The Much Needed Recipe for Your January (Astrologically guided).

What new lockdown recipe should you try based on your forecast?! I’ll tell ya!

Right so these food choices aren't completely random, I literally typed "most famous pandemic recipes" and synthesised the ones I felt were most appealing (although how appealing can a sourdough starter be? No offence bread-makers). Anywhooooo, have fun and try a new recipe out! Woooo! Happy 2021 people!

P.S.: I’ll link a recipe for each if you don’t know where to start :) For those who are Vegan, Veggie or any other restrictions take a look at: Minimalist Baker or Goodness Is.

Aries (March 21 - April 19) ♈️ |  Cocktails (any really!!)

R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y: the word for your 2020. Your ambition and dutiful persona sky-rocketed this year and so did these last six months as Mars has been soaring through your sign and picking on your cortisol levels.

This kind of intensity calms down as Mars enters Taurus in your second house of stability this month. You'll feel like you have the space for the two P's - priorities and productivity. Don't worry though, you don't have to do this by yourself. Count on your inner circle to help you out, preferably with some cocktails on the side.

Jupiter and Saturn will be in Aquarius in your fairly collaborative realm for some time which will allow you to have equilibrium in your decisions (hallelujah!). Advice is to leave important decisions before the first Mercury retrograde of the year which starts on the 30th this month. Like cocktails, this retrograde will require all ingredients to be measured to the brink, or else it'll certainly be a mocktail. 

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) ♉| Sandwich (any but preferably PBJ)

At laaaaaaaaaaast (sing it Etta James!). Struggle has been double (or quadruple) these past six months and you felt quite invisible or unable to show your potential.  Well the blues are over. January is themonth for you to shine through all that potential you've been [unintentionally] hiding. You're like a sandwich: people underestimate the power and tastefulness you carry...especially if you're a PBJ one or the old-but-always-works crisps sandwich.

Mars will be in your sign on the 6th this month and Uranus will be ending a five-month retrograde in your sign as well mid-month. All these forces will make you Wonder Woman UNSTOPABBLE!

To add to this, Jupiter and Saturn will flourish your achievement & career-driven zone in Aquarius for most of the month. This will really help you unleash your goodness and get you the recognition you actually deserve. Finally.

Get your plans and priorities done before Mercury retrograde starts on the 30th  though! Like a sandwich, you want to think of the steps you're taking to make the best one possible. Don't underestimate planning, it can only help you go far!

Gemini (May 21 - June 20) ♊|  Sourdough starter (the ultimate home essential atm)

Smells like fresh energy. Happy New Year! Jups and Sats will have their first full moon in Aquarius, out of your very intensity-filled house finally. You've probably been feeling like the past months (year perhaps) have brought out feelings you hadn't felt in quite some time... It's been tough to say the least. It's been transformational, just like a proper sourdough starter can be when you're making pretty much anything that requires it - from bread, to crumpets to pizza to anythingggggg. Exciting in'it?

Wanderlust is what the planets ask of you for much of this month. Trying new recipes (both in the kitchen and generally in life) can be quite productive this Jan. Let it flow, let it happen, like a sourdough starter should go!

Mars and Uranus unleash your imagination towards the end of the month so you'll be extra creative. This will really help what I was discussing previously. Get planning, brainstorming and ultimately: trying! Don't give up just because Miss Rona came to a party she wasn't invited to. Continue your own party. Make sure any decisions are made before the 30th as Mercury will turn retrograde that day ;)

Cancer (June 21 - July 22) ♋ |  Rhubarb _______

Here comes the fun dododo (that was my lil' Beatles rendition). The second half of 2020 has been pretty ambition-full which might mean you've either 1) have created na insta page with your arts n' crafts and now are a billionaire; 2) are tiktok famous; or 3) none of the above but are quite happy with how you've thrived in this pandemic.

Now: you're probably about to explode of burnout and stay put OOOR you're ready to take a step further. Like a true rhubarb fan, you'll invest in the recipe that makes most sense to your taste, whether that be rhubarb crumble or rhubarb jam. Or just plain rhubarb?

Whatever it is, get your friends on zoom (or your nan) and get cookin' because they'll be the best people to support your endeavours. Mars will be hitting on your inner circles and perhaps adding a someone special to it? Accept the flow of things here <3 We know it ain't HIVE, but it might be the best graft this pandemic.

Just a wee heads up: Mercury will enter retrograde on the 30th so you might want to get your data backed up and make sure as well that your communication is crystal clear! You know the drill with Mercs!!

Leo (July 23 - August 22) ♌|  Good, ol’, comforting lasagnaaaaaaa

Moving but going nowhere? I know you've been feeling like that lately and you've had layers and layers of strategic moves but no real big outcome. So does that mean you're ready to reach a final destination? I dunno, buuuuut I think you might be.

2021 will get rid of the fog (at least some of it) and you'll be able to set tangible goals. You might feel that you've created so many layers and strategies to those goals that you're a bit lost, so now is the time to clear everything up. Like a good, comforting lasagna, you'll want to have all the layers covered, not too many, not too little.

As the Sun is in Capri for most of the month, it'll hit your health-focused realm. How have you been feeling about these goals you've been setting? Maybe you're so busy that meal prep and self-care has gone AWOL. Well get on it!

Count on your friends this month. Sats and Jups will have their first full month in Aquarius in your partnership house. Use your partnerships to the fullest (and have some lasagna while you're at it!!).

Virgo (August 23 - September 22) ♍|  Bread

Hey drama lama. Cut that second word out this month as you'll be feeling grounded and in a good flow of life!! Despite Miss Rona, your 2020 was quite introspectively creative which has been pretty curious yet tiring too.

Jupiter and Saturn will be in Aquarius for this full month in your health-focused house. This will really foreshadow your 2021 priority - your health, yay! Be it mental health or physical health, get a feel for what's missing and work on it.

This doesn't mean you must only colour within the lines. Sun in Capri will be in your pleasure-full playful realm which might distract you a bit from the health priority. But hey, having fun and relaxing is a big part of our mental health too, so take advantage of it (especially when Miss Rona has really limited any fun moments). For this reason I give you BREAD!! Bread can be as plain as itself, yet it can be fun when we want it to be: adding, PB, jam, hummus, cheese, ham, olive oil, crisps?, ANYTHING.

Your ruling planet, Mercury, will be in retrograde from the 30th this month which, like always, calls you to back up your data and plan very carefully. But as a Virgo, you're probably perfecting every single detail already.

P.S.: Ask a Gemini pal for a good sourdough starter ;)

Libra (September 23 - October 22) ♎| Pancakes

Yo Libraaaaa. 2020 was sooooooo domestic that it's not even funny anymore. You're ready to jump off the mother ship and get your life goinn', I SAY! At least for me, it positively coincided with, of course Rona, but a need to come home and slow down. But now, it is time for the next step in your passionate lyyyf.

Jups and Sats will trigger this by being in your fifth house of passion and play for the grand part of the month. You'll become more open and creative again and use the introspective reflections you gained from 2020 as tools for the future.

Relationship-wise: you'll understand who's on your cabin crew. 2020 was a year to see this through and you now know who you can count on through thick and thin.

Careful with Mercury's retrograde on the 30th in your dramatic zone. And as a Libra, you probs don't want drama. Set clear expectations on relationships, projects, YOURSELF and you'll be alright.

My suggestion to you as the most Libra a Libra can be is to make some pancakes. The number of times I made breakfast for dinner (Wizards of Waverley Place ting) during lockdown was overarching and I couldn't be happier. Try it!!

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) ♏|  Sauerkraut

Hey you. I feel like you've been running on your max speed for the past while. Don't you? Yes, sure, it's important to be busy in such monotonous times buuuut you also need some rest and learn to do nothin'.

It's quite important for you to put time aside to soak and process everything that has happened these past months - do it like sauerkraut! Being busy 24/7 is really not very balanced because you end up not reflecting on what is happening. Click pause and do so.

January will all in all be interactive and domestic. You 'll want to power down to your home base, indulge in some self-care and be in touch with your inner circles. With Mars and Uranus lighting up your relationship zone, this might be a time to have a new or more committed SO.

Jan 30th brings in the Mercury retrograde which messes up communication and data back-up. Watch out for that so that your self-care plans and relationships don't get muddled in faulty miscommunications.

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) ♐️| Banana bread

Hey Sagi. You'll be quite social this month, even if only virtual! You'll feel more comfortable in relaxing, especially in a social setting! So yes, the month will be quite playful and relaxed.

Mars and Uranus will be roaming around your sixth house of health and organisation which might really help you gear up for any big plans you have going on at the moment. Don't rush into things you aren't quite sure about nor know enough about. I know you're excited to get moving, but you might get stuck if you do it too fast. As a social month, get the right people by your side to help you analyse and investigate any moves. You want a clear and easy recipe with which you can delegate tasks to - banana bread is probably perfect for that.

I can't stress enough how important it is to have the right people next to you this month. The Mercury retrograde starting on the 30th will try to defy your communication central as well as hit your tech and travel (although travel isn't really applicable rn lol). Be safe, be prudent.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) ♑️| Pesto

Happy birthday Capri !! 2020 was intense, especially when your sign was bombarded by the trio Jupiter-Saturn-Pluto! This month will really foreshadow your 2021. Grand part of Jan will focus on your work sector, perhaps uni assessments and in general your future. Start building your CV and look over job opportunities to see what is in the market and how you can best be prepared for the job world.

Once the Sun shifts into Aquarius later in Jan, you'll start to be able to make tangible plans. You might be thinking "why make plans when the pandemic will destroy them?". Well, they don't need to be such big picture plans, start by the little things. The little things change everything, just like pesto can change a plain pasta dish to an award-winning one.

Beware of the retrograde that starts on the 30th though. As we know it, Mercury is tricky and will affect all communication and data backing. What can you do? Plan carefully, communicate clearly and wait out the retrograde before any big decisions. Make pesto instead!

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) ♒️| (Bday) Mug cake

Go shawtyyyyyyy it's your bdayyyy. It's been an emotional year but YOU MADE IT! You're in a very expansive phase and may I say that YOU ARE TOTALLY READY FOR IT!! It's big work, but certainly a fun ride, believe me.

Feeling like sugar honey ice tea? Worry not, the expansive, refreshed energies will be there! With Capri in your very hibernated realm, it's normal that these energies aren't felt right as the month starts. As your bday closes in, you'll def feel 'em. You'll start to really get working on your passions and goals, it'll be fun. With so much excitement you might be looking for life's mundane routines to become easier so I suggest you try to make a mug cake - easy, breezy, deliciouuuuuus.

Be sure though that your plans are perfectly planned because Mercury will start its retrograde on the 30th. And you know how that usually works - messes up communication and data back-ups.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20) ♓️| Brownies

You are quite the 'go with the flow' persona rn. And I would never blame you! Especially now when times are so uncertain and all we have is the present to depend on, not the day of tomorrow! This energy will be in you until the 19th. You'll also be quite collaborative so get that cool crew on speed dial 'cause it's about to get liiit.

Mid-month you'll turn on your restful face and become fairly emotional - nothing a good dose of brownies can't help with!! Keep those boundaries clear so that you don't fall into everyone else's problems and battles.

As Mars and Uranus are in Taurus for most of Jan, you'll also be quite the creative and innovative intellectual. Get your ideas on paper and every plan communicated clearly BEFORE the 30th of Jan as Mercury will enter its confusing retrograde.