Happy New Year! Well, I mean, may it be as happy as it can be, considering the holidays are over, both Mars and Mercury are retrograde, and it’s winter.
To bring some light to your life, the Moon will be full in Cancer on the 6th. It’s a good time to wrap up whatever you’ve been working on since the summer — or whatever’s been working you over these past couple of weeks.
With the Moon awash this week with the emotional intensity of Cancer, it will be best to tend to your emotional needs. Otherwise, you may be swept away by your tears and fears. Since it’s Capricorn season, putting facts before feelings might help as you navigate any troubled waters.
If and only if it helps, try distracting yourself with something sentimental to satisfy those Cancerian needs — like a good Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks flick. Once you’re done blubbering, get back to climbing that mountain. Be mindful of Mercury’s ongoing retrograde in the background, which might put a loose stone or two underfoot.
Next week, Mars goes direct as will Mercury will soon after. More on what that means later. For now, this week’s horoscopes reflect the full Moon’s light in relation to the signs and houses.
ARIES / ARIES RISING
March 21 – April 19
With the full Moon in your 4th House of Home, take a good look at how family affects you and focus on healing.
TAURUS / TAURUS RISING
April 20 – May 20
The full Moon in your 3rd House of Sharing has you being tugged in many directions — and you kind of like it. Stand in your power.
GEMINI / GEMINI RISING
May 21 – June 20
In your 2nd House of Value, the full Moon signals self-care as priority numero uno. Know what you’re worth and own it.
CANCER / CANCER RISING
June 21 – July 22
With the full Moon in your 1st House of Self, emotions run high. Opening up to loved ones calms the storm.
LEO / LEO RISING
July 23 – Aug. 22
The full Moon in your 12th House of Endings offers a moment of reflection on how far you’ve come. Rest now; you’ve earned it.
VIRGO / VIRGO RISING
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
In your 11th House of Blessings, the full Moon makes your interpersonal connections sparkle. You really do belong.
LIBRA / LIBRA RISING
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
With the full Moon in your 10th House of Career, work-life balance is the theme du jour. Set yourself up to feel supported on both sides.
SCORPIO / SCORPIO RISING
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
The full Moon in your 9th House of Purpose pushes you toward learning opportunities that serve your personal growth. Lean in.
SAGITTARIUS / SAGITTARIUS RISING
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
In your 8th House of Transformation, vulnerability becomes the key to mutual understanding. Open your heart.
CAPRICORN / CAPRICORN RISING
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
With the full Moon in your 7th House of Relationship, own what you bring to the table, both good and bad. What’s fair is fair.
AQUARIUS / AQUARIUS RISING
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
The full Moon in your 6th House of Health presses you to be aware of the little things that make you feel whole. Take care of you.
PISCES / PISCES RISING
Feb. 19 – March 20
With the full Moon in your 5th House of Pleasure, forget your head and let your heart — or your body — lead the way.
