For the week of January 8th thru the 15th, be sure to read your Rising Sign as well:

Aries

The inclination of Aries is to lash out at limitations, and keep fighting even and especially when they are stuck between a rock and a hard place. And there are times when we need to fight the good fight. And there are also times when it is more helpful to yield or wait and see what is going to happen. But whatever you do, avoid fanning any flames over the next few weeks, if it can at all be helped. Take things slowly and deliberately, no matter how reckless or impatient you may be feeling. You want to make sure that you don’t skip important details or make any mistakes. And if you do meet with resistance, run into obstacles, or are faced with delays, don’t necessarily give up. Delays can sometimes prove to be fortuitous. And you will want to conserve your energy. Look for ways to use your energy judiciously instead of banging your head against a brick wall. The highest expression of Aries is the hero, but the hero who knows when to fight and when it is best to hold back. A good affirmation for the upcoming New Moon in Capricorn on January 12-13th might be: I see my limitations as a guide and a means to accept the things I cannot change, in order to focus on the goals and outcomes that I do have control over. 

Taurus

Uranus is stationing in your sign. For the 5 months that Uranus has been retrograde, things have been marinating on the back burner, and now it is getting ready to be unleashed. Now that Mars is also in your sign, it’s going to bring the full expression of Uranus to fruition. Mars will motivate you. But you will also need to pace yourself. Mars/Uranus can get on your last nerve, and exhaust you before you even get started! Know when you need to hold back, and honor your limits and boundaries. Likewise, if you are needing to set better boundaries and rules, this might be the week to do so. We are in a time of change, and there’s no telling what this period can and will bring. You can use it to make the changes that you’ve been wanting to make. But also be prepared for a few unexpected detours along the way. Our lives are about to get very interesting. A good intention for the New Moon in Capricorn on January 12-13th may be: May I be open to seeing my true path, and recognizing the guides that will lead me where I need to go. 

Gemini

Your ruling planet, Mercury, enters Aquarius on Friday, joining the dynamic conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn this week. Aquarius is a sign that benefits Gemini, and can bring opportunities to advance your prospects and broaden your horizons. But the attending planetary picture is not without a few attending hazards. The world is embarking on a roller coaster ride of transition and change, and it will be all you can do to keep yourself from getting swept up in the commotion this week. At the very least it will be distracting. At its worst this planetary picture is pocket with all sorts of landmines: impulsive outbursts, regrettable mishaps and awkward assumptions; all of which can prove to be regrettable. Do not jump to conclusions without weighing all the facts, and check your sources. Things may appear to be moving very quickly over the course of the week, so you will want to pace yourself, and tread carefully. Use the New Moon on January 12-13th to follow through with plans for self-improvement, renovation, rebuilding, or investing in your future, and making peace with the past. This is a month of transition and transformation for Gemini. May it bring you where you need to go. 

Cancer

New Moons are about new beginnings. The New Moon in Capricorn on January 12-13th is also about making clearly defined commitments. The sign Capricorn, for Cancer, is a sign of relationships, partnering, and alliances; it is also a sign of confrontation and challenge. These moons can mark the ending or beginning of relationships and commitments, but it can also be about renewal, rebuilding and fortifying those relationships and agreements that are most important to you. When the New Moon is also conjunct the planet Pluto, as it is this week, radical transformations can also occur. Especially where other people serve as a catalyst, inspiring and compelling you to grow, reaffirm and redirect your life in such a way that you are able to heal and grow in ways that you may have not considered before. Some good intentions for this Moon might be: May I find and receive the best counsel and advice that will steer me in the right direction; And may I recognize those individuals whom I know I can truly rely on for years to come. 

Leo

In these erratic and changeable times, there is no telling what is about to happen next. Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, another twist and turn comes along to distract, confuse and change the whole picture. And because things are so unpredictable right now, it would probably be wise to avoid rocking the boat even further, as there is no telling what the consequences of doing so will be. Therefore go with caution, and avoid doing things impulsively. Make sure you are clear about what you do have control over, and what you do not. That way you can conserve your energy and focus on those things that you know you do have control over. Even if that means only being able to make progress in small but meaningful ways for now. In some way it is likely that now that Uranus is stationing direct this coming week, that there are changes ahead for you. But it may not necessarily be what you think it is. In the mean time use the New Moon on January 12-13th to make practical and productive commitments to improve your health and well being or embark on a journey towards personal self-improvement.  

Virgo

Your ruling planet, Mercury, enters Aquarius on Friday, bringing Virgo along for the ride. This is an inventive and ingenious placement for Mercury that allows you to see creative and alternative solutions, insights and even revelations. It’s great for learning any sort of new technology, or trying on a new skill for size. Dare to be a little adventurous and step outside of your usual ways of doing things. Even small changes in your daily life and routines can open you up to all sorts of creative possibilities that you had not  thought about or considered before. But also be open to some unexpected twists and turns as well this week. Things could be feeling like they are moving really quickly, and you may not know if you are coming or going. Do make good use of the New Moon in Capricorn on January 12th-13th to make the commitment to: improve a skill or learn a new skill; improving relationships with children; reinvigorating self-confidence in your own talents and abilities. Know also that when you channel yourself through something creative or expressive, you also unburden yourself from layers of emotional baggage that you’ve been carrying. 

Libra

Your ruling planet, Venus, enters Capricorn on Friday, investing you with a deeper sense of purpose and understanding. Through Venus in Capricorn you are being given the opportunity to improve your personal relationships, and cultivate better support systems in the process. It also brings a more accepting attitude towards fulfilling your personal obligations. Seek to make small but meaningful improvements over the month ahead in your personal life. The sorts of little things and added touches that makes a place more of a home. Use the New Moon in Capricorn on January 12th-13th to further focus on these personal areas of your life: your home, where you are currently living, who you are living with, family relations and obligations. You might want to think about reorganizing your home environment, or making it more safe, more secure. But perhaps some of the deeper and more fundamental concerns may have something more to do with addressing habits, family relations, and old emotional patterns that you have outgrown, and no longer serve you any more. Sorting these out and resolving lingering issues, will allow you to move forward with a much lighter load. 

Scorpio

Now that Mars has entered Taurus, you will probably more aware of all of the contention and excitement in the world. What makes it even more difficult to manage is how unpredictable people are behaving. It’s almost incomprehensible. It probably makes most sense to not even try to figure out what makes people tick, or why they do the things they do. Actually what you are being given is a fuller appreciation of your own independence, and the need to be an individual in your own right. Look for creative solutions to solve contentious situations, and choose your battles wisely. Things could escalate pretty quickly with Mars now in Taurus. This is also very unpredictable weather, so be on guard. Being prepared will do you in good stead and allow you to be ready for whatever transpires. Use the New Moon in Capricorn on January 12th-13th to seek clarity and understanding. And because the New Moon is also conjunct Pluto what you come to realize or discover over the next few weeks could literally change your whole perspective. Make a commitment with the New Moon to make yourself better informed: study, research, read; but also make sure that your sources of information are reliable, well-founded and true. 

Sagittarius

It could feel like are being asked to take a leap of faith these days. And if you feel as if you are being launched out into the unknown, know that it can also be exactly what you need to bring you to the next level. Jupiter in Aquarius is bringing an element of excitement. But it is also mingled with a little trepidation. Times of change and transition are interlaced with growing pains, and maybe a few unexpected twists and turns. Flexibility is key. This month also presents opportunities for healing and understanding. Seek guidance and advice if things are feeling like they are going off the rails. And also trust that they are bringing you where you need to go. The New Moon in Capricorn on January 12th-13th is asking you to pay closer attention to your finances and long-term investments: Pay down debts; make yourself more solvent; redefining your own self-worth. Think in terms of creating a realistic budget that you know you can live with, and get all of your priorities in order. Where do you really want to invest your valuable time, talent and resources going forward? 

Capricorn

The annual New Moon in Capricorn falls on January 12th-13th. These annual New Moons are opportunities to reinvest in yourself in some significant way, and are about having more control over your own life and the direction that you want it to take. Use the New Moon to set practical goals for yourself, or create a realistic and achievable plan that you feel comfortable with. Make the intention with the New Moon to have all feelings of inferiority, or any fears of failure, easily lifted from you. Toss self-doubt out the window. These annual New Moons are opportunities to reinvent or improve yourself in some way. All the more so, because this New Moon is also conjunct the planet Pluto, which has been asking you to find the courage to take the reins of your life, including redefining who you are and how you want to be seen and respected by others. Be willing to embrace the reforms and changes in your life that are well overdue, and see what else you need to do to adjust to the changes that have already been made. Aim to be someone that you would be proud of. A good intention for this New Moon might be: May I see myself behaving in such a way that exhibits respect for myself and sets a positive example for others. 

Aquarius

Mercury enters your sign on Friday bringing news, information, and conversations to the forefront of your life for the foreseeable future. It can also help you to begin to solidify and cultivate any seeds that may be coming to fruition beneath the surface. Inquiring minds want to know, and you will find yourself gravitating towards specific ideas and subjects. Allow yourself to do so! We are entering a whole new Aquarian phase, and you are being brought along for the ride. In the process we are all going to be finding ourselves in this new world order that is emerging. What you learn over the next few months could be exhilarating, exciting, and maybe even a little mind-blowing. But there are also some cautions that you might want to be mindful of. In these crazy and changeable times, we can sometimes feel like we are in this maelstrom of change. Try to stay at the center of all of the commotion, and try not to engage in overly controversial or contentious subjects. Keep your wits about you though, because these times can also bring opportunities to try something new and different. Just don’t impulsively jump into the first thing that comes along. It’s kind of like jump rope. Timing is everything. The New Moon in Capricorn on January 12th-13th affords you the opportunity to tie up some loose ends that have been lying about. Release those things that you no longer need, in order to be able to embrace the future that is waiting for you. 

Pisces

In the midst of all the chaos and distraction, what are you needing to resolve in order to be able to move forward? What loose ends need tying up in order to create the life that is waiting for you? In order to more intimately come to that understanding, take some time to connect with your innermost ideals, hopes and wishes for the future. The New Moon in Capricorn on January 12th -13th is actually the best time for you to be making your New Year’s Resolutions. That could include things like: setting realistic and achievable aspirations that you know you can reach; creating a vision for the future; and coming to understand your place in the world. Make them simple, make them clear and achievable. But also throw in some long-term goals that are meaningful to you as well. The Capricorn Moon is your wishing moon, but it is also a practical moon. Therefore think in terms of attracting the tools and resources that will allow you to make your hopes and dreams a closer reality. A good intention for the New Moon in Capricorn might be: Today is the first day of the rest of my life, may I easily recognize that first step that will bring me closer to making my dreams a closer reality.