The primary month of the brand new yr is right here and there’s rather a lot to sit up for in January 2024. Listed below are the highest astrological occasions to be aware of, so you should utilize the astrology to raised your personal life.

Mercury turns direct – January 2, 2024

Communication planet Mercury has been retrograde since December 13, 2023 a time when issues are hidden and your gaze turns inwards. Mercury turning direct on January 2 brings what’s hidden to mild and this makes the beginning of 2024 a time of revelation. As quickly because the yr begins, converse your thoughts, get again on monitor and set plans in movement.

When Mercury turns direct, new data usually seems which strikes the goalposts. It’s a optimistic time to type out any misunderstandings which have occurred over the festive interval.

In astrology, the very best time to set intentions is usually the Equinox on March 20, when the Solar enters Aries and the primary signal of the zodiac. This yr feels totally different. Mercury is again up to the mark because the yr begins and is carefully adopted by motion planet Mars shifting into Capricorn on January 4. 

Mars likes to be in Capricorn the place it will probably plan forward and get issues completed. You’ll be sensible to get consistent with the planets and be sure you know the place you’re heading and why. Make 2024 a yr when your desires and targets are clear in your thoughts.

New Moon [20 Capricorn 44] – January 11, 2024

New Moon power arrives mid-month. A New Moon is historically an emblem of latest beginnings, a great time to set your intentions for the yr forward. Capricorn favours a long-term purpose. Make a want if you first see the crescent Moon within the evening sky on or round January 12/13.

Plus, this New Moon makes an thrilling trine facet to modern Uranus in Taurus, very best for spontaneous strikes and radical selections.

Solar enters Aquarius – January 20

Pluto enters Aquarius – January 21

The Solar leaves earth signal Capricorn and enters air signal Aquarius on January 20. Every star signal within the zodiac is a unique power to the star signal earlier than.

Capricorn favours planning, accountability, hierarchies and the load of historical past and custom. Whereas, Aquarius favours innovation, collaborative ventures and the lure of know-how and future-oriented innovations. It’s a great time to be social and inclusive of others when the Solar enters Aquarius.

This yr, Pluto follows the Solar into Aquarius on January 21. This will deliver energy to the individuals whereas energy planet Pluto journeys by way of socially-oriented Aquarius over the subsequent twenty years. 

Plus, there’s a robust Solar/Pluto conjunction at 29° Capricorn on January 20, simply earlier than the Solar and Pluto change star signal. This implies that one thing might must be accomplished or come to an finish earlier than new beginnings can emerge. 

This theme runs all through 2024 as Pluto returns to Capricorn for unfinished enterprise from September 2 to November 19, 2024. We might know extra about what this epic transfer means on the earth, throughout this key part in January.

Full Moon [5 Leo 15] – January 25

The Full Moon on January 25 lights up the Leo/Aquarius axis of the zodiac. Full Moons are a time to have fun and the Full Moon in Leo feels notably joyful and up-lifting.

Leo is a passionate and artistic star signal, the signal of the performer who likes to take centre stage. Plus, Full Moons will be emotional and dramatic. 

This Full Moon is further expansive as massive planet Jupiter is sq. to each the Solar and Moon. This heightens the celebration, celebration theme and it signifies a time when gestures and behavior could also be over-the-top.

Uranus turns direct – January 27

The planet of change and the surprising Uranus turns direct a few days after the Full Moon. This feels energetic and there may very well be some twists and turns in direction of the tip of the month.

Most significantly, nevertheless, as soon as Uranus turns direct, which means that all of the planets are in forward-moving movement. This confirms that the primary few months of 2024 are a time to be dynamic and go-getting, to maneuver shortly and instinctively. This forward-moving vibe continues till Mercury’s subsequent retrograde part begins on April 1.

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