Monthly Astrological Forecast : January 2024
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ARIES
Mercury goes direct on the 1st and presents you with an opportunity to correct a snafu at work before management becomes aware of it. Problems with travel and long-distance communications will finally start to dissipate.
With Mars entering Capricorn on the 4th, you become a virtual ball of fire at work. Career goals will take center stage. Take care though in your rush to the top that you don’t rub others the wrong way. Even if you know someone is wrong, use tact and diplomacy. Management will not take kindly to any overt aggressiveness on your part.
The New Moon in Capricorn on the 11th further emphasis your career. This is a great time to start fresh plans for rapid success up the corporate ladder. Recognition for your hard work will be forthcoming. Your strong leadership abilities will be the talk of much positive conversation at work.
Mercury reenters Capricorn on the 13th and helps to reinstate your reputation as the person at the workplace with the brilliant ideas. Others will again be seeking your opinion on important decisions for the company. Management will be impressed with your professional communicational skills.
With Venus also entering Capricorn on the 23rd, you’re still being noticed professionally in a Big Way. Self-employed Rams should take advantage of the beneficial rays by planning a major PR blitz and advertise to the hilt.
The Full Moon in Leo on the 25th brings much praise and positive reviews for your talents. As a result, a fire will be ignited within you to express more of your creative abilities. Rams involved professionally in any of the arts will experience a breakthrough with their skills.
Uranus, the Great Awakener, turns direct on the 27th. He’ll egg you on to take some tremendous gambles with finances. Use extreme caution before you take any risky plunges with investments. His urgings have a way of either bringing in a ton of money or losing it all in a dramatic matter.
TAURUS
Mercury going direct on the 1st can help bring in much needed funds and financial backing. Conversations with your partner over money management and purchasing decisions become congenial again.
With Mars entering Capricorn on the 4th, you will become discontent with your life’s direction. An immense urge to break free of the everyday confines of existence will take control. Taking a long-distance trip can open up new vistas of adventure. In the process of learning about other cultures, you can learn a lot about yourself too.
The New Moon in Capricorn on the 11th may make you impatient with following regular routines. There is a strong desire now to break from preconceived ideas and beliefs. Expanding your mind by taking a stimulating course or workshop may be the fix needed.
Mercury, reenters Capricorn on the 13th. He’ll escalate exchanges of messages and communications. Contacts may increase between yourself and people at a distance. Bulls in school should be hitting the books. Your mind will be ripe to easily absorb more difficult subject matters.
Your ruling planet Venus enters earthy Capricorn on the 23rd. Taking a no-nonsense approach to matters of the heart will turn you into a winner. This is an auspicious time to plan a second honeymoon. Unattached Bulls will be attracted to the exotic in love and romance.
The Full Moon in Leo on the 25th can shake things up where your home is concerned. You may start to seriously contemplate moving from where you’re living or desire to make radical changes to the home. Childhood memories may start to resurface and have to be dealt with.
The Great Awakener, Uranus, turns direct on the 27th. You’ll start to feel the full impact of his promptings. Without warning, he will propel you into demanding more freedom of expression. Guard against allowing sudden impulses at impromptu moments to have you surrender to erratic behavior.
GEMINI
Mercury finally goes direct on the 1st. Life seems to settle down somewhat with the chaos dissipating. Differences experienced between yourself and others aired out now will strengthen your bonds.
Mars enters Capricorn on the 4th, and you may have difficulties with joint funds. Your partner may not see eye to eye with your spending ideas. They will tend to be more conservative while you may want to splurge. Try to reach a comfortable middle ground.
If you have sought a loan or mortgage but were turned down, try reapplying with the New Moon in Capricorn on the 11th. Needed funds should tend to be readily available. Make an appointment with your financial planner to go over the new tax structure to invest the additional money now coming to you.
Your ruling planet Mercury reenters the earthy sign Capricorn on the 13th. As a result, your mind will be able to focus on practical matters in a cool, detached way. He’ll keep you from losing concentration and scattering your mental energies all over the place.
Looking for an investor in your business or need a loan or mortgage? Venus entering Capricorn on the 23rd comes to your rescue. She will also aid in touchy discussions with your partner concerning joint finances and the more intimate areas of your sexual relationship.
The Full Moon in Leo on the 25th may make you impatient with following regular routines. There is a strong desire now to break from preconceived ideas and beliefs. Expanding your mind by taking a stimulating course or workshop, may be the fix needed.
The Great Awakener, Uranus, turns direct on the 27th. Try as you may to hide them, some dark secrets may become exposed. Best not to reveal anything personal to anyone, no matter how much you trust them.
CANCER
Mercury going direct on the 1st promises to calm down strained work relationships with fellow employees. To soothe the atmosphere further, call a meeting to air out any grievances or disputes.
With Mars entering Capricorn on the 4th, you roll up your sleeves to work on improving relationships. Your other half has felt ignored for too long. Make plans to spend more time together to avoid strife. Business partners may become too bossy with pushing their personal agenda. Clients will keep you on your toes with some unrealistic demands.
The New Moon in Capricorn on the 11th finds you busy with an abundance of new clients. The energy which you pour into establishing solid relationships with them, will pay off with many future business referrals.
Mercury reenters Capricorn on the 13th. He’ll give you opportunities to repair and reestablish the lines of communications with your partner. Plan having a sit down with them. You’ll be amazed how you both do see things in a similar manner.
Venus also enters Capricorn on the 23rd. She’ll bring moneyed and influential backers to your aid. Self-employed Crabs will be receiving many referrals for new business from clients. Venus will increase your popularity and invitations abound. However, your true quest will be to find a serious and committed partner for love.
The Full Moon in Leo on the 25th may be judgement time with finances. If you’ve been very good sticking to a budget, rewards will be forthcoming. If you haven’t, you may be shocked by forgotten charges placed on your credit accounts. Time to get your finances in better working order.
Uranus, the planet of revolution, turns direct on the 27th. He’ll be shaking up ties which you have with friends. Those who’ve been a limiting force in your life will fall suddenly by the wayside. New bonds will be established with those who provide a clearer vision and help in attaining your true potential.
LEO
Mercury goes direct on the 1st.,and a lover may resurface from your distant past. If the flow of your immense gifts of creativity have been blocked, Mercury’s forward movement will now open up the floodgates.
Mars enters Capricorn on the 4th and has you attacking projects with the fortitude of a five-star general. Work assignments will be tackled with an iron will. Go easy on your employees. They may have some difficulty keeping up with your challenging pace. Try not to roar but give commanding purrs.
The New Moon in Capricorn on the 11th is timely for implementing new procedures on the job. Co-workers will be able to readily grasp the innovative systems and utilize them easily.
Mercury reenters Capricorn on the 13th and realigns your attention to taking a more practical approach to life. The first on your list of self-improvements should be better health. Mercury will guide you to the most beneficial exercise routines and innovative nutritional plan to follow.
Venus entering Capricorn on the 23rd, lands Lions on the prowl for new employment a flurry of offers. Unattached Leos can find romance either at work or through an introduction from a fellow worker.
The Full Moon in your sign on the 25th shines a bright spotlight on your leadership abilities. Others will be seeking your advice and guidance. A whole new life path may be revealed to you. It will be next to impossible to hide your feelings and deep emotions for all the world to see.
Uranus, the Great Awakener, will turn direct on the 27th. Thinking outside the box in ways to achieve new career goals will pave the path to success. A lot of surprising and totally unexpected twists and turns await you. Taking an innovative direction is the only course to follow.
VIRGO
Your ruler Mercury turns direct on the 1st. Difficulties that you may have experienced either with your home or communicating with family members may start to clear up now.
Mars enters Capricorn on the 4th, and you vow to make time for yourself and stick to it. Creative projects, which were put aside, will now be dusted off and tackled. If you put more energy into your relationship, fiery Mars will get the sizzle back into it.
The New Moon’s rays in Capricorn on the 11th will turn your thoughts to love and romance. Single Virgos, not happy with the status quo, will make a concerted effort to go out and meet potential matches. Attached Virgos will demand more affection and passion from their lover.
Your ruling planet Mercury reenters fellow earth sign Capricorn on the 13th. He’ll greatly stimulate your creative abilities. Try utilizing the latest in child psychology and taking a more intellectual approach with your children. It will get you the best results.
Venus also enters Capricorn on the 23rd. She’ll help find true love for single Virgos. Her energies will have others mesmerized by your cool exterior that camouflages your smoldering passions.
The Full Moon in Leo on the 25th may have some potent issues from the past resurface. Several of them have become over time roadblocks impeding your progress. Use the Full Moon’s powerful energies to clean up the cobwebs in your memories and subconscious.
Uranus, the Great Awakener, stops his backward spin and turns direct on the 27th. As a result, you may go through a transformative altering of strongly held beliefs. What you espouse as dogma will now go through some intense metamorphosis. Virgos, who are in school, may suddenly decide to change majors. Long distance trips will be packed full of totally unexpected happenings and people.
LIBRA
Mercury turns direct on the 1st. Blockages experienced trying to find the right words to express yourself since last month should be lifted. Differences of opinion with siblings or neighbors can be resolved in a diplomatic manner.
Mars enters Capricorn on the 4th, and there are no more excuses for not completing home projects. Some latent hostilities may surface from family members. They have felt ignored by you for months due to your busy career. Best to put out the fires by spending more time with them.
The New Moon in Capricorn on the 11th presents additional opportunities to mend some fences with family members. Try to put your inner emotional needs ahead of other’s. It is not being selfish. If you don’t have a self, you can’t give it.
When Mercury reenters Capricorn on the 13th, you may find your psyche needs some alone time to process personal matters. Your powers of concentration increase quite dramatically. Good time to make decisions concerning home and family matters. Your mind is ruled more by logic and less by emotions.
Your ruler Venus enters Capricorn on the 23rd. Toying with the idea of either working through home or setting up a home-based business? Venus can turn your dream into a successful reality. If you’re in the market to sell or purchase a new home, fantastic deals can be attained.
The Full Moon in Leo on the 25th can bring a much-needed overhaul with friends. The ones who have been acting as deadweights will be severed. New people, who share your interests, will be entering your life.
Uranus, the Great Awakener, turns direct on the 27th. In the process, he will cause quite a bit of havoc for you with joint monies, retirement funds, taxes, and insurance matters. Look twice before you leap and make any radical changes in these areas.
SCORPIO
Mercury turns direct on the 1st. Those who went hog wild with their credit cards during the Holidays will be faced with the bills. However, Mercury will help you figure out a logical way around getting them paid off. He’ll also keep you mentally focused on sticking to a strict no-frills budget.
Mars enters Capricorn on the 4th, and your mind is bombarded with a multitude of new ideas. The challenge will be to see them to fruition and not let them turn you into a scatterbrain. Try not to come across as being overly forceful in conversations. Your famous stinger has to be kept in check.
The New Moon in Capricorn on the 11th is an excellent time to sign up for some classes or workshops. You will be able to pick up and comprehend new concepts with greater ease.
When Mercury reenters Capricorn on the 13th, you develop an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Wanting to understand the very essence of something will be vital. You will seek out others who can help you attain a clearer perspective of life. Those who only deal in seeing things in a mundane or superficial way will be avoided.
On the 23rd, Venus entering Capricorn covers you with diplomatic dust. You’ll have a magical ability to soothe over differences between people. Where matters of the heart are concerned, you’ll have the right words to speak and write. The lines of intimate communication will flow easily.
The Full Moon in Leo on the 25th shines her bright light on your position at work. You will be seen in a very complimentary light by management. Besides praise, a promotion may be in store for you. Self-employed Scorpios will be getting some first-rate PR by the media.
The Great Awakener, Uranus, turns direct on the 27th. He’ll be shaking up your close inter-personal relationships and partnerships. They can’t be depended upon now and will be acting quite erratic at unexpected times. Those which you feel have been a limiting influence, will end without warning. New ties will be established with unique individuals.
SAGITTARIUS
Mercury turns direct on the 1st, and the constant setbacks laid in your path become a thing of the past. You stop second-guessing and over analyzing your every move. As a result, others will start to again place value on your opinions and thoughts.
Mars entering Capricorn on the 4th can prove to be a blessing or a curse for Sagittarius. On one hand, you can seek out new ways to boost your income and line your pockets with cash. On the other hand, Mars will tempt you to blow it all on unnecessary expenses. The choice is yours on how you use the energy.
The New Moon in Capricorn on the 11th shines positive lunar vibes for both expanding an existing business or starting a new one. Offers come in for extra work on the side, overtime, or new gigs. Take advantage of as many of the money-making opportunities as you can.
Mercury reenters Capricorn on the 13th. Since he rules the logical mind, tune into his common-sense energy when making financial decisions and purchases. If you do, you might earn more through investments and get the best deals with things you buy.
Venus also transits into Capricorn on the 23rd. She’ll bless you with bonuses and new money-making opportunities. Get your bow and arrows out and hit as many targets as possible.
The Full Moon in Leo on the 25th can bring a legal matter to a sudden close. Sagittarius students can excel in their studies and receive much praise for submitted papers. An opportunity to travel may have you packing your bags.
Uranus, known astrologically as the Great Awakener, turns direct on the 27th. He’ll be triggering some totally unexpected upheavals at the job and with co-workers. Schedules will be almost impossible to keep. A total transformation at work may take place during the next few months. Your company may restructure and as a result shift positions around or eliminate some.
CAPRICORN
Mercury turns direct on the 1st and eliminates any problems you may have experienced with sleeping soundly or obsessing too much over the past. You start to accept the necessity of keeping some painful experiences buried.
Mars enters Capricorn on the 4th and injects you with a cosmic vitamin shot. You’ll become all systems go. Things seen as too formidable before will now be tackled with gusto. Avoid coming across as being too pushy. Otherwise, people will interpret your behavior as being too aggressive.
The New Moon in your sign on the 11th is a time of new beginnings for Goats. Plan on setting a new course into action. Changes which you have contemplated doing for months should now be launched. Time to spiff up your appearance too and maybe update your current look.
Mercury, the planet which rules communications, reenters Capricorn on the 13th. You’ll become uncharacteristically bold in speech and speak up more. Others will be surprised but at the same time attracted to your ready candor. However, don’t totally throw caution to the wind with espousing your viewpoints in a too forceful manner. You’ll risk others seeing you as being overly aggressive.
The Love planet, Venus, enters Capricorn on the 23rd. She will make Goats the most sought after sign in the zodiac. Grace and charm will just flow effortlessly, attracting all who come into your sphere.
The Full Moon in Leo on the 25th can shake up some of your financial investments for the better or for the worse. Either way, it may alert you to keep a more watchful eye on what you have invested.
Uranus, the Great Awakener, turns direct on the 27th. Your many creative talents will go through a virtual renaissance. However, your artistic creations run the risk of being too much ahead of the times for others to truly appreciate. Goats with children should anticipate the totally unexpected from them in the months to come. Uranus can also bring in an unexpected pregnancy.
AQUARIUS
Mercury turns direct on the 1st and should help clear the air with a friendship or group you belong to. There may have been some static in getting together with them over the holidays. Try to put your ego aside, and find out what their reasons were.
You may be hit with bouts of insomnia when Mars enters Capricorn on the 4th. Where projects are concerned, you’ll do your best work by going it alone. If others get involved, they will only slow your thinking processes down or sabotage it.
The New Moon in Capricorn on the 11th increases your psychic abilities. Dreams will take on an added potent dimension offering sound advice. You will be able to decipher the body language of others to your advantage.
Mercury reenters Capricorn on the 13th. He may make it difficult for you to freely express thoughts and deep feelings in a succinct way to others. Best to use his passage in a more constructive way by getting your ideas in order in private.
Venus enters Capricorn on the 23rd and brings strong elements of intrigues and secrecy into love affairs. New romances now can contain strong karmic pulls with them. However, do some deep soul searching before plunging into an affair. They might be a dharma lover from the past or a karmic jailer. Don’t be so swept away with passion that you don’t take the time to exam both the situation and your motives for getting involved.
The Full Moon in Leo on the 25th may expose some of the cracks which are present in close partnerships. If you use the rays correctly, you can mend them successfully. If you feel it’s not worth the bother, you can end it all.
Uranus, your ruling planet, turns direct on the 27th and in the process, rattles the very foundations of your life. Matters at home become extremely chaotic. Unexpected company may just drop in at the worst possible moments. You may become so unsettled with your current surroundings that you decide out of the blue to move.
PISCES
Mercury goes direct on the 1st and matters with career which were in a virtual tailspin will clear up. Now you can start to see clearly how to attain professional goals.
Fiery Mars enters Capricorn on the 4th, and you actively pursue ways of making new friends. Getting out and volunteering for a worthy cause will erase some karma and help you meet quality, like-minded people.
The New Moon in Capricorn on the 11th presents opportunities for you to join groups or organizations. By testing the waters, you will expand your friendship base with like-minded souls.
Mercury reenters Capricorn on the 13th. He can help you logically assess, if you’re on the right path to obtaining happiness. If not, he can provide you with a better road map to follow.
Venus transiting into Capricorn on the 23rd makes you mindful of what your personal hopes, wishes and dreams are. Now you totally desire someone who will share similar plans within a relationship. Friends can come to the rescue and set up impromptu casual introductions for you to meet the love of your life.
The Full Moon in Leo on the 25th can help you bring to completion a complicated work project. However, don’t rush to volunteer and jump into another assignment over your head. Take some time to catch your breath and let your co-workers recoup too.
Uranus, the Great Awakener, turns direct on the 27th. Your thinking borders on the brilliant but totally unconventional. Ideas pop in and may even appear to be eccentric or quirky to others. However, if they’re put to use, their results will amaze all. Your social media presence takes on a totally new exciting vibe.