Astro Energy Report January 9th-January 15th 2023
There’s a lot of uncertainty this week but that needn’t be a bad thing. The planetary configurations coming up will keep you on your toes and help you avoid being stuck in any sort of rut.
With Venus trine Mars on the 9th January, issues of give and take come to the fore. With Mars still currently retrograde, getting the balance right can be a little difficult at times. Though you might be clear about what you want – and even about how you’re going to get it – you might hold back from saying anything because of a little voice inside asking if you’re sure you’ve got it right. It’s likely that you have but worry about making a move, just in case you’ve made a mistake.
This is probably more of an issue if you aren’t currently involved in a relationship but have someone in your sights. Unless you let them know you’re interested, things might never move to the next stage. If you’re already involved with someone, it’s probably more about injecting a little more passion and intimacy into your relationship. Is it a good idea? Do they want what you want? You’ll never know if you don’t make a move. This can be quite a flirtatious combination even for those whose flirting skills aren’t well-honed. And if you’re on the other end of someone’s flirting, it will be even easier to show just how much you’re interested. Sparks are ready to fly if you’ll only let them.
Even with Mars being retrograde, you have plenty of opportunity to bring more passion into your life. Precisely how and with who could take a little more thought than it would if Mars were direct, but Mars retrograde is still Mars, and coupled with Venus it still wants you to have some loving moments. Rather than worrying about where it’s all going to end up, the next couple of days are about sharing your affections and enjoying what intimate moments you can grab.
There’s no need to wait until tomorrow – do it now!
When Mars turns direct on the 12th January, it will be much easier to express yourself to anyone special in your life. In fact, you might wonder why it seemed so complicated before. The problem was that although you might have had a good idea about what you should do for the best effect, getting motivated has been another thing altogether.
With Mars being retrograde since the end of October, once it turns direct it can feel as if a weight has been lifted. Making decisions and acting on them is nowhere near as much hard work as it has been for the last few months.
Being nice to someone else could make them be even nicer to you
The Sun’s sextile to Neptune on the 13th is about where you fit in with the general scheme of things. You know that any close relationship isn’t just about what you want, it also has to answer the other person’s needs. And you’ll find out that the more considerate you are, the more you’re rewarded with consideration.
If the romance has been missing in a relationship and things have got humdrum, now is the time to bring it back in. It might only take a small gesture to make a special someone feel all warm and fuzzy. The same is true if you’re on the lookout for love. If you make the effort to ensure that those around you feel good about themselves, they’re likely to return the favour – and you never know where that might lead.
It’s only a short term effect, so you can’t afford to put it off until tomorrow. Unless you do the nice thing as soon as it pops into your head, you might miss the opportunity.
It can be hard to know if you’re coming or going…
On January 14 Venus moves into a square with Uranus. This combination tends to make relationships feel unstable, although you might think things are less reliable than they actually are. You might wonder where you stand, but a loved one’s distraction could be nothing to do with you but be due to something else entirely. If there’s something they need to focus on and sort out, it’s best to give them enough space to do so. In the long run, they’ll be able to free up more time and energy for you sooner if you aren’t fretting about being ignored.
If you’re not in a relationship at the moment, someone could come along when you least expect it and take your breath away. At least, they can if you’re prepared to let them.
No-one wants a boring love life while Venus and Uranus are interacting. It could be a little frustrating if your plans don’t quite work out, but when you look back you might realise that those plans weren’t actually that great after all.
Uranus influences always catch you by surprise so it’s impossible to predict precisely how this combination will affect you. But you will find it much easier to deal with what it brings if you’re prepared to go with the flow and are open to something new coming into your life.
If you aren’t sure how to react this week, putting your romantic interest first is a good move. As soon as they feel the passion, they’ll be ready to share it with you.