January 2014 horoscope - Pisces

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the January 2014 horoscope for birthdays from 15^th March to 13^th April or Pisces Ascendants and Moons

Pisces, although two planets are retrograde this month, Jupiter and Venus, there are nevertheless a number of bursts of activity taking place in everyone’s chart with two new Moons – one on 1^st, the other one on 31^st January 2014. These new Moons ring in new beginnings in two different areas while the full Moon brings an 18-month cycle to an end.

Now, the first one of the new Moons introduces the New Year on 1^st January and takes place in the area of your chart to do with career, life direction, your status and reputation. It’s a time of heightened sensitivity to your standing in society, a good time to develop new business plans and goals for 2014. As all four of the major angles in your chart are involved in the ongoing Grand Cross, including the area in your chart to do with your life direction and career, this new Moon, taking place in just this area in your chart, can have far reaching consequences. Some of you may start a new job that opens up a whole new path for you; perhaps you receive recognition for your creative and problem solving skills or this will be part of your main job moving forward. Pluto, the planet of transformation, is part of this new Moon as is Mercury, the planet of communication. In addition, the new Moon is energised by a square from Mars and Uranus as well as an opposition from expansive Jupiter. Again, this can signify a powerful and perhaps sudden impact and push into a new direction that has been a long time coming. Working partnerships also form part of the picture as could existing personal ones that need a little boost and a little bit of TLC.

This new Moon is in the nakshatra of Purva Ashadha, The Invincible Star. It is ruled by Venus and is quite a high-achieving nakshatra. It signifies the ability to convince others, generate wealth and think quickly on one’s feet. The only downside is that we may adopt a know-it-all, preaching attitude, especially with Pluto and Mercury in Sagittarius, the sign of the preacher. For you, again, this can relate to how you come across at work in particular and how you deal with relationship issues and energies that want to be discussed and brought to the surface.

So, Venus is retrograde for the whole of January 2014 and Jupiter, your ruler, until mid-March. During retrograde periods, the planets are said to become stronger and the areas touched by the two planets are coming into even more focus. The reason for this is that during a retrograde period, we have to repeat things, gain a new perspective, re-do, adjust and modify. We have to go through the same exercise a couple of times before we can move on but when the results then materialise, expect them to be solid – by the time the planets move forward again and cross the degree on which they went retrograde, you will have had enough time to make the right choice and think about the right decision. Hence, you’ll be able to choose the right path to move forward….In any case, Pisces, for you, a lot of the Venus retrograde has to do with group activities, siblings, bonuses, profits, making your dreams come true (perhaps you may have to make some adjustments) as well as other people’s money. For those trying to sell or buy a property obtaining a loan may just take that little bit longer now as the year begins.

The full Moon on 16^th January is in Cancer in your solar 5^th house. Whatever began in July 2012 is coming to a close. For you, this can be a romantic entanglement that moves on to the next level or gets dissolved, a creative or literary project and to an extent, matters that involve your physical wellbeing. This full Moon is also a good time to be around friends, make new ones and enjoy the company of old ones. It’s a good time to initiate long-term projects at work or if you’re going it alone now - you’re one of the more rebellious and autonomous signs these days – think about your longer term strategy and how you’re going to entice your clientele. The second new Moon on 31^st January 2014 is then the perfect time to start implementing long-standing plans for your own business, set up your interest group or launch your new marketing plan. By that point, Venus is about to go forward again in this area of your chart so you’ll be able to benefit financially and in terms of making a few new business contacts here and there. Have a great start to the New Year, Pisces!

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