You Say You Want A Revolution?
January begins with dramatic tension and builds toward opportunities for reflection and recalibration before 2025 accelerates into a transformative year. The interplay of Mars, Pluto, and Venus sets the tone for a month of confronting desires, reevaluating ambitions, and navigating shifting cosmic tides with a deliberate focus.
Mars opposing Pluto on the very first day of the year underscores themes of power struggles, control, and the unearthing of hidden truths. Historically, this alignment has correlated with seismic shifts on both personal and global levels—triggering martial law in South Korea, the fall of political regimes such as Syria’s, mysterious drone operations in American cities and a high-profile assassination of a healthcare insurance CEO. This time, however, Pluto has newly ingressed into Aquarius, heightening the tension between oligarchy, technological disruption and collective, egalitarian well-being. This opposition acts as a flashpoint, highlighting conflicts between hierarchical control and the growing demand for shared power and community focus. The backdrop recalls the last time Pluto traversed Aquarius during the late 18th century, a period defined by revolutionary change, such as the French Revolution and the formation of the United States government. For many, this transit will feel like a reckoning, asking us to confront both individual and collective aspirations for transformation within a rapidly evolving societal framework.
As this intensity simmers, Venus enters Pisces on January 2, offering a reprieve. Exalted in Pisces, Venus embodies a rarefied beauty, a heightened appreciation for art, connection, and the subtleties of compassion. This transit is an opportunity to embrace creative inspiration and deep emotional resonance. However, Venus’ approaching retrograde in the coming months serves as a reminder to savor this elevated state while preparing for a more sobering tone as she edges closer to Saturn in Pisces.
Mars’ retrograde journey continues on January 6, as it retreads ground with his re-entry into Cancer. This shift turns our attention inward, emphasizing themes of home, ancestry, and emotional security. Mars in Cancer challenges us to navigate indirect paths and unresolved emotional terrain. Frustrations may surface, but this transit is less about forward momentum and more about understanding the cycles and patterns that govern our motivations. The Cancerian focus amplifies the importance of nurturing foundations before the outer planets’ impending sign changes disrupt and redefine collective priorities later this year.
Enter the Dragon
On January 11, the Lunar Nodes transition to the Pisces-Virgo axis, marking the beginning of an 18-month journey shaped by the interplay of inspiration and discernment. The North Node in Pisces brings an amplified hunger for a grand vision, often accompanied by a haze of confusion and idealism. While this transit encourages spiritual growth and a yearning for universal connection, it may also carry darker undertones, such as escapism or misplaced faith in unattainable ideals. The South Node in Virgo, meanwhile, challenges our capacity to sift through the firehose of information, diminishing our ability to discern what is truly meaningful or practical. This dynamic invites us to navigate the balance between visionary aspirations and the grounded, detail-oriented effort required to manifest them in reality. These shifts will become even more pronounced during the eclipses of 2025 and 2026, offering a clearer view of their impact on personal and collective trajectories.
The Full Moon in Cancer on January 13 intensifies the emotional undercurrents of the month. Conjunct retrograde Mars, this lunation is raw and visceral, shedding light on unresolved conflicts and vulnerabilities. The Moon’s nurturing nature juxtaposes Mars’ frustration, creating an opportunity to release emotional baggage and recalibrate priorities. Rituals of reflection and intentional release are particularly potent now, offering clarity amidst the heightened sensitivity.
Progress, Power & Plutocracy
As the Sun enters Aquarius on January 19, it forms a conjunction with Pluto, amplifying themes of transformation and empowerment while intensifying the dynamics initiated by Mars’ earlier opposition to Pluto. Aquarius, the sign of innovation and collective progress, encourages forward-thinking approaches, while Pluto’s presence demands a confrontation with power and transformation. This alignment magnifies the tension between leadership and egalitarian ideals, challenging us to reconcile individual ambitions with the broader needs of the collective. Together, these transits set the stage for the unfolding 20-year Pluto in Aquarius cycle, reminiscent of the revolutionary transformations seen during its last tenure in the late 18th century. It’s a time to reflect on personal agency within the context of systemic change and collective evolution.
Mercury follows the Sun into Aquarius on January 27, enhancing intellectual clarity and innovative thinking. This transit supports collaboration and the exploration of unconventional ideas. Aquarius’ airiness allows for breakthroughs in understanding, particularly in areas that require detachment and objectivity. Mercury’s curiosity will allow us to collectively ask the right questions, fostering the development of innovative solutions that align with the broader themes of progress and vision.
The month concludes with the New Moon in Aquarius on January 29, forming a harmonious trine to Jupiter in Gemini. This alignment provides a moment of optimism and expansion, encouraging the setting of intentions rooted in intellectual and social growth. Aquarius is particularly relevant in this era of rapid technological advancements. With developments in artificial intelligence, automation, and breakthroughs in medicine and travel disrupting societal structures, this New Moon invites us to envision how these s-curves can serve the collective. Jupiter’s influence amplifies the potential for meaningful progress, making this lunation an ideal time to plant seeds for projects that integrate visionary ideas with tangible solutions.
Closing Reflections January 2025 serves as a prelude to the swift-moving and transformative transits of the year ahead. With the outer planets poised for major sign changes between April and July, this month offers a critical moment to reassess ambitions and desires. The interplay of intense Mars-Pluto dynamics, Venus’ elevated yet fleeting grace, and the steady guidance of the Lunar Nodes creates a landscape ripe for introspection and recalibration. Use this time to prepare for the disruptions and opportunities of the months to come, setting the stage for a year of profound change and realignment.
Transit Details for January:
Key January Transits
- Jan 01: Mars Opposition Pluto / Moon Conjunct Pluto
- Jan 02, 7:00 PM: Venus enters Pisces
- Jan 06, 2:30 AM: Mars re-ingresses into Cancer
- Jan 08, 2:00 AM: Mercury enters Capricorn
- Jan 11, 3:00 PM: Nodes crossover into Pisces / Virgo Axis
- Jan 13, 12:30 PM: Full Moon @ 23° Cancer
- Moon conjunct Mars RX
- Venus Square Jupiter
- Mars / Moon Trine Neptune
- Jan 14, 11:30 AM: Venus Square Jupiter @ 11° Pisces / Gemini
- Jan 17: Moon in Virgo Opposition Saturn / Venus in Pisces
- Jan 19, 12:00 PM: Sun enters Aquarius
- Jan 19: Moon Libra Trines Jupiter Gemini
- Jan 23, 12:30 PM: Mercury Opposition Mars @ 23° Cancer / Cap
- Jan 25, 3:00 PM: Venus Trine Mars | 22° Pisces / Cancer
- Jan 27, 7:00 PM: Mercury enters Aquarius
- Jan 28: Mercury Conjunct Pluto
- Jan 29, 4:00 AM: New Moon @ 9° Aquarius
- New Moon Trine Jupiter in Gemini
- Mars RX Trine Saturn
- Venus conjunct Neptune
- Mercury conjunct Pluto
- Jan 30, 2:00 PM: Sun Trine Jupiter | 11° Aqua – Gemini