Written by Lisa E Zimmerman
It’s 2025 and Venus is exalted in compassionate, mystical Pisces for a month, nurturing dreams, creativity and spirituality, inviting you to be receptive and open to Divine Love, while mental Mercury has cleared its shadow, allowing for new insights and inspired visions, informed by what you learned during its Retrograde journey.
Jan 3 – Retrograde Mars opposite Pluto. Mars has been backing into an opposition with Pluto that becomes exact today for the second time. This is war- like, combustible energy with two dominant planets and each demand their way, facing off against each other. Watch for power struggles, intensity, passionate words or provocative actions that can escalate into violence in world events. In your life, easy does it and don’t take the bait, as people can overreact on the road, on the street and online. This energy is useful for tasks that require focus, strength and perseverance if you direct the energy towards accomplishing a goal.
Jan 4 – Sun sextile Saturn. This is a helpful for grounding, sorting and deciding what needs your attention, discipline and where you’ll place your energy. This is perfect for planning, budgeting, creating a health or exercise ritual and prioritizing what you’ll commit to going forward. Is there a decision you need to make in order to fulfill a vow to your Self? If so, this would be a good day for it…
Jan 6-April 18 – Mars in Cancer. Mars Retrogrades from Leo into Cancer until it turns Direct on Feb 23. But it stays in Cancer through April 18, offering fierce protective energy for home, family, feelings and loved ones. Mars is usually direct in its approach, but in Cancer it’s more roundabout (entering sideways like a crab) and it can be passive-aggressive, rather than expressing anger outright.
Practice patience…
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Pay attention to your needs and feelings, as over-giving and lack of Self-care can lead to burnout, depletion and resentment. Be sure to mind your needs, as they are non-negotiable, and know that Mars in Cancer works best when its in the mood, so it’s a little up and down.
Jan 6 – Mercury square Neptune. This is beautiful creative energy for writing, art, music, spiritual practices and for being in nature, but don’t believe everything you read or hear today, as this is a setup for confusion and misinformation. I realizethis is the first day back to work for many post-holiday, but don’t make any big decisions or have important conversations – and give yourself regular breaks to restore your energy.
Jan 8-27 – Mercury in Capricorn. Mercury is methodical, organized and orderly, practical and happy to make a plan, schedule, create goals and structures for what you have in mind. You can bring your ideas into form, as Mercury in Capricorn is clear and strategic, willing to do the hard work and wants to create something lasting, so this grounded mental energy will serve you well for the next few weeks. Plus, it’s in new territory, having cleared its Retrograde shadow, now viewing life through new eyes, so be sure to appreciate what you *see* (literally or figuratively :)).
Chiron in Aries – The Wounded Healer / Spiritual Teacher Archetype, continues to invite you to be your Self (easier said than done after a lifetime of conditioning by family, community, culture and social media). Courage is required to drop any masks you hide behind to be acceptable, but the payoff is a life that is aligned with your Authentic Self. That is the goal. Wounds to your identity are ripe for healing and integrating going forward and this is the real work. Beliefs you have that you are not enough are just not true. Somebody gave you that idea way back when, but they were wrong. Just say “yes” to being your Self, the precious Being delivered by Spirit.
Start the new year with intention or a dream, knowing that life is magical and full of infinite possibilities. Don’t stress yourself by trying to know everything in advance, as our reference points will be shifting as the world changes. In times of uncertainty, trust that you will show up, you will have what you need and that you will land on your feet.
Anything that is unexpected will call you to stretch, upgrade, adapt and realign in order to stabilize and maintain your balance, which will keep you evolving.
You are here now on purpose. We are here to usher in this Sacred Turning Point.
“Focus on moving from protection to connection.” ~ Marcia & Brian
Gleason, Exceptional Marriage
“No one can love you more than you love yourself – and get away with it for
very long.” ~ Robert HoldenPrayer: “Show me my teachers.” ~ Rev. Dr. Jessica Sommar
“Blessing allows room for the expansion of who you are and who you are
becoming.”
~ AlixSandra Parness DD
As always, I am grateful for your presence on our journey together.
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Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Coach and
Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping seekers discover who they came
here to be and how to create an evolving, empowered and meaningful life. It is a
joyful, heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com ❤