Astrology by Lisa Stardust

Happy New Year!

Romantic planet Venus is super active this week: Venus in Capricorn and Neptune in Pisces share a tender moment on December 28, followed by Mercury retrograde in Capricorn’s sentimental tryst with Venus on December 29, and Pluto in Capricorn’s intense power struggle with Venus on January 1, before Venus enters Aquarius on January 2. There will be moments of joy, reflection, and annoyance as Venus wanders through the last degrees of Capricorn and enters chill Aquarius. Emotions will boil over and cool down immediately. Prepare yourselves for a wild, intoxicating ride when it comes to love. Mercury retrograde commences on December 29 and lasts until January 18 in Capricorn. This is a moment of contemplation and decision-making as we are deciding what we want to bring with us into the new year. There will be miscommunications, travel issues, and technological meltdowns throughout the planetary moonwalk—so tread lightly and back up your electronics. Mercury retrograde and Neptune connect on January 2, creating paranoia and exhaustion. The Capricorn Sun aspects the Nodes of Destiny, allowing us to set our 2023 goals and achieve greatness through them. 

Witch tip: Mercury retrograde is a time to spill and drink the tea. Make yourself a delicious cup of chamomile, mint, and lavender tea (both essences of Mercury) to ensure that you’re not the one exposing secrets. Kitchen Magic will offer you protection in the upcoming weeks if you drink this blend regularly. Chamomile is great for relaxation, mint helps with communication, and lavender purifies situations. Set your intention while you’re blending, brewing, and steeping the tea to ensure that your goals come true. This is the perfect way to cleanse and heal your throat chakra for clear, honest, and concise conversations — more importantly, to ensure that you thrive and survive the chaotic days ahead. 

Aries

Your intuition is setting off several red flags, which is heightening your emotions. There are power struggles at play that are going on behind your back. This week brings them front and center, allowing you to understand and to be aware of the dynamics that are happening as they unfold.

Taurus 

Finding answers may be hard to do if you keep looking. The truth will come out when it’s ready. Instead of looking outwards, try to focus on how you can live your life in the most authentic way. This can take you to levels that you never knew existed. 

Gemini 

In order to have a peaceful week, it’s important to keep your boundaries up. Some may call you selfish when you’re opting to protect yourself and your vibes from energy vampires. At the end of the day, it’s your personal obligation to focus on yourself before dealing with everyone else.

Cancer 

If you are feeling resentful of others, then it’s time to consider your actions in the situation. You can’t control how people act and what they do, but you can begin to comprehend your part by taking baby steps in mending the relationship. A little effort goes a long way.

Leo 

Don’t let your anxieties cloud your judgment or plans to have fun. Your mind could be playing tricks on you and holding you back from experiencing new moments. Clearing your head will serve as the detox you need to reinvigorate your being and to create a healthy life. 

Virgo 

As wild and as hard as it may be, the wheels of fate are pushing you to embrace your feelings. You don’t have to partake and carry every sentiment m that comes to your heart. Take baby steps towards developing the life you desire, one baby step at a time. 

Libra 

Running away from your problems is never a way to resolve issues. But, taking a temporary break from all the worries and stresses you’ve been under isn’t a bad idea this week — especially as you welcome in the new year. Put the drama on pause and lean into life’s pleasures.

Scorpio 

In order to process how you feel, it’s important to sit with your emotions before you attach a narrative to them. That way you can comprehend things on a deep level and understand that you’re projecting a lot of your internal thoughts to a situation, rather than seeing things objectively. 

Sagittarius 

If you’re doubting your choices, it may be because you are unsure of the intentions of others and confused about which avenue to take rightward now. The good news is that you don’t have to decide this week and can keep matters open-ended until you’re ready to make moves. 

Capricorn 

You don’t always have to be in control of matters to be the boss. Relinquishing some of your power doesn’t mean that you are taking a backseat to situations and your life, but choosing to delegate things to those you trust and opting to focus on your needs right now.

Aquarius 

Although it seems as though the weight of the world is on your shoulders, you have the choice to disengage with the drama and let go of the negativity. Take time to implement more indulgent self-care activities that allow you to rest and decompress as the new year rolls in.

Pisces 

More often than not, you interfere in matters that don’t necessarily concern you. All the more reason why you should keep your commentary and criticism to a minimum to avoid unnecessary issues arising this week. You can’t claim your innocence if you’re constantly meddling.