WELCOME TO KAT LANE'S ASTROCAST, A WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE FORECAST THAT HELPS YOU PLAN BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON.

KAT'S OVERVIEW FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 12

To find out the Cosmic Climate for each day, click on the sign links in the overview below or the sign buttons that follow it. Remember, the Cosmic Climate affects us all, regardless of what sign we happen to be. New to the AstroCast? Check out How It Works.

Power Up!
The week kicks off with the Scorpio Moon presiding over two of the most productive and even enjoyable days we’ve had in a while! Yes, you read that right. This deep, dark Moon will be quite cheerful, not Scorpio’s usual M.O. On MONDAY, the Moon will be harmonizing with smooth-talking Mercury and prolific Jupiter, both of which are adept at communications and self-promotion. Your powers of persuasion will be elevated, making this a great day to circulate, work your connection, and get your message out. And with Mars imparting a major shot of moxie, you’ll have plenty of confidence and drive. Keep in the mind that the Moon is waning in strength and don’t waste time trying to make new associates. Instead, focus on reconnecting with clients and colleagues. This would also be a good time to revamp your bio, resume and any other marketing materials you have, so you’ll be ready to go when the opportunity arises.
TUESDAY’s Scorpio Moon will be feeling the love from the bright Sun, resourceful Venus and can-do Saturn. This will be an especially productive morning, great for creative collaborations and bringing unfinished projects to completion. Toward afternoon, you’ll be further galvanized by maverick Uranus and visionary Neptune. Stay open to inspiration that comes from out of the blue. At 5:59p, the Moon will short out and go Void. It’s a brief one, just make sure that’s not the time make a major commitment, purchase or decision. (Read all about the dos and don’ts of the Void Moon here.) At 6:34p, the Moon zooms into rollicking Sagittarius, making for a very lively evening. Plan something fun!

Giddyap!
WEDNESDAY has a split personality. On the one hand, the high-minded Sagittarius Moon will be bolstered by the coupling of purposeful Saturn and resourceful Venus, lending concentration, creativity and drive. On the other, it will have to contend with a multitasking Mercury and excessive Jupiter, running at full gallop. If there’s a downside to all this exuberance, it’s that you could fall into the Sagittarius trap of overpromising and overextending, which increases the likelihood of jumping to conclusions, overlooking key details or even blurting out something you may later regret. The good news is you are aware of these pitfalls and will summon Saturn’s good judgement and restraint to sidestep them. Advantage: Yours!
On THURSDAY, the adventurous and open-minded Sagittarius Moon will be spurred by an exciting link between creative Venus and innovative Uranus. This nonconformist dynamic encourages you to go off-road and forge your own path. It’s a day to be bold, inventive and experimental. Teamwork will also be fruitful, so why not reach out to colleagues for input? That tough project you’ve been wrestling with might benefit from some fresh perspectives and original thinking. Make the most of all this exciting energy while you can, because it will be curbed by the arrival of a spoilsport Saturn, toward early evening. I’m not saying your night will be a total washout, just set your expectations accordingly.

Roll’ Em Up!
Get ready to roll up your sleeves on FRIDAY, when the ultra-ambitious Capricorn Moon will be operating in its purest form. Without a cosmic cloud in the sky, you’re free to exploit the best of what this industrious Moon has to offer. Of course, with the Moon waning, you don’t want to launch anything new. Still, this much productivity is not to be wasted under any circumstances. This would be a great day to get organized and dispatch with everything, from works in progress to unfinished to-do lists. It’s a good time to clear the decks for the upcoming New Moon. Sync up with this buckle-down energy and you’ll clock through the day with astounding efficiency.

WEEKEND FORECAST
The workaholic Capricorn Moon continues through the weekend. But, take heart! It won’t be all work, no play. On SATURDAY, this serious Moon will be animated by a capricious Uranus and a high-spirited Jupiter, both advocating for more amusing and energetic diversions. That makes this a great day for all types of outdoor activities. Of course, if you wanted to work or do chores, efficient Saturn stands at the ready to lend a hand. But because it’s such a favorable aspect, that alternative is purely optional.
Ditto for SUNDAY, when the Capricorn Moon is flanked by positive aspects from no less than six planets! Sunday also features the New Moon in Capricorn. (Read more below.) At 4:47p, the Moon goes Void only to return, at 5:18p, in the friendly skies of Aquarius. Make that very friendly. Although Aquarius isn’t the most romantic sign, a warm embrace from Venus is sure to thaw this chill Moon, making SUNDAY the best date night this week!

New Moon in Capricorn: Great Hera!
Ready to make your big move? New Moons are potent times for initiating change and launching new ventures. And SUNDAY’s, in career-focused Capricorn, is nothing short of a clarion call to action. Just as the gods and goddesses gathered around Wonder Woman’s cradle to “christen” her with special gifts, a sextet of planets have assembled to endow you with the powers you need to achieve your long-term objectives and bring your dreams to fruition. No, you won’t be getting a tiara or a magic lasso. But … Neptune will bestow inspiration and insight; Mercury and Uranus will confer brainpower and ingenuity; the Sun and Mars will deliver daring and drive and Saturn will impart all the perseverance you need to set long-term goals into motion for 2026—and beyond. Surely, you can make something wonderful out of all this cosmic bounty over the next two weeks!