January is a powerful month that kicks off with plenty of action! It’s a month to get serious about your plans, but be realistic, and at the same time believe in your dreams, and banish self-doubts. The combination of Mercury retrograde, a powerful connection between the Sun and Pluto and a confronting square with the Sun and Uranus, bring things to a head. Suddenly, the way can clear for what comes next. Jupiter also goes retrograde, Venus and Saturn put a realistic and long-term spin on things, and the new Moon in Capricorn, makes this a ideal month to get thoughts and plans in place, ready for action when the time is right. Venus moves to Capricorn causing a more serious note. With love you can settle down and with money, build security. At the end of the month, both Mercury out of retrograde and the full Moon in Leo, provide the energy to anticipate better things to come.
Check out the month ahead as the Mistress of Astrology – Jennifer Angel dishes her advice and details on how to best manage your relationships at home, work and play. 
Aries / March 21 – April 19
This is your month to shine, Aries, and don’t let anyone tell you differently. It’s time to put your goals and dreams into action, and follow your own good advice. Love and money are both prominent in your star-chart now, and both can have a victorious outcome. But it’s up to you to set the standard for yourself, and although there is always a need for ‘some’ compromise in life, don’t settle on the things that are most important to you, personally or professionally. Friends can step forward to give a helping hand. And this month, your intuition will tell you when to move forward and when to hold back – pay attention to it.
Taurus / April 20 – May 20
Mars and Venus, the love duo planets, connect and can send love arrows direct to your heart center in out of the blue. And a Mars connection with abundant and beneficial Jupiter, adds energy and romance to your love situation. For singles, this is an advantageous time to open your heart to meet someone wonderful – a good fit of compatibility, passion and a spiritual connection – the love-trifecta! Couples can advance their relationship by being open and honest with each other. An inquisitiveness of celestial matters can open your mind to teachings with like-minded people. Your financial situation can become more stable, and saving for the future is positive.
Gemini / May 21 – June 20
Mars and Venus connect this month is a favorable astral aspect and can literally set your heart on fire, but what Gemini’s really need at the moment is a love partner who can provide you with some level of stability for the future. As the Sun makes a move to the next sign, your career is highlighted, especially your creative skill of getting to the bottom of a perceived problem and finding a unique solution. This innate skill is likely tot get the attention of influential people now, so don’t sit in the back stalls, it’s time to stand out in the crowd. Your home environment looks positive, especially if money is concerned.
Cancer / June 21 – July 22
Hold on to your heart, Cancer, the love bug is heading your way in the form of a connection between Venus and Mars, and unless you are locked behind closed doors, there’s a good chance you will catch it. But don’t get too infatuated with all the excitement and promise of what’s to come, remember, everyone has irritating and irresistible traits, and even if you can’t see that now, just know there will be a need to give and take along the way. Full Moon energy can have you watching your words; think before you speak. And new Moon energy is positive to collaborate with others on financial projects.
Leo / July 23 – August 22
Get ready for love, Leo! Relationships are on your radar, with a new Moon in your love zone and the combined energy of Venus and Mars send passionate rays though your star-chart. This is also a positive month for money as Jupiter and Venus connect in a favorable astral aspect along with the energy of the full Moon. This can help you discard anything that no longer works in your life the way you want it to and replace with new systems, structures and attitude for success. Time management is important, as is making time for family and home matters.
Virgo / August 23 – September 22
The energy of this month’s full Moon, situated in your sign, is an indication that it’s time to get serious about what you want in life, don’t want, and how to go about making the changes to get what you desire. As the Sun makes a move to your love zone, romance is in the stars, and especially as there is an astral interaction between love goddess Venus and abundant Jupiter during this month. This lucky energy can have you crossing paths with a perfect mate, if you haven’t already found them. Working with people in a team environment is highlight this month for success, and the more you can collaborate the better the result.
Libra / September 23 – October 22
Moon energy has a strong influence on you this month. The full Moon provides you with the insight as to what you want to do next as well as the proposed journey to arrive at your desired destination. Your home and family affairs, with the energy of Venus in this area of your chart, and conjunct with Pluto, is an indication that change, in a positive way, is imminent. Financial matters also look positive as Mars and Venus connect, and if money is tied up with family affairs in some way, that can work out now, and for the best. Keep a positive attitude and stand by for what develops next.
Scorpio / October 23 – November 21
Venus and Mars interact this month and as Mars is in your sign, and your co-ruler, the influence is strong for love and also opens the door to have a deep and meaningful conversation, which in turn can build a stronger bond. Friendships are also highlighted this month, and can move to a more secure place in your life. However, with the energy of the full Moon, don’t be surprised if you decide to part ways with someone, it’s all part of your personal evolvement. Stand by for news at work and with money, which can provide you with the energy to feel inspired about life in general and the future.
Sagittarius November 22 – December 21
The financial area of your star-chart is hot with placements and activity right now and with Venus and Pluto in a powerful connection, it’s very likely that money can make its way to your bank account. Venus will also interact with your ruling planet, Jupiter, which sits in your career zone, so work and money certainly are highlighted as positive. To take advantage of these beneficial astral aspects, ensure that every thought, particularly about work and money, is a positive one. Creativity is favored, so don’t sit back and let someone else do all the talking. When it’s about love, Venus can make you a little possessive, and that’s not the normal mode of operation for a Sagittarius, but be wary that you could feel a little jealous this month.
Capricorn / December 22 – January 19
Your stars are hot this month, Capricorn – get ready to step into a new reality, a better one! Venus and Pluto, both in your sign, interact in a powerful embrace and the combined energy can spark something fabulous to take place, with love or money, or both. The new Moon in your money zone also indicates that there is a new beginning on the horizon. Your major game plan for life can start to formulate into reality, and all this energy and potential good luck provides you with the enthusiasm to stay the course. In fact, you may alter the course to match your new optimism. But don’t get too preoccupied with your grand plans; love is also very much in your chart, and in a big way.
Aquarius / January 20 – February 18
Your annual new Moon provides the energy for a new start, which can also mean you discard old thinking and open up to new ways of seeing your life and the world around you. A change in attitude can literally change your life. This month’s full Moon can highlight if anyone has a hidden agenda, and can also show who your loyal supporters are, especially when it concerns money. With Venus and Pluto in a powerful embrace, your instincts are sharp, which provide you with the ability to make your own decisions, the right decisions. Venus will move to your sign and bring love and romance closer to your heart.
Pisces / February 19 – March 20
As the Sun makes a move to your sign this month, it is the start of your next solar year and a great time to review and reset goals, and get inspired about what you want to achieve over this year. But don’t get too caught up in dreaming about the future, love will demand your attention, and in a good way. With Venus in your area of friendships and social events, connecting with Jupiter in your love zone, love is very much in your stars. And with Venus and Pluto also in a powerful embrace, some of you can start a new romance, others may consider making a further commitment to your honey, or just reconnect with your partner. With work and money, this is a perfect month to focus on future security.
