EMMA GARDINER

2025​

 

Something's in the air

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From an astrological perspective, 1st January does not signify the new year; the new year begins at the spring equinox around 21st March. However the intense societal focus on the first day of this modern Gregorian calendar does give it weight and importance. The power of the collective mind and the way our work culture is structured is strong.

 

2025 will be a year of movement and change. The Lunar Nodes, Rahu and Ketu, will also move signs as they do every 18 months and our karmic healing moves forward into new territory. Jupiter will offer growth and opportunity as it shifts into its exaltation of Cancer. Whilst Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will all briefly change signs providing a preview of the changes to come.

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Aries

 

Life may feel frustratingly slow until March as Mars, your planetary ruler is still retrograde. The spring time offers a great chance to focus on relationships, perhaps your lover will even offer something special to you. The latter half of the year will give you the opportunity to improve and expand your home and even make some wise investments. Saturn will enter your sign briefly this year from the end of May until September, which can bring a new set of responsibilities in the form of career and work. It’s the kind of work that you’ll have to do with little public recognition yet it will be vital for creating a sturdy foundation.

 

 

Taurus

 

For the first quarter of the year, your home and private life is still a major focus for you and you may feel more comfortable spending time alone or attending a retreat. You may also feel like it’s a good time to get back in touch with your friends and social circle. Saturn will transit your 12th house from the end of May until September which can indicate the arrival of some responsibilities and restrictions outside of your control or may indicate that you have to work hard against an unnatural desire to procrastinate. From the summer you can enjoy travelling and your siblings can be a source of happiness for you.

 

 

Gemini

 

You’re still feeling lucky, Gemini, as Jupiter is still in your sign until June. Jupiter will then transit your 2nd house for about 12 months which is a great time to increase your finances. This spring you can experience success in your career and perhaps go back to an old hobby or team sport with friends. This year you you may start to feel that some of your friends become a burden in your life, and as such you may even make friends with people who are older than you as you are starting to feel the need to live with more maturity and wisdom.

 

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Cancer

 

Mars will be retrograde in your sign until the end of February which is asking you to reconsider your course of action. Matters of career and higher education come under review this spring, perhaps you feel the need to retrain to do something you truly enjoy. From May you have a great opportunity to receive a promotion or public recognition for you work but it doesn’t come without putting in hard work and dedication. This should come easily to your from June as Jupiter will enter your sign, giving you all the inspiration and optimism you need to drive forward with your true purpose.

 

 

Leo

 

A profound lesson in relationships awaits you this January, opening up a deeper level of understanding on how you relate to yourself and others. In fact, 2025 is a wonderful year to get into studying ancient history or go on a meditative retreat. You may feel so inspired to travel to a distant place, externally or internally. Finances will also be important for you to manage this year, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to not overspend incase an unexpected expense appears.

 

 

Virgo

 

Ketu, the south node of the Moon, will transit your sign for the next 18th months which means that you will experience several eclipses in your sign. Eclipses have the power to turn your life around often in unexpected ways. It’s a good idea to take care of your body and physical wellbeing. You relationships and mutual finances will come into focus this year also, do you need to create some boundaries and restrictions in these areas? From June, Jupiter will transit your 11th house bringing the opportunity to expand your social circle and become a valued part of community groups.

 

 

Libra

 

The year begins with the opportunity to reconsider how you balance relationship dynamics, both romantic and professional. From May onwards you will likely become more aware of any unfair burdens and responsibilities and feel inclined to create proper boundaries where there were none before. For some this can mean restructuring a relationship but for others it can mean difficulty and break up. From June your career can take off dear Libra, so make haste while the wind is in your sails!

 

 

Scorpio

 

Your ruling Planet, Mars, is still retrograde until the end of February which is prompting you to turn inward and reassess your action plan. This spring time, Venus will retrograde through your 5th and 6th houses, asking you to take note of anything which is causing you unnecessary stress. Getting back into a much loved past time or artistic activity could be just what you need. From June you have the perfect opportunity to become more involved in higher education and study, travel to a foreign country or publicise your work.

 

 

Sagittarius

 

Peace and harmony can descend on your home and family this spring as Venus retrogrades through your 4th and 5th houses. From May you might feel as if you have less time or money to spend on your usual leisure activities, and you may opt for solitary hobbies that don’t break the bank. If you haven’t been feeling quite like your usual optimistic self these past couple of years then you can look forward to June when Jupiter, your ruling planet will enter Cancer it’s sign of exaltation. For the next 12 months you can trust your wise sense of judgement.

 

 

Capricorn

 

The pressure in your relationships should start to subside this spring and be exchanged for joy and good fortune from the summer onwards! Venus retrograde this March can bring you the opportunity to redecorate your home or even improve the way you travel, perhaps by getting a new car or changing your daily commute. Your ruling planet, Saturn will transit your 4th house from May which indicates it’s time to create a strong foundation in your home life as you start to focus on building a place for you to settle down.

 

 

Aquarius

 

The first half of the year still sees some heated tension within your relationships, but this should start to subside as Mars leaves your 7th house in June. Your finances could get a boost this spring and from May you can be relieved of the financial pressures of the past couple of years. With the Sun about to conjoin Pluto in your sign mid January, you’re going to receive some insight into the deeper lessons you’re going to work on for the next 20 years.

 

 

Pisces

 

Venus transiting your sign in January will allow you to feel more beautiful and attractive and even improve your physical wellbeing. This is a welcome influence considering Mars has been inflicting some stress on you by transiting your 6th house for a while. Venus will transit your 2nd house of finances this spring, alleviating some financial pressure but when Saturn enters Aries in May it will be time to cut back on spending and focus on earning money through hard work and diligence. Don’t let it spoil your fun though, Jupiter transits your 5th house from June so you can look forward to a summer of fun!

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