Weekly Astrology Forecast: Dec 30–Jan 5, 2025

We are starting this week with the New Moon in Capricorn. This is an ideal astrological placement to begin the week and the New Year — here’s why.

Use this moment to set clear intentions and consider how you want to show up for yourself in the coming year. Reflect on the goals you want to pursue and the habits you’ll cultivate to support them.

Capricorn emphasizes discipline and dedication. Earlier in Capricorn season we touched on this: discipline isn’t about being joyless, rigid, or an unhealthy workaholic. It’s about becoming a student or devotee of a chosen path—committing consistently to what matters most to you.

To be a disciple of your purpose means aligning daily choices with your deeper calling. Before making decisions, ask yourself, “Does this move me closer to what I want to accomplish and embody?”

This New Moon forms a supportive sextile to Saturn in Pisces, a harmonious connection that strengthens your ability to follow through. Saturn—Capricorn’s ruling planet—represents life lessons, structure, and vocation. It demands seriousness about growth and accountability.

Now is a good time to examine recurring lessons in your life. What patterns keep resurfacing? What did your soul intend to learn in this lifetime? Saturn acts like a strict teacher—reminding you to do the inner and outer work that leads to maturity and purpose.

On the day of the New Moon, create a tangible ritual to harness this energy. Rituals make intentions more real and memorable. Consider writing a list of priorities you want to dedicate time and effort to—putting words on paper helps you form a concrete plan and increases accountability.

The sextile with Saturn in Pisces also invites you to balance structure with imagination. Nurture your creative and spiritual life while pursuing pragmatic goals. Dreams without form rarely manifest; conversely, relentless focus without tending to your inner life can feel hollow. Aim for a conscious relationship between aspiration and action.

Midweek brings Venus into Pisces, underscoring the themes of dreaming, compassion, and creative expression.

Planets perform best in signs that complement their nature. Venus—planet of love, beauty, and connection—is especially comfortable in Pisces. This transit encourages tenderness, empathy, and a softer approach to relationships and aesthetics.

Venus in Pisces lasts about a month and typically inspires greater generosity of affection and openness to emotional connection. This placement favors unity, deep empathy, and a spiritual flavor to love—an awareness of how everything is interconnected.

Planetary Locations During This Week

The Sun: Capricorn (December 21, 2024 – January 19, 2025)
Mercury: Sagittarius (November 3, 2024 – January 8, 2025)
Venus: Aquarius (December 7, 2024 – January 2, 2025); Pisces (January 2, 2025 – February 4, 2025)
Mars: Leo (November 3, 2024 – January 6, 2025)
Jupiter: Gemini (May 25, 2024 – June 9, 2025)
Saturn: Pisces (March 7, 2023 – May 24, 2025)
Uranus: Taurus (until April 25, 2026)
Neptune: Pisces (until March 30, 2025)
Pluto: Aquarius (November 19, 2024 – March 8, 2043)

Moon in Pisces conjunct Neptune — lean into daydreaming, creative exploration, and gentle introspection. It’s a good time to simply be and to express your spiritual or artistic side.

Next, join astrologer Terence Guardino for this week’s video astrology forecast.