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🌜🌞🌛 Happy New Year 2023

January 1st, 2023 Comments off


The New Year begins with some challenges, so take things slow and steady as we maneuver into new territory. Mercury is Retrograde in Capricorn until Jan 18, and Mars is retrograde in Gemini until Jan 12. The tempo will change at the Lunar New Year on Jan 21, but things really pick up momentum as we move into February.  Hit the pause button before making any major investments, signing contracts or initiating major projects. Also, best to avoid purchasing cars, computers and cell phones until February. At this point, we can lean into the powerful energy of the planets as we anticipate Saturn’s move into Pisces. You can use January to take care of yourself and revisit the healthy habits that have worked for you in the past. Reconnect with old friends and water the roots of your favourite relationships.

Scroll below to find your sign and see how this impacts you…

Aries (March 21-April 19)  

2023 opens with Jupiter in your sign making it a year filled with fortuitous new beginnings! You’ll find yourself called to something important as your adventurous spirit is ignited. This is why you will attract all kinds of people and serendipitous opportunities your way. Keep in mind that the first few weeks of January may have some snafus because with retrograde Mercury and Mars, it might be tough to get projects rolling. Best to wait until February or even March to ink important contracts and start new initiatives. Nonetheless, it’s an excellent time to get back on the horse with lifestyle, health and work habits that have served you well in the past. Your values are sharper; and you’re clearer about what you want out of life. As we move into 2023, Saturn shifts into your 12th house. This marks a two- and half-year period of profound transition. Spiritual pursuits and emotional well-being may become more important to you than usual. This will be an excellent time to pursue and explore avenues of self-development. Take some time out to be on your own for reflection if you need it. You might find that you are outgrowing certain roles and relationships in your life, and at the same time, you are ready to expand into new ones. Key relationships in your life will blossom; and new ones might enter now as well. You will crave a deeper quality in your connections, and this can mean quality over quantity. Take note: feelings of dissatisfaction might push you to look for new pastures. If you haven’t been challenged in your career or occupation, you might start to consider a job change.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Congratulations Taurus! You have worked hard these last few years to establish yourself! If your status hasn’t changed for the better, you can expect to receive accolades and recognition this year, especially when Jupiter moves into your sign in May, to stay there until the spring of 2024. Opportunities and new adventures will be available to you with these influences at play. Your public and professional role will be adjusting as you get accustomed to new (and deserved) levels of authority. You will give a lot of thought to the future and your long-term goals. Keep in mind both Mercury and Mars are retrograde in the first few weeks of January, making it a tough time to get brand-new projects off the ground. Best to wait until March to set new initiatives in motion. However, this is a great time to wrap up old business and deal with issues that need to be put to bed. You’ll be feeling mighty proud of yourself as the year progresses, as all that hard work you’ve done starts to pay off!  Saturn is no longer square your sign, and this means you can easily swim with the tide! Opportunities to work in team environments or meet new coworkers will get you jazzed! Exciting projects will land on your doorstep. You will feel more courageous and willing to embark on new life chapters. One-to-one relationships will be a source of great joy this year. Intimate connections with others might reveal aspects about yourself and how you connect with the world around you. (This includes romantic and marital relationships as well as friendships.) You’re feeling very generous, and in kind, others will be generous with you.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You’re ready to put your money where your mouth is, Gemini! Brave steps over the last few years have changed the landscape of your career options. As Saturn has been making its way through your ninth house, you have refined your goals and gone after them. You might have found yourself in the role of mentoring or teaching others, as you made positive new connections in your life. This spring, when Saturn moves from your ninth house to the top of your chart, you will have more authority and influence in the world around you. This is an excellent time for your career to rise up and gain more momentum. A promotion or greater recognition for your pursuits will come your way. An important change in status is likely, which could manifest in your professional life or in your personal life as well. You might step out on your own and start a new business; or you might be pushed up the ranks at a current place of employment. Others may take the plunge and get married or perhaps become a parent (or grandparent). Responsibilities will increase now, but you will be more prepared than you were before to step up to the plate. During the first few weeks of January, both Mercury and Mars are retrograde, which means hold off on starting new projects or signing official documents. It’s best to wait until March to push forward on new directives. However, you can use this time to clean up old business and lean on the healthy routines that have worked for you in the past. Jupiter will continue moving through your eleventh house of friendships and teams, making this a wonderful time to pursue quality relationships in your life. It’s also a good time to think about your long-term future and what you want it to look like.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) As we move into the New Year, the Sun is sitting opposite your sign, Cancer, making this a time for thinking about the key relationships in your life. Keep in mind that both Mercury and Mars are retrograde until mid-January, making February a better month for taking on new initiatives and signing contracts for business deals. Nonetheless, this is an excellent time for wrapping up old business and taking care of old issues that are hanging over your head. For the last few years, Saturn has been moving through your eighth house of joint responsibilities and shared resources. You may have been called upon to assist others, be that through marriage, family or business. You might have also experienced less support from others in terms of time and attention or even financial resources. You have been pushed to get real about your internal value system and what really matters. This is why you can expect issues to become clearer. Resolution is close on the horizon if it hasn’t already presented itself. Being more self-sufficient may have been a strong theme in your personal development. Now it is a time of gaining inner strength, rebirth and personal resilience. This is also time to prepare for the next few years as you open up to new life chapters that expand your horizons. The energy will shift, encouraging you to connect with like-minded people who are eager to learn and share. New relationships will develop as you attract positive people into your world. Get ready to enjoy more freedom because more options will be available to you. Give some thought to the seeds you’re planting to make sure they’re in line with where you want to take things. You will enjoy a boost to your reputation with peers and the higher-ups in your life. Look forward to critical career breakthroughs in about three years!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

The New Year opens up with a strong focus on your health and your day-to-day routines, Leo. It will be in your best interests to go back to tried and true habits and lifestyle choices that have served you in the past. Keep in mind that both Mercury and Mars are retrograde as the year begins, making it a tough time to get brand-new initiatives off the ground. Wait until March, to set your new projects in motion or sign the dotted line on major deals. Important relationships in your life have deepened to new levels, while others relationships might not have what it takes to be mutually beneficial any longer. You’re much clearer about your needs from others and what you’re willing to give for a healthy back and forth in your connections. This spring, Saturn changes signs moving from your seventh house of relationships to your eighth house of intertwined wealth and responsibilities. Matters to do with the business side of partnerships and marriages, as well as issues around taxes, inheritance, and investments might be a stronger focus. Keep a close eye on your bank accounts and areas where your income or resources are linked with others. This will be an excellent time to re-strategize or establish healthy budgets regarding debt and lifestyle expenses. Be mindful of the wealth available to you. Caution against impulse purchases! Jupiter shines on you through 2023 as it moves over the top of your chart bringing more attention and favourable focus to your career! You will also see new and stimulating ways to make improvements to your career and grow your good reputation. Others will look to you for guidance and advice, so be prepared to step into a mentorship role with someone. Your generous spirit will rise to the occasion!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)You feel more optimistic and hopeful as this year begins, Virgo. This is an excellent time to re-energize yourself by getting back to your healthy habits and good routines. Keep in mind that both Mercury and Mars are retrograde for the first chunk of January, which makes it a poor time to initiate brand-new projects and changes. Best to wait until March to pursue new directives or sign any major paperwork. Snafus with communications can easily occur, so take things slow and double-check your work. You’ve been working very hard on improving yourself, including your skills and abilities; and now you’re ready to see these manifest in the real world. You’re entering a three-year cycle where Saturn will be sitting opposite your Sun. This means there will be important new chapters that begin related to the people in your life. You will give much thought to the give-and-take of your closest connections. This especially applies to partnerships — both personal and business in nature. You might experience a promotion or a new job title as Saturn activates your seventh house, which also governs your public affairs. Relationships can become much more serious, and important joint commitments can be made. If a relationship doesn’t have enough promise coming from both sides, it might be time for it to fall away to make space for something new. Ultimately, you are getting stronger and making better choices for yourself. Meanwhile, Jupiter will activate your eighth house of wealth and joint resources, making this an excellent year for joint projects. It’s also a good time to apply for a loan or mortgage. You will feel more confident opening the channels of communication and revealing your deeper feelings as your relationships get richer.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)It’s been an important time of rediscovering and refining who you are over the last few years, Libra. Security-seeking Saturn is finishing up its transit through your fifth house of personal expression and creativity. You may have felt strongly about standing up for yourself or your work and craft in the face of obstacles — good for you! You’ve been pushed to hone your talents so that you can develop them further. Appreciate your own unique abilities and celebrate them! This March, Saturn will move into your sixth house of work and health. You will take bold steps to show off your gifts and watch your abilities grow. Your sense of purpose will get stronger and you will feel more capable than ever! For some, this may mean striking out on your own and going into business for yourself. For others, this means getting a new job to help you grow your skills and hone your craft. Get ready for some positive changes to your day-to-day routine as you make the most of your calendar.  You can break out of unhealthy habits as you change them to better practices. Keep in mind that both Mercury and Mars are retrograde for the first few weeks of January, which means it’s a poor time to start new projects and take a risk on a fresh venture. Best to wait until March to begin a project or sign important documents. Nonetheless, it’s a good time to get old business off your plate and clear your slate. Jupiter will be sailing through your house of relationships until the summer making for better connections all around. Romantic connections are sweetly blessed by an increase of love in your life.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

The tectonic plates of life are shifting now Scorpio, and you’re in for a refreshing change of pace! Over the last few years, a number of adjustments occurred within your fourth house related to home and family. You have worked to create more stability for yourself and your loved ones. Perhaps someone may have moved in, or a family member moved out because the landscape of your domestic scene has adjusted considerably. It’s been a time of key shifts in the family dynamic and growing up. Some Scorpios might have moved in with a partner, become a new parent, or perhaps, watched as their children spread their wings to leave home. Expansion and adjustment to the family through birth, marriage or adoption have been possible. As Saturn moves to trine your sign for the next three years, you can expect matters to improve related to your unique gifts and your creative expression! You will start to take yourself and your natural talents more seriously; and put in a concentrated effort to develop yourself. This might come in the form of further study and education. You might also take a bold leap to go out on your own. You’ll feel more confident about putting yourself out there and pushing forward to explore new interests. Jupiter will activate your sixth house, which relates to health, work and your day-to-day routines, making this an excellent time to set new habits and regimes in motion. Pick up where you left off on trusted and true health habits and incorporate some new ones. You will find that you can more easily produce a better quality of work across the board. You will step up to task and get things done! This is an excellent time to seek new work or initiate new projects. (Wait until March for the best results to begin new ventures.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)You’ve been busy these last few years, as you’ve opened yourself up to new opportunities. This took bravery and courage to move past obstacles as you transformed your way of life. Bravo! Your community at large has likely gone through massive adjustments; and many of you have changed residences or changed your job, thus pushing you into a whole new milieu. Education has been a major theme, either formal or self-taught, as you’ve grown your skills and talents. During the first few weeks of this year, Mercury and Mars are retrograde making it a tough time to get new projects up and running. Best to start brand-new initiatives in March and hold off on signing important documents until then. As Saturn changes sign this March, it means that the next two and half years will cause your focus to shift to home and family matters. You want to get settled and feel more secure. You know yourself and what you want and what you really need. This can mean a relationship will get more serious; and you might move in with a partner, or get married or even have a baby. Major changes to family dynamics will be on the menu! Basically, you want to lay down some long-term roots, which is why stability becomes a theme. For some, you may realize that where you’re living suits your needs and it’s time for a renovation or to do some home improvement projects to make the place feel comfortable for yourself and your loved ones. The emotional dynamic may also shift, too. You’re entering an important time of maturing and taking care of your needs. Jupiter is also trine your sign, which will make you feel more optimistic and encourage you to express yourself, making this a favourable time for your relationships to grow. Flirtations, playful occasions and romance are in the air! Nurture your creative side as you enjoy a renewed sense of self!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Happy Birthday, Capricorn! This is your time of year to recharge and refocus your energy as you look to the next year ahead. Keep in mind that both Mars and Mercury are retrograde for the first few weeks of January, making it tough to get new initiatives off the ground. Wait until March to set new plans in motion or sign important documentation. Nonetheless, this is a great time to get back to the healthy habits that have worked for you in the past and revitalize your routines. It’s also a good time to finish up old business and get some things off your plate. With your ruler Saturn moving through your second house in the last few years, you have worked hard towards your goals and stabilizing the security in your life. No doubt you’ve got a few accomplishments under your belt that you are proud of! You’re more aware of the value of your contributions and you know your worth. As Saturn changes sign in March and starts to move into your third house of education and community, you will start to feel ready to do some exploring! You might be attracted to taking some classes or furthering your professional development. This will also be a great time to take on activities that are mentally stimulating and to do anything that widens your social circles. Travel might also appeal, be that for work or simply to explore beyond your own neighbourhood. It’s likely a job change or career adjustment will occur in the next few years, as you welcome new opportunities into your life. As Jupiter moves through your fourth house, your home and family situation will improve! You might move to a new home that suits your needs or redecorate or renovate your current place. It’s a time when the family is blessed as relationships improve across the board. Enjoy!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Life is about to get so much easier for you, Aquarius! For the last two years, Saturn has been conjunct with your Sun, and it will leave in March this year. (The last time this happened was in 1994). During these past few years, you felt more strain or pressure as you managed plenty of responsibilities. Nonetheless, you made great strides by embarking on new paths that added meaning and purpose to your life. You have created new foundations for yourself, and you are stronger because of this. This is an important time to invest in your future and continue to build on what really matters. Keep in mind Mercury and Mars are both retrograde for the first part of January, so hold off on starting important new projects or signing documents just yet. By March, you’re off to the races and soon to be counting your winnings! Start to focus on creating more security for yourself and your family. This year will be a time for making financial goals and pulling things together in a coherent plan. Your work life will improve as more options open up. It’s possible you might invest in a home or a business because you’re keen to make a commitment to something important. This might happen in other different areas as well, so stay open-minded as to where the opportunities for advancement might arise. Starting in May until May 2024, you enter a wonderful time to make improvements to your home scene. You might start with some redecorating or renovations and purchases that make your life more comfortable. You will also enjoy cozy dynamics with loved ones as your relationships improve. You will feel more generous and loving with those close to you. This is a favourable year for family vacations, trips to visit relatives or opening your home to others. Enjoy!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)The year ahead brings fresh horizons to explore, Pisces! You’ve been through a series of challenging tests these last few years while Saturn made its way through your 12th house. It’s been a time of letting go and moving away from various life experiences. This might mean adjusting your career or job, or possibly a change of residence as well. Some of these were changes you might have initiated because deep down, you felt it was time to move on; other changes the universe made for you. All in all, you’ve been pushed to mature as you’ve let go of parts of yourself and left the past behind.  Take note, in January, both Mercury and Mars, are retrograde making it difficult to get projects off the ground; but by March, you are cooking with gas! Get ready to plant new seeds and open up to new possibilities. As Saturn moves into your sign in March, you will be pushed to embrace a completely new phase of life. It’s a bold time for beginnings as you brave different waters and pioneer new pathways in life. This is a time of readjusting, which will push you to get in touch with your deeper needs and aspirations. Transformation is a major theme for you this year. Some of you might even pursue a new profession altogether or explore a new challenge. You might be busier than usual because you’re entering a very productive time of your life. You can expect to increase your earnings this year. In addition, more wealth and resources will be available to you. As your confidence grows (and it will), you will experience a stronger sense of self. Personal relationships will open to new levels of connection that feel rich and meaningful to you.

Much warmth and well wishes!

   Kelly ♡

 

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