Welcome to January,Cancer.During December, the dreamy planet Neptune went retrograde, bringing spiritual understanding with it.

Mars, the warrior planet, is currently retrograde until the end of February.

Mars retrograde is associated withdecreased libidos.

an illustrated rendition of Cancer showing figure with crab imagery

Daniel Egneus

However, that’s not a hard and fast rule.

With Vesta moving into Scorpio, all partnerships should feel beautifully divine.

However, while unions are blessed, early January is mostly about your spirituality.

When Mars retrograde moves into your sign, Cancer, onMonday, January 6, work may slow down.

Things will feel sluggish and frustrating.

Turning to your spirituality is an excellent way to deal with this.

Shortly after, onWednesday,January 8,messenger Mercuryenters Capricorn and affects your relationships.

This brings conversations to the forefront with professional contacts and romantic interests.

Mark this one down in your calendar and make a run at take it easy.

OnSunday,January 19, the sun enters Aquarius, kicking offAquarius season.

The next few weeks are set to be a transformative time for you.

Later this year, Venus, the planet of beauty, goes retrograde during March and April.

Venus retrograde isn’t considered the best time to make drastic changes to your appearance.

Therefore, do them now!

If you’ve been considering acute piercingor newhair color, now is a great time to do so.

This date is also the Lunar New Year, ushering in the Year of the Snake.

With Uranus direct in your 11th House, any tension that you felt in friend groups should smooth out.