MONTH OF January
Who are the people in your inner circle? In January, relationships of every stripe become your focus. The Sun is moving through Capricorn and Aquarius this month, warming up the most committed zones of your chart. The spotlight is on your closest ties and making sure they feel balanced and fulfilling.
That might take some extra effort though, Cancer. With harmonizer Venus in powered-down retrograde until January 29, and communicator Mercury joining the retrograde club on January 14, this is definitely a time for relationship repairs. That goes for friendships, too! This month, the karmic north node will enter Taurus and your social sector for the first time since 2004. New players on Team Crab could appear, and between now and summer 2023, your entire friend circle could reshuffle.
This year, the first full moon lands in YOUR sign making you a guiding beacon of 2022. Some years, the inaugural full moon is in Cancer; other years it’s in Leo. Circle January 17 for a cosmic coming-out party, a moment when you can make a splash with a passion project, debut a new look or dive into any “new year, new you” initiatives. But make it a soft launch as you wait out the retrogrades. Gather feedback and then reveal your grand debut in February, under clearer cosmic weather.
Capricorn rules the skies: Sun, new moon, Venus (retrograde) and Mars
The year begins with a heavy emphasis on the Capricorn-ruled part of your chart, the seventh house of committed partnerships. And you’ll be drawn into both old ties and new ones. On January 2, the first new moon of 2022 arrives, a Capricorn . You could form a powerful alliance or decide to make things official, whether for business or pleasure.
But tread carefully, Crab. Venus, the planet of love and magnetism, is retrograde in Capricorn until January 29. Someone from your past could come back, and you might be pondering giving them a second chance. Don’t minimize the red flags or complications from the first attempt—take your time with this.
On January 16, the day before the full moon in YOUR sign, the Sun and penetrating Pluto will unite in Capricorn. You could get a serious intuitive hit about which direction to take a relationship. You may see something about someone that you didn’t notice before, and the realization could be jarring. But careful: Pluto governs the unconscious, and you want to make sure you’re not imagining things or being paranoid. (It could happen with an emotional full moon approaching…) Have you been concealing your truth from an important person? Set yourself free and reveal what’s in your heart.
On January 24, activator Mars joins the Capricorn confab, a biennial visit that could put a dynamic duo on the fast track. Mars speeds the pace, which can also ratchet up tension and stress. But heclass=”body-el-link standard-body-el-link” re’s the good news: Mars happens to be “” in Capricorn, one of its favorite places to be. Still, it might take until next month for things to really gel. Set your sights on right after Valentine’s Day, when Venus and Mars unite here (both will be in Cap until March 6).
Mercury turns retrograde from January 14 to February 3
On January 14, static comclass=”body-el-link standard-body-el-link” es on the line as Mercury—the planet of communication, travel and technology—turns until February 3. This go-round, Mercury will be especially disruptive of your relationships as it will back through Aquarius and Capricorn, the two most committed parts of your chart. In addition, plans can get scrambled and appointments delayed. Back up your data and digital files since Mercury can also wreak havoc on all things electronic.
Mercury will backtrack through Aquarius until January 25, causing mayhem in your eighth house of intimacy and shared finances. An ex could resurface, tempting you to re-engage. Though the attraction may still be strong, have those lingering issues actually cleared up? If you dare to go there, conduct your due diligence before handing over your trust. If you’re still stinging over a past betrayal, Mercury’s backspin could poke the old wound. What part of the lesson or healing still needs to happen, Cancer?
The eighth house also rules long-term finances, wealth and investments. Press pause on any fast-moving collaborations, especially if they involve plunking down cash or equity. Mercury retrograde can be a blessing in disguise, buying you time to really think your plans through. If a prospective partner starts to stall or waffle, get clear on their hesitation. Do they need more information? Is there something specific they object to? Instead of feeling intimidated, get interested. Ask the questions, do the research and be thorough. Maybe you need to tweak your own presentation before unveiling a big pitch. Take this extra time to prepare before getting involved in any entanglements you can’t escape!
On January 25, Mercury will back into Capricorn and your committed-relationship house for the duration of the retrograde. Between now and February 3, you could have second thoughts on making things official, whether in a business or personal collab. Hold off on sclass=”body-el-link standard-body-el-link” igning any binding contracts until February 3—or if possible, closer to February 24, when Mercury’s stationing “shadow phase”() is completely over.
The January 17 Cancer full moon puts the spotlight on you
Liftoff! January 17 serves up the first full moon of 2022—and it’s in YOUR sign, Cancer. You’re catapulted into action around a personal goal or passion project as la luna spotlights your dreams and desires. Record your resolutions and post them somewhere visible—the fridge, your mirror—to keep them top of mind.
Are your closest people supporting you…or are they blocking your attempts to soar? You could see some unsavory evidence of their selfishness as shadowy Pluto opposes the full moon. Today, it will be impossible to brush that aside. You may be tempted to speak up or confront the “users.” If you were biting your tongue over the holidays to keep the peace, it could all come gushing out now.
Before you let resentment overtake your better judgment, remember that YOU set people’s expectations. Maybe you sacrificed and accommodated without asking for anything in return. If so, you can’t blame people for not reading your mind. Rather than unload on them, make a new policy with yourself—and start voicing your needs from today forward!
The north node enters Taurus on January 18
Ready for a new social scene? From January 18, 2022, until July 17, 2023, the lunar nodes will travel across the Taurus/Scorpio axis, activating your eleventh house of friendships (ruled by Taurus) and your passionate fifth house (governed by Scorpio). An opportunity to join a prestigious collaboration or a cutting-edge crew could arise. With the karmic north node in this experimental and future-forward sign, you could be drawn to people who introduce you to “alternative” ways of thinking. It’s high time you embraced and celebrated your personal brand of weird, Cancer!
With the south node in Scorpio and your dramatic fifth house, the next year and a half will encourage you to distance yourself from people who purposely push your buttons or live in a state of high chaos. Maybe you didn’t notice it before (you thought of them as “colorful” personalities), but now, you’ve lost your tolerance for these antics. Consider that healthy…and liberate yourself from their emotional manipulation.
The north node only visits Taurus every 18.5 years; it was last here from April 15, 2003, to December 26, 2004. If you can remember back to then, you may see themes from that time resurface.
And…Uranus turns direct in Taurus on January 18
Time to get the band back together! This January 18, changemaker Uranus ends a five-month retrograde in Taurus and your eleventh house of teamwork and technology. A collaboration that stalled mid-August could pick up speed. If it has to be on a virtual basis, you can still make plenty happen (though you WILL have to dodge Mercury retrograde until early February).
Have you fallen out of touch with a few important people? For the last few months of 2021, Jupiter was in Aquarius and your private eighth house, drawing your inner circle tighter. Now Jupiter is in Pisces and your worldly, expansive ninth house until May. Coupled with Uranus direct and the Taurus north node, you could be inspired to re-engage with the world, perhaps getting involved in a cause you care about. How’s that for a follow-up to yesterday’s full moon?
Privacy please! Aquarius season starts on January 19
You can dart back behind the scenes (sort of) starting January 19, when the Sun slips into Aquarius and your private, intimate eighth house for a month. With Mercury also retrograde here until January 25, that Crab shell is looking pretty darn inviting. Burrow into your cocoon and find something juicy to focus on because your powers of concentration are high.
Maybe you’ll aim that radar at an unfinished project or plot out a master plan. Tunnel vision could be your saving grace through the retrograde season. Or, since the eighth house rules all things erotic and entwined, you might slip off the grid with a sexy, scintillating plus-one. Let the (well-heated) hibernation begin!
Running hot and cold? There’s a strong pull to partner this month as six heavenly bodies pay a visit to Capricorn and your committed seventh house. (That includes the Sun, new moon, Venus, Mars, Pluto and a brief visit from Mercury.) The January 2 new moon is particularly opportune for a fresh start with your S.O. or to meet someone with long-term potential.
Alas, love planet Venus is retrograde until January 29, a once-every-18-months cycle that disrupts the harmony of your closest ties. Since Venus is retrograde in your relationship house, this could be a rocky time for coupled and single Crabs alike. Are you still compatible? Are certain issues deal breakers, or is there still room for repair? You have an opportunity to hash things out this month, especially when Mercury turns retrograde in Capricorn from January 25 to February 3.
The silver lining? Sexy, sizzling Mars will join Venus in Capricorn on January 24, and this dynamic duo will travel together through your relationship zone until March 6. Right after Valentine’s Day, they’ll make an exact meetup, which could be one of the hottest days of the year for couples (or for getting official!). If all else fails, you can make up for lost time in Cupid’s tailwind. Until then, focus on addressing any issues you’ve swept aside—including finding closure with old lovers or divisive issues that you haven’t gotten past.
Get your systems in order, Crab! With go-getter Mars in Sagittarius and your sixth house of organization and helpful people until January 24, you’re eager to pull Team Cancer into shape. And, we have to ask…does that team even actually exist? If you’ve been overfunctioning and pulling too much of the load, the first three weeks of January invite you to delegate and prioritize efficiency. With Mercury turning retrograde from January 14 to February 3, things could get chaotic—all the more reason to streamline and simplify asap! Luckily, a pile of planets in Capricorn and your partnership zone could reveal a few stellar players who are eager to support your efforts.
The year’s first full moon arrives in Cancer on January 17, putting the spotlight on your personal success. Take a well-deserved bow! Be careful who you share those “state secrets” with, though. A shadowy opposition from Pluto suggests that a jealous person could be looking to steal some of the sunshine from your victory. Firm boundaries, Crab! Don’t forget to give credit where it’s due, but by the same token, there’s no need to shy away from a hard-earned moment of solo stardom.
Love Days: 25, 2
Money Days: 9, 18
Luck Days: 16, 6
Off Days: 13, 28, 4
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