WITCHTIPS & HOROSCOPES ~1/30-2/5
Astrology by Lisa Stardust
WITCH TIPS:
This week kicks off with an inspiring energy from authoritative Saturn, who is currently in pragmatic Capricorn, and dreamy Neptune, who is splashing around in imaginative Pisces, on January 31st, encouraging our innermost visions to take flight in reality. The following day may cause frustrations to rise from within, as warrior planet Mars, who is roaming in fiery Aries, and evolutionary Pluto, who is transiting through ambitious Capricorn, square off, causing havoc in the stars. When Mars and Pluto collide, we can expect major power struggles to arise in relationships, as the need for control and dominance prevails. On a higher vibration, these two planets can guide us all towards transformation—with momentary annoyances along the way.
Planet of love and money, Venus, is very busy this week. Before Venus enters Capricorn on the 3rd, she still has some work to do in wild Sagittarius. First, inciting change by softly connecting with Uranus, who is raging in the sign of impulsive Aries, on February 2nd. Then, sharing a frustrating aspect with healing asteroid Chiron, who is in sensitive Pisces, on the 3rd, before switching signs and entering practical Capricorn, allowing us to see our worth both fiscally and romantically.
Mercury, who is intellectualizing in humane Aquarius, and Jupiter, who is traveling through worldly Sagittarius. meet up in the cosmos on the 3rd, opening our minds and encouraging us to think objectively. Thinking outside the box and using visualization skills will help us continue to manifest the dreams we started to build on January 31st. We will all think about how we can contribute to society on the 3rd, as we join hands, uniting together to implement growth on Earth through social and political endeavors. United we will stand; we are stronger together.
The week ends with a lovely New Moon on February 4th in humanitarian Aquarius. This New Moon is a wonderful time to connect to a higher power, as it will urge us all to take on a new spiritual stance and embrace philosophical understanding of life. The New Moon is our cosmic wake up call to move in a new direction, away from old views we discarded during the lunar eclipse in January.
We are evolving at rampant speed this week, detoxing ourselves of negativity by opening our world to new possibilities and hopes, under the Aquarius New Moon! Let’s all fill our chalice up with amethyst infused water to heal the mind, allowing spiritual alignment, clarity, and positivity to manifest in ourselves. Let’s toast to the future!
Aries
March 21-April 19
The week starts off with inspiring words from Neptune, allowing you to implement structure into your dreams with a little help from Saturn on the 31st. The 31st is an important day, as you will have the ability to turn these dreams into reality. The following days, February 1st and 2nd, will drive you to break down fantasies bit by bit in order to see the best route into manifesting your vision. While you have the fire underneath your belly to blossom your dreams, add structure and a fine tuned plan to implanting your goals. The New Moon on the 4th will be a catalyst in taking control over your goals, motivating you to get cracking on manifesting your inner desires. Call upon your friends and community to help support your goals, and drop any negative influences or mindsets. You will be surprised how much you can achieve when others believe in your dreams. Not only will they boost you up when you’re down, they will also be of service, allowing you to bounce ideas off of them. The most important thing this week is to believe in yourself, and others will too!
Taurus
April 20-May 20
The past month has taught you valuable lessons, inspiring you to use recent set backs as the inspiration for your personal renaissance. Starting with yourself is just the beginning of the journey. The 31st awakens your dreams, giving you willingness to evolve with love, kindness, and grace. The 1st and 2nd heighten your sensitivities, allowing you to use your superpowers for good, through servitude to others. When your planets ruler, Venus enters earthy Capricorn on the 3rd, your mindset will shift, awakening your thirst for universal truths. Pay attention to your dreams under the New Moon occurring February 4th. Try to keep a dream journal close to your bed, so when you wake up from your slumber on the 5th, you can start to manifest your visions. Your ancestors are guiding you this week. Listen to their wisdom. Also, try to surround yourself with only high vibe energy. Allow only positivity into your auric field. Be sure to carry Florida Water with you to protect your sparkle and vitality, using it to to wash off excess energy or negativity that comes your way. Don’t let anyone steal your sunshine and sweet vibration this week!
Gemini
May 21-June 21
Boundaries may be pushed on January 31st and February 1st, as a peer makes a slight jab, crushing your ego. While you may shrug off the issue at first, the 2nd creates a discourse in your mind regarding the situation at hand, allowing you to replay the scenario and reassess the matter. You may even feel emotionally conflicted, as both twins weigh in on the issue causing you to feel ambivalent, leaving you stuck and unable to make a decision either way. One thing is certain, your emotions run deep this week and you feel slightly blindsided by the inappropriate comments from others—especially those you have trusted. Try a simple protection spell this week from those who cause distress and harm, until you decide which avenue you wish to pursue in these friendships and situations. The best way to neutralize and contain the situation is to protect your energy from those who cause harm and great injustices to you. Sprinkle black salt around your space to deflect negativity away from you. Not only will you be able to gain clarity, but you will be free from the blinders and vampirism of the relationship.
Cancer
June 22-July 22
January 31st and February 1st will make you crawl up into your cocoon, as power struggles within relationships come to a head—in a very public way. All this stress may cause you to rethink recent personal and professional choices. Instead of crawling under a rock and hiding, use the healing energy of Chiron to help smooth over these difficulties. Open your heart and mind on the 3rd to a new mystical experience, fueled by mental exploration. Create your own personal mantra, aimed to calm down anxieties (which are paralyzing you). You will be surprised how a little TLC can go a long way. Your affirmation will help guide you to a calmer place, filled with peace and tranquility. Close your eyes, repeat your mantra, breathe slowly. After a few moments, you will feel the stress melting away from your body. The goal is to make you less defensive and reactionary, and more proactive in situations not within your control. The New Moon on February 4th will bring your power and control back—as long as you do the work required to attain inner peace.
Leo
July 23-August 22
The daily pressures of life are causing you to feel extra stressed this week, particularly on February 1st. The 2nd of February adds extra pep to your step, as your amorous feelings are roused, leading you to connect to a new spirit guide or animal on the 3rd, one who will add magical power and protection to your home. Your new addition will add companionship to your life, while bringing you insight and advice. If you currently have a familiar, perhaps you may consider an addition. Connecting deeply to your spirit guides. Call in the guides of highest purpose to help comfort you this week. Use their wisdom on the New Moon to give you insight into your relationships. Their knowledge will allow you to make discerning and wise choices surrounding partnerships. Also, boost your confidence, by lending support through their compassion and kindness. Remember, happiness is a self-fulfilling prophecy. You are what you think— take advice from your spirit guides and familiars, even if it’s unsolicited, as they will help make your thoughts the very best!
Virgo
August 23-September 22
Love has been on your mind this past month. Therefore, it should be no surprise that the 31st and the 1st intensify your lusty desires. Try to calm your impulses down, as your inner frustrations may force you to assert yourself in partnerships, causing drama to manifest as a result. Instead of a verbal power struggle, leading to an argument, take time to listen and reflect on matters. Use your analytical skills to hear the other party out. The upside to this transit, is your witchy radar is on point, and you are in tune with your intuition. You are able to get to the bottom of the situation swiftly, by connecting to the astral plane on the 1st, allowing you both to make-up, rather than break-up on the 3rd. With Mars roaming through your house of the occult and transformation until the 14th of February, you are extra powerful. Be careful not to exploit others, due to your intense charisma on the 2nd and 3rd, when expansive Jupiter triggers old wounds and arguments to reach new heights. Your passions run high this week, so use the energy for good.
Libra
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
While you may be seeking peace, love, and, harmony—this week causes internal struggles to produce much unnecessary stress. Your core beliefs are transforming, making you feel more off balance than ever, due to Pluto’s mischievous journey this week. Warrior planet Mars and transformative Pluto are pushing you to evolve the way you view partnerships, which may result in tensions within relationships to come to a head. When these two powerhouse planets collide on February 1st, emotions will go haywire. This will affect the way you relate to others, as the desire to control is strong. Conversely, you may be the recipient of master puppeteering, making your scales feel slighted and tipped. The lesson to be learned this week is to express your feelings as you have them. Do not push your emotions down, as they will always come to a boil, when roused in just the right way. The 2nd schools you on how to communicate effectively, using clarity, empathy, and compassion. You will also learn to let go of fear you may have in speaking your mind. The New Moon on the 4th gives you the confidence to be assertive within relationships and speak your truest, most authentic feelings.
Scorpio
Oct. 23-Nov. 21
January ends with talk of elevating your artistic dreams on the 31st. Your masterful creativity has peeked in recent weeks, sparking inspiration to take hold of your mind. Your stingers will come out February 1st, when your planetary ruler, Mars, squares off with Pluto. You may act slightly defensive, as a result of innocent jokes pointed your way. Let the naysayers know who’s boss by taking a step away from the argument and not engaging with others who do not understand your visions. The ultimate form of control is to walk away and not respond. The only way to protect your hard exterior from being hurt is to transcend your emotions into art. Channel your frustrations and create a work of beauty on the 3rd. Meditate under the New Moon February 4th and rid yourself of hate, making way for only beauty to reinvigorate your body, mind, and spirit. Not only will you relax your mind—you have the opportunity to honor your deepest passions, which is creation. After all, Scorpio, you are the sign of sex, death, and transformation. Use your inner magic to manifest your deepest passion—creativity.
Sagittarius
Nov. 22-Dec. 21
This week gives you a chance to take a new approach to old situations. The 31st sets off a spiritual journey within yourself, forcing you to evaluate your goals. You are pressed to walk a fine line between dreams and reason on the 1st, when Mars and Pluto fight in the cosmos, followed by Mars exciting your planetary ruler, Jupiter on the 2nd. All of this intense action would have made the younger, less astute version of yourself run for the hills and hide. But, you’re transforming, lovely archer! Instead of avoiding problems, or taking out your arrows, you choose to talk about your concerns in a calm matter on the 3rd. Your sparky and fiery nature is still hot to the touch, however, with a softer edge due to the New Moon. Your new method in communicating and expressing your innermost wishes will not only shock the world, but also have a surprising affect on the way you feel about yourself. This week, your heart will race, not due to arguments, due to the goodness and calmness you feel on the inside.
Capricorn
Dec. 22-Jan. 19
The recent celestial energy has brought major change your way—both good and bad. You may be in an emotional slump, feeling unseen by others under the moody blue skies of Winter. Don’t despair, fair sea-goat! Gaining confidence is a life long journey. The 31st of January gives you a chance to see the beautiful inner dimensions of your soul. However, the next two days may force you to squash inner demons and negative thoughts you have of yourself. The 1st and 2nd of February bring you face to face with your fears. While your phobias may get in your face, you can slay them by using the power you have within yourself. Venus cures heart-rending views of self on the 3rd. As enchanting and tender Venus link up with your Sun this week, you are able to build your self-esteem. Use the positive vibes brought your way to transform your life. Under the New Moon, you will see your beauty shine—on the inside and outside. After all dear Capricorn, you are heavenly and delightfully alluring. It’s time you take notice!
Aquarius
Jan. 20-Feb. 18
As the New Moon graces your Sun on the 4th of February, you are given a rare cosmic gift—the chance to hit reset on the week’s frustrations. February 1st brings former insecurities out of the depths of your subconscious, causing you to question yourself and abilities. You may project such issues on to others, as a result of your own frustrations. The 3rd brings an opportunity to mend your soul, as healing asteroid Chiron inspires you to take a leap of faith and believe in yourself. Your once empty cup, is now filled with the greatest love of all—self love. Although, your peers may challenge and test your patience on the 3rd, you won’t let them bring you down. Your newly revived sense of self won’t allow you to submit to the whims and anxieties of others. You will raise your cup high and praise yourself, then fly away on the 3rd, into your den of inner indulgences, gracing yourself with extra self-care and love. The New Moon will help you ignite the passion and fire burning within yourself, forcing your visions and confidence to be set free, revising your faith in yourself. Even if others do not believe in you, at least you believe in you. That’s all that matters.
Pisces
Feb. 19-March 2
This week will leave you feeling like a fish out of water, causing you to withdraw from external forces and into your fantasy world. January 31st and February 1st open your dreamy eyes to reality, forcing you to see others for who they truly are. The stern attitude of the collective may feel austere and critical, not warranting your energy or engagement. Simply put, you realize this week that you deserve better. You would rather swim away and enjoy your magical world than deal with those who aim to wound. While you may find the parallel universe you swim in enchanting, the 3rd anchors you into reality. The New Moon gives you extra time to heal and focus on yourself, as you review and plot your next steps. Even though you may be out of the grid for the days following the New Moon, your time in hibernation is well spent assessing and processing your emotions. This week’s journey ends with you releasing yourself from holding in past hurts, allowing you to heal your heart and spirit.