Query:

How will our day be?

 

Hmm, so does this mean we drop everything and go have fun or we are going to have fun-filled day???
(Scratching head over this one!)

Your Daily Influences
January 28, 2016 

 

Two of Cups
The harmonious blending of the male and female self. All aspects of your life are in balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thurisaz
Thurisaz embodies the polarity of life and death and the struggle to keep them in balance. Expect conflict, hardship and obstacles, but be assured that remaining focused and in touch with your inner strengths will see you through whatever comes your way. This Rune may also represent protection from your enemies, which is never a bad thing.

 

 

Virgo the Virgin
This aspect of your life will be strongly influenced by a person who is modest, shy, meticulous, reliable, practical, diligent, intelligent and analytical. This person may be a leader of some kind where you are employed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your Daily Influences represent events and challenges the current day will present for you. They may represent opportunities you should be ready to seize. Or they may forewarn you of problems you may be able to avoid or lessen. Generally it is best to use them as tips to help you manage your day and nothing more.

Your Past, Present & Future Reading for Today

 
That Which is Behind You

Two/Four

You are surrounded by opportunities to grow at the moment. Take advantage of this time by exploring every avenue available to you to grow both spiritually and materially

 

 

 

Your Current Place

Four/Six

Remember that you will reap what you sow. Do not allow yourself to become greedy or totally absorbed in yourself. To do so will leave you isolated and unhappy.

 

 

 

That Which is before You

Four/Five

Now is a time for you to act on the basis of clear thought and analysis. Weigh all your choices before making any decisions. Seek solutions to your problems through logic and not emotion. To act on impulse may be very harmful to your future.

Your Daily Domino
January 28, 2016 

One/Three
Your spiritual self can move to new heights, strengths, and understanding if you allow it to. Now is a good time for you to devote a portion of your energy to better understanding your relationship with the universe and your God.

Your Ancient Symbol Card for Today

The Owl

The powerful Owl easily makes its way through the darkest night on muted wings. Often it is only their haunting call echoing across the land that lets us know The Owl is near. Because of its amazing night vision, many cultures have attributed wisdom and the ability to uncover even the deepest secrets to the enigmatic, noble Owl. The Owl’s nocturnal prowess has lead many to see them as a messenger between the material and spirit worlds. Cultures as distinct as the African Zulus and ancient Celtics have ascribed magical powers to The Owl made them a revered companion to shaman and wizards.

As a daily card, The Owl marks a moment when wise decisions and actions must be made based upon information known to only a few, or possibly only you. It marks a time when your vision is likely to be clearer, more acute than of those around you. Spiritual revelations may be made. Secrets may be revealed that demand decisive action.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Get a Jump On Tomorrow….

Your Daily Horoscopes for Friday, January 29th

 

Aries

You may get final word on a matter, likely related to career, business, or life path, that has caused you some ups and downs in the last while, dear Aries (since December). There is a lot of power available to you now in the form of mental focus and determination. Try to use this for good and avoid stubbornness that serves only to frustrate. Relationships can be sensitive today if you’re too focused on work or reputation matters. In your search for the truth, pull back a little to get some perspective once in a while. You have stronger influence today than usual, and people can be drawn to your intensity.

Taurus

You’re quite interested in getting your work and routines done today, dear Taurus, but you could be very distracted by an idea or mission to seek the truth that interferes with your plans, perhaps even throwing off much of the day as it plays with your focus. An unresolved matter from the recent past can resurface, this time with more clarity and a chance of resolve. You are certainly one-track minded today, but be sure that it serves you well rather than distracts you from what’s truly important. People are drawn to you today, although you may be so distracted that you don’t notice at times!

Gemini

You’re emotionally geared towards having some fun and expressing yourself spontaneously today, dear Gemini, but you could become quite invested in an idea or line of thought that pulls you into a serious frame of mind much of the time today. Nurture this to the point that it serves you well, such as for getting to the bottom of a matter or putting effort into a worthwhile project. You’re unlikely to accept superficial solutions or observations, but try not to take it too far, or push conversations to negative places. You might have a breakthrough in thinking now.

Cancer

There is a stronger than usual need to focus on family or to stick with familiar settings and situations today, dear Cancer. You may be looking for simplicity now, but complications are likely to emerge despite this. You could find your thoughts frequently pulled towards a relationship matter, and this may be a repeat theme since December. For others, a significant person in your life may be quite insistent with you. Whether or not you want to “go there” in a conversation, it may end up moving in that direction anyhow. Don’t accept undue pressure for an answer coming from someone, but consider approaching an uncomfortable topic if it needs airing. You may very well grow and thrive as a result.

Leo

This can be a busy day, dear Leo, and part of the reason is that your curiosity is strong and you can easily find yourself dabbling in various projects, busy with errands or communications, and not wanting to be tied down to any one thing or place. However, there is a strong call to resolve a matter, especially related to work or health. This can be an issue that first emerged in December. Perhaps you need to make a final decision now, and this requires your complete attention, despite all of the other things going on in your life. Avoid succumbing to pressure or pushing a matter to the point that you have tunnel vision.

Virgo

A good part of you craves simplicity today, dear Virgo, with the Moon in your solar second house all day. It’s an emotional need that naturally emerges after the Moon spends time in your own sign for two plus days, so it makes sense to honor this craving to some degree. However, the day can build in intensity, and you can become quite engrossed in a matter that seems to beg for resolution or further investigation, likely related to a creative project, child, or romantic relationship. An important conversation, new discovery, or big reveal can occur now. A project that has frustrated you in recent weeks can now show quite a turnaround, although it can also consume a whole lot of your attention.

Libra

The Moon is in your sign all day, dear Libra, encouraging a need to explore your emotions and to prioritize your needs and personal plans. There is a desire for spontaneity and freedom, although you are also looking to others for acknowledgement or reinforcement. However, today there can be the need to resolve a matter or fulfill an obligation that takes you away from your personal interests, or you could find that your mind frequently turns to a matter from the past or an unresolved problem, and this distracts you from the “free spirit” energy you would like to enjoy now. Put effort into a problem area, have an important conversation, and aim to bring something to a resolution, but avoid doing this to the point that you’re consumed by it and no longer have time or energy to feed your spirit.

Scorpio

The Moon’s presence in your privacy sector urges you to take a break from too much emotional pressure or drama today, dear Scorpio, and this is important to honor, at least in spots. However, a complicated matter can emerge that requires your complete attention for a while. You’re likely to have to revisit a recent problem today, but this time you’re better equipped to handle it. You have more information now, although you’ll still need to concentrate and perhaps investigate a little further before you get to a point of resolution. Your thinking can be breakthrough now, and a project can push forward or at least get over a major hump.

Sagittarius

The Moon’s transit of your solar eleventh house encourages you to detach yourself a little from the material world, dear Sagittarius, in order to better enjoy yourself with others and to challenge yourself to improve and try out new ideas. However, a Mercury-Pluto alignment in your resources sector challenges this need, and turns your attention to a problem that needs revisiting. The good news is that you are in a better position to resolve a matter that has bothered you for some time. Take advantage of your increased ability to focus and get to the bottom of a matter, but be sure to take some time away from an issue if it’s too drawn out to refresh your spirit.

Capricorn

Your need to focus on professional ambitions or long-term goals and responsibilities is strong today, dear Capricorn, but personal matters can be pressing as well. There can be a watershed moment now related to an idea, understanding, or project. You are inclined to throw yourself into an investigation or a seeking of the truth or bottom line. This can certainly stir up inner conflicts and possibly some resistance or frustration in others, so aim to tone things down if possible, but do take advantage of an opportunity to bring a new perspective to an old problem. You’re in a great position to finally resolve an irritating problem that may have first surfaced in December.

Aquarius

The Moon in your solar ninth house all day encourages a free-spirited approach to the world today, dear Aquarius, and this is something you need after a few days of introspection. Even so, Mercury and Pluto are coming to an alignment, and this points to intense thoughts, a mystery to solve, or an old problem that begs resolution. While this is likely to be a private matter, even if you keep it to yourself, others around you could sense that you’re not especially “present” and perhaps quite preoccupied. Aim to put effort into resolving a matter, but avoid taking this so far that you neglect to feed your spirit and enjoy yourself.

Pisces

You’re now in the position to tackle a recurring problem with new understanding and insight, dear Pisces. Mercury aligns with Pluto today, as it did in December and then again while Mercury was retrograde last week. You have the chance to break new mental ground, particularly related to a friendship or long-term goal. Try not to get stuck in old habits and methods, and instead look to push just enough to get to a new level of understanding. Look for ways to improve, grow, and learn so that you can move past a frustrating matter. Discussions and ideas emerging now can help create turning points.

 

If You Were Born Today, January 28

You are highly idealistic and a bit of a perfectionist. You have excellent instincts and generally can size up a person or a situation quickly and quite accurately. While gentle and considerate overall, you do have a dominant or “rule the roost” side, and you can be quite stubborn. You are also very patient and strategic when you need to be, but you have little patience for close-minded people. You are clever and charismatic, with a flair for the dramatic.

 

Famous people born today: Alan Alda, Elijah Wood, James Larkin, Nick Carter, Sarah McLachlan.

 

Courtesy of Cafe Astrology

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your Daily Horoscopes for Thursday, January 28th

 

Aries

Taking care of business continues to be a strong focus today until late morning, dear Aries, when you’re more inclined to want to enjoy others’ company and focus on your relationships rather than your practical affairs. Beginning today and lasting until April 14th, you’re in a cycle in which you look for comfort and nourishment from time to yourself, some level of withdrawal or anonymity, and private time. Fortunately, circumstances may be such that you’re more able to do so. You might also think about the past very frequently, and to some degree, you may even be a little addicted to sadness or angst during this cycle. This may be a necessary process as you grow and learn how to use solitude to your advantage and better mental health. This is a wonderful time for forgiving people and situations from your past, and this allows healing to happen. Even so, you might often be called upon to help or support others during this cycle.

Taurus

Now and until April 14th, you are in a cycle that is strong for warmth and nourishment in your friendships and networks, dear Taurus. You may be finding or strengthening connections to groups or causes, looking to friendships for special care and a sense of belonging, and nurturing connections so that they’ll grow and flourish. A stronger sense of purpose and fulfilment is tied to your networking activities. You may be in the position to put more energy into group or team efforts and to help others, or you could be actively trying to mend others’ relationships. You may want to watch for a tendency to give so much of yourself that other areas of your life suffer. Today, you begin the day with expectations of fun and stimulation, but by late morning, you’re inclined to want to roll up your sleeves and really dig in to work or routine matters.

Gemini

The Moon continues to turn your attention to family and domestic matters until late morning, dear Gemini, after which you’re coming out of your protective emotional shell and naturally seeking out channels for self-expression. Also today, a new cycle begins in which you may be looking for nourishment and emotional satisfaction from your career, responsibilities, or public standing. This cycle lasts until mid-April, and stimulates your ambitions. You are seeking out emotional satisfaction through the filling of your responsibilities, making this an excellent period for paying special attention to your work or business. There is a little more patience for adding flourishes and creative touches to the work you do. You might find yourself taking the lead or mentoring others, particularly related to business. In your work you could be seen as especially caring and helpful, or your career may involve more reaching out and caring for others.

Cancer

While the need for extra mental stimulation and activity continues into today, dear Cancer, by late morning, you’re more inclined to want to pull back from contact just enough to regain your emotional center. As well, you are beginning a cycle in which you may frequently need to get away from the usual routine in order to feel emotionally satisfied and nourished, and this lasts until mid-April. Learning new things, taking trips, or seeking out new adventures can be activities that help you to feel stronger and happier. With loved ones, it’s especially important for you to share personal philosophies and beliefs, as well as to give yourself and others emotional space and the benefit of the doubt. Use this time to free yourself from some of the possessive feelings you might often nurture, as it’s a cycle in which love and freedom seem to go hand in hand.

Leo

The Moon’s movement into your communications sector late morning begins a theme that emphasizes an emotional need to reach out, learn, connect, and understand, dear Leo. As well today, you are beginning a longer cycle, lasting until April 14th, that stimulates a growing need to go within in order to feel stronger and happier. You may be seeking richer, warmer connections now as well, and have a rather “all or nothing” approach to love and care. The more subtle elements of your connections and interactions are especially important to you now. You are perceptive, although you might often read a little too much into others’ motivations or intentions. On some level, you may be attracted to crises or intense emotional experiences during this cycle, as you derive more satisfaction from making deep changes and transformations rather than staying within your usual comfort zones.

Virgo

The Moon continues to transit your sign and stimulate your need to be acknowledged until late morning, dear Virgo, after which you’re inclined to settle down and work on building your resources. As well today, you are entering a cycle that lasts until April 14th and brings good, warm energy to your one-to-one relationships. You might often find yourself in the position of mediator or negotiator during this period, and your ability to improve not only your own relationships but those of others you know is powerful indeed. You are also putting a lot of weight in your own ability to relate, which in times of stress, could do you a disservice. Watch for over-identifying with how well you get along with others. Otherwise, work on bringing a more nurturing, caring energy to the relationships you have with people you love, being reasonably mindful of your own needs as well.

Libra

The Moon moves out of your privacy sector and into your sign late morning, dear Libra, and this begins a new lunar cycle for you. Focusing on yourself and what you’ve been missing in recent weeks is appropriate now. You’re entering another cycle today that lasts until April 14th, and this is about work and health matters. You are more inclined to turn to work for sustenance and emotional nourishment during this period. Filling your day-to-day duties and nurturing a routine leave you feeling accomplished, strong, and fulfilled. Helping others can be in big focus, and in this endeavor you’re also seeking emotional satisfaction and reward. You are more attentive to your body’s needs at this time, and researching better nutrition can be in focus.

Scorpio

The cycle that begins for you today emphasizes creating, sharing, and listening to your heart, dear Scorpio, and is particularly strong for your sense of emotional satisfaction. Bringing more creativity, flair, and room for self-expression to your life can help you to feel nourished, satisfied, and healed. Some of you are bringing more warmth, concern, and care to your romantic life, and you may be attracted to people who seem to need extra care. Today’s energies continue a sociable trend until late morning, when the Moon moves into your privacy sector and you might feel a need to cocoon, withdraw, or pull yourself out of demanding situations, at least emotionally or mentally. Focus on emotional renewal and healing now.

Sagittarius

The Moon continues to encourage a goal-oriented focus until late morning, when a desire to unwind with good company takes hold, dear Sagittarius. You are entering a cycle today that brings more warmth and nourishment to your home life, however. Until April 14th, you’re in a great position to tend to the hearth, making things right, secure, and comfortable at home so that you can more confidently deal with life outside the home. Pay due attention to any activities that strengthen your self-image. This can be a time for bringing more compassion to your home life. However, watch for overdoing service to others.

Capricorn

You are beginning a cycle, lasting until April 14th, that brings warm, encouraging energy to your relationships with classmates or siblings, communications, and studies. You may be listening to others in order to offer your support, and take interest in their lives. You might express your affection by teaching, mentoring, and otherwise supporting others, particularly with knowledge and advice. You might also frequently find yourself in the position of advisor or mediator during this cycle. Learning new things and pursuing personal interests make you happy at this time. Until late morning, the Moon continues to encourage your more adventurous and curious nature, after which, responsibilities and material priorities can come into stronger focus.

Aquarius

You are bringing stronger practical intelligence as well as a holistic and intuitive perspective to your work and finances now, dear Aquarius, and this is due to a cycle that begins today and runs until mid-April. This is a strong period for tending to your valuables and prized possessions, as well as for saving and stocking up. You should watch for a tendency to hang on to things that you no longer need, however. As well, you are inclined to do a lot of self-pampering with shopping or comfort food. You might consider alternative activities that serve the same comforting purpose, but that have less chance of being regrettable down the line. Today, you continue an introspective, observant cycle until mid-morning, when you’re more interested in experiencing life and taking action.

Pisces

The Moon continues to emphasize partnerships and companionship today, dear Pisces, although from mid-morning forward, you’re inclined to be a little more selective concerning your involvement with others, preferring deeper connections and subject matter. You’re beginning a cycle today that puts strong emphasis on attention to nurturing yourself and others, and this runs until mid-April. It’s quite natural for you to take the lead now in a quiet way. Even more than usual, people seek you out for help or support. Others are seeing you as especially strong and caring. While you may need to draw up some boundaries if this goes too far, generally speaking it’s a good time for positive body image and personal appeal.

 

 

 

 

 

The Balance of the Signs & the Elements for January 28th

 

LIBRA STRONG
Even-handed, harmonious, artistic, diplomatic, balancing, strong sense of fairness. Can be over- compromising, appeasing, judgmental.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
AQUARIUS STRONG
Humanitarian, innovative, group conscious, progressive, serving others. Can be rebellious, eccentric, aloof, emotionally superficial, overly extroverted.

BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
FIRE WEAK
We are not very goal-oriented right now, or motivation to pursue our goals may be waning/lacking. Changes feel overwhelming. Enthusiasm may be low, we argue less, and we think more than we take action.

BALANCE OF MODES
CARDINAL STRONG
We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

Astrology of Today – January 28, 2016

Summary:

• The Moon is in Virgo until 9:59 AM.
• The Moon is void until 9:59 AM (since 7:10 PM yesterday).
• The Moon is in Libra from 9:59 AM forward (until Saturday, January 30th, at 10:50 PM).
• The Moon is waning and in its Waning Gibbous phase.
• A Full Moon occurred on the 23rd, and a Third Quarter Moon will occur on the 31st.
• Mercury is direct and remains in its shadow until February 14th.

Magicka[ Activity for January 28th – 29th the Day of Up-Helly-Aa

Personal Cleansing

This simple rite is based on the power of the Nordic rune sol (sun), the nurturing potentials of the north that are believed to banish, and gently destroy the forces of restriction and constraint. This is especially critical during the shift from darkness to light-from the old to the new.

Items needed: The rune sol, inscribed with red ink or paint on a piece of heavy construction paper or card stock; one fireproof dish with handles to which is added 1/4 cup table salt; one cup 150-percent grain alcohol; six drops Frankincense oil.

Place all the necessary items on your altar. Set the rune next to the fire proof dish containing the salt, alcohol, and oil. Light the alcohol mixture. As it burns, visualize it cleansing the mind and body as you chant:

Dark forces fade into night,
But not the power of the sun.
All be cleansed with the power of light,
For now a new time has begun.

As soon as the fire burns out, pick up the rune, kiss it, and then hang it over the main entrance of your home. Each time you pass beneath the rune, its power will strengthen and energize your mind and body.

January 28 & 29

Up-Helly-Aa

Up-Helly-Aa is a centuries-old fire festival held in the Shetland Islands. It is derived from the ancient Yuletide festival celebrating the triumph of the sun over darkness and winter, and it pays tribute to the ancient Viking Gods and Goddesses. The festival began with torch light processions that ignited giant bonfires and culminated with the burning of a replica of a Viking ship. It was believed that the fire would dispel evil spirits from the villagers and their homes. The festivities usually ended with great feasting and dancing until dawn.