Mercury, the communication planet has just turned direct finally, early on Sunday morning. You can feel hopeful this week about mishaps and miscommunications not being so commonplace, however, this week and next we are in a shadow period as Mercury adjusts and gains momentum. You can certainly begin to reach out this week to smooth over miscommunications, but hold off on the really big stuff a bit longer.
We have a full moon in Cancer on Thursday morning, bringing a culmination of a lunar cycle and possibly some changes. Also on Thursday Mercury goes back into Capricorn, where it was retrograde most of December.
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Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius)—Tanzanite
Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces)—Urdhva Dhanurasana
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Aries and Aries Rising
This week we will be adjusting to Mercury adjusting to forward motion, and although things will feel better in general than last week, we are currently in the shadow period. You can begin to smooth the rough edges of the retrograde cycle this week.
On Thursday morning Mercury moves back into Capricorn where he spent all but a few days of the retrograde period. This brings the forward-moving communication planet back to your tenth house of achievement and success. Use this time to your advantage and reboot your material success and career goals.
We have a full moon in Cancer on Thursday, illuminating your house of home. Plans you set to motion at the Cancer new moon six months ago have now unfolded. There could be a sense of completion, or even an ending. This is the house associated with women and mothers, so you may receive some news about a mother-figure.
Stay rooted in your heart this week, Aries.
Taurus and Taurus Rising
This week we will be adjusting to Mercury adjusting to forward motion, and although things will feel better in general than last week, we are currently in the shadow period. You can begin to smooth the rough edges of the retrograde cycle this week.
On Thursday morning Mercury moves back into Capricorn where he spent all but a few days of the retrograde period. This brings the forward-moving communication planet back to your house of mental exploration. You can move forward with your travel plans or education plans or goals, and they won’t feel so… blocked or stuck. You’ll feel that you’re better able to express yourself clearly and be understood, speaking out when appropriate, and always prepared to offer the truth.
On Thursday we have a full moon in Cancer, your third house, bringing an emphasis to communication and self-expression. Full moons can bring changes or endings, and they often illuminate. You may receive news or find yourself on a spur of the moment trip, or there could be a breakthrough or changes in your immediate family.
Focus on expressing your ideas and spending time with the people closest to you this week.
Gemini and Gemini Rising
This week we will be adjusting to Mercury adjusting to forward motion, and although things will feel better in general than last week, we are currently in the shadow period. You can begin to smooth the rough edges of the retrograde cycle this week.
On Thursday morning Mercury moves back into Capricorn where he spent all but a few days of the retrograde period. This brings the forward-moving communication planet back to your mystical eighth house. You will begin to feel your energy return and balance come back to your most intimate connections. Any problems regarding joint assets or shared wealth can also be attended to and corrected now.
We have a full moon in Cancer Thursday morning, illuminating your career. Most full moons represent an ending, or the completion of a cycle, including the lunar cycle that began on the Cancer new moon; there could be realized plans or a completed project now. Let this full moon remind you of your inherent worth and value, Gemini, whether or not you feel financially stable right now.
Focus on self-worth this week.
Cancer and Cancer Rising
This week we will be adjusting to Mercury adjusting to forward motion, and although things will feel better in general than last week, we are currently in the shadow period. You can begin to smooth the rough edges of the retrograde cycle over the next few days.
On Thursday morning Mercury moves back into Capricorn where he spent all but a few days of the retrograde period. This brings the forward-moving communication planet back to your relationship sector, putting the spotlight on marriage, partnership, and shared goals.
We have a full moon in your sign on Thursday, in your first house of self-interest. Full moons often bring change into our lives, or the completion of a cycle, and that could be true for you with this moon. This moon may feel more personal for you, and you could feel more emotional and intuitive now.
Spend time with your favorite people this week, and try to take a moon bath under the lunar beams.
Leo and Leo Rising
This week we will be adjusting to Mercury adjusting to forward motion, and although things will feel better in general than last week, we are currently in the shadow period. You can begin to smooth the rough edges of the retrograde cycle this week.
On Thursday morning Mercury moves back into Capricorn where he spent all but a few days of the retrograde period. This brings the forward-moving communication planet back to your house of health and service. Don’t set a bunch of resolutions that you won’t keep, just eat well, get rest, spend time outside, and exercise.
There’s a full moon in Cancer on Thursday in your house of self-undoing and closure. Since full moons often bring the end of a cycle, the sense of an ending, you may experience that more strongly than others. Let yourself process and work through all your feelings, release what doesn’t serve, and even contemplate the meaning of life. It won’t be such a social full moon for you this time, Leo,
This week focus on compassion for yourself and getting as much rest as needed.
Virgo and Virgo Rising
This week we will be adjusting to Mercury adjusting to forward motion, and although things will feel better in general than last week, we are currently in the shadow period. You can begin to smooth the rough edges of the retrograde cycle this week.
On Thursday morning Mercury moves back into Capricorn where he spent all but a few days of the retrograde period. This brings the forward moving communication planet back to your house of creativity and pleasure. You’ll feel more inspired to pursue artistic talents, dive into romance, express yourself and lead with your heart. Any lovers quarrels, sexual or creative setbacks suffered during the retrograde will soon have to potential to be healed.
We have a full Cancer moon on Thursday in your eleventh house of friends and hope; it is possible that some of the seeds you planted at the new Cancer moon months ago have started to bloom, with ideas and projects and relationships transforming. Full moons often bring closure or an end of a cycle. This would be a good time to consider your long-term goals and dreams.
Clarify where you’re headed now, Virgo.
Libra and Libra Rising
This week we will be adjusting to Mercury adjusting to forward-motion, and although things will feel better in general than last week, we are currently in the shadow period. You can begin the work of smoothing out the rough edges of the retrograde cycle this week.
On Thursday morning Mercury moves back in Capricorn where he spent all but a few days of the retrograde period. This brings the forward moving communication planet back to your domestic fourth house. You’ll be able to put energy into home and family now and not feel so misunderstood. There may be a conversation you need to have, likely with your mother or a female mentor.
There’s a full moon in Cancer this Thursday morning in your house of career. Full moons generally bring endings or change to light, and usually the intentions you set at the Cancer new moon have come into being. You may get exciting news at work, maybe about a raise or promotion. Focus on growing your material success for now.
This week, consider what in your life is most valuable to you and direct time and energy there.
Scorpio and Scorpio Rising
This week we will be adjusting to Mercury adjusting to forward-motion, and although things will feel better in general than last week, we are currently in the shadow period. You can begin to smooth the rough edges of the retrograde cycle this week.
On Thursday morning Mercury moves back into Capricorn where he spent all but a few days of the retrograde period. This brings the forward moving communication planet back to your third house, putting energy back into your self-expression. Your technology will finally start working again. Any misunderstandings you’ve had with your family can be cleared up, and your thoughts will be clearer and communication smoother.
Also on Thursday we have a full moon in Cancer. This lights up your ninth house of mental exploration and self-discovery. You could get unexpected news or experience some minor upheaval, or you could get some exciting news that changes your plans.
Focus your energy on clarifying or evolving your own personal mindset, philosophy, and views.
Sagittarius and Sagittarius Rising
This week we will be adjusting to Mercury adjusting to forward-motion, and although things will feel better in general than last week, we are currently in the shadow period. You can begin to smooth the rough edges of the retrograde cycle this week.
On Thursday morning Mercury moves from your sign back into Capricorn where he spent all but a few days of the retrograde period. This brings the forward moving communication planet back to your money house. If there were mishaps with finances or at work during the retrograde period, you’ll be able to get back on track now. Put energy into increasing your income and stability in general.
We have a full moon in Cancer on Thursday morning, illuminating your house of transformation and intimacy. Full moons often bring lunacy, heightened emotions, changes or endings. You could be faced with making a decision about commitment, either in a romantic relationship or business partnership. This part of your chart is about sex and psychic energy and merging with another, either intimately or financially.
Tune into your intuition this week to make important decisions.
Capricorn and Capricorn Rising
This week we will be adjusting to Mercury adjusting to forward motion, and although things will feel better in general than last week, we are currently in the shadow period. You can begin to smooth the rough edges of the retrograde cycle this week.
On Thursday morning Mercury moves back into your sign, Capricorn where he spent all but a few days of the retrograde period. This brings the forward-moving communication planet back to your first house. While Mercury was in Sagittarius, which was only for a few days, you likely felt mental confusion or brain fog or had difficulty making decisions. This should feel better now.
There will be a full moon in Cancer early Thursday in your relationship house. Full moons bring heightened emotions, changes or simply the completion of a cycle. This will be a potent moon for you, especially with the major alignments surrounding it (Grand Cross), so stay focused on what is most important to you. The sun will enter Aquarius soon and you’ll feel more stable and rooted in the next cycle.
This week, know that your determination and hard work will pay off.
Aquarius and Aquarius Rising
This week we will be adjusting to Mercury adjusting to forward motion, and although things will feel better in general than last week, we are currently in the shadow period. You can begin to smooth the rough edges of the retrograde cycle this week.
On Thursday morning Mercury moves back into Capricorn where he spent all but a few days of the retrograde period. This brings the forward-moving communication planet back to your house of endings and closure. Capricorn season for you is all about rest, release, and hibernation to prepare you for your birthday season coming up next. With Mercury direct now you should feel more clarity and insight.
There’s a full moon in Cancer on Thursday morning, highlighting your health and organization. Full moons always bring lunacy, unpredictability, change or completion. This is a good time to declutter and reorganize your life, get back on track with workouts, and start eating a little healthier. Don’t feel pressure to do it all at once, just begin.
This week focus on self-care, getting enough rest, good food, sunshine, and quiet time.
Pisces and Pisces Rising
This week we will be adjusting to Mercury adjusting to forward motion, and although things will feel better in general than last week, we are currently in the shadow period. You can begin to smooth the rough edges of the retrograde cycle this week.
On Thursday morning Mercury moves back into Capricorn where he spent all but a few days of the retrograde period. This brings the forward-moving communication planet back to your eleventh house of friendship. If you dealt with technological mishaps and other problems at work or miscommunications with friends during the retrograde, these issues will clear up now.
There’s a full moon in fellow water sign Cancer this week, landing in your house of pleasure. Full moons always increase lunacy, with heightened emotions and unstable or erratic behavior. With this moon in your sexy fifth house, you may feel passions rise and drama increase. Your creative self-expression will be on fire and your powers of seduction and romance will be strong. You could have a breakthrough either creatively or romantically.
This week spend time remembering what it is you want.