We enter the new year a little slow and sluggish yet optimistic about the twelve months ahead. Your January 2023 horoscope brings a much-awaited ending of planetary retrogrades, giving us adequate time to catch our bearings before we tiptoe forward into new territory. But first, we kick off the month with a Cancer full moon on Friday, January 6.
This lunation is an invitation to release pent-up emotions that have been bubbling up over the past few weeks. Let’s face it, the holidays can be a stressful or difficult time for many people, so if you’ve been holding a lot in, this full moon will allow you to exhale, process your feelings, and move forward. That release could also be an expression of emotion and love. During this time, expect to receive important insights around an issue you’ve been dealing with since early December.
On Thursday, January 12, the Mars retrograde that began on October 30, 2022, will finally end. Throughout the last two months, it may have been difficult to find clarity around certain decisions and even more so, have the willpower, strength, or energy to focus on your goals. Slowly, as Mars picks up speed over the next two months, you’ll find more ease in taking action. That may look like finally choosing a travel destination for 2023 (and you won't have trouble finding inspiration on great places to go) or reaching out to friends to plan that group trip you’ve been talking about for months. The path begins to clear with Mars stationing direct, but forward momentum doesn’t really happen until Mercury goes direct on January 18. Retrograde since December 29, Mercury rules our transportation and communication—while it was retrograde you may have experienced delays in those parts of your life .
Your true fresh start comes toward the end of the month: On Saturday, January 21, a new moon in Aquarius takes place, marking a true refresh. Finally, you’ll feel ready to book a flight and get out there. Here’s to a very happy, travel-filled new year.
Below, your January 2023 horoscope.
Astrologer's note: Below we refer to your signs as “rising” signs, also known as your ascendant sign. Horoscopes are more accurate when read this way—using your birth time and location, you can quickly find your rising sign online (it takes less than 30 seconds).
Aries Rising
January starts off quite slowly as your ruling planet Mars moves gradually through the month, reaching a complete stop mid-month. But before that happens, a full moon in Cancer illuminates your fourth house of home and family on Friday, January 6. Before you consider where you’re going next, take a moment to appreciate where you’re currently at with this full moon. You may feel emotional, as this moon brings up memories of childhood or reconnects you with your home or family.