A Note to Begin

This week opens with a deep sense of reflection. Many of us have been moving through grief, shock, or emotional heaviness—collectively and personally. Astrology doesn’t eliminate difficulty, but it helps us understand where we are and how to navigate it with awareness and connection. As we move toward the New Moon in Capricorn, we’re finishing a long cycle and preparing for new beginnings.

MONDAY, JAN 12 — Moon in Scorpio

A powerful day for emotional and spiritual insight.Instead of resisting uncomfortable feelings or unfamiliar territory, try moving gently toward them. Connection—inner or outer—begins with presence. Meditation, intention, or simply sending love toward someone you feel distant from can open pathways.

TUESDAY, JAN 13 — Epiphanies + Void Moon

The potential for soulful connection continues.The Moon goes void of course at 5:59 p.m. ET—a short reflective window. Use it to pause, breathe, and acknowledge the fragility and preciousness of life.

At 6:34 p.m. ET, the Moon shifts into Sagittarius, setting the tone for two active, dynamic days.

WEDNESDAY, JAN 14 — Grounded in Your Truth

Sagittarius energy brings movement, conversation, and the potential for confusion or mixed signals.Stay clear about your intentions. There may be “smoke and mirrors,” but staying present and physically active helps clear your mind.

THURSDAY, JAN 15 — Pushback or Uncertainty

By evening, you may feel like things are uphill or that people you counted on aren’t showing up.Keep doing your part. Stay focused on your vision and don’t get discouraged by others’ inconsistencies.

FRIDAY, JAN 16 — Moon Enters Capricorn

The Moon is void at 6:19 a.m., then enters Capricorn at 6:47 a.m.We enter the Dark of the Moon, the final clearing-out before Sunday’s New Moon.Finish what needs finishing. Tie up loose ends. Ground yourself.

SATURDAY, JAN 17 — Flashes of Insight

Sudden realizations or seductive “do this now” impulses may hit.Hold them lightly. We’re still in the Dark Moon, so this is a time for consideration, not impulsive action. Add new ideas to your future agenda rather than jumping immediately.

SUNDAY, JAN 18 — New Moon in Capricorn

A powerful New Moon charged with purpose and potential.Sun, Moon, Mercury, and Mars all cluster in Capricorn, with Venus and Pluto close by in Aquarius. This stellium emphasizes:

* Commitment

* Structure

* Authority (personal and collective)

* Building what truly matters

The tension with Cancer–Leo reminds us that home, family, creativity, and heart must stay at the center of all we build.

This New Moon urges us to claim our personal authority and not shrink in the face of larger forces. Strengthen your foundation. Care for your microcosm—your home, your loved ones, your inner life. From that place, you contribute to humanity as a whole.

For MORE astrology analysis of people in the news and a long view perspective