January Astrology
January 1
Mercury turns Direct
Mercury, the planet of communication turns direct on the 1st day of the New year! This seems to be a good omen, returning the chaos of retrograde and embracing a new forward movement.
Mercury will still be in its shadow stage until the 20th so continue to double check your communication and travel plans.
January 4
Mars moves into Capricorn
Mars will bring all the energy you need to organize your planner, your meetings and anything else that requires structure in your life.
January 11
New Moon in Capcricorn
You may already be feeling the Capricorn energy of the inner taskmaster- work, ambition, resourcefulness, seriousness, discipline, and focus. Capricorn is the most goal-oriented sign of the Zodiac. So this is the very best time of year to connect with your personal goals, and any goals related to finances and work. This is the time to create a solid plan to build the foundation for the future. . Capricorn brings structure to your dreams. But it also brings an understanding of our limitations. Capricorn is practical, responsible, and persistent. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn and its energy is slow but steady. It is in for the long haul and needs to be useful.
New Moons are a wonderful time to set new intentions. This is the time of rebirth when we can begin again. This Capricorn energy will focus on career and success.
This is a time to go within yourself to see what you need more of in your life. Do not seek approval from outside influences- you have to trust your own inner values and stay in your truth.
Ruling Planet ~ Saturn
Element ~ Earth
Cardinal sign
Angels to work with ~ Gabriel and Haniel.
Crystals to work with ~ amethyst, fluorite, garnet, smoky quartz, clear quartz, and tiger’s eye.
Herbs to work with ~ rosemary, dill, marjoram, tarragon, chamomile, and lamb’s ear.
Colors to work with ~ black, gray, violet, brown
January 14
Mercury moves into Capricorn
Mercury is the planet of communication and rules how we speak and think. Capricorn brings in structure. You can expect to have your thoughts and ideas to be very practical and realistic. And your communication will be very clear- a welcome change from Mercury retrograde!
January 20
Sun moves into Aquarius
Aquarius embodies freedom, originality, outside the box thinking, being emotionally distant. It is about intellect, innovations, visionary ideas and scientific thinking.
January 20-21
Pluto moves into Aquarius
Pluto is the planet of power, death, transformation and regeneration. Pluto moves slowly through the cosmos, diving deep into our psyches to start the changes needed to ultimately bring about the regeneration.
Aquarius is an Air sign that operates through communication, innovation, and humanitarianism. Pluto in the sign of Aquarius will begin the changes needed to change the old structures. It can also bring forth rebellion. These energies together will bring about a slow but huge change to how we move forward and live our lives.
January 25
Full Moon in Leo
Leo loves drama, and creativity. Leo asks us to be seen. This Moon in February is called the Snow Moon, the Hunger Moon, and the Chinese Lantern Festival Moon. The Snow Moon is traditionally thought to bring unpredictable moods and chaotic energy. The Full Moon is the ending of the lunar cycle- a time of creativity, emotion and reaping the fruits of your labors.
Leo is a fire sign of individuality and ego- ruled by the Sun- giving us a strong illumination into our passions. This Full Moon in Leo will light up our inner spark to keep us connected to our true purpose. This Moon will give us guidance. It is full of energy to move us forward.
This Full Moon in Leo shows us how we need to be recognized and validated. This Moon will show us where we dim our own light to avoid unwanted negative attention because of our lack of self-esteem and confidence. Leo’s shadow side has us look outside of ourselves to seek approval and validation. The fear of criticism and the inability to accept criticism. But if we engage the Leo energy, courage, and passion we will be able to find ourselves within ourselves through our creativity. Where are you dimming your light and giving your power away? Leo rules the heart- listen to your heart center to engage self-love. Balance your head with your heart.
This Full Moon brings us Leo’s gifts of willpower and the ability to say what you need. It brings us the chance to connect to the part of ourselves that is pure love and authenticity. It is important to be your authentic self. Look where you are holding yourself back out of a desire to get along and go with the flow and use Leo’s courage to be seen for who you truly are. Be creative now- engage your creative side and do what lights you up and brings you joy!
Crystals to work with are moonstone, selenite, amethyst, citrine, carnelian, and kunzite.
Herbs to work with are St. John’s Wort, Sunflower, Rosemary, Calendula, Angelica and Lemon Balm
January 27
Uranus Stations Direct
Uranus in the sign of Taurus has been retrograde since SAugust 2023. Uranus is the planet of disruption and brings about new ways to do things. The retrograde may have had you feeling stuck in areas around money, material possessions, property and what you value. As Uranus turns direct, expect some sudden and shocking insights. This is a time to embrace doing things in a new and different way.
