Your essential guide to the week ahead from Citizen Femme’s resident astrologer, Zana Wilberforce.
Time to embrace our idiosyncrasies this week (and over the coming month) as the sun slinks into Aquarius. The shift away from earthy Capricorn invites a fresh perspective and a less logistical way of looking inward. Look out for themes of innovation and self-expression.
In light of this planetary weather, and while travel restrictions tighten, we’ve gathered some sensorial ways to dream up sorbet sunsets, envision imaginary escapades, and revive fond memories of the world’s sun-soaked summer terraces from home.
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
On Tuesday 19 January, the Sun departs your sign and shifts into Aquarius. An impulsive energy is in the air this week as you seek heightened activity. Make an effort to scout out an undiscovered nook in your local park while out on a stroll midweek.
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
This week, you could be grappling with your innermost values as the sun moves into your sign, Aquarius. As you recalibrate, get lost in Jacquemus’ breezy Summer 2021 collection to revive some serious summer nostalgia; the feel-good kind.
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
The sun enters Aquarius on Tuesday 19 January as you go into hibernation mode to recalibrate, Pisces. Delve inward and teleport yourself to the far-flung tropics with The Art of Travel podcast by Olivia Lopez, covering in-depth conversations on the transformative impact of travel.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
The sun enters Aquarius on Tuesday 19 January, pinpointing themes of invention and self-expression. Get creative with a new cocktail recipe. There’s nothing quite as expressive and transporting as a Negroni to revive memories of Positano’s animated alleys and ochre-hued skies.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Themes surrounding rebellion and experimentation may resurface midweek as hot-headed Mars and changemaker Uranus tango in your sign on Wednesday 20 January. For a change of scene, mentally transport yourself to a balmy summer terrace with Aesop’s playful seasonal soundtracks on Spotify.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
This week, the sun moves into fellow air sign, Aquarius, lighting up your expansive ninth house. Make the most of your wide-eyed imagination with a transportive read like a Month in Siena by Hisham Matar, part art criticism and part travelogue detailing the city’s sinuous streets.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Make sure to set aside quality you-time this week, Cancer, as the sun shifts into Aquarius and your private eighth house on Tuesday 19 January. As the epicurean/domestic goddess of the zodiac, hit up Meliz Berg’s (@MelizCooks) daily Mediterranean recipes and live Instagram cook-alongs.
Leo
July 23 – August 22
As Aquarius season commences this week, an innovative energy brings out your experimental side. While travel remains restricted, why not create your own spa day experience from home with Goop’s sumptuous Emotional Detox Bath Soak aptly titled ‘The Martini’.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
Structure is your word of the week, Virgo, as the sun slinks into Aquarius and your systematic sixth house. Writing lists and planning intricate travel itineraries could keep you feeling sane and, as always, one step ahead.
Libra
September 23 – October 22
On Tuesday 19 January, the sun enters Aquarius and your playful fifth house. Your flirtatious nature is extra charming this week and you’re seeking fellow kindred spirits. Set up a candlelit dinner with a crisp bottle of Mâcon Villages for a transportive dinner à deux.
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
It’s time to go inward again, Scorpio, as the sun enters Aquarius this Tuesday 19 January. Journaling with Moon Lists has a transportive quality for letting your mind run wild. Dream up future escapades with the beautifully designed weekly prompts and manifest your deeper travel desires.
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
The sun enters Aquarius on Tuesday 19 January, firing up your communicative third house. Your freedom-seeking tendencies could flare up at any moment. Channel this energy with some visual escapism in Netflix’s first Italian docu-series SanPa about the rise and fall of cult leader, Vincenzo Muccioli, who originally founded a rehab centre turned cult in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region.
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