January 2 2023

Monday, JANUARY 2

Mercury’s sextile to Neptune early today opens our minds to different viewpoints.

The Sun forms a trine to the Moon’s North Node this morning, highlighting our need to grow, but a Sun-Chiron square towards midday points to wavering confidence. We may doubt our inner guide and face situations that test our vulnerabilities. Some indecision is possible. This transit tends to stir up insecurity or uncertainty about our direction, convictions, or purpose.

A dip in confidence or faith in our resolutions and principles can lead to following others’ leads, which can later be regrettable. A better approach would be to recognize our feelings of vulnerability.

Also today, Venus moves out of Capricorn and into Aquarius, where it will transit until the 26th. We’re moving towards more unconventionality, independence, and freedom in our social relationships.

Under this influence, experimental or non-traditional relationships, entertainment, purchases, and pursuits are especially intriguing. Allowing one another fuller freedom of expression and treating others fairly, unselfishly, and impartially are themes. Our tastes and interests incline towards the avant-garde during this cycle.

The Moon is void from 5:17 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Pluto), until the Moon enters Gemini at 9:45 PM EST.