Astrological Forecast January 2023
Happy New Year!
The Year of the Rabbit 2023 is off to a slow start due to Mars retrograde in Gemini and Mercury retrograde in Capricorn.
Still, something is in the air and this has to do with Uranus turning direct in Taurus in the second half of January 2023….
The aftermath of the Total Lunar Eclipse at 16º56 in Taurus of November 8, 2022 conjunct the reformer Uranus in Taurus has a major economic impact on the first half of 2023 and so in January 2023.
Taurus rules money, assets, safeties and sureties, global currencies, stock markets, procedures, structures, systems and the real estate market. A decision on the introduction of the digital currency can be made in the first half of 2023, but we will also be faced with a global crisis in the monetary system, which will further reduce purchasing power, cause scarcity and inflation skyrocketing.
Until January 3, 2023 Venus, the planet of love and beauty will remain high in the peaks of Capricorn and this steadfast and practical energy at the beginning of 2023 is favorable for shaking hands, making a promise, making serious plans and connections for the long term.
With Mercury’s retrograde energy, long-term goals and aspirations are being evaluated.
Venus travels through the air sign Aquarius from January 4 to January 27, 2023. With Venus in Aquarius, the desire for personal freedom in our relationships grows and so does the desire to express love and personal appearance in universal, unique and eccentric ways.
From January 12, 2023 red planet Mars goes direct at the critical degree of 8º8.0 in Gemini, but its slowing and lethargic effect remains clearly noticeable until mid-March 2023, despite the fiery impulse from Jupiter in Aries.
Direct Mars will have a major impact on American society in the first three months of 2023, with President Biden facing deteriorating health and former President Trump making himself heard again.
The emotional energy of the Full Moon at 16º in the water sign of Cancer on January 6, 2023 makes us look back at what happened last year. Many have had to leave home in search of safety and security, have built a new life or are still on their way to safety.
Read more about this Full Moon in Cancer and its influence on all zodiac signs under NEWS on this website.
Considering the shadow period, Mars in Gemini and Mercury in Capricorn can lead to travel cancellations and event postponements, extreme weather conditions, traffic chaos, strikes, logistical chaos with communication and infrastructure, confusion, miscommunication and professional or financial challenges until mid-February 2023.
Public opinion will not accept that structural decisions and social regulations taken at the end of 2022 to be implemented. There will be disruptions in justice, politics and the top of business community, unrest in public opinion, disbelief about what is proclaimed from above and in the media.
There will be a lot of discord and social unrest in January 2023.
Expect fierce debates and conversations where opinions are defended with fire and sword.
The conjunction of the Sun and Pluto in Capricorn of January 19, 2023, under the planetary challenge of Venus and Uranus, can greatly influence structural decisions that have been previously postponed and underscores the need to strike a healthy balance between give and take.
Consensus may be reached in the second half of January 2023 when Venus and Saturn take the helm in Aquarius.
Venus in Aquarius challenges retrograde Uranus in Taurus in the second half of January 2023, which can put a strain on relationships. Venus and Uranus are in mutual reception, that is: Venus is in Aquarius (the sign of Uranus) and Uranus is in Taurus (the sign of Venus). Venus in Aquarius wants freedom and this mutual reception amplifies this energy. Giving each other space…
From January 21, 2023, the Sun travels through the air sign of Aquarius, the visionary sign associated with Uranus. A progressive, independent and freedom-loving energy that accelerates everyday life. A period colored by self-expression, creativity and originality, unconventional and innovative ideas.
This Aquarius energy is amplified with the New Moon on 1º in Aquarius of January 21, 2023.
This energy feels new and inviting making dreams come true. With this New Moon, there is forward thinking when it comes to crisis management and solving societal, social, environmental, scientific and technological issues. Everything that fascinates us, everything new, independent and innovative exerts an enormous attraction on us. This New Moon brings new opportunities for friendships, social groups and communities.
Read more about this New Moon in Aquarius and its influences on all zodiac signs under NEWS on this website.
From January 22, 2023, Uranus in Taurus will go direct again. The direct move of Uranus into Taurus is accompanied by major changes and disruptions.
Since 2018, Uranus, the planet of revolution, chaos and radical change has been traveling through the constellation Taurus and will remain in Taurus until the end of April 2026.
Whenever Uranus interacts with another planet we can expect the unexpected, both positive and negative. Uranus is forcing humanity forward as a collective to find new ways to grow and evolve. Uranus in Taurus is about global financial institutions and currencies and environmental awareness.
Uranus in Taurus is like a dormant volcano erupting, a cosmic awakening, a moment of hope for change at the start of the new year. Take into account financial instability and earthly changes that require us to be flexible. As destabilizing and frightening as these gradual changes are, this transformation is necessary for the evolution of humanity.
With Uranus going direct, the chance of accidents increases, so caution is advised.
The last week of January 2023 moves at a high pace due to the cooperation of the Sun in Aquarius and Mars in Gemini, our cosmic accelerator.
Reinforced by the inspiring and groundbreaking energy of Jupiter in Aries, we may say that the year of 2023 has truly begun.
Wishing you all a pleasant and healthy January 2023!
Marlies Goovers
