This Aquarius Season Will Bring a Full Moon, New Moon, and Mercury Retrograde
With Aquarius season upon us from January 19 to February 18, our resident astrologist Lisa Stardust offers a horoscope for each zodiac sign.
Welcome to Aquarius Season! This year, there will be some big Aquarius energy in the cosmos: the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn will all be in Aquarius. This stack of planets will definitely push us to change our mindsets and understand different perspectives.
Ahead, read your horoscope and how Aquarius season will affect your zodiac sign. But first, a run down of all of the major planetary transits we can expect in the month ahead:
The Sun enters Aquarius on January 19th, starting a month-long journey around humanitarian and innovation.
The Moon will be in the anaretic degree—the very late degree of a sign—of 29 degrees Aries on January 20th. Translation? Expect some combative energy around Inauguration Day, which will be a day of mixed energies. Prepare yourself for protests and turmoil, as well as a day of happiness in welcoming the new President and Vice President.
Elusive Neptune, which is in Pisces, will square off with the Nodes of Destiny on who are moving backwards on the Gemini-Sagittarius lunar axis, January 26th. This means confusion and ambiguity will be felt, so it’s important to remain calm on this day. Anxieties may form as well; relax by meditating with an amethyst and selenite crystal.
The first Full Moon of 2021 occurs in Leo on January 28th. This is a time to bring in the energy we love and are passionate about. Anything less than stellar and magical will fall by the wayside.
January 28th also brings the conjunction between the Sun and Jupiter in Aquarius. Known as the “Day of Miracles,” it’s the luckiest day of 2021. You might want to buy some lottery tickets now and take a chance.
The first Mercury retrograde of 2021 starts on January 30th and lasts until February 21st in Aquarius, giving all of us the chance to reassess, revise, rethink and regroup our plans.
Tender Venus enters airy Aquarius on February 1st, offering a novel outlook on love and money.
The New Moon in Aquarius on February 11th will allow us to think and discuss how we can take action as a collective to help better society.
Valentine’s Day will be sensual and passionate, especially since the Moon will be in red hot Aries. Prepare yourself to be both wooed and pursued.
Authoritative Saturn, which is in Aquarius, shares a fraught connection with rebellious Uranus, which is in Taurus, on February 17th. This is the first of three times these two planets will face off in 2021. The other two times are June 15th and December 24th. It will be a time of much needed sweeping changes, most of which we may not be ready for.
Aries
You’re deciphering between who’s your casual acquaintance and who's a ride or die throughout this month, which may mean cutting out a few peeps which don’t make the cut. Letting go of those you care about is hard. However, this is not a permanent breakup. Mercury’s moonwalk is simply hitting the pause button with the people in your life who aren’t embracing positivity like you. All will be forgiven by you on February 17th, but remember: You are who you love, and not who loves you back. You have the chance right now to decide who’s worth your time, energy, kindness, and fabulousness.
Taurus
The scope of your career is changing at exponential speed. You’re hungering for more claim and acclaim for your efforts on February 1st when Venus enters Aquarius. Speak up and ask for a raise then. Even though Mercury is retrograde, it’s a wonderful time for you to renegotiate an existing contract with your boss and step up your professional game. You will be satisfied with the results and able to embrace a new title or income bracket during the New Moon on February 11th. This is your “lean in” month. This month of all months, don’t hesitate in making career moves.
Gemini
Inquisitive by nature, this month will make you question and challenge the norms of society. The big Aquarius energy that’s brewing will push you to see matters from a different perspective. In fact, you may even get a tad fanatical during Neptune’s cosmic dance with the Nodes of Destiny on January 26th, so be careful about the tonality in which you debate the latest episode of The Bachelor. The caveat is that you may discard your views after Mercury’s backstroke ends, even if you promise yourself that you’re totally embracing a new vibe during the New Moon on February 11th.
Cancer
Intimacy is hard for some, but not for you. This month, you will have the chance to get to know everyone in your life on a deeper level—especially during the New Moon on February 11th. Think that’s a lot? A friend from the past will make an unexpected reappearance in your life on February 17th, which happens to occur during Mercury’s backwards spin. It’s up to you to decide how you want to proceed with your pal. Words of advice: Don’t wear your heart on your sleeve until you feel safe in the relationship. Find your footing first.
Leo
Now that cuffing season is in full swing, it’s time for you to make major choices about partnerships and friendships. Putting your needs first during the Full Moon on January 28th will ensure that you are treating yourself with care. However, Mercury’s celestial moonwalk, which starts on January 30th, and the New Moon on February 11th will contradict your sentiments by pushing you to give a lot of your energy and time to others. If you remain on course, news of an exciting new professional opportunity will come your way on February 17th. Don’t get distracted by romance. Do you!
Virgo
No one knows better than you that haste makes waste. As always, your iCal is full of errands and meetings. It’s important to put all mundane activities on the back burner and treat yourself to some R&R—something that will be especially important when Neptune and the Nodes of Destiny square off on January 26th. Take a short rest at the beginning of the month during the Full Moon on January 28th: Unwind by soaking in a hot bath, lighting candles, and listening to Sade. Be ready to step up your game again during the New Moon on February 11th.
Libra
Aquarius Season will prove to be super fortuitous and prosperous for you. Mercury’s moonwalk and the Full Moon on January 28th will heighten your passions and bring you face-to-face with your dreams. All of your visions will be attainable during the New Moon on February 11th; you could even formulate a money making plan around these creative desires when Saturn and Uranus square off on February 17th. If you’ve been procrastinating on a project, this month is the time to get the ball rolling. Slowly but surely, things will start to happen: You are on the right path to success.
Scorpio
Major changes are coming your way, which is why having a strong foundation is important. The Full Moon on January 28th, New Moon on February 11th, and Mercury’s retrograde will make you feel as though you’re being pulled in many different directions. Although it may be hard to keep your head above water when Saturn and Uranus face off on February 17th, you can find your footing by trusting your gut and embracing your feelings. Don’t be afraid or too proud to have a good cry. We all need one now and again to release pent up frustrations and energies.
Sagittarius
Although you normally have no issue stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing new philosophies, you are holding on tightly to your own perspectives and narratives. The problem in doing so is that this creates tensions and disagreements with your friends. You don’t have to argue with others to prove your points. As long as you know that you’re 100% correct, that's all that matters. Living by those words on January 26th (when Neptune squares the Nodes of Destiny) will help you get through the Full Moon on January 26th and the New Moon on February 11th.
Capricorn
With your confidence at a high, there’s literally nothing you can’t achieve. Now, only if we could say the same about your finances. It’s time to get your spending under control. With a little finessing on your part during Mercury retrograde, you’ll save cash during the Full Moon on January 28th and start seeing progress by the New Moon on February 11th. The same can be said for your confidence, which will reach peak awesomeness on February 17th. Luckily, this month will coax out some genuinely good vibes—if you focus on boosting your self-esteem and bank account.
Aquarius
Happy solar return, Aquarius! Now that it’s your birthday month, it’s time for you to become a little bit more selfish. Embracing this sentiment will be harder than you think during Mercury retrograde—which aligns with your Sun—because you are a natural born giver. However, the Full Moon on January 28th will open your eyes to the fact that you need to take your power back from those who are not deserving of you. By the time the New Moon rolls around on February 11th, you’ll be feeling yourself. And, by February 17th, you’ll be a whole new person.
Pisces
You’re especially good at living in your own bubble. All those years swimming around in your imaginary world will pay off, as the Aquarius stellium—a cluster of planets in the same sign—force you to ignite your romantic sentiments. The only thwarting element to your chill month will occur when Neptune, which aligns with your Sun, squares off with the Nodes of Destiny on January 26th, awakening you from your beautiful daydream and pushing you to take on a more responsible role at work.
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