As eccentric Uranus turns direct you may be ready to make change happen. Its rewind phase may have been a time of inner redirection, but now this focus switches to initiating a shift in your circumstances. With this planet in Taurus, you might be ready to give your finances a makeover by testing out new and shrewd ideas or making better use of apps to give you more control.

Today’s New Moon ushers in a time of exciting developments that may begin at a social event or meeting of friends. This lively lunar phase can be a call to be socially adventurous as this might well result in some wonderful opportunities. At the same time, Mercury’s merger with Pluto can coincide with an intense conversation that leads to a new beginning in a friendship or romance.

This is the perfect time to connect with positive, uplifting friends and explore a collaboration that could be truly rewarding. Stepping into new and very different circles might feel like a risk, but the potential for growth and excitement is worth it. Your fiery energy and natural charisma will draw the right people to you, and especially the ones who share your vision and enthusiasm.

Social encounters and discussions could set new beginnings in motion. You’ll feel an urge to connect with others on a level that inspires change. These discussions may open doors you didn’t even know existed, paving the way for fresh ideas and plans. Restless Uranus also forges ahead, encouraging you to put cutting edge ideas into action that might greatly enhance your finances.

Your ruler Mars starts the year in Retrograde, and January could be a microcosm of what may unfold for much of 2025. At first, he pushes you to be assertive, but his clash on the 3rd with Pluto, could be telling. This might take the form of a power battle, but with Venus diving deep the same day, if a relationship has been struggling, you may need a period of reflection, but a binding decision will be made by the 19th. Yet professionally, it could be a bright start to the year, with the chance to set new goals and ambitions. Home or personal demands can however become more telling from the 6th, as Mars rewinds into Cancer and merges with the Full Moon on the 13th. But you get a wonderful chance to connect and network as the month closes, with some connections fated.