∴ Twisn Astrostyle ∵January 18th-24th
Slip some business cards into your wallet or clutch. On Monday, go-getter Mars and enchanting Neptune will join forces in the most social sectors of your chart. You’ll be a magnet for magnates—and you could meet these powerful people anywhere from the elevator to the dog park. (Good reason to banish any traces of resting bitch face while you’re waiting in long lines.) Got something to buzz about? With Neptune in your tech-savvy eleventh house, tap into the power of social media to spread the word. You could even find some collaborators online. Or one particular person—someone you already know, even—could step forward with an offer to help you bring a big idea to fruition. Have the vibes in an existing group been a bit too heavy or dreary? Intervention time! Revive the levity to get everyone to lighten up. A little luxury will help, too: Hold your meetings at a decadent pastry shop or in side-by-side massaging chairs as you talk shop over spa pedicures. Maybe it’s time to plan that department or company-wide retreat, Taurus. You could be the one to pick up the baton on organizing that. Remember: One rotten Braeburn can spoil the whole barrel. Mars brings confidence. If you have to evict someone from your entourage, or issue a code red, “back it up, honey” warning, you’ll be able to assert yourself with dignity and a dose of Neptunian grace.
More momentum for your career comes on Wednesday the 20th when the Sun heads into Aquarius and your success-obsessed tenth house until February 19. Ready to leap into a new league with the VIP movers and shakers? Affirmative. With the stylish Sun heating things up, make sure you’re presenting like the consummate pro. Upgrade your wardrobe with high-powered career staples and make sure any materials you hand out (or send as carbon-free PDFs) are gorgeously designed. Aquarius is a social sign, so a good deal of your success hinges on knowing the right people—and wowing them with your quality offerings. Line up the networking events and power lunches. Volunteering at a high-profile charity event is another way to get your boot in the door while the Sun is in humanitarian Aquarius. Hey, you never know who might be stuffing gift bags right alongside you. Making friends in high places can be helpful now, but don’t underestimate the power of what Malcolm Gladwell dubbed “Outliers”—the modern-day equivalent of the advisors to the royals. The second-in-command might be more accessible, but also more influential. Expect to burn some midnight oil as you press forward with your missions. And tap the “wise men” in your circle, too, as the tenth house is the masculine realm. On a personal note, improving your relationships with men—and clearing away any lingering “daddy issues”—could be a mission between now and February 19. If the world of Y-chromosomes continues to mystify you, we recommend the brilliant work of Allison Armstrong at https://queenscode.com.
On Saturday, the full moon in Leo and your domestic zone beams in on home and family affairs. Do you love where you live or are you ready to stake out new territory? Blissed-out Bulls will be motivated to play host, interior decorator, or even temporary landlord. You could spend the weekend moving furniture around (bonus points if you’re guided by a Feng Shui Bagua map), pinning decor porn, or researching school districts and property taxes in a far-off postal code. Hey, Taurus: Could that empty area of your home be turned into an Airbnb profit machine? This may be worth exploring now. One hitch: Mercury is retrograde until January 25, so wait a week or two before making appointments with realtors or posting photos of your rustic-chic pied-a-terre on a rental site. The dinner party, however, could be epic—especially if it means reuniting with pals from your past. Squabbles with relatives and roomies may reach the boiling point, necessitating a raw and honest conversation about your shared household responsibilities. You might just redraw that old-fashioned chore chart and post it somewhere visible, especially if people have been mistaking you for their maid. This full moon could also bring back an incredible woman from your past or a group of ladies whom you just love. Let’s hear it for the girls!
✈ “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”
Henry Miller