Are you eagerly anticipating your January monthly horoscope? Well, you should be, because, Mercury retrograde can stir the pot for your zodiac sign!
The parting gift left by 2022 was the year’s last Mercury retrograde whose long shadow extends to the new year, making it the first Mercury retrograde of 2023.
Now, before we jump into how Mercury’s infamous backspin can potentially spoil your New Year’s plans, let’s go through the basics of this astrophysical event.
What Is Mercury Retrograde?
For the uninitiated, no the planet Mercury doesn’t move backward in its orbit. It’s an optical illusion caused due to the close proximity of the planet and Earth, and how they move around the Sun.
The astrologer’s calculation of Mercury’s apparent backward motion through the 12 zodiac constellations, is called Mercury Retrograde.
Why Mercury Retrograde is such a universally feared cosmic phenomenon, you may wonder. Let us explain. Mercury is the planet of communication. It’s also known as the messenger to the Gods.
So, Mercury rules over a wide range of functions, from absorbing information, verbal and non-verbal self-expression, cognitive skills, thinking, processing emotions, and behavior, to planning and coordinating with others.
It is widely believed and observed that every time this ruler of communication goes retrograde, it brings forth chaos and mayhem! Some recurring issues related to Mercury’s backspin include:
- Misunderstandings and miscommunications
- Technology snags
- Unexplained electronic gadgets malfunctioning
- Unexpected delays in travel
- Emotional or mental distress
- Indecisiveness or brain fog
- Confrontation or communication with someone from the past (it might or might not be an unpleasant thing)
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However, this astronomical occurrence has its unique purpose. It helps us to take stock of our vulnerabilities, work on our deep-lying issues, clear Karmic debts, and shed our past baggage.
If you’re prepared ahead of time to tackle the glitches that Mercury retrograde might cause in your personal and professional life, you can not only survive but also experience this celestial event as what it truly stands for; a chance of Karmic redemption!
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When Is Mercury Retrograde?
The apparent retrograde of Mercury will commence on Dec 29, 2022. The Pre-shadow period starts 5 to 7 days before the actual date. You might start seeing retrograde’s effects from as early as the 22nd or 24th.
When Does Mercury Retrograde End?
The first Mercury retrograde of 2023 will end on January 18th. The post-shadow (yes) extends 5 to 7 days more.
Mercury Retrograde In Capricorn: How It Influences The Monthly Horoscope Of Each Zodiac
As Mercury will retrograde in the sign of the meticulous and stoic Capricorn, a sign ruled by the hard taskmaster Saturn, some serious cosmic retribution might be in the play. Plans for fun, travel or parties might get hampered for the collective in general.
For a more specific prediction based on your zodiac, find your January horoscope sign below!
1. Aries Monthly Horoscope (March 21 – April 19)
General Overview
Waiting around for good news will only bring disappointment. You will be in the mindset to release everything that doesn’t serve you anymore. But it will also be important to take action and attract the things that do, to fill in the vacuum.
Relationship
According to your monthly horoscope, you might start feeling lonely and the need to have deep meaningful conversations can haunt you. This must not drive you to the people who are bad for your overall happiness and wellness.
However, you can go back to the relationships that went sour due to minor conflicts and ego clashes. You have grown with experience and this month would be perfect to bury the hatchet with those who were very close to you at some point.
Also, if you take the initiative to say the first hello or put yourself out there more often, chances are you might manifest the relationship you desire!
Career
Be mindful of little communication gaps with colleagues or business associates. These minor issues can accumulate over time and cause a serious fallout within teams.
Address grievances brewing beneath the surface, as things might blow up in your face if you don’t.
2. Taurus Monthly Horoscope (April 20 – May 20)
General Overview
According to the Taurus January horoscope, you need to be alert, believe in yourself, love yourself more, and stick to your boundaries.
Relationship
You will be amazed at how fast you attract the person of your dreams and heal all your relationships once you come out of desperation and practice self-love.
If you believe what you desire is already yours, you will achieve your goals easily and gracefully.
So, saying no sometimes is okay. Be assertive of your needs and be gentle in your approach. This way you will also avoid all misunderstandings in your communication.
Career
Your work life might bear the brunt of retrograde with a lot of issues in your electronic communication. Be ready for delays and disruptions due to loss of data, unstable internet, or e-mail delivery snags.
So, to save time start early on projects, double-check your e-mails before hitting send, and be nice to your tech team!
3. Gemini Monthly Horoscope (May 21 – June 20)
General Overview
You’re known for your communication skills and Mercury being the ruler of communication will spare this aspect of your life, but your emotional sector will take the hit.
Relationship
According to your monthly horoscope, January will be the time when you will have to be mindful of the way you react when you get annoyed or irritated.
You will be triggered.. and a lot, but won’t be able to respond as you would like to. And this will teach you valuable lessons about how you should manage emotions and relationships.
Career
There can be minor arguments and differences between coworkers. Certain decisions might even go against you. But, you have to keep your calm and carefully handle sensitive situations and the ego-based behavior of others.
4. Cancer Monthly Horoscope (June 21 – July 22)
General Overview
As per your monthly horoscope, if you were stuck in a rut, things will start moving soon. But, this transition will be more internal than external.
You will do a lot of inner work and realize something critical about your most troubling situation. This insight will finally set things in motion as you will be in your power and deal with things with more clarity and panache.
Relationship
As certain things start making sense to you, communicate your current thoughts and feelings to restart a conversation that has been stalled.
Your focus on positivity and self-love will attract good luck in terms of relationships. However, remember, healthy boundaries protect healthy relationships.
Career
There will be delays in work along with technical problems, which will test your patience. Be very careful before signing any important documents. Financially, it will not be the right time to put a big amount of your savings into a risky investment.
5. Leo Monthly Horoscope (July 23 – August 22)
General Overview
Okay, your monthly horoscope reads, you need to be emotionally stable, patient, and careful! It’s going to be a rough month.
From plans going awry to confusion in relationships, there will be a lot to deal with. So, keeping a cool head and being objective about your situation is what will help you get through this period.
Relationship
When your specific person makes things unnecessarily difficult owing to their overthinking or ego, you will need to take a deep breath and step back. DO NOT get into any argument. Rather, take time out and reflect on your relationship.
Think about the things that you love about your person and the reasons that make you want to sustain your tie. It will give you clarity. You will identify the areas of your relationship that you need to work on, along with your partner.
Career
Constant disruptions and delays at work can cause you much stress and anxiety. Important travel plans might get delayed and your bills might pile up unexpectedly. Keep that famous rage of yours in check, or else things might get even worse!
6. Virgo Monthly Horoscope (August 23 – September 22)
General Overview
According to your monthly horoscope, a loss of control over your personal and professional matters will cause you great distress. To survive this retrograde, you will have to remain flexible, keep an open mind, and just wait till it gets over.
Relationship
Arguments, misunderstandings, and conflicts with your loved ones can become a common theme this month. Being open to suggestions will help you meet your partner in the middle.
Also, most of the time it is not what you say, but how you say it, matters. So, be mindful of how you react during a fight. This will stop you from unnecessarily hurting your partner’s pride.
Career
You have an eye for detail and this quality of yours can become a curse under the effects of the moon walking Mercury.
All that is wrong (or not perfect, as per your standards) will be blaring in front of your eyes, but you might not be able to do anything about it.
So, just focus on the bigger picture. Let go of some obligations and tackle one task at a time. You’re not supposed to take care of everything.
7. Libra Monthly Horoscope (September 23 – October 22)
General Overview
Balance is your sign and balance is what you will strive to achieve in all areas of your life, this month. Self-awareness and self-care will be the key to getting through this retrograde, according to your monthly horoscope.
Relationship
Your marital or romantic relationship is likely to get strained. Make sure you don’t project your frustrations or unresolved issues onto your partner.
Love starts with self-love and you cannot pour from an empty cup. So, don’t deprive yourself of pleasures and for a change, do something to make yourself happy.
It doesn’t even have to be a big thing. Just make time to enjoy a cup of coffee while reading a book or getting away for the weekend with your significant other.
Career
Your expenses might go off the charts this month. Think thoroughly before committing to any financial decision. All documents related to legal matters need to be carefully read before you sign them.
8. Scorpio Monthly Horoscope (October 23 – November 21)
General Overview
As per your monthly horoscope, there will be unexpected confrontations with people from the past. Some of these would be triggering, while others will be pleasant surprises.
Relationship
You will get over some past experiences and finally move away from some people who are not good for your well-being.
This month you will be decluttering your life and at the same time identifying those who have always been there for you. You will appreciate them more and make more time and space for them in your life.
Career
You might feel unorganized and clumsy at work. You will want to have a better handle on things like projects, deadlines, budgeting, etc.
But due to the chaotic effects of Mercury retrograde, the more you struggle for control, the more things will go haywire. So, release the control and let things happen naturally.
9. Sagittarius Monthly Horoscope (November 22 – December 21)
General Overview
According to your monthly horoscope, a lack of effective communication might negatively influence your overall life, be it relationships or career.
So, it will be required for you to express your feelings according to what others are expecting from you, rather than saying and doing what you feel is right.
Relationship
Pointless drama due to miscommunication between friends and family members will trouble you.
You must let go of your ego and salvage the relationships by openly expressing your love toward them. Show your loved ones how much you care through big and small gestures.
Career
You might get frustrated while trying to put across your ideas and getting shot down. It will be a good idea not to take any setbacks personally and work on how you present yourself at work.
Sometimes, a little emotional intelligence helps more than facts and figures. Know your audience and pitch accordingly.
10. Capricorn Monthly Horoscope (December 22 – January 19)
General Overview
As Mercury will be retrograding in your sign, you have to be extra cautious during this month. The effect of Mercury’s reverse movement will mostly affect your decision-making prowess, giving you a high dose of self-doubts.
Relationship
As we all know, when work worries dominate your mind, your relationships are pushed to the back seat, no surprises there. Your anxiety-based thoughts and inability to come to a quick decision will furthermore affect your most intimate ties.
Career
You are so dedicated to your career that the boundary between your capacity and goals often gets blurry. You have a habit of over-extending yourself and just working for the sake of working.
Your monthly horoscope says January will teach you to identify what really gives you satisfaction and what obligations you must let go of for a better work-life balance.
11. Aquarius Monthly Horoscope (January 20 – February 18)
General Overview
According to the Aquarius January horoscope, you might be pushed to the brink of mental exhaustion and an emotional breaking point, so you learn the valuable lesson of incorporating more fun and relaxation in your schedule.
Relationship
Intense turbulence will rock your romantic relationship. You will find yourself unable to fathom or meet the emotional needs of your partner. This can be a tremendously frustrating period and your instinct might tell you to give up.
But, taking some time to reflect on your relationship and discussing your mutual expectations and limitations will be a better option, according to your monthly horoscope. Feelings change, so don’t take any permanent decision based on a temporary impulse.
To Know More About Zodiac Relationship Needs, Read: Zodiac Relationship Needs: What You Need Most In A Relationship, According To Astrology
Career
The pressure at work will keep building up, making you feel stressed out of your mind till you decide to cut yourself some slack.
As you allow yourself to have some fun and levity, you will find a fresh perspective and renewed energy to manage your work worries better.
12. Pisces Monthly Horoscope (February 19 – March 20)
General Overview
Your monthly horoscope warns you that this mercury retrograde will force you to face the most uncomfortable situations that you would generally choose to bypass. It will teach you how to control your emotions.
You will realize how rewarding it can be to stop avoiding confrontations and resolve matters that weigh you down, if not addressed.
Relationship
A blast from the past is most likely to occur. You might have to deal with an ex or a friend or relative with whom you have some unresolved feelings.
An uncomfortable encounter can lead to a difficult conversation that ultimately will bring you closure and valuable insights.
Career
One of the most important lessons that you can take away from this retrograde experience is how to compartmentalize your personal and professional life. You will have no choice but to manage your workload while processing intense emotions.
According to your monthly horoscope, this will not only make you more professional and perseverant but also value your work and identify what you bring to the table.
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Cosmic Tough Love
The reason we dread Mercury Retrograde so much is that we tend to focus on the difficulties and challenges, instead of the lessons that we’re meant to learn.
With a little positive thinking and gratitude, we can recognize that this period of discomfort is divinely orchestrated to make us aware of those aspects of our personality that we need to work on so that we can become more empowered and well-rounded individuals.
This January, when confusion and disappointments mar your happiness, instead of crying out “when is mercury retrograde over?”, try to understand what changes you need to implement that will help you lead your best life.
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So, that wraps up our January monthly horoscope for the 12 zodiacs. We hope it will resonate with you. Share it with your friends if it does!
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