Horoscope for January 2018 for Pisces

January starts off with a full moon in Cancer. Because Cancer is a water sign like you, this full moon will be extra intense! Make sure to spend enough time on your own today, as you may need to recharge your batteries quite often. Your energy will be drained from being around others too much, so it is important to practice self-care the most. Start off the new year right, and ask yourself how you can be kinder to yourself this year!

Venus begins in your 11th house of friendships this month. What a lovely alignment for you, dear Pisces! You are such a great friend and are all about giving to others, which is why this aspect helps you in this regard. Venus is loving, peaceful, and harmonious, and she brings this energy into your friendship groups. You will also feel more loving towards humanity and society in general, and may feel inspired to help out in some way. If you are looking to meet that special someone, your best bet is to find them in a group, club, or organization of interest. This house rules groups of people rather than one on one relationships. If you are in a relationship, you will encourage your loved one to spend more time with your other friends this month, as you are looking to build a new family with these wonderful connections. On the 17th, Venus shifts into your 12th house of the subconscious. This can be a challenging alignment if you have emotional baggage from past relationships. It is important that you do the work necessary to process these feelings and eventually let go of them. Venus reminds you here that in order to create space for new love, you need to clear out your old. While this can be uncomfortable, the Universe never gives you anything you cannot handle, dear Pisces!

Mars begins in your 9th house of philosophy, freedom, and travel. It is an excellent time to travel and be amongst new places and people. Mars is highly energetic, and he will ensure that you get the most out of your adventures! If you do not want to travel, you might feel more inclined to learn about something new. Whether this is a new language, new subject, or a new hobby, Mars dives in head first into whatever you seek. While Mars does not often look before he leaps, this is the house of freedom, so this two pair quite well. If you do travel, make sure that you double check flights and plans, as things can shift unexpectedly in this alignment. On the 26th, Mars transitions into your 10th house of professional achievements and recognition. You will soar in the workplace, and you will fully commit yourself to completing any projects you have left behind. Others will notice how hard you are working and certainly commend you for staying late, coming in early, and getting your deadlines in on time. You will feel totally on top of the world because of Mars this month!

Mercury begins the month in your 10th house of professional development as well. Mars and Mercury usually work well together. If Mars is being too aggressive for your liking, Mercury can calm him down with stellar communication abilities. Mars' energy can be raw, animalistic, and unwavering, making him the fieriest of all the planets. Mercury is thought of as extremely practical and intellectual, so this is an excellent balance. It is wise to schedule any big meetings or make decisions before the 11th, as Mercury will be on your side in business dealings and communication. On the 11th, Mercury transits into your 11th house of friendships. Your focus will go from work to groups, and you may find yourself wanting to connect with your friends more than you have this past month. Mercury encourages you to go outside of your intellectual comfort zone, so this is a great opportunity to join a new book club or interest group. While you can be shy at times and in your own world, your communication skills with others will be flawless, so let Mercury guide you to new intellectual pursuits. You never know who you may meet, dear Pisces!

The Sun has been in your 10th house of work since last month, and he will be here until mid-January. Again, you are getting a boost in your professional sector, and you may identify yourself quite closely with your work. If you have lulls at work or seem to be hitting a dead end, do not take this as a sign that you are hitting a dead end as well. The Universe wants you to remember that you are not your job, and any work you do can change. Otherwise, this alignment encourages you to put your efforts in at work as long as it serves you. If you are feeling unhappy, it is a good time to look around for new opportunities. The Sun transits into your 11th house of friendships on the 19th. He will certainly shine and make going to parties, events, and other social outings a very enjoyable experience! You might also meet new people at the end of the month, since you may feel more outgoing than usual.

The full moon at the end of the month in Leo is another intense day for you, bookending the first full moon in Cancer. This full moon in Leo will help you to identify any fears and negative feelings about yourself. How is your ego bruised? What is the truth behind your emotions? How can you release these to create space for more positivity in your life? The full moon can be challenging for you, because it really tugs on your watery emotions. Let yourself process in whatever way is necessary. It is especially important to take good care of yourself, and take some time at the end of today to relax and unwind. Kindness begins from within, lovely Pisces!