Aquarius Weekly Horoscope

Here’s a white flag, Aquarius. Now, would you please surrender already? You’ve been hanging on so tightly to an idea, belief or situation, yet nothing seems to be clicking into place. Perhaps the universe is trying to tell you something: It’s either not the right time or not the right fit. Let this one rest for a bit while the chips fall where they may. With the sun spending its final five days in Capricorn and your 12th house of completions, this is the week to release your grip. Letting go doesn’t mean giving up—quite the contrary. When you stop clinging so tightly to a view of how things “should” be, you create space for new possibilities to flow in. Miracles arise in the unknown realm, after all, not the man-made universe.

On Saturday the 19th, the sun blazes into Aquarius, officially kicking off your birth month. Don’t you want to start your new year of life with a fresh, clean slate? Dragging baggage from 2012 along for the journey is not advised. Forgiveness may be the missing ingredient in the healing equation. Who’s the person you’re blaming for your current state of unhappiness or unrest? Although you may be justifiably angry, dwelling in the rage is only bringing you down. This person failed to meet your expectations, yes. But perhaps the problem is that you wanted more than he or she could give in the first place. Take your Svengali down from the pedestal and try to accept his or her human foibles. No, this doesn’t necessarily mean you should write another chapter together now, but at least you can take some space with love.

Then again, are YOU the person you need to forgive? You set the bar high, o Achieving One, and demand a lot of yourself. But news flash: You ARE a mere mortal. Absolve yourself of guilt and shame, and stop beating yourself up. Nothing good can come of dwelling in that emotional quagmire. A session with a healing practitioner, therapist, coach or mentor can help you sort through the tangled feelings and cut yourself some slack. Reach out to your circle of support before Friday and let your friends be there for you too. If you’re healing from a medical issue or lingering winter malaise, just chill this week; don’t keep pushing yourself and end up relapsing. Getting lots of R&R will see you back on your feet by the weekend.

Now, back to Saturday, the bright and shining moment in the week! On this day, the sun AND Mercury both move into Aquarius, making you Lady Gaga expressive. The sun will hang in your sign till February 19, and Mercury until February 5. Adding fuel to this incredible fire is go-getter Mars, which has been parked in Aquarius since New Year’s Eve. Pumped up with that much star power, there’s no holding you back now. It’s time to unleash that offbeat, playful, can-do Aquarius spirit that draws people to you like a moth to a flame. You’re motivated to reinvent yourself, refreshing the Aquarius brand with a new look and feel. Don’t be surprised if the weekend finds you swiveling in the salon chair while your hair is streaked varying shades of neon, or shopping for one-of-a-kind accessories at a funky consignment shop.

All the world’s your stage beginning this weekend, so find a way to flaunt your talents. Head to an audition, sign up for an amateur night competition, shoot a video series of yourself doing what you do best. The world is captivated by watching you in action now! With all this renewal energy afoot, registering for a training, self-development workshop or educational retreat would be the best birthday present you could gift yourself this year. This might even be a career-related move, something that is bound to put money in the bank.

In love, your independent spirit soars again. Have you been a little needy, clingy or overly involved since the holidays? Ugh, Aquarius—Nagging Nelly is not the role you’re here to play. Reinstate your “live and let live” mantra and give the one you love some breathing room. You’ll be doing yourself the biggest favor of all, since YOU are the one who actually requires more freedom. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.