04 Dec Q1 Astrology 2023
by Tiffany Harelik, MA, RYT
Q1 Themes
Mercury and Mars are retrograde as we begin the year. Things are feeling unsettled.
Mercury will retrograde in Earth signs this year: this is a foundational year – think of rebuilding your foundations of business, family, values, spirituality.
Saturn moves into Pisces, Spiritual Reformation discipline, martyr, rebuilding values.
Pluto moves into Aquarius: significant change in the patterns of our cultures/societies, health, and technologies – a reflection of 1777-1797.
The sabian symbols of the new moon tell a fascinating story –
Jan: An unexpected thunderstorm (aquarius)
Feb: A squirrel hiding from hunters. (pisces)
March: A woman rises out of the water, a seal rises and embraces her. (aries). Seal symbolism: independence and self-government , good luck.
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January 2023
Intention: I find fulfillment and peace as I learn more about my spiritual self this year.
Numerology: January is an 8-Month in a 7-Year: Ask for Abundance
January is a preview for October (another 8-month), and 2024 (an 8-Year). The 8 helps us to take a chance on ourselves in new territory of a 7-year: liberating self-study. You might notice feeling “all in” in whatever you’re doing. Watch out for high highs and low lows—think of the roller coaster feeling by placing the 8 sideways into its infinity shape. What goes down … must come up.
Astrology
Peak of Quadrantids Meteor Shower Jan 3-4, 2023
The Sun moves from Capricorn to Aquarius on the 20th this month, and transits through these gates in human design: 38 (the fighter), 54 (ambition), 61 (inner truth and mystery), 60 (limitation and acceptance), 41 (contraction), and 19 (wanting).
The Full Moon is January 6th in 16° Cancer – Clearing space. Emotional-Illumination. Be aware of excess energy—tides are high, blood flow is higher, cycles are breaking, and karmic deadlines are approaching. This can be a good time to find things/people, get a new understanding of hard to treat diagnoses, and present your work to shine in public.
The New Moon is January 21st in 1°Aquarius. Sabian Symbol: An unexpected thunderstorm. Intention: I surround myself with inspirational people and am open to futuristic solutions. Moon Family Story: A New 2 ½ year cycle begins over the course of four Moons. Come back to your journal to self-reflect on these dates:
**January 21, 2023 New Moon 1°Aquarius: A new cycle
October 22, 2023 First Quarter Moon 28°Capricorn: Action
July 21, 2024 Full Moon 29°Capricorn: Pivot
April 11, 2025 Last Quarter Moon 1°Aquarius: Mission Complete
Mercury is retrograde in Capricorn until the 18th: What needs to be renegotiated? What are you rebuilding – physically, emotionally, spiritually? Mercury will be in Cazimi (the heart of the Sun) on the 7th: Information Wizardry.
Venus is in Aquarius January 2, then Pisces January 26 through February 20: Stay curious.
Retrograde Mars goes direct in Gemini on January 12 and remains in retroshade until March 16. Clarity and right action are important themes. There’s more than one right answer.
Best Days: Jan 4-5, 7-9, 18, 23-24, 29
February 2023
Intention: I find fulfillment in self-development. I embrace abundance, changes, and organic progress over time at a comfortable pace.
Numerology: February is a 9-Month in a 7-Year: Integration
Closure, completion, tying things up. What are you integrating? This month can bring a sense of urgency and overstimulation to “figure it out.” Do you want to slow down to allow for digestion and assimilation? This frequency was felt in December 2022, and repeats in November 2023.
Astrology
The Sun moves from Aquarius to Pisces on the 18th, and transits through these gates: 19 (wanting), 13 (listener), 49 (revolution), 30 (feelings), 55 (Spirit), and 37 (friendship).
The Full Moon is February 5th at 16° Leo. Remember to live: we’re here for a good time, not a long time. The Leo Full Moon helps us recognize achievements and recognize courage. Let go of stagefright, the fear of living your best life, and remove any blocks to enjoying your passions. Forgive yourself for times you’ve forgotten to play. This is the Moon of Self-Illumination. Be aware of excess energy—tides are high, blood flow is higher, cycles are breaking, and karmic deadlines are approaching. This can be a good time to find things/people, get a new understanding of hard to treat diagnoses, and present your work to shine in public.
The New Moon is February 20th at 1-Pisces. Sabian Symbol: A squirrel hiding from hunters. Intention: I enjoy creating space to connect with my intuition and my heart. Moon Family Story: A New 2 ½ year cycle begins over the course of four Moons.
Come back to your journal to self-reflect on these dates:
**February 20, 2023 New Moon 1°Pisces: A new cycle
November 20, 2023 First Quarter Moon 27°Aquarius: action
August 19, 2024 Full Moon 27°Aquarius: Pivot
May 20, 2025 Last Quarter Moon 29°Aquarius: Mission Complete
Mercury enters Aquarius on February 11th and remains there the rest of the month. Friends, robots, future-tripping, and networks are on the mind. Are you inspired to start a club or social event? It’s time for an information exchange.
Venus is in Aries February 20 through March 16: Self-love.
Mars remains in Gemini: There’s more than one right answer.
Best Days: Feb 10, 15-17
March 2023
Intention: I choose the Highest path of personal integrity and truth.
Numerology: March is a 1-Month in a 7-Year: Focus Pocus
Motivation. Clarity. Inner Vision. Drive and determination. New beginnings, new identity, new logos, and finding Universal Oneness. Watch out for having blinders on and alienating yourself. Challenge: High-Five yourself in the mirror every morning this month. This initiation frequency repeats in December.
Astrology
The Sun moves from Pisces to Aries this month, and transits through these gates: 37 (friendship), 63 (details), 22 (grace), 36 (crisis), 25 (innocence), 17 (opinion), 21 (biting through).
The Full Moon is on February 5 at 16° Virgo: Health, gardens, data, ancestry, roots, and our lineage. What patron saint, tribal talisman, or spiritual connection do you have with your last name? It’s time to let go of analysis paralysis and find strength in getting organized. It’s about tidying up the little things. This is the Moon of Service-Illumination. Set intentions around cleaning house, heart, and mind. Be aware of excess energy—tides are high, blood flow is higher, cycles are breaking, and karmic deadlines are approaching. This can be a good time to find things/people, get a new understanding of hard to treat diagnoses, and present your work to shine in public.
The New Moon is March 21st at 0°Aries. Sabian Symbol: A woman rises out of the water, a seal rises and embraces her. Intention: When I choose to love and respect myself, everyone wins. Moon Family Story: A New 2 ½ year Cycle Begins. This phase signifies the illumination of a larger 27-month cycle over the course of four Moons:
**March 21 2023 New Moon 0-Aries: A new cycle
December 19, 2023 First Quarter Moon 27-Pisces: action
September 18, 2024 Full Moon Eclipse 25-Pisces: Pivot
June 18, 2025 Last Quarter Moon 27-Pisces: Mission Complete
Garden tip: Plant annual flowers and plants that bear fruit and vegetables above ground during the waxing of the Moon—the time from the New Moon to the Full Moon. Leaves and stems are growing as the moonlight increases each night.
Mercury journeys into Pisces through March 2-18, an optimal window for creative projects, art, choreography, cinema, yoga, meditation. Mercury then enters Aries through April 3: Learn something new about yourself.
Venus is in Aries through March 16: health, and worth. Venus enters Taurus March 16-April 10: Romance and Reliability. Slow sensuality and doing something practical for your physique (lifting weights to tone muscles, buying a new nightie, etc.). Be consistent and conservative with your finances, and have a steady, mature presence at work.
Mars is still in Gemini, then moves into Cancer March 25-May 20. Home security, passive aggressiveness, and fighting for the underdog are major themes. There can be crab-wisdom in retreating, and taking some alone time while Mars is in Cancer.
Best Days: March 2, 12, 15, 18, 28
March is a significant month
Heads up: This is a big month for the outer planets. Saturn moves into Pisces March 7th, 2023 through May 24, 2025, and then from August 31, 2025 until Feb 13, 2026. (Saturn) Discipline, rules, and strategies in (Pisces) psychic development, meditation, spirituality, space, film, and music. When Saturn was last in Pisces 30 years ago, the AIDS pandemic was one of the biggest killers of younger Americans, and pivotal class-action lawsuits were filed against cigarette companies.
Pluto transitions into Aquarius on March 23.
“This is a significant change in the patterns of our cultures/societies, and technologies. Pluto has been in Capricorn breaking down structures since 2008 and now enters Aquarius from 2023 to 2044. Futuristic Discoveries that shape the psyche of humanity will be a key theme for this period. The most recent transit of Pluto in Aquarius was in 1777 – 1797, marking history with the peak of the Enlightenment period in Russia, the French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven—and Revolution in the United States (the U.S. Constitution was established in 1787, then the Bill of Rights in 1789). Head to www.wiseskiescollective.com for more info and insights.
Put your health first March 22-29. This Spring has long been predicted to have health issues flare up, alongside news about long covid, and limited resources for healthcare. Take a deep breath. Here are the Pisces and Virgo placements that challenge health, and encourage prioritizing health:
Sun in Pisces: February 19th to March 20th 2023
New Moon in Pisces: February 20th 2023
The Full Moon in Virgo: March 7th 2023
Mercury in Pisces: March 3rd to 19th 2023
Ceres Retrograde in Virgo: March 24th to June 21st 2023
Saturn in Pisces: March 8th 2023 to May 25th 2025 & September 2nd 2025 to February 14th 2026
Neptune in Pisces Until March 30th 2025 & October 23rd 2025 to January 26th 2026
Pay close attention to respiratory issues. Flashback: Ceres at 29° Virgo was opposing Jupiter at 29° Pisces December 16th-18th, 2022. This sets the stage for health ramifications March 24th-27th 2023, and May 13th-16th, 2023.
