January 26 2024

Friday, JANUARY 26

A Sun-Saturn semi-sextile influence early today has a rather weighty effect, as we can find it a little difficult to fully enjoy ourselves without feeling we may be neglecting a responsibility.

Further, Mercury forms a square to Chiron this morning, which can point to strained, unnatural communications. We can be more sensitive to criticism. We may doubt ourselves when solving problems, learning, or expressing ourselves. Ideally, a temporary dip will boost our motivation to improve.

A Venus-Uranus sesquiquadrate is also in play today, and we can feel discontent with our current pleasures or pastimes. It’s best to tame restlessness or avoid abrupt moves but consider our needs for change and growth.

As the day advances, we head toward a Sun-Jupiter square, which is exact very early tomorrow, and we can find ourselves eager to expand. While our ideas are big, we’re reminded of the limits of our capabilities and must adjust accordingly. There is an inclination to extravagance and overreaching.

While the Sun’s square to Jupiter can stir much optimism and elevated moods, our state of mind is fragile as things are overblown or unrealistic. We can feel discontent, leading us to seek more meaning, growth, or change. We should watch for trying to reach too far on this quest, overestimating our energy levels or the time we might invest in a commitment. It’s best to remind ourselves that going bigger isn’t always in our best interests.

The Moon is void from 4:20 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Uranus), until the Moon enters Virgo tomorrow, Saturday, January 27th, at 2:11 PM EST.