Messages from Mars- Astrology you can understand for the week of 1/7-1/13

Here is the astrology for the week. I did the work, so you don't have to!

January 6
     At 4:44a Mars retrogrades its cranky ass into Cancer, and I gotta be real—I hate it here. Mars in Cancer is like trying to box while you're dreaming: sloppy, emotional, and irritating af. But hey, “444” is your intuitive reminder that steady progress toward stability is happening, even if it feels messy as hell. Now what does this mean? Well, whatever you didn’t clean up back in October or November is sliding back into your DMs, and this time, you’d better handle it. Cancer energy puts family and home front and center (that’s 4th house vibes, y’all), but these hoes arent loyal! Some family members may be out here testing your boundaries, so make sure you’re setting them strong—especially women, because we are more likely to feel this energy up close and personal (in the worst ways- so stay vigilant).

    Mercury is still wandering Sagittarius, its detriment (fancy word for “it sucks here”), and squaring Neptune. Translation? Everyone’s head is in the clouds or drowning in their feelings. If you can avoid medical procedures or any precision work today, do it. I would never vouch for stick-n-pokes, but definitely dont do them today! Plus, between now and January 13, that solar eclipse from April 2023 is coming back to haunt us. Old feelings from then might resurface, so don’t be surprised if you catch yourself crying over that one text you never sent. Please watch over your teens and their mental health this month... well, always- but especially now! 

      Physically, it’s a hot mess express: Mars in Cancer stirs up lymph stagnation, grief, acid reflux (thanks, Cancer’s stomach rulership), and liver triggers. Mix that with Saturn, Neptune, and Venus swimming around in water signs, and it’s emotional and literal swamp energy.

January 7–8
     Time to ground yourself, babes. These days bring Earth energy, which is like a grounding spa day from the universe—if you work with it right. It's a perfect time to make solar water and freeze earthy vibes for later, especially if your chart’s got an Earth deficiency! And if you dont know, read my blog post about the elements  and follow along with my 30 Day Astrology Challenge on my Instagram/Facebook. Or let me do the heavy lifting (trust me, I love it!) and book a reading with me!

     Personally, I’m making a soul-nourishing broth (and if you studied herbalism with me, you already know the recipe—go make it!). For teas, I’d recommend Sana tea: for detoxing and tonifying. Lympha tea: to get your lymph moving. Aphrodite tea: for bones and collagen, because who doesn’t want to feel like a fuckin' goddess? Also, do some Earth-element rituals to move all this water energy out of your system. Try a root-heavy foot bath to pull out lymph stagnation out through the Pisces ruled feet. A mud mask to absorb that grounding energy or even forest bathing if it’s not too cold (or you’re not a baby about the weather). Peak Earth energy hits January 8 around 6 p.m., so lean in hard.

     Mercury also slides into Capricorn this day, and that’s a green light for “big boss brain” energy. Use it to organize, plan, and handle your practical shit. It’s like Mercury’s screaming, “Do your taxes, girl!”—but in a productive, non-annoying way.

January 11–12
    This is where things get interesting. The North Node shifts into Pisces, and the South Node settles into Virgo. If you’ve got strong Virgo placements, especially at 28–29° (like yours truly, with a Sun and Mercury both sitting pretty at 29° Virgo in my 1st house *sobs*), you’re probably already feeling it. For me, this could look like GI drama that makes me question all my life choices and my liver saying, “Let’s talk about your caffeine intake.” The South Node in Virgo energy is getting zapped, and I’m left overthinking everything while my anxiety whispers, “It’s fine.” Spoiler alert: it’s not totally fine, but we’ll get through it!

     Meanwhile, Pisces placements get to enjoy a little extra sparkle. If you’re one of those dreamy water babes, soak it up for the rest of us (aka me)

January 13
     The Full Moon in Cancer pulls up, holding hands with Mars like THAT toxic couple at your weekly "friends' brunch" (ps- I miss a good brunch). This is a septic placement—like, literally—and emotions are bound to spill over. If you can avoid procedures, tattoos, or anything involving needles and knives, do it.