Weekly Horoscope for January 5: Watching in Slow Motion

This week, we feel ourselves moving in slow motion. It starts on January 6, when Mars leaves passionate Leo amid its retrograde cycle. As feisty Mars treks backward into sensitive Cancer, we’re called to introspect about our personal lives. Our relationships, sense of belonging, and family may be sensitive topics. Just be sure to avoid passive aggressiveness resulting from a lack of self-preservation or boundaries.

On January 8, the energy grows increasingly intentional. Cerebral Mercury enters pragmatic Capricorn, continuing to pull us inward. Others may feel reserved or hard to reach, as we’re all called to contemplate and make serious, mature decisions. The energy may not be lighthearted, but it can help effectively break outdated cycles.

MANTRA

I commit to my journey, one small step at a time.

ZODIAC SIGN RATINGS

Cancer, Leo, and Capricorn are the focus of the cosmos this week.

Cancer must tune within to validate their intuition as Mars retrogrades back into their sign.

Leo finds relief from Mars retrograde but needs to clear lingering old energy to move on.

Capricorn adopts new resolutions, ideas, and abilities with Mercury’s influence in their sign.

YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE

ARIES 

As your planetary ruler, Mars, retrogrades back into Cancer, you must remain mindful. Your home life is a sensitive topic this week. If you live with loved ones or roommates, practice open communication to prevent resentment from brewing. Your psychological state may be agitated, so try to spend time in solitude, meditating, or doing self-care.

TAURUS

As Mars retrogrades back into Cancer, your word is of utmost importance. With your communication sector activated, emotions run high. It will be challenging to keep your feelings out of your objective reasoning. Be open to internal battles within your social life. This will make all the difference, bringing you closer to what you want rather than further away.

GEMINI

This week, practical matters are the focus. Mars retrogrades back into Cancer, challenging your resource sector. Thinking before you react, especially regarding career or money matters, will be crucial. Pause before you spend. Halt before you sign serious business contracts. Be intentional.

CANCER 

As Mars retrogrades back into your sign, you will feel the impacts. Cancer, this week is about beginning a journey to realign with your authenticity. You likely have a potent spiritual lesson about self-preservation, boundaries, and removing stagnant circumstances. It’s time to fight for your rights.

LEO 

This week, Leo is urged to focus on their mental health. Mars retrogrades back into Cancer, hitting your subconscious sector. You may be reliving moments of the past within your nervous system as if they’re happening here and now. Breathe deeply. Regulate. Then, and only then, should you respond. The spiritual goal is to process, release, and let go.

VIRGO

Don’t be stubborn about changes in the plan this week. As Mars retrogrades back into Cancer, your notions of the future might shift. You may also notice some tension within your social life, likely relating to where you need to address necessary changes. Establishing boundaries, practicing self-advocacy, and remaining true to your needs will keep you strong.

LIBRA

As Mars retrogrades back into Cancer this week, your public life requires attention. It’s no use trying to force things into place. It may be time to set boundaries if you feel your hard work isn’t appreciated, especially by authority figures. Rather than scrambling to figure things out overnight, think long and hard to achieve big-picture, long-term results.

SCORPIO

This week, Mars retrogrades back into Cancer. You’re feeling restless about getting your point across. Following your morals and values is essential instead of blending in with a hive mindset. Standing out may come with its risks. However, you’re meant to live something other than a conformed, limited lifestyle based on outdated beliefs.

SAGITTARIUS

As Mars retrogrades back into Cancer, your intimate relationships may feel turbulent. It’s time to consider your autonomous needs, and this reflection may trigger loved ones who fear missing out on your emotional experience. Trust that boundaries won’t shut others out; they’ll show them the appropriate way to maintain a healthy connection.

CAPRICORN

You’re feeling restless about your partnerships this week. As Mars retrogrades back into Cancer, tensions rise. However, try to avoid passive-aggressive outbursts. Whether you find yourself getting heated or someone else is spewing aggression your way, halt before you react. To thrive, pairings must consider what each person needs, separate from the shared connection.

AQUARIUS

Something feels off about your daily routines this week. As Mars retrogrades back into Cancer, you’re likely being intuitively nudged to try a different approach. Systems that once worked stop functioning as effectively. Look for signs from the universe about caring for your autonomous needs outside of serving your goals or others.

PISCES

As Mars retrogrades back into Cancer, you feel the impact on your romantic life. Singles are urged to pull back their energy to focus on themselves, either internally or circumstantially. Pairings must address the elephant in the room, finding solutions that preserve each lover’s needs. As the warrior planet pushes you toward introspection, pay attention to the messages from your inner voice.