General
The planetary shift from the lower half to the upper half of the Scorpio horoscope indicates that the energy of the outside world is getting stronger and you need to find the balance between home and career opportunities. Cooperation and adaptation to others and situations to achieve your goals are recurring themes during this period. The focus this month is on private life and relationships. Health issues demand your attention.
Love and Relationships
The influence of the Total Lunar Eclipse in Taurus of November 8, 2022 can lead to relationship problems in January 2023 in which a relationship can be broken or strengthened depending on the quality of the relationship. A favorable period for relationship therapy, letting go of problems and taking steps. Retrograde ruler Mars in Gemini until January 12, 2023 in the eighth House of Intimacy, emotional affairs, secrets and the Soul focuses on unresolved deep-seated problems, fear of intimacy, sexuality and trust, frustrations, addictions, debts, guilt, fears and phobias.
Mars retrograde is a good time to review how to stand up for yourself in a relationship. Scorpio gets a chance to handle this better, as ruler Mars retrograde learns to see things from a different perspective, let go of old pain, and take better control of life on an emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual level. Venus in Aquarius from January 4 to January 27, 2023 can be the cause of annoyances, misunderstandings and all kinds of blockages. With Venus in Pisces from January 28, 2023, peace will return. Mercury in Capricorn helps to strengthen bonds in the second half of January 2023. At the end of January 2023 there will be room for a new step.
Family and Home
January 2023 is all about completing a period of inner processing and recovery of family relationships and attachment to the past. However, the transit of Saturn in Aquarius can have a delaying effect for Scorpio, which can cause conflicts at home. Aquarius is the 4th House of Family and Home. Saturn in Aquarius until March 7, 2023 is a cycle of growth and stability, a period of great inner processing and forgiveness of the past, a “great karmic cleanse” in which family karma is broken and early parenting conditioning is released. A strong foundation will be laid from January 2023 for the future! With the New Moon in Aquarius of January 21, 2023 in the House of Family, Home, Origin and Security, an urge to find your true self awakens. Scorpio wants changes, in themselves, family life, domestic affairs and the living situation. Your emotional foundation! In addition to restoring family ties, there will also be changes in residential location and living situation, such as efficient new technologies and applications in sustainable energy. This New Moon also stimulates to look for your origin, country and descent, your ancestors, your upbringing, safety, connection and security.
Career
The long-lasting influence of the Partial Solar Eclipse in Scorpio of October 25, 2022 may be beneficial in the first quarter of 2023 to negotiate with business partners and sponsors, enabling profitable long-term contracts. This favorable influence is supported by the Great Benefactor Jupiter in Aries and that is an upward trend for Scorpio with more work and good relationships with colleagues and business associates. Jupiter was last in Aries from June 2010 to June 2011, so themes from that time may return. However, due to the influence of Jupiter in Aries and Mars retrograde until January 11, 2023, Scorpio can also feel overwhelmed and exhausted. The influence of Jupiter in Aries (House of Work) gives Scorpio more energy to work, but also raises the bar at work and in everyday life, increasing the risk of becoming overworked. January 2023 is not a good time to change jobs, but it is a good time to orient yourself on the labor market.
Finance
Pluto and Mars both rule Scorpio. Mars in Gemini will remain retrograde in the eighth House of Shared Power, Intimacy, Trust, Emotional Matters, Secrets, and the Soul until January 11, 2023. Including the shadow period of Mars, January 2023 will be dominated by unresolved financial issues that still require a solution. There may be a farewell, termination, such as divorce or the breaking of a business partnership. Taxes, loans, insurance, wills and the like can be a source of worry, a period of unexpected expenses, confusion, but also sudden events such as an unexpected financial bonus!
There may be a farewell, termination, such as divorce or the breaking of a business partnership. Taxes, loans, insurance, wills and the like can be a source of worry, a period of unexpected expenses, confusion, but also sudden events such as an unexpected financial bonus! There may be a conflict of interest in the private sphere or the breakdown of a business partnership. Taxes, loans, insurance, wills and the like can be a source of concern. Scorpio then tries to control and manage everything at once, because you feel things coming regarding your partner, both private and business. Don’t be too critical of your partner, or it could put a strain on your relationship. Joint financial projects or initiatives can stall or be postponed. Don’t spend money on something you can’t afford.
Health
Retrograde Mars in Gemini the eighth house in January 2023 may increase the risk of an accident or surgery. So be extra careful. As you know body, soul and spirit are a trinity. So you have to give equal attention to all three, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Surround yourself with gentleness and healing energy. The transit of Jupiter in Aries in the Sixth House of Health may reveal a health problem that Scorpio was unaware of. If we don’t listen to our body, our emotions and our soul, the body (temple) itself will scream for attention. Aries symbolizes the Sixth House of Health. The Great Benefactor Jupiter was last in Aries from June 2010 to June 2011, so themes from that time may return. Due to the influence of Jupiter in Aries, Scorpio gets more energy to exercise or create a lifestyle that suits you better. Jupiter in Aries offers great opportunities, but beware of exaggeration. Too much of something is not good. A sensible diet, adequate sleep, a work schedule and regular exercise will help you stay healthy and fit during this demanding transit.
Advice
The Full Moon in Cancer of January 6, 2023 falls in the ninth House of Philosophy of Life, Wisdom and Spirituality. This Full Moon challenges you to learn, grow as an individual and develop your spiritual and philosophical sides. Step back a little to see the big picture. Take a step back from the world of stress, from Social Media to find yourself. Your own inner wisdom tells you so much more. In January 2023, Scorpio is interested in psychology, esotericism and spiritual development and inner strength. Events can cause you to question your faith and you want to share that with everyone. Concentrate on what is really important, find the answers within yourself. Everything around you changes, but nothing or no one can change you into something you are not. If you feel like your universe is small, push your limits!
