January ushers in 2025 with dynamic and transformative energies. Venus, moving into Pisces on the 3rd of the month, invites us to discover the true power of love and creativity. The sign of her exaltation heightens our sensitivity and offers inspiration in relationships and the arts. However, its retrograde motion in spring suggests that certain chapters opening now may close temporarily, only to reappear with new opportunities in March or April.

The Lunar Nodes, shifting their axis from Aries–Libra to Virgo–Pisces, are leading us into a period of reassessing our boundaries and our service to others. This transition highlights the need for balance between our spiritual and practical lives.
From 8 January, Mercury moves into Capricorn, finally allowing us to communicate with clarity and seriousness. Plans are taking shape and structure, helping us to overcome the confusion caused by its stay in Sagittarius.
On the other hand, Mars, returning to the sign of Cancer on 6 January, brings tension, particularly to the third decan of Aries, Libra, Cancer and Capricorn. Internal conflicts and repressed desires may surface, requiring attention and strategic management.
The Full Moon in Cancer on 13 January, in conjunction with retrograde Mars and forming a sextile with Uranus, brings harsh truths and tensions to light, but at the same time paves the way for unexpected solutions. Aries, Libra, Cancer and Capricorn born in the third decan (21–25 degrees) are urged to make the most of the opportunities that arise from these challenges.
Towards the end of the month, the New Moon in Aquarius, at around 9 degrees, promises a brilliant start, especially for the fixed sign zodiac signs: Taurus, Scorpio, Leo and Aquarius born in the first and second decans (7–11 degrees). The trine with Jupiter brings good fortune and opportunities, giving us the drive to pursue our dreams and blaze new trails.
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Aries
First ten days The start of the month brings opportunities for new collaborations, and perhaps a bit of behind-the-scenes activity. The New Moon in Aquarius at the end of January paves the way for social contacts and initiatives that boost your popularity. Make the most of these opportunities to meet new people.
At the same time, your diplomatic skills will help you to resolve disagreements or approach people who can support your goals. Now is a good time to invest in yourself and plan the next steps in your personal development.
Second ten-day period This period helps you to consolidate professional partnerships or bring your ideas to the fore. The New Moon gives you the necessary boost to take significant steps towards success. Support from friends or groups is invaluable.
What’s more, you’ll find the strength to tackle challenges relating to your career or your relationships. It is an opportunity to renew your commitments and move forward with optimism towards the future.
Third ten-day period Tensions are likely, particularly in family and professional life, with Mars in retrograde affecting your energy levels. The Full Moon in Cancer brings revelations that may lead to important decisions. Keep a level head and look for new ways forward.
Despite the difficulties, the unexpected opportunities brought by Uranus may provide you with the way out you need. Stay open to change and adapt your plans so that you can make the most of these new prospects.
Taurus
First ten days You are looking for new opportunities in your professional and personal life. The New Moon in Aquarius gives you the chance to set goals for the future and boost your reputation. Focus on showcasing your talents.
It is also a good time to take on a leadership role within teams or to embark on a creative project that will showcase your skills. Have confidence in yourself and make the most of the opportunities that arise.
Second ten-day period This month’s astrological aspects encourage you to invest time in plans that promise stability and progress. The New Moon brings inspiration and support from key figures. Your ideas are well received.
In addition, you can focus on improving your personal and professional relationships. Your efforts to build trust and stability will bear fruit, creating a more stable environment.
Third ten-day period Mars in retrograde brings tension to relationships, but also opportunities for realisation. The Full Moon in Cancer reveals hidden information that changes your perspective. Avoid acting on impulse.
Positive developments will emerge from these obstacles through unexpected events that will show you the path to personal freedom and fulfilment. Keep an open mind and adapt to any changes that may arise, making the most of the opportunities that come your way.
Gemini
First ten days The New Moon in Aquarius gives you the chance to broaden your horizons. Opportunities for travel, education or new interests are coming to the fore. Seize the moment to grow.
This is the ideal time to broaden your knowledge or explore new ways of communicating. Your ideas are well received, and you can expand your social circle to include people who share your interests.
Second ten-day period This month’s astrological aspects encourage you to focus on your communication and relationships. The New Moon at the end of January brings you closer to people with shared interests. Favourable conditions are created for collaborations.
Make the most of this opportunity to strengthen your position in your social or professional life. Working together and exchanging ideas with others can open new doors for you.
Third ten-day period The Full Moon in Cancer brings financial concerns or obligations to the surface. Retrograde Mars calls for patience in discussions. Don’t rush into making decisions, as new revelations will guide you.
At the same time, the unexpected solutions that Uranus brings may help you overcome your difficulties. Focus on managing your resources and avoid acting rashly.
Cancer
First ten days The first few days of the month are ideal for making new acquaintances or strengthening existing relationships. There are also discussions about collaborations. The New Moon in Aquarius brings opportunities for financial improvements or partnerships that promise growth.
Your sensitivity and insight will help you identify the best opportunities. Focus on creating a safer environment for yourself and those around you, and invest in knowledge.
Second ten-day period Your creativity is at its peak, and the New Moon paves the way for you to bring your plans to fruition through collaborative endeavours with others. Focus on your relationships and prioritise the stability you need to move forward. This is a month of intense effort, with the focus on finances or certain deeper psychological issues.
At the same time, your ability to find solutions to complex problems will bring you closer to success. Have confidence in your abilities and focus on your goals.
Third ten-day period The Full Moon in your own sign is having a strong effect on you, bringing emotional highs and moments of clarity. Retrograde Mars is creating internal tensions, but Uranus’s support promises help from your social circle. A friendly, professional or even romantic reunion is not out of the question.
Avoid acting on impulse and make the most of any revelations to bring old chapters to a close. The end of the month looks much more promising for those of you seeking personal or professional growth, as new experiences are just around the corner.
Leo
First ten days The New Moon in Aquarius brings you new perspectives on your relationships and partnerships. Opportunities to meet new people or revitalise existing relationships are the focus. Invest in whatever inspires you.
Your creativity is on the rise, and the initiatives you take may yield positive results. Don’t be afraid to take on new challenges. Financial good fortune is on the cards at the start of the month.
Second ten-day period This month’s astrological aspects help you boost your self-confidence. The New Moon at the end of January brings dynamic new beginnings in your relationships or career. Your dedication to your ideas is paying off.
At the same time, the partnerships that emerge could prove beneficial in the long term. Show your leadership qualities and make the most of the opportunities that arise.
Third ten-day period The Full Moon in Cancer brings to light issues that need to be sorted out. Retrograde Mars brings tensions, but also the chance to tie up loose ends. Seek stability. This is a month in which you will focus on your mental wellbeing and your finances.
Virgo
First ten days The New Moon in Aquarius invites you to embrace your daily life in a fresh way. Venus in Pisces adds a romantic touch to your relationships, offering opportunities to meet new people. You may find solutions to issues concerning your wellbeing or work that have been on your mind.
At the same time, Mercury’s influence in Capricorn helps you to express your thoughts creatively and effectively. If you have creative ideas, now is the time to put them into practice and start seeing the first rewards. You’re favoured in matters of the heart or any creative projects.
Second ten-day period The forecast for January for you, Virgos of the second decan, is quite positive. The best part is that your ruling planet, Mercury, is moving out of a weak position and entering Capricorn, where, towards the end of the month, flirting and romance will take up a large part of your time and attention. You’ll find it easy to charm the person you’re interested in, to communicate your business plans effectively, or to talk to your children and feel that there’s a mutual understanding. The end of the month brings particularly positive changes to your daily life, as well as to your wellbeing.
Third ten-day period The influence of Mars in retrograde is creating tension with some people in your immediate circle, but it also offers you the chance to reassess your choices. The Full Moon in Cancer sheds light on your relationships, revealing the dynamics at play behind the scenes, but the favourable aspects forming help you to network and free yourself from what is troubling you.
Don’t hesitate to leave behind whatever no longer serves you. The sudden opportunities brought by Uranus may open up new paths for you, both professionally and personally.
Libra
First ten days Venus in Pisces breathes new life into your daily routine, bringing joy through small, tender moments. The New Moon in Aquarius encourages you to express your creativity and set new goals at work.
Mercury’s influence in Capricorn strengthens communication with your family, whilst your ideas are well received. Now is the time to lay solid foundations for achieving your long-term plans.
Second ten-day period The January forecast for you, for those of you born in the second ten days of Libra, is quite positive, as the start of this period encourages you to focus on practical matters and resolve them with ease. Towards the end of January, you’ll be particularly favoured in any business ventures as well as in your love life, with the opportunity to bring a plan to fruition, or to start or strengthen a romantic relationship. Some of you may even be considering becoming parents.
Third ten-day period The Full Moon in Cancer brings revelations that touch your heart. Retrograde Mars invites you to re-evaluate your ambitions, as well as what you consider to be ‘security’, whilst also prompting you to examine the dynamics in your professional and family relationships.
The inspiration provided by Uranus can help you find solutions to complex everyday problems. Remain flexible and embrace change as an opportunity for growth.
Scorpio
First ten days Venus in Pisces enhances your romantic side, bringing opportunities for flirting or a fresh start in your relationships. The New Moon in Aquarius brings family and home matters to the fore, giving you the chance to build a more stable environment or make changes to your personal space.
Mercury in Capricorn brings clarity to your communications, enhancing discussions relating to finances or contracts. Don’t be afraid to stand up for what is rightfully yours. Flirtation is on the cards, whilst those in relationships will find a new lease of life.
Second ten-day period For those of you born in the second decan of Scorpio, the first month of 2025 is set to be full of optimism, and you’ll feel a strong sense of security. It’s an ideal time to focus on your home and family relationships, whilst some of you will be taking the first steps towards a move. There is also good news on the romantic front, whilst if you are parents, your relationships with your children are set to become stronger. If you have a business plan, the middle of the month will equip you with the discipline needed to implement it in a way that can pay off.
Third ten-day period Mars in retrograde stirs up issues from the past, creating a need to clarify your understanding of, or any ideology you support that is dysfunctional. The Full Moon in Cancer brings emotional tensions, but also the opportunity to reconnect with people who are important to you.
Uranus promises opportunities for changes that will work in your favour. Don’t be afraid to leave behind whatever no longer serves you.
Sagittarius
First ten days The New Moon in Aquarius encourages you to broaden your social circle and get involved in new activities. Venus in Pisces at the start of the month heightens the need for emotional connection and harmony at home.
In mid-January, it would be a good idea to get your finances – or some of your belongings – in order. In addition, it is advisable to seek out new financial partnerships.
Second ten-day period For you Sagittarians born in the second ten days of the month, January is a month that will bring a warmer atmosphere at home, and it’s a good time for those of you who want to move house or redecorate your home in a way that lifts your spirits and boosts productivity. It’s a positive sign that Mercury has left your sign; indeed, towards the end of January, you’ll notice greater clarity and wiser financial management. Flirtation is on the cards, but this month does not hold much promise for romantic matters.
Third ten-day period The Full Moon in Cancer brings to the surface deeper emotional needs and insecurities that you haven’t adequately resolved. Retrograde Mars creates a need to deal with unresolved situations, but also to find a new balance. On the positive side, you can claim money owed to you. The end of January is considerably more positive, as you stabilise existing relationships or partnerships, whilst some of you will choose to go ahead with changes to your home.
Capricorn
First ten days The New Moon in Aquarius encourages you to reassess your financial priorities. Venus in Pisces brings a romantic touch to your communications and creates opportunities for creativity.
Mercury in your sign from the 8th of the month gives you the clarity and drive to express your ideas. Make the most of this period to push forward with plans that require organisation and strategic thinking.
Second ten-day period The Full Moon in Cancer brings tension to your interpersonal relationships, but also an opportunity for honest discussions. Mars, by stirring your deepest emotions, urges you to face situations that require courage, but you’ll be faced with dilemmas between an old and a new situation.
On the other hand, Uranus promises sudden changes in your creative life. Keep an eye out for opportunities that could change the way you see things, whether at work or in your personal life.
Third ten-day period The Full Moon in Cancer brings dramatic revelations in your relationships. Retrograde Mars may create inner tension, but it also gives you the chance to redefine your boundaries.
The heavens are supporting your efforts, bringing unexpected solutions to the issues that are troubling you. Strike a balance between the need for action and patience.
Aquarius
First ten days The New Moon in your sign brings a renewed sense of hope and new opportunities. Venus in Pisces has a positive influence on your finances, helping you to find new ways to boost them.
Mercury in Capricorn helps you to organise your thoughts and find practical solutions to your problems. Avoid going to extremes and focus on achieving your goals.
Second ten-day period Throughout the month – or at least as it begins – your focus will be on various areas of your life. The month begins with a strong emphasis on your finances and self-esteem, where, through very conscious efforts, you achieve your ideals, such as strengthening your financial position or having greater faith in your abilities. The end of the month looks very promising, with the possibility of a new beginning that reflects your true desires.
Third ten-day period The Full Moon in Cancer brings to the surface emotional issues arising from your daily routine or working environment that need resolving. Retrograde Mars may make you feel insecure, but it gives you the chance to reassess your priorities.
Towards the end of the month, financial good fortune goes hand in hand with your desire to succeed at work and be recognised for something significant. This is a good month to adopt a pet.
Pisces
First ten days The New Moon in Aquarius invites you to re-examine your deepest needs. Venus in your sign brings harmony to your relationships and enables you to express your love authentically.
Mercury in Capricorn helps you to communicate your dreams clearly. Now is the right time to plan for the future and lay the foundations for a more stable life.
Second ten-day period The first month of the year promises not only a change of scenery but also a sense of renewal. Financial opportunities await you, whilst the conjunction between Venus and Saturn is set to enable you to build something beautiful with solid foundations in both your professional and personal life. A reunion is possible, or a new acquaintance who will excite you. You will also embark on a process of changing certain things about yourself to live up to the ideal image you have created of him.
Third ten-day period The Full Moon in Cancer brings deep emotional insights. Mars in retrograde stirs up issues from the past, giving you the chance to resolve them.
You’ll be preoccupied with a few minor squabbles, but bear in mind that this is a month of revelations that will show you the truth about your personal life or about an idea you’ve had and consider to be worthwhile
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