Shifting Platforms, Personal Updates, & The Week Ahead
Laurie’s Weekly Astrology Forecast: January 27, 2025 through February 2, 2025
Lately, you may have noticed my near-complete absence from Facebook, Instagram, and X. After years of engaging on those platforms, I’ve decided to shift my focus to spaces where I can dive deeper into the kind of content I want to create. These days, I’m sharing my work on Patreon and Substack, where I can connect more directly with those who truly want to engage with what I have to offer. If you haven’t yet, I’d love for you to follow me there.
For example, I recently shared a piece exploring the Moon in relationships—how its placement in your chart can shape emotional needs and dynamics. There’s more where that came from. I’m also preparing to launch a new YouTube channel soon, where I’ll break down the charts of public figures and discuss how astrological influences show up in real-life humans. Stay tuned for more information as I get closer to launch!
On a more personal note, I’m happy to share that I’m over three months out from my knee replacement surgery. It hasn’t been an easy road, but I’m finally emerging from this tough recovery. I’m feeling stronger each day, and I can’t wait for spring to arrive. By the time warmer days arrive, I should be able to fully claim the mobility of my shiny new knee!
Thank you all for your support, whether it’s through reading my work, following my updates, or simply cheering me on from afar. I’m excited about what’s ahead and hope to see you on Patreon, Substack, or soon on the new YouTube channel!
I am still making mundane astrology videos on the AstroPath YouTube channel with my cohort Jennie Date. If you haven't checked them out, please do!
SHIFTING PERSPECTIVES - Monday, January 27, 2025
The day begins with the Moon in Capricorn, grounding our emotions in practicality and pushing us into our responsibilities. You may feel a sense of focus that supports diligent efforts toward long-term goals. Approach the day with patience and persistence. Even small, consistent steps can build something worthwhile and enduring. If there's something you want to tackle, the steady energy of Capricorn will help you prioritize and make steady progress.
At 9:52 pm EST, Mercury leaves Capricorn and joins the Sun in Aquarius, shifting the intellectual tone toward innovation, unconventional ideas, and thinking into the future. This encourages you to broaden your perspective and find new ways of solving problems. Conversations may feel lighter yet intellectually charged, as Aquarius invites us to think beyond what is ordinary rather than what is familiar. Ideas may arise that feel surprising or out of character, but they may hold the key to progress where you’ve felt stuck.
With Mercury and the Sun now united in Aquarius, consider where Aquarius falls in your natal chart. This is the house where your attention and communication may shift over the coming weeks. Find fresh ideas in this area of your life.
Questions for reflection:
How can I balance the grounded energy of the day with the need to remain open to fresh ideas?
In what areas of my life am I ready to embrace innovation and new perspectives?
What long-term goals could benefit from a practical yet visionary approach today?
THE DARK OF THE MOON - Tuesday, January 28, 2025
The day begins with the Moon in Capricorn, lending structure and stability to our emotional focus. This morning is well-suited for wrapping up responsibilities and finishing what is already underway. Capricorn’s grounded energy invites us to reflect on our efforts and assess what truly matters. Consider how the foundations you've been building are supporting your long-term growth.
At 2:32 PM EST, the Moon moves into Aquarius, entering the final hours of its waning cycle before tomorrow’s New Moon. This is the dark of the Moon—a time of stillness, reflection, and release. It’s a space for clearing out the old to make room for the new. With the Moon joining the Sun and Mercury in Aquarius, the energy shifts toward the unconventional, the forward-thinking, and the collective. This is an invitation to explore where your individuality meets your contribution to the greater whole.
As the New Moon approaches, take note of where Aquarius resides in your natal chart. This is the house where a new cycle is beginning. Use this time to plant a metaphorical seed for growth, setting intentions for the next two weeks leading up to the Full Moon on February 12, and for the longer cycle that culminates with the Aquarius Full Moon during Leo season in six months. What innovation, freedom, or community-based goals are calling to you? This is your time to envision the future you want to build.
Questions for reflection:
What am I ready to release during this dark of the Moon to make space for new beginnings?
Where in my life am I being called to plant seeds of innovation, growth, or collective purpose?
How can I align my personal goals with the needs of the larger community or world?
SEEDS OF CHANGE - Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The day begins with a profound shift in energy as Mercury meets up with Pluto in Capricorn. This conjunction amplifies the power of thought and communication, shining a light on hidden dynamics and deep truth. Conversations may carry extra weight today, with the potential to uncover what has been buried beneath the surface. This is a time to confront power dynamics—both external and internal—and to explore where fear, control, or unspoken desires may be influencing your choices. Be mindful of the words you speak, as they carry the potential to change your perceptions and those of others as well. Step into your power by aligning your thoughts and words with what you know to be true
At 7:36 AM EST, the Aquarius New Moon marks the start of a new lunar cycle. With the Sun and Moon joined in Aquarius, this is a powerful moment to set intentions rooted in innovation, individuality, and collective progress. Aquarius invites you to break free from outdated patterns and embrace new ways of thinking and being. This New Moon is a time to plant seeds for growth in the house that holds Aquarius in your natal chart. Over the next two weeks, leading to the Full Moon on February 12, and over the next six months, culminating with the Aquarius Full Moon in Leo season, these seeds can grow into something powerful and transformative.
Questions for reflection:
What issues of power have I become aware of, and how can I integrate these insights?
What seeds of innovation, growth, or freedom am I ready to plant during this New Moon?
How can I align my personal goals with my highest vision for collective progress and community?
AWAKENING AND FLOW - Thursday, January 30, 2025
The Moon spends most of the day in Aquarius, encouraging innovation, high intellect and individuality. This energy is amplified as Uranus, the co-ruler of Aquarius, stations direct at 23° Taurus at 11:22 AM EST. Uranus has been retrograde since August 2024, giving us time to reflect inwardly on how we embrace freedom, change, and personal independence. Now, as Uranus moves forward, we may feel an outward shift. Stagnant areas of life, particularly around stability, values, or resources (themes of Taurus), may begin to move forward. Be open to flashes of insight or surprising opportunities that help you break free from outdated structures.
At 5:52 PM EST, the Moon enters Pisces, softening the tone of the day and bringing a dreamy, intuitive, and compassionate touch to the evening. The Pisces Moon invites us to flow, reflect, and connect with our deeper emotions.
Adding to the day’s inspiration, the Sun in Aquarius forms a trine to Jupiter in Gemini at 5:58 PM EST, creating a harmonious flow of optimism, expansion, and intellectual curiosity. This encourages connection and the sharing of ideas that inspire growth. It's an ideal time to explore a new perspective, teach, learn, or simply enjoy a sense of hope and possibility. Allow yourself to wind down and embrace the spiritual and emotional undercurrents this evening.
Questions for reflection:
Where can I embrace unexpected changes as a pathway to freedom and growth?
How can I balance visionary thinking with emotional openness and compassion?
What seeds of hope or optimism can I plant today to guide me toward a brighter future?
GENTLE FLOW - Friday, January 31, 2025
The Moon spends today in Pisces, drawing us inward and inviting us to connect with our intuition, creativity, and sense of compassion. The Pisces Moon encourages a softer approach to life, one that values reflection, imagination, and emotional awareness. This is a wonderful day to take a step back from the demands of the week and allow yourself to simply flow.
Whether through artistic expression, meditation, or simply being present with your emotions, the Pisces Moon supports practices that nurture your inner world. It’s also a good day to develop compassion—both for yourself and for others. Be mindful, of the tendency of Pisces to escape or avoid; instead, see how you can use this energy to reconnect with what inspires and soothes you. Allow yourself to embrace a slower, gentler rhythm today. The answers you seek may not come through logic but through quiet reflection and trust in the unseen currents guiding you.
Questions for reflection:
How can I create space for stillness and reflection in my day?
What emotions or intuitive insights are rising to the surface, and how can I honor them?
How can I use my imagination or creativity to bring a sense of peace and inspiration into my life?
A SOFTENING AND A SPARK - Saturday, February 1, 2025
The Moon spends most of the day in Pisces, continuing to nurture sensitivity, imagination, and compassion. This gentle energy is amplified by Venus and Neptune meeting at 27° Pisces, forming a soulful conjunction. This marks the beginning of a new cycle of softening, healing, and surrender in matters of love, creativity, and beauty. Venus, the planet of relationships and values, aligns with Neptune, the planet of transcendence and dreams, inviting us to dissolve barriers and connect more deeply with the highest vibrations of love—love that is unconditional, spiritual, and infinite.
Where does Pisces fall in your natal chart? This is the area of life where this new cycle begins, and where you’re being called to let go of control, trust your intuition, and allow grace to guide you. It's a beautiful day for creativity, spiritual exploration, or simply appreciating the beauty of life. However, Neptune can also blur boundaries, so be mindful of illusions or overly idealistic thinking in relationships or decision-making. Lean into the magic, but keep one foot on the ground.
At 8:10 PM EST, the Moon shifts into Aries, igniting a fiery, active energy that contrasts sharply with the soft, dreamy tone of the day. The next few days will feel more action-oriented, urging you to take bold steps and face challenges head-on. For now, let the Pisces energy close the day with quiet reflection before stepping into Aries' dynamic momentum.
Questions for reflection:
Where in my life am I being invited to release control and allow love, beauty, or creativity to flow freely?
How can I honor my need for emotional connection and spiritual depth today?
What intentions can I set in the house where Pisces resides in my chart, as this new Venus-Neptune cycle begins?
BOLD BEGINNINGS - Sunday, February 2, 2025
The Moon spends the day in Aries, igniting a spark of courage, action, and motivation. After the dreamy and reflective energy of the past few days, Aries brings a fiery and dynamic tone, encouraging you to take charge and pursue your goals with confidence. This is a day for decisive action—trust your instincts and don’t overthink. Aries thrives on momentum, so use this time to tackle tasks or projects that require boldness and initiative.
However, with Aries' fiery energy comes a tendency toward impatience or impulsiveness. Be mindful of your interactions and reactions—channel this energy into productive outlets rather than rushing into conflicts or decisions. Physical movement or exercise can also help release excess energy and bring a sense of balance to the day.
As the Moon continues to wax, building toward the First Quarter phase, today is an ideal time to consider the first steps toward the intentions you set during Wednesday's Aquarius New Moon. This is a day to move forward with courage and trust, knowing that action now creates the foundation for future growth.
Questions for reflection:
What bold actions can I take today to move closer to my goals?
How can I channel my energy and passion into something productive and meaningful?
Where in my life am I ready to act with courage and confidence, even if it feels risky?
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