January 2023 Transits + Tarot
- Shaunie the Sage
- Jan 3, 2023
- 6 min read
Updated: Jan 5, 2023
January is the beginning of the end. It takes us through the darkest parts of the winter and bridges the gap between the darkness of winter and the light of Spring. It is here that we get to know ourselves in a deeper level by observing how we operate in our work, and how we connect or build through our relationships. We are forced o face ourselves both the light and dark sides and embrace and merge them together in a way that will keep our minds strong, actions directed, and visions clear as we move through the rest of the year. As we push through the cleansing and motivating energy of Capricorn understanding the power of dominion, truth, and relationship and move into the flowy detachment of Aquarius we merge earth and water with air before the fire and action that spring equinox and Aries season will bring.
Journals for the Month
How can you better adopt discipline as a self care practice, and in what areas of your life do you feel discipline is the most lacking?
Where has rigidity and attachment hindered you the most?
What definition of happiness is no longer serving you?
What needs to be built and what needs to be destroyed; how can you better promote clarity in discerning the difference between the two?
What lessons about boundaries and protection have you learned and how can I better apply them?
Affirmation for the month: Within me is an opening to infinite layers of self. I embrace change as an opportunity and enter the unknown with my head held high. I allow all layers of falsehood and attachment to dissolve as I emerge into infinite possibility. I release myself from being bound by my own fears, I walk in liberation encompassed my light. I listen to the parts of myself seeking to be heard and honor them effectively. I trust in the process of my transformation and I declare that what was before will not be again. I am free, I am fortunate, I am forgiven. I am worthy I am whole I am one with the all. I give thanks to divinity, discipline, duality, awareness, and the universe. Ase
Transits to Note
12/29-1/18 Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn- This energy gives us the opportunity to bring some order, structure, and dominion to our thinking patterns. Since Capricorn is associated with 10th house energy you can expect setbacks and delays when it comes to work, you may find yourself clashing with authority figures, and you need to be mindful of you words and actions because its easy to cook up a blow to your reputation under this influence. This is definitely a time to consider what changes you wish to make in regards to your career, how you can create more fulfillment in your public expression, and if you want to continue down the road you're traveling or try out a new path. Lean into it! Retrogrades aren't all bad.
1/12 Mars Direct in Gemini-Mars coming out of retrograde will give us some clarity, release some of the fog and inability to focus we have been experiencing. Thus energy will allow us to be more decisive so that we can actually take action. If you have been having health issue particularly regarding respiratory or lung health you can likely expect improvements to come with this transit. We will find that our creativity is enhanced, we are more socially adaptable, driven, and we communicate better although still dealing with the influence of Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn. While Mars in Gemini brings us enhanced intuition, adaptability, inspiration, and clarity it can also make us anxious, distracted, and emotionally unavailable so make sure you consciously balance out the positive and negative aspects of this transit. Don’t allow boredom and an idle mind to deter you from your intentions. This is a perfect time to practice consciously redirecting your energies and filling your time intentionally with things that will keep your interest. Hostile communications can arise from disagreement and refusal to compromise. Beware of power struggles, choose your battles wisely. In sex and love intellectual intimacy will reign supreme under this influence.
1/20 Sun enters Aquarius-During this cycle, we are motivated by our hunger for knowledge, experience, and authenticity. Innovation and creativity are more important to us than consumption or convention. We become more aware of what is outdated in our lives, and strive to find new perspectives and new ways to do things. The class distinctions, structure, and order that Capricorn finds appealing now seem to be too rigid. The freedom of the individual becomes far more significant to us. We strive to free ourselves from some of the restrictions, inhibitions, and limitations that now feel constraining rather than safe.
1/22 Uranus Direct in Taurus-Uranus coming out of retrograde brings more stability, calamity, and stillness. We learn to surrender to learning new lessons regarding self sufficiency, self empowerment, and creativity forms within us. We begin to embrace the good and the bad there will be less resistance, interference, and unpredictability in these areas of your charts so now you can clarify, organize, pick up the momentum and take action. This energy is all about claiming your independence and freedom. Your true self should feel more supported in authenticity, pride, and grace. A little bit of the harsh impact we have been feeling where things are going great and then horrible or we are ecstatic and then anxious. The anxiety in these areas will decrease. The most important thing to do is move where you feel guided to in these areas where you're looking to change. Do not look for validation, approval, an amen or a sign. This energy is saying create, move, change and do it on your intuition, comfort, and desires alone. Be the initiator in the changes you want to see especially in the houses they fall in for you.
1/26 Venus enters Pisces- Venus in Pisces reminds us to enjoy the little things in love and appreciate our earthly experiences through compassion, connection, pleasure, and nature. It is here that we become more giving and transformative in love however at the same time we must be mindful not to become too idealistic or allow our rose colored lenses to cloud the reality of situations. We crave depth ad intimacy in love, but we are not afraid to let it flow freely and slowly. We may find that we are more emotionally attached or clingy than usual under this influence. A sort of trance of love comes over us with this transit, but on the dark side we need to make sure we don’t allow ourselves to become too self sacrificing in love, and also shy away from possessiveness and jealousy as it will likely cause unnecessary confrontations.
Moons to Remember
1/6 Full Moon in Cancer-This Full Moon is about balancing our commitment to our career and families. Something has been building inside of us, and now is the time when the energy of the cosmos fairly demands that we let it out. Over the next two weeks, we will discover what this means for us. For now, we can’t sit on our feelings. We need to express them. Something is exposed or illuminated, prompting us to get in touch with those things in our personal lives that we may have been neglecting or putting off. With so much attention to our careers or responsibilities these days, a push for considering our emotional needs occurs now. It is an emotional time–a time of romance, fertilization, and relationships. This is a time to clear up past patterns that have been holding us back from personal fulfillment, particularly those that are home or family-centered or that revolve around our work-home balance and attitudes toward comfort and responsibility.
1/14 Last Quarter Moon Virgo
1/21 New Moon in Aquarius- This moon pushes our foresight, vision, and detachment. We learn to go with the flow here, march to the beat of our own drums, embrace innovation, and lean into the unconventional objectively. It is important to take the time with this moon and ask yourself what authentic part of yourself you need to share more of with the world. Aquarius is aligned with 11th house energy so you want to set intentions toward releasing excessive attachment, making more beneficial connections, clarifying your vision for the future, brainstorming solutions, or humanitarian efforts. Here we can use the mons energy to find a map that allows us to successfully navigate the future with brilliance, malleability, community, and support.
1/28 First Quarter Moon Pisces
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