January 2019 Horoscopes for Actors

Happy birthday, Capricorn! You kick off the year with the centralizing Sun joining tough-as-nails Saturn for a powerful dollop of can-do energy and verve in January. And Saturn will be here until 2020 so don’t think you’re getting off easy. If you’ve felt like you were missing out on that hard-working, ambitious Capricorn streak, you’ll be getting intimately familiar with it. As the great astrologer Steven Forrest says, you have two choices with a Saturn transit: you can be depressed or exhausted from a job well done. In other words, you need a horse in the race this year, something personally meaningful to set your sights on.

Not that you were ever a go-with-the-flow kind of personality, but it’s definitely a year to sharpen your edge and work toward your goals (or the energy turns inward and we can turn into self-pitying, excuse-laden goats). Where to start? Mars-in-Aries gives you a rocket booster in your 4th House of home, family and roots in January. It begins as an inside job, getting in touch with your healthy passion (anger, lust) and directing your inner life to be support beams. Clearing physical clutter, having it out with difficult family members, and coming to terms with the beast within can widen the runway for takeoff. Show up for yourself authentically and get your most intimate needs met, letting the world know you’re ready to be seen and heard. 

It’s the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, but it certainly feels like the season of Capricorn. With the cosmic juggernaut of the Sun, Pluto, and Saturn in Capricorn taking up residence in your mystical 12th House, there are things you can’t explain, even with all the wattage of your brilliant intellect. Coming to terms with what you can’t control and surrendering to the magic of the moment—whatever it may bring—is part of the soul’s path this year. There are things you can control, however; robust Mars in Aries is firing up your impulses in your busy 3rd House of Communication making keeping your thoughts and ideas to yourself nearly impossible. You’ll crave the spice of life and stimulation of minds as curiosity takes hold and puts you on a crash course with thoughts and ideas. 

Luck comes through the vehicle of Jupiter which lights up your House of Friends and Future Plans. This year, you do what you do best: connect! Opportunities to cross paths with people and ideas that take you to the forefront of the revolution is what fires up the greatest possibility. It’s the part of you that is willing to say what’s unpopular or seemingly too wild for the times that will light the way. Sometimes you have to be in that uncertain space in the middle where you’re letting go of one vision and sensing another. It might not happen overnight, but you’re learning to see with your intuition and trust in the grandness of your vision. Well-chosen community helps you get there and chances are you’ll be the firebrand that stokes yourself and others to new heights of influence.

The constant this year is magical, mystical, let-go-and-let-God Neptune in your sign. The Universe may be trying to crack you like an egg (in a benevolent way, of course) but if the future seems anything but clear, you’re probably in the majority of the Piscean population. Neptune is great for the imagination (and anxiety), opening hearts (and experiencing vulnerability), and being guided by forces greater than ourselves if you can brave trust in the uncertainty. It seems you’re getting to the bottom of a long-range plan or vision and being selective about your business associates thanks to a trifecta of earthy Capricorn planets in your 11th House of friends and future plans, offering a great balance to illusory Neptune. Getting specific about what can be accomplished is on your mind and you’re eager not to float for too much longer on the beautiful mess that can be a Neptune transit.

Jupiter, your lucky wild card, is helping you out in the career arena, dancing across the sky at the apex of your birth chart (the 10th house), inviting opportunities for visibility and career enhancement. The more you can showcase your fun, spontaneous side—even if you’ve been nearly forced to be spontaneous—the luckier you are. Pushing past your comfort zone and being willing to step into the limelight and put your name on something might be part of the work this year. You’re being challenged to believe in “it” and re-formulate your future based on anticipated triumph on your increasingly focused agenda.

Your favorite planet, impulsive Mars, lights up your January as the God of War hungers for new projects and adventures in your own daring sign. Be wary of stepping on the gas pedal too heavily as there are checks and balances in the Cosmos (closer to the middle of the month) that test your ability to roll with the punches and be patient past inevitable delays and difficulties. Your mirror is definitely getting polished, so be thankful for any experiences that bring clarity and definition, even if they make you go hmmm. Jupiter in fellow fire sign Sagittarius is like a spirited coach telling you “yes you can” and indeed, some opportunities seem to slide into home unobstructed, especially when it comes to education, new experiences, and travel.

There may be blind spots is in your 4th House of Home and Family that seem to be undergoing a powerful change as transformative Pluto and taskmaster Saturn seems set to bulldoze beliefs or old ways that may be upending our revolution forward. You’re craving stability and the quicker you can root out unstable behavior and focus your inner world, the quicker the right kind of opportunities to rebuild come your way. You’ve likely learned that even things you thought were certain have ways of surprising you and now you’re free to rebuild on a more solid foundation having learned the value of your independence and power of your resilience.

A New Moon eclipse (powerful new beginnings!) occurs in your 9th House of travel on Jan. 5. You’ve probably just returned from your holiday but this New Moon is about more than seeking new vistas; it’s time to set an intention that really excites and brings fire to your bell. Subsequently, a Full Moon Eclipse in Leo (powerful endings and shifts of energy) lights up your 4th House of Home and Family, and a domestic issue could come to light—think change and the unexpected, excitement and growth.

There are fire signs adding impulsivity and adventurous vibes to the month, although it looks like it might not be the time to act. The way you show up in relationships and how you deal with uncertainty could be sticking points this month and worth a brave inner expedition, whether solo or with a trusted partner. Let’s not forget lucky Jupiter in your 8th House of Sex, though we have to meet that energy halfway and be willing to let things get a little hot before running out of the kitchen. You’re ready to show a new side of yourself, and as with any growth spurt, it can feel a bit overwhelming for a minute. Go with it and see what happens.

Intimacy is on the syllabus this year, especially in January as the Sun, Saturn, and Pluto in your 8th House of Sex, Death, and Other People’s Money presses you to get real with your partner. You may be feeling especially in the petri dish as Saturn and Pluto may be pressing you to excavate your depths and allow things to be complicated. You’ll have a New Moon Solar Eclipse (powerful new beginnings) here on Jan. 5. Conjunct Saturn, this may be begging for a firm commitment to your inner truth and may pull you into a cave of introspection for a day or two. Balancing this intense energy, however, is the bright fire of lucky Jupiter in your 7th House of romantic relationship bringing gifts and opportunities for shared adventure with a hodgepodge of playful, larger-than-life figures.

Where you'll have primal sparks and oodles of initiative is conversation and curiosity, as Mars in fiery Aries burns through your busy 3rd House of Communication and Commerce. So even if you have no idea what’s going on in your intimate life, you’ll be able to get all sorts of points across with aplomb and talk your way in and out of any situation. This is a time to get into action, Gemini, even if you don’t understand everything. Understanding is safety to you, but Jupiter in Sag requires faith, optimism, and willingness to fall forward and embrace uncertainty that can’t be undone with logic. With the Full Moon Eclipse in Leo and the Sun’s shift into fellow air sign Aquarius on Jan. 2, things seem to lighten up and understanding and acceptance of your recent journey clear the path for more fun ahead.

As a Moon child, you may be especially affected by January’s powerful eclipses. The first—the New Moon Eclipse in Capricorn—lights up your romantic house of partnership and clears the way to set powerful intentions around a new relationship or a reignited one. Being specific about what you want from a partner and commanding reciprocal support is key. Capricorn energy in your 7th House makes a grounded, authentic partner a necessary asset in your desired mate checklist. Later in the month on Jan. 20, things come to a head with the Full Moon Eclipse in Leo in your 12th House of sweet, sweet surrender. This could mean a clearing or letting go of some kind but ultimately, you’ll feel embraced by divine timing and know that everything is working out exactly as it should, even if that means change.

The North Node, the lighthouse of the soul, is in your sign, meaning the more Cancer you can be this year, the better. Stepping more fully into your heart and opening up to your gifts of nurturing and sensitivity will serve you well. The spark of Mars fresh in Aries will light up your 10th House of Career, so get ready for some action around your public face, achievement, and publicity, especially if you’ve been putting the work in. You’re ready for big commitment, but you’re not willing to settle. Stick to your high standards and allow others to rise to the occasion.

This may feel like a power year, Leo, as you feel the warmth and support of that unstoppable Jupiter-in-Sagittarius energy forming a benevolent aspect to your Sun from the 5th House of Fun, Creativity, and Risk. Lean into the impossible and bring your bright presence to bear on creative and romantic pursuits as the Cosmos conspire to grow your influence. There’s certainly a lot to consider and check off the to-do list, but you’ll find a way to shine your light all the same. The Capricorn action (New Moon, Pluto, Saturn, and the Sun) is lighting up your 6th House of Work, Service, and Health, asking that you get your ducks in a row and humbly do the work required to position you well. No task is too small and it may be in the organizing of your day-to-day life and routines that you create the possibility of big magic. If you get stuck, call up a Virgo for a little tutorial in time management and productivity.

Mars lights up your 9th House of Travel in January, so you’ll definitely balance that intense workload and pressure to improve with some intrepid exploration and adventure. The thing is, you know what you’re working towards so everything you do in service of this fun vision is just a labor of love. Pay special attention to what comes up on the powerful Lunar Eclipse in your sign on Jan. 20. The path ahead may feel clearer as the Sun enters your 7th House of Relationship that day as well, inviting partnerships that remind you of what life is all about.

You’ve got a lot going on, Virgo! Taskmaster Saturn and transformative Pluto are encouraging you to keep your head down and dive into this productivity streak and desire for excellence. With Saturn, Pluto, the Sun and a New Moon on the 5th lighting up your 5th House of Creativity and Love, the Cosmos are also asking you to step up your game and be uber authentic when it comes to partnerships and creative pursuits. They may be challenging but you’re growing a new skin, so trust the process. What really lights your fire may involve a degree of contraction and focus. This can feel like heavy energy but ultimately, it’s turning up the dial on your personal power and asking that you leave parts outgrown behind and step into your benevolent, bossy energy.

Expansive Jupiter is adding a very different and very welcome energy through a growth-oriented square aspect to your Sun. It’s like you’re being forced to consider the big picture and opportunities could arise that put your life on a new course. As you step up your game and focus your spotlight, it seems the world responds in kind. There could be some lingering confusion and necessity to go with the flow (for now), as foggy Neptune also squares your Sun and encourages you to stay open and not force an outcome just yet. A Full Moon Eclipse in Leo on Jan. 20 could be especially illuminating, so see what clears after that day and beyond. For now, taking up space and showing up authentically is enough to set the wheels of destiny in motion. Take on projects you can do excellently and feel free to delegate or simply shelve the rest as you need your energy for essentials.

Easy, breezy, lovey Libras couldn’t care less for the onslaught of solemnity and pressure that all this Capricorn and Scorpio energy brings. We start the year with the Moon and Venus in simmering, introspective Scorpio, so pillow time with intimates (or reading a book by the fire) may be best. Refueling for the New Year may require social withdrawal and deep thoughts as the square to Pluto, Saturn, and Sun in ambitious, get-real Cap ask that you choose your mountain and outfit in practical gear. There’s still some volatile and passionate fire energy happening and this month—if not this year—will cash in on your penchant to find balance amidst the chaos of choices.

Action-packed Mars is leading the charge, setting off fireworks and new plans of attack in the realm of relationship; it could be a partner that is offering the spark you need to keep your flame burning. Lucky Jupiter has landed in your 3rd House of Communication and Commerce for the year, promising an effervescent and busy time of correspondence, meetings, and greetings, while you’re challenged to stay the course and take one plodding footstep after another. Staying close to home and indulging in “village life” may be where the fun is at so it’s nice to know you don’t have to go far for the adventure. Your intellect is also firing on all cylinders and you’re hungry to learn about anything that keeps your wheels turning. Jupiter in that 3rd House of Communication also proffers a prolific streak so if you’ve been wanting to get off that treatment, novel or show, Jupiter will want you to bite off more than you can chew, power through it and edit later.

You start the year with Venus, Goddess of Love and Beauty, in your sign, so you may have won best-dressed at your NYE affair. It’s complicated cosmic weather and complications are where you shine with your ability to cut to the bottom line and stay the course under immense pressure. Some steam is released by planet Mars in go-getter Aries lighting up your 6th House of work and health. You may be really committing to a new health regiment and ready to tweak your rituals and routines to brings some zest to your day-to-day life. The small, powerful changes you can make every day truly reverberate in the rest of your life, so say yes to sweat right now.

Jupiter, the lucky planet, is lighting up your 2nd House of Income, so it looks like there will be some opportunity to earn more money as you step out of your comfort zone and ask for more. This planet is only here once every 12 years, so don’t be shy; the worst someone can say is no and if it means passing on small opportunities to make room for well-paying ones, so be it. Intentions for the New Year are best set on Dec. 5 when the New Moon Eclipse lights up your 3rd House of Communication and conjoins Saturn. Finally, a Full Moon in Leo brings a little more joy and clarity lighting up your 10th House of Career and Honors. Something may eclipse out of your life but if it does, trust that a new and better opportunity to showcase your talents will arrive.

You start the year strong, Sagittarius, and truly have the wind at your sails for the remainder with Jupiter acting as a staunch cosmic guardian, life coach, and luck maker. Of course, the “success” of Jupiter in your sign depends largely on you, your aims, and what you’ve been up to, but at the very least, it offers a vitalizing and optimistic energy capitalizing on what’s best about you. If you don’t win the lottery, don’t blame the astrologer! It’s not all fun and games at month’s beginning, however, as a somber and sacred New Moon Eclipse in Capricorn plumps up your 2nd House of Money. (The Sun, Pluto, and Saturn are here as well begging your attention in this financial security zone.)

This cosmic traffic jam asks that you set some sober intentions around money. You’re ready for authentic stability and security, which can mean anything from saving and wise investments to a thoughtful reflection on what you really value and is worthy of your time and energy. Now is the time to get quiet and focus on what you want to build, especially since Jupiter is a wild manifesting energy. Thoughts become things, so choose them consciously and wish well on that New Moon of Dec. 5. Things can happen quickly so you’ll want to keep your heart on the prize or, more importantly, basking in the wondrous feeling of what’s to come. Stay open! Mars in fellow fire sign Aries will lead you into new and daring creative adventure, so you’re replete with cosmic allies that foster your bravery. The only word of caution would be to be careful of excess; Sag energy is wonderful but can be reckless and burn opportunities as much as create them. Steady as you go and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime!