This week’s astrology forecast:

December 29th to January 4th

Message for the week:

As 2025 comes to a close, Mercury is square to the Saturn/Neptune conjunction through Thursday. Saturn squares are felt as tests, challenges, pressures and not the best for negotiating or signing contracts. The high road with this energy is to have the discipline to make a commitment (Saturn) to your soul’s evolution (Neptune). Become a better version of yourself. 

The Full Moon in Cancer occurs Saturday. Emotions will run strong with this powerful Full Moon being conjunct Jupiter and opposite the Sun/Venus/Mars conjunction. The Cancer/Capricorn axis is the security axis—Cancer is knowing where you belong with home and family, while Capricorn is knowing your role in the world—find the right balance for you. The Venus influence is lovely and is encouraging you to take time for what you enjoy and find pleasure in. The Mars influence will bolster your courage to stand up for yourself and to speak your truth. The Jupiter influence brings a bounty of Cancer’s emotional need for deep connection and belonging. 

Viewing tip: Jupiter will be visible near the Moon this week. It will be near the bright stars Castor and Pollux (the twins) and Betelgeuse. 

Monday: Mercury (the mind and communications) is in a square to authoritarian Saturn. Although not the best day to pitch a new idea or proposal, this is favorable for focused concentration on some mental task that needs to be done. You may feel some resistance to getting going this morning with the Moon in Taurus square to Pluto, but a smooth and productive day unfolds with the Moon moving into a harmonious trine to the Sun, Venus, Mars conjunction in Capricorn.

Tuesday: A smooth day in the heavens where you should feel at ease to go at your own pace, with the Moon in Taurus sextile to both Jupiter and Saturn. A good day for tending to business and financial matters—controlled growth is the way.

Wednesday: A bit of a light-hearted day with the Moon entering whimsical Gemini this morning. A good day for learning, studying, researching, as well as all communications, with the Moon in a trine to deep-diving Pluto. The Moon does quincunx the Sun/Venus conjunction in Capricorn, creating a nagging sense that there may be some responsibility you have forgotten about. There probably isn’t—the quincunx aspect looks for problems that aren’t there.

Thursday: Happy New Year! You may experience a bit of a foggy morning whether you celebrated too much last night or not, with Mercury squaring spacey Neptune. You may feel you are on solid ground midday when Mercury moves into down to earth Capricorn. Let whimsy be your guide, with the Moon in serendipitous Gemini with no aspects until late tonight when it will be square to Saturn, and its time to pack it in.

Friday: The Moon enters Cancer this morning and immediately is opposite Mercury, giving you mixed messages from your mind and what you think you should do and from your gut and what you feel like doing—pamper yourself and go with what feels right today. A good day for nurturing self and others.

Saturday: Emotions and feelings rise to the surface today with the Full Moon in Cancer occurring at 2:03 AM PST. The Moon is conjunct abundant Jupiter stimulating a celebrative, generous mood. Excellent day for being with those you feel closest to. The day ends on a smooth note with the Moon trine to Saturn, promoting the feeling of being satisfied and fulfilled.

Sunday: The Moon enters high-spirited Leo with it’s only aspect being an opposition to powerful Pluto this morning triggering potential power conflicts. Don’t let pride get in the way of what could be a fun and playful day—sidestep the bad guys!

May the stars be with you!

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