The nodal points in astrology outline our journey through life. South node shows our familiar, well-worn operating modes: the been there, done that story. North Node highlights where we’re headed. Here’s your weekly horoscope for December 30 – January 5, 2024.
Capricorn, Dec 22–Jan 19
As the new year’s sun shines on Capricorn birthday celebrations, you’ll find the fun in fundamentals as Mercury in your goal-setting sign for the larger part of January engages you in playing the long game: positioning yourself for success by organizing, planning and setting up connections to help you thrive in ‘25.
Aquarius, Jan 20–Feb 18
This year’s south node axis moving to your zone of intimacy suggests that this is an auspicious time to let go of some barriers to closeness you may be holding. To reframe your boundaries so they’re more selectively porous, and let down your guard to new ways of connecting.
Pisces, Feb 18–Mar 20
With gracious, graceful Venus beginning this year in your sign, could you be more blessed? Yes, on 12 January when the karmic north node shifts into Pisces to open an eighteen-month portal of planetary support for using your natural talents to do your true work in the world.
Aries, Mar 21–Apr 19
Mars reversing into your base of operations could raise home and family issues, which this year’s nodal axis suggests are best addressed by rejigging your usual approach to something more flexible and empathetic. If mediation and behind-the-scenes cleaning up are needed, you’re likely to find this surprisingly warm and rewarding.
Taurus, Apr 20–May 20
The zodiac’s south node is turning the page on a new life chapter this January, which requires letting go of an old self-image and the beliefs and behaviours that accompany it. You are so much more than you thought, and the north node invites you to your latest incarnation.
Gemini, May 21–Jun 20
You love changing things up, and this year’s south node axis shift, starting this January, calls time to ditch stale domestic routines. The north node simultaneously highlights your personal journey for the coming 18 months towards a less heady, more heart-based approach to work and professional interactions.
Cancer, Jun 21–Jul 22
The astrological south node indicates what to let go of to move forward. In your communication sector this year, it suggests examining your habits of receiving and passing on information. Is it time to stop doom scrolling, start talking face to face, and maybe declare a moratorium on complaining?
Leo, Jul 23–Aug 22
Retrograde Mars introducing a reflective start to the year offers the opportunity to finesse that delicate dance between your need to lead and others to find their shine. And January’s south node shift highlights possibilities that might have been obscured by ideas about what needed to be done, and whose job that was.
Virgo, Aug 23–Sep 22
This month the zodiac’s astrological south node entering Virgo for the coming year and a half calls a halt to putting others’ needs before your own and being constantly available as everyone’s problem solver. Directives are even more specific from the celestial north node, about which more next week…
Libra, Sep 23–Oct 22
January’s astrological south node closing the door on whatever’s had its day amplifies this month’s reminder that making space around you gives your brain room to breathe. Curated space-arranging is a Libran superpower, so use this celestially assisted cycle for deleting knick-knack overload and a decor refresh.
Scorpio, Oct 23–Nov 21
The zodiac’s south node moving into your sector of friends and groups calls time to review your networks. Which people, plans and projects no longer resonate? Who are the keepers, and how can you tell? By the tingly taste of excitement as you take the north node road, described next week.
Sagittarius, Nov 22–Dec 21
The celestial south node’s change renders your comfort zone of autopilot operating and habitual responses less appealing this year, though strategic Mercury nevertheless recommends easing carefully into new arrangements, and not without a backup plan. Tune in next week for this year’s north node directive…
