A New Phase of the New Year

We have finished the retrograde Mercury and powerful solar eclipse bolstered by the presence of Venus. I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t repeat last week for anything in the world! Now that we are surveying whatever occurred in our lives or in the lives of those close to us, we see a shift of energy.

Two planets change signs on the same day; on Tuesday, Jupiter moves into the water sign Pisces for one year. This will affect all Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) profoundly in different ways. Jupiter can make us lazy because it is so easy to get along with, or it can shower us with gifts for which we are grateful, spurring us to nurture our good fortune.

Also on Tuesday we see powerful, bright Venus gliding into the air sign of Aquarius. This boosts our mental capacity, analytical powers and the ability to go the distance in our thinking processes. Opinions and ethics will be strong and unyielding where Venus falls in your birth chart. This will be good for study, spirituality, humanitarianism and exchanging information.

The first salvo of the year is finished for now. It’s time to take a breather.

Aries (March 21- April 19): Okay, this week is a whole new ball of wax! Mercury is in direct motion, the solar eclipse has passed, and powerful Venus moves into your sector of goals/friendships, bringing you new opportunities and unexpected contacts; you are the needle to be found in the haystack! Benevolent Jupiter starts a one year tour of your sector of New Beginnings; if you fall down you will get right back up. But don’t fall down, watch for potholes and go around them!

Taurus (April 20 – May 20): Your sector of expansion has been so active you feel like you’re going to explode! The most intense activity has passed now, so if you feel like you’ve been shot backwards through a crystal at twice the speed of light, take a break. Your Ruler Venus moves into your sector of career this week, bringing powerful energy to your position. Benevolent Jupiter glides into your sector of Endings/New Beginnings, so for a year you will be swimming through the waters of reinvention, all for the good.

Gemini (May 21- June 20): Your Ruler Mercury has gone direct, and your sector of intimacy/other people’s money is beginning to settle down after intense activity. If you’ve suffered a blow to your sense of self-worth, this is a good time to conduct a serious reassessment. Powerful Venus will help you in this respect, touring your sector of expansion/travel. Benevolent Jupiter will be touring your sector of career now, bringing you a boost if you are looking for a promotion or a fresh start.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22): Looks like relationship issues are being resolved, whether it is just beginning or just ending. You have made your decision and can move forward now. You are one of the signs that really felt last week, and you may still be recovering. Benevolent Jupiter will bring you exactly what you need, as it moved into your sector of expansion/travel/spirituality this week and will remain there for a year. Powerful Venus also moves into your sector of intimacy/shared assets, electrifying your position and bringing you the movement you have been craving.

Leo (July 23 – August 22): You have been struggling lately, but this week brings relief as powerful Venus moves into your sector of relationship, bringing a sudden boost of self-esteem and unexpected events. Now that Mercury has gone direct and the eclipse has passed, you are cautiously exploring the terrain in your sector of health, work and small pets. Benevolent Jupiter moves into your sector of intimacy, bringing you the compassion and grace you have been lacking in that area. This will continue for a year; you will know how loved and special you are.

Virgo (August 23 – September 21): The intense activity in your sector of expansion/travel/spirituality has passed now that Mercury is direct and the eclipse has passed. Now benevolent Jupiter moves into your sector of relationship, and it will remain there for one year. If you’re single, it is very likely that you will find that special someone this year. Powerful Venus enters your sector of work, health/small pets, and she will bring you the impetus to be proactive rather than procrastinate.

Libra (September 22 – October 23): Holy cow, yes you can get up again! Last week’s events really threw you, but now Mercury is direct, the eclipse is finished, and powerful Venus moves to shine her light in your sector of expansion/travel/spirituality. This brings electric energy to that sector and gives you the fuel you need to reach for the light. Benevolent Jupiter moves into your sector of work/health for one year, so this will be a good time to shore up your health regime and enjoy the benefits of it.

Scorpio (October 24- November 22): Now that Mercury has gone direct and the eclipse is finished, you are able to turn your attention to matters of Home, since powerful Venus moves into that sector and makes your home your castle. You may be making some changes in theme to suit who you are now. Jupiter moves into your sector of creative expression/love affairs/children for a one-year tour, and this should bring you the latitude you need to broaden your horizons and lessen the tension.

Sagittarius (November 23 – December 20): Now that Mercury has gone direct and the eclipse has passed, you can pick yourself up and brush yourself off. Financially, things should begin to pick up for you now so that you can do what needs to be done. Your Ruler Jupiter moves into your sector of Home now, soothing the angst that Uranus has been causing you for the past couple of years. It is square to your Sun though, and this will bring you the necessary tension to make the moves you need to make. Venus enters your sector of short trips/communication, and it looks like you will be going on those day trips you love so much.

Capricorn (December 21 – January 20): Well. It’s settling down now, finally! Mercury in your sign has gone direct and the eclipse in your sign has passed. This week you will begin to regain vitality and finances as Venus enters your sector of money and boosts your spirits in terms of your personal worth. Benevolent Jupiter begins a one-year tour in your sector of communication/short trips, and you will be called upon to offer compassion and understanding (or receive it). This will be a magnanimous experience that will soothe your soul.

Aquarius (January 21 – February 20): Mercury has gone direct, the eclipse has past, and you can come out from under the rock since powerful Venus moves into your sign now, giving you the boost you need to renew your strength and look after yourself better. Now for the really good stuff: Benevolent Jupiter begins a one-year tour of your sector of money for a year, and you stand to make some good financial gain in spite of the lousy economy. New opportunities will come to you that you will want to take seriously.

Pisces (February 21 – March 20): Oh boy, it’s your turn! Benevolent Jupiter moves into your sign for a one-year tour. This only happens once every twelve years, so take it to the limits! Now that the retrograde Mercury and eclipse have passed, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Powerful Venus enters your sector of New Beginnings to shine her light into new doors opening for you where others have closed. This is good! Goals and friendships can now be taken forward after a long stall. Nice!