2023 – Libra

Solar Eclipses/ The Nodes: Relationships are in high focus, and perhaps no more meaningful than for your sign. There’s lots of karma to work out with old and new relationships, particularly with significant others. As a soul driven to learn the most from experiences with other people, you are learning more and more, and getting better and better as a person. Relationships of all kinds have the potential to affect you very strongly this year. 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 enters your 6th house of routines, which mostly center around things like jobs, pets and taking care of ourselves. Where there might be a need to address a health issue, rest assured you will succeed with patience and time. As for job matters, you could discover that it’s time for something totally new and different, mainly because the passion you once had for your current job is no longer cutting it. Big changes are coming that affect every day routines.

Jupiter: Jupiter energizes the zones of relationships, and for single signs a new person could arrive. For committed people, the focus shifts to good vibes affecting your partner. This is likely to be a good year for them in one major way. The other zone is money, but not as income or wages. Assets, property sales, windfalls, gifts or positive encounters with banks all leave the financial picture looking good in 2023.

Retrograde Mars: Your future looks brighter and brighter, and signs of what and how that will happen will make themselves known in time. Crosshairs could occur with extended family members, so be on the alert. A travel opportunity could present itself, while others may extend their education. Things in general do look better, and you might be surprised by how much so 2 years from now.

Retrograde Venus: The zone of friends gets activated, and may signal a dramatic situation around one of them during the actual retrograde. However long term Venus amps up your social life a nice ways.

Libra New Moon: takes place on October 14th 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. Libra Full Moon: takes place on March 25th, and lasts approximately 3 days. Full Moons can stir emotions, for good or bad, and things can get overwhelming. Plan accordingly by not over scheduling at this time.

It’s a “1st Quarter” year and this typically means a year for bravely stepping out in a new direction and doing something meaningful about your home and domestic situation. You’re feelings may guide more than usual, rather than logic and reason. This is a year for taking action!

Special message for your sign: Libra is all about relationships, and the Nodes shifting signs means big changes for you. Now you get your chance to “test drive” all that you have worked on for several years now and put it to work in a new situation. Have you learned to maintain your independence while also being in a relationship? And just as importantly, has your partner done the same?

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