Sagittarius, January 2017

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Sagittarius, January 2017

2017 will mark the end of a strenuous phase in your life, Sagittarius—Saturn, the planet of fear and restriction, is wrapping up its time in your sign.

Happy New Year, Sagittarius! 2017 will mark the end of a strenuous phase in your life, Sagittarius—Saturn, the planet of fear and restriction, is wrapping up its time in your sign. On December 19, 2017, it will say goodbye to you and enter Capricorn, making their lives hell for about two and a half years—just like Saturn has for you since the end of 2014!

You've learned a lot while Saturn has been in your sign. You're overcoming some terrifying obstacles. Saturn is the planet of restrictions and responsibilities, but it's also the planet of maturity and wisdom: You have definitely grown up, Sag.

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You're known as the party animal of the zodiac, but you haven't been doing much celebrating since Saturn has been in your sign: It's been hardworking days and sober nights. Only one year left—you can do it! Imagine all the work you'll have done by 2017—and all the reward that will come with it.

So, what does January have in store for you? This should be a painless month, especially compared to the recent past—while we have a dramatic full moon to contend with this January, the celestial forecast isn't too oppressive.

You're known as the party animal of the zodiac, but you haven't been doing much celebrating since Saturn has been in your sign.

On January 3, sweet Venus enters sensitive Water sign Pisces and illuminates the home and family sector of your chart. This is definitely a cozy time to cuddle on the couch. (It's not like you're in the mood to get shit-faced anyway thanks to Saturn in your sign.)

Domestic bliss will be your experience of Venus in Pisces, Sag; this is a wonderful time to connect with your family or roommates, redecorate your apartment, or contemplate living with a partner.

Pisces is an empathetic, understanding Water sign, so when affectionate, sweet Venus is hanging out in the sign of the fish, you can bet you will feel sentimental as hell, Sagittarius. Sappy commercials are going to make you cry. Baby photos will be especially triggering. You're going to be in the mood for romance, not raunch (unusual for you, my centaur friend).

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Mercury has been retrograde since last month, Sagittarius, in Earth sign Capricorn, which has been encouraging you to rethink your finances—how you spend, what you earn, and your values in general.

When Mercury retrogrades back into your sign, expect to run into people from your past.

Mercury retrograde is a crappy time to make commitments or sign contracts, communicate, travel, and—especially for you this time around—make expensive or important purchases. Things (new or old) will break or be misplaced. The plus side of Mercury retrograde is that it makes space for us to step back from life—it's time to stop moving forward, pause, and reflect. Mercury retrograde is also a legit excuse for running late in many circles, so that's a plus, too.

On January 4, Mercury will retrograde right out of Capricorn and will reenter your sign, Sagittarius, before turning direct on January 8, and again entering Capricorn on January 12. Mercury is the planet of the mind, so as you can see, your mental focus will be shifting quite a bit this month! When Mercury retrogrades back into your sign, expect to run into people from your past and to spend a great deal of time rethinking the ideas you have had about yourself—are you still who you thought you were?

The full moon in Cancer arrives on January 12! Full moons are always emotionally sensitive times; however, Water sign Cancer is certainly the most emo of all the signs of the zodiac, so expect this full moon to be especially weepy. Complicated emotional situations, everything from sex and emotional intimacy to debts and taxes to death itself, will be the focus of this full moon in Cancer.

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Your psychic abilities will be heightened—pay attention to your gut, Sagittarius; don't ignore it! Protecting yourself emotionally (which also means financially and physically, because without security, life is stressful as hell) will be a theme of this full moon in Cancer, the sign of the hard-shelled, protective crab.

Your mental acuity will be sharpened, which is a welcome change after Mercury retrograde!

On January 19, the Sun enters friendly Air sign Aquarius, illuminating the communication sector of your chart. Your mental acuity will be sharpened, which is a welcome change after Mercury retrograde! Aquarius is the sign of innovation and genius, so good ideas and exciting news will be in the air.

Soon after, on January 27, we will have a new moon, also in Aquarius, a perfect time for you to wipe the slate clean in your communications, or tackle important paperwork, or, on a social level, explore your neighborhood. (Aquarius is one of the friendliest signs in the zodiac.) Consider reconnecting with your siblings. (This new moon will activate the sector of your chart that rules your sibs.)

Action planet Mars enters fellow Fire sign Aries on January 28! This will be a passionate time for you, Sagittarius! Mars, in Aries, will ignite the creativity, romance, and fun sector of your chart. As we have discussed, you haven't been partying much, because of serious Saturn being in your sign, but Mars in Aries will imbue you with more energy to connect with the people you love, to create art, and to make out with people. Warrior Mars feels at home in courageous Aries, and you too will feel things flow easily, as if you have more strength than usual.

Saturn may weigh you down until the end of the year, but it's not like you won't have any fun before Saturn leaves your sign—a party (or two) is certainly in store at the end of this month, Sagittarius. Have a good time, and see you in February!