Storm's Weekly Breakdown for January 1, 2024 – January 7, 2024

Happy New Year! All the energy this week happens during the first half of the week beginning on Monday when Venus squares troubling Saturn in Pisces. Venus square Saturn can make you feel isolated, lonely, and depressed, and can  lead you to review your relationships to see if your needs are currently being met.

You may fall into fear-based mindsets about your relationships, but it will motivate you to look at your relationships honestly and discover what they are really about. Later on Monday, Mercury turns direct in Sagittarius. Expect communication issues to slowly clear up, and you can begin to make major decisions again. If you’ve had a falling out with someone recently, this week is the time to begin to clear things up. 

Midweek, Mars moves out of Sagittarius and into Capricorn, the sign of his exaltation. In astrology, Mars is the action planet – he likes to get things done. However, the sign of Capricorn teaches us the value of patience and taking responsibility for our actions and decisions. Mars in Capricorn gives us the ability to ground our ambitions and develop realistic plans. Also, in the sign of the sea goat, Mars gives us the ability to set long-term goals, and the drive and determination to get results.

The first weekend of January, the Moon moves through turbulent Scorpio. While the Moon is in Scorpio, it’s important to embrace and explore deep emotions. The Moon in Scorpio offers a unique opportunity to dive into the depth of our inner selves and uncover hidden truths. By practicing mindfulness, we can navigate through intense feelings, and develop clarity and understanding. Mindful activities may include meditation, journaling, or yoga – all of which will help you stay centered and grounded.

Recommended: Love’s Enchantment (Blessed Herbal), Mars – IDGAF (Astro Magic), Healing (Blessed Herbal)