January 2017 Horoscopes: A good time to be a Capricorn
Capricorn 12/22 -1/19
Happy New Year and Happy Birthday, Capricorn! You are the tenth sign of the zodiac, an earth sign ruled by Saturn, planet of restriction and limitation. Your ruling sign will be in Sagittarius until the end of the year; and Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius, is in the house of Saturn. This kinship can have the effect of magnifying all influenced areas of life; such as guiding or teaching. January 12th is a great time to voice your needs and a strong period to cast away stones.
“Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.” -Carrie Fisher
Key January Dates: 8 (Mercury ends retrograde period), 12 (Mercury enters Capricorn; Full Wolf Moon in Cancer), 28 (Mars enters Aries)
Aquarius 1/20–2/18
Happy New Year, Aquarius! You are the eleventh sign of the zodiac, an air sign ruled by Saturn, planet of restriction and limitation, and Uranus, God of the heavens and the sky; key words for you this year are: growth and expansion. Your belief systems, learning experiences, and hunger for adventure will turn ravenous. You will feel that there is more “out there”, bring back some stories to tell around the campfire.
Key January Dates: 8 (Mercury ends retrograde period), 28 (New Moon in Aquarius; Mars enters Aries)
Pisces 2/19–3/20
Happy New Year Pisces! You are the twelfth sign of the zodiac, a water sign ruled by Neptune, God of the Sea and Jupiter, King of the Gods; you represent the final sign in the zodiacal cycle. Your intimate life prospers and thrives, bringing you more joy and new discoveries. During this cycle, you learn to embrace inner change in order to gain authority. A metamorphosis is happening by way of your career and life path goals this year, things seem to fall into place — let them.
Key January Dates: 3 (Venus enters Pisces), 8 (Mercury ends retrograde period), 12 (Full Wolf Moon in Cancer), 28 (Mars enters Aries)
Aries 3/21–4/19
Happy New Year, Aries! You are the first astrological sign of the zodiac, a fire sign ruled by Mars, God and planet of war; you embody new beginnings, and adventures. Naturally you are considered the warrior of the zodiac. Relationships play a pivotal role at the beginning of the year as do your negotiating powers. Expect a refreshing energy to infuse all partnerships; since you are coming off as more appealing than usual.
Key January Dates: 8 (Mercury ends retrograde period), 28 (Mars enters Aries)
Taurus 4/20–5/20
Happy New Year, Taurus! You are the second astrological sign of the zodiac — an earth sign, ruled by Venus, planet and Goddess of beauty and love; hard working and you know how to fully enjoy the fruits of your labor. Enjoy these fruits and an extra boost in energy in your health and work sectors. The negative aspect of all this stamina is that you may take on too much, and end up exhausted. Moderation is key to traversing such an energetic period; this occurs until mid October.
Key January Dates: 3 (Quadrantids Meteor Shower; Venus enters Pisces), 12 (Full Wolf Moon in Cancer; Mercury Enters Capricorn)
Gemini 5/21–6/21
Happy New Year, Gemini! You are the third astrological sign in the Zodiac, an air sign ruled by Mercury, messenger of the Gods; characterized in mythology by Pollux and The Twins Castor. 2016 may have been a trying year for you, so in 2017 you should focus on the finer things in life and live a little; start by expressing yourself in freeing ways by willing to take some personal risks.
Key January Dates: 3 (Quadrantids Meteor Shower), 8 (Mercury ends retrograde period), 12 ( Full Wolf Moon in Cancer; Mercury enters Capricorn), 19 (Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation), 28 (New Moon in Aquarius)
Cancer 6/22–7/22
Happy New Year, Cancer! You are the fourth astrological sign in the zodiac — a water sign, symbolized by the Crab and ruled by the Moon, luminary of feminine energy, instincts, habits, and reactions. Since you are a sign that gives a lot of pride to your home, you can breathe a little easier knowing that the beginning of the year is especially favorable to your domestic and family life. Aspects in these arenas will be pleasant and supportive.
Key January Dates: 3 (Venus enters Pisces), 8 (Mercury ends retrograde period), 13 (Full Wolf Moon in Cancer; Mercury enters Capricorn), 28 (New Moon in Aquarius)
Leo 7/23–8/22
Happy New Year, Leo! You are the fifth astrological sign in the zodiac, a fire sign, symbolized by the lion and ruled by the Sun, Star of self, you are considered the leader of the zodiac. Your creative nature will be key in helping you to become an effective communicator during the beginning of the year. Since your communication skills will be top notch, expect relationships to solidify and thrive. Just don’t take on too many tasks and you will have time for everyone, including yourself.
Key January Dates: 3 (Quadrantids Meteor Shower), 8 (Mercury ends retrograde period), 19 (Sun enters Aquarius)
Virgo 8/23–9/22
Happy New Year, Virgo! You are the sixth sign of the zodiac, an earth sign ruled by Mercury, messenger of the Gods; you are considered a purist and apt to being critical. The key to winning the beginning of the year is to have an attitude of gratitude. You may be feeling a bit more confident and this will lead to interesting opportunities. Self-worth, personal possessions, wealth, comfort, and security are at the forefront of your mind. Go after these things with an extra oomph in your step and success will surely follow.
Key January Dates: 3 (Quadrantids Meteor Shower), 8 (Mercury ends retrograde period), 12 (Mercury enters Capricorn), 19 (Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation)
Libra 9/23–10/22
Happy New Year, Libra! You are the seventh sign of the zodiac, an air sign ruled by Venus, planet and Goddess of beauty and love, you also have adept social skills. A rare one-year transit where Jupiter is in your sign (this happens once every twelve years) will be the catalyst to bringing you out of your proverbial shell in 2017. Assess your needs and explore the dreams you’d like to pursue. You have the self-confidence and personality to make any of the previous, come true.
Key January Dates: 3 (Venus enters Pisces), 8 (Mercury ends retrograde period), 12 (Venus at Greatest Eastern Elongation)
Scorpio 10/23–11/21
Happy New Year, Scorpio! You are the eighth sign of the zodiac, a water sign ruled by Pluto, God of the Underworld and Mars, God and planet of war. You are fierce and enjoy intelligent discourse. Avoid escapism at the beginning of the year — you may be attracted to it; you may be lured to alternative healing methods as well. To deal with the inner turmoil happening in your life, it’s important to look into volunteer work or ways you can help your community. You could feel that you are not truly experiencing your life to the fullest; this may be a slow transformative cycle for you.
Key January Dates: 8 (Mercury ends retrograde period), 12 (Full Wolf Moon in Cancer)
Sagittarius 11/22–12/21
Happy New Year, Sagittarius! You are the ninth sign of the zodiac, a fire sign ruled by Jupiter, King of the Gods and planet of plenty. The beginning half of the year is a great time to plant your seeds; this is a period for feeling more confident about the future. Your most precious hopes and dreams will be the fuel to set these plans in motion. While this can be exhilarating, do not take on more than you can handle.
Key January Dates: 3 (Venus enters Pisces), 8 (Mercury ends retrograde period in Sagittarius), 12 (Full Wolf Moon in Cancer)
