Venus enters Capricorn on Friday, January 8th, at 9:41 am CST. This isn't the most fun or exciting placement for Venus, but it will allow us to take stock and evaluate things from a more realistic perspective. We should also use this time to look at our financial situation and assess it realistically, as Venus also rules money. Venus in Capricorn is here to teach us that life can't always be fun, but also that fun maybe isn't the most important part of our lives anyway. Commitment, loyalty, and dedication are overlooked, undervalued assets that we must also learn to appreciate.
Mercury Enters Aquarius
Friday, January 8th at 6:00 am CST, Mercury leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius. Mercury will spend a little longer than usual here (until March 15th) due to an upcoming retrograde on January 30th that will last until February 20th. Now we will have a chance to zoom way out and get a different perspective on matters. We can finally let of being pedantic in our thoughts and words. Now we are being called to use our voices and stories to speak out against what we think is wrong.
Mars Enters Taurus
Mars finally leaves Aries and enters Taurus on January 6th at exactly 4:27 pm CST. Mars spent six months in Aries, which is unusually long due to a retrograde. I know many of us have felt a lot of frustration over the last six months, hopefully that will change now. Mars will stay in Taurus until March 3rd with no retrogrades, yay! Mars in Taurus is all about slow and consistent action, so focus your energy on things you can stick to and matters that require commitment. Check-in with yourself and make sure you are making progress, though; Mars can sometimes be a little too slow in Taurus, so make sure you aren't putting things off.
January's Astrology
Sun Enters Capricorn
On December 21st, the Sun will leave Sagittarius and enter Capricorn at exactly 4:02 am CST. Today also marks the Solstice, a day when the Sun spends the least amount of time above the horizon in the northern hemisphere and the most in the southern. And to top things off, it is also the day of the Great Conjunction, when Jupiter and Saturn meet in Aquarius. To say the least, this is a turning point, finally, at the end of 2020.
The Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn
On Monday, December 21st, Jupiter and Saturn will join each other in the 0 degree of Aquarius, an event that only happens once every 20 years. Jupiter and Saturn haven’t been together in Aquarius since 1405. This also sets off a new 200-year cycle making this Great Conjunction also a Great Mutation. This is a significant shift that we will experience gradually as a society.
Mercury Enters Capricorn
On Sunday, December 20th, Mercury enters Capricorn at 5:07 pm CST. Mentally things will start to get a little more serious and toned down compared to when Mercury was in Sagittarius. The good news is that Saturn (Capricorn’s ruler) is in Aquarius now infusing Capricorn with a little lighter energy than it’s used to.
Jupiter Enters Aquarius
Jupiter enters Aquarius on Saturday, December 19th at 7:07 am CST. Jupiter will stay here for about a year, with some dips back and forth due to its retrograde starting in June. While Jupiter was in Capricorn it was very concerned with societal structures and the authorities within those structures. Jupiter in Aquarius doesn’t really care about any of that. It wants us to think bigger; it wants us to expand our perception of what’s possible.
Saturn Re-Enters Aquarius
On Wednesday, December 16th, Saturn leaves Capricorn and re-enters Aquarius, where it will spend the next two and a half years. Saturn was previously in Aquarius for a bit in March, but it didn’t stay there long because of its retrograde. Saturn will also be activating squares to the fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, and Scorpio) now. Just like when it was in Capricorn, Saturn is especially comfortable here as it is one of the two signs Saturn naturally rules. Even though it is comfortable in both signs, Saturn in Aquarius will be quite different than Saturn in Capricorn.
Venus Enters Sagittarius
Venus will leave Scorpio and enter Sagittarius on Tuesday, December 15th. This will be another significant energy shift. Where Venus in Scorpio was intense and intimate, Venus in Sagittarius will be much more exuberant and adventurous. Venus will also be ruled by a Jupiter that has just entered Aquarius, really setting off a new era where we embrace what is possible.
Solar Eclipse and New Moon in Sagittarius
On Monday, December 14th, there will be a Solar Eclipse and New Moon in 23 degrees of Sagittarius. The eclipse itself will last about three hours. Do not start anything important on Monday. Solar eclipses bring intense energy that does not lend itself well to new beginnings. Instead, focus on what you should eliminate or cut out of your life. This is a good time to purge what hasn’t been working for you or is holding you back.
Mercury Enters Sagittarius
On Tuesday, December 1st, Mercury will enter Sagittarius at 1:51 pm CST. The way we think and communicate will undergo quite a transformation compared to when Mercury was in Scorpio. We need to allow ourselves more mental freedom and the space to find our sense of humor once again. Above all, we should remember that the world is still full of things that we find interesting
December's Astrology
Sun Enters Sagittarius
Today, November 21st, the Sun leaves Scorpio at 2:40 pm CST and enters Sagittarius. After spending some time going inward and being perceptive, we can now focus our attention on what really matters to us. The Sun will finally be in a fire sign again, so we can expect to have a little more energy and drive for the next few weeks. Also, since Sagittarius is a mutable sign, we have extra flexibility and adaptability to use to our advantage.
Venus Enters Scorpio
Venus leaves Libra and enters Scorpio this morning on November 21st. It’s time to leave diplomacy aside and get deep for a while. We should consider what we’ve pushed down or aren’t dealing with that is keeping us from getting what we want. We should also look into what financial issues we’ve been avoiding that may be holding us back or tying us down.
Mars Turns Direct
On Friday, November 13th, Mars ends its retrograde in Aries and stations direct. The last two months have been frustrating and, at times, depleting. It is understandable if we feel like we’ve been spinning our wheels for a while now. Thankfully, Mars is finally direct, and we can begin to take action around our frustrations and the things that haven’t been working for us.
Mercury Turns Direct
November's Astrology
Venus Enters Libra
On October 27th at exactly 8:41 pm, Venus will enter Libra. Venus will finally be in a sign that it has rulership over, giving it some extra advantage here. Venus will also now be in an air sign, so intellectual ideals will be emphasized, along with justice and cooperation. The next few weeks are a good time to engage with higher concepts and ideals. Venus in Libra also gives us more of an eye for beauty, so consider using the time to do some shopping or redecorating. Libra especially likes to improve on whatever it can, so replace or upgrade something if you’ve meant to.
Sun Enters Scorpio
On Thursday, October 22nd, the Sun enters Scorpio at 6:00 pm CDT. It’s a big change from the Sun’s ruler being Venus when it was in Libra to Mars, and a retrograde Mars on top of it. Scorpio’s energy tends to bring stuff up, specifically stuff others would rather leave alone. With the Sun here, repressed things relating to our ego can especially bubble up during this time. Look into what hurts your feelings or bruises your ego for the next few weeks.