What New Beginnings Lie Ahead For You In The Astrological New Year, According To Your Zodiac + Tarot
Aries
Your Card: Judgment
This Astrological New Year you’re writing your own story, Aries. You are the maker of your own destiny. As the Sun completes its rotation around the astrological chart, it shines brightest in your sign to kick off the new year. Take advantage of this period of renewal and remind yourself what it is you want to accomplish. With the Judgment card, this is the time for you to ask yourself what matters most. You are no stranger to overcoming obstacles yet lately, you might be feeling stagnant in your life and personal growth. There is a strong emphasis on creative expression and freedom. Has something or someone been holding you back? Understand the influence that those around you have on your energy. Perhaps it’s time to get away from it all and find a newfound sense of independence. Oftentimes, people’s energies hold you back. They don’t see the big picture like you do. You don’t need to cut them off completely but don’t let their misery become your company. You might find yourself outgrowing people or places. You might find yourself relocating to a new job that serves your journey, or maybe even moving to a new home. Regardless, it is important you start this year by protecting your energy and your ambitions. No matter what you choose to do, or what path you go down, understand that the universe has your back.
Taurus
Your Card: Nine of Pentacles
You’ve kept your head in the sand over the past couple of months. Completely focused on yourself and your goals. While others typically turn to you for guidance and support, you were unable to provide that because when all was said and done, you had nothing left to give yourself so you felt as if the best thing to do was to hide away for a bit. With the Astrological New Year, you will finally see the fruits of your labors pay off. Nine of Pentacles represents both emotional and financial growth. This time you’ve taken to yourself, you’ve been able to not only grow in your career but also this isolation has allowed you to be honest with yourself and see the faults in your ways. Perhaps over the past few years, you’ve lost yourself. Now you will feel both renewed and reunited with your younger, more energetic, and hopeful self.
The Spring Equinox begins with Venus in your 11th house which brings with it a deeper intimacy with your friends and loved ones. You are feeling like your best self and can spend more time socializing with those on your level who share your same level of determination and stoicism. In the past, you might have seen this as a distraction, but instead, you will find that these relationships will motivate you and push you even more. These social breaks in your normal routine will be incredibly beneficial.
Gemini
Your Card: Four of Wands
You might feel alienated from the people you once considered close to you. Ask yourself Gemini, what part did you play in this situation to cause this outcome? With the four of wands present, you may find yourself revisiting the past and wondering this. There will be a great opportunity for you and the people you feel distant from to reconnect and rekindle the relationship that was once there. Even better, this will make room for a tighter bond. Whatever may have caused this disruption will be a good thing. Not all fights have to be the end all be all and they help some to realize what that person truly meant to them. Avoid black-and-white thinking. Keep this person, or these people close to you, because they will help you find success in your life. You can’t do it alone. As much as you try to convince yourself sometimes that you are better off, this isn’t the case right now. With the four of wands, there may be a joyful reunion on the horizon. Put aside your differences and welcome in the Astrological New Year together. This may be the beginning of a powerful partnership whether in business, friendship, or romance.
Cancer
Your Card: The Moon
Do you feel like no matter what you do, the same problems occur yet again, Cancer? In the Astrological New Year, you may find yourself contemplating patterns of the past and how they may have been subconsciously affecting your actions. The Moon tarot card is especially influential on you in particular, Cancer, because you are a water sign and your ruling planet is The Moon. Think of how The Moon affects the tides. Water represents the subconscious and it is influenced by the magnetism of our moon. You will find yourself swimming through your subconscious, trying to understand the depth of its complexities and what is driving your conscious thoughts. It can be a tricky thing to understand yet at the spring Equinox, family dynamics are examined further and you may find yourself contemplating the role that your upbringing has played on your psyche. It may be painful to examine these things, but you will find yourself not only breaking cycles within yourself but conquering generational cycles as well. Though you are already a deeply intuitive and empathic sign, this period of reflection will only enhance these abilities further and play a huge part in the new year for you. You may confront some painful truths but also find yourself releasing these parts of yourself to make room for what lies ahead. You will feel lighter and freer in the coming months. This period of contemplation will also aid you in strengthening familial ties.
Leo
Your Card: Eight of Wands
As I began to write your section Leo, the song “I Can Change” by LCD Soundsystem started playing, which makes perfect sense because you also received the Eight of Wands tarot card. With that said, you have a great level of self-awareness but to be honest, having self-awareness doesn’t equate to change. Understanding the root of your actions and what is driving you to make them is not a justification for perpetuating your problems. Real change is a necessity this year for you. There is no growth, without actually doing the hard work of bettering yourself. The Astrological New Year begins with Mercury in your 9th house which governs journeys, philosophy, religion, and belief systems. With that said, you might find yourself challenging beliefs you’ve previously held about yourself and wondering if this way of being is sustainable any longer. Expect great change within yourself and in your surroundings. I see a great change of direction for you, Leo. This year will be very different from all the years prior. Perhaps, you’ll find that the career path you’re on is no longer sustainable and doesn’t interest you in the way it did before. You might be following your passions elsewhere and using your skills in a different industry that you find more fulfilling, surrounded by people who not only uplift you but also help you understand how you must change to be a better person. Remember, you are who you surround yourself with. Do you find yourself in deep admiration of your colleagues, or do you fear becoming like them? You may have more in common with the people you resent than you think. Remove yourself from this and pursue a life that is in sync with your heart.
Virgo
Your Card: Ten of Pentacles
In the months and weeks leading up to the Astrological New Year, you may have been faced with some hard truths by the people who love you most. At first, you may have not been very receptive to these brutal opinions because you typically hold yourself in high regard, Virgo. Whatever opinions they have of you, you feel as if they don’t necessarily apply. But the thing is, if we as individuals are hearing the same thing about ourselves from different people, there’s probably some truth to it. These seeds of truth have slowly taken root in your subconscious and may have finally sprouted in your conscious thoughts. You are finally seeing the full picture and are now faced with the task of what to do about it. The beginning of the new year brings Mars in opposition to your Sun which means you find that your ego and sense of identity are being challenged. Your words are not aligning with your actions and it’s time to walk the walk. With the Ten of Pentacles tarot card, you find yourself reassessing your priorities in a major way that will set you up for the rest of the year and your life in a very positive way.
With these greater influences from the universe at play, you will also find yourself growing closer to the ones who were honest with you because you’ll find that they only want what’s best. Keep them around and you will find great abundance, wealth, and security taking root. The Ten of Pentacles represents the legacy that you will build for yourself throughout this year. Focus on the person you want to become and every day will be a step closer to that reality. Don’t get caught up in short-term instant gratification. Make the sacrifices you need to make now so that they pay off in due time. Remember that everything you do for yourself now is always in service to your future self.
Libra
Your Card: King of Pentacles
I’m happy to say that you will find yourself hitting the ground running at the start of the year, Libra. You will find yourself breathing a sigh of relief over all the hard work you’ve done this year and taking some time to appreciate the things in which you’ve accomplished. Not only will you be feeling a great sense of pride within yourself, but others will also be noticing the great things you’ve done. Enjoy your success because what will come next is several opportunities that will push you even further in your journey. Think exponential growth. With your ruling planet Venus in your 6th house of routine, health, and self-care you will be turning your attention towards your self-image so that your environment will reflect how you carry yourself. You will get the chance to meet the person you’ve always dreamed of becoming and with this level of confidence, anything is possible. You can manifest great things with yourself, all you have to do is tell the universe what you want, and you will have it. With the King of Pentacles, you understand the importance of hard work and what it can bring.
Scorpio
Your Card: Two of Wands
You may experience an uplifting energy shift. Don’t feel crazy if the people around you don’t notice or feel it. You’re in tune with universal patterns in ways that others will never understand. The thing is, you’ll be the only sign feeling this. Don’t let others get you down. Be selfish with this. With the Two of Wands, you’ll find yourself looking towards new paths. Actively seeking new experiences and challenges to push you. At the start of the Astrological New Year, you might feel as if life has given you much of what you want but don’t remain stagnant. Always push yourself to strive more. What lies ahead is a great new spiritual beginning. We are often so wrapped up in the day-to-day chores and responsibilities of life but you are being given the freedom to explore a different way of being that will elevate your consciousness. You will see and feel things that others don’t have the capacity to feel. You’re not crazy, though people around you might make you feel like you are. They’re playing kickball and you’re playing baseball in a sense. You’re just on a different level. You may gain insights from the universe. Think of these insights as a sort’ve cheat sheet to life. As the new year rolls around, you will find yourself more connected with your spirit guides and the synchronicities of the universe. Follow the signs while maintaining inner balance and peace.
Sagittarius
Your Card: The Chariot
Something in which you constantly feel yourself battling is both the need for stability and the need for freedom. You don’t like to be confined to one place for too long, Sagittarius yet at the same time you feel that the chaos of life is at times too much. Though it is exciting to wake up every day and not know where life will take you, the uncertainty is starting to take its toll. With The Chariot, you’re making the journey home in some way or another. It’s not uncommon for us to turn against our upbringings and seek our way of being but at the same time you miss the simplicity of home. There is certainty. Though you may fear that simplicity and stability will make you feel trapped, you will find instead that this stability and routine will allow you even more freedom in ways you didn’t know existed. Sometimes spontaneity limits you while stability can free you. It’s better in many cases to plan ahead. Taking life day by day means you have no idea what you’re preparing for.
At the start of the New Year, Venus is in your sector of home and family so turn your attention to the things in which you can control. Be strict with yourself. With discipline and structure, more adventure awaits. Having a set plan means spending your time wisely and budgeting for more freedom. You will be exploring the world in more intellectual and spiritual ways this year. No more cheap thrills, think sophistication. You’re evolving. You’re growing up.
Capricorn
Your Card: Six of Wands
Capricorn, you took a huge gamble on yourself at the beginning of 2024. And while the people around you have criticized your opinions and doubted your intuition, I am happy to inform you that you were right. But then again, you’re a Capricorn. How often are you wrong? You’ve never been one to go along with the status quo. You understand that trends are fleeting and you’d much rather go against the grain to get what you want. Always pushing uncharted territories to get ahead. With the eclipse on March 25th, you’ll get to proudly say “See, I was right”. But don’t brag too much, because the people who doubted you know they’re wrong without you having to throw it in their face. This is especially true with the Six of Wands tarot card where you will be greatly recognized for your accomplishments. You will find your career path reaching new heights and heading in the direction you’ve pushed for. You’ve made a lot of sacrifices this past year that could’ve led you towards failure, but it didn’t. Only you would be bold enough to make the impossible possible. But not everyone doubted you. The people closest to you always knew you were capable of achieving great things. You will make a lot of people proud.
With that said, I’m not going to keep blowing smoke up your ass because you do tend to become arrogant. Once this new career path starts, you will be challenged more than ever. To stay on top, you have to fight and remind others why you got to where you are in the first start. Just remember to stay ahead of the curve and you’ll leave your opposers in the dust. I’d say good luck, but I honestly don’t think you need it.
Aquarius
Your Card: Five of Swords
With Mars in your birth sign at the start of the Astrological New Year and the Five of Swords tarot card, you will find yourself challenging the status quo only to be met with disapproval. This is to be expected. Aquarius, you are the sign of futuristic thinking and your mindset is often three steps forward whereas the people around you are usually too complacent and comfortable where they are to seek out change. Change is scary because it’s different. It’s not as predictable. But you know better than any other sign that to advance the collective, we must challenge existing structures and ways of being to progress. While others are comfortable with the old way of being, you will find yourself growing increasingly more and more dissatisfied. The Five of Swords represents a feeling of defeat as the people around you will rationalize why change is stupid. You might feel a little crazy because it’s evident that nothing makes sense. Why is nobody else seeing this? Maybe this is your sign to seek other like-minded individuals who share your pioneering spirit. The universe is pushing you to maintain your mindset and not let groupthink get to you. This is your mission at the start of the year. To ask the questions that we all secretly have but are too afraid to speak up. You will be met with defensiveness initially, but maintain your confidence and eloquence and you will find yourself rising above the negativity. As the year goes on, people will slowly realize you were right all along and change is exactly what is needed.
Pisces
Your Card: Nine of Swords
With the Nine of Swords present, it seems that lately, you’ve been in a period of mental anguish. Something that happened has been causing you ongoing pain and despair but that’s in the past now. I think you’re being way too critical of yourself. No one is as mean and brutally honest towards you more than yourself, Pisces. This Astrological New Year, Venus will play a huge factor in the ways you view yourself, influencing you to be kinder with the way you talk to yourself. And as the new year progresses, you will find that nobody thinks of you in the way that you think of yourself. With that said, you will receive great admiration in both your business connections as well as through your social connections. Whatever this pain that has been plaguing your mind, you will finally be able to let go of it completely. Pisces, you are so driven towards self-growth but at times this trait of yours can become toxic because you kid yourself into thinking that this negative self-talk is your way of being honest with yourself. No, you’re just being mean to yourself. Whatever happened in the past, leave it there. It was meant to push you and help you grow. You weren’t meant to carry it with you forever. You are being encouraged to let it all go and finally re-familiarize yourself with the old energetic and happy-spirited you. We miss you. Don’t let go of that. As you start to feel yourself shedding the weight of past regrets and toxic thoughts, the world will open up to you. You will feel more confident than you ever have and you will care less and less what others think of you. In turn, you’ll be the most magnetic you’ve ever felt this year.