WEEK OF January 16 – 2 2, 2023
If you need a change of scenery or, perhaps, an enlightening mindset shift, you’re in luck! This Wednesday, January 18 intrepid Mercury snaps out of retrograde, waving the checkered flag for you to start expanding your horizons. With Mercury in reverse since December 29, it’s been hard to access any sort of unflagging optimism. But starting Wednesday, your adventurous spirit and hunger to explore new vistas will guide you to the right locations. Bookmark images of holistic spas, black sand beaches and high-rise hotel rooms with 180-degree views. Where you’ll drop your next pin is anyone’s guess, Taurus. It might even be a location that holds spiritual meaning for you; or you could plan a trip that has the double bonus of an educational component. If you’re sticking close to home base, find ways to broaden your worldview. Sign up for a class with an international student roster or get to work on a dual-income vision that has the potential to become your main gig in the year ahead.
If your 2023 ambitions haven’t quite clicked into gear, don’t get your Savage X Fenty’s in a knot! This Friday, January 20, the Sun swings into Aquarius, giving your tenth house of career some serious heat. A second wave of momentum arrives on Saturday, January 21, as the year’s only new moon in Aquarius brings another jolt. This one-two punch will spur you into action. Over the next four weeks, your professional star is rising. Prioritizing will be essential, however, so you don’t scatter your energy on projects that are headed off-course from your dream destination. While Aquarius season calls for a team effort, this is not a time for compromising or experimenting in ways that interfere with your audacious vision. Stay committed and laser focused. That’s how you’ll hit the targets that are going to help catapult you to the next stage of the game.
Got a brilliant idea but need backers? Put together a sleek pitch deck and have potential funders sign a nondisclosure agreement before you talk shop. Even if the full value of your vision has yet to be revealed, it’s always smart to protect your intellectual property. Maybe you’re craving something a little (or a lot) more stable? Present an “intrapreneurial” idea to your current employer that can give you more autonomy and creative control over your work. Want to break free from the 9-5 grind? Join a mastermind group and develop your independent venture with a support network of visionaries. Sharing knowledge and advice can fast-track that dream of becoming your own boss.
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The lunar Year of the Water Rabbit begins on Sunday when the cuddly, emo bunny takes the wheel from the aggressive Water Tiger. This should feel like sweet relief for you, Taurus. Settle into the softer side of your personality because tender moments are ahead. This family-friendly year is right up your alley. Just don’t get SO comfortable that you lose the independent edge you cultivated in 2022.
But don’t slip into a total dream state. Sunday also brings an electrifying jolt as wired Uranus wakes up from a five-month retrograde that began on August 24. The side-spinning planet is touring Taurus from May 2018 to April 2026, shifting your compass in all sorts of unprecedented directions—sometimes five all at once! This chaotic cycle isn’t exactly familiar ground for a Taurus, but many Bulls have found peace in accepting that change is the only constant. The good news is, Uranus only visits your sign once every 84 years. And if you can open your mind just a wee bit further, you might see these shakeups to your predictable patterns to be a huge blessing in disguise! Stay nimble and you’ll ride the waves like a champion Betty!
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