Thursday, January 14, 11:11 pm PST, Friday, January 15, 2:11 am EST
This New Moon is an annular Solar Eclipse in Capricorn that undercuts ambitious plans that are not aligned with inner needs. Feelings take precedence when the emotional Moon casts its shadow on the willful Sun, perhaps requiring a reevaluation of a career shift or other major move. Lovely Venus' conjunction with the Sun and Moon supplies social skills that enable adjustments to be made gracefully. However, stationary Mercury's conjunction with opaque Pluto and square with stern Saturn can give rise to unnecessary secrecy and negative thinking.
This New Moon signals a need to redefine duty and obligations. Rather than pushing ahead in responsible Capricorn fashion, this is a time to inquire within to see whether what we think we should do is really necessary. Self-nourishment is as important as worldly accomplishment, so back off from demanding tasks long enough to make sure that you haven't forgotten to take care of the tender parts of yourself as well.
Also This Month...
Mercury Direct
Friday, January 15
Today's forward turn of the communication planet ends its confusing 3-week retrograde cycle. The flow of data will increase in the days ahead, yet Mercury's station so close to dark Pluto and square restrictive Saturn may evoke excessive criticism and destructive comments. Dig below the surface to ferret out facts and operate more efficiently.
Jupiter in Pisces
Sunday, January 17, 6:11 pm PST, 9:11 pm EST
Generous Jupiter is at home in empathetic Pisces, initiating 12 months of growing spiritual awareness, compassion and wisdom. Answers to life's big questions come through feelings rather than simple logic. We can find the truth within our bodies if we pay careful attention to our reactions. A gift of Jupiter in Pisces is to be in touch with the Divine. No one is excluded from the unconditional love and soul growth offered to us now.
Venus in Aquarius
Monday, January 18, 6:35 am PST, 9:35 am EST
Relationships get rational with Venus in intellectual Aquarius. Friendship and freedom are particularly important with the love planet passing through this independent sign. Alliances are most easily formed when working for a common cause. Appreciating unusual people, objects and experiences opens up our tastes to let go of old prejudices and to explore new and unfamiliar territory.
Sun in Aquarius
Tuesday, January 19, 8:28 pm PST, 11:28 pm EST
The Sun's potential for self-centeredness is diffused in crystalline Aquarius. This community-oriented sign reminds us of the common threads of humanity and our collective interdependence. The detachment of airy Aquarius helps us back away and cool off when faced with confrontation, allowing us to recognize places where we can meet without conflict. Cooperation comes naturally and a more progressive attitude is helpful.
Full Moon in Leo
Friday, January 29, 10:18 pm PST, Saturday, January 30, 1:18 am EST
The dramatic, outgoing and playful Moon in Leo opposite the Sun in cool Aquarius reveals the contrast between self-interest and collective concerns. This Full Moon is heated by a conjunction with aggressive Mars that can bring out the feisty side of personalities. Fighting to feel important or in a fit of pique is only going to inflame a situation or bring embarrassment. This passion is too good to be wasted in anger when its creative energy is more suitable for enterprising projects.
Saturn square Pluto
Sunday, January 31
This second occurrence of three stressful squares between constraining Saturn and potent Pluto can engender fear. This intense cycle, which began on November 15, 2009 and ends this August 21, is meant to squeeze out inefficiencies and squash illusions. Power struggles are possible when we feel like we're battling for scraps among limited resources. Yet this planetary pair offers focus and resolve for those who commit themselves to high levels of achievement regardless of whatever obstacles may be in the way.
Jupiter sextile Pluto
Saturday, February 6
This harmonious alignment between opportunistic Jupiter and resourceful Pluto is useful for regenerating lost projects and uncovering hidden treasures. The power of persuasion is great as long as it's done with subtlety. Hope may be recovered when glimmers of light illuminate the darkest corners of life as meaning replaces fear and optimism lifts the gloom of doubt.
Mercury in Aquarius
Wednesday, February 10, 1:06 am PST, 4:06 am EST
Intellectual Mercury sharpens minds in brainy Aquarius. Thoughts fly toward the future as we seek the freedom to see the world differently. A resistance to rules and repetitive patterns is likely, so allow random concepts to swirl freely. Most ideas can seem weird and useless but some are clever enough to reshape the way we see reality.
Venus in Pisces
Thursday, February 11, 4:10 am PST, 7:10 am EST
Sweet Venus is "exalted" in psychic Pisces, lifting love above lust, ego and personal insecurity and inviting us into a heavenly space of human connection. Sensitivity is high in relationships as even the slightest criticisms sting our tender psyches. Romantic inclinations increase yet even solo flyers can find the harmony they desire with spiritual practices and artistic endeavors.
