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Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20
Capricorns love a list, so when the sun and new moon in your sign on January 3 throws open your Happy Birthday Cappy portal for planning the year ahead, don’t forget to include regular self-care routines and plenty of playtime. This month’s retrograde of Venus in your sign flashes a red-light reminder that success in life is not just about agendas and milestones. Enjoying the moment is more important than ever, especially during the last days of January, when Venus emerges refreshed to join the moon, Mars, Mercury and Pluto all in your goaty sign for a joyous Capricornian cavort.
Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 19
Pisces Feb 20 - Mar 20
Aries Mar 21 - Apr 21
January’s celestial weather report issues a warning about this month’s mouthy, outspoken Mars, posing the question: Is airing your opinions more important than offending a friend? You be the judge. Mercury’s mid-month retrograde in Aquarius is an excellent opportunity to make friends with your thoughts and feelings. Yes, they’ll be tumultuous at times, but your own intelligence and intuition are the internal compass you can trust this year. When your planet ruler Uranus starts stirring up life on Earth for all of us around mid-month, set your sights on January’s grand ˋQDOH VXQ MRLQLQJ 6DWXUQ LQ \RXU VLJQ to celebrate all things ‘Aquirkyan’.
You’re the winner of January’s astrological jackpot, because what more assured way to start 2022 than with hearty Jupiter, the planet that makes things happen, aligned in Pisces with your celestial mentor, Neptune, for months to come? Questions to consider DV \RX WDNH WKH FRQˋGHQW QHZ HGLWLRQ RI yourself on this year’s road are: Where do I need more structure and discipline? And how can I balance my ideals with what’s realistic? Mercury retrograde from mid-month onwards recommends double-checking the details of all business dealings carefully, because WKH ˋQH OLQH EHWZHHQ IDFW DQG IDQWDV\ is extra sketchy right now.
How does expansive Jupiter broadening and extending Aries perspective beyond immediate, what’s-next thinking affect you this January? By strengthening your ability to manage pressure and stress. And by making the choices about what you face head-on, and what you don’t, simpler and clearer. Mars is presently initiating a powerful push to let go the weight of outgrown attachments, onerous obligations and unnecessary accumulations. Follow his encouragement to liberate yourself from suffocation, even just a little each day, and watch your brighter self become increasingly free to share more of your radiance with the world.
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The Australian Women’s Weekly
