January 2021 Astrology - Shaking it Up!

As we leave 2020 behind, many are hopeful for a better year ahead, including myself. The overall astrology for 2021 looks more hopeful, but there will be a few challenges as we adjust to the new energies of Jupiter and Saturn in Aquarius, which will dominate this year. And we won't have to wait long, as Mars moves into Taurus on January 06, bringing conflict and challenges. 

Saturn (the World) and Jupiter (Wheel of Fortune) in Aquarius (the Star)

Jupiter and Saturn in Aquarius

Jupiter is represented in the Tarot by the Wheel of Fortune, bringing luck and opportunities to whatever house and sign of the zodiac he occupies. For most of the year he is in Aquarius, represented by the Star, a symbol of hope and optimism. We also have Saturn in Aquarius for the next two and a half years, represented by the World, showing us with hard work and dedication we can attain our hopes and dreams. 

Mars (Tower) and Uranus (the Fool) in Taurus (Hierophant)

Mars and Uranus in Taurus

 As positive as Jupiter and Saturn moving into Aquarius are, its not without its challenges as we adjust to the new energies of 2021. In January Mars, the planet of action, competition, drive and also fire and war moves into Taurus after a long six months in Aries. This was unusual as he usually spends about two months in a sign, but last year the length tripled as he spent two of the six months in retrograde. This brought frustration and a sense of sluggishness to the later months of 2020. The good news is that he now moves forward at his regular pace, however he is going to bring challenge and disruption to our hopefulness this month. 

Mars is represented by the Tower, he shakes things up, activates and brings change, even if it isn't welcome. He asks us to change things or have change forced upon us unwillingly. He is in Taurus as represented by the Heirophant, which is about tradition, order and the establishment. It seems the old guard does not want things to move forward in the new way (as represented by the Aquarius planets). those who favour old ways, may rebel against new technologies or social movements. 

The other disruption is that Uranus as represented by the Fool is also in Taurus. Uranus brings inspiration, new technologies, sudden change, and chaos. In Taurus this can mean new technologies in food sciences, the environment and farming. He can also bring disruption to these areas. This is a long term transit as he will be in Taurus until April of 2026. When Mars meets up with him this month, it will activate the some of the tensions between the Taurus and Aquarius planets.

Some dates to watch for 

 January 13 - Mars square Saturn Conflict between the old ways and collective rules crop up today. Look for tension between anaologue and digital, between individual rights and the collective good, between nature and technology. 

 January 17 - Jupiter square Uranus Tension between wanting to make changes, expand, and move forward for the collective good, and new technologies. Watch for sudden developments heping us to make positive changes, even if it makes us uncomfortable. 

 January 20 - Mars conjunct Uranus This aspect traditionally heralds a disruptive event of some kind. This can be for good or ill, but it shakes us up and forces us to look at things in a new light. 

 January 23 - Mars square Jupiter This one is challenging as it amplifies tension, and makes conflicts more explosive. If you have to have a difficult conversation, wait for another day. Avoid fights, and wait for conflict to simmer down. 

This month sets up some of the major challenges and conflicts that will be themes in our own lives and the greater world in 2021. The good news is that as January is one of the more challenging months of the year, it tends to get easier as we move forward. The best thing you can do this month is lie low and observe the patterns that are emerging this month. It will show you where you need to put in work, and what needs to change this year. 

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