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Monthly
Horoscope:
MONTHLY OVERVIEW:
Get your house in order, Libra. January
is a foundational month, with the Sun spending the first three weeks in
Capricorn, your domestic sector. Family and household matters occupy your
attention, and this is a rare antisocial month for your sign. Indulge your
inner homebody. Communication planet Mercury is retrograde (backward) in
Capricorn until the 15th, a good time for redecorating, decluttering and
strengthening family ties.
Watch out for misunderstandings with female relatives during this cycle. On the 13th, strict Saturn goes retrograde in Libra until April 7th. Take a big step back and evaluate your personal priorities. This is not the time to force an agenda.
On January 15th, a Capricorn solar eclipse brings new beginnings to your home life—possibly a move, a pregnancy, cohabitation or a change in your family structure. This eclipse joins forces with your ruling planet, Venus, indicating that any adjustments will increase the harmony and flow of your surroundings. By now, you may be used to these fluctuations. Last summer began a two-year series of Cancer and Capricorn eclipses, which are reshaping your personal and professional paths.
Healthy habits will make changes easier to weather. On January 17th, adventurous Jupiter begins a long tour of Pisces, your well-being sector. Exercise, nutritious eating and a streamlined lifestyle keep you glowing. The latter part of January is a lot more fun. On the 19th, the Sun enters Aquarius, your playful, passionate fifth house. The month ends with a Leo full moon, a great night for parties and connecting with friends.
LOVE & ROMANCE:
Nothing brings back that lovin’ feeling like pampering yourself,
Libra. This month, revel in your femininity, especially if you haven’t
for a while. Girlie indulgences like massages and facials get you back
into a receptive, goddess-y space. Lean on your sisters: positive, nurturing
female friends remind you that you’re powerful, gorgeous and an absolute
catch. On the 15th, love-planet Venus (your ruler) conjoins a solar eclipse
in Capricorn. Eclipses can bring surprise events (think: moving in with
your sweetie, a pregnancy, buying a home together).
On the 19th, the Sun and Venus shimmy into Aquarius, your passionate fifth house. All the more reason to rest up beforehand: you won’t be the only one admiring your new-found glow. Libra, you’re an incurable flirt, so even if you’re happily coupled, it never hurts to be admired. Enjoy the accolades. Dance connects you to your sensuality, so head to the salsa club, try a Nia workshop or take a belly-dancing class.
MONEY & CAREER:
Change is coming to your career sector, and the first tremors can be felt
as the calendar turns. On New Year’s Eve, a Cancer lunar eclipse
pushed you through a portal, manifesting changes that began last July.
You will feel the ripples well into January, as the planets bring you
promotions, leadership positions and high-profile new opportunities.
With disciplined Saturn in your sign, rising to new heights may include
greater responsibilities. Pay your dues, and you’ll profit in the
long haul.
On the 17th, lucky Jupiter enters Pisces, your sixth house of service and organization. Libra, you can be compulsively neat in 95 percent of your life, but there’s always that five percent you leave messy. Maybe you have a “junk room” hidden behind a closed door. It could be clutter, unpaid bills, clothes you haven’t worn in years. Whatever the case, give it away. Check out the mindfulness blog Zen Habits (www.zenhabits.net) for inspiration. This year, focus on giving back to others instead of accumulating more stuff.
HEALTH: MIND, BODY & SOUL:
You need downtime, but home won’t exactly be a haven for the first
half of January. With Mercury retrograde in your domestic sector until
the 15th, everything from family feuds to jackhammers outside your window
can disturb the peace. If that happens, find a way to bring a homey feeling
on the road. Pack nourishing snacks, tuck a pair of comfy flats into your
bag, and make pampering an essential part of your weekly schedule. On the
17th, lucky Jupiter enters Pisces, your health and fitness sector. Your
gym membership may be one of the most important choices in 2010, so treat
yourself to a little luxury—a health club with spa services, a sauna,
or a staff masseuse. Who knows, you might even negotiate a few of these
perks as part of your contract. Never hurts to ask!
On the 13th, Saturn goes retrograde in Libra until April, a possible setback to your personal growth. In truth, it’s more of a “processing” period. You’re breaking away from family myths or old ties that have limited your potential. In younger years, you assumed a role—the good daughter, the rebel, the artsy one—that now chokes like a tight acrylic sweater. You may take some downtime to reject any labels and redefine who you really are. Don’t be hasty, even if the inquiry makes you feel painfully lost at times. If you’re planning to alter your appearance, wait until Saturn goes direct (forward) in the spring.