There are quite a few ingresses this week, which is when a planet changes signs. 3 of the personal planets shift into new energy: Mars, Mercury, and Venus. When a planet changes signs, we often feel a little off for a day or so. But the big news this week is Mars.
We have had Mars in Aries since June 2020 (when it is usually only in a sign for 6 weeks), and it never came all the way to 29 degrees! It came up to 28 degrees, then retrograded. This created a feeling of frustration individually and collectively and we all know what that looked like in society, not just in the US, but globally. Mars played a key role in the spread of Covid in 2020 as well. So this move out of Aries where Mars is its most powerful and impulsive, into steady, Earthy, Taurus is a big deal. Finally reaching a conclusion about something, anything, will feel really fantastic to all of us. Previously I had used the analogy of not quite being able to achieve an orgasm...getting really close but just not being able to climax, and the frustration that results from that. That is exactly what we’ve been feeling in 2020. And on Tuesday thru Thursday this week, we finally get the Cosmic Big O!
Mars at 29 degrees isn’t quite the same as building orgasmic pleasure however. Tuesday and Wednesday we may not feel the afterglow just yet. Those 2 days could be quite intense. We can feel argumentative, frustrated, ready to explode, impulsive, and angry in general. But when the shift into Taurus happens in the wee hours of the 7th, we should feel or sense a “pop”. Yessssssssss!
Interestingly, on January 5th there is an important run-off election in Georgia, and on the 6th, US Congress meets to count the electoral votes. (There are a lot of trigger words in that sentence, eh? Hahaha. Election PTSD!) You can read about how it works here. The chances of any challenges to the electors is high, but the chances of succeeding with such a challenge is low. Pence has a critical role in this as the President of the Senate, and potentially the deciding vote. Whatever goes on, it is certainly going to be hot and probably ugly in there.
I think we can expect some outbursts on the world stage (nothing new there) this week. Overall, this is a pretty astrologically intense week so I would advise you keep your head down, drink your wine, and try to use nice words with the people closest to you. If everything gets too hot (not in a sexy way) in your life, take a deep breath and know that this will pass. Frustration is a difficult emotion to navigate so if we can be aware and give each other some space, it will help. The energy will find its footing very soon and we’ll be off!
1/4 Mercury square Eris - feeling misunderstood
1/4 Mercury conjunct Pluto - adds intensity to thinking and communications
1/5- 6 Mars at 29 degrees - frustration, and then satisfaction
1/7 Mars enters Taurus - determined and resolute, slow and steady
1/9 Mercury enters Aquarius - forward-thinking, unconventional ideas, visionary
1/9 Venus enters Capricorn - relationships become more serious, formal, and conservative
1/8 Sun sextile Neptune - Heightened sensitivity and intuition
1/8 Mercury square Mars - impulsive, short tempered, aggressive speech
1/9 Venus trine Mars - socializing, dating, flirting
1/9 Sun quincunx N. Node - do your core values line up with your goals?
1/9 Mercury conjunct Saturn - critical thinking, serious work
1/11 Mercury conjunct Jupiter - good news and optimism
ARIES - Well we are in week 2 of 2021 and you’re already bored. Here’s the thing...you have made some important decisions and had tremendous movement in your life recently. Now you enter a period where you feel like because things are calm(er) something is wrong, or you’re forgetting something or something bad is happening. This is just your mind monkeys needing something to focus on. You’re getting ready to start a new cycle and a new era, but right now you are in the in-between period. I call this “the hallway”. There are all these doors and you’re waiting for someone to come out of one or for something to happen. It will! Take a breath, This is what life feels like when it's not so damn hard. Nothing is wrong. Go for a run for fucks sake.
TAURUS - Dry spell, lull, dessert, scorched earth hellscape...to some degree, this is what things have felt like off and on for the last several years. Like you get a little luck, lose a little more, two steps forward, one step back. Well things are lookin’ up! This year you will find so much more momentum than you have in awhile. Which is great, except you’re you, and it might feel like too much, too sudden, too much change. You may need to remember how to feel happy and relaxed after a period of depression. But what a great thing to have to work on! You have every reason to expect both money and love to flow in your direction this year. So get out of bed and dust the sourdough crumbs off of your plush robe. Company is coming…
GEMINI - You are no stranger to boredom, in that it happens to you too easily. You and Aries may or may not want to hang out this week and compare “boring” lives. This is called “calm” and it may feel somewhat foreign to you. You, like Aries, are embarking on a new era and waiting for something to happen. During this time of calm, don’t waste time ruminating (one of your spiritual gifts!) about the past. Instead, dare to go within that very chatty mind and re-evaluate some things. I feel that you may want to consider taking a more conservative approach to something. It could be money, or it could be how you spend your physical energy. But you’d do well to recognize that lack of chaos is not necessarily boredom.
CANCER - You have manifested some great things during a difficult time. You may have so many opportunities and projects that you don’t know where to put your energy. (After I typed that, it sounded familiar, so I just read the prior 2 weeks BitchScopes for you...this message seems to be in line with those as well.) Prosperity is either here, or its coming. But make sure you take time to have a plan for say, three big projects, and don’t put them on autopilot. You’re restlessness and ability to get distracted could derail some things if you don’t stay focused.
LEO - I feel like the way you deal with money is undergoing a change, or needs to. This isn’t a bad thing or an omen. This is a message to get your shit together a bit in a particular area. You may have been coasting or on autopilot where money is concerned, or you may be excessively worried. Whatever it is, something different needs to happen. More careful thought, organization, planning, and “rulership” of your finances is due. The word “rulership” came to me as I was typing, but it feels so accurate for a Leo. Money is a part of your Kingdom that can not be ignored. Don’t begrudge it, don’t hate it, don’t dread it. Value and respect it and rule over it, so it doesn’t rule over you.
VIRGO - A little tough love, Virg, because you can handle it. You’re in your own way a bit. A great deal of success and happiness is yours for the taking. But you need to get a little more focused and organized. If depression or negative thinking has been a thing for you for a while, it may be because you need a focal point within yourself instead of others. The chaos around you is a reflection of your internal life, not a judgement or failure on your part. You may be spread a little thin. Take some time to look at what you spend your time, thoughts, money, and energy on. If you can’t pinpoint your niche, maybe ask a trusted friend or advisor. Good times are coming, and by that I mean love and/or fulfillment is very likely. But you need to be ready for it. This is one of those “dress for the job you want, not the job you have” moments (and “dressing” may be an energetic thing here).
LIBRA - The hard work you have done in your partnerships will be paying off very soon. This partnership could be business, personal, or spiritual. In any case, you’ve sacrificed and squeezed and challenged yourself and your “other”. During this time in between cycles, don’t start doubting yourself. Use this time to observe what’s working and what’s not, and make adjustments accordingly. The security you deeply crave is coming, if it is not already knocking on your door…
SCORPIO - You may be due for a “come to Jesus” talk, as they say. By that I mean that what has transpired in the past may show up now for reconciling. Where have you, in the past, been a bit careless? That’s the theme for what is showing up in your life now as a responsibility and burden. While you may feel overwhelmed, it is important that you stay grounded and do the necessary work. This is very likely related to Saturn, so you might look to him in your chart to see what’s up. A new cycle is coming, and soon. But you really must tie up loose ends, handle karmic debts and complete the business of the currently ending cycle.
SAGITTARIUS - You may be in a bit of a fight with yourself. Granted, it is probably about someone else, but the real action is taking place internally. What’s really needed is forgiveness, and it may require some work on your part. Forgiveness isn’t something you can fake. It is also talked about far too much in my opinion. I am not one to “force” myself to forgive someone. But in this case, it looks like you need to examine it. You will likely need to withdraw a bit in order to get this done. But the payoff will be huge in the new cycle that is waiting for you.
CAPRICORN - You’ve just emerged from a cocoon. Your wings are wet and floppy. You want to fly but you have to wait just a bit more. So while you are waiting, do a little self reflection. You have put in a lot of work over the last couple years. A lot. In all aspects of life, really. What has worked out and what hasn’t? And can you accept failure? Failure IS an option, and in fact, a requirement. Failures give us clarity about our next action. Once your wings are dry and its time for you to fly, remember to be fair, not only to others, but to yourself.
AQUARIUS - Well seeing as Saturn is now on your front steps, it is time you stepped up your game a little. To be an effective Queen or King, you must have your royal poop in a group, or at least have an idea about how to group them. You’ve had time to be distracted and maybe even a bit lazy. But this isn’t going to cut it going forward...not if you want a Kingdom...er, Queendom. Whatever. To be ruler of your weird little world, you must dig in, get focused, and do some hard work. It ain’t easy, bein’ Queen…
PISCES - Bored, disorganized, overwhelmed. Do you know this song? Let’s sing it together, because we all know it after 2020. If 2020 was an infant, it had a blowout diaper, and it leaked out on you, the car seat, the crib, the dog, and your vision board. Now you have to clean it up and reorganize things. Stay with me as I get grosser with this metaphor....Use that shit to fertilize your dreams! This is looking like a positive year for you, and your garden WILL grow. But why not utilize what you learned and gleaned from the weeds of 2020 to really boost the results? What did you learn? Write it down and adjust your vision board accordingly.