Astrological monthly forecast January 2025
Happy New Year, dear reader!
Welcome to the Year of the Wooden Snake!
On January 3, 2025, there will be an exact opposition of retrograde Mars in Leo and Pluto in Aquarius, and in addition, the Sun in Capricorn quincunx with retrograde Jupiter in Gemini is not a good start to 2025. This is a volatile energy of high tension, upheaval and turmoil in the world which will last until April 2025.
The next exact opposition of Mars in Leo and Pluto in Aquarius will be on April 26 and 27, 2025…
This powerful, but ominous opposition at the beginning of the year can be the cause of global escalation of military conflicts and disturbed power relations and challenges us to face issues of control, ambition and authenticity.
The opposition of retrograde Mars in Leo (I AM) and Pluto in Aquarius (WE ARE) is reinforced in the first half of January 2025 by the current square of retrograde Jupiter in Gemini and Saturn in Pisces. We are in a phase characterized by various forms of crisis and economic restrictions.
The transit of Venus in Pisces from January 4 to February 4, 2025 is a planetary power of comfort, creativity and transcendence during these turbulent times.
Venus in Pisces is at its highest frequency and brings increased sensitivity. This transit of dreams and divine love does require discernment, because there is a great danger that people do not want to see reality and get lost in wishful thinking, addiction and escapism.
Jupiter retrograde in Gemini also squares Saturn in Pisces in the first half of January 2025. Although not exact, its influence can seriously hinder economic growth. This tense square between these two planetary giants has a negative impact on consumer confidence and the economic climate worldwide.
From January 9 to January 28, 2025, Mercury is in Capricorn. This period bridges the gap between vision and manifestation and is a time of constructive and logical problem-solving, streamlining and setting realistic goals.
From January 7, 2025, Mars is retrograde in Cancer again. Mars does not feel at home in the watery realm of Cancer. Retrograde Mars opens up a cesspool of trauma, unspoken anger, fears, or resentments. Mars retrograde in Cancer is like a tidal wave that retreats and exposes what lies beneath the surface to return with the power of the now direct Chiron in Aries as a divine wave of healing.
From January 12, 2025, the North Node shifts from Aries to the water sign of Pisces.
The North Node shifts back in the zodiac every 1.5 years, giving us a collective opportunity to evolve. The last time with the North Node in Pisces was in 2006! The karmic North Node is our cosmic direction indicator. The North Node in Pisces asks for trust in a greater plan in these times of turbulence. A sense of community and connectedness where the element Water symbolizes the flowing power of collective interconnectedness.
Read more about the Lunar Nodes and the impact on all signs under NEWS on this website.
The first Full Moon of 2025 is the Full Wolf Moon in Cancer on January 13, 2025.
This Full Wolf Moon is in conjunction with retrograde Mars in Cancer. Things happen that we have no control over. This Full Moon can be a wake-up call to let go of fears or insecurities that have to do with the past.
Read more about this Full Moon and its influence on all zodiac signs under NEWS on this website.
The week after the Full Moon in Cancer shows a stormy and challenging atmosphere.
The cosmic energies of January 2025 are turbulent and unpredictable, but they pave the way for a profound transformation, personal and collective.
From January 20, 2025, the Sun travels through visionary Aquarius, the sign of the collective, equality, technology and the new era.
On the same day, the inauguration of Donald J. Trump also takes place and then the Sun in Aquarius is at 0º almost in conjunction with Pluto in Aquarius.
The United States is in the midst of a profound rebirth with the Pluto Return and the conjunction of the Sun and Pluto in Aquarius shows that a new era is beginning.
For the first time in many years, the outer planets and nodes shift in sequence to 0 degrees.
Pluto takes the lead at 0º Aquarius. From March 31, 2025 Neptune will be at 0º Aries, from May 26, 2025 Saturn will be at 0º Aries, from June 10, 2025 Jupiter will be at 0º Gemini, from July 8, 2025 Uranus will be at 0º in Gemini and in September and October 2025 Neptune in retrograde will be back at 0º in Aries.
For anyone born with their ascendant, Sun, Moon or planets or 0 degrees of a zodiac sign this means a brand new powerful chapter.
Old situations will disappear, all what was taken for granted will no longer be tolerated.
The Sun forms an exact conjunction with Pluto in Aquarius on January 21, 2025.
This conjunction initiates a deep alchemical process, dismantling outdated beliefs and revealing the power of authentic individuality. Themes of liberation, truth and unity come to the fore, encouraging us to shed the limitations of conformity and fulfill the unique roles we are meant to play within the greater Whole.
On January 25, 2025 there will be a cosmic spectacle as there will be a planetary parade of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune!
A planetary parade does not happen often and heralds a period of crucial change or moments of great significance. This alignment amplifies the planetary energies as a dynamic blend of energies that makes us aware of the grandeur of the universe.
On January 26, 2025, Saturn in Pisces forms a semi-square with Pluto in Aquarius, which can be a dangerous aspect of bitterness, disappointment, blockages, economic constraints, and political tensions at the end of January 2025.
From January 27 to February 14, 2025, Mercury travels through Aquarius.
Mercury in Aquarius challenges old mental frameworks, promotes innovation and collaboration, and connects abstract inspiration with practical action. We are in a time when it is possible to anchor cosmic wisdom into tangible reality for meaningful change.
On January 29, 2025, the New Moon in Aquarius is the start of the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Wooden Snake. The first New Moon of 2025 is a portal of collective Awakening, of infinite possibilities, of innovation, truth and progress, strategic growth and profound renewal.
The New Moon conjunction with Pluto in Aquarius is the beginning of the Aquarian Age.
Now is the time to align with your highest purpose, to lay the foundation for a future of clarity, transformation and endless possibilities.
Read more about this New Moon and its influence on all zodiac signs under NEWS on this website!
The first month of 2025 ends on January 30 with Uranus turning direct in Taurus, a shift from internal reform to external revolution.
Uranus turning direct in Taurus and Jupiter turning direct in Gemini from February 4, 2025 could be a step in the right direction towards peace.
With direct Uranus in Taurus, expect shifts in finances, cryptocurrency, nature, values, our bodies, identity and self-care. When Uranus awakens from retrograde it feels like a lightning bolt hitting the earth and its inhabitants to release everything that no longer resonates with the higher frequency of our soul.
I wish all my readers an inspiring and safe month of January!
Marlies Goovers
