2023 – Aquarius

Solar Eclipses/ The Nodes: The zones of extended family members & siblings, travel, education and networking are in high focus, and there’s news to hear and news to share. Curiosity arrives, and you’re itching to learn something new. With social platforms now all the rage, you might now decide to become more engaged. For all signs: The underlying drive to form balanced relationships hinges on financial considerations. This is due to Lunar Eclipses in the signs of money, Taurus and Scorpio.

Saturn: Saturn activates the zone of income and making money, and may indicate changes in employment and/or promotions and recognition. Although you may feel the weight of financial burdens weighing you down, you’re now focused on finding crafty ways of managing money. Your values are also changing, and they determine how you spend money and the decisions you make. Odds are your financial picture is better than you expect 2 years from now.

Jupiter: Jupiter energizes the zones of siblings, cars and neighbors, and good news could arrive concerning one of them. Your attitude attracts others to you, who enjoy spending time with you. Local travel is also favored, and being out and about soothes your soul.

Retrograde Mars: Children are in the spotlight, regardless of age and generation. Much could be happening in their lives, and keeping you extra busy too. Twin beings/souls are favored for some, as Gemini is the sign of twins. On a different note, you could find yourself more laidback and enjoying more out of life, and travelling could be appealing.

Retrograde Venus: Your significant other, second born child and third born sibling (take you out of the equation) are all experiencing the pleasant vibes of Venus through the end of 2024 (except for the retrograde). Single signs may meet “the” one they are destined to be with.

Aquarius New Moon: takes place on December 23rd, and marks your “New Year’s Day” in astrological terms. You should start feeling more like your robust self, full of drive and passion to get something started. Although New Moons have a cyclic 19 year pattern, they don’t necessarily activate planets at each successive 19 year, thus making each New Moon special in its own way. Aquarius Full Moon: takes place on July 3rd, and lasts approximately 3 days. It puts the spotlight on others, who demand your attention and things could get emotional and intense at this time. This period maybe particularly uplifting thanks to Jupiter’s presence.

It’s a “Balsamic” year and this typically means “taking time to smell the roses”. In other words you could be satisfied with simpler things, and acts of kindness could be especially appreciated. “Releasing and letting go” is another feature of the year, usually of people or situations you have no control over. For the spiritually inclined this can be a year for growth by really putting your faith in God’s hands.

Special message for your sign: The good news is Saturn leaves your sign, having spent the past 2 years preparing you for Pluto’s arrival. It’s been a challenging time of hard work perhaps, but it’s paved the way for Pluto to take over. The next decade finds profound endings leading to profound new beginnings, and an overhaul in how you live your life. Think of this as worm that eventually becomes a butterfly.

The sun sign forecasts are generic in nature and may not apply to everyone as described. They are meant to highlight certain energies that are general in nature; however their impact may differ based on your unique birth chart. These forecasts are intended to “clue you in” to the planetary energies, so that you are better prepared to make the most of them when they arrive. Conversely you can avoid disappointment and aggravation knowing what planet is doing what thing and at what particular time. Your unique birth chart depicts where the planets were located depending on the date, place and time (if known). This blueprint provides insights into your nature, your preferences and what you’re seeking as a soul. With each of us on different paths, with different lessons to learn, any tool that helps us on that journey is a tool worth using. May you speak your truth, walk your talk and enjoy the journey!

Joann Shelton-Dodd