The Stars This Week: January 14-20, 2013

Try Something New!

This week's transits help you break out of ruts as you embrace new ideas! First, Venus connects with Jupiter, Pluto, and Saturn on (respectively) January 14, 16, and 17, when alterations to your social plans bring positive changes and inspirational people into your life! Once communicative Mercury enters Aquarius on January 19, it's time to seek out new ideas that can help you plan for the future. Later in the day on January 19, the Sun's entrance into Aquarius shines a bright spotlight on everything that makes you unique. Don't miss a chance to take advantage of all this vibrant energy!

January 14: Venus quincunxes Jupiter
January 16: Venus conjuncts Pluto
January 17: Venus sextiles Saturn
This is not a week to be alone as Venus in Capricorn makes a series of dynamic aspects! First, as Venus quincunxes Jupiter in Gemini, you'll need to speak up to be heard -- people are very talkative this week. Two days later, you'll connect intensely with those you meet as Venus conjuncts Pluto; love matches often occur during this powerful aspect! Finally, once Venus sextiles Saturn, people in positions to help will open doors for you, allowing you to connect with further influential people. Make sure you express your appreciation!

January 19: Mercury enters Aquarius
The communication planet's entrance into this avant-garde sign stimulates your mind and introduces you to forward-thinking people. It's time to sweep old ideas into the dustbin and allow all the recent changes in your life to inspire you to try something new. If you know the house in your chart through which Mercury is moving, apply fresh ideas to that specific area of your life. Mercury travels through Aquarius until January 20.

January 19: The Sun enters Aquarius
Aquarius is a sign that celebrates originality. A salmon swimming upstream is a perfect analogy to apply to the Sun's transit though this free-spirited sign! No matter what everyone else may be doing, take time now to zero in on what makes you unique. Assess your gifts and talents, then do something with them! Aquarius, an independent Air sign, likes to bring modern changes to old, worn-out ideas. Now more than ever, it's time to break out of ruts and open your soul to new possibilities!