For the week of January 22nd thru the 29th, be sure to read your Rising Sign as well:

Aries

At some point over the past year you may have been thinking, Now what? Where do I see myself going from here? How can I take all of my experiences, and knowledge, and achievements, and maybe take them to some other level. Some place that feels right for the person you are now. What changes and adjustments are you needing to make in order to have those newly evolving hopes and aspirations become a closer reality? What are you wanting to commit to going forward? Some things are still fairly new. Perhaps it is still only in the trial phase. And for that reason there are still feelings of trepidation. But sometimes, when these windows of opportunity open up, you just have to take a leap of faith, step through that window, and trust that it will bring you exactly where you need to go. 

Taurus

Taurus is usually of a more cautious and sedate nature, testing the temperature before tentatively stepping into the pool. So it comes as something of a wonderment to see your lot carrying the banner, and even taking the lead towards a new and unexplored direction. More than a few Taureans are daring themselves to stretch beyond the safety of their usual confines, in order to pursue new and exciting adventures. This is not about making changes just for the sake of change. This departure from the norm, is more about finding yourself, about an adventure of self-discovery, and reclaiming those parts of yourself that had previously been ignored. It’s about having the courage to be a better, more authentic version of yourself. Even if that means setting a precedent. Even if that means a departure from the norm. 

Gemini

Something may be telling you, you’re not in Kansas any more. You’re not quite sure when you were whisked away from what used to be known as reality, into this whole new reality, place and time. That may mean having to redefine who you are, and what your new role is going to be. It may even include trying to figure out what to call yourself. Everyone is trying to figure out how they fit in the new paradigm that is unfolding. In the process, as you are trying to figure this all out, you could also come to better appreciate some of the skills and knowledge that you had previously only taken for granted. Be prepared to be surprised. What you previously might have believed to be true, is now about to be challenged. You are much more than you thought you were. And the world is getting ready to accommodate an ever evolving, less inhibited, version of who you are becoming. 

Cancer

What does it mean to be able to have a better handle on things? To be more in control of your own destiny? Even in the midst of uncertainty? To achieve some sort of normalcy and stability, even when the world is still so unpredictable? It takes some planning and preparation. And maybe a little creative accommodation. But in some way you are being asked to take some risks, and be willing to make some changes, that will allow you to grow beyond your previous expectations of yourself. In the light of the Full Moon next Thursday, see how you can further promote or market yourself and what you do. Or maybe look for alternative and creative ways to grow your own unique brand. The Full Moon is showing you the ways that you can find your place in the world, and the best strategies that will bring you there. 

Leo

There comes a time when things that you’ve been putting up with, things that you’ve been letting slide (If only to avoid rocking the boat, or in order to keep the status quo). At some point they are no longer tolerable. And you realize that you need to make some sort of change, or take some kind of stand. With the Full Moon in your sign on the 28th, this could be one of those times. On the other hand, the more resistant you are to whatever changes are needed to be made, the more difficult these days could feel. It is probably best to try to find ways to go with the flow, or look for more creative solutions. And if it proves to be impossible to change a situation, sometimes the best solution is to learn to accept and embrace the human experience for what it is, realizing that even at its best, it is imperfect. The Leo’s that are most affected by the upcoming Full Moon are those born between July 29th and August 3rd, or have 6-11º of Leo Rising, however all Leo’s are bound to feel this Full Moon illuminating your sign. 

Virgo

It will be hard to ignore certain distracting circumstances in your life, and in the world at large, as we approach the Full Moon on the 28th. You are intent on following through with your goals, taking care of business, and making sure that you are on schedule. However, the erratic and unpredictable nature of the current weather could find you scrambling to update your schedules, rearrange your routines, and adapt to whatever unexpected changes may arise. These could just be distractions that are impossible to ignore. Or they could be actual changes of plans due to circumstances beyond your control. The key is to be as flexible as possible in order to avoid the inevitable frustration. Even the best laid plans may need to be readjusted. And sometimes all you can do in such circumstances is learn to go with the flow. 

Libra

Any restrictions or irritations being imposed on you from others will be hard to ignore. And that goes for value judgments as well. You will not be limited or defined by other’s expectations or moral judgments. You are who you are and will not be judged, limited or repressed. Uranus dares you to embrace your own brand, and to open yourself up to your own creative and magical gifts that have been lying dormant up until now. Libra, who refrains from rocking the boat, is being asked to have the courage to unleash her inner wraiths and set them free. Other things that can also be released are your own deep and unrealized talents. See what is being revealed in the light of the Full Moon. It is trying to show you something. And it can no longer be denied. 

Scorpio

Home, family, unity, are things that are pretty important to you right now. Gathering the tribe, and becoming whole, brings you the strength to be able to deal with the harsh realities, and the unexpected challenges that we all are bound to face in our everyday lives. So it comes as something of a surprise when people are acting in such unpredictable ways that challenge your patience, and could even put you on the defensive. What can be gathered in the startling light of the Full Moon on the 28th, might be the appreciation of your own individuality. Yes, home, family and tribe are important. But so is understanding and seeing each part of the tribe as a unique and individual entity. Through acceptance of them as individuals with their own needs, ideas and ways of doing things; you are also being given permission to bean individual in your own right. 

Sagittarius

It could feel as if a threshold is being crossed. Rules are changing. Doors and opportunities are opening. And in the unrest that accompanies all periods of change, there are also these opportunities to redefine our lives. But one thing that could also become apparent is any dissent or underlying differences. These may be more apparent in the light of the full moon. So you may come to ask: Where have you or someone else been placing undue judgments or limitations on each other, to the point that you are feeling unable to fully express yourself? Or conversely who or what are those who have been acting so irresponsibly that they are perceived to be a danger or threat to all that you have been striving so hard to build up? These differences may become more obvious, but they should not deflect you from your ultimate goals. Keep this in mind as we move through this liminal time of change. 

Capricorn

How difficult the rest of this month will be may depend on how set you are in your ways. Conditions that you have been putting up with and tolerating, could begin to feel untenable. As a result of a series of upsetting events, it soon becomes apparent that things are not necessarily what you had thought they were. From the leaky faucet, to the annoying neighbors, to the inexplicable changes that you feel are being imposed on you. Whatever has worn out, has outlived its usefulness, or can no longer be ignored, has to be tended to, and cannot be ignored. But rather than combating the problem head on, look for creative or innovative solutions to the problems that plague you. This may mean having to make some personal changes and adjustments of your own. But in the end it will be well worth it. 

Aquarius

All the planets are coming to congregate in your sign, bringing you front and center. This can bring some elements of restlessness, as well as some anticipation and optimism for the future and all that it can bring. But perhaps the most important thing that can be achieved over the next several weeks, is a more profound understanding of who you are, and where you see yourself going in the foreseeable future. This includes not only coming to realize those things that you do want in your life, the things that are important to you, but also those things that you don’t want and that are not important. Having that clarity will be important over the years ahead, especially if you find yourself in the early phases of forging a brand new path. You and only you will be walking that path. So making it a truer extension of who you are is all the more important. 

Pisces

One way to navigate these unpredictable and changeable periods of time is with a great deal of wisdom and flexibility. Pisces has this tremendous capacity and ability to flow with changes, allowing them to bring you where you need to go. But there is another way to navigate challenging weather, and that is through acceptance. Acceptance of yourself, but also accepting others where they are and who they are. This may mean having to put side any lingering resentments or painful memories. To move on from what may have been. But by doing this inner housecleaning, it also makes room for better things to take root in your heart and mind. Things such as the sort of compassion that arises through the understanding of how we are all so deeply interdependent with one another in this great cosmic experiment we call life.