Monthly horoscope for January 2025: internal and external changes
The first month of the year offers a flourishing, dynamic astronomical abundance.January 2025is a month marked by profound internal and external changes. With Mars retrograde in, Venus in theand Mercury inWe are experiencing a time in which we are challenged both emotionally and practically.
Immediately on January 2nd, Mars is in opposition to Pluto: no kind, compassionate or considerate aspect. There could be an inner tension between desires and actions. You may feel very ambitious, as if you want to reach your full potential and improve on previous efforts. Sounds good, but can activate strong energies that make you domineering, controlling and ruthless.
Venus: Longing for deep understanding and a lot of imagination
On January 3rd, Venus moves into the, where she stays throughout January. This brings us in touch with our intuitive, creative side. This transit increases the longing for connection and deep understanding in relationships. In romantic and friendly relationships we feel drawn to spiritual onesand see everything rather idealized. This can make for beautiful moments - but there can also be a tendency to have unrealistic expectations or disappointments, especially if we get too lost in fantasies.
Mercury: A grounding clarity
When it comes to our communication, the vibe changes when Mercury moves into Capricorn on January 8th. While Mercury is in, especially during its retrograde (11/25 to 12/15), many of us felt overwhelmed by vague or unrealistic goals and ideas. But with Mercury in Capricorn comes a grounding clarity. Mercury in Capricorn is pragmatic, goal-oriented, and helps us tackle long-term projects with a clear, focused mind. This is especially great for anyone who is postponing their New Year's resolutions for a week. We no longer want to hear empty promises, not even from ourselves, but rather see concrete, realistic steps that will move us forward.
Mars is retrograde and moving from Leo into Cancer
At the beginning of the month, Mars is still retrogradeand challenges us to deal with unresolved conflicts and emotional blockages. This Mars retrograde energy can be challenging because our motivation may be low. Nevertheless, the retrograde phase is an opportunity to examine actions that we may have unconsciously done in the past.
Mars moves into Cancer on January 6th, bringing a twist as we are now asked to listen to our hearts and intuition. This shift wants us to provide greater emotional security and take care of our needs on a deeper, spiritual level.
You might feel extra emotional, especially on the full moon on January 13th, and that also has to do with Mars, which is strongly connected to the moon on this day. We may feel particularly emotional and even overly sensitive during this time, which may lead to exaggerated reactions or conflict. Tip: Consciously examine yourself and deal with your own expectations and needs.
Age of Aquarius: There are new paths to take
On January 19th the sun risesa. Now a time of rethinking begins, because Aquarius not only rules innovation and technology, but also the search for truth and the rejection of limitations by tradition. With the Sun in Aquarius, we often feel more inspired to explore new paths. The New Moon on January 29th, also in Aquarius, amplifies these energies.
Uranus is going direct again and wants to see the next steps
Uranus retrograde in Taurus ends on January 30th. Uranus, the planet of sudden change and revolutionary ideas, has pushed us over the past few months to question the status quo, particularly regardingand the way we define stability and security. But now we're back to being direct and fully committed to change. It looks like you can not only think about the next step, but also take it.
The Aquarius New Moon on January 29th and the end of Uranus retrograde offer opportunities for new perspectives and liberation from old, burdensome structures. Now is the ideal time to take a pragmatic approach, come to terms with our past and set the course for future changes.
January 2025 is great for this
Self-reflection and emotional healing.Mars retrograde in Cancer asks us to confront old emotional wounds. This month is an excellent time to look within yourself and heal. Meditation,, but also exercise and self-care can help you turn more inward.
