This week is a bit of a carry over from last week, but kicked up a notch in intensity. In fact, more than one notch may be involved. If you look at these transits, you’ll see what I mean. The vast majority of this week’s transits are fire and water….which creates boiling water. This is an emotionally touchy week, not just because of the Full Moon in Cancer (which is always a doozy), but Eris and Lilith are spreading seeds of conflict, Mars has his dukes up, and Neptune and Mercury could create some confusion.
If there was ever a week to keep a low profile, this is it…unless you want to be involved in a heated conflict and you like drama. You may not be able to avoid all of the potential pissing matches, but you can certainly decide to not be an instigator.
Keep a close eye on your feelings as they bubble up. Choose your words carefully. Give yourself a healthy outlet to release any anger and frustration. Next week offers better opportunities to make progress. But generally speaking, I would suggest using these next few weeks to gain clarity and focus. There will be a time to push but it’s a few weeks away. For now, keen observation is your best friend. Document ideas or important details. If you use this week’s energy wisely, you will notice several ways you can get a leg up on the competition, who is likely less aware of what’s happening energetically.
The last 2 weeks of this month there are several planets changing signs and direction, so we will feel a little thrown off balance as we adjust. This is yet another reason why this week it would be wise to ground yourself and really connect with your inner voice so that you can keep that crazy bitch on track.
Good luck. Stay out of jail. Wear your power red lipstick or your lucky socks, and go out there and quietly slay the competition by being a precise, exacting, cunning badass bitch!
(Footnote: Occasionally I get some pushback about the word “bitch” from men. Sometimes they are confused about the whole thing. Some of them feel excluded from this movement where we are taking back our power. So I’ve decided that badass men who are not active members of the patriarchy are “Bitchsters”. Women are Bitches, or Bitchtresses. Non binary bitches can choose whatever bitch title suits them. All bitches are welcome to this party. All of us want the same things: understanding, freedom, personal power, safety, and equality. The End.)
Jan 10
Sun sextile Neptune - heightened sensitivity, creativeness, and psychic awareness
Jan 11
Mars square Neptune - low vibes, suspiciousness, deceit
Sun conjunct Juno - desire for partnership and devotion
Jan 13
Pallas square Lilith - idealism at odds with rebellion
Sun square Eris - danger danger! Chaos, discord and general trouble. Lay low, don’t push where you don’t want a war
Jan 14
Mercury Retrograde at 10° Aquarius - associations, hopes, and technology will undergo some wonky energy. Friendships can get weird, technology can go sideways, general communication will need to be cautious and intentional
Jan 15
Mars trine Eris - your ambitions to shake things up can make progress
Jan 16
Sun conjunct Pluto - increased personal power, but with the possibility of power struggles with other authorities
Juno square Eris - desire for partnership is at odds with desire for freedom
Jan 17
Full Moon at 27° Cancer 06:48 pm - cathartic emotional release
Neptune conjunct Pallas - artistic imagination with some manipulation sprinkled in
ARIES - Your friends and family are going to be at the forefront of the action over the next few weeks. Make sure your close friends know how you feel about them, especially friends who may not be a part of your every day life. Reconnect. Be intentional and organized about get togethers and plans so that Mercury doesn’t throw a wrench into the situation. If your running or fitness routine has been messy, getting it back on track will give you a good outlet, becauuuuse…family issues could be fraught with emotion. Be sensitive, but don’t feed the drama fire any kindling. If you have feelings that need to be shared, try to do so when your head is clear and you’re not fired up.
TAURUS - Communication at work or with other professionals is going to be important for the next several weeks. The full moon may bring up some sort of communication snafu, error, or issue that needs to be corrected. This could be anything from a downed data server to a compromised security issue. Make sure you have all the information you need to get it properly corrected. This is also a good time to review and analyze any contracts, loans, things that have terms and conditions that may have changed. Sign off on them after Mercury is direct if possible. If its not possible, don’t sweat it. This is also a perfect time to review your professional social media accounts and make sure it reflects what you want it to.
GEMINI - You may be re-examining your personal beliefs, guiding philosophies, and personal values. Are your activities aligned with those beliefs? Also, I hate to say it but if you have travel plans coming up soon, they may be screwed up. Obviously covid is continuing to be a giant pain in the ass, but Mercury retrograde also occurs in your 9th house of travel. So adjust and flex as needed. You’ll be able to take the trip a little later. The full moon will light up things you need to know regarding your income and budget. So get out your spreadsheet and do some analysis to see what’s coming in and going out. You’ll be glad you did it (I feel you may find some hidden money).
CANCER - The astrology is going to feel extra personal to you for a few weeks. Your 8th house of intimacy, other people’s money, and “weird stuff” is activated by Mercury retrograde. Feelings of vulnerability are likely. This is emphasized by the full moon in your sign, which is bound to highlight how you feel about yourself and your projection out into the world. Take a look at any loans you have and see if they can be re-financed. Try to pay off anything that is old and get that shit out of your way and out of your energy. This all sounds kind of boring, but this full moon is going to show you your next steps on your path and you are going to see a transformation of yourself and parts of your financial life that are going to be really good! Have faith.
LEO - Mending fences in relationships is a theme for you this Mercury retrograde. Any inaccurate perceptions made by your or of you can be corrected in a positive way at this time. Mercury and the full moon are working in an interesting partnership for you, because the full moon will show you things that you’ve avoided, forgotten about or put on hold. Between that and the cleaning up of relationship detritus, you’re getting a car wash and detail for your being. This is a great time for some shadow work if you feel called to it. Or maybe a few sessions with a life coach to give you some perspective on how to clean up and move forward.
VIRGO - You could be in for some shake ups in your day to day life. Your routine may be disrupted and this will certainly throw you off, mentally. Wait for the dust to settle before you decide how to take over the world this year. Really ground yourself and do what you do best…analyze. What do you want your daily life to look like, and who do you want around you? Speaking of people around you…the full moon is likely to shed light on your associations, friendships, and maybe even dreams and goals you’ve had for yourself. Create a fresh vision for your life and decide who you want in it.
LIBRA - You’re one of the signs that is likely to really enjoy both Mercury retrograde and this full moon! Play, creativity, romance, and general fun are in store for you during this Mercury retrograde. This will be a nice break from the intense work issues that have been around for a bit. You’ll feel relaxed and secure. And professionally, the energy is still high, but instead of being intense, this full moon may get you some of the attention or reward you deserve. Of course if you’ve been not doing your job very well, that attention might be icky. But chances are, I could bounce a quarter off of your work ethic, so this should be positive.
SCORPIO - You are going to get some clarity, perhaps even a glimpse or a vision, or your future. The information that is illuminated will allow you to course correct as needed. You will want to (if you aren’t drawn to do this instinctively) take a look at the foundations you inherited from your family. You are not obligated to proceed on the path your family has set for you. This is a really good time for manifesting, doing a vision board, recording dreams and other sources of inspiration. Build the life you want, not necessarily the one you inherited.
SAGITTARIUS - Your social life and the life you may share with a partner are affected for the next few weeks. There may be a shuffling of friends, neighbors, or siblings that changes who is closest to you or that you interact with the most. If you are in a committed relationship, the things your partner brings to the relationship will be highlighted. This includes money and debts, as you examine where you are now (vs where you were “then” if you’ve been together a while). If done with care, Intimacy can be heightened during this process. Make sure your records, storage, files etc are secure and backed up when necessary.
CAPRICORN - You are likely to be shuffling and rearranging your resources, money, and assets to meet current needs. You will be able to fill any holes you find. Pay yourself FIRST, period. Your contracted relationships or agreements will be illuminated by the full moon, providing the information you need to take the next step. This is all tied in with the financial activity. Money and relationships can both be touchy, emotional subjects, but ultimately this will lighten your burden in the near future.
AQUARIUS - Use the next few weeks to refine your personal (which may include professional) image that you project in to the world. Clean up any energetic loose ends, which may be goals you thought you wanted to achieve but now you’ve changed, and remnants of those plans still occupy space in your routine or belief system. This is also a great time to revamp your daily routine to include things that apply toward your desired life, and remove things that no longer serve. Maybe your charitable contributions need to switch up. Maybe your client hours need to be re-assessed. You are in for a good year, so take this opportunity to polish things up.
PISCES - Your creative projects may be moving slowly, leaving you feeling like you’re watching the paint dry to see if you like the color. The reason things feel sticky and slow is because behind the scenes, things are unfolding in a way you probably have not considered. When this shows up, you will be pleasantly surprised. While you are in the waiting room, have some fun. When was the last time you did something just for the pleasure of it? Create some joy. That is not a difficult assignment!