Your Jan. 1 Weekly Horoscope Wants You to Be Brutally Honest With Yourself

With another calendar year beginning, we're collectively prone to partaking in rituals of self-reflection, especially when considering our intentions for the year ahead. And though this overall sense of accountability goes hand in hand with the essence of ambitious Capricorn, your Jan. 1 weekly horoscope is helping you identify and encouraging you to celebrate your personal expansion thus far.

Before we take a closer look at this week's enlightening astro weather, take a moment to think back to the end of December 2021 and beginning of January 2022, when Venus was retrograde in Capricorn. As you may remember, Venus governs everything from our money-making abilities to our relationship patterns. In Capricorn, however, the planet of love prefers to cultivate discipline, structure, and self-mastery in this arena, as it is both conservative and traditional with its approach. What did you learn about yourself and your values in 2022? How have you evolved as a professional and when it comes to your sense of authority? There are no coincidences in astrology, and Venus's conjunction to transformative Pluto — between Dec. 31, 2022, and Jan. 1, 2023 — is bringing light to some of the shadowy themes we experienced during Venus retrograde 2022. The exception? We've come a long way since these growing pains, and we're stepping into a brand-new dimension of growth. So whether it's a professional path you've been contemplating or perhaps the value of a significant partnership, Venus conjunct Pluto in Capricorn wants you to be as brutally honest as possible with yourself — because you are worth it.

Just in time to lighten things up, the planet of love will ingress into freedom-loving Aquarius on Jan. 2, where it will remain until it enters Pisces on Jan. 26. Remember, Venus is a personal planet, as it influences our relationship patterns and definition of pleasure. This means we'll definitely feel the energetic shift from traditional and sophisticated Capricorn to eccentric and disruptive Aquarius. Never say never, because the more unconventional, the more Aquarian! On Jan. 4, Venus will meet with lucky Jupiter in a vivacious sextile, bringing electric insight on the dynamic of your social life and how it can inspire you in the long term. You're being called to reflect on the value of your friendships and soul tribe, mainly if we've recently succumbed to a societal programming or a clique that isn't in harmony with the person we're becoming. This celestial synergy is optimistic and revolutionary, especially when it comes to our identity and sense of belonging in the world.

It's also important to consider the financial perks of Venus in Aquarius. Venus's ingress into this fixed air sign will also bring light to financial possibilities, such as digital currency and monetization of your hobbies. Don't be afraid to experiment. This will bring you closer to the authentic life you crave. On Jan. 6, a full moon in the emotionally driven sign of Cancer will highlight your personal needs and sense of nurturing. The moon is at home in Cancer, making it an incredibly intuitive and receptive lunation. This reflects onto your personal life, where you're being called to examine the relationship you have with yourself and whether or not you're being honest about your core feelings. Don't forget to check in on yourself and honor what it is you truly need.

If you're wondering what this week has in store for you, read on for your weekly horoscope for Jan. 1 through Jan. 7, according to your zodiac sign and your rising sign. For a look at the year ahead, read your 2023 yearly horoscope.

Reflect on your personal growth and professional wins, Aries. The new year begins on a powerful note, as Venus will join forces with smoldering Pluto, highlighting everything from the shadow side of your desire for authority to your personal definition of value and fulfillment. A full-circle moment for you — namely when it comes to your traditions and public persona — the cosmos are reminding you to honor the trials and setbacks you endured along your path to success. Lady Venus will enter Aquarius on Jan. 21, which immediately takes the edge off, as it will dazzle your 11th house of community affairs and individual freedom. Take a selfie and spruce up your social media profile.

On Jan. 4, Venus will dance with Jupiter in your sign, forming a sweet sextile that is both inspiring and remarkably insightful. Don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. There is an entire universe of possibilities at your feet. The full moon on Jan. 6 brings closure, clarity, and celebration to themes surrounding your home sweet home as well as your emotional foundation. By all means, lean on your friends and family for support, but more importantly, make sure your emotional needs are a priority at this time. Nurture yourself the same way you bring energy to the world around you.

Your planetary ruler, Venus, is taking the lead this week, and you're going along with it, Taurus. The week begins with your goddess ruler making a ravishing conjunction to Pluto via the last degrees of pragmatic Capricorn. Adorning your ninth house of expansion, higher education, and belief systems, the cosmos are urging you to reflect on the shadow side of your relationship structures as well as the evolution of your individual philosophy around them. Pluto does, after all, govern your seventh house of compromise and relationship dynamics, so chances are there's a significant chapter you're closing right now. The following day, Venus will make its dazzling debut in Aquarius, bringing electricity and charm to your 10th house of authority and reputation.

If you've been in the process of contemplating a professional or entrepreneurial venture, this transit will feel like a breath of fresh air. On Jan. 4, Venus will meet with lucky Jupiter in an exhilarating sextile, which can be equally as dynamic as it is productive. Working behind the scenes could inspire you more than you know, so put on your thinking cap. Lastly, there will be a full moon in Cancer on Jan. 6, bringing emotional emphasis to your third house of communication and immediate surroundings. Don't overextend yourself without honoring your intuition.

Mercury might be retrograde, but there's no stopping you in 2023, Gemini. The new year begins on an intoxicating note, as Venus will join forces with shadowy Pluto in a potent conjunction via your eighth house of intimate unions. Whether it's personally or professionally speaking, one thing's for sure: you're getting brutally honest with yourself when it comes to the foundation of your connections as well as what you wholeheartedly value when merging with another mind, body, and soul. You're being called to leave an outdated version of yourself behind in the process, as you're at the precipice of embarking on a new journey.

This is especially true when considering Venus's ingress into Aquarius the following day, as it will ignite your ninth house of expansion, adventure, and self-discovery, making things a little sweeter and all the more experimental. Stepping outside of your conventional confines is key, as there are a plethora of possibilities waiting for you on the other side of the horizon. On Jan. 4, Venus will sextile Jupiter in your 11th house of community, highlighting a variety of different avenues, goals, and opportunities to choose from. Working on your finances? This week's full moon in Cancer will shake up your stability-seeking second house of comfort, money, and values, reminding you to nurture and prioritize your needs in the process.

You're often admired for your heart of gold and innate ability to empathize with others — but what about you, Cancer? It's a new year, and the week of Jan. 1 is. kicking off at full speed. Whether or not you're in a committed relationship, Venus's close proximity to Pluto in Capricorn (via your committed seventh house of significant others) will bring emphasis to the shadowy attributes of your one-on-one commitments. First and foremost, reflect on what you've experienced and learned in this area of life. Then, more importantly, make sure you're remaining true to your core values. You don't owe anyone anything, and it's time to break free from toxic structures or situationships that aren't serving you.

Besides, Venus will debut in Aquarius — your eighth house of intimate unions and shared resources — the following day, which can be both liberating and intimidating at first. This is especially true for those of you who are in the process of contemplating a commitment or social collaboration. The good news? There will be a series of benefits that could come out of this experiment. In fact, Venus will harmonize with Jupiter in your career sector on Jan. 4, which could bring focus to the bigger picture of your professional goals and potential wins. Don't be afraid to take the lead if you feel the intuitive nudge to do so. The full moon in your sign on Jan. 6 couldn't come at a better time. You're coming back home to yourself and gaining clarity on what you truly need.

The universe is presenting you with a clean slate, so don't hold back from being the best version of yourself, Leo. The week of Jan. 1 begins on a powerful note as Venus will join forces with smoldering Pluto in Capricorn via your sixth house of daily rituals. Take a minute to reflect on everything you've experienced, learned, and accomplished in this area — but don't undermine the darker attributes of your day-to-day lifestyle. Whether it's a toxic habit that's detrimental to your well-being or a misuse of power you're not even conscious of, something significant is being brought to light. This will more than likely influence the overall dynamic of your one-on-one connections, as Venus will enter Aquarius and your relationship sector on Jan. 2.

Themes surrounding your individual freedom and societal structures could be top of mind at this time, but there is a lighthearted way to go about it. On Jan. 4, Venus will dance with lucky Jupiter in Aries — via your expansive ninth house of adventure and self-discovery — bringing forth an array of potential opportunities and exciting adventures. When was the last time you spent a weekend away with your best pals? Others of you may connect with a romantic interest via the World Wide Web. Don't hesitate to take the unconventional route. After all, this week's full moon in Cancer (Jan. 6) is simultaneously urging you to surrender an emotion or unconscious pattern that's inhibiting your personal fulfillment. The real question is are you being honest with yourself and others?

Sometimes the heart wants what it wants, so don't neglect your personal fulfillment, Virgo. The new year begins on a transformative note, as Venus will form a smoldering conjunction with Pluto in Capricorn via your expressive fifth house of love, passion projects, and pleasure. This can be both cathartic and illuminating. But even more importantly, you're also being called to reflect on the outdated structures that may be influencing your personal expression. Are you being authentic with who you are and with your romantic affections? If you're in the creative field, this dynamic synergy is asking you to be brutally honest about your musings, whether or not it resonates with your previous achievements. Nothing is supposed to stay the same, and your colorful evolution is a sign of progress.

The following day, Venus will debut in Aquarius — bringing harmony, balance, and sweet perks — to your sixth house of daily routines and health habits This is a lovely aspect for philanthropy and community affairs. Then, Venus's sextile to Jupiter on Jan. 4 takes it a step further. Whether personally or professionally, you could be presented with an offer to collaborate or commit to a joint venture in the near future; keeping an open mind will suffice for now. On Jan. 6, the moon will reach its peak of fullness in emotionally driven Cancer, bringing closure and clarity to your 11th house of social networks and individual freedom. If you've been longing for a certain amount of support from your family and friends, it's important to honor this part of you.

It's a new year, and a pretty big week at that, Libra. This is especially true for you, as your celestial ruler, Venus, will be a key player in the upcoming astrology. For instance, before concluding its journey through Capricorn and your fourth house of home, family, and innermost feelings, Venus will join forces with Pluto on Jan. 1. This could be equally as transformative as it is liberating, but it will require a certain amount of honesty and integrity from you in the process. Reflect on the structure of your family unit and how you've been able to evolve and transform this area of your life. The same goes for your value and emotional fulfillment, even if that means building new traditions that align with your unique authenticity and belief systems.

On Jan. 2, Venus will sashay into fellow air sign Aquarius, where it will dazzle your fifth house of love, passion, and creative expression. The best part? Lady Venus will dance with lucky Jupiter in an empowering sextile on Jan. 4, highlighting the potential opportunities that could come out of your next experiment. The more authentic and bold you are, the more likely you are to succeed moving forward — and that can be romantically or creatively. The full moon in Cancer on Jan. 6 will bring something full circle via your 10th house of authority, notoriety, and reputation in the world. If this is regarding a career venture, reflect on whether it is really emotionally fulfilling for you.

Happy New Year, Scorpio. You have a lot to look forward to in 2023, and this week is action packed with astrological goodness. On Jan. 1, pleasure-seeking Venus will meet with your modern ruler, Pluto, in a ravishing conjunction via the structured sign of Capricorn. Shaking up your curious third house of communication and immediate surroundings, this smoldering synergy will bring light to the shadowy aspects of your thought process and inner circles as well as the transformation of your value systems these past few years. Whether it's a conversation surrounding your finances or a romantic interest who isn't taking your value into account, the universe wants you to be brutally honest with yourself at this time. What structures are no longer aligning with your highest truth? There's no use in holding onto what isn't serving you.

Venus's ingress into freedom-loving Aquarius the following day will bring sweetness and harmony to your fourth house of home, family, and innermost feelings. By all means, lean on your community of relatives for support. Or, if you're feeling snazzy, spruce up your living space — and don't be afraid to experiment. Venus will meet with lucky Jupiter on Jan. 4, highlighting the potential of your home sweet home, while others of you splurge on some tech gadgets. On that note, and in the event of reconnecting with your loved ones, this week's full moon in Cancer will touch down on your expansive ninth house of travel, philosophy, and unknown territory. What does "home" mean to you, and how can you cultivate this energy for yourself?

You've got a lot to celebrate in the year ahead, as long as you're staying true to your core values, Sagittarius. The week of Jan. 1 begins on a brutally honest note, as sensually driven Venus will join forces with powerhouse Pluto in Capricorn, igniting your stability-seeking second house of comfort and finances. Reflect on the past couple of years and the way you've financially evolved in regard to your self-esteem. Are you acquainted with the dark side of your relationship with money? The same goes for the people, places, and things you've chosen to invest your time and energy into: was the juice really worth the squeeze?

On Jan. 2, the moon will debut in Gemini the same day Venus slips into Aquarius and your curious communication sector. This will shift the dynamic from traditional and pragmatic to lighthearted and experimental. Don't hesitate to indulge in your colorful curiosities. This may revolve around a significant other, especially when considering the moon's close proximity to Mars on Jan. 3. Have you been reluctant to speak to a professional partner or ex-lover you lack closure with? Venus will dance with your celestial ruler, Jupiter, on Jan. 4, bringing passionate momentum to your exchanges, but it's up to you to take the lead and follow your heart. This month's full moon will ignite emotionally driven Cancer and touch down on your eighth house of intimate unions and shared resources. Are you wholeheartedly committed to this partnership? If so, are both of your needs being met?

You're almost out of the woods, Capricorn. Shadowy Pluto is transiting through the final degrees of your sign and joining forces with Venus in a smoldering conjunction on Jan. 1. Whether it has to do with your professional persona, role as an authority figure, or relationship with a prominent parental figure, you're being called to reflect on the evolution of your personal value systems and what's really behind your claimed identity. What part of you are you ready to leave behind, and what wisdom will you take with you in the years to come?

Lady Venus will be entering freedom-loving Aquarius on Jan. 2, bringing harmony and abundance to your stability-seeking second house of comfort, finances, and sense of security. Whether it's an avant-garde twist to your income source or a digital opportunity you're interested in monetizing, there's more than enough room to grow in this arena. In fact, Venus's sextile to Jupiter on Jan. 4 is encouraging you to consider your options when it comes to working from home or simply succeeding in your side hustle. The sun's trine to Uranus the following day could bring forth a eureka moment you never knew you needed. When considering this week's full moon in Cancer (your relationship sector) on Jan. 7, it's important to make sure you're nurturing your commitments and honoring your significant other's needs in the process. Are both of you on the same page?

It's a new year and a brand-new era for you, Aquarius. On Jan. 1, before concluding its journey through Capricorn and your 12th house of inhibitions, secrets, and unconscious patterns, Venus will join powerhouse Pluto in a smoldering and revelatory conjunction. What are you ready to surrender? This could be a secret vice, behind-the-scenes lifestyle, or unconscious pattern of self-sabotage that's being brought to light. By no means is this meant to be discouraging; on the contrary, the more honest you are with yourself, the more capable you are of setting yourself free. Either way, you have plenty to look forward to with Venus entering your sign on Jan. 2, as you'll be greeted with sweet perks, flirty exchanges, and a streak of charisma that feels as magnetic as ever to those around you.

You'll want to harness this charming electricity on Jan. 4, as Venus will meet with Jupiter in an inspiring and coquettish sextile, shaking up your curious third house of communication and immediate surroundings. Whether it's a professional collaboration you've been entertaining or a skill you're interested in mastering, this is your cue to take the lead. The moon will be reaching its peak of fullness on Jan. 6, bringing emotional emphasis and intuitive clarity to your sixth house of health, work routines, and acts of service. Nurturing yourself and being mindful of your lifestyle habits is key; don't undermine your lack of accountability. Are you showing up for yourself?

Are you ready to level up and step into the best version of yourself, Pisces? You've got an action-packed year to look forward to, but let's not get too ahead of ourselves. The week of Jan. 1 begins on an intense note, as Venus will be joining forces with transformative Pluto in Capricorn via your 11th house of community affairs and individual freedom. Before jumping to conclusions and expecting the most of this transit, it's important to reflect on the shadow side of your social life and visions of the future. You're being called to examine what's behind your sense of belonging in the world, especially for those of you who unconsciously attached yourself to a social clique — or, on the contrary, repelled social connections in general. Don't undermine your recent accomplishments and progress, but know that you will soon conclude this transformative chapter of life.

On Jan. 2, Venus will enter revolutionary Aquarius and your 12th house of closure, dreams, and unconscious patterns, encouraging you to take a step back and bask in the sweetness of your solitude. Others of you may opt for gathering with friends behind the scenes or uploading your first-ever vlog on YouTube. The possibilities are endless, and Venus's sextile to lucky Jupiter on Jan. 4 is not only inspiring you to take the lead but also increasing your self-confidence. Speaking of owning the spotlight, the moon will reach its peak of fullness in intuitive Cancer — via your fifth house of recognition, passion, and self-expression — on Jan. 6, bringing an emotional chapter full circle. Are you ready?