Sagittarius Monthly Horoscope

MONTH OF January

As the new year opens, Sagittarius, you’re ready to spring back onto the scene, especially after being cocooned away in the last quarter of 2022. First look: Where could your life use more pizzazz? (Likely answer: everywhere!) Your ruling planet, Jupiter, has returned to fellow fire sign Aries, heating up your playful and attention-grabbing fifth house until May 16. And you certainly won’t want to squander this “lights-camera-Archer” five-month period, when your talents are meant to be noticed by the world. 

Note to high-minded Sagittarians: It’s not “superficial” to focus on your appearance during this Jupiter phase. Getting people’s attention will allow you to share your mission-critical message with the world. Let’s be honest, there’s a lot of competition for even a nanosecond of everyone’s time now. So have some fun with your outward expression!

Maybe you’ll take a cue from the colorful ensembles of Emily in Paris season 3 (even a dab of those saturated hues and clashing patterns will do ya). Want to move into a more public role? Get headshots and lifestyle pictures taken by a professional photographer. Put together a simple but splashy website where people can quickly find out who you are and what you do—and of course, book your services. As 2023 gets going, all the world’s your stage, whether you’re performing, making art or sharing your unique POV at work. Doing things in a boring, business-as-usual way is not for you this year, Sag!

This month, however, you’ll have to ramp up the razzle-dazzle at a reasonable clip. The Sun is in Capricorn and your methodical second house until January 20, and communication planet Mercury is retrograde here until January 18. The first three weeks are best for doing productive, behind-the-scenes work or finishing up any lingering 2022 projects. Record those podcasts and edit them but hold off publishing them. Try on a range of outfits and styles before debuting a new “lewk.” Craft a special offer or a pitch but wait to drop it.

Remember, Sagittarius: There’s no need to DIY. Bring on the specialists—and find creative ways to barter with them or finance in installments if you don’t have the budget upfront. Investing in an image to match your unforgettable personality will pay dividends this year.

On January 12, go-getter Mars ends a ten-week retrograde through Gemini and your partnership house, making it much easier to get these win-win alliances off the ground. Mars is in your dynamic-duo zone until March 25, a great time to combine your superpowers with a synergistic sidekick. Tense romantic relationships could get back to more peaceful pastures—or at least, you’ll be able to work through your differences and negotiate for what you need.

When unpredictable Uranus turns direct (forward) on January 22, there will be zero retrograde planets for a couple months. Hooray! With the cosmic all-clear signal, you can back to your speedy Sagittarius pursuit of possibilities. Move your body and eat nutritiously while Uranus in Taurus revolutionizes your sixth house of wel-being. That same day begins the official Year of the Water Rabbit, and you’ll have 12 months to bunny-hop your way to abundance and vitality. 

Work it: Capricorn season is here until January 20

Ready, set…get to work! Until January 20, the Sun is in Capricorn, your second house of money and security, putting you in a productive frame of mind. Hunker down with your projects, plans and budget—the first three weeks of the month help you set the stage for a prosperous and productive year. You may even decide to send out resumes, pitch a new client or go after a raise or promotion. Maybe you’ll implement some grounding new health habits or daily practices. 

If you’re too hungover to clip out magazine pictures or write down clear-headed goals, don’t fret: You’ll have another opportunity on January 18, when Mercury retrograde ends (more on that shortly) and the Sun makes its annual conjunction with piercing Pluto in Capricorn. Manifesting powers: activated! Transformational Pluto linked with the confident Sun in your second house of money and material matters could turn a vision into tangible reality at jaw-dropping speed. Your willpower is invincible, and if you want something, you’re getting it today, Sag. Cut the distractions and be explicit—that’s the key.

But…Mercury is retrograde in Capricorn until January 18

Before you go overboard sending out emails and applying for new worclass=”body-el-link standard-body-el-link” k opportunities, know that communicator Mercury is retrograde until January 18, muddling technology and interactions. In Capricorn and your second house of work and money, Mercury could stir coworker confusion and company politics that delay your ambitious plans. Watch your spending now and do some serious fine-tuning of your budget and calendar. 

If you’re starting a new regimen, implement it gradually. You may need to reprioritize and change things up in your schedule before you’re fully able to take on a commitment. Silver lining: Mercury retrograde can bring back helpful people from your past. Reach out to an old client or colleague. They could have an opportunity that fits you perfectly, even if it’s a short-term gig that brings a quick cash infusion.

The January 6 Cancer full moon: power, intrigue and attraction

The first official week of 2023 end on January 6, feted by the “Friday night lights” of a full moon in Cancer. The year’s maiden moonbeams spotlight your eighth house of intimacy, joint ventures and investments—and they’ve got “power duo” written all over them. 

You might be ready to make an alliance official or head straight into a strategy session, Sagittarius. And we’re not saying you shouldn’t! Joining forces could lead to major mutual gain this year. Just be mindful of Mercury retrograde—which is in a tight opposition to the full moon—and keep things in the negotiations phase until after January 18. Every detail must be carefully considered, especially since your early 2023 ideas have the potential to last for a long time to come.

Some of your closest bonds could hit a turning point now. Are there any truths you’ve been stuffing down? La luna in this emotional zone can bring a LOT bubbling up to the surface. (Much more than you expect, really.) If you open the door to an intense conversation, you’re going to have to finish what you start. Are you ready to get into all these layers and grievances now? If not, you may want to do some processing on your own first.

Sexual chemistry can reach scorcher status under these erotic beams. Don’t expect this to be a casual fling. With the full moon in this play-for-keeps part of your chart, you could feel serious soulmate potential. Or you just might find yourself getting emotionally attached, whether you wanted to or not. Proceed with this in mind.

The first full moon of any year is either in Cancer or Leo, and we believe it sets the tone for the whole year ahead. Mergers and investments—whether financial or emotional—could be a key theme in 2023. Partner up wisely in the coming months and think deeply about what you both could gain and lose in the process. It may sound a bit cutthroat, but the truth is, your future will be impacted by the alliances you make, so it’s important to step back from your feelings and be shrewd as you consider making things official. Try out Suzy Welch’s 10/10/10 system: Consider how your decision will impact you in ten minutes, ten months and ten years. It helps make things surprisingly clear!

Lightness returns: The Sun enters Aquarius January 20

Your social butterfly ways are back in full force on January 20, when the Sun shimmies into Aquarius, your third house of communication and kindred spirits. Your social life is now where the action is, so step away from all those plans and start circulating. (NOW is the time to activate the attention-grabbing powers of Jupiter in Aries!) 

For the next four weeks, you’ll be the pulse of every room you enter. Regale friends with witty stories and wow colleagues with your creative ideas. Schedule brainstorming meetings—two heads (or ten!) are infinitely better than one. You have an uncanny ability now to connect the dots, and one of your wild ideas could morph into a genius venture. If there’s a proposal you want to pitch, you’ll grab people’s attention as your powers of persuasion are strong. Get out and about locally too. Your neighbors could turn into your fun-loving compadres or even the sidekicks on your next project. 

Enter the Water Rabbit! Aquarius new moon and Lunar New Year’s Eve on January 21

Take a hike, Tiger! Get ready to change your stripes this January 21 as the Aquarius new moon also ushers in Lunar New Year’s Eve. After an unpredictable and cagey Year of the Water Ticlass=”body-el-link standard-body-el-link” ger that started on February 1, 2022, we shift gears into the gentle and bountiful Water Rabbit realm for the next 12 months. Bunnies are famous for multiplying…so what do you want more of in your life? 

The people you’re around are key during the Water Rabbit’s reign. At the first new moon of 2023, take inventory of your Sagittarius squad. Add new members to your core crew who can take your original ideas to new places or who challenge you to get out of a rut. The more of them, the merrier! Enough dwelling—it’s time to feed your mind nourishing, affirming thoughts that help you grow and, more importantly, believe that you CAN get to that next, seemingly impossible level. Round up a list of books, podcasts and classes that will help you start thinking in a whole new way.

Galactic glow-up! Uranus retrograde ends on January 22

Wellness check! Your overall health gets a boost this January 22, when revolutionary Uranus wakes up from a five-month retrograde in Taurus and your well-being zone. If you made resolutions to work out and increase your energy levels, here’s the motivation you’ve been waiting for, Sag. 

Tech-savvy Uranus supports your initiatives with apps that help you track your eating and exercise, whether that’s a wearable fitness device or a subscription to a streaming workout platform. And now that Mercury retrograde’s over, you’ve got the all-clear to order that Peloton or invest in an Apple Watch. And ahem…is it time to toss those worn-out spandex shorts? With enthusiastic Jupiter in your fashion-forward fifth house, a cheeky new fitness look will add an inspiring element of fun that keeps you in the game. (One pair of leopard leggings, coming right up!) 

Nothing kills a fitness buzz more than self-consciousness or taking it all too seriously. Look for ways you can put more color on your plate and “eat the rainbow” (think: purple cauliflower, golden beets and edible flowers). Enlist a friend as wingperson to try out new classes. Curate a playlist that makes it impossible to sit still and be sedentary.

New job offers could come in once Uranus turns direct, or you might decide to start delegating and outsourcing if your plate is full. The sixth house rules employees, and this is a great time to hire a freelance specialist to get those lingering tasks done. Sure, you COULD learn how to re-tile your kitchen backsplash or build a modular shelving system. But time is money, and yours is better spent on other pursuits unless you feel driven by a wild, windswept urge to acquire this skill set. You might be better off polishing a skill related to your chosen field or updating your technology quotient if you’re feeling rusty and behind the times.

Doubling up is a major theme this January as the love planets, Venus and Mars, move through the companionship corners of your chart. As an independent Sagittarius, balancing “me” and “we” always takes extra effort. Your ruling planet, Jupiter, has also returned to Aries and your playfully passionate fifth house of romantic love, putting stars in your eyes until mid-May. Adventure is an aphrodisiac, and you want to share those thrills with someone who’s non-possessive and lets you be your full, colorful self.

On January 12, passionate Mars will end a ten-week retrograde in your opposite sign of Gemini, heating up your partnership house until March 25. Long-term prospects could start popping up early as Cupid aims a quiver full of arrows right at you. Valentine’s Day could be sizzling—or emotionally raw, depending on which way this intensifying Mars transit goes. If you’ve been in a contentious breakup, the challenges that intensified when Mars turned retrograde on October 30 should get easier to handle now. 

The red planet only comes here every two years, making this a perfect time to courageously put your feelings out in the open. Coupled Archers may fight a little more with Mars in Gemini. But as long as it’s in the name of clearing the air, let it out! It’s better to be (diplomatically) direct than to stuff your honest feelings down. A partner could be a source of stress and high demands, possibly because they’re going through a rough patch and need more attention. If it’s your turn to be there for them, come through. Just don’t make so many sacrifices that you end up seething with resentment. It’s all too easy for your generous sign to over-give. Boundaries and balance are key.

Friends, kindred spirits or…something more? On January 2, love planet Venus enters Aquarius and your communicative third house, reigniting your curiosity and paving the way for fruitful dialogue until January 26. Hobbies that keep you engaged and social will make the winter go by much faster. For couples, that burst of novelty can amplify your attraction or get you past a plateau. 

If you’re doing a dry January, you might get really good at making mocktail mixes with some of the fun new “grownup” alcohol-free spirits on the market. Bring back karaoke and game night now that in-person hangs are finally a thing again. Don’t knock it, Sag: With Jupiter in Aries igniting your fifth house of childhood and play, simple throwbacks can create a lively atmosphere where laughter is truly the medicine you didn’t know you needed quite so badly. Bonus benefit: Once you bring a sense of possibility back into your life, a “boring” person can suddenly seem interesting again. (Whaddya know? Turns out it was never about them in the first place…)

Slow and steady sets the new year off right, Sagittarius. Until January 20, the Sun is in Capricorn, your second house of work and money, helping you prioritize, plan and produce. There are a million things you’d LIKE to do, but where is your finite time and energy best spent? With Mercury retrograde scrambling signals in Capricorn until January 18, pare down your commitments to those that bring the most fruitful returns. 

Mercury retrograde can cause some unexpected glitches with a work project, another reason not to take on more than you can handle. A lingering expense could come due, or an income stream may hit some temporary shaky ground. You could encounter resistance from coworkers or clients. Stay focused, Sagittarius, and don’t force things over the finish line. New information could come to light, and if it does, you’ll be glad you waited for this plot twist. If you get a new job offer, you may even want to defer until late January to sign on the dotted line as a retrograde Mercury tends to cloud your thinking. 

A lucrative day arrives at the Cancer full moon on January 6, which beams into your eighth house of investments, joint ventures and shared property. Although the real estate market has come down from its 2022 high, there may be an opportunity for you in this sector. Heed the retrograde warnings and do your research. But don’t let that stop you from exploring a strategic alliance or finding ways to merge your talents for mutual gain. This full moon could help you consolidate debt, settle a legal matter or maybe herald a large lump sum. When go-getter Mars ends a ten-week retrograde in Gemini on January 12, an exciting partnership could kick off, perhaps one that you’ve been negotiating for a while.

When it comes to making some high-end deals and dollars, you might only have to wave that magic money wand on January 18, when the Sun forms a conjunction with resourceful Pluto in Capricorn. If you’re not clear on how to get out of debt or achieve the bank account you desire, put on your researcher’s chapeau. Your ability to hyper-focus today can help you come up with a rather savvy solution. Go deep into your financial projections—for this year and the next few. This is an excellent time to make solid plans for your future…and to manifest some big opportunities with a combination of creative visualization and real-deal action.

Love Days: 26, 3

Money Days: 11, 20

Luck Days: 8, 18

Off Days: 28, 6, 15

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