Your Weekly Horoscope: January 8 - 14, 2020
Illustration, Kiki Ljung.
Capricorn
Dec. 22-Jan. 19
The mega-Capricorn energies in addition to the full moon in your relationship house on the 10th promise that this week will dredge up some pretty intense feelings, my friend. How you relate to and hold your emotions is a reflection on you—the person you choose to be—and that’s a pretty big deal for a Capricorn in their birthday month. Take chances, make some noise, or finally walk away—whatever it takes to embody your truth.
Learn more about what it means to be a Capricorn.
Aquarius
Jan. 20-Feb. 18
Responsibility may sound annoying, but it’s really just the ability to respond paired with follow-through. If you find your head overflowing with too many stressful and scattered thoughts, make a concerted effort to take a solid step back from trying to divine the future. This present moment is all you have, Aquarius. Get grounded in the here and now, so you can determine what will be improved by your attention, and what is just draining you, this week.
Learn more about what it means to be an Aquarius.
Pisces
Feb. 19-March 20
As you grow, you will inevitably outgrow attitudes, people and habits. This isn’t good or bad, but it can come with a price. This week your relationships are likely to trigger some old patterns that you thought you had already dealt with. Honour your progress by not slipping back into old self-destructive behaviors, Pisces. Find ways of approaching your situation that reflect your hard-earned wisdom, and be gentle with the feelings that come up around it.
Learn more about what it means to be Pisces.
Aries
March 21-April 19
There are so many things to be scared of, so many things that are out of your control and impossible to know. This week will trigger some of your old coping mechanisms—events, or your feelings about them, may provoke you to act out in ways that have long-lasting and not awesome consequences. Stay focused on the present moment and what you believe to be right in the here and now. Don’t fixate on the consequences; concentrate on your very next step.
Learn more about what it means to be Aries.
Taurus
April 20-May 20
The problem with idealism is that it can make reality a harder pill to swallow. Whether you see the glass as half full or half empty, this week your willingness to deal with difficulty will be challenged. Feelings are not facts, but they do influence which truths you’re likely to resonate with and what seems more real to you. Strive to take a metered approach to what you’re coping with, especially where you feel out of control or on the edge, dear Taurus.
Learn more about what it means to be Taurus.
Gemini
May 21-June 21
This isn’t a great time to take on anything new, Twin Star. Tap into your ability to see things from many angles—not to confuse you, but instead to deepen your capacity for empathy. There is no problem that isn’t helped by kindness. Greet problems with clear boundaries this week. Cultivate a greater sense of self that allows you to give what you can, as a way to affirm your humanity, but also not more than you can, to affirm your love for yourself.
Learn more about what it means to be Gemini.
Cancer
June 22-July 22
You do not need to know the answer this week; you only need to have a reliable understanding of the problem. There will be a lunar eclipse in your sign on the 10th and a lot of activity in your relationship house on the 12th. Pick your battles wisely, as you risk projecting past hurts onto current situations. What you feed will grow, Moonchild. Centre yourself on the integrity of your choices and don’t waste energy on what doesn’t align with that.
Learn more about what it means to be Cancer.
Leo
July 23-Aug. 22
Be on the lookout for old patterns rearing their heads again, Leo. Strength isn’t about dominion, it’s about having the capacity and willingness to step up when things get real. This week will provide opportunities to embody the purest principals that you hold closest to your heart: loyalty, generosity, enthusiasm, and to play them out—even when it’s easier to do otherwise. You’re ready to make meaningful improvements. Rise to the occasion.
Learn more about what it means to be a Leo.
Virgo
Aug. 23-Sept. 22
It’s important that you accept where you've come from and where you are right now, Virgo. Struggling against inevitability, or worse, trying to change the past, is a waste of your precious energy. Get present so that you can stop running in place and exhausting yourself, without moving forward. You need to be the change you want to see in your life, which isn’t easy, but is totally worth it. Start by unpacking your reactions and move up to your responses, my love.
Learn more about what it means to be a Virgo.
Libra
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
When pressure and anxiety rear their head is not when you’re the most reasonable. If you find yourself overwhelmed by upset feelings this week, strive to first tend to your heart in efforts to achieve some calm before you indulge your mind. Analyzing under duress is more likely to skew your logic than not. Take some deep breaths, find your centre, and mobilize from that place. You may have some decisions to make and the clearer you are, the better, Libra.
Learn more about what it means to be a Libra.
Scorpio
Oct. 23-Nov. 21
You have a tendency to obsess, but this week it’s not a good one to indulge. Find ways of finding your agency, and then figure out the right things to do instead of allowing yourself to lament whatever is stressing you out. Be proactive in the face of anxiety, Scorpio. It may feel more vulnerable to stick with your feelings, but the surest way for you to feel empowered is to set appropriate boundaries and move in the direction of your best interests.
Learn more about what it means to be a Scorpio.
Sagittarius
Nov. 22-Dec. 21
You may find yourself agitated this week as upsets make you feel both like something needs to be done, but also not clear what’s actually on you to do. If you see a problem that you feel you can improve, you may want to act on it, but it would be unwise to do so without first checking in with others. The assumptions you make and the conclusions you jump to will not make you feel better if they come more from emotion than data.
Learn more about what it means to be Sagittarius.
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