[Fate & Free Will ] Astrology for the Week of December 30 - January 5

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This is a year where everything changes. Like 2020, 2025 will mark a clear before and after in your life. But don’t worry (or get too excited)—the themes are completely different. When I say it’s a big year, I mean it will be transformative: globally, personally, and uniquely for everyone.

We’ll get into all of that soon, but I’m not here to overwhelm you—yet. Right now, I want you to focus on this week. Use it as a moment to reflect on what you want your life to look like—not just this year, but in the years to come. 

What would you need to commit to, now and along the way, to make that vision a reality?

You don’t need all the answers. Chances are, you already have a sense of the direction you want to move. This week is perfect for putting together an actionable plan to take your first steps.

Winter is coming, my love. It’s time to prepare. The next two months bring an opportunity to fortify your foundations, focus your energy, and adapt to life’s shifting cycles. Consider it a season to release what no longer serves you and nurture what will sustain you in the seasons ahead.

While 2025 will bring monumental changes, this week offers a chance to lay the groundwork. The energy is quieter but no less powerful—perfect for reflection and planning.

Monday 12/30

• Capricorn 🌑 New Moon | 5:26 pm eastern
• ☽ ☌ ☉ at 09° 43‘ Capricorn 

Monday the big story is the Capricorn New Moon which goes exact at 5:26 pm eastern. 

The Capricorn New Moon brings a quiet but steady focus on building something meaningful that require discipline and long-term planning. 

With support from Saturn, the ruler of the lunation, this energy encourages clarity and structure, offering a moment to reflect on practical steps toward your goals - kind of perfect for that new year new you vibe ;)

• Best for: Setting clear intentions, focusing on long-term commitments, and working through practical challenges with determination.
• Potential Challenges: Feeling weighed down by responsibilities, struggling to start something new, or overthinking the need for perfection before taking action.

If you’re the type to do New Year’s resolutions - this is the year for it. 

Tuesday 12/31

• ☽ at 14° 28‘ Capricorn ✳ ♄ at 14° 28‘ Pisces | 2:02 am eastern
• ☽ at 23° 38‘ Capricorn △ ♅ at 23° 38‘ Taurus | 6:30 pm eastern

Tuesday is steady and practical with a spark of innovation that can help you with those New Year’s resolutions. 

• Best for: Tackling practical tasks, making thoughtful decisions, and finding creative solutions to everyday challenges.
• Potential Challenges: Feeling pressured by responsibilities, overthinking changes, or struggling to adapt when plans shift unexpectedly.

Wednesday 01/01

• ☽ at 27° 18‘ Capricorn ✳ ♆ 27° 18‘ Pisces | 1:02 am eastern
• ☽ V/C | 1:02 - 5:49 am eastern
• ☽ ▻ Aquarius | 5:49 am eastern
• ☽ ☌ ♇ 01° 04‘ Aquarius | 7:44 am eastern
• ☽ at 01° 43‘ Aquarius  ☍ ♂︎ at 01° 43‘  Leo | 8:53 am eastern

Wednesday lights the match as the Moon collides with Pluto and then faces off against Mars. Detonation will likely happen on Thursday or Friday. 

In general, today is intense and focused but you may run into some emotionally charged or confrontational situations. It should be very easy to spot any underlying tension but it starts to clear up pretty quickly so you can get focused on the bigger picture of what really matters as 2025 kicks off.

• Best for: Addressing deep issues, channeling determination into meaningful action, and gaining clarity in emotionally charged situations.
• Potential Challenges: Feeling overwhelmed by strong emotions, dealing with confrontational dynamics, or struggling to manage frustration when things don’t go as planned.

Thursday 01/02

• ☽ at 13° 04‘ Aquarius △ ♃ at 13° 04‘ Gemini | 4:51 am eastern
• ☽ at 22° 38‘ Aquarius ✳ ☿ at 22° 38‘ Sagittarius  | 9:33 pm eastern
•  ☿ Leaves his shadow | 10:14 pm eastern
• ♀︎ ▻ Pisces | 10:24 pm eastern
• ☽ at 23° 35‘ Aquarius □ ♅ at 23° 35‘ Taurus | 11:12 pm eastern
• ☽ V/C | 11:12 pm - January 3 at 10:21 am eastern 

Thursday is intense and determined but there’s support to be had in the form of curiosity and remaining open minded. The thing is…

There is a Mars-Pluto opposition that goes exact a little before 3am on Friday that will be building alllllll day on Thursday. 

The Mars-Pluto opposition brings a strategic, high-stakes energy, like a chess match where every move matters. Patience and long-term thinking can make all the difference, but impulsive reactions or power plays could be easier to tap into. 

Read the room carefully and think several steps ahead before acting.

• Best for: Planning strategically, navigating complex dynamics, and making decisions with long-term goals in mind.
• Potential Challenges: Overreacting to pressure, getting drawn into unnecessary conflicts, or underestimating the consequences of impulsive actions.

Things get even more exciting when most people will already be done with their day - so think of this as what you’ll be waking up to on Friday morning.

First, Mercury leaves his retrograde shadow at 10:14 pm eastern. All of the rethinking and being held back are over and it is full steam ahead.  Communication gets easier and clarity is restored.  

Next, we have Venus moving into Pisces, her sign of exaltation, at 10:24 pm eastern. 

In Pisces, Venus emphasizes connection, compassion, unconditional love, and creative vision but can also blur boundaries or lead to impractical expectations.

Venus will stay in Pisces until February 4th, but because of her upcoming retrograde in Aries, she’ll return to Pisces from March 27th to April 30th, making this a two-part story. 

This transit emphasizes themes of emotional depth, creativity, and reassessing what truly feels right in relationships and personal values.

• Best for: Meaningful connections, creativity, and reflecting on what feels emotionally fulfilling.
• Potential Challenges: Feeling unsure about priorities, overextending in relationships, or struggling to define what truly matters.

Friday 01/03

• ♂︎ at 01° 08‘ Leo ☍ ♇ at 01° 08‘  Aquarius | 2:21 am eastern
• 🌒 Waxing Crescent Moon | 7:33 am eastern
• ☽ ▻ Pisces | 10:21 am eastern
• ☽ ☌ ♀︎ at 00° 34‘  Pisces  | 11:20 am eastern 

Friday the Mars-Pluto opposition hits its peak at 2:21 am eastern, amplifying themes of power, strategy, and high-stakes decisions. 

Fortunately, there is a shift in energy as the Moon moves into Pisces at 10:21 am eastern and connects with Venus softens some of the tension. 

As the day moves on, it becomes more expansive and possibly a bit overwhelming.

• Best for: Handling complex situations with care, connecting emotionally with others, and finding creative ways to address challenges.
• Potential Challenges: Overcommitting, feeling emotionally stretched, or losing focus amidst heightened emotions and big ideas.

Saturday 01/04

• ☽ at 12° 51‘  Pisces □ ♃ at 12° 51‘ Gemini | 8:33 am eastern
• ☽ at 14° 34‘ Pisces ✳ ☉ at 14° 34‘ Capricorn  | 11:31 am eastern
• ☽ ☌ ♄ at 14° 48‘ Pisces  | 11:56 am eastern
• ☉ at 14° 49‘ Capricorn ✳ ♄ at 14° 49‘ Pisces | 5:35 pm eastern 

Saturday is steady and focused which should make it much easier to handle responsibilities and make progress on important goals. It’s a great day to get all of the things done but the weight of expectations or obligations might feel a bit heavier than usual.

• Best for: Tackling important tasks, organizing, and following through on commitments with focus.
• Potential Challenges: Feeling bogged down by responsibilities, self-doubt, or struggling to manage the need for both productivity and downtime.

Sunday 01/05

• ☽ at 23° 32‘ Pisces ✳ ♅ at 23° 32‘ Taurus | 2:56 am eastern
• ☽ at 25° 52‘ Pisces □ ☿ at 25° 52‘ Sagittarius  | 6:57 am eastern
• ☽ ☌ ♆ at 27° 22‘ Pisces | 9:30 am eastern
• ☽ V/C | 9:30 am - 2:00 pm eastern
• ☽ ▻ Aries | 2:00 pm eastern
• ☽ at 00° 14‘ Aries △ ♂︎ at 00° 14‘ Leo | 2:25 pm eastern
• ☽ ☌ ☊ at 00° 26‘ Aries  | 2:45 pm eastern
• ☽ at 01° 12‘ Aries ✳ ♇ at 01° 12‘ Aquarius | 4:05 pm eastern

Sunday starts off dreamy and kind of meandering. It might be a little harder to get up and get going.

However, once the Moon moves into Aries at 2:00 pm eastern the vibe is bold and action-oriented. There’s support for taking the initiative and taking action on what feels meaningful.

There’s a strong sense of momentum and purpose, but it could be easy to push too hard or overlook the nuances of a situation in the rush to move forward.

Best for: Starting new projects, making confident decisions, and addressing challenges with focus and determination.
Potential Challenges: Moving too quickly without considering all angles, overcommitting, or struggling to stay flexible when plans shift.

Until next time, my wish for you is a formidable plan written in clay. -Robin💋

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