The cosmos have set the tone for winter: expansiveness. Pluto shifted into Aquarius for the next two decades, so ready or not, change is here. The sign of the revolution, Aquarian energy is all about freedom and the power of the people. And it catalyzes creative new ways of utilizing energy most effectively, both on personal and broader levels.
The cosmic pace is quickening this season, so it’ll be important to find balance through practicing inner stillness. Think: meditation, yoga, or whatever else centers you in your essence. Equally key is surrounding yourself with the energies, people, and places that elevate your life. It’s time for lift-off.
Your Astrological Outlook
ARIES
There’s a trust-your-instincts theme arising for you this winter, Aries. As the lunar north node concludes its transit of your sign mid-January, you’ll be wrapping up a cycle that began back in July 2023. Reflect on the themes that arose in your life at that time and honor how far you’ve come. With both Venus and Mercury retrograde in Aries (March 1 and March 14, respectively), you’re also invited to find patience. That may not be your sweet spot, but the cosmos reminds you that focused efforts are often key for success. Wait for that perfect opportunity, opening, or idea—then go for it.
A trine—the astrological term for when two planets are in perfect harmony—will occur between Mars and Saturn on February 9, offering you a supportive window for initiating projects or career goals.
TAURUS
You’ll feel a major shift in momentum this winter. Uranus, the planet of plot twists, has been traveling retrograde through your sign since September. Whether that’s manifested as pleasant surprises or complete havoc, when it stations direct on January 30, a sense of completion and fresh energy will start to come through. Stay open to solutions from unexpected places. Meanwhile, you’re offered a supportive window for creative pursuits as your planetary ruler, Venus, meets Neptune in early February. Shortly after, Venus enters fiery Aries, on the same day Jupiter goes direct (February 4). Consider this your cosmic reminder that fortune favors the bold. Take a leap of faith and bet on yourself.
GEMINI
With Jupiter finally going direct in your sign, your winter looks optimistic and expansive. Your planetary ruler, Mercury, moves into dreamy Pisces on February 14—meaning you’re in for a sweet Valentine’s Day. Leaning into romance will feel particularly fruitful, whether that means date night or spoiling yourself.
Change is in the air, and with Venus in fiery Aries, you’ll feel the inspiration to meet it halfway. This is a time for experimentation and flexibility. Solutions may not yet reveal themselves; especially with Mercury stationing retrograde on March 14. There’s a message here around trusting your intuition; it’s more powerful than you might think.
CANCER
Restoration and peace are in the cards, Cancer. Pluto has finally moved out of Capricorn, which means it’s no longer in opposition to your sign. Challenges you’ve faced for the last few decades are officially on their way out. While this won’t feel instantaneous, you will experience major positive shifts this season. Mars travels retrograde into your sign on January 6, before meeting a Cancer full moon on January 13. Here, you’re offered a portal for acknowledging your personal journey, emotions, and mental health with care and depth. Carve out space for therapy, journaling, Netflix binges, or whatever else feels cozy. There’ll always be chapters for more action, but honoring your innate rhythms this season is key.
When Mars goes direct on February 23, your inner fire will be reignited. You’ll feel rested, motivated, and ready to take on the world.
LEO
Exciting shifts are underway: Pluto is officially traveling opposite your sign for the next two decades. This is major because Pluto rules transformation, and astrological oppositions tend to evoke friction. But friction can be a beautiful thing—it can catalyze a glorious kind of fire.
A full moon in your sign on February 12 will be important for checking in with where you’re at, and what you envision for the future. Map it out as clearly as possible. You’ll feel increasingly connected to your community, family, and friendships during Aquarius season (January 20 to February 18). Ask for support in the spaces you could use it. Reminder: You’re unknowingly inspiring others all the time.
VIRGO
Dear Virgo, you’ll travel into your depths this winter. On January 12, the lunar nodes shift from the Aries-Libra axis to the Virgo-Pisces axis. With your sign on the south node for the next eighteen months, you’ll be revisiting themes, memories, and perspectives from your past. This will be a powerful time for exploring your inner world and motivations. Perhaps it’s time to let go of those grudges or have a conversation you’ve been avoiding.
Either way, this will be a profound period of self-intimacy: A full moon in your sign on March 13 invites you to explore if—and where—your belief systems hold you back from your desires. Perhaps you were taught life is difficult or self-love equates to arrogance. Whatever arises, know the cosmos supports you in returning to your innate truth.
LIBRA
You’re set for smooth sailing this winter, Libra. The lunar south node completes its transit of your sign, which means you’ll wrap up a cycle that began in July 2023. So much of this cycle had to do with releasing the past, specifically in the sphere of relationships. By February 1, as Venus meets Neptune in Pisces, you’ll be feeling future-oriented—ready to step into envisioning and creating more of your dreams.
An influx of Aquarian energy suggests the way to go may be through collaboration and networking. Get ready to think outside the box, because with Pluto now in Aquarius, obstacles which once seemed immovable will cease to exist. Get after it.
SCORPIO
This season will be one for discernment. Your sign is ruled by Pluto, so Pluto’s recent shift into Aquarius carries particularly potent effects. You may feel more sensitive to collective energies (things like the media, family dynamics, political discourse, and so on). At the same time, this heightened awareness will enable a deepened understanding, proving helpful for negotiation and matters of diplomacy.
It’s important to honor your boundaries, especially as we approach January’s nodal shift and our Cancer full moon on January 13. Meanwhile, Mars—the planet of action—is still retrograde, suggesting a slow-and-steady approach to entering 2025 is best. As Mars stations direct on February 23, clarity ensues; you’ll be able to make solid choices in real time.
SAGITTARIUS
As we leave your solar season, Sagittarius—and start winter—you’ll be feeling ready for anything. It’s perfect, because with Pluto’s entrance into Aquarius, the tides have shifted: You’re being presented with a new set of challenges and opportunities. Know that you’re equipped for them.
Uranus stations direct on January 30, inviting a radical shift to your routines or habits. Maybe it’s time for more spontaneity. Or the opposite. Either way, this is your window to seek balance. On February 4, your planetary ruler (Jupiter) goes direct, bringing clarity into your relationship sphere. On the same day, Venus (planet of relationships) enters fiery Aries, evoking a heightened sense of vitality and play. It’ll be a beautiful time for forming new connections—or to perhaps rekindle an existing spark.
CAPRICORN
Celebrations are in order, Capricorn. You’ve officially made it through Pluto’s transit of your sign and it’s time to pick the fruits of your labor. Rewards, recognition, and rest are on the cards—whether self-gifted or not. Our annual Capricorn season, which begins on Dec 21, reconnects you with your why, as well as how very far you’ve come.
We conclude the year beautifully with a new moon in your sign on December 30, which offers a perfect window for setting intentions for the year ahead. What are you ready to release? As importantly, what are you ready to manifest?
Uranus goes direct on January 30, activating your sector of leadership and self-expression. Perhaps it’s time to step up or let yourself be seen. The world awaits.
AQUARIUS
The age of Aquarius is beginning to bloom for you. With Pluto now in your sign, your life is set for transformation from the inside out. It’s a slow transit—so this won’t all happen at once—but this season will set the tone for what’s to come over the next few decades of your life. With that, intentionality is key: Use the New Year to ground in new habits that support a more fulfilled, happy, and healthy version of yourself.
We also have the sun moving into your sign on January 19, furthering this blank-slate energy. Inspiration and empowerment flow through with an Aquarius new moon, which auspiciously trines Jupiter on January 29—while your planetary ruler, Uranus, goes direct the very next day. It’s truly your time to shine.
PISCES
You’re in for a sparkly winter, Pisces. On January 2, a Pisces new moon offers major rebirth energy. You’re approaching a brand new chapter, in more ways than one. On the same day, Venus enters your sign for what will feel like a cosmic hug. Here, beauty is heightened, as well as the threads which connect us all. This sets the tone for mid-January, where the lunar north node shifts into your sign for the next eighteen months. Consider this a cosmic growth spurt, and the beginning of a major new cycle.
All signs will be evolving by adopting Piscean wisdom for this period—you’ll be challenged to find it within yourself. It’s perfect timing as February 18 initiates Pisces season. An auspicious Venus-Neptune conjunction (again in your sign!) will have kicked off the month, serving as a personal reminder: The sky’s the limit.
