january notes
(trying out something new for the new year, kind of general vibes and advice for the month, let me know what you think! <3)
this is a month of assessment and analysis. with the sun moving through capricorn into aquarius, the month may feel quite heavy at times; whether that's down to pressure, despondence or the feeling of being slammed back down to reality against your will, the month may feel a bit draining. the vibes for this month are earthy, with lots of capricorn and virgo, and some taurus too, being significant signs this month. it's a great time to take stock of your possessions, your goals and situation, and figure out where you want to go from here. you may feel tempted to overspend due to jupiter in taurus, but remember what really matters to you and what aligns with your goals. that's not to say you can't treat yourself now and again, but ask yourself, is this particular treat worth the investment?
all that earth can feel dull and lead to burnout at work or home, trying to perfect everything. remember, it's the start of the year! venus spends most of the month in sagittarius, bringing some enthusiasm and curiosity, while the middle of january brings the moon and neptune together in lyrical pisces. you have plenty of time to do what you need to do, progress over perfection all the way. earth signs can get a reputation for being unimaginative but i believe they're brilliant creatives, so tap into that side of yourself and start creating; try out bullet journalling if you're not 'classically' creative, or invest - with caution, of course - in a hands-on hobby that yields a tangible result; cooking, crochet, gardening, painting...
after the holidays i always find i feel physically tired and just not my best, and capricorn season is, in my opinion, a great time to get back to myself. i know there's a lot of pressure around this time of year to start crazy diets and fitness routines and buy £££ of skincare, but really, the best thing we can do for our bodies is to accept them as they are while striving for the healthiest version of that body. work out in a way that is manageable for you because you feel good afterwards, eat well because it's nourishing and tasty, double cleanse because you like that clean feeling afterwards; but don't blindly trust people who make their living off of making people insecure. do your research and come to your own conclusions, then invest your time and resources accordingly.
