When the Sun moves through Aquarius from January 19th to February 18th, offbeat intellect rules the day. This fixed air sign has a knack for understanding complex structures and devising ingenious solutions to any glitches. Think: the ultramodern brainiac who sends all the latest hacks and how-tos to the group chat. Aquarius is naturally innovative, and its insights — especially in conversations about social justice — can be far ahead of the times.

But this season isn’t all light-bulb moments and avant-garde reading lists. The Sun is considered to be in detriment in Aquarius, meaning it can have trouble shining at full strength in this sign. The celestial water bearer can be so focused on pouring out support for the collective that it neglects to celebrate and radiate its own talents. Tune in to the tension between the urge to serve others and the desire to express your uniqueness. Honoring both of these impulses can be healing — and revolutionary.

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New Moon in Aquarius: Reboot your mind

On January 29th, the New Moon in Aquarius encourages us to reprogram our nervous systems. Imagine your thoughts are lines of computer code. What results do they generate for you? If you’re ready to bust any limiting self-perceptions or restrictive social conventions, it’s time for a rewrite. Set intentions to build the liberated and liberating life of your dreams. If you like, consult the works of groundbreaking activists, heretics, scientists, and inventors, both past and present. Gently pushing yourself to entertain cutting-edge ideas can help you make unexpected progress. Take the risk of exploring what has been and what still could be. Play experimental games, and you might just win out-of-the-box prizes.

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Full Moon in Leo: Roll out the red carpet

When the Full Moon in Leo struts onto the scene on February 12th, it’s time to dig your claws into your creativity. Around this date, pay attention to what’s culminating for you in your artistry, playfulness, charisma, or dramatic flair. If you’re struggling to strike a balance between claiming the spotlight and sharing the stage with others, embrace the discomfort. It doesn’t have to be either-or, but sometimes your ego needs to experience a little friction before you can reach equilibrium. There’s a note of unpredictability in the air with this lunation, so practice centering and grounding yourself. Plot twists can be unsettling shake-ups or the catalysts for your best work yet. Seek what inspires you in your challenges, and you’ll find ways to alchemize them into gifts.

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From December 21st, 2024, to January 19th, 2025, the Sun moves through Capricorn. ’Tis the season to celebrate what’s sturdy and timeless in our lives. This Saturn-ruled sign is in it for the long haul; instead of latching on to quick fixes or flashy trends, Capricorn relishes anything that has “good bones.” Think: the satisfaction of a perfectly constructed novel, a classically tailored sweater, or a well-crafted to-do list.

Solid, structurally sound foundations delight this cardinal earth sign because they give it something substantial to build on — and build it does. The rock-scaling goat of the zodiac gallops toward the steep, snow-capped peaks of a project rather than the easy-peasy slopes. It’s driven to work hard for accomplishments that will still matter fifty years from now, without expecting social media “likes” or congratulatory pats on its horned head.

This industrious sign sometimes gets a reputation for being a grinch, but it’s always graceful, and it has a gentle side. Capricorn season shuffles in softly on the December Solstice, and it’s wise to prioritize time for rest and deep reflection around this moment. Go inward and discern what’s most important for you to strive toward over the coming year. If you’re not yet sure what that is, some lunar assistance is on the way.

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New Moon in Capricorn: Make yourself proud

On December 30th, the New Moon in Capricorn occurs. Treat this lunation like a serious business meeting with the cosmos about where you’re headed and why. Identifying your legacy goals, outlining a 5-year plan, or committing to finishing your latest sculpture might seem overwhelming. But if your aims are aligned with your integrity, it can be a relief to nail down the practical details. For best results, chisel big endeavors into small, doable steps. Strategic micro-moves accumulate into monumental outcomes when you persevere. If your calendar is already stuffed with agenda items but they’re all ringing hollow, reassess your motivations. Sometimes we internalize expectations from our society, our families, or our own inner overachievers. Cut yourself loose from these pressures, and set intentions to make yourself proud. Working out what impresses you is a remarkable feat in itself.

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Full Moon in Cancer: Rest for success

Next, the Full Moon in Cancer lights up the sky on January 13th. This Full Moon is a galvanizing one, encouraging us to draft action plans for the aspirations that feel emotionally resonant — and realistic. But we don’t have to make moves just yet. Lunations in this cardinal water sign illuminate where we yearn for nourishment and what specific nutrients we require. Honoring our physical, emotional, and mental needs at this moment is essential for gestating our ideas and bringing them out into the world. 

When we’re well taken care of, our instincts beep online, and our imaginations can run wild. All your efforts — especially those related to healing, caregiving, housekeeping, or ancestry — will come into sharper focus once you fill your own cup. So articulate your wishes and advocate for what will sustain you while you steadily build your greater projects. Whether you’re craving compassionate words from a friend, a hot mug of tea, or more throw pillows, take this opportunity to ask for it, kindly and directly. And get cozy under your softest blankets as you prepare to follow through on your ambitions.

From November 21st to December 21st, the Sun will be rollicking through Sagittarius. Over the next few weeks, invite yourself to dive into whatever thrilling new journeys are calling your name — without agonizing over your itinerary or planning every move. Think: more mental spaciousness to entertain bolder, broader, horizon-expanding possibilities. If you want to tap into the freewheeling, philosophizing spirit of this mutable fire sign, create some wiggle room to allow for delightful detours and spontaneous opportunities to find you.

It’s okay to yearn. To want to grow. To want to feel more alive. This time of year reminds you that feeling these things isn’t frivolous or naive; it’s a part of life as essential as our mundane obligations. This doesn’t mean you get to dodge all your chores — but it does mean you ought to take your own aspirations more seriously. This is a potent time to dream-board or journal about what you want to move toward, even if you’re not quite sure how you’ll get there.

Sagittarius has a knack for making grand gestures and taking wild risks. Some of these choices might come across as messy, chaotic, or even ill-advised, but the world needs its Sagittarian jesters and heretics to point out that the emperor is wearing no clothes. In what ways could a dash of humor embolden and unburden you? What sticky situations could you approach with a lighter heart and more of a beginner’s mind?

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New Moon in Sagittarius: From seedlings to big possibilities

On November 30th, the New Moon in Sagittarius occurs. This lunation promises to be invigorating — especially if we can refrain from getting too attached to outcomes. So cast a wide net.

It may be helpful to factor a plan B (and maybe C) into the schemes you’re concocting. But with the new beginnings we’re sowing now, less is more. So whenever and wherever you can, narrow your scope. Ask yourself which undertakings you can actually imagine yourself carrying through to the end. Remind yourself what keeps you from getting discouraged by the first whiff of an obstacle. Then go for it.

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Full Moon in Gemini: Choose your adventures wisely

Then the Full Moon in Gemini takes place on December 15th. This Full Moon is an activating one, and it could spotlight the impact of fast-paced communication on both our personal relationships and the collective. It also illuminates the many ways we’ve been learning and growing ever since Jupiter — the planet of abundance and wisdom — entered Gemini in May. This lunation invites us to celebrate this expansion, so if you’re feeling inspired, journal, voice-memo, or chat about the next moves you’re most excited about.

However, if we’ve been overextending ourselves across too many passion projects, special interests, or message threads, the frantic energy of this Full Moon could force us to pick and choose the adventures that actually deserve our emotional investment. It’s okay to be discerning. As with the New Moon in Sagittarius, the more you can prioritize only the most crucial to-dos around this time, the better. Give your system an opportunity to process and decompress.