January Horoscope
Welcome to 2023. This year brings a lot of freshness and reinvention but the first few weeks may feel a little more reflective and introverted than expected. Both Mars and Mercury are retrograde so it’s the perfect time to reevaluate your lifestyle and reprioritise what brings you true fulfillment.
When you get clear on what is truly important to you on a Soul level, you can start to lay a solid foundation that will set you up for a very rewarding year ahead.
Consider how you want to feel, and the way you want to show up in the world. How you do anything is how you do everything. So whilst you may have goals and visions forming in your mind, it is just as important to consider how you want to act in the process of achieving those goals and visions.
As you bask in the slower pace of these first few weeks of the year, consider what miracles showed up for you last year, what lessons you learned, and what you are grateful for. Then close your eyes and really tune into the energy you want to radiate out into the world in 2023.
Key Dates
7th January - Full Moon in Cancer
Reflect on any important conversations you have had recently, and any emotional entanglements that feel top of mind. Tune into your gut feelings about what needs to happen next.
12th January - Mars stations direct in Gemini
Motivation levels start to rise, and brain fog subsides. The obstacles that have shown up over the past few months will begin to shift now.
18th January - Mercury stations direct in Capricorn
Expect more forward motion within your communication, technology, and travel plans. Business decisions can be made with much more ease and it is important to act with integrity.
20th January - Aquarius season begins
Time to embrace your individuality, and start tuning into the energy of the year ahead.
22nd January - New Moon in Aquarius + Uranus stations direct in Taurus
This is a wonderful time to set some solid plans for the year ahead. Stay open to your desires shifting and new insights coming to life. This new moon is all about forward motion and freeing yourself from the past.
26th January - Venus enters Pisces
Time to be a little dreamy in your love life. What is something sweet you can do for someone else? Get creative and playful.
Aries
This year is a big one for you so buckle up. There will be a lot of personal growth. Of course, there will be challenges but nothing you can’t meet head-on. As a general rule, you can look forward to a year of abundance and fast-paced fun. The first few weeks of 2023 may seem eerily still. If you feel frustrated, let go of forcing things, and trust that the momentum will build in a few weeks. Use this time to reflect on everything you learned in 2022. Under the full moon notice what is being illuminated in your home space and private life generally. Is there an elephant in the room that needs addressing? Be considerate in the way you deliver your message but it is important you use your voice. It may be that you feel more comfortable having the conversation later in the month. Take a breath, and speak from the heart rather than the head. This month start to consider your big career goals for the year. How do you want to be seen on the world stage? What is the motivation behind those goals? The new moon sees new opportunities opening within your networks and wider communities. Let the people you connect with expand your mind so you can start to see life from a new perspective. Surprising business and financial opportunities may arise at the end of the month.
Taurus
This year begins with a more sentimental tone. It is a lovely time to be with yourself and your nearest and dearest. It is a time to reflect on the year that has been. This year, just like last year, will be one of extreme growth and you will feel your sense of identity shifting. As the weeks go by you’ll start to receive inspiration for the intentions and goals you want to set for the year ahead. Let this process happen gently. Take note of all the people you admire, and who you want to learn from this year. The full moon is a time to reflect on your close friendships and any sibling relationships you have. What is working within these relationships and what is not? Where do you feel stifled in using your voice? How can you speak up? Your motivation to get your personal finances in order will increase at the end of the month and you’ll feel clear about the direction you are going with work matters. The new moon gives you even more fresh ideas as it relates to business and it is a great time to set intentions about the kind of legacy you want to leave behind. What are your unique gifts and talents? What are the steps you need to take to build something sustainable for yourself that also offers value to the world around you?
Gemini
This month you can look forward to feeling a boost of vitality, especially at the end of the month. Take it easy as you enter the new year. It is a great time to journal to make sense of your own thoughts and feelings about the past year. The final few months of 2022 delivered all kinds of twists and turns. Whilst they may have been difficult to navigate, you have certainly learned about your own courage and resilience. Near the end of January, you regain a sense of self-composure, and your confidence and motivation levels rise. Let the first few weeks of the month be a time to replenish and restore. The full moon is a good time to reflect on how you grew within business last year, how fulfilled you felt in your work, and how happy you felt within your family dynamics. Let these answers inspire the intentions you set for 2023. You can start to make plans for the new areas of life you want to explore this year, the relationship and intimacy goals you have, the people or entities you want to collaborate with, and any financial goals you have. The end of the month opens new opportunities to learn and travel. you may find that answers to your problems arise in the most unlikely moments, possibly even in your dreams so pay attention and keep a notepad handy for any insights you receive.
Cancer
The month begins with a beautiful moon in full bloom in your sign. It is the perfect time to consider how you can step into the light this year. Are you willing to be fully seen? How vulnerable does that make you feel? Can you allow the vulnerability to be there and continue to step forward? Courage is feeling fear and acting regardless. This courageous energy is something you will need to call upon time and time again in 2023, especially within your career. There will be multiple opportunities for you to start something fresh in the first few months of the year. You are encouraged to really take the bull by the horns. As you think about stepping into the spotlight and being courageous, also consider what parts of you need to be let go. Reflect on any past hurts or traumas that are limiting you. By acknowledging them, you loosen the grip they hold over you. January is also a wonderful month to set relationship goals for the year. As the month progresses, any fogginess you have felt in your mind over the past few months will begin to lift. Your internal world will feel less conflicted and it is a welcome moment to embrace the simplicity of focus.
Leo
This month has a spiritual tone to it. Treat this time as sacred and personal to you. Whatever you need to do to get yourself in a good zone for the year ahead is important to prioritise. If that means spending time with loved ones, make it happen. If that means taking some time out for yourself, schedule it in the calendar. The full moon is a lovely time to be in nature and around water, to cleanse your energy field. Consider what rituals you want to implement in 2023 so that every day your cup is filled. As the month goes on your eagerness to socialise will increase. You may find you make some new connections that open up career opportunities. At the end of the month pay attention to your relationships. What themes are presenting? Who are you committing to? What energies are you attracting? What image are you projecting onto others and is it genuine? How would you like to feel? Clarify your needs, your wants, and what you are not willing to compromise on. The end of the month will require you to get very serious about how your relationships and work life co-exist. What is the balance that needs to be struck? The answers lie within.
Virgo
This month is a great time to prioritise pleasure. What makes you feel good? What allows you to relax? Indulge in whatever brings you joy without feeling any guilt. This is the kind of recharge you need to set the stage for a healthy and revitalised 2023. The full moon is a wonderful time to write out your future vision as though it has already happened. This will allow you to feel the vibration of it in your body and start manifesting it into existence. It is the perfect month to reconnect with your inner child. What brought you happiness when you were little? Do you still enjoy similar activities? Can you include some of these things in your daily life now? If you find yourself getting bogged down by minor details in your life, call upon some playful and childlike enthusiasm. You will feel a boost of confidence in your career in the later phases of the month. You are able to make some brave decisions and bold moves. Watch for becoming aggressive or agitated with others. Take a breath if you feel things becoming heated. New learning experiences appear on the horizon in the final week of January and you will enjoy sweet moments in your close relationships.
Libra
There is creative energy flowing through you as the year kicks off. What little projects are you excited to sink your teeth into? This year is all about prioritising joy for yourself and your loved ones so let this inspire your visions. There will be a lot of growth, learning, and joy in your zone of love and relationships early in the year. What do you appreciate in a partner? What positive qualities do you bring to relationships? Get very clear on these details. The full moon happens early in the month. It illuminates your work life. What big shifts occurred in your career last year? What big lesson did you learn? What can be streamlined or let go of? Who do you enjoy working with? Where do you feel most valued? Let these answers inspire healthy career goals for this year. You may feel called to declutter or re-organise your living space. Your Soul feels soothed when everything is in its right place so get everything looking and feeling fresh. The end of the month may see you traveling somewhere or planning a future holiday. The last week of the month is all about putting in place little rituals and routines that make you feel good. You may find a surprising opportunity to collaborate with someone arises.
Scorpio
The first month of 2023 may feel intense. You are not one to shy away from intensity and the best thing you can do is lean in and feel it all. If emotions are running high, instead of suppressing them allow them to flow. The past year tested you in many ways. You have grown so much and gracefully let go of the past versions of yourself. This month you are integrating all you have learned. You can use the full moon to reflect on 2022. Who were your biggest teachers? Often our relationships are the greatest teachers of all, especially the challenging ones. Write down all the people that had a big influence on you and what you learned through those interactions. Over the past few months there may have been setbacks in your relationships and you may have had doubts forming in your mind about certain people. Later in the month, you’ll receive clarity about the connections that are in alignment and those that are not. In the meantime be discerning with what you express and to whom. This month is a great time to work on any projects that involve writing or social media content and start making plans about how you want to use your voice this year. Authentic communication is a big theme.
Sagittarius
This month you’ll receive a lot of creative inspiration. Seeds for the new year are already being planted and it is an exciting time. To figure out what ideas are worthy of pursuing, simply imagine bringing them to life, and only commit to the ideas that bring you a sense of joy and expansion. The full moon is far from light-hearted. It asks you to go deep within and reflect on the deeper aspects of your psyche. It can feel scary to sit with yourself at times, but find the courage. You can create a beautiful ritual by lighting a candle or burning some incense, putting on your favourite playlist, and journalling about your deepest fears and wildest dreams. Sometimes we avoid asking the big questions because we are afraid of our own power. But this month you can harness that power and find a sense of security within yourself. This helps to set the stage for 2023. The first few weeks of the month are a great time to be more internal. Review any financial plans or business decisions for the year ahead. The last week of the month is more action-oriented. All of your wonderful ideas can begin to see the light of day. Your natural enthusiasm and sparkly energy will help others to feel the momentum in the air.
Capricorn
This month is a wonderful time for self-reflection. You may like to set aside a day to truly envisage the year ahead. What does life look like and feel like? Get clear on the trajectory you want to move along. The first three months of 2023 offer you some final lessons as it relates to your self-worth, values, work, and finances. Reflect on all you have learned in the past 2 years. When have you felt most proud? Most invigorated? Most worthy? What actions have produced these feelings? Can you prioritise these actions in your daily life going forward? The full moon is a lovely moment to celebrate the beautiful relationships you have in your life. There may also be connections that are no longer aligned that get illuminated at this time. You can use this moment as a cathartic cleanse, and put an end to any relationships that are keeping you small. At the end of the month, any distractions that have been clouding your mind will start to lift. You’ll be doubting yourself less and less. It is amazing how this can free up your energy to really focus and take action on the things, people and ideas that matter.
Aquarius
The first quarter of 2023 is a potent energy portal for you to grow as an individual. It requires grit and determination to embody the lessons you have been asked to learn over the past 2 years. What themes have shown up in the most challenging experiences? How have these challenges shaped your values? What do you stand for? What is the path your Soul dares to walk? You are gaining increasing amounts of clarity about who you are and who you are becoming. The new moon is a beautiful opportunity to write these qualities down. It is a wonderful moment to also acknowledge how far you have come. You may feel a call to retreat a bit more at the beginning of the year. It is a good idea to take time out for yourself, enjoy peaceful spaces in nature, and go inward through meditation. Under the full moon, consider what your dream day looks like. Can you implement some of these practices into your daily routines in 2023? At the end of the month, be open to receiving revelations about your family, your past, and your inner child’s perception of the world This is information you are ready to look at and it can help you in moving forward.
Pisces
Go into the first month of the year with ease and grace. Allow the days to unfold gently without the typical new year pressure. Your mind may want to force you to do things and be places, but challenge yourself to make decisions day by day, guided by your intuition. Carve out time to imagine the year ahead. What do you want to feel in your body? What big dreams do you want to manifest? Why? Knowing what lives behind your deepest desires will motivate you to take action. At the end of the month, you will feel inspired to create change in your living space. Perhaps where you are, or who you are living with needs to shift. Pay attention to what goes on in the home in the first few weeks of the month so you can make clear decisions about how to move forward. There are also new beginnings as it relates to your earnings. The way you cultivate wealth is changing, and that’s exciting. Under the new moon, dare to take some time out, to just be with yourself and listen to what your Soul really wants. There will be “ah-ha” moments that come through if you cultivate a journaling practice.
Image credit: Jill Burrow
Horoscope by Hannah Crerar
Hannah specialises in Soul Psychology, Chakra and Meridian Theory, Trauma Informed Yoga tools and Astrology.
