MONTH OF January

Into the depths you go, Gemini. The new decade begins with intensity as planets cluster into Capricorn and your eighth house of merging, joint ventures and intimacy. The Sun is here until January 20, joined by expansive Jupiter (until December 19), accountability hound Saturn and transformational Pluto. It’s a veritable Sea Goat soiree, and you won’t be able to escape this Capricorn concentration. (None of us will!)

The hitch? Eighth-house energy can be dense and emotionally complex, not exactly the airy vibe your sign prefers. And while you might enjoy playing out a different side of your Gemini nature for a minute, don’t expect to get out of these emo waters anytime soon. Your best bet? Put on the metaphorical scuba gear and dive in. There’s much to discover in those depths if you can let yourself go there.

With the bold Sun, adventurous Jupiter, curious Mercury (your ruler), serious Saturn AND transformational Pluto all in Capricorn this January, wisdom and breakthroughs await. But you’ll have to summon the courage to be vulnerable. It’s hard to not know the outcome, especially when you put yourself out there and risk shame, rejection or just plain old looking foolish. On top of that, many Geminis have a secret “control freak” within. You’ll need to reckon with all of that in order to get to the gold.

On January 12, a historic alignment of Saturn and Pluto lands in Capricorn. Astrologers have been abuzz about this moment because it can portend a huge shift in global events (politics, economies, society). This Saturn-Pluto conjunction (meetup) happens every 33 to 38 years, but it hasn’t occurred in THIS zodiac sign since 1518. Major moment! Both planets will make contact with the energizing Sun and communicator Mercury, creating even more energy around whatever shifts arise.

Since 2008, Pluto has been taking a long, slow crawl through Capricorn, detonating great changes on a profound, unconscious level. Examine how your bonds have grown, or experiences you’ve had with both births and deaths or other big life passages. If you’ve become more open to partnering emotionally, sexually or financially in recent years, Pluto’s handiwork is evident. Many Geminis can look back and see themselves more deeply entrenched than ever in business deals, investments or relationships.

As the shadowy dwarf planet moves into exact contact with materializing Saturn, all things hidden become visible or tangible. A secret could be revealed or something you’ve been keeping under wraps might break the surface. An alliance, either business or personal, may cross over into the “reality” realm. Are you ready to get engaged, permanently partnered…or “consciously uncoupled”? This day could send a relationship to either extreme. A major financial or power move could be in the cards. Saturn’s presence is like an audit or report card. How ARE your most intimate (or entangled) relationships doing?

That could be grounds for major soul-searching because two days prior—on January 10—the decade’s first lunar (full moon) eclipse arrives. In the sign of Cancer, it will awaken your second house of daily income, work and money. The way you make a living could radically change, something you’ve been building toward since this series of eclipses on the Cancer/Capricorn axis began back in July 2018. Been waiting for a cash infusion? Today could be your lucky celestial lottery ticket, provided you’ve paid your dues (this is the sector of EARNED finances). Stay open to opportunity! Lunar eclipses can sweep away the old and usher in the new without much warning. A job or source of financial flow that you’ve outgrown might be “eclipsed” away if it’s no longer serving you. Should that happen, trust that something much better is on its way to you, hard as that might be to believe.

Also on January 10, Uranus will end a five-month retrograde in Taurus that began back on August 12. The side-spinning planet is shaking up your twelfth house of healing and spirituality until April 2026, and since last summer, you may have been dealing with an abrupt breakup or strong emotions that surfaced. If you’ve been healing from a loss or grieving an ending, Uranus’ forward turn will help you feel more peaceful and ready to move forward.

Optimism ignites starting January 20, when the Sun moves into Aquarius and your big-picture ninth house for a month. Some of the intensity will lift now, and if you’ve had a case of tunnel vision, you can see the bigger picture again. But watch for a bout of confusion and delusion on January 23, when the Sun squares erratic Uranus in your foggy twelfth house. Insecurities could flare, or someone could present an idea that sounds too good to be true.

Your best bet? Sleep on all decisions until January 24, when the Aquarius new moon unveils a bigger, better plan. As la luna lands in your ninth house of travel, entrepreneurship and big ideas, one of your Gemini visions could start to turn into a reality. Stay alert for a big opportunity near this date. It also kicks off the Lunar New Year of the Metal Rat, an industrious 12-month cycle that helps you put a plan into action. Get busy building your dream machine, Gemini!

LOVE & ROMANCE:

Love planets Venus and Mars are traveling through the most liberated signs of your chart (Aquarius and Sagittarius respectively), but with Mars in your house of committed partnership, you’ll have the opportunity to recalibrate the scales between freedom and obligation. Both planets are pressing you to put your needs at the top of the heap, which can be challenging for your others-oriented sign. Rather than act reflexively, slow down and become more observant about how certain interactions make you feel. Even if nothing changes on the outside, there’s much self-awareness to gain! Couples may travel and do things outside their comfort zone as the new year begins, like taking a workshop or studying something together.

Single Geminis could be grateful for their status this month, given the bounty of options. Potential connections don’t need to blossom into true love connections for you to feel something wonderful has come of them. You might not wind up with an S.O., but perhaps a new BFF. Don’t push yourself to “settle” for anyone, especially if you’re genuinely enjoying the “search mission”!

On January 13, Venus moves on to Pisces and your public, future-minded tenth house. Suddenly playing the proverbial field is feeling a little boring, and you may want to get more serious and established (in both romantic AND professional realms), but there may also be a lot of busy-ness at work for you. Pro tip: Prioritize quality time over quantity, whether that means you stop going on a million casual dates and get selective, or you opt for a few upscale nights out with bae then cook dinner at home for the rest of the month.

One thing to watch for: Don’t become overly concerned with how your partner reflects on you or become too status-driven about anything. If you sense your criteria or “checklist” are unrealistic, they probably are. Take that critical lens off of your love interest and yourself and just enjoy the moment. Who cares what anyone thinks as long as you’re both happy?

Key Dates:
January 12: Mercury-Saturn-Pluto meetup
In a rare and groundbreaking three-way mashup, the messenger planet merges with future-oriented Saturn and alchemical Pluto in your eighth house of intense feelings. While you might be tempted to blurt out a confession or reveal a secret fantasy, remember that a little intrigue keeps things spicy and unpredictable. Speak from your heart when you do share, but don’t feel compelled to tell everything.

MONEY & CAREER:

Focus on your finances this month, both immediate and long-term. A rare planetary pileup in Capricorn (the Sun, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn AND Pluto) activates your eighth house of wealth and joint ventures, which could bring opportunities to invest, put a savings plan in place or pay down debt. Joining forces can increase your power and equity, especially if you do so strategically. You may also need to disentangle from a person or entity that’s draining your resources or putting your energy in the wrong direction. There are only so many hours in a day, Gem. What return are you getting on the time and effort you put in? You’ll consider this deeply at the January 12 Saturn-Pluto meetup, which gives you a hard look at the facts.

The January 10 Cancer lunar eclipse pings your second house of work and daily earnings, which could bring a job change or a radical shift in the way you spend, save and make a living. Eclipse energy can be potent and intense—a lot happens in a short period of time. Opportunities could come in suddenly then disappear just as quickly. A source of income could be “eclipsed” away, leaving room for something new. Do your best to stay grounded in your value and worth.

Lean on the people closest to you this month for ideas and encouragement! With go-getter Mars in Sagittarius and your seventh house of partnerships, you’ll be energized by your inner circle. Other members could get demanding though, so be sure to assert firm boundaries. This is especially vital at the January 28 Mars-Neptune square, when clients, colleagues and loved ones alike all make a bid for your energy. This could distract you from an important goal, so be firm, Gemini! If you’re feeling confused about direction, be careful how many people you solicit for advice. A million conflicting ideas and “answers” will only befuddle you more.

Key Dates:
January 2: Mercury-Jupiter meetup
Don’t like the terms of an agreement? Negotiate! Under this adaptable mashup, people will be eager to seal the deal, and if you’re the squeaky wheel, you will get the grease! Be strategic and stick to your guns, and you should be able to walk away with a feather in your cap.

Love Days: 16, 20
Money Days: 27, 10
Luck Days: 7, 24
Off Days: 5, 17, 22

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