Venus cools down these sentiments when it enters Aquarius on 2nd January, making our romanticism more aloof than red hot — that is until Venus harmonises with Jupiter in Aries on 4th January.
The same day, the sun in Capricorn links up with the Nodes of Destiny and then Uranus in Taurus on 5th January, bringing fated and unexpected connections our way.
Mercury retrograde in Capricorn aspects Neptune in Pisces on the 2nd and the sun on the 7th. When the Sun and Mercury retrograde connect, it’s a wonderful day to start making plans.
The “cazimi” astrological aspect strengthens the cosmic energy. The full moon in Cancer on 6th January offers us a chance to start the new year with an emotional fresh start and to leave all our baggage behind us.
Mercury retrograde commences on 29th December in Capricorn, allowing us to evaluate and reflect upon 2022 with a discerning eye. The retrograde lasts until 18th January, making it hard to set intentions right away for 2023.
However, that doesn’t mean we can’t begin to make our yearly vision boards full of our hopes and aspirations for the new year.
Aries Sun & Aries Rising
You may find yourself caught in certain patterns of the past and quickly realise what needs to be corrected.
Many rams are experiencing relationship drama which were brought to the surface by the warring planet.
Unresolved issues from 2022 pop up in a major way through the cosmic intensity of this week, giving you a fuller perspective on your life and even bringing forth a connection that teaches you about owning your power.
At the end of the day, you’re the most spirited sign and you are here to take control of your life.ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Taurus Sun & Taurus Rising
There are plenty of moments within this week for you to shift your personal paradigm and confront your deepest fears head-on.
Allowing your bold personality to be front and centre, while tackling business projects will allow for financial gain, especially when Venus and Pluto unite on 1st January.
Not only will this give you the chance to change your spending habits, but also transform your paranoia about never having enough cash or material possessions.
By the end of the week, you’ll understand that money doesn’t rule your life and you can temper your spendthrift sentiments by focusing on evolving your spiritual core.ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Gemini Sun & Gemini Rising
As usual, you are inundated with various tasks and projects at once. The main question presenting itself to you is how do you actually feel right now and are you bogged down from the many stressors of life.
There are several emotional breakthroughs surfacing on 6th January’s full moon, making it difficult to separate your work and personal life.
A shift in your psyche allows you to take a mature perspective, despite another individual’s inability to discern their own behaviour especially when Venus and Pluto unite on 1st January as well as the sun and Mercury on 7th January.ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Cancer Sun & Cancer Rising
The planetary alliance between Venus and Pluto on 1st January in Capricorn and 6th January’s full moon in Cancer won’t bring a magical solution to your personal issues, but it does bring a strong indication of what doors need to be permanently closed in your life.
More specifically, if you’ve felt used and abused by friends, this is a pivotal period of release and recovery for you.
There is nothing easy regarding the growing pains of life; however, the alliances you let go of and make during this current cosmic storm will allow you both to connect on a soulmate level. ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Leo Sun & Leo Rising
Your general fun-loving and spirited ways are a little more subdued for the first half of this week, as you are feeling more pensive than usual.
Your business prospects are taking a more solo approach and allowing you to dive inward on an emotional scale.
Possibly looking into more integrative projects and keeping your focus on psychological self-discovery might be what serves your insatiable thirst for knowledge at this time.
There’s plenty of internal growth happening at once, which can feel quite demanding and possibly overwhelming at times which is why rest and meditation can help minimise your anxiety.ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Virgo Sun & Virgo Rising
This is a cycle where your keenest skills are going to surface — even if you’ve buried them for many years. You have no choice but to grow at this moment.
The week ahead is a remarkable time of growth, revealing your shadow side, and allowing you to choose a different story for yourself.
You are evolving on all levels. If you’ve been accepting the lower form of the package; you have no choice but to be confronted with your greatest fears which means no more accepting things without fighting for what you want. Never settle for less than what you deserve.ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Libra Sun & Libra Rising
The reason for your current evolution is due to a simultaneous planetary awakening happening for you and the world which might influence you towards a completely different career track than you would have ever considered for yourself in the past.
Think of this time as your gift from the universe to truly delve into the subjects you once considered taboo for yourself to even study.
The growth you are undergoing now will eventually be utilised by future generations as a focus of educational understanding. You might even consider subjects of philosophy and theory as your current source of business inspiration.ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Scorpio Sun & Scorpio Rising
Your willingness to learn, no matter your age, is such an empowering and refreshing quality.
Your dedication proves as an undeniable asset that is quite admirable. This week ahead gives you time to work with and even consider the future.
You’ve got to make some really smart decisions right now and the advice you’re being given now won’t be overlooked. The 6th of January’s full moon in Cancer has you taking a creative approach in shifting the focus of your career. Being diligent and doing your homework will also coincide with your gut feeling about this long-term change you want to make.
ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Sagittarius Sun & Sagittarius Rising
This is a time of extremes for your sign, due to the emotional and financial flux you are experiencing.
Luckily, you are able to withstand the elements and receive great admiration from your peers as a result.
Yes, there are major challenges presenting themselves all at once — but your flexible personality is able to tackle several roles at the same time.
The good news is that the total amount of energy you put in you will get back in return — maybe even twice as much. It is time to trust yourself and show the world what you can really do!ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Capricorn Sun & Capricorn Rising
You have a strong competitive element unfolding this week that drives you to your highest level of success, while giving you a renewed sense of energy.
You’ll get a strong answer about romantic ventures and business connections (as well as their true intentions) on 1st and 6th January which could be somewhat displeasing.
The cosmos are asking you to take charge — which could make you flustered at times due to Mercury’s backspin on your sun. Assert your emotions on the 7th to change the dynamic for the better. Doing so can change the hands of fate in your favour.ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Aquarius Sun & Aquarius Rising
There’s surprising developments for your water-bearing sign this week, specifically magnetised with the Cancer full moon’s connection to Mercury and Uranus retrograde.
You have plenty of wiggle room even during the hardest of cosmic transits that seem to be bringing everyone else down.
You might serve as the light at the end of the tunnel for your peers, due to your natural ability to break things down on a very human level.
You are harnessing and using your most unique skills, while approaching solutions to complex issues based on personal instinct.
Be the sympathetic and loving shoulder for everyone to lean on, Aquarius. ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Pisces Sun & Pisces Rising
You might feel as though you are deeply connected to your dreams and having moments of precognition throughout your daily affairs.
It is your time to shine and step into your power! Opening your mind to a new sense of being, and seeing yourself for your gifts is important.
This is why you are going through this major change right now, so that your destiny and reality can meet in the sky.
The full moon on 6th January lifts your spirit, and brings life to your ideas, finishing your week with a sense of wonder and awe.ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
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