January 2022 Gemini Horoscope

January will challenge and shape your inherent skills of communication. As a Gemini, you are ruled by Mercury- the planet of communication. Regardless of what form it may take, whether it’s a written report or casual gossip, you thrive off of communication. You are a natural talker who enjoys the connection with other people that it inherently provides. However, the planetary shifts and transits this month will thoroughly challenge your preconceived notions about communication. Relying on your usual communication style will simply not cut it anymore. While this may have served you well in the past, the world around you has changed and you must adapt to continue to flourish. Luckily for Gemini, the mutable air sign, no one is more adept at accepting change than you are.

The new moon in Capricorn on January 2nd will inspire the first inkling of change. The new moon will inspire you to focus on personal growth and seek your full potential. You will be able to receive further clarity and insight into your own psyche. You may have an epiphany in this regard, but more likely than not, this personal growth will heighten your enthusiasm for life. However, it is important for you not to get too impulsive and overexcited- this will lead to many a mistake. Don’t try to rush into things too quickly. Patience is a virtue, one that requires extra work on your part.

Starting on January 14th, Mercury will enter into retrograde. This transition will instill change and challenges to your character. Your usual routine may be interrupted. While you will not initially be too happy about this, you will gradually come to appreciate this intervention. Your past approach to life and work has become a bit stagnant. In order to continue to grow and thrive, change is much needed. While it may be easy to become frustrated when a lot of change occurs all at once, make sure to keep in mind that this strain is only temporary.

Mercury in retrograde will also be an amazing time for you to expand your own personal creativity and intelligence. Mercury retrograde has a reputation for being a difficult time of forced change. However, there are several upsides to this transit as well. You will feel incredibly inspired, even by the most mundane of things. You will also be able to connect with past friendships and revive bonds you thought were long gone. These reinstated relationships will also inspire you to reflect on your current friendships and other relationships.