General
January 2023 is a model for the dynamics of the entire year 2023, the year of the Rabbit.
In this year nothing comes for free, so you are responsible for your own happiness! Almost all the planets are on the western sector, which means that the planets are ‘furthest’ from you.
The message of the Cosmos is clear: it is not about you, but about anyone else. That means that cooperation, social skills and consensus will be the way to success. Jupiter in Aries offers Leo unprecedented opportunities, but keep in the background, otherwise you will get opposition. The New Moon in Aquarius of January 21, 2023 trims all loose ends.
Love and Relationships
Saturn (Lord of Karma) has been traveling through Aquarius (the House of Relationships) since December 18, 2020 and will remain there until March 7, 2023. Both private and business commitments have been tested and hard lessons have been learned. Stable relationships have proved to be permanent and less fruitful relationships have come to an end. Also in January 2023, Leo can be tested by relationships that demand your attention, both private and business. The 7th House of Relationships is busy in January 2023 and that means there may be issues to consider. Don’t get angry, just listen. The influence of retrograde Mars in Gemini can lead to challenges.
The New Moon in Aquarius of January 21, 2023 falls for Leo in the 7th House of Relationships. From this moment on, a new relationship dynamic arises whether it is your lover, business partner, adversary or new love! This is the perfect time for a new step in the permanent relationship or the start of a new relationship, both business and private. This is a time to be open to the unexpected when it comes to establishing new constructive connections based on diplomacy, honesty and friendliness.
Family and Home
The first 10 days of January 2023 are all about family and friendship. A favorable time for a family reunion, party, or family get-together to discuss future plans for a home, renovation, or move The Sun rules your first House of Personality, so directly affects your BEING. The partial Solar Eclipse in Scorpio of October 25, 2022 fell into your House of Family and Home and this effect still shows the need to make a choice between your private life or your career or at least find a healthy balance. Moving or making plans to move or to make your living situation safer is also an issue in January 2023. In general, it remains advisable to maintain balance and peace in the family. Until May 16, 2023, Jupiter in Aries shows an energetic time for a long physical or spiritual journey, a time to go on an adventure with your family.
Career
The year 2023 starts with Mercury retrograde in Capricorn until January 17, 2023 (House of Work) and that means 2023 is off to a slow start. Leo can feel overwhelmed by work pressure or things don’t work out the way you’d like. Progress and success are only possible if you put your heart and soul into it. Profound changes in the career such as a reorganization or change in company policy, different government regulations or management change or restart are possible. The first days of January 2023 look favorable for entrepreneurs, negotiations and fruitful conversations. There are invitations for a visit or excursions to learn more about a working method. The first half of January 2023 is still unclear, so it’s better not to start a new project or try to push things through. It is better to prepare yourself well, look back on previous projects and solve existing problems by apologizing. Leo better not put pressure on others. After January 20, 2023, there is room to initiate planned projects, such as submitting a business plan or conducting important negotiations.
Finance
Mercury is your financial planet. Mercury in Capricorn is retrograde until January 17, 2023. Sufficient money is coming in, but Leo must take into account financial delays and unplanned expenses in the first half of 2023. January 2023 also shows a stable picture due to the influence of Jupiter in Aries and Mars in Gemini. To keep it that way, it is advisable not to put pressure on others this month. Give others time to respond and don’t expect too much. Also watch your budget this month, because you tend to make purchases that you can’t afford.
Mercury may be direct, but you have to take into account the shadow period, which can cause financial delay and confusion until the end of January 2023. Be careful with confidence and check everything two to three times before making an expense. If there is even the slightest doubt about the correctness of a financial step, it is better to wait a while.
Health
Due to the influence of the New Moon in Capricorn of December 23, 2022 in the House of Work and Health, improvements will occur in the first half of January 2023 in daily circumstances, the work environment and with peer interaction to reduce stress such as delegating tasks at work or in your daily life. The Full Moon in Cancer of January 6, 2023 falls into your House of Cosmic Consciousness and Detachment. You need rest, relaxation, a retreat and meditation to get and stay in balance. Time to catch up on sleep or take a short vacation. Withdrawing yourself from the world creates space in your head. Room for insights and clarity. With Pluto in Capricorn (6th House of Health) it is always important to take good care of your body and well-being. Prevention is better than cure, so a healthy lifestyle is of utmost importance. At the beginning of 2023, due to the influence of Jupiter in Aries and Saturn in Aquarius, there may be some health problems such as infection and flu. Especially the Leo with chronic problems should be careful with medication and lifestyle.
Advice
Mars in Gemini is retrograde in the House of Hope, Future and Social Involvement until January 11, 2023. The year 2023 therefore starts with doubts about your future and uncertainty whether dreams can be realized. This retrograde leaves Leo in the starting blocks, but the race doesn’t start until March 15, 2023, then Mars will be back at 25º Gemini, the point from which this retrograde went at the end of October 2022. Put your plans on hold until then, Leo and use this time to prepare everything properly. If you want your wishes to be fulfilled this month, then you have to listen to the opinion of others. During this period you need the cooperation of others. It may not be exactly how you would like it to be, but just accept it as it is. Don’t feel attacked yourself, then it won’t be too bad. It is precisely that step back that brings you the most benefit now, Leo.
