Your essential guide to the week ahead from Citizen Femme’s resident astrologer, Zana Wilberforce.
The first full moon of the year lands on Thursday 28 January in expansive Leo, a time of extremes. These powerful moonbeams may inject a celebratory mood in the air, no matter how small the win. Information planet Mercury begins its infamous backward spin this Saturday 30 January, putting travel, technology and communication on the back-burner.
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
The Leo full moon on 28 January presents a light-hearted mood that may lead to some midweek spontaneity. Order wine on Deliveroo for the thrill of it, or a romantic take-away à deux.
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
This week’s electric Leo full moon could bring out your most playful attributes. Mercury, the planet of communication, stations retrograde on 30 January, asking you to think twice about planning too far ahead at present.
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
The Leo full moon on 28 January illuminates your sensible sixth house. While travel remains restricted, hone your spiritual practices and wellness with added routine and structure to your day.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
This week, an electric full moon in Leo could bring out a surge of creative energy. Let these cosmic moonbeams soak in with some solitude, i.e., another loop around your local park.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
This week, your logistical nature could come in handy when an itinerary needs a spruce – just remember to get in there before communicator Mercury stations retrograde in idealistic Aquarius on 30 January.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
Mercury is your ruling planet, Gemini, and it’s about to station retrograde on 30 January. Save the conversation for another day as you grapple with the groundwork. There’s no shame in being idle.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
You might find yourself dreaming of waterfalls and wild swimming this week, Cancer. Embrace this week’s Leo full moon energy by seeking outdoorsy activities in local nooks.
Leo
July 23 – August 22
2021’s first full moon happens to be in your sign, Leo, shining a light on your jovial and magnetic energy. Bookmark summer adventures with a spot of research as you embrace la luna’s surge of optimism.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
Avoid rushing into contracts this week as your ruling planet, Mercury, stations retrograde on Saturday 30 January. Your eagle eye comes in handy now for future endeavours in the making.
Libra
September 23 – October 22
Your attraction to collaborative camaraderie is at the forefront this week, Libra. The year’s first full moon in expansive Leo sees you breaking free and seeking freedom in unconventional avenues.
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
If there ever was a time to slow down and reset, it’s this week in light of 2021’s first full moon. Breathe in the rich culture of a local haunt or an abstract building in a bid to escape the everyday.
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
An electric full moon in Leo illuminates your ninth house of global exploration and learning on Thursday 28 January. Feed your hedonism with sensorial activities and books on storied landscapes.
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