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mbg Spirituality & Relationships Writer

By Sarah Regan

mbg Spirituality & Relationships Writer

Sarah Regan is a Spirituality & Relationships Writer, and a registered yoga instructor. She received her bachelor’s in broadcasting and mass communication from SUNY Oswego, and lives in Buffalo, New York.

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January 4, 2023

A new year is upon us, and depending on your astrological sign, we all have different things to expect in 2023. According to the AstroTwins‘ yearly sign-by-sign forecast (which you can check out in full here), there are a few signs that are going to go through major growth and change this year, but one that can expect it the most. Here’s what to know.

The sign that can expect the most dramatic change this year is Taurus—which is a touch ironic, given the sign’s reputation for being the most stubborn in all the zodiac.

But according to the twins, the second half of 2023 is going kick off the start of a new (and 12-year-long) chapter of Tauruses’ lives. Among these changes? Everything from their career to their love lives and family could feel an impact. In short, the twins say, Taurus will want to embrace a total life makeover and take calculated risks this year.

As far as timelines go, they add that the Taurus new moon on May 19 is an important one to watch out for, as well as the subsequent Taurus full moon on October 28. By that full moon, you’ll begin reaping the seeds you’ve sown since the new moon, they explain.

“Your dedicated exploration could bring a rich manifestation with the Taurus full moon on October 28—the final lunar eclipse in a trio that began on November 19, 2021,” they note, adding, “And as powerhouse Pluto weaves in and out of your career zone starting March 23, you’re heading back into boss mode for a fresh 21-year cycle.”

Hang on tight, Taurus, because this year is going to be anything but boring. And according to the twins, you may also face some challenges when it comes to both curbing your impulses and letting go of people and possessions you’ve outgrown.

In terms of letting things go, they note, that’s what you’ll want to focus on in the first few months of the year. “Push yourself to (lovingly) release people and situations that are no longer a fit,” they say. After all, if you want to usher in the new, you’ll need to make room!

Be careful of hyperextending yourself in your relationships, and focus on developing your own interests. Then, when Jupiter lands in Taurus on May 16, beginning a yearlong cycle of vitality, the twins recommend leaning into healthy habits like clean eating, staying hydrated, and working out.

Just note, however, that Jupiter can drive up indulgence—”so make it your goal to be a ‘healthy hedonist’ with treats that do your body good,” they say.