Daily horoscope for January 2, 2023

Life is what we make it today. We begin with determined Mercury supporting dreamy Neptune, leading us to discuss our idealistic hopes and dreams. Unfortunately, the confident Sun’s clash with wounded Chiron may reopen old emotional wounds and cause loneliness. Still, once perfectionist Venus moves into forward-thinking Aquarius at 9:09 pm EST, we’re able to leave the past in the past. As the sensitive Moon dances into breezy Gemini, our emotions are likely to be more light-hearted and free. We’re ready to let things go.

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March 21-April 19

Old embarrassments may sneak back into your mind. Perhaps an aspect of your personality was judged as a flaw in your past, and now you find yourself asked to show this side of you. Criticism can be constructive, but complaints regarding things you can’t change about yourself are unkind and unnecessary! It might be time to set down this past perception and rewrite your mindset. After all, it was originally someone else’s viewpoint, and you don’t have to let it harry you forever.

April 20-May 20

Your friends could be able to help you through a recent difficult time. Worrying may be an issue for you, whether there’s a cause for anxiety or not, which can make it understandably hard to focus. However, reaching out to your friends is a good way to distract yourself from any negative thoughts that are bothering you. Listening to their stories and jokes and sharing your own with them, as well as maybe venting about your concerns, can help you feel a bit lighter.

May 21-June 20

You might find yourself standing alone at this time. Emotional sensitivity is possible for you, with the Moon entering your sign, and others may notice this increased vulnerability. There’s a tendency for you to spiral into negativity, so try to be aware of what you’re saying and how you’re coming across to others. Others could be baiting you as well, so avoid playing into any negative influence! Stand tall and remember that having emotions makes you human — it doesn’t make you weak.

June 21-July 22

Struggles with your responsibilities can occur without warning. The other people around you may become bossier, or your job might suddenly require extra care. On top of this, you could also be more prone to being taken advantage of or talked into attending events that you didn’t initially want to participate in. Be wary of people trying to manipulate you, and don’t hesitate to stand up to people who try to get you to do their work for them. You’ve got enough on your plate!

July 23-August 22

A friend may need your compassion today. You might find yourself counseling someone over their struggles, especially if you have the ability to empathize with them and act as a shoulder to cry on. However, if you have your own problems, they might not be able to respond in kind, which can feel unfair — no matter how much they wish they could help. Consider looking for someone else who you can share with or expressing yourself on your own through artistic means.

August 23-September 22

Passion for productivity doesn’t mean that it’ll be easy to get along with others in the process. You are capable of making your dreams a reality by working hard! Still, others might be less willing to help you than normal, and you may find that they’re downright dismissive of your dreams or even just your to-do list. With a lack of help or delays caused by other people, you could be working slowly. Be patient — seeing things through should be worth the effort.

September 23-October 22

A situation similar to one from your past could be just around the corner. You might feel at odds with a loved one, and even when this is someone that you’ve invested quite a bit of time into, anxiety could be urging you to run away instead of working together to solve your issue and find closure. Being right in this instance probably isn’t worth throwing away the entire relationship. Do what you can to heal without hiding from the problem.

October 23-November 21

Struggles can be healed through empathy. Someone may be especially angry or passive-aggressive — and it could be a person that you don’t normally get along with. Despite your shared history and the way they’re acting out, allowing them to vent their feelings and sharing your own might help the tension dissipate. It might seem unnatural at the time, but you could find that you’re able to connect with them in a way that you weren’t expecting to be possible.

November 22-December 21

You may be more dependent on others than usual. A best friend or close partner might seem like the best person to spend all your time with. Even if that’s temporarily fun, the hours may begin to drag on sooner rather than later. Distance can actually make the heart grow fonder, and when you’re not constantly around your loved one, you’ll be better able to appreciate them once you’re reunited. Try to spend some time with someone else — or with yourself!

December 22-January 19

An opportunity to express yourself could take you off guard today, leading to some hesitation. No matter how much you’d like to showcase your creative side, the fear of disappointing your family or another important group that you belong to can still weigh you down. You’re allowed to want to make your family proud, but it isn’t the only factor that you should take into consideration. It’s your life, and you should be able to do what would make you happy.

January 20-February 18

You might be scared of saying the wrong thing right now. The spotlight could be on you, with more focus being given to your thoughts and opinions by the people around you, but you may still be holding back to avoid stepping on others’ toes. While it is good to keep the peace in your environment, it’s also not healthy to repress your true emotions. You’ll never know if others secretly feel the same way if you don’t say anything. Be brave and speak up!

February 19-March 20

Childhood memories could come up at any moment. Allowing yourself to contemplate these recollections, whether they’re positive or negative, can be healing for your inner child. You may also realize that you’re feeling alienated from other people — not necessarily because they are trying to make you feel this way, but their differing experiences could leave you concerned that you don’t belong. Don’t give in to these fears. Everyone is unique and feels isolated sometimes, even the people you wouldn’t expect to worry about that.

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