Happy holidays, Venus Gays! When this transit report hits your inbox, I’ll be blissfully OOO in the mountains of North Carolina. That’s the vibe I’m calling in for each and every one of you.
January’s astrology contains some truly major movements, but before we get into it, I wanted to thank you all for sticking with us. Sterling and I are deeply grateful for your support over the past year. We’re so proud of this lil gay baby of ours, and we can’t wait to see how it evolves in 2024.
Monday, January 1: Mercury stations direct in Sagittarius
Happy New Year! Mercury kicks off 2024 by stationing direct in Sagittarius, pulling focus on our communication, technology, and short-distance treks. Although this pivot marks the end of Mercury retrograde, it could kick up a final burst of chaos. Tread carefully with big conversations, and if you’re traveling on or around New Year’s Day, leave more buffer time than you think you’ll need.
Thursday, January 4: Mars enters Capricorn
Mars enters the sign of its exaltation just in time for the new year. In a Saturn-ruled sign like Cap, the Red Planet is all about lasting change. Harness this energy to start chipping away at your New Year’s resolutions at a pace you can actually sustain.
Wednesday, January 10: The Sun in Capricorn trines Uranus in Taurus
This energizing alignment between the Sun and Uranus could spark a helpful realization regarding your identity, self-image, or intellectual pursuits. Earth signs Capricorn and Taurus don’t love sudden pivots, so give yourself time to fully process this download before taking action.
Thursday, January 11: New Moon in Capricorn
In practical, goal-oriented Capricorn, January’s New Moon (the first of 2024!) invites us yet again to tend to our future selves. What do you seek to accomplish in the next six months, and how can you set yourself up for success? Make moves accordingly.
Friday, January 12: Mars in Capricorn trines Jupiter in Taurus
All that actionable Mars-in-Cap energy I mentioned earlier? It gets even better in the middle of the month, when Mars perfects a harmonious trine to Jupiter in Taurus. If you’ve already been putting in the work, expect a serendipitous boost from the Universe — or at the very least, a sign that you’re on the right track.
Friday, January 19: Venus in Sagittarius squares Neptune in Pisces
There’s no harm in daydreaming about a lover or relationship. However, Venus’ square to Neptune on the 19th could turn those idle fantasies into outright delusions. Be mindful of the stories you’re telling yourself about the people you love, and if crunchy moments occur in your relationships, resist the temptation to self-medicate or “check out” emotionally.
Saturday, January 20: The Sun enters Aquarius
Happy Aquarius season! The Sun’s yearly stint in this Saturn-ruled air sign highlights our nonconformist tendencies. With Pluto trailing close behind, themes of personal and collective power — where we have it, where we don’t, and how we wield it — will color this transit. So, root for the underdog with reckless abandon. And don’t just fly your freak flag; wear it like a badge of honor.
Sunday, January 21: Pluto enters Aquarius
This headline-making transit marks the early days of a new cycle for the collective. Pluto, the planet of power, transformation, and mortality, will re-enter Aquarius, picking back up where it began last spring. Save for one final retrograde back into Capricorn in the fall, Pluto will remain in Aquarius until *checks notes* 2043. On an individual level, you probably won’t feel this ingress (that is, unless you have personal planets or placements in early-degree Aquarius — more on that in our January horoscopes). But Pluto changes signs so rarely that it’s worth noting the shift.
As this transformative outer planet gets comfortable in rebellious Aquarius, expect increasingly widespread discontent with the powers-that-be. Aquarius is also associated with science and technology. For better or worse, we may see life-altering advancements in these realms over the next 19 years. Just some fun stuff to think about! 🤪
Thursday, January 25: Full Moon in Leo
No sign does drama like Leo; no transit does drama like a Full Moon. I’m kidding, sort of. All Full Moons bring about revelations and heightened emotions, and this one is no exception. If anything significant began in your life last August, it may reach a point of culmination on or around this date. Reflect on all the ways you’ve grown over the past six months, but avoid comparing your progress to other people’s achievements. That’s pretty much guaranteed to trigger insecurities.