Family matters are uppermost in you

Family matters are uppermost in your mind as January 2022 gets underway, particularly when Mercury moves into this area of your natal birth chart on January 2nd. This is a good time for communicating with estranged or distant family members, and for investigating your family history.A New Moon on the same day puts you in a busy and energetic frame of mind, ready to handle anything life throws at you, so it’s a very positive start to the month.Mercury turns retrograde in your family zone on the 14th, which may at first seem like bad news. However, this is a chance to quieten things down and to allow the family dramas to mellow for a while. Least said, soonest mended is the theory here.A Full Moon on January 19th brings restless vibes, especially if you’ve been wanting to travel or to expand your education. The time is not quite right, with this lunation opposing Pluto, but you are being prepared for something that is not too far away.The Sun brightens family life once more when it arrives in your family zone on January 19th. Be prepared to get very busy thereafter, especially with Mars changing signs and increasing your already lengthy to-do list from January 24th onwards.You may have to be careful with details and communication for a while after the 25th, because Mercury, still retrograde, shifts backward into your communication zone. Think carefully and ensure that what you mean to say is what eventually comes out.