Kerry Ward has been reading and teaching tarot for over 25 years, and alongside her work as Horoscope contributor for Cosmopolitan UK, has worked for Cosmopolitan US, too. You can book a personal, written tarot reading with her, which comes as a beautifully illustrated brochure, while she is also the published author of Power Purpose Practice, Card of the Day Tarot and The Good Karma Tarot. She also created the Crystal Magic Tarot deck. Follow her on Instagram @mytarotbella for weekly forecasts, insights, and tarot teachings, or find her on LinkedIn.
Hardened scientists will tell you astrology doesn't work. Believers will tell you it does. Who is right? They are both right. It depends on what you mean by the word "work". Astrology is the belief that the alignment of stars and planets affects every individual's mood, personality, and environment, depending on when he was born. Astrologers print horoscopes in newspapers that are personalized by birth date. These horoscopes make predictions in people's personal lives, describe their personalities, and give them advice; all according to the position of astronomical bodies. A survey conducted by the National Science Foundation found that 41% of respondents believe that astrology is "very scientific" or "sort of scientific". Let us break the original question into two separate, more specific, questions: 1) Does the position of astronomical bodies affect a person's life? 2) Can horoscopes make people feel better? These questions are both very different. Both can be determined scientifically.
Welcome to the year 2023, and congratulations on surviving another trip around the sun. This year brings a plethora of retrogrades and a scattering of potentially life-disrupting eclipses. And, of course, all the planetary transit that uniquely affects your star sign. While there are many crucial dates to be aware of, try to enjoy the act of reading your own horoscope. After all, the whole point is to have fun, and no matter how scary any retrograde or eclipse sounds, you can rest assured that you've survived such cosmic occurrences before and will undoubtedly thrive past them once more. You get stronger each year, so 2023 is just an opportunity to continue manifesting your dreams into reality.
If you're interested in learning more about the zodiac, check out our guide to each sign's unique personality traits and tendencies from renowned astrologer and author Aliza Kelly. Now, keep reading for the lowdown on the year's retrogrades, eclipses, and how the stars will impact your sign.
You're a rock star, Aquarius. The new year teaches that you can encourage others to be their best selves through positive reinforcement. You have a reputation for neglecting your personal life while you're busy saving the world. One of your lessons this year is that change often begins at a personal level. This is especially true while your ruling planet, rebellious Uranus, goes retrograde. Thankfully, the stars indicate that you succeed in nurturing your relationships this year and, as a result, see growth in your social circle, love life, and career. Read your full 2023 horoscope here.
When it comes to love, 2023 asks you to go ahead and have the tough conversations, Pisces. As the last sign of the zodiac, you're often called the wisest star sign. So, you should know by now that define-the-relationship talks only become more stressful the longer you procrastinate. Regarding your friendships, don't get so caught up in the business of your love life this year that you neglect them. This year also encourages you to accept professional praise (as some may come your way) and admit that you enjoy fame and recognition, even if you are the final and wisest sign of the zodiac. Read your full 2023 horoscope here.
When 2023 begins, your ruling planet, Mars, will be retrograde. Lean into this as an excuse to rest up early in the new year. Things get busy quickly. Soon, Mars injects passion into stagnant relationships, while Venus helps keep the romance flowing. The new year sees you becoming sincere and assertive regarding your needs in love and other areas of your life. Your friends will provide a crucial foundation that helps you in love and steadies you in your career. And, speaking of your professional life, several days indicate abundance is coming your way. Just prepare to release a bad habit (or bad relationship) when Pluto goes retrograde. Read your full 2023 horoscope here.
When your ruling planet, Venus, is retrograde, not only should you avoid making significant changes to your appearance, but your love and professional life could be affected, too. However, the main lesson Venus wants to convey in 2023 is the importance of celebrating yourself, Taurus, so this year's birthday may be extra special. Regarding love, try to be as honest and authentic as possible. Not only does this avoid miscommunication and make the several Mercury retrogrades that go down this year more leisurely, but it also keeps you in control. If you're not the one ending unfulfilling relationships, the lunar eclipse in your sign most definitely will. Read your full 2023 horoscope here.
When the year begins, your ruling planet Mercury is retrograde, Gemini. From there, 2023 brings three more Mercury retrogrades. Rather than worry about these times, which bring back exes and trigger miscommunication, learn how to navigate them stress-free. Regarding matters of love, this year reminds you that intimacy and hot sex can coexist even in casual set-ups, and the importance of human connection. In particular, 2023 sees you establishing a support system through friendships. But to maintain them you want to read how to navigate the chaotic eclipse that falls in Aries and your 11th House of Friendship. Plus, there's reason to celebrate your career early in the new year. Read your full 2023 horoscope here.
Because you're ruled by the moon, you must pay extra attention to the lunar eclipses this year, Cancer. In particular, there's also a full moon and lunar eclipse in Scorpio on Friday, May 5, in your 5th House of Pleasure, which could bring major shakeups to your sex and love life. But don't worry, the stars want what's best for you and not just in romance. The new year sees you not only expanding your social circle but discovering that your new friends love your old friends. And while no astrologer can promise money in this economy, read on to learn what dates are the most promising for your career. (Hint: Leo season is important.) Read your full 2023 horoscope here.
The new year has the potential to bring major passion to your love life, Leo. However, for this to happen, you must channel the influence of warrior Mars in healthy ways, such as through kinky sex or pillow fights, rather than through actual bickering. But don't get so caught up in sex marathons that you forget to nourish your friendships. Not only is your social circle the pillar of your support system, but 2023 sees you finding networking opportunities through friends. And, yes, it's okay to accept a little help even if you are a prideful lion. Just don't forget to schedule time for catnaps, as this busy year requires plenty of rest. Read your full 2023 horoscope here.
While our country's economy is far too messed up for an astrologer to promise cash, there are still days the stars indicate are beneficial for your career and abundance. After a successful summer, you see professional momentum in the fall, especially around your season, Virgo. But your career is not the only thing on your mind. This is a year for the record books regarding love, especially as the seasons change around the time the sun enters Virgo. Can a summer fling show long-term potential and can you survive the eclipses without jeopardizing your friendships? You'll have to read your entire horoscope to find out. Read your full 2023 horoscope here.
Remember, Libra, try to avoid making any major changes to your appearance while your ruling planet, pretty Venus, is retrograde in 2023 (Saturday, July 22 - Sunday, September 3). Any other time is excellent for switching up your hair or your entire look. Your wellness routine is one of many areas of your life to undergo changes in 2023. This year sees movement in your social circle. You're making new friends, but don't worry, you're pleased to see that they get along fabulously with your established ones. And while every month contains romantic moments, by the time Mars enters your sign at the end of August, you will find yourself happy in love and sex, even if it doesn't look like what you expected. Read your full 2023 horoscope here.
When 2023 begins, Scorpio, one of your ruling planets, Mars, is retrograde. As a result, you're feeling calm and ready to cuddle. You're a sign known for your fierce sexuality, but this year asks you to expand your experience of sensuality. One of your themes this year is to stop equating passion with chaos and learn to find joy in calm, stable relationships, whether romantic, platonic, or professional. When Pluto, your other ruling planet, goes retrograde, you're tasked with letting go of a bad habit, such as social media stalking ('fess up, Scorpio). Thankfully, 2023 sees you growing closer with new friends and generally growing and nurturing your support system. As a result, you need to use your infamous stinger less than usual this year as long as you keep your cool during the eclipse that falls in your sign. Read your full 2023 horoscope here.
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