It’s a new dawn, a new day, a new life, and you’ll be feeling…alright at the start of this New Year, according to the stars. There’s good news and not-so-good news when it comes to January’s astrological happenings, says Donna Page, a professional astrologer with a graduate degree in counseling psychology based in Atlanta.
First, the not-so-good stuff: Three (!) planets are in retrograde at the beginning of the month. Retrograde means going backward, so when the planets aren’t going with the flow, life can get a bit chaotic. On the retrograde docket for January are Mercury, the planet that rules over communication; Mars, the planet of action; and Uranus, the planet that rules progress and direction. (So, ya know, really casual stuff!) All of this mixed together will put a real emphasis on your career and where you are going in life, meaning this is a good time to sit down and reflect on your goals.
Meanwhile, there will be a full moon in water sign Cancer on January 6 that will vibrate with Mercury. This will likely have home and safety (two big Cancerian focuses) on everyone’s minds, but because Mercury is in retrograde until the 18th, there’s some funky energy there as well, Page warns.
Now, before you hide under the covers for all of January, here’s the good news: All these planets will go direct before the end of the month. After that, it’s pretty much smooth sailing into quirky, fun-loving, joyful Aquarius season, which begins on the 20th. Plus, the new moon in Aquarius on the 22nd will emphasize play and childlike joy. Consider this your official excuse to stock up on face masks and popcorn for a sleepover with your besties or play laser tag at the arcade. This playful energy is only emphasized by Venus, which will be in fun-loving Aquarius and then dreamy, romantic Pisces this month. Uranus will also go direct during the Aquarius new moon, which is also the Lunar New Year, opening up a lot of important energy, says Page. “This is the time to make a change while there is this very Uranian influence,” she says. “This is all about wanting to express ourselves individually, break free from any past patterns, and connect with others.”
Wondering what this means for you? Ahead, Page shares her January 2023 horoscope predictions for each zodiac sign:
