The Week Ahead (1.8.24 through 1.14.24)
On the New Moon in Capricorn, navigating the New Year, and letting your ambitions take the lead.
The Astrology Forecast
Hi friends! How did the first week of 2024 go for you? With Mars in its prime in the sign of Capricorn and Mercury forging ahead on its forward trajectory, we experienced a much-needed energetic shift to motivate and inspire us. Are you feeling a renewed sense of determination? I sure hope so!
If not, don’t fret! This week will continue to build on the motivating vibes from last week. The cosmos are filled with Capricorn energy, creating the perfect opportunity to get serious about what you want to bring into your life this year, and create an empowering, step-by-step strategy to achieve your goals.
On Thursday, January 11 at 6:57AM ET, the Moon joins forces with the Sun at 20° Capricorn, forming a powerful New Moon—the first one of 2024! Capricorn—the cardinal earth sign reporting to the planet Saturn—is all about working towards your goals and building your legacy, while New Moons are monthly occurrences that invite you to plant seeds that you want to see blossom over the subsequent weeks and months. Accordingly, this New Moon in Capricorn encourages you to begin a new chapter within the larger narrative of your life—a chapter that honors your past, present, and future.
Forming connections to the North Node in Aries and the South Node in Libra—the celestial points that illuminate the destined pathways in the birth chart—this lunation is particularly attuned to your soul’s mission. What are you really here to achieve in this lifetime—not just in a material sense, but in an emotional and spiritual sense, as well? What is the overarching purpose behind the decisions you make? What do you want to be known for? These types of questions may bubble up to the surface of your psyche as you navigate this lunar energy… nbd, right?
With Uranus—the planet of revelation, rebellion, and sudden change—also inserting itself into this cosmic conversation, you’ll unearth surprising, powerful truths about your higher purpose and what you want in 2024. In fact, just a few days before the New Moon—on Tuesday, January 9 at 7:07PM ET—the Sun at 19° Capricorn forms an exact trine to Uranus at 19° Taurus, infusing the planetary atmosphere with electric inspiration and unanticipated pivots. Throughout the days leading up to the New Moon, observe how you respond to important messages, insights, and opportunities that come your way. Are you reluctant to embrace change? Are you doubtful of your capacity to level up? Do you believe in your intellectual and artistic potential?
The connection between the Sun and Uranus will reveal to you another layer of your identity. While this newfound perspective may feel destabilizing, challenge yourself to embrace the shift. Allow yourself to be surprised by the desires within your heart! An unexpected new beginning may be exactly what you need as we kick off 2024.
As you engage with this Uranian energy and the New Moon, consider how you can solidify your intentions for the year on a macro-scale, while also setting smaller, attainable goals that feed into your larger manifestations. The New Moon in Capricorn’s tenacious, ambitious spirit will support you in achieving them throughout the next few weeks, until the Full Moon in Leo illuminates the heavens on Thursday, January 25.
In the Constellation Club, we cultivate a consistent manifestation practice in alignment with the Moon. Twice per month—under every New and Full Moon—we gather together to learn about the celestial energy at hand, connect with our beautiful community, and perform an empowering ritual tailored to the lunation. Join us on Thursday, January 11 at 8PM ET to dive into the nuances of the New Moon in Capricorn and engage in an illuminating manifestation ceremony to honor this potent lunation (replays available). Register here!
Following the New Moon, on Friday, January 12 at 5:42AM ET, Mars at 5° Capricorn will form a trine to Jupiter at 5° Taurus, giving us a burst of motivation. In fact, an opportunity related to your New Moon manifestations may be coming your way!
A trine is a supportive planetary relationship that helps the celestial bodies in question merge in a harmonious way. In this case, the planet of action, determination, and confrontation (Mars) connects with the planet of abundance, wisdom, and opportunity (Jupiter), infusing the heavens with a grounded sense of ambition, vitality, and inspiration. What are you working towards? What steps do you need to take to make progress? What components of your trajectory require patience and diligence?
In earth signs, the focus is on materiality, practicality, and stability. Taurus—fixed earth—strives to maintain a solid foundation of comfort and security, while Capricorn—cardinal earth—aims to generate and accumulate resources to fuel its mission. Coupled together, this energy helps you make tangible progress towards your goals. If you have tasks on your plate that require focused attention, today may be the perfect day to tackle those to-do items.
If you find yourself bogged down by the comparison game, feeling restless, or battling with a heightened sense of stubbornness, blow off some steam by communing with nature—after all, Taurus is often personified as a wildflower field, and Capricorn as a rugged mountainside. Take a walk through the park, go on a hike in the forest, put your bare feet in the grass—anything that connects you with the physicality of the earth will feel revitalizing, grounding, and motivating today.
On Saturday, January 13 at 9:49PM ET, Mercury enters serious Capricorn, which marks the final chapter of our Mercury Retrograde journey. Don’t worry! Mercury is, in fact, moving forward (it returned to direct motion last week); however it continues to retrace the steps of its retrograde journey.
Let me explain: Mercury went retrograde at 8° Capricorn on December 13, spinning all the way back to 22° Sagittarius before going direct on January 1. Since astrology is about tracking cycles, we like to pay close attention to the degrees planets occupy, since those precise degrees are instrumental in identifying patterns, informing interpretations, and crafting cosmic narratives.
Mercury’s retrograde journey began at 8° Capricorn, which means its upcoming forward movement from 0–8° in the sea goat’s sign is directly responding to its retrograde motion throughout those same 8 degrees. From December 13–23, Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn encouraged us to reconceptualize our goals, gain perspective on how we process data, and update our organizational systems. Can you recall any significant messages, breakthroughs, or events from those 10-days in December? Similar themes may reemerge as Mercury cruises through these familiar 8 degrees.
As Mercury reignites Capricorn’s domain, we’re invited to integrate past and present in order to formulate better strategies for the future. Mercury is the planet of dialogue, cognition, information, and synthesis, so consider the state of your communication style and your coordination skills. Are you truly invested in your current trajectory? Are you communicating your values, needs, and desires with a sense of authority? Are you taking responsibility for your day-to-day duties, knowing that what you do on the daily informs how and when you will achieve your goals?
Mercury in Capricorn possesses a heightened ability to process, sort, and synthesize information, so consider how you can streamline your schedule, express yourself clearly and concisely, and create efficient systems that will help you realize your short-term goals throughout the rest of January, up until February 5, when Mercury enters Aquarius.
In Constellation Club, we’ll be performing a dynamic manifestation ceremony to celebrate the New Moon in Capricorn. Join our Coven Meeting this coming Thursday, January 11 at 8PM ET. Can’t wait to see you there! (P.S. replays are available!)
Card of the Week
Horseman of Swords (from Jody Boginski Barbessi’s Inversion Tarot)
This week is guided by the Horseman of Swords (synonymous with the Knight of Swords in the Smith-Rider-Waite deck), which represents direct communication, forward momentum, bold ideas, and important messages.
This card encourages us to hold steadfast to our opinions and beliefs, allowing them to fuel our actions. As you engage in important conversations and receive messages, remember to respond from a place of truth and authenticity. This week is not about being a mediator—it’s about advocating for your beliefs and pursuing your desires.
In fact, it’s a great time to make strides towards your 2024 goals! The energy is motivating, inspiring, and thought-provoking, so seize the opportunity to refine your manifestation practice. What ideas do you want to materialize? What information do you need to gather to support your endeavors? How does the concept of inner-truth guide your decision-making?
Don’t be afraid to be bold this week. Innovative ideas will be rewarded. I mean, a little risk can be pretty exhilarating, right?
Aliza’s Mommy Updates
Katrin connected with Aliza to learn about how Talula is doing and what their plans are for 2024.
How are you and Talula doing?