And in the case of this month’s last quarter moon, it will fall in Libra, a sign all about balance, peace, and justice. Meanwhile, the sun is moving through its last leg of Capricorn season already, and Mercury is retrograde (until January 18) in Capricorn as well. Luckily, Mars is finally out of its retrograde period—and in the sign of Gemini—forming a harmonious trine with the moon in fellow air sign Libra. With Mars direct once more, we may have a newly emboldened urge to tackle what we’ve been putting off. While the red planet was retrograde, things were definitely moving slowly, and you may notice your energy and motivation coming back full force. The planet of love and beauty, Venus, will also be trining the moon as it falls in air sign Aquarius, which is favorable energy for smooth relationship sailing—just keep in mind that Mercury is still retrograde for just a bit longer, so we do still want to think before we speak and double-check everything. Whether it’s your relationship, career, or personal habits, is there anything you’ve continually run up against lately? As we navigated Mars retrograde, habits that tend to hold you back may have taken center stage. Now that Mars is direct, where are you feeling a pull to get things done, and what’s getting in the way? The latter is what you’ll want to get clear on right now. To do so, consider doing some personal exercises or rituals to take stock and release. Journaling or tarot reading, for instance, can help you peel back the layers to reveal deeper insights. If you opt for a tarot reading, consider asking the cards the following:
