January 2014 horoscope - Sagittarius

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the January 2014 horoscope for birthdays from 16^th December to 14^th January or Sagittarius Ascendants and Moons

Sagittarius, it’s still your birthday month and usually at this time of the year, you are full of energy, looking forward to the next 12 months. Not that this isn’t necessarily the case this month, or this year I should say, but you may feel as though you are under quite a bit of pressure. This affects mainly those born around 30^th December to 5^th January or with their Ascendants and Moons at around 14 to 20 degrees of Sagittarius. Pluto, the planet of death and rebirth, is hovering around those degrees at the moment which in itself is a challenging transit. This time period is intense, mainly because you are asked to break down illusion of any kind in the search for your own truth. For some, there is fear – of the unknown – involved as you know you are changing and going through a deep transformation. What this eventually looks like is yet to be seen but you know you’re on the verge of a new phase in your life.

Now, the areas affected are the most fundamental ones in life. Pluto transit affects how you view the world and the world sees you (in a new light). You’re in the spotlight this month, you’re attractive, charming if you want to be. If you are single, use this transit to your advantage! The new Moon on 1^st January in your own sign is helpful for you to almost take that first step into your new life. 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. Again, although it may not feel like that now, you’ll see it more clearly in six to nine months’ time. For now, it’s time to reinvent yourself and think about what and maybe who you belief in.

Then, the current challenges (or of course opportunities) also affect your relationships. Many Sagittarians are currently keener than ever to tie the knot or at least find a long-term partner that shares their view of the world. Finding this special someone is a distinct possibility these days, the only thing is that your ruler Jupiter is currently moving backwards. So at least until March, your liaisons with others come under review and need tweaking. Venus, the planet which generally rules love, is also retrograde this month, so a lot of what has to do with romance and partnership is under review. Generally speaking, during retrograde periods, the planets are said to become stronger and the area touched by the retrograde planet is 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….So apart from relationships, for you, the Venus retrograde has an impact on your finances. If you’ve been spending too much on Christmas presents or hit the January sales, you’ll be feeling it, especially around the time of the full Moon on 16^th January when you may be reminded of your overdraft limits. More broadly speaking, whatever began in July 2012 is coming to a close. For some, this could mean paying off some debts or settling a financial matter within your family or with your spouse. The second new Moon this month, on 31^st January, is then the perfect time to start thinking about your finances and how, moving forward, you can get them back on track. Have a great month, Sagittarius!

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