Heavenly Messages for January 2023

January 1, 2023

Happy New Year Friends!

The year 2023 has a nice ring to it. In the numerology of the tarot which I studied 2023 reduces to 7 and 7 = knowledge of structure. So could this be the year when we finally figure out the true underlying structures of the world? I hope so, because if we do, we can change and rearrange those structures for the betterment of all. May it be so.

The New Year dawns with Mercury retrograde along with Mars and Uranus – some heavy duty retro energy! There are also positive vibes and Jupiter in Aries will carry us forward no matter what! Read on to learn trends for 2023 and see your Individual Sign Messages for personal New Year insights.

Every January 1st the Sun travels in Capricorn a cardinal sign and the third earth sign ruled by beautiful planet Saturn aka Lord of the Material World. Capricorn wants to be taken seriously and is a dignified, capable, ambitious sign which if you read the more traditional descriptions sounds rather gray and boring like a CEO who is competent but not interesting. The truth is deeper than this.  Capricorn is a complex sign and is one of only 2 zodiac signs which has more than one symbol reflecting this multidimensionality.

The better known symbol is the Mountain Goat representing nimble ability to set high goals and reach them. The other symbol is the Sea Goat, a mystical creature with goat’s head and front hooves but with a mer-tail to swim to depths few others reach. When Capricorn has mastered the outer world, many choose to dive into creative and spiritual depths represented by the Sea Goat.

Bradley Cooper -born with Sun in Capricorn

Earthy Capricorn appears cool and reserved, but they have a very sensual side (remember the goat is their symbol!) as well as a sardonically humorous side. Mature Capricorns know how to play the game but are fully able to see through the mirage and poke fun at it. Capricorn’s downside is being stiff and rigid in thought and action and taking life way too seriously. Their sense of pride can trip them up especially when they refuse to apologize and admit they were wrong. When they get angry or feel lack of respect a Billy Goat Gruff side comes out, which is not pretty to be around!

When born with Sun in Capricorn you are learning to set goals and to maintain the staying power to achieve them. Capricorn is born to master the worldly realm and is often an old head on young shoulder type, too serious for their own good. Until Capricorn has enough maturity to figure things out they can be late bloomers, especially emotionally. Managing time well is a Capricorn strength so when born with Sun in Capricorn you are learning how to set appropriate boundaries to preserve your energy for the long haul and to learn the value of perseverance against all odds. You are also learning to set boundaries against those who want to suck your time and energy away for themselves.

Saturn is a stern teacher who wants his Capricorn pupils to learn discipline and to develop reliability and a good work ethic. When born with Sun in Capricorn you are here to master the worldly realm, to rely more on yourself and be less dependent on others. Capricorn is the original “Adult in the room” and the Capricorn archetype is “The Good Father”, the one who creates structures for others to flourish within. The easy way is not a Capricorn path and especially when they are young life seems too tough and demanding. But once Capricorn accepts their lot gracefully, their sea goat tail begins to form and they navigate life with ease and flow. That’s when the old adage, “It’s never too late to have a happy childhood” becomes more than just a phrase

Here are some quotes from people born with Sun in Capricorn which reflect the nature of this interesting sign:

To perceive the world differently, we must be willing to change our belief system, let the past slip away, expand our sense of now, and dissolve the fear in our minds ~ William James

The best way to make a difference in the world is to start by making a difference in your own life. ~ Julia Louis-Dreyfus

We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. ~ Dolly Parton

My wish for you in 2023 is for you to learn to adjust your sails beautifully and enjoy the journey of life!

With love to all,
~ Melissa

Heavenly Messages for January 2023

Your Handy Astro Facts: The Full Moon (16° Cancer) is on 1/6 at 6:08p. The New Moon (1° Aquarius) is on 1/21 at 3:53p. Venus enters Aquarius on 1/2, Mars turns forward on 1/12 (at 8° Gemini), Mercury turns direct on 1/18 (at 8° Capricorn) at 5:12a, the Sun enters Aquarius on 1/20 at 3:30a, Uranus moves forward on 1/22 (at 14°56 Taurus) and Venus enters Pisces on 1/26 (thru 2/20). All times are EST. Go to Individual Sign Messages to find your personal New Year’s messages.

New Year 2023 begins with an interesting blend of planetary energies. On 1/1 the Sun, Mercury along with Pluto and Venus are in Capricorn and Pluto and Venus make a very important connection. Mercury is retrograde as the year begins, so are Mars and Uranus, but all 3 move forward again in January. Jupiter is fully settled in fiery Aries, Saturn remains in icy Aquarius, but is on the move toward Pisces. Neptune continues his Pisces journey, standing alone with no major connections to other planets, although asteroid Juno stands faithfully by his side.

On 1/1 the Moon is in earthy Taurus and forms a trine (positive) to the Capricorn Sun, a nice indication for the new year! Taurus is the sign of the Moon’s exaltation and like a beautiful woodland goddess she beckons you to come with her to find peace and harmony in nature. The Moon travels near the karmic North Node encouraging you to stay true to our own path, no matter what anyone else wants you to do.

Last year at the beginning of 2022 Venus was retrograde (more internalized), but this year she is making herself known! Potent Pluto is stationed in the last few degrees of Capricorn now and on 1/1 Venus moves with him. Venus in Capricorn understands the intensity of Pluto’s transformational work, but since she is all about peace and love, she has been helping Pluto realize this transition can happen in smoother ways. This important Venus-Pluto connection lets the world know there is light at then end of the tunnel and all the hard work we’ve slogged through over so many years can now finally pay off.

Venus is on a fast track now, and on 1/2 enters Aquarius. Venus rules both Taurus and Libra, (see your Individual Sign Messages for more) and Venus’ magnetism and helpful ways affect us all.  Aquarius is ruled by rebellious Uranus so desire for change and advocacy for the common person comes out when Venus visits Aquarius. Venus in Aquarius is proud of being unique, ahead of the crowd, easily sees the bigger picture and is willing to champion causes in which she believes. On the world scene today, Venus in Aquarius stands with the brave women in Iran and elsewhere who are speaking up for positive change. Volodymyr Zelensky President of Ukraine who Time Magazine chose as the Person of the Year was born with Venus in Aquarius -a perfect example!

Amal Clooney – born with Venus in Aquarius

Venus rules love and governs relationships. Venus in Aquarius is friendly, flirty, adventurous and loves her freedom. Venus in Aquarius will try on many different types for size but ultimately is drawn to true partnership with someone they can have real and interesting dialog with (this is a must!) and who takes out the garbage too!

Lord of Structure Saturn has been urging the people of the world to rise to a higher perspective so more positive choices can be made for the future. From 1/22-23 Venus in Aquarius makes a close connection with Saturn helping us lift above it all to see the best choices.

Mars has been in Gemini over 4 months, went retrograde on 10/30 and remains backward as 2023 begins. Gemini rules communication so when Mars backs up your brain feels snagged too.

Mars = energy and rules males. With Venus in good position and Mars retro it looks like women hold their power while men are on shaky ground. On the downside Gemini will twist facts and even lie to get ahead. A current example of this type is George Santos the GOP congressman-elect from Long Island New York who admitted to lying about his past.

Mars moves forward again on 1/12 and remains in Gemini until 3/23. When Mars moves direct, your brain will feel back on a good synapse track again too!

Mercury, the ruler of Gemini, is also retrograde as the year begins adding to communication snafus and travel confusion too which was certainly obvious over the holiday travel season with thousands of people stranded. Mercury is retro in Capricorn which rules corporate bureaucracies. Southwest Airlines was the major contributor to multiple flight cancellations and delays. Other airlines had delays too from the weather, but recovered soon, but Southwest was still cancelling thousands of flights. News reports indicated those problems resulted from poor corporate decisions and outmoded scheduling processes for crews and passengers. A prime example of Mercury in Capricorn gone wrong!

Mercury’s message for us average folk is to take time to review positive changes you’ve made and continue to do whatever it takes to maintain your new mental outlook. Mercury moves forward again on 1/18  when we can gain more clarity around it all.

Change Agent Uranus in Taurus is also in reverse at the New Year. Uranus has been retrograde for 5 long months (since 8/19/23) and on 1/22 moves forward again at 14°58′ Taurus exactly half way through his 7 year Taurus transit. When Uranus wakes up from his retro nap, his revolutionary energy is even more charged for the future again. Uranus rules Aquarius so this helps you regain your usual crystal clarity and generally everyone’s brain waves get clearer.

If you are born with Sun in Taurus from May 5-6 you will re-experience a once in a lifetime Uranus pass which can feel thrilling and exceptionally motivating, but also just too much chaotic energy to handle!  Ideally Uranus represents enlightenment, so if this is you, Uranus says it’s time to leave tired old routines behind and embrace the future! If your rising sign is close to these same degrees (14-15° Taurus) you’ll notice similar effects.

Towering above all of this is mighty Jupiter who at the new year is fully situated in fire sign Aries. Jupiter is a giant planet with immense energy, and Aries is one of the most energetic and powerful of all signs! Jupiter was in Aries last year from 5/10 thru 10/30 and will be in Aries this year until 5/16. Jupiter rules Sagittarius and of course affects Aries now too. And everyone will experience Jupiter’s power wherever (what house) this massive planet travels in your own birth chart. See your Individual Sign Messages for personal insight.

Jupiter likes Aries

Jupiter = expansion. On the plus side Aries is the pioneer, the big idea generator who clears the path ahead for others to follow. Positive Aries are the ones who reveal what true courage means. Jupiter in Aries encourages innovations in all fields from science and medicine to sports to new cultural advances in general.

Mars ruled Aries also governs war and warriors so Jupiter’s current Aries venture affects the ongoing war in Ukraine. Let us pray that people respond to the better side of Jupiter in Aries which is to leave the past behind and embrace new positive ways of experiencing life!

We are all part of collective experience and each one of us have more impact than we may know. If you grab hold of Jupiter/Aries jubilant energy to create more positivity in your life Jupiter helps your energy multiply exponentially! Here are a few good news stories to encourage you Positive headlines from around the world Interesting to note that Pantone’s color of 2023 is Viva Magenta which they say is a “powerful and empowering animated red encourages experimentation, welcomes all, and has a bit of a rebellious streak.” Sure sounds like Jupiter in Aries! Here’s another, The Yeari in Cheer roundup of the brightest, boldest ways the world improved, evolved or otherwise changed for the better”

On 1/26 Venus skates out of icy Aquarius and makes a graceful dive into warm water sign Pisces. Venus is exalted in Pisces meaning she expresses her highest qualities in this beautiful sign. Venus in Pisces brings out the best of Venus – love, beauty, peace and grace, making it one of the most beautiful, artistic and spiritual placements for Venus.

Queen Elizabeth II – born with Venus in Pisces

As January ends Venus begins to form a flowing trine to the karmic South Node in Scorpio. The South Node represents what the world must move beyond and the negative qualities of the sign are what we need to leave behind. Scorpio is very powerful and operating negatively represents those with steel tipped boots who won’t hesitate to stamp out those they disagree with. A very current example is Vladimir Putin who has major Scorpio in his birth chart and who does not hesitate to brutally eradicate his enemies as he is doing in Ukraine.

Let us hope that Venus’ positive connection with the Scorpio South Node begins to soften even the most selfish and negative types and and helps their hearts grow larger! Won’t that be lovely energy to uplift the new year!  Here is a quote from Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, born with Sun in Capricorn – a perfect guide for the energies of now:
Just think of any negativity that comes at you as a raindrop falling into the ocean of your bliss. ~ Maharishi Mahesh Yogi