The last day of the Jupiter retrograde, and the other side of the Cold Moon, the holidays, and nearly all of the year 2023, would typically signal a wind down, but Venus is intent on cutting this short. She launches into Sagittarius, turning attention to what’s next, twisting the dials of ambition and stoking the fires of the new dream. Buckle up.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There are some places you can’t properly enjoy until you make the necessary contributions to officially belong there. Do you really want to put in the work? Is the club worthy of the dues you’ll have to pay?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). However you may empathize, you cannot take on the pain or responsibility that belongs to another. You can, however, echo what the other person is going through and provide reassurance that no one is alone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). What you do to get possessions in order will help your relationships and vice versa. It will be easier to be content with very little. Having too much is overwhelming and gives nothing for the mind to rest on. It’s the inner riches that matter.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). We are all but limited people trying to do our best with imperfect circumstances. The limits aren’t necessarily detriments, though. Today they will help you define your style, identify your strengths and achieve many aims.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You may regret certain investments of time and money, but you’ll never regret investing in your own development. With every move you increase your self-reliance and keep proving to yourself how capable you are.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Meaningful interactions can be as small as a breath. Take a break from trying. Believe in your presence, which is more than enough. Sometimes just being near one another, in the same room, each doing your own thing, is heaven on earth.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You count on different people to show up for you in different ways. Some are constant and loyal, some endlessly supportive, some critical and some annoying. Those are your most intimate relationships, intimacy and annoyance being gloriously intertwined.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The unceasing absurdity you witness is a gift, something to laugh about. Of course, you could cry, dance, yell… all ways to discharge pent-up energy. Laughing will be the most fun, though.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A day of short stories, brief explanations, quick visits… all pointedly effective, as people have such short attention spans today, especially for anything outside of what they believe to be relevant to them. You’ll keep the action popping along.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Pride is not the same as self-esteem, though they often wear matching suits. Those who feel a deep sense of worthiness may wear the suit because it’s comfortable, while the others put it on to feel powerful. True power doesn’t need to dress up.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Everything and everyone has a vibe. And while you may be able to read it from afar, your up-close sense will be immediate and visceral. For anything with the potential to impact your life in a big way, go check it out in person.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Pull back your energy for a moment and observe the situation. You’ll be struck by how odd this feels to you, and you’ll become suddenly aware of just how much extra effort you’ve gotten accustomed to putting in.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 29). You’re needed and wanted by many, though it’s not a pressure to you. You will deliver all that’s necessary by just showing up and the rest of your efforts will count toward growth, bounty, art and the extras that make life wondrous. More highlights: a health boost, a financial bonus and the satisfaction of winning at a long-running game. Cancer and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 38, 15, 21 and 45.

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