January Horoscope for Cancer:

After the Eclipse

The Full Moon/partial Lunar Eclipse on December 31st brings big news. The Moon is in your sign, and square to heavy hitter Saturn and opposed by Venus (beauty, love, creativity). It unfurls a message about your creative potential, and how to bring balance into your life. Events may happen that signify a turning point, hopefully one that shifts your personal axis toward greater fulfillment of deep needs.

While eclipses can bring good changes, they're often unsettling. This vibe of discord continues into January, as you try to re-establish your equilibrium. Mercury is in retrograde (in earthy Capricorn) through January 15th. This adds to a sense of being in-between where nothing is in order. This asks you to dig deep for patience, and let go of what's not in your control.

Mercury's Memory Hole

Mercury's retrogrades are introspective, and that's more in synch with your nature than many other Zodiac signs. You can travel back in the past of your imagination, seeking out dropped possibilities. Your ancestry and current family may be an unexpected source of hidden treasure. Traditions of the past may hold a key to current problems.

This retrograde may bring the usual frustrations as things go screwy. But there's a possibility that you dip back into a source of wealth that has deep roots. It's a chance to do some soul searching about how well you're using your resources, both tangible and intangible. You may realize you've got more to uncover than meets the eye.

New Moon in Capricorn

You're ready at the New Moon to set intentions that reflect your highest standards. Venus meets Capricorn here, and it's a Solar Eclipse. It's the second act of the Blue Moon (July 31st) and a chance to gain deep interior clarity on how to manifest your potential. But here again, expect surprises that are sign posts to guide you. As always, it's a great time to go within, listen deeply to spirit, and receive answers in dreams.

Jupiter in Pisces

You've got an important cosmic ally, when Jupiter goes into dreamy Pisces on the 18th. You'll find it easier to get in the zone with your creative imagination. Even if the real world is daunting, Jupiter reminds you that it's just one part of the story.

The realm of feeling, empathy and emotional impressions becomes the inspiration for the collective. Find ways to benefit and also give to others through these currents, since this is your natural groove.

Some Perspective

If the month starts out on a messy note, with psychic debris flying, there's relief around Jan 18/19th. The Sun and Venus move into airy Aquarius, allowing for some distance on what's happening. You can find comfort when melding with others, and collaborating rather than going it alone.

It's time for ideation where there are no limits, and quite a few genius innovations could emerge. This is the upside of the social upheavals of 2010. That there's a sense that "we're all in this together." You can feel this comeraderie in a big way toward the end of the month.

Out with a Bang

The month ends with a Full Moon in expressive Leo. This brings high spirits, and perhaps a bright idea about which creative risks are likely to bring a return on your investment. You're growing bolder, and the universe pokes and prods you all year to keep from letting insecurity stop you from taking chances. There may be a sense of celebration here, and mainly it's reveling in who you are, and what's possible.

The tension has been building toward the Full Moon, as well as the exact square of Saturn and Pluto (on the 31st). It may bring on a relentless pressure that's hard to deal with. At the same time, there's urgency to get to the heart of what's trying to come through you -- and be expressed in the world. You can tune into it with a lot of "me" time, journaling, talking with a wise, non-judgmental friend. You're on the verge of drastic change and renewal, and it's the kind that happens from the inside out.