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Planetary Influences
JANUARY 2011 News
New Years Day – January 1, 2011 – entry into transformation –
The 10 degree Capricorn Sun is conjunct Mars and Pluto; the 29 degree Scorpio Moon is conjunct Venus and the Ascendant is 6 degrees 39 minutes of Leo.
Although the trend might be to continue as before there are indications that this is the end of how things were. We are meant to look up and out and beyond as well as within. We can see how easily we fall into psychic projections with almost everything including astrology. We can see how we seek order and permanence even though there is nothing but impermanence without the projections.
Do patterns change? Does fashion of all sorts change? What about the star groups we call constellations. Do they change? In every pattern there can be change and impermanence while we project a sense of order as permanence.
This day marks the beginning of watching out how we grasp, and project our need for order and permanence. This marks a time when indulgences in immature behavior are linked to the decay and demise of parts of society and culture. This marks a time to overcome fear and aristocratic structure. Instead, be free from suffering of all kinds.
January 4 - New Moon with Solar Eclipse (13 degrees Capricorn and opposing 13 degrees Cancer); and Uranus conjunct Jupiter exact
Concentrated 2nd house and Venus in Scorpio at Ascendant; 2nd/8th house issues along with 4th and 10th house themes; also family and group connections are changed or improved depending on how you perceive your sense of safety and truth with members. There could be changes with attitudes about job- training and how to spend money as major themes with this Eclipse New Moon.
At least there are no psyche drain aspects and the energy looks strong for ambitious activities; however I anticipate some hurt feelings, and feelings of being jilted or rejected with this New Moon; relationships might be on the run from responsibilities but on the other hand there are great lessons to learn with friendships and relationships with this New Moon/ Solar Eclipse.
Themes to focus on would be allowing intimacy with those few special friends in your life and understanding the limits or exercising healthy boundaries with those you enjoy casually in your everyday life. Other themes seem to be focusing on transformation of environment, your sensitivity toward others and earning a living. Self-confidence and acting assertive for goals and don’t let obstacles be a stop sign. Just find another way around the obstacle or find ways to reduce the obstacle in your path.
The key to success with this Eclipse New Moon is to be kind and sensitive to others rather than tooting your horn and over-stating your value to others. I think this advice will work well with politicians and CEO’s and famous people. Everything that happens isn’t all about me, after all.
The influence / themes of a Solar Eclipse have the potential for lasting at least one year. The Sabian Symbol says it all: This is about the will to unearth, in our culture as well as in any culture, what has permanent value and to let go of nonessentials. It is said in Dane Rudhyar’s interpretation of this symbol that (paraphrased)
We must strive to free original ideals of the culture from the wild growth of personal and class selfishness, and from the greed and ambition so prevalent in human nature. We must learn to appreciate the excellence of what is the immortal seed-foundation. What is needed is a penetrating and courageous insight founded upon a valid historical perspective. This applies to the past of an individual’s life as well as to the history of a nation or a group.
So in a nutshell, life is not about what you have in your wallet but what you have in your heart and mind – I think this is the year to clear out closets, garages, storage spaces and find what is essential on a practical and personal level also.
Jan 10 - Moon at Apogee
The Moon at Apogee is similar to the time when the Moon is waning (after it has become full). To have the Moon at Apogee when the Moon is actually building could create confusion and a pulling of priorities. Energetically, this could feel depleting instead of building. This influence is likely to be part of the experience for at least 3 days – the 9th, 10th and 11th. The general feeling of anxiety could be the norm for these days. With Jupiter conjunct the Moon on the 10th there could also be an expansion of emotional displays. Tides, emotions, stock market and weather will be in the news
January 19 - Full Moon – 29 degrees Cancer and in sesquiquadrate to Venus, opposing Mars, trine Jupiter/Uranus, quincunx Neptune & North Node - Possible extra stress in southern and eastern Argentina; Cuba; northwestern Mexico -
It appears that we will be working on relationships throughout this month for sure. Problems that might have erupted through the holiday period hold importance for spiritual growth. When the planets are at 29 degrees of any sign there is a trend toward anxiety. The Full Moon is always about coming to fruition. With this cycle in sesquiquadrate to Venus stress is eminent. It is as if there is an awareness that change is coming in the form of a new set of themes so this is the final time to get things done. We might see elders passing through this time and we might see statesmen overwhelmed with the demands of their position. I think this is a good day to rest, write, clear and meditate even if you feel like taking action – be certain before venturing out.
Jan 22 - Moon at Perigee
Now when the Moon is waning the Perigee adds a feeling of building. The contrasting feeling is likely to feel like an opposition or trial or push-pull energy. If we stood still and did nothing we would be pulled in two directions. Both of these directions are concerned with change but one is more traditional and practical than the other. I think this is an important day to remain centered and to make sound decisions instead of being pulled in the direction of unfriendly territory.
Jan 26 - Saturn at 17 degrees Libra is stationary Retrograde
Saturn makes us work toward a goal and learn a task or a lesson. Tasks that involve communications might seem extra difficult. Patience is not easy. If something feels impossible, just wait, it will ease up later in the week. We generally feel themes of a retrograde heavy planet for a few days before, the day of, and a few days after.
Throughout this month Saturn is of importance. First, at the New Moon it is in a square to the Sun, Moon and Mars providing obstacles to work through. The Moon and Sun are in the sign of Capricorn ruled by Saturn. Next, at the Full Moon the Capricorn Sun and Cancer Moon are at 29 degrees adding tension around fighting for dominance. Then finally the planet goes retrograde emphasizing work ethics, integrity, responsibility and effort.
Saturn teaches us to be realistic and frugal. Saturn is about maintaining traditions and the way of the elders. Saturn can be limiting and restricting as it is concerned with rules, regulations and the law. However, those who teach and live ethically will find this time a great time to work with diligence toward realistic goals. I sense that medical or scientific mysteries i.e. aging could be revealed during this time.
Overall, I feel that this month acts as a light house for the future. It is like the key hole in the doorway into our future. Pay attention to how time is spent and work toward being as efficient as possible as an entry into the portal of time that life as we know it is transformed. May the transformations carry our best effort in making things fair and equal for all.
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