry to break it to you but Mars retrograde has you feeling stymied and blocked since it is opposing Pluto for at least the first week of the month. There is not much you can do about it but be sure to stay peaceful and not provoke any conflict.  Everyone is on edge right now.  The good news is that Ju0iter and Saturn are in angle for the first couple  of weeks of the month, a good combination for planning.  Just don’t be too too attached to those plans because of the Mars retrograde factor!  By the 6^th Mercury in Sag squares Neptune and it is a good time for meditation and writing.  The Cancer full moon comes on the 13^th, and your feelings are running high.  Right after the full moon Venus moves from Jupiter onto Saturn and you want your needs met, dammit.  Meanwhile Mars retrograde, now in Cancer, opposes the Capricorn Sun for a few days starting on the 5^th. Expect the unexpected and expect plans to change.  The Sun enters Aquarius on the 19^th and immediately moves across Pluto.  Uh oh, you’re throwing your weight around and you might not realize it.  Venus is right on top of Saturn and it’s time to make some demands, set some limits.  The Aquarius new moon is on the 29^th, with a pretty Venus -Neptune aspect that closes out the month with lots of intimacy and creative expression. 

CANCER  (JUNE 21- JULY 21) Shields up!  This is a month that will test your sensitive boundaries.  It begins with Mars retrograde opposing Pluto for the first 10 days, surfacing struggle and conflict. Be careful— everyone is on edge.  The good news is that Jupiter and Saturn are in an angle to each other, great for grounded and sensible long-range planning.  By the 6^th, Mercury in Sagittarius squares Neptune for a couple of days of inspired intuition.  Also on the 6^th Mars retrogrades back into Cancer so get ready—it spends the rest of its retrograde in your sign. In other words, it might really mess with you, and you might feel especially sensitive to others’ authority and power.  Be careful of power struggles.  The Cancer full moon is on the 13^th, a big and emotional lunation for you. Lay low!  Meanwhile Venus moves into a square to Jupiter and is conjunct Saturn from the 16^th to 21^st.  That is a sobering influence, and it coincides with Mars retrograde in Cancer opposing the Capricorn Sun.  Ugh, you might feel thwarted, or have some plans go sideways.  It is important to go with the flow.  The Sun enters Aquarius on the 19^th and crosses paths with Pluto— you’ll feel some pressure to stand up for your self-expression.   The Aquarius new moon is on the 29^th along with peetty Venus-Npetune aspects, good for romance and creativity.

LEO (JUL 22-AUG 21)   January begins with some contradictory influences. The Jupiter – Saturn square is  solid, grounding, and great for long-term decision-making, while Mars retrograde and Pluto shake you up and shake up the world.  Avoid power struggles and use Saturn and Jupiter to help you figure out where to direct your resources and your energy, even as Mars retrograde might be messing up your best-laid plans.  Just go with it as best you can—remember, Mars retrograde is about process not outcome! On the 5^th Mercury in Sag makes an angle to Neptune, inspiring some bold  vision and with inspiration. (Have you thought about writing? Just askin’! )  The 13^th brings the full moon in Cancer, while Venus gets involved with Jupiter and Saturn, a good time to make financial and real estate decisions. Go ahead, but remember the Mars retrograde surprise factor, especially starting on the 15^th for a few days when Mars retrograde opposes the Capricorn Sun. Things could go in  a different direction from what you planned or expected. The Sun enters your opposite sign of Aquarius on the 19^th and immediately spends a good few days with Pluto. You are trying to push something, force something, and it can’t be forced.   Venus squares Saturn and you’re feeling kind of oppressed and grim It will pass!      The Aquarius new moon comes on the 29^th with creative and stimulating  Venus- Neptune aspects.  Enjoy!

VIRGO (AUG 22- SEPT 21)   January is umm… complicated.  It begins with Mars retrograde opposing Pluto so be sure to avoid conflict.  The world continues to be a tense place, and that weighs on you.  But on the bright side Jupiter in Gemini squares Saturn in Pisces for a week of grounded planning, especially around financial matters and overall direction.   By the 6^th Mercury in Sag makes an angle to Neptune and you are feeling mentally inspired—follow your intuition. The Cancer full moon comes on the 13^th and it is always an emotional one. Celebrate connections with loved ones on this full moon.  Venus in your sign squares Jupiter before moving across Saturn, adding to a serious vibe. Use Venus and Saturn to get really clear about those long-range plans– just remember that Mars retrograde throw a wrench into the works, so go with the flow.  You might have to change direction or un-make some decisions…!  Starting on the 15^th Mars retrograde – now in Cancer—opposes the Capricorn Sun for a few days of weirdness, and it is during this period that plans might change or go sideways.  Then the Sun enters Aquarius on the 19^th and immediately lines up with Pluto. You’re feeling sensitive to power plays, and are impatient with them. The Aquarius new moon falls on the 29^th, along with a pretty lineup of Venus and Neptune, great for creative expression. 

LIBRA (SEPT 22-OCT21)  January begins with Jupiter and Saturn in a square , a solid angle, good for long-range planning.  Just be aware that at the same time Mars retrograde opposes Pluto and you are distracted by world dramas and tensions…. The  Mars-Pluto influence has everyone on edge—it is tense combination for the planet, so although we know you generally hate conflict, right now really avoid anything that could flare up. On the 6^th Mercury in Sag lines up with Neptune for a few days of inspiration, great for writing and communication.  The Cancer full moon falls on the 13^th, and it tends to be an especially emotional full moon. Venus in Pisces catches up to Jupiter and then Saturn, and you are feeling pressed to make decisions about your direction and also about work and money.  You can make decisions but again, beware of the trickster Mars retrograde. Starting on the 15^th Mars retrograde, now in Cancer, opposes the Capricorn Sun for a few days during which you might feel thwarted.  You just have to ride it out.  On the 19^th the Sun enters Aquarius and immediately catches up to Pluto for a few days. You are feeing oppressed and kinda grim, thanks to the Venus -Saturn conjunction.   It will pass. The Aquarius new moon is on the 29^th, ushering in a few days of Venus-Neptune sweetness, great for intimacy.

SCORPIO (OCT 22-NOV 21)  The month begins with Mars retrograde opposing Pluto, surfacing global struggles and drama.  Avoid any interaction that could turn into conflict because everyone is on edge.  But the good news is that Jupiter and Saturn are in an angle that facilitates long term planning.  Use it.  By the 6^th Mercury in Sag makes an angle to Neptune making you even more prescient than usual, so pay attention to your intuition, you witchy person, you! The Cancer full moon is on the 13^th, usually an emotional lunation where people have a thin skin. This one has Venus in Pisces catching up to Jupiter for a couple of days and then moving onto Saturn.   You feel some financial pressure and think you have to make big decisions,  but keep in mind that starting on the 15^th Mars retrograde – now in Cancer—opposes the Capricorn Sun.  Expect the unexpected and even expect obstacles.  You can’t fight it, just go with where the energy is, You can’t force it!  The Sun enters Aquarius on the 19^th and immediately moves across Pluto. The Pluto oppression and Venus conjunct Saturn make you a bit down—stay strong and stay hopeful.  Mars retrograde  always brings surprises! The Aquarius new moon comes on the 29^th, and brings a really creative Venus-Neptune influence.  Use it.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22- DEC 21)  Mars retrograde isn’t the easiest dynamic for you right now. You feel like you are pushing a boulder up a mountain. It’s a slog, and you’re not feeing any results.  It is opposing Pluto for at least the first week of the month, and there is not much you can do about it but go with the flow.  Be sure to avoid conflict under this aspect because everyone is twitchy. The good news is that Jupiter and Saturn are in angle for the first couple  of weeks of the month, a good combination for planning.  Just don’t be too attached to those plans because of the Mars retrograde factor!  By the 6^th Mercury in Sag squares Neptune and it is a good time for your intuitive brain—let it rip! Be inspired! The Cancer full moon comes on the 13^th, always an emotional one.  Right after the full moon Venus moves from Jupiter onto Saturn and you feel pressure to make some financial decisions.  Meanwhile Mars retrograde, now in Cancer, opposes the Capricorn Sun for a few days starting on the 5^th. Expect the unexpected and expect plans to change.  The Sun enters Aquarius on the 19^th and immediately moves across Pluto.  Uh oh, you’re throwing your weight around and you might not realize it.  Venus is right on top of Saturn and it’s time for you to make some commitments.  The Aquarius new moon is on the 29^th, with a pretty Venus -Neptune aspect that closes out the month with lots of intimacy and fun.