January 2024 It's Time to Shake It Up!

You've already developed yourself as a strong individual. This month there is an opportunity to share your strength with others by helping them see their own self worth. However with Mercury in retrograde you may find your metal focus is thrown off and your communication is hindered. You may find it difficult to stay focused and organized. Misunderstandings can occur and you feel scattered and anxious. Stability and inner security are important this month.

You will also need to be careful not to jump to conclusions. Listen carefully to others before you respond. Aim for action and not reaction. You may find you wear your feelings on your sleeves this month and get your feelings hurt easily. Be careful not to lower your standards and become emotionally manipulative or vindictive.

There is the opportunity to inspire others through your healthy and optimistic attitude towards life. You may experience financial gain and will need to learn to manage your money well. This month is ripe for manifesting your dreams into reality if you can calm and focus your mind. Taking time out in nature and practicing meditation can help you achieve the goal of inner peace and a calm mind.

There is a transformative energy, a rebirth your soul needs to liberate it self from the restrictions of the past and your greatest fulfillment will come with starting new things. Personal, professional and creative adventures. Be careful to pay attention to setting foundations that can later support your future growth. Remember when you plant the seeds they take time to grow. Like wise when you set your goal you must move towards it with intention and allow it to grow.

You may experience the expectation of leadership, to pick up the reins of leadership take a stand and initiate new directions, overcome inhibitions and activate personal drive, learn courage and conquer fears. There is a fundamental need for expression that you are psychologically ready to fulfill. Abilities may come forward from your unconscious that you were not aware you possessed. You will be drawn to courageous people who have no difficulty asserting themselves.

January 2024 may bring a shake up of who holds the power; especially in relationships, both personal and professional. If you have been in an abusive relationship use Uranus' strength and bravery to reach out for help and get out. The National Domestic Violence Hot Line Phone Number is 800-799-7233.

Remember anything you can conceive you can achieve. It's mind over matter. Set your intention and then let it fly!

Christina Noel, Ph.D., ND., CRMT, NCPP