ASTROLOGY FOR THE WEEK OF JAN 15-21

 

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MON JAN 15

The Moon is in Pisces conjunct Neptune, sextile the Sun and square Venus this morning, which can see a subtle interpersonal or social tension, and a loopy, dreamy or sleepy energy combined with a need to get it together, “act normal” or handle business. Mercury is now in Capricorn, leaving it’s square to Neptune, but we aren’t entirely out of the woods as far as confusing, draining, or escapist energies go. This week will see Venus perfect it’s square to Neptune as well. Nothing and no one is “normal” right now, because a whole new era is preparing to kick off with Pluto reentering Aquarius, and this week seeing the final Sun/Pluto conjunction in Capricorn in our lifetime. Venus square Neptune this week can see high hopes and ideals, but also can see a need to release outmoded issues. It can be a sensitive time interpersonally and idealistically. Try to keep your feet on the ground. The Moon enters dynamic Aries at 8:49 PM PST, seeing more dynamic energy, focus and determination.

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┊ ◦TUES JAN 16

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The Moon in Aries is squaring up to Mercury and Mars in Capricorn. This can see a very busy day in store with a lot to attend to. It can be potentially crotchety, so take care to think before you speak, and maybe save sensitive discussions for another time, because today is about getting things accomplished and can see people wholly absorbed in their tasks. There can be a lot of comings and goings, arrivals or departures. In general, this week can see a lot going on, and certain people can be feeling under pressure more than others, but everyone is feeling it in their own way. The Moon conjoins Chiron in the afternoon, which can see an emphasis on healing, compassion and sensitivity. There can be some interesting synchronicities that can feel emotionally healing, but there can also be some rawness in the air as well. Small acts of kindness, empathy and understanding can go a long way to soothe raw nerves, but overall the pace of the day can be brusque as people can have a lot on their plates at the moment, with Mercury conjunct Mars and trine Jupiter. There can be positive news or events to smile about, and the day can end on an accomplished note, though there won’t be much time for dilly dallying. 

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┊ ◦WED JAN 17

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           ˚★ The Moon in Aries is conjunct Chiron and trine Venus, which can bring a feeling of relief, or there can be a focus on self nurturing or nurturing loved ones. A tense lunar aspect to Saturn early on can see some grumbles or a lot of responsibilities to attend to. Try to avoid negative thinking, draining situations, or self pity and focus on attending to yourself so that you can keep up with responsibilities and not pulled off track. Huge shifts are taking place, and this can impact relationships, money, love, pleasure, and values. The Moon builds a square to Pluto while trine Venus, suggesting ripple effects are felt interpersonally or privately, and there can be a lot to digest and chew on. Shifts can be palpable. Positive gains are also a part of the picture, but with Pluto getting ready to shift signs, internal and external shifts are profoundly felt and integrated, and there can be a lot coming to the surface.

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┊ ◦THURS JAN 18

The Moon enters Taurus at 12:12 AM PST, where it conjoins Jupiter, trines Mercury, Mars, and sextile’s Saturn. This can see good news, positive momentum, and motivation, but there can be a lot going on under the surface. Communications can flow freely, and commercial or financial endeavors can see a positive boost. With Jupiter and Saturn sextile just now, there is a focus on long term success. Mercury in Capricorn is rational and discerning, and there can be good fortune from calculated speculation or wise investments. Today can be focused and determined, although a minor tense lunar aspect to Venus as the day wears on can see some subtle social or interpersonal tensions. Try to avoid fixating or obsessing over what is likely a temporary glitch. Give things time and patience and avoid jumping the gun, forcing the pace, or imposing your needs or desires on to others for the time being. Although there are very likely positive developments, there is also a lot of pressure in this mathscape as major transformations are taking place in the subtle, material, social, interpersonal and even technological realms.

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┊ ◦FRI JAN 19

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The Sun and Pluto perfect a conjunction in Capricorn that we won’t experience again in this lifetime. In the anaretic degree (29), this can see a lot come to the surface, and profound shifts are occurring. In some cases, this can manifest as something final or definite, or perhaps even some fated meetings or turning points. Interestingly, this also occurs simultaneously alongside Venus and Neptune perfecting their square at 25 degrees. This can see certain relationships or dynamics reach a point where either forgiveness and compromise around philosophical differences need to be found, ego issues or grudges need to be released, or the limits of certain bonds simply need to be accepted, or the relationship itself needs to be let go of.  Whatever the case, things are irrevocably shifting in order to accommodate a completely new chapter, and this is definitely a defining moment. The Moon in Taurus is conjunct Uranus and trine Juno, which suggests that relationships, marriages or partnership dynamics enter new phases of development. This can require new ways of thinking, relating or doing things, or a break for independence entirely if both parties can’t elevate beyond certain issues together. Maybe sleep on it and give it some time. Focus on what you can control. Most people have more than enough on their own plates right now. 

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┊ ◦SAT JAN 20

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           ˚★ The Moon enters busy, communicative Gemini at 5:58 AM PST, the Sun enters Aquarius at 6:07 AM PST, and Pluto enters Aquarius at 4:50 PM PST. Whew. Today can be absolutely stacked energetically. What a wallop of a download. The Moon is square Saturn, suggesting some stressful things can be weighing on peoples minds. Communications, key conversations, and a lot of running around locally can factor in to events. The day can feel loaded with change and a lot to keep up with. Even though things can be largely positive, there can also be an underlying intensity that can be taxing on the nervous system. Avoid overextending yourself, and manage your expectations of yourself, other people, and relationships accordingly, as many people are particularly pressed this week. Any artificially generated, unnecessary pressure on people, circumstances or dynamics will only add more stress to people’s nervous systems. There can be a lot of hustle and bustle today, and with 3 celestial ingresses in one day (Moon, Sun, and Pluto), it’s a lot to adapt to. Be patient with yourself and others and allow the dust to settle. This is quite a lot to take in. 

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           ˚★The Moon in curious Gemini is sextile Chiron, which can see an opportunity for some healing communications, interesting synchronicities, and feeling out new people or big shifts in dynamics or situations. There can be a curious and sensitive atmosphere today, and things can feel slightly unsettled. Changes to routines, environments, circumstances or dynamics can still be a lot to reorient and adapt to. There can be vague worries, fears, hopes, or confusion this evening as the Moon squares Neptune. People or situations can be hard to read, or there can be a hungover feeling from all of the shifts that have taken place internally and externally this week. Interpersonally, socially and financially, things will begin to make more sense or be easier to sort out and clarify next week after Venus moves into Capricorn.