Happy 2025! This week contains many flavors of fresh start energy, both satisfying and bittersweet. The new moon in Capricorn on the 30th has the perfect grounded and supportive energy to set intentions for the year ahead. The sun connects with steady Saturn on the 4th, an aspect of patience, determination and self-discipline to get a head start on these goals.
While all those new year, new you, crisp bullet journal vibes are wonderful, there’s also something less cute on the table. Mars retrograde opposes Pluto on the 3rd, which brings a powerful urge for regeneration. We last experienced this aspect back on November 3rd, and I compared it to both a factory reset and childbirth. This aspect remains in play until late April when it hits for a final time. Birth can be traumatic. Starting fresh won’t erase the past. And though this aspect might feel like a twist of the knife, I think if we’re brave enough to engage with it, even the most unflattering parts, it could be healing.
(Horoscopes follow for each sign. If you know your rising sign, reading for that sign too will provide further insight.)