Astro Energy Report January 2nd-January 8th 2023
Things shift and change a lot this week and you might find it hard to work out whether you’re coming or going.
The sextile between Mercury and Neptune on the 2nd January encourages everyone to take a few moments out and relax. Life might not allow you a lot of time out just now, but if you can grab some quiet time to be alone with your thoughts, it will help you recharge your batteries. In fact, if things have been too hectic, dull as it sounds, this is an ideal time to catch up on some sleep so you can emerge refreshed.
That doesn’t mean that today is only about hiding in a corner on your own. Doing something relaxing such as watching a movie with your favourite person is also a good way to use this energy.
Later in the day you might feel a shift when Venus moves into Aquarius. When it comes to intimate relationships, the focus shifts to friendship first. That doesn’t mean that romance will be thin on the ground over the next month until Venus makes another shift. But the line between love and friendship becomes much more blurred than it has been. This could mean realising that someone you see as ‘just a friend’ is much, much more. Or if you’re in a close relationship, it could be a good time to share interests that you usually follow up on your own.
An ideal day for having a good time
On the 4th January Venus moves into a sextile with Jupiter. This is a date worth marking in your diary as it’s a perfect time to have a good time. There’s a relaxed sociable mood in the air, and people are a lot more prepared than usual to take pleasure in each other’s company. Gathering a few friends together for a relaxing night out can put you in a good mood that lasts longer than this transit.
And if you’re on the lookout for love, it’s a perfect time to meet someone new.
Grab the moment
On the 5th January the trine between the Sun and Uranus can catch you by surprise. You might have a really exciting time – if you’re lucky. But it’s more likely that you’ll recognise the excitement to be found in the most ordinary things. If you’ve been thinking I‘m not sure if I should, today’s the day to take the risk. Maybe it won’t turn out great, but maybe it will turn out to be even better than you’d imagined. You’ll never know if you don’t take the leap.
Watch out for hurt feelings
The Full Moon in Cancer on the 6th January makes people are bit more sensitive than usual so you might feel as if you need to walk on eggshells. Or perhaps you feel a bit sulky and got at, even though you usually wouldn’t be so bothered about what people say. A Cancer Full Moon is more about feeling than thinking, so although your reaction might not make logical sense, that doesn’t mean it’s unimportant.
With this Full Moon being briefly opposite Mercury, it can be hard to figure out the right thing to say, whether you’re trying to avoid causing any upset or trying to explain how your feelings have been hurt. Though it can feel good to get things off your chest, you may need to consider whether now is the right moment. It might be wiser to wait a short time. If you really aren’t sure what to do, talking things over with a close friend or family member could help.
But instead of letting others take up all your emotional energy, it’s best to look after yourself first. After all, if someone close to you does need a helping hand, you’ll do a much better job if you don’t have hassles of your own running around your head.
Some secrets are meant to be kept secret
When the Sun conjoins Mercury on the 7th, you probably feel much more inclined to make your point. Or indeed, to make several points. The problems is that so does everyone else, and it would be all too easy to end up talking over each other with no-one listening.
This combination is about bringing information to light. The problem is that some information should be kept in the dark – at least, temporarily. If you don’t feel as if you’re getting your fair share of attention, it could be tempting to share that juicy bit of gossip you picked up, or repeat that thing you were told in confidence. Before you do so, consider how you’d feel if the same information was shared about you.
Throw off your inhibitions
By the 8th January when Mercury trines Uranus, you might be yearning for some more excitement in your love life. It will take very little effort to introduce it today – and it’s likely to be well received. The trick is to share whatever bright ideas you have and be ready to consider any your loved one comes up with. Maybe not every idea you have will turn out to be a good one in the long run, but you’ll have a lot of fun deciding which ones are.
With all the opportunities to ring the changes this week, you might worry about where you’ll end up. Wherever it is, you can make sure that it’s an enjoyable place to be.