The Week Ahead (1.22.24 through 1.28.24)
On the Full Moon in Leo, connecting with the wisdom of your heart, and getting serious about what you *truly* want—and need.
The Astrology Forecast
Missed last week’s forecast? Read it here!
Hi friends! How’s the start of Aquarius Season going for you? Are you feeling the shift in energy? What are you hoping to innovate over the next four-weeks? What kind of progress do you want to make?
In case you haven’t heard, Pluto, the planet of death and rebirth, also glided into Aquarius’s domain last week, making some pretty cataclysmic cosmic waves that are bound to overhaul society as we know it for the next two decades. If you want to learn more about this pivotal planetary shift and how it will impact you, head over here!
This week is packed with vital transits. From Venus’ entrance into Capricorn to the Full Moon in Leo to the Sun’s square with Jupiter, we’re invited to reconnect with our heart space, cultivate courage, and explore the myriad facets of our individual identities. While you may be inclined to stick to what you know this week, challenge yourself to open your mind—and your heart. Even the smallest shift in perspective can yield impressive clarity, growth, and transformation.
On Tuesday, January 23 at 3:50AM ET, Venus gets a reality-check in the stoic sign of Capricorn. For the past four-weeks, Venus—the planet of love, beauty, values, money, and relationships—has been prancing through Sagittarius’ expansive, spontaneous domain, taking a light-hearted, exploratory approach to its relationships and values. While pursuing romantic adventures and approaching life with a no-strings-attached POV can be fun, Venus in Capricorn now needs us to consider the long-term impact of the relationships we choose and values we covet.
Where Sagittarius is loosey-goosey, Capricorn is firmly rooted. Accordingly, Venus in Capricorn invites you to solidify your relationships, your sense of self-worth, and what you value. It takes its partnerships very seriously. It takes its ethics very seriously. It takes its finances very seriously. It takes its aesthetic very seriously. It takes love very seriously. Ultimately, Venus in Capricorn derives pleasure from building things that stand the test of time.
So, for the next four-weeks, until Venus enters Aquarius on February 16, reflect on your relational and moral foundations. Which values represent your guiding light? How can you approach love and pleasure in sustainable, fulfilling ways? How do you define your self-worth? What connects you to the material realm? How can you tend to your relationships in a way that will set them up for success in the future?
Venus in Capricorn is not necessarily the time to start something new. Instead, focus on restructuring. Repairing. Solidifying. Setting boundaries. And don’t forget about the importance of releasing whatever doesn’t align with your core needs or values. Remember, just because something feels good doesn’t mean it’s good for you.
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On Thursday, January 25 at 12:54PM ET, the Moon at 5° Leo confronts the Sun at 5° Aquarius, forming a dynamic Full Moon that inspires you to bolster your sense of self-confidence and reinvigorate your inner-voice. A Full Moon is occurs when the Sun and Moon are exactly 180° apart, creating a delicious celestial tension that encourages us to face the truth. The heavens are a fertile ground for insight, clarity, culmination, and release. Under the guidance of this lunar energy, we learn to balance our innate needs and desires with the demands of our external circumstances.
The sign of Leo is ruled by the Sun (which represents identity and joy), reminding us to develop our innate talents, express ourselves boldly, and embrace well-deserved recognition. Aquarius is ruled by Saturn (the planet of structure) and Uranus (the planet of revolution), emboldening us to envision better futures that prioritize individuality and equity for all. If Leo is the star of the show, Aquarius is the applauding audience.
Forming a conjunction to Pluto (the planet of death and rebirth) and a square to Jupiter (the planet of expansion), this Full Moon is brimming with life-changing possibility. The square to Jupiter encourages us to slow down and tune into our heart space. Set ego and stubbornness aside, and explore the growth potential that’s genuinely in alignment with your core truth—not with what will get you the most followers or compliments. Pluto’s influence implores us to excavate our core desires and make transformative pivots to reconnect with our true north. Needless to say, there’s some incredibly potent energy at play, providing you with the opportunity to strip away self-doubt and the need for external validation in order to reveal your raw, inspiring, energizing, scintillating star power.
As you navigate this lunation, check in with your heart and soul. What are your innate talents? What steps can you take to develop your unique gifts and share them with the world? What do you need to let go of in order to cultivate a greater sense of confidence and authenticity? Do you consider yourself to be a performer or an audience member? How does that inform your reality?
With so much solar energy at play, the cosmos are ripe for manifestation. Join the Constellation Club on Thursday, January 25 at 8PM ET to dive into the power and nuances of the Full Moon in Leo and engage in an illuminating manifestation ceremony (replays available). Register here!
On Saturday, January 27 at 2:18AM ET, the Sun at 6° Aquarius squares Jupiter at 6° Taurus, encouraging us to consider where we’re being invited to funnel our energy. A square is a tense, 90° relationship between two planetary bodies that unearths obstacles, but ultimately catalyzes inspiring growth. So, when the Sun—the celestial body signifying identity, talents, and illumination—faces off with Jupiter—the planet associated with expansion, abundance, and wisdom, we’re walking the line between potential and excess, achievement and burnout, recognition and falls from grace.
When approached with discipline and groundedness, this transit can offer energizing opportunities. You may feel the unexpected urge to strive for something you previously deemed out of reach. At the same time, Jupiter amplifies whatever it comes in contact with, so beware of spreading yourself too thin, accepting an invitation before reading the fine print, or letting your ego run wild.
As you navigate this transit, consider how your energetic output supports or distracts from your growth potential. Which dreams and passions align with your core identity? Are you pursuing a trajectory shaped by familial or societal obligations, instead of genuine desire? How can you strike a balance between emboldened self-expression and recuperation? When you quiet the noise of the external world and tune into your inner-wisdom, where is your energy guiding you?
Whether you’re someone who generally plays it safe or takes risks, you’re encouraged to embody the opposite of your norm under this electric sky. If you prioritize a conservative approach to life, challenge yourself to take a leap of faith. If you’re apt to throw caution to the wind, practice a bit more prudence today.
On Saturday, January 27 at 2:35AM ET—just 17-minutes after the Sun-Jupiter square—Uranus officially returns to direct motion at 19° Taurus, ending a retrograde period that began on August 28. For the past five-months, Uranus’ backwards dance has invited us, as a collective, to reflect on societal values, cultural movements, and revolutionary activism.
It’s important to note that, since Uranus moves slowly (it spends about seven-years in a single zodiac sign), its influence shapes long-term, generational narratives. While personal planet retrogrades (like Mercury or Venus) are experienced day-to-day, outer planet retrogrades (those celestial bodies on the far side of the asteroid belt) define the tone for an entire era. In other words, you likely won’t feel Uranus’ shift to forward motion in an acute way. Rather, these retrogrades are about large-scale global themes and transformation.
So, for the next five-months, until September 1, 2024, Uranus' straight-forward trajectory inspires progressive change. It encourages the collective to put its retrograde realizations into action by proposing revolutionary solutions to global issues and propelling tangible progress that benefits the people. In the fixed earth sign of Taurus, this exploration is closely tied to land usage, climate activism, and financial systems. Pay close attention to developments on the global stage. Some unexpected changes may be in store.
In Constellation Club, we’ll be performing a dynamic manifestation ceremony to celebrate the Full Moon in Leo. Join our Coven Meeting this coming Thursday, January 25 at 8PM ET. Can’t wait to see you there! (P.S. replays are available!)
Card of the Week
Maiden of Wands (from Gabriela Herstik’s and Julia Popescu’s Goddess of Love Tarot)
This week’s card pull is a juicy one. The Maiden of Wands (analogous to the Page of Wands) invites you to explore your sensuality and sexuality this week. Approach your desires with curiosity, not judgment. Experiment with new sensual experiences. Invest in your pleasure. Prioritize joy. Embrace your divine energy.
This pull calls to mind the spirit of Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth who represents the powerful, life-giving force of fire. One of the main guardians of the Roman people, Vesta symbolized the Vestal Virgins, who were responsible for maintaining the sanctity of domestic life. A devotional fire was always ablaze in the Temple of Vesta, tended to continuously by the Vestal Virgins to safeguard its eternal flame.
In astrology, Vesta is an asteroid associated with spirituality, passion, personal power, and matters of the heart. It sheds light on what you wish to devote yourself to, what you hold sacred, and what warms your soul. Moreover, Vesta reveals how you cultivate an autonomous relationship with your sexuality, and how you nurture your innate divinity, wholeness, and creative energy.
So, this week, embody Vesta’s inspiring force. Make connections between devotion and creation, spirituality and sexuality, divinity and autonomy. Stoke the sacred flame within.
Aliza’s Mommy Updates
Katrin connected with Aliza to get the inside scoop on her life with newborn Talula.
How are you and Talula doing?