January 23 2025

Thursday, JANUARY 23

Mercury opposes retrograde Mars today, and both bodies harmonize with Uranus. There can be tensions related to bottled-up resentment or anger on top of technical problems and issues that seem to slow things down. We can be quick on the trigger when it comes to verbal reactions. We might feel pressured to get things done quickly, and the pace is hectic.

Indeed, the opposition can make us agitated, competitive, combative, and argumentative, talking over others and/or communicating things that agitate and stir up controversy. It’s a transit that occurs approximately every two years.

Recent nervous tension can reach a release point, which can be messy initially but ultimately clears the air. Still, watch for sharp words and errors in judgment, as we’re processing information very quickly and passionately. Circumstances might force or push a matter that ultimately leads to more freedom or a new approach to old problems. We’re particularly interested in new ideas, innovations, discoveries, and methods now.

Mercury’s trine to Uranus encourages inventiveness. With this mind-opening aspect, we seek answers that aren’t obvious, and we can get to some exciting places mentally. We’re expressing ourselves in different or unique ways rather than falling back on old habits of thinking and communicating, and it’s successful.

With this aspect, conversations can be gently provocative, leading to new ideas and perspectives, but with Mars involved, these explorations can be pushier and punchier. Insights or creative ideas come suddenly, unexpectedly, and brilliantly!

We’re motivated to get out of a rut, innovate, or entertain new methods as Mars and Uranus form a sextile. We gravitate to new and unique ways of approaching the world around us. We can be determined to let go of grudges or baggage in the name of progress. Working toward our dreams and inspired goals comes naturally from today’s conundrums.

The Moon is void from 7:04 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Neptune), until the Moon enters Sagittarius at 11:29 PM EST.

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