2023 is a year in which you’ll be challenged to stand up for your beliefs, especially once Saturn changes sign. You’ll also discover a fascination for life’s mysteries courtesy of Pluto, and many new friends will arrive in your orbit as Jupiter switches its focus in your life.

January begins with a focus on passion, intimacy, and identity issues in your life - Venus, heading into this area of your natal birth chart on January 2nd, brings passion and a hint that you’re too willing to please other people. The Cancer Full Moon on January 6th encourages you to instead stand tall and independent.

On February 5th, A Full Moon in your values zone could suggest emotional conflict over an issue that’s close to your heart. This foreshadows the self-questioning that will become a theme for you once Saturn changes signs on March 7th. You may feel lost at sea for a while, or anxious about where your path truly lies, but if you keep seeking the truth, you will find it.

On March 21st, the New Moon shines from the top of your chart, heightening your ambitions; this is go-getting energy that’s backed up by the arrival of Mars in Cancer on March 25th. In between these two dates, however, on the 23rd, Pluto changes signs and moves into the mysteries zone of your chart for the first time in your life. This marks the beginning of a 19-year period during which you will be increasingly drawn to life’s darker, more hidden secrets.

April’s Solar Eclipse on the 20th occurs in the career zone of your natal birth chart and could bring shocks and surprises around how you make your living - especially if this doesn’t currently align with your authentic dreams. The corresponding Lunar Eclipse on May 5th encourages you to take a dramatic leap of faith toward the joy you seek. Part of this may involve making much more time for your friends and your hobbies - something definitely encouraged by Jupiter’s change of sign on May 16th, and for the following twelve months.

July looks set to be an interesting month for love, starting with the Full Moon in your opposite sign on July 3rd. The Cancer New Moon on July 17th is perfect for dating or for making new, heartfelt promises in romance.

During August and September, keep a careful eye on your work-life balance. When Mars heads into the home and family zone of your natal birth chart on August 27th, you’ll be driven to spend more time with your loved ones - but a potent Full Moon in your career zone on September 29th suggests that there could be consequences for this.

It isn’t easy to have it all, and the Solar Eclipse in your family zone on October 14th suggests further upheaval in this part of your life. The corresponding Lunar Eclipse on October 28th may bring drama around friendships or your social life - especially if your social activities need cutting down in order to match your limited time.

There’s light at the end of the tunnel, however. A New Moon in the joy zone of your chart brings plenty of happiness on November 13th, and on December 4th, Venus moves into this area of your chart too, spreading love, fun, and passion. You’ll end 2023 with a Cancer Full Moon on December 26th which shows you how much potential you have - and sets you up for an amazing 2024.

Venus’ arrival in the passion zone of your chart on January 2nd is hot, hot, hot - but the Cancer Full Moon on January 6th warns you against selfishness in your closest relationship. Work hard to equalize the balance of power between you and your partner ahead of Pluto’s arrival in the intimacy zone of your chart on March 23rd.

This Pluto transit - the first in your lifetime - may have a profound effect on the way you love and the way you are loved. Avoid seeking power or control via sex - it’s vital to avoid emotional manipulation of any kind, too. Don’t be surprised if you start to develop a much more intense relationship with your partner with the highs and lows that this can bring. If you’re single, you may become obsessed with seeking a partner. Mars’ arrival in Cancer just two days later could make you seem very pushy in love, so be careful with issues of consent.

The Solar Eclipse on April 20th mostly influences your career, but it can also point to shocks around personal or relationship power, too. The Lunar Eclipse on May 5th activates your dating zone - be careful with someone new you meet around this time. The good news is that, for all the instability these Eclipses can bring, Venus moves into Cancer on May 7th and you will instantly feel calmer and more secure.

A Full Moon in your opposite sign on July 3rd is intriguing for your love life - it could spell great passion or great anguish. It looks likely, however, that by the time the New Moon shines from Cancer on July 17th, you will feel more in control of how your love life is faring.

If you’re single and looking for love, October 12th could be a significant moment, as this is when passion planet Mars heads into the dating zone of your natal birth chart. This influence could also be tempting even if you’re not single - but if you play with fire, beware of the Solar Eclipse in your family zone just two days later.

If family tensions do rise, look to the arrival of Venus in this area of your chart on November 8th for some welcome peace and calm. The New Moon on November 13th brings passion, joy, and enthusiasm, this time with a clear conscience.

December begins with Venus also lighting up the joy zone of your chart, in a sweet and romantic start to the holiday season. However, Mercury turns retrograde in your opposite sign on December 13th, so you will need to communicate carefully with your partner. Round out 2023 on a high note with the Cancer Full Moon on December 26th - this is a brilliant influence for love, and it hints at a poignant yet super-romantic end to the year.

The main impact on your finances this year will be Pluto’s sign change on March 23rd. This transformative planet will spend the next 19 years in a complex area of your chart that deals with - among many other things - debt, inheritances, and other people’s money. You will need to be very careful with your motives this year - it will be tempting to make money in shadowy or unethical ways.

On either side of Pluto’s era-defining shift in your chart, we see a New Moon in your career zone on March 21st, and then Mars arriving in Cancer on March 25th. If you need to change career direction to better fulfill Pluto’s transforming mission in your life, now is the time to consider it.

The Solar Eclipse in your career zone on April 20th may be the moment where matters come to a head in this regard. The Lunar Eclipse on May 5th brings hidden or shocking revelations about the nature of risk - you may need to leap into the dark and simply trust that all will be well.

Jupiter, the prosperity planet, changes signs on May 16th and moves into an area of your chart connected with humanitarian vision, community, and like-minded people. The following twelve months will be excellent for networking and forming alliances - but most abundance will come to you when you focus on making life better for other people, not just yourself. You could get started on this right away when Mars moves into the money zone of your chart on May 20th, where it is joined by wealth planet Venus on June 5th.

Watch out for Venus turning retrograde here on July 22nd, however. What seems like a good deal… isn’t. Get expert advice before making any major financial choices around this period. Things will seem much brighter when the New Moon falls in your money zone on August 16th, when you have an opportunity to develop a new income in some way. This new venture may stand its first real test when the Full Moon shines from the very top of your chart on September 29th.

The October 14th Solar Eclipse mostly concerns your family life, but there could be a financial connection with the past here - and if there is, expect it to be shaken. The Lunar Eclipse on October 28th reminds you not to put too much faith in strangers - and that goes for business, too.

The rest of 2023 is reasonably settled for your career and finances, although when Mars changes signs on November 24th, you should be careful not to aggravate your colleagues. Gentle, charming Venus moves into this zone of your chart on December 29th, soothing tempers if need be, but the intervening month could prove difficult if you have to work with people who are not on board with your plans.

2024 starts with a bang for your love life, especially on January 4th, when passion planet Mars moves into your opposite sign. This is swiftly followed by a New Moon in your opposite sign on January 11th, and then the arrival of Venus here too on January 23rd, making this an important month for relationships.

However, Pluto’s arrival in your passion zone on January 20th marks the start of a 9-month period when you will push the boundaries of control in your relationship before Pluto settles here for a full 19 years in November. Your relationships are shifting into new territory.

On March 25th, a Lunar Eclipse at the very bottom of your chart asks you some difficult questions about your past, your roots, and your family ties. The twin Solar Eclipse on April 8th hits the top of your chart and brings shocks and surprises in your career or public life. With Mercury also retrograde there at this time, your public image will need careful handling.

Jupiter’s change of sign on May 25th is a major blessing for your mental health. For the following twelve months, you will have the opportunity to handle lingering traumas, fears, or phobias, so don’t hesitate to reach out for professional help when needed.

The Full Moon in your opposite sign on June 21st marks an important moment in your love life this year, as does the Cancer New Moon on July 5th, which is your own personal mini-new year.

Financial news starts to improve during July and August too, especially around the New Moon in your money zone on August 4th. But life really picks up the pace on September 4th when Mars arrives in Cancer, boosting your drive, your self-confidence, your passion, and your ambitions.

Between then and November 3rd, focus on getting ahead in all areas of your life, because your willpower and determination will be extraordinary. Watch out for some difficult distractions during the Lunar Eclipse on September 17th, however - and double check travel plans around this time too, as something is hidden from you.

The Solar Eclipse at the bottom of your chart on October 2nd rocks your family dynamics and/or your home environment. This may feel like a very uncertain and unsteady period, but better news comes with the New Moon on November 1st - if you are willing to take a chance, opportunities will open up before you.

2024 rounds out on a romantic note for you, with Venus moving into your opposite sign on November 11th in time for a very sweet and sentimental festive season. The New Moon in your opposite sign on December 30th is a very promising moment for dating and new relationships - or for rediscovering the magic in your existing partnership.

This year’s Eclipse cycle emphasizes your public life versus your private, family life, and your love life is of course included in that dynamic. Meanwhile, Pluto’s ongoing sign change also affects your relationships, so this is a year of shifts and changes in love.

The year starts passionately, with Mars moving into your opposite sign on January 4th and a delightful New Moon there too on January 11th. However, Pluto’s shift into your passion zone on January 20th highlights issues of control, power imbalance, and emotional manipulation - be very careful to keep your motives high between now and September.

Nevertheless, the passionate note continues, with Venus moving into your opposite sign on January 23rd, and Mars moving into your passion zone on February 13th, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

The Lunar Eclipse on March 25th occurs in the family zone of your chart and could bring to light hidden resentments or secrets in your family life. This Eclipse will need very careful handling, but a joyful Full Moon in your pleasure zone on April 23rd should help to heal any problems.

The next important period for your love life is from June 17th - when Venus moves into Cancer- to July 5th with the Cancer New Moon. During this period, the emotional Full Moon in your opposite sign on June 21st may bring celebrations, tears - or both.

When Mars moves into Cancer on September 4th, your passion increases, as does your temper. This is very assertive energy, so be careful to avoid passive-aggressive influences in love, and try to keep your anger in check. Venus’s move into your dating zone on September 22nd brings a light-hearted influence to love, especially if you are single and looking for someone new.

The Solar Eclipse at the bottom of your chart on October 2nd rocks your family dynamics again; between then and the Full Moon at the top of your chart on October 17th you may find yourself forced to choose between family and career, with obvious emotional difficulties in the mix as you make some tough decisions.

However, as 2024 fades, light and life return to the love zones of your chart. A promising New Moon in your dating and pleasure zone on November 1st brings joy and smiles, and when Venus moves into your opposite sign on November 11th, your long-term relationship gets a boost of stability and security.

Look to the beautiful New Moon on December 30th, in your love zone, for one of the brightest and most romantic moments all year.

Pluto’s ongoing change of sign has implications for your finances this year, and indeed for the next 19 years. On January 20th, this transformational planet will head into the resources area of your natal birth chart for 9 months, before settling here long-term again in November 2024. Expect a subtle, gradual change in how you control your money and finances, and how willing you are to share what is rightfully yours.

You may first notice this around the Full Moon in your money zone on January 25th, and you will certainly start to notice it when Mars moves into the resources zone of your chart on February 13th. Issues of power, control, and morality will become inextricably linked to your money, and how you make it.

On April 1st, Mercury turns retrograde at the very top of your chart, possibly creating confusion or miscommunication around your career. A week later, on April 8th, a powerful Solar Eclipse at the top of your chart could bring some shocks here too.

This dust may take a while to settle, but when Mars heads to the top of your chart on April 30th, you will have the chance to forge ahead at full speed with your ambitions. Try to get as much done as you can before June 9th when Mars changes signs again.

July and August are significant months for your finances. When Mercury moves into your money zone on July 2nd, you will be able to make intelligent long-term decisions - but when Venus arrives here on July 11th, comfort spending may be hard to resist. Fortunately, a powerful New Moon in your money zone on August 4th will help you reset your financial journey.

Look to the arrival of Mars in Cancer on September 4th for a real upsurge in your ambitions and energy. Seeds you plant around this time will bear fruit in time for the glorious Full Moon at the top of your chart on October 17th, so get stuck in.

Your drive and ambition show no sign of abating as the year closes out; indeed, with Mars moving into your money zone on November 3rd, you will be keen to maximize your financial interests ahead of the New Year.