Laurie’s Weekly Astrology Forecast: December 30, 2024 through January 5, 2025
Crossing a Threshold of Astrological Time
As we stand at the threshold of a new year, the air feels heavy with transition. We don’t need astrology to tell us that big changes are coming. The planetary positions certainly mirror our sensed knowledge of the changes to come. The coming months promise shifts that will ripple across our personal lives, the lives of those around us, and the entire collective, marking the beginning of long cycles of powerful change.
Pluto’s recent (final) entry into Aquarius reminds us that change is not sudden but gradual, working from the ground up and the inside out. Over the next two decades, our systems of power, technology, and human connection will be entirely reshaped. Look to the house that holds Aquarius in your natal chart to understand the area of your life where the systems of power will bring change to your personal life. Yet Pluto’s influence is not the only force at work. In 2025, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn, and Jupiter will each enter new signs, bringing layers of complexity and powerful change.
We are stepping into unfamiliar terrain. Neptune’s move into Aries calls us to take decisive action on our ideals, and you can look to the house in your natal chart that holds Aries to see where clarity and courage are most needed. Uranus' entry into Gemini quickens the pace of communication and innovation, so examine the house in your natal chart that holds Gemini to understand where breakthroughs and disruptions may arise for you. Saturn's entrance into Aries demands that we take responsibility for our actions, highlighting the house in your natal chart that holds Aries as an area for discipline, responsibility, and growth. Jupiter's entrance into Cancer speaks to our need for comfort and care, pointing to the house that holds Cancer in your natal chart as a place to nurture and expand. Each transit carries echoes of history and new challenges for the future.
As we prepare for these changes, we are asked to reflect and respond with intention. What patterns in your own life are ready to dissolve? What structures must be rebuilt? What must finally be spoken aloud? The coming year invites us to navigate uncertainty with courage and clarity, balancing vision with responsibility.
Now is the time to pause, take inventory, and plant seeds for the life you want to create. With so many doors opening, the question is not whether change will come—it is how we will meet it.
Now is the time to see the bigger picture and take charge of your future.
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CAPRICORN NEW MOON; SEEDS OF STRUCTURE - Monday, December 30, 2024
Today’s New Moon at 9 degrees Capricorn occurs at 5:27 PM EST, offering a potent opportunity to set intentions and lay the foundation for something meaningful. This is a time to plant seeds for the short term—culminating at the next Full Moon on January 13, 2025—and for the longer cycle, which reaches completion at the Capricorn Full Moon on July 10, 2025.
Capricorn, ruled by Saturn, reminds us that meaningful growth requires dedication, discipline, and steady effort. This lunation encourages reflection on the structures you wish to create or strengthen. Capricorn’s grounded energy supports long-term goals, professional ambitions, and commitments that require perseverance. Consider what deserves your focus and what needs careful planning to grow.
Look at the house that holds Capricorn in your natal chart—this reveals the area of life where this cycle begins. For some, it may involve career aspirations and public reputation if Capricorn falls in the 10th house. Others may find it activates personal ambitions and identity in the 1st house, relationship dynamics, and partnerships in the 7th house, or home, family, and emotional foundations in the 4th house.
Whatever area is activated, plant your metaphorical seeds with patience and quiet determination to see meaningful results over time.
Questions for Reflection:
What structures in my life feel ready to evolve or strengthen?
Where am I willing to commit determination for long-term growth?
How can I honor my ambitions and the wisdom of patience?
NEW YEAR'S EVE: STEADY STEPS FORWARD - Tuesday, December 31, 2024
With the Moon continuing its journey through Capricorn, today calls for focus, responsibility, and purposeful action. The serious Capricorn Moon encourages us to stay grounded and committed to our goals, reminding us that true progress takes time as it is built step by step.
As we prepare to bring 2024 to a close, a thoughtful approach is best for celebrating this New Year’s Eve. Take time today to reflect on the past year’s lessons as you honor your own and your loved one's accomplishments. Celebrate in a meaningful way, whether that means time in quiet solo reflection, creating intentions for the year ahead, or spending time with those who support the advancement of your ambitions. Remind yourself of the Capricorn lesson about the importance of facing both endings and beginnings with serious purpose and intention.
This is also a day for practical planning and serious effort. Consider what systems or routines need refining to support your long-term ambitions. Embrace patience and discipline as allies in bringing your vision to life. Small, intentional steps taken today can lead to lasting results.
And when the ball drops tonight, let it mark more than just the start of a new year—let it symbolize the first step toward the life you’re ready to build. Whether celebrating with friends, toasting new beginnings, or reflecting quietly on the year behind you, set clear intentions for the year ahead. Let 2025 be a year of purpose, growth, and meaningful change - starting tonight.
Questions for Reflection:
What practical steps can I take today to support my long-term goals?
How can I create stability without losing sight of my dreams?
What habits or routines will keep me focused and grounded?
A NEW YEAR AWAKENS - Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, the Moon enters Aquarius at 5:49 AM EST, shifting the emotional tone toward innovation, independence, and forward-thinking ideas. Aquarius encourages us to envision the future and embrace change, making this an inspiring energy to begin the year.
Early in the day, the Moon conjuncts Pluto, bringing intensity and depth to our emotions. This conjunction invites us to examine what we’re ready to release and what we’re determined to transform. Pluto’s influence stirs a desire for authenticity and emotional depth. Don’t shy away from exploring what lies beneath the surface.
Later, the Moon opposes Mars, adding tension and potential restlessness. Emotional reactions may feel heightened, particularly if we encounter resistance or frustration. Instead of rushing into conflict, use this energy to fuel courage and direct action. Finding constructive outlets for passion and assertiveness will be key.
Questions for Reflection:
What outdated patterns am I ready to discard as I step into the new year?
How can I balance emotional depth with the need for independence?
Where can I direct my energy today to create meaningful change?
OPENING THE HEART - Thursday, January 2, 2025
The Moon remains in Aquarius today, keeping our emotions objective and cool as we imagin a better future. Aquarius inspires us to think outside the box and align with our ideals, making this a day to embrace originality and meaningful conversations.
At 10:23 PM EST, Venus enters Pisces bringing a shift in how we experience love, beauty, and values. Venus delights in its time in this mutable water sign. This is where compassion, creativity, and emotional depth flourish. This transit invites us to soften, dream, and approach life with more empathy, deep compassion, and imagination.
Look to the house that holds Pisces in your natal chart. Watch over the coming weeks as this area of life expands with the capacity for love and connection. Embrace tenderness and allow inspiration to guide your choices here. Relationships may take on a more romantic or spiritual tone, and creative pursuits can feel especially fulfilling under this influence.
Questions for Reflection:
Where am I ready to soften and trust the flow of emotions?
How can I express love and beauty with greater creativity and compassion?
What dreams and visions can I nurture now?
DEEP CURRENTS RISING - Friday, January 3, 2025
The Moon enters Pisces at 10:20 AM EST, shifting the emotional atmosphere toward sensitivity, intuition, and reflection. Pisces encourages us to slow down, tune in, and allow our emotions to flow freely. Nurture your soul through art, music, meditation, or simply rest in stillness.
Meanwhile, a powerful alignment unfolds as Mars (retrograde) opposes Pluto for the second time in its current cycle. The first opposition occurred in early November, just before the election, and the third will complete this story in April. This is part of a larger narrative that demands courage, power, and honesty as we face the power dynamics our world is awash in.
Mars stirs desire and action, while Pluto intensifies emotions and unearths what is hidden. Together, they create tension that can feel like a battle of wills, internally and externally. Pay attention to where you feel pressure to let go of control or to face unresolved fears. Do your best to access resilience and patience as this deep work continues to unfold.
Look to the houses in your chart that hold Cancer and Capricorn (the signs involved in this opposition). These areas reveal where the tension is building in your personal life and where powerful change calls. What began in November continues to take shape. Notice the themes that arise without rushing to conclusions or resolution.
Questions for Reflection:
What power struggles or internal conflicts am I being asked to address?
Where do I feel called to release control and trust that powerful change is at hand?
How can I stay grounded while navigating strong emotions and shifting dynamics?
GROUNDED DREAMS - Saturday, January 4, 2025
The Moon continues its journey through Pisces, keeping emotions soft, intuitive, and reflective. This is a day to embrace creativity, compassion, and connection to something greater than yourself. Allow yourself to dream, heal, and trust the unseen currents that guide you forward.
In the evening, the Sun forms a sextile to Saturn at 5:35 PM EST, offering stability and focus. This harmonious aspect blends the Sun’s vitality with Saturn’s discipline, making it an excellent time to solidify plans and take steady steps toward your goals. The supportive energy of this sextile reminds us that inspiration and imagination (Pisces) need structure and commitment (Saturn) to grow into something lasting.
Use today to balance vision with practicality. Reflect on the dreams stirring within you and explore what grounded actions you can take to bring them into reality. This transit between the Sun and Saturn encourages responsibility without heaviness, allowing us to see that growth happens when we honor effort as well as inspiration.
Questions for Reflection:
What steps can I take to bring structure to my dreams and aspirations?
How can I create boundaries that support my emotional and creative growth?
What commitments feel meaningful and aligned with my deeper values?
SHIFTING GEARS - Sunday, January 5, 2025
The Moon begins the day in Pisces, encouraging a slow and reflective morning. Linger with your dreams, nurture creativity, and let intuition guide your day. Use the morning hours for quiet contemplation or acts of compassion before the energy shifts later in the day.
At 2:01 PM EST, the Moon enters Aries, bringing a noticeable burst of energy and drive. Aries ignites passion, confidence, and the desire to take action. After the gentleness of Pisces, this shift may feel like a call to move forward boldly. Go ahead and focus on your personal goals, start new projects, or take decisive steps toward something you’ve been thinking about.
Questions for Reflection:
How can I honor my intuition and move forward with bold action?
What project or goal am I ready to pursue with courage and enthusiasm?
Where in my life do I need to take the first step toward change?