Astrology & Wellness

It’s no secret that the world has been going through an unprecedented rough patch since 2020.

The pandemic has uprooted many lives, birthed economic instability, revealed corruption in our systems, and also threatened the health of the populace. We don’t even have to talk about climate issues, social uprisings and also a whole war in the middle of it all. To say the least, the 2020s have been off to a rough start as the world has confronted its traumas head on.

But, it hasn’t all been in vain. These times have led to massive changes in how we view the world, and helped us to shape ideas of the world we want for the future. You might have also had personal realizations about your priorities, and what does and does not work for you any longer. These realizations have been tough. Yet if we use the experience well, it will help us move forward into a future where we solve many of the problems that have been in the spotlight for the past two years.

This is what 2023 is all about.

So you’ll be pleased to know that the astrology of 2023 looks a lot smoother than that of 2020, 2021 and 2022. It’s also a lot more supportive of upward growth. If you or the people around you have been struggling, then let’s look at the ways in which 2023 could go a lot better.

New Moon in Aquarius: Forward Motion and Revolutionary Moves First off, let’s look at the first new moon of 2023, which happened on 21st January. This new moon happened in the first degree of Aquarius, the sign of progress and revolution. It also occurred at about the times the planets Mars, Mercury and Uranus went direct after being in retrograde motion. Retrogrades can be compared to the winter season, when it’s time to slow down, go inside and reflect since movement outside is restricted.

For the first time since last April, all of the planets in the zodiac are going direct (out of retrograde motion), which means what was blocked and slowed down before may feel more free-flowing now. You might have experienced some unexpected disruptions around the 22nd due to Uranus slowing down and going direct, as this planet is notorious for unexpected happenings. But again, the forward motion of the planets will yield energy to resolve problems and get things moving again.

Since Uranus rules the sign of Aquarius in the modern astrology system, this new moon in Aquarius is a special time for us to make intentions for the progress and new ways of doing things that we want to see in our lives. Uranus/Aquarius energy asks us to stand out and be unique in the way only you can. Aquarius is also the sign of the people, meaning that we will see more mass movements for social justice.

In February Saturn, Venus, Mercury, and the sun will all be in Aquarius at the same time, making this energy even more potent.

Saturn in Pisces: The end of a Stand-Off and the Start of New Ways Speaking of Aquarius, planet Saturn has been Aquarius for two years, making a challenging square to Uranus in Taurus. Saturn will be moving on to the sign of Pisces in March, thus ending this hard square that began in 2020. It will be interesting to see how Saturn in Pisces plays out, since Saturn is the planet of boundaries and tradition, while watery Pisces is the sign of no boundaries. We may see more structures put in place to treat and talk about mental health and addictions, as Pisces rules mental health and drug addiction. We might see more laws put in place to regulate art and creativity since Pisces rules artistic inspiration. In any case, we are moving on from the Saturn-Uranus square, which has given more leverage and voice to the masses by showing us the truth about our institutions and how they must operate going forward.

Pluto in Aquarius: A New Revolution For Humanity Perhaps the biggest transit of 2023 is Pluto moving into the sign of Aquarius. Pluto, a slow-moving planet that has a lasting impact, has been in bone-hard Capricorn since 2008, when a financial recession hit the U.S and rippled across the world. Pluto is the planet of karma and retribution, and has been revealing our world’s structural failings in unprecedented ways since then.

The past couple years have felt like a climax because of Pluto moving through the last degrees of Capricorn,since a slow-moving planet in the last degrees of a sign always feels intense. The last time Pluto moved into Aquarius was January 1788. This period saw lots of changes in the west, including the storming of the Bastille in France, the ratification of the U.S Bill of Rights, and the climax of the industrial revolution. Pluto’s influence is long lasting, so we can expect to see world-shifting innovations in the years and decades to come. Pluto will move into Aquarius in March, and after two retrogrades back into Capricorn, it will be there until 2044.al revolution. Pluto’s influence is long lasting, so we can expect to see world-shifting innovations in the years and decades to come. Pluto will move into Aquarius in March, and after two retrogrades back into Capricorn, it will be there until 2044.

Jupiter in Taurus: The Enjoyment of Life On 16th May the expansive, celebratory planet Jupiter will transit into Taurus, the sign of earthly pleasures and loving relationships. Taurus is ruled by planet Venus, the goddess of love and sensuality. Jupiter is known as “the great benefic,” meaning that it blesses whatever area of the zodiac it moves into. Jupiter in Taurus will inspire us to expand in the areas of enjoyment, beauty, pleasure, and relationships.

This is a great time to put energy into this area of your life. Indulge in the arts. Make old and new culinary treats to delight your senses. Surround yourself with natural beauty. It’s also a good time to put energy into romantic love, whether in a relationship or not. Flowers, romantic comedies, love songs, lovely scents, and general self pampering can enhance the energy of romance in your life and potentially attract it.
Jupiter will be in Taurus until May 2024.

The Lunar node shift into Aries: A Shift of Destiny There are two points related to the moon called the lunar nodes; one is the north node and the other the south node. Since January 2022 the lunar nodes have been in the sign of Taurus and its opposite sign Scorpio.

On 12th July, the north node will shift into Aries, which means the south node will shift into its opposite sign Libra. The north node is the point of destiny, showing us what humanity is moving into. The south node represents what we’re moving away from. This north node shift into Aries means that it’s time to believe in ourselves and have confidence. The south node in Libra asks us to leave behind people pleasing and sacrificing your destiny for the sake of others, which is a negative attribute of Libra.

This period is the perfect time to activate your sense of self confidence to take the positive shifts that are possible now. While the north node in Taurus brought shifts in our relationships, the north node in Aries will shift the focus to the self. Remember your positive attributes. Write them down, or ask someone close to you what they most like about you. If you don’t have friends who will give you positive feedback like that, it might be time to leave those behind, since Libra is also the sign of relationships. Seek to form relationships with those who will build you up and not tear you down.

Conclusion: Remember, the movement of the planets only indicates changes that are happening within and around you. Overall, 2023 is offering us a chance for forward motion into the future now that we’ve had time to absorb the lessons we’ve learned over the past few years. Don’t let chaotic circumstances deceive you; after all, the old must fall away before the new can take root. If you’re rather feeling beat up and battered, you will feel better the more you a) lean into the good that you have going in your life, and put an emphasis on taking care of your mind and body. In 2023 we can take our newfound knowledge and experience, and use it to make unprecedented big changes for the better, with universal energies supporting us along the Make the best of the year!

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