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Capricorn Weekly Horoscope | January 22nd – 28th, 2024
Life gets rosier when Venus enters your zodiac sign on January 23rd. Named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty, Venus is also the planet of peace and prosperity. She smoothes over ruffled feathers by coaxing disaffected parties back to the table through charm and persuasion. Yes, you will have to exhibit true remorse for your recent decisions plus dangle a couple of choice carrots, but the end result will be gleaming bridges rather than burnt ones. Do this, and your life will once again be populated by people who bring out the best in you. Venus will be in Capricorn until February 16th.
Read MoreAries Weekly Horoscope | January 22nd – 28th, 2024
There’s such a thing as being right but at the wrong time, which is why God invented discretion. Holding your tongue may seem like self-censorship, but take a moment to weigh what you have to say when Mercury conjoins Mars on January 27th. Obviously, someone needs to speak up, and you have no problem being that person, but is it really going to serve the situation in the long run? Chances are it will only add to the outrage. Perhaps it would be better to wait until you have a solution to go along with that critique and then meet with a superior in private?
Read MoreTaurus Weekly Horoscope | January 22nd – 28th, 2024
You thought you had more time to prevail upon a skeptic to see things from your point of view, but Uranus out of retrograde on January 27th says time’s up. Developments that were on hold are back in motion now that the planet of unpredictability is on the move. In fact, what’s taking place now may have rendered some differences moot. Ironically, this puts you and that naysayer on the same page as you must both scramble to salvage a situation that’s teetering on the brink. Perhaps the greatest twist of all is how Uranus actually brings the cooperation you were seeking from the start.
Read MoreScorpio Weekly Horoscope | January 22nd – 28th, 2024
Uranus coming out of retrograde on January 27th resuscitates matters that had been put on the back-burner. You’ve no choice but to address them. Yet what’s nice about the timing is that it’s given you and the other party a cooling-off period so you can reflect on what you each want. Things were quite tense when Uranus reversed direction last August, and now it feels like you can have the discussion that would have been impossible back then. Chances are you’ll pick up right where you left off – arguing – but given a few days you’ll see the conversation become more conciliatory and supportive.
Read MoreLeo Weekly Horoscope | January 22nd – 28th, 2024
You’ll be taken aback on January 25th when a usually agreeable person decides not to do what you say or worse – talks back. Your first response may be to put them in their place, but take a moment to think about what’s going down. Accusations of being bossy are nothing new for Leos, but this change is deeper than that. Maybe this person has grown more confident or really does disagree with your approach. People questioning your authority won’t be easy, but it’s something you’ll need to get used to with Pluto in Aquarius. This could lead to better working relationships or more creative collaborations.
Read MoreAquarius Weekly Horoscope | January 22nd – 28th, 2024
Aquarians often make good executives. It’s a strange concept given your rebellious reputation, but in truth, you tend to be a lot more establishmentarian than you’re given credit for. This comes from your interest in building consensus, ensuring that every voice be heard, and a fundamental belief that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. All of these qualities will be on show this week when the Full Moon triggers a T-square in the fixed signs of Leo, Aquarius, and Taurus. People may be a bit put off by your inflexible stance, but in time they’ll see it’s for their own good.
Read MoreGemini Weekly Horoscope | January 22nd – 28th, 2024
Money’s been burning a hole in your pocket since Mars entered Capricorn on January 4th. Unfortunately, Mercury, your astrological ruler, conjoining the red planet on January 27th shows expenses snowballing. This is more about bad timing than it is a problem with spending. Either a deposit failed to cover costs as promised or you got hit with a bunch of bills all at the same time. Thankfully, Uranus comes out of retrograde this weekend. It won’t take the sting out of what you owe, but it will wrap things up quickly so that you’re no longer doling out cash like a stoker feeding the furnace.
Read MoreVirgo Weekly Horoscope | January 22nd – 28th, 2024
Be careful not to put people’s noses out of joint when Mercury conjoins Mars in Capricorn on January 27th. On one hand, you’re perfectly right to point out a fault or defect. This could have done some serious damage if it wasn’t addressed. However, the problem with Mercury/Mars conjunctions is in the delivery. There tends to be a brusqueness combined with a snippy condescension that can be extremely off-putting. Nobody likes being made to feel stupid, and this is something you’ll need to be sensitive about if you don’t want to undermine your message. Taking the time to present criticisms politely and constructively always pays off.
Read MoreUranus Out Of Retrograde | January 22nd – 28th, 2024
Uranus, the planet of revolution and change, comes out of retrograde on January 27th. After weeks of backsliding, you will feel like you’re finally moving with the current of events rather than against it.
Uranus’s job in Astrology is to break down the things that aren’t working – like formulaic answers, out-of-date traditions, and conventional wisdom that’s no longer wise – and to push ahead with fresh perspectives, untried approaches, and innovative thinking.
No other planet is this forceful when it comes to overthrowing established modes, and you may find yourself struggling to make heads or tails of situations you once thought were rooted in place.
It’s important to remember during times like these to bend with the winds of change. You don’t want to be knocked down any more than you want to be blown away. You may not understand yet how all the pieces will fall in place, but this ensures that one day you will.
Read MoreSagittarius Weekly Horoscope | January 22nd – 28th, 2024
Subtle, but telling changes in the workplace indicate that something’s up. Some colleagues will pretend like there’s nothing to worry about, while others will take this as their cue to make a hasty exit. You, on the other hand, recognize an opportunity when you see it, and the time to seize it is when the Sun in Aquarius forms a square to your Ruling Planet Jupiter in Taurus. You would be wise to touch base with a certain manager or supervisor. Not only is this person a fan of your talent and abilities, they’re just the spokesperson needed to ensure higher-ups know who you are.
Read MorePisces Weekly Horoscope | January 22nd – 28th, 2024
Venus in Capricorn isn’t known for being touchy-feely. If there was any Venus placement that would remain with arms crossed while others engaged in tear-filled reunions, it would be this Venus. And it isn’t because it’s cold and unfeeling. It’s because it’s yet to be convinced that the emotions on show are genuine. Yet Venus’s singular aspects to both Saturn in your sign and your Ruling Planet Jupiter this week show you reuniting with someone you’ve been on the outs with. Maybe it’s an estranged sibling or an ex-friend. It’s been said that time heals all wounds and that time for healing is now.
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